Our Staff Team
From left:
1.Mrs.M.Nalini
2.Mrs.A.Kasturi
3.Dr.G.Little Flower
4.Mrs.D.Rohini
5.Mrs.P.Padma Latha
6.Mrs.T.Grace Eunice
7.Mrs.R.Sara Kumari
8.Mrs.P.Hima Bindu
9.Mrs.M.Triveni
Green Energy initiatives of Maris Stella College
The existing
problems related to some of the most extreme environmental issues “Life or
death?” are becoming very crucial. As the ecological crisis
nears the boiling point, the powerful source of hope is the explosion of
interest in all things “green” that preserve our environment. We have to
demonstrate incredible ambition and innovation in adopting clean, renewable
technologies to solve our daily energy challenges and promote a Golden
Age of energy balance and ecological harmony. Maris Stella, known for
renowned Eco-friendly
College
Global climate week
The physics department and NSS units I
& II observed “Global climate week” from 19th to 26th September, 2009. Our
principal Sr.Jepamalai and the NSS co-ordinator Dr.Ramakrishna addressed our
students about “climate change and its impact on life”
Awareness rally
As part of ‘global climate week’ program,
we took up awareness rally on 24.09.09 and campaigned for “Go green” and help
the “globe become green”. The rally sensitized the people about the need to
realize the importance of “Save our earth today to survive tomorrow!”
Our students participated in tree plantation programme at currency Nagar,
Vijayawada
UGC, DAE – BRNS & CSIR Sponsored
National youth forum on
“Green Energy Solutions meeting Global Concerns”
on
19th & 20th, November, 2009.
Green Energy initiatives of Maris Stella College
National youth forum
As part of the global response to a future golden age of
energy balance and ecological harmony, the physics and chemistry departments of Maris stella college,
Vijayawada organized a UGC, DAE – BRNS & CSIR Sponsored National youth
forum on “Green Energy Solutions meeting Global Concerns” on 19th & 20th,
November, 2009.
Gems
2009 aimed at
- Innovations
to generate clean and green energy to help the globe go green
- Creation
of awareness about core issues of
energy crisis,clean energy and sustainable development
- Develop
a better understanding of renewable energy sources and the benefits of
using it
- Attract the youth to pursue research in green energy
The focus of the seminar is on Green energy from the following areas:
- Photovoltaic and it's cost effective measures
- Wind energy - the big promise
- Nano Science and it's impact on green globe
- Energy from bio fuels
- New materials for energy management
- Redefining Hydro Power
- Nuclear energy and safe globe
- Green chemistry
- Liquid crystals for cool earth
- Initiatives in talent creation towards green energy
The aim of this National youth forum was to
become a global cooperative platform in the search for solutions to the
pressing issues of energy security, climate change and the development of human
expertise in sustainability. The coupling of Nation’s growth and youth was thus
clear. Our greatest responsibility therefore was to involve everyone especially
the youth in the effort to find green energy solutions for a clean and safe
globe. This national youth forum witnessed an excellent
integration of youth and scientists. Eminent persons were invited from
various states like Mumbai, Goa, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh of India
We
got 9 talks on solar energy, 9 talks on bio-fuels, 3 talks on wind energy, 3
talks on energy from ocean water, 2 talks on nuclear energy, 12 talks on
contribution of new materials for green energy generation and 10 talks on green
chemistry, light and various environmental polutions. All
presentations were well received and discussions with the potential paper
presenters took place following each presentation. Leading researches taken up in green energy
fields were also highlighted by Ph.d scholars / graduates during the
presentation. This was the first time
that departments of Physics and Chemistry had welcomed so many leading sponsors
& exhibitors to the forum. This forum had shown the close collaboration among
scientists, students and delegates across Andhra Pradesh state. More than 250 delegates had gathered at Maris
Stella to take part in National youth conference and gone through the accompanied
exhibition organized by the NEDCAP organization who exhibited their products
that are used to generate green energy. Right
up to the very last minute, the auditorium was full of potential partners from science
and life science and research institutes. A crowd of interested participants
continually surrounded the exhibits during each break. This seminar
thus, helped the youth to discover new possibilities for study that may lead to
promising careers in green energy fields. Our
highest priority was to convert this national youth forum as educational,
productive and informative. The
insights we received from GEMS 2009 would help us to support this essential
work for generations to come.
