Prof. Richa Kothari was a Resource person in Dr. Hari Singh Gour Vishwavidyalya, Sagar, (UGC-HRDC)
for Refresher Course on ‘'Publication and Research Ethics' (RC5-22), “Publication and Research
ethics”, 25 November 2022.
Prof. Richa Kothari was a ‘Resource Person’ in “Climate Change and Disasters: Improvements needed for
human existence”, 29th Refresher Course in Environment and Disaster
Management (MDC) (online mode), UGC-Human Resource Development Centre,
Devi Ahilya Viswavidyalaya, Indore (M.P.), 04-17th January, 2022
Prof. RIcha Kothari was a ‘Resource Person’ in an online workshop organized on ‘History & Heritage of
Jammu and Kashmir’ (From 10 September to 27 September, 2021), School of
Social Sciences, Cluster University of Jammu, Jammu, J&K, 20-09-2021.
Prof. Richa Kothari was a session chair in TEQIP-III, Department of Civil Engineering and Department of
Environmental Sciences, J.C. Bose University of Science and Technology, YMCA,
Faridabad, 14-15 January, 2021, National Conference on Advances in Civil
Engineering and Environmental Sciences.
Prof. Richa Kothari delivered a talk in International Conference on Recent Advances in applied
Sciences, Technology and Health. S.R.M Institute of Science and Technology,
Kattankulathur, 3-5th March, 2021
Prof. Richa Kothari attended International Conference on Biotechnology for Sustainable Agriculture,
Environment and Health (BSAEH-2021), Malaviya National Institute of
Technology, Jaipur and The Biotech Research Society, India, 04-08, April, 2021.
Prof. Richa Kothari deluvered a Lecture on “Biomass to Hydrogen: A Global Outlook”, Department of Sciences and
Humanities, RGIPT, Bhopal. International Conference on Recent Trends in Energy
Science and Engineering (ICRTESE 2021), October 26-28, 2021
Prof. Richa Kothari delivered a talk on Indo-US International Bilateral Workshop on Water and Air Research Initiative for
Societal Health (WaARISH 2021), S.R.M Institute of Science and Technology,
Kattankulathur, 24-25 August, 2021.
Prof. Richa Kothari was a Resource Person, “Bioenergy: Challenges and Possibilities”, Department of
Forestry and Environmental Science, School of Earth and Environmental Science,
Uttarakhand Open University, Virtual counseling workshop (International
Webinar), 09-20 July,2020.
Prof. Richa Kohtari delivered a talk in Sunway University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on the topic of “Bio-energy and Low
Cost Wastewater Treatment”, 3rd September 2018.
Prof. Richa Kothari delivered a talk on INDO-US Bilateral Workshop, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India, on the
topic of “Water and Wastewater Management for Clean Energy Options”, 17th November 2018.
Prof. Richa Kothari delivered a talk on “PV: Electrolysis for Hydrogen
Production: Clean and Sustainable Approach”, in National Conference on Renewable Energy And Sustainable Environment:
Challenges and Remedies on 24th April 2018
Prof. Richa Kothari delivered a talk on “Emerging Challenges and Possibilities for Wastewater Treatment”, Water and Wastewater Submit, Johannesburg, South Africa, on 25th Feb 2015.
Prof. Richa Kothari delivered a talk on “Emerging Challenges in
Wastewater treatment and its Potential Application for Society”, 3rd Lucknow Science Congress, on 2nd November 2015.
Prof. Richa Kothari delivered a talk in Gomti Yatra : An National Seminar on Rejuvenation of River Gomti: past Present
and Future, on the topic of “Recent Trends of Solid Waste management for Eco-
friendly Societies”, 2015-05-11
Prof. Richa Kothari delivered a talk on the topic of “Role of Indian Women in Scientific
era: Challenges and Prospects”, in National Seminar on Visualization of Doctor Ambedkar Empowerment of Women in
India: issues and prospectus, on 9th March 2016.
