2nd International Conference on Innovative Approaches in Applied Sciences and Technologies, Singapore

International conference On Innovative Approaches in Applied Sciences and Technologies was held during June 19-23rd 2017 at Nanyang Executive Centre, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. This conference was jointly organized by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore and Scientific Educational Research Society (SERS), Meerut, in collaboration with CSIR- Institute of genomics and integrative biology, New Delhi and Department of Anatomy, Youg Loo Lin School of Medicine, Singapore.

The aim of conference was to provide a forum for the dissemination of cutting edge research findings and stimulate scientific research. This multidisciplinary conference brought together over 100 scientists, engineers, industries, academicians and government from 10 countries across the globe, to share their experiences, to learn from one another and to debate the future development of intergenerational work. The conference was structured around scientific sessions, and breakout meetings to allow all participants to enter brainstorming discussion.

The conference also provided a unique opportunity to delegates to discuss various issues on broader perspective and to come out with appropriate suggestions for policy makers. The scientific sessions not only addressed the advancements in the field of science and agriculture but also touched the economic, political and social issues – be they regional or global, historic or unprecedented.

The Chief Guest of the Conference was Sh.Vishnu Dutt Sharma(State General Secretary, BJP ,Madhya Pradesh). The galaxy of scientists who attended the conference were: Dr. Xian Jun Loh , Dr. Navin Kumar Verma, Dr.Rajesh Chanramohandas , Dr.Fazil Turabe  (Singapore) and Dr.P.M.Salimath(VC) , Dr.Dalel Singh (VC), Dr.Hemant Gautam (Sr.Principal Scientist IGIB) and others.

Mrs. Lakhvinder Kaur, Assistant Professor , Nutrition and Dietetics ,Faculty of Applied Science ,Manav Rachna International University was Invited as a Lead Speaker. She delivered a lecture on “Synbiotic functional beverages with health promoting benefits”. She was felicitated with the Women Scientist Award 2017 for excellence in the field of innovative scientific research. She also Co-chaired the technical session-II with Dr.S.L.Swamy  , Professor , IGKV, Raipur, India. Her work earned her a lot of accolades at global platform.

Ms. Geetali Bajaj , MSc IV student , Nutrition and Dietetics ,Faculty of Applied Science, Manav Rachna International University participated as an oral speaker. She presented her work on “Biopolymer Edible Packaging Film: Development of Edible Packaging Film Using Gluten and Green Tea & its Evaluation”. She was felicitated with a Co- Inventor award for her commendable work on edible packaging material a solution to social and environmental issues.

The goal of this conference was to promote scientific and social awareness, develop mutual cross-cultural understanding, to educate students about different perspectives and to give delegates the tools to advocate for their positions in reasoned debate. Networking was also a significant feature of the conference. Interactions between the established academics and scientists served to develop a greater network of contacts and acquaintances that are directly involved in science and technology possibly opening avenues for higher research opportunities and advice on research.