A hands on training on ‘Chromatography Techniques’ was organised for M.Sc. Biotechnology students at the Institute of Chromatography and Spectroscopy (ICSI), SIES College, Nerul from 7th to 12th September, 2016 during the Ganpati festival vacation.
The objective of the training was to help students develop the industrial expertise in the field of chromatography which will provide them better career prospects. The training was organised by Prof. Gopakumar Pillai, M.Sc Coordinator, Biotechnology Department. The training was of five days and a total of seventeen students from M.Sc. I and II participated in the training program. Dr. G. Ramakrishnan, Director, ICSI and President of Chromatography Society of India (CSI) inaugurated the program and gave his valuable speech in the first session which was also attended by Prof. Gopakumar Pillai. Dr. Ramakrishnan made the students aware about the importance and applications of chromatography in the field of biosciences. He alongwith his staffs ensured that the students were provided attention and all facilities through out the training period. Hands on training were provided to students on HPLC, GC, Mass spectrophotometry, UV & IR spectroscopy. A test was also conducted towards the end of the training to assess the students. The training concluded with a feed back session and distribution of certificates which was attended by Prof. Gopakumar Pillai. Overall the training was found to be very informative and it gave the students, the necessary skills to help them make a career in Industry and Research. Similar programs are being planned to be organised for the overall development of the students.