Prof. Richa Kthari delivered a talk on “Cabon Water Foot Printing: An Eco friendly Approach with algal Biomass”,ICRESE-2017,ShrimataVaishnodeviUniversity,Katra,Jammu, on 20th March 2017.
Dr. Pankaj Mehta delivered an an invited lecture on “Weathering dynamics and control of climate on
mobilization of elements during rock weathering in Western Ghats, India” at El
Instituto Potosino de Investigacion Cientificay Technologica, A.C. a traves de la
Division de GeocienciasAplicadas, otorgaelpresente (3 February 2022)
Dr. Pankaj Mehta delivered an invited lecture on “Lifeline of an Analytical Lab: QA/QC in achieving
Professional Excellence” in Winter School-2023, Hands on Training on
Instrumentation and Analytical Techniques for Atmospheric Aerosol Measurements
and Source Apportionment Studies at Central University of Jammu (20th-25th
February 2023)
Dr. Pankaj Mehta delivered an invited lecture on “History and Working of G-20” in Awareness on G-
20 at Motherhood University, Roorkee (18-05-2023)
Dr. Pankaj Mehta delivered an invited lecture on “Solutions to Plastic Pollution” in Beat the plastic
Pollution at MLSU Udhaypur (05-06-2023)
Dr. Pankaj Mehta delivered an invited lecture on “Earth and Water: Balance of life and nature” in
National Seminar on “Accelerating Change to solve the water and sanitation Crisis” at
Govt. Degree College Paloura (Mishriwala), J&K (20 March 2023)
Dr. Pankaj Mehta delivered an invited lecture on “Disaster Management and Green Buildings in Pre
RDC-Campat NCC Camping CATC/Pre RDC-Campat NCC at Camping Ground
Nagrota (15th – 22nd December, 2022)
Dr. Pankaj Mehta delivered an invited lecture on “Unification of India as a Nation” in Basic NCC
Awareness at Govt.Degree College Poonch (31-10-2022)
Dr. Pankaj Mehta was Invited for discussion on PM Mann Ki Baat in PM Mann Ki Baat discussion at All
India Radio (100.3FM) (31-07-2022)
Dr. Pankaj Mehta delivered an invited lecture on “Innovation & Enterprenuership: Future Vision of
Atmanirbhar Bharat in Innovation, Incubation & Training (IIT-2022) - Shaping the
Young Minds at AMITY University, UP (28 Feb 2022)
Dr. Pankaj Mehta delivered an invited lecture on “Air Pollution and Control Measures” in
Environmental Pollution and Disaster Risk Reduction at Uttarakhand Open University
(10 March 2022).
Dr. Pankaj Mehta delivered an invited lecture on “Conservation of Environment” in Aayurvigyan Show
at Doordshan Television Show, Doordarshan Jammu (28 April 2022)
Dr. Pankaj Mehta delivered an invited lecture on “Innovation and IPRs” in One day Workshop cum
Awareness Camp on Innovation, Incubation & Training (IIT-2021) - Shaping the
Young Minds at Govt. Degree College, Kathua (22nd May 2021)
Dr. Pankaj Mehta delivered an invited lecture on “Innovation and IPRs in Innovation, Incubation &
Training (IIT-2021) - Shaping the Young Minds at Govt. College for Women, Parade
Ground, Jammu, J&K (16 January 2021)
Dr. Pankaj Mehta delivered an invited lecture on “Environmental Pollution and Disaster Risk
Reduction” in National Conference on Recent Trends in Environmental Pollution and
Disaster Risk Reduction at FICCI, New Delhi (6-7 February 2020)
Dr. Pankaj Mehta delivered an invited lecture on “Scientific Innovation & Intellectual Property Rights”
One Day Workshop on Scientific Innovation & Intellectual Property Rights at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (27th March 2017)
Dr. Pankaj Mehta delivered an invited lecture on “Disaster Management in Hilly Region like J&K” in