Acknowledgements
More than ever, green energy is the responsibility of
all mankind. We are deeply grateful to the organizations UGC, DAE-BRNS and CSIR
for extending financial assistance for the conduct of this National youth forum
on “Green energy solutions meeting global concerns” organized on 19th
and 20th November, 2009 at Maris Stella college, Vijayawada. This
forum was informative and provided true educational experience. The tremendous positive feedback we received from the
participants has inspired us. We will continue to build
upon the foundation of success set in this National Youth forum. We look
forward with enthusiasm and excitement to collaborate with UGC, DAE and CSIR in
organizing such events in future and work for its success!
We profusely thank Maris Stella management for all its
encouragement and support towards the conduction of this seminar. We also thank all the resource persons,
delegates, paper presenters and participants for their valuable contributions
towards this national youth forum. We are honored to have met them all and
deeply indebted for their invaluable views on green energy shared in this
forum. We acknowledge our appreciation to the team effort taken out by both
departments of Physics and Chemistry and remain grateful for the constructive
support rendered towards the success of the seminar. We admire the support
extended by the administrative staff of Maris Stella College. We thank everyone
who encouraged and supported us to make this seminar a success. We assure that our participation and future actions in
the field of green energy will certainly make a difference.
Dr.G.Little
flower
Organizing secretary,
Vijayawada
A brief Report
Andhra Loyola
College Vijayawada
Vijayawada
Vijayawada
Chief
guest address: Prof.M.K.Durga Prasad, Vice Chancellor, Krishna University
Dr. Pratyay Basak, Pratyay Basak, Ramanujan Fellow, Nanomaterials Laboratory, Inorganic
and Physical Chemistry Division, IICT,
Hyderabad
Dr.Sunkara V Manorama, Scientist from Nanomaterials Laboratory, IICT Hyderabad
Dr.Ramanuj Narayan, Organic coatings and
polymers, IICT, Hyderabad
Prof.N.Veeraiah, Head of P.G dept. of
Physics, ANU, Nuzvid campus
Prof.M.Sivaraman, Reader in Physics,Gandhigram Rural Institute –Deemed University
Prof.G.Muralidharan, Reader in Physics,Gandhigram Rural Institute –Deemed University
Prof. B.V.R.Tata, Light Scattering
Studies Section, Condensed Matter Physics Division,Indira Gandhi Centre for
Atomic Research, Kalpakkam , Tamilnadu 
Dr.V.Ramakrishna, HPU, PRP, BARC Facilities, Kalpakkam, Kanchipuram dist, Tamilnadu
Dr.Anumakonda
Jagadeesh, Dr.A.Jagadeesh, Head of Centre for Energy and Sustainable Resources, RMK Engineering
College
Dr.C.B.J.Reddy, District Manager,
Non-Conventional Energy Development Corp., Of AP (NEDCAP), Chitoor
A talk on Creativity at the audio visual room by Dr.Anumakonda Jagadeesh
Guests on the dais at
Valedictory function
Presentation of
memento to Dr. L. Rathaiah
Hippu
Salk Kristle Nathan, IGIDR, Mumbai
Rev.Dr. Sr. Theresiamma, Former Principal,
Maris Stella College, Vijayawada
C.B.Jagadeeswara Reddy, District Manager, Non-Conventional Energy Development
Corp., Of AP (NEDCAP), Chitoor
Session
I: Inaugural session
It was inaugurated at 10.00 a.m. Sr. Japamalai,
Principal and convener of the youth forum welcomed the gathering and explained
the dynamics of the forum. Prof.M.K.Durga Prasad, Vice Chancellor, Krishna
University, Machilipatnam gave inaugural address and released the souvenir.
