Project ‘Li-Koff’ by Biotechnology students won First Prize at Anveshan 2021-2022

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

We are elated to share that the team of two students- Somya Sharma, B.Tech Biotechnology (Sem IV) and Abhilansh Pandey, B.Tech Biotechnology (Sem VIII) participated in the National Student Research Convention “Anveshan” organized by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) in association with the Academy of Maritime Education and Training (AMET) University in Chennai recently. 285 students from 45 universities of India participated in this convention.

Manav Rachna team displayed their project “Li-Koff- A cost-effective method to detect Nitrosamines” in front of the panel of expert judges in the form of a Poster and Powerpoint Presentation. After three rounds of the selection process, the team was awarded First Prize in Basic Sciences Category in the valedictory function of Anveshan 2022. The team has been awarded a cash prize of 50,000 Rs along with a Trophy and Certificates. The award was bestowed by the President, AIU and VC, AMET University, Dr. Thiruvasagran in the esteemed presence of Joint Director (Research), Dr. Amarendra Pani and Dr. Velraj, VC Anna University along with other distinguished guests.

The team earned this award under the mentorship of Dr. Kapila Kumar, Assistant Professor Biotechnology Department and In-Charge, Molecular Biosciences Research Cluster.