Basic Leadership Camp at NCC camping Ground Nagrota, Jammu (06 July 2016)
Dr. Pankaj Mehta delivered an invited lecture on “Startup & Incubation” in 2-day Workshop on Startup
& Incubation at JKEDI Bari Brahmana, Jammu (21-22 January 2019)
Dr. Pankaj Mehta delivered an invited lecture on “G’20 IPR and Innovation” in Basic Leadership Camp
at NCC Training Academy Nagrota, 4 J&K Bn Jammu (31st July 2023)
Dr. Pankaj Mehta delivered an invited lecture on “Environmental Issues & Concerns” in National Level
EBSB NCC Camp at NCC Training Academy Nagrota, 4 J&K Bn Jammu (4th
October 2023)
Dr. Pankaj Mehta delivered an invited lecture on “Water Conservation Strategies” in Basic Leadership
Camp at NCC Training Academy Nagrota, 4 J&K Bn Jammu (12th October 2023)
Dr. Shweta Yadav delivered an invited talk on "Challenge of Anthropogenic Biomass Burning led Air Pollution
in India" in One Day symposium Commemorating National Pollution Control
Day 2023 organized by Jammu & Kashmir Pollution Control Committee, UT of
J&K on 2nd December, 2023.
Dr. Shweta Yadav delivered an invited talk on "Role of Youth in Sustainable Development" in International
Youth Day Celebration organized by Red Ribbon Club, CUJ and J&K Aids
control Society, Govt. of J&K on 31st October, 2023.
Dr. Shweta Yadav delivered an invited talk on "National Research Funding Opportunities and Grant Writing" in
[FDPCAS-2023] Two -week Faculty Development Programme organized by the
Department of Chemistry & Allied Sciences, Central University of Jammu on
30th October, 2023.
Dr. Shweta Yadav delivered an invited talk on "Igniting young minds to S.T.A.R.T. "Science, Technology,
Augment, Research, and Training" Special focus on National & International
Fellowship Opportunities" in Lecture series "Embarking on the Research and
Industrial Odyssey: Explore, Experiment, Innovate and Celebrate Discoveries"
organized by IIT Jammu on 13th October, 2023.
Dr. Shweta Yadav delivered an invited talk on "Ozone Recovery and Climate Action: Present Status and Way
Forward" in Ozone Day Workshop organized by Jammu & Kashmir Pollution
Control Committee, UT of J&K on 16th September, 2023.
Dr. Shweta Yadav delivered a plenary talk on "Fundamentals of Aerosol-Cloud Connection" in Workshop
organized by CACS IIT Madras and INYAS in Munnar, Kerala on 26th July,
2023.
Dr. Shweta Yadav delivered an invited talk on "Unveiling Climate Uncertainty: the Crucial Role of Ice
Nucleating Particles in Aerosol-Cloud- Climate Interactions" in Center for
Atmospheric and Climate Sciences, IIT Madras, Chennai on 22nd June, 2023.
Dr. Shweta Yadav delivered an invited talk on "The forgotten story of Organic Carbon in the atmosphere: Key to
understand role in Climatic Processes" in the MOD Lab, Materials Group,
Bhabha Atomic Research Center, Mumbai on 19th June, 2023.
Dr. Shweta Yadav moderated a panel disussion on "Peer-Reviewed Preprints: Benefits
and Limitations
Dr. Shweta Yadav was invited for pannel discusiion on "Towards more harmony and inclusiveness in
Higher Education Institutions of India" organized by SPSTI in association with
the Forum of Retired Vice Chancellors and Directors (FRVCD) and Chandigarh
chapters of INSA, NASI and INYAS on 27th May, 2023.
Dr. Shweta Yadav delivered an invited talk on "Lifestyle for Environment: A Sustainable Solution to Climate
Induced Disasters" in National Seminar on "Climate Change and Disaster Risk
Reduction: Making Sustainability a way of life" organized by Govt. Degree
College for Women, Kathua (JKUT) on 19th May, 2023.
Dr. Shweta Yadav delivered an invited talk on "Understanding the STEM Gap & ways to fill it: Women and
Girls in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics" in National
Conference on "Science and Technology in Sustainable Development with
Women Empowerment" organized by GDC Ramgarh in collaboration with
Indian Science Congress Association, Jammu Chapter on 24th March, 2023.
Dr. Shweta Yadav was invited as a Jury member in Young Scientist Conference (YSC), India
International Science Festival (IISF) 2023 held at MANIT, Bhopal on 21-24 Jan.,
2023.
Dr. Shweta Yadav delivered an invited talk on "Multi-sectoral Strategies for Clean Air Goals and Clean Energy
Transition to achieve Sustainable Development through Women Empowerment"
in Women Science Congress of 108th Indian Science Congress organized by
R.T.T.M Nagpur University, Nagpur (3rd - 7th January, 2023) on 6th January,
2023.
Dr. Shweta Yadav delivered an invited talk in Department of Environmental Sciences & Engineering
(ESE) and Department of Chemistry, Gillings School of Global Public Health,
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill on 14th October, 2022 and
established a new collaboration with Professor Jason D. Surratt.
Dr. Shweta Yadav delivered an invited talk on on "Understanding of ambient aerosols will lead to better understanding
of climate change over the Himalayas" in an online webinar on Disaster Risk
Reduction organized by National Institute of Disaster, MHA, GoI on 7th December,
2022.
Dr. Shweta Yadav delivered an invited talk on " Climatic Disasters in the Himalayas" in a 3 days online Training on
Disaster Risk Reduction jointly organized by National Institute of Disaster
management and Central University of Jammu (J & K) on 23rd September, 2022.
Dr. Shweta Yadav delivered an invited talk on "Clean Air Goals in India: Importance and Status of Source
Apportionment Studies" in a State Level Function on "International Day of Clean
Air for blue skies" organized by Punjab Pollution Control Board on 7th September,
2022.
Dr. Shweta Yadav delivered an invited expert lectre in an International conference on sustainable energy education
(ICSEE), 2022 On Reimagining the purpose of Energy Education beyond
Conservation organized by Department of education, University of Kerala in
collaboration with Energy management centre, Govt. of kerala on 11th January,
2022.
Dr. Shweta Yadav delivered an invited talk in in Faculty Induction Programme-05 organized by the UGC-
Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC), Guru Nanak Dev University,
Amritsar on 8th January, 2022, 22nd October, 2021, 18th August, 2021, 20th February,
2021and 24th November, 2020.
Dr. Shweta Yadav delivered an invited talk on "Targets & Challenges of National Clean Air Programme: Role &
Responsibility of Media" in orientation programme, Department of Mass
Communication and New Media, CUJ, 10th December, 2020.
Dr. Shweta Yadav delivered an invited talk on "Vegan Diet: a solution for better environment" in Vegan Outreach
Webinar - Food Planet Health, Vegan outreach and NSS, 25th September, 2020.
Dr. Shweta Yadav delivered an invited talk on "Characteristics of Aerosols in the Himalayan Region" in Centre for
Incubation, Innovation, Research and Consultancy, Bengaluru, Karnataka (December 19, 2019).
Dr. Shweta Yadav delivered an invited talk on "Bio-aerosols as potential Ice Nucleators in the Himalayan Region"
in Golden Jubilee National Symposium (CIPME-2019)" in Guru Nanak Dev
University, Amritsar (March 8, 2019).
Dr. Shweta Yadav delivered a Plenary talk on "Multi-Scale Temporal Dynamics in Carbonaceous Aerosols over
North-Western India" in two day National Conference on 'Change in Cryosphere
and Impact on Ecosystem Services and Rural Livelihood: Climate change,
agriculture and sustainable development in the Himalayan region, Institute of
Mountain Environment, Bhaderwah Campus, University of Jammu (November 21-
22, 2016).
Dr. Dinesh Kumar was a invited speaker International Conference on ‘Climate Change, Sustainable
Development & Smart Agriculture (ICSSA-2023)’ 6TH – 7TH April 2023
(Online) organized by Kalinga University, Naya Raipur, India.
Dr. Dinesh Kumar chaired session in Winter School-2023 Hands-on Training on ‘Instrumentation and
Analytical Techniques for Atmospheric Aerosols measurements and source
apportionment studies’, 20-25 Feb, 2023 organized by Department of Environmental
Sciences, Central University of Jammu.
Dr. Dinesh Kumar delivered a talk on “Geospatial Technology for Monitoring of Environmental
Hazards and Disaster Management” in DST-SERB sponsored the Karyashala
workshop from March 01-07, 2023 at the Central University of Punjab, Bathinda.
Dr. Ankit Tandon delivered an invited lecture on “Long Term Variability in Total Ozone Column over
India” In-service Teacher's Training Programme for PGT Geography organized by
Government College of Teacher Education, Dharamshala (H.P.) (2014-10-16).
Dr. Ankit Tandon delivered an invited lecture on “Tropospheric Chemistry” in a National Workshop
on 'Impact of Air Quality on Human Health' organised by PGIMER, Chandigarh
(2014-12-22).
Dr. Ankit Tandon delivered an invited lecture on “Measurement of Correlation: Karl Pearson’s
Correlation and Rank Correlation” in a ICSSR sponsored Research Methodology
Course organized by Dept. of Social Work, Central University of Himachal Pradesh
(2015-04-25).
Dr. Ankit Tandon delivered an invited lecture on “Descriptive Statistics: Measurement of Central
Tendency , Dispersion, Skewness, Kurtosis” in a ICSSR sponsored Research
Methodology Course organized by Dept. of Social Work, Central University of
Himachal Pradesh (2015-04-20).
Dr. Ankit Tandon delivered an invited lecture on “Status of Total Ozone Column over Indian region:
Implication of Climate Change” in a National Level Seminar on "Science & India
Science Technology for the Unreached: Notions, values and Applicability”
organized by Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA) Jammu chapter at Govt.
Degree College, Samba, J&K (2018-04-20).
Dr. Ankit Tandon delivered an invited lecture on “Role of Teachers in Raising Public Awareness
towards Contemporary Environmental Issues” in an Induction training programme
for Lecturers of Six Districts of Himachal Pradesh organized by Government
College of Teacher Education, Dharamshala (H.P.) (2019-03-09).
Dr. Ankit Tandon delivered an invited lecture on “Status of Total Ozone Coloum over Indian Region”
at CIIRC, Bengaluru (2019-12-19).
Dr. Ankit Tandon delivered an invited lecture on “Status of Total Ozone Column over Indian Region:
Possible Coupling with Climate Change in a Refresher Course in Environmental
Conservation organized by Human Resource Development Centre, Guru Nank Dev
University, Amritsar (2020-11-27).
Dr. Ankit Tandon delivered an invited lecture on “Long-Term Trends In Extreme Precipitation Events
over Indian Region” in a Short-Term Training Programme on Environment
Protection and Management (STTP-III) organized by Department of Chemical
Engineering & Biotechnology, Sardar Beant Singh State University, Gurdaspur,
Punjab (2021-06-18).
Dr. Ankit Tandon delivered an invited lecture on “Climate Change & Extreme Weather Events over
Indian Region” in a UGC Sponsored Online Faculty Induction Programme,
organized by Human Resource Development Centere, Guru Nank Dev University,
Amritsar (2022-01-07).
Dr. Ankit Tandon delivered an invited lecture on “Noise Pollution” in a Webinar organized by the
Department of Geography Isabella Thoburn College, Lucknow (2022-02-24).
Dr. Ankit Tandon delivered an invited lecture on “Understanding long-term variations in Ozone
column over India” at Centre for Climate Change and Water Research, Suresh Gyan
Vihar University, Jaipur (2022-09-16).