Prof. A. Jagadeesh, Director, Nayudamma Centre for alternatives, Nellore, A.P
& Head, Centre for Energy and sustainable resources, R.M.K, Engineering
college, Kavaraipettai, Tamilnadu gave the keynote address on the topic “Green
Energy Technologies for sustainable growth“. All the other guests’ appreciated the
efforts taken towards organizing this youth forum in enlightening the youth
about the present green energy needs and the importance of evolving green
energy technologies.
Session II
1. “The Role of Electrolytes in Green Energy
Generation and Storage Technologies” - Pratyay Basak, Ramanujan Fellow,
Nanomaterials Laboratory, Inorganic and Pysical Chemistry Division, IICT,
Hyderabad.
2. “Green and Nano Chemical Approach for the Design
& Development of Polymeric/Organic Coatings: Balancing Energy, Function and
Performance” -Dr.Ramanuj Narayan, Organic coatings and polymers, IICT,
Hyderabad
Session III
1. “Challenges and Opportunities for Materials Science
in context of Green Energy Solutions” - Dr. Sunkara V Manorama, Scientist from Nanomaterials
Laboratory, IICT Hyderabad.
2.
“A Survey on Environment-Friendly Glasses” - Prof. Veeraiah, Head of P.G dept.
of Physics, ANU, Nuzvid campus.
3.
“Solar air heaters and their role in drying of farm products” –
Dr. M. Sivaraman, Reader in
Physics,Gandhigram Rural
Institute –Deemed University,Gandhigram.
4. “How to spark innovation
and creativity?” -Dr.A.Jagadeesh,
Head of Centre for Energy and Sustainable Resources, RMK Engineering College,
Kavaraipettai- 601 206. Tamil Nadu.
Session IV: Oral presentations
Session
V (20.11.2010)
1.
“Green
Energy Solutions for Sustainable Development”
-
Dr A. Jagadeesh,Head, Centre for Energy and
Sustainable Resources, RMK Engineering College, Kavaraipettai, Tamil Nadu.
2. “Photovoltaics
and Lean Power Lighting” -
Dr.G.Muralidharan from Gandhigram
Rural Institute – Deemed University, Gandhigram, Tamilnadu.
Session
VI
3. “Nuclear Energy and the Safe
Globe” - V.Ramakrishna, HPU, PRP, BARC Facilities, Kalpakkam, Kanchipuram
dist, Tamilnadu.
4. “Photonic crystals
for Controlling, Confining and Conversion of Light” -
B.V.R. Tata, Light Scattering Studies Section,
Condensed Matter Physics Division,Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research,
Kalpakkam , Tamilnadu
Session VII
5. “Promoting green villages” - C.B.Jagadeeswara
Reddy, District Manager, Non-Conventional Energy Development Corp., Of AP
(NEDCAP), Chitoor.
6. “Energy for everybody - Strategies and
Policies” - Hippu Salk Kristle Nathan, Indira Gandhi Institute of Development
Research (IGIDR), Mumbai.
His talk was followed by oral presentations.
Session VIII: Valedictory Session
Chancellor of Vignan University Dr.L.Rathaiah honoured the
closing session and award of certificate ceremony. Dr. L Rathiah in his valedictory address
stressed the usage of low carbon emission fuels thereby helping in lowering the
adverse effects of climate change. He said that our greatest responsibility
therefore was to involve everyone especially the youth in the effort to find
green energy solutions for a clean and safe globe. He encouraged the youth to pursue research in
green energy technologies. He said that if professionals in alternative energy
fields take young students after or during their graduation as assistants or
apprentices, or trainees, youth would be interested in pursuing higher studies
in those areas. He envisioned more career opportunities in green energy fields.
Prof.B.V.R.Tata, Hippu Salk Kristle Nathan and Dr.Theresiamma registered their
strong messages on green energy in the national youth forum. Through this National youth forum Maris
Stella College became a part of WAVE (women as the voice for environment) and
insisted that women could play a pivotal role in spreading awareness about the
global concerns. Thus, the two day
national youth forum came to an end successfully.
Comments
I don't know how to thank you and your colleagues
adequately for the excellent hospitality extended to me during the Green
Technologies Conference.
It was well organised eventhough you are all new to
the job.
Your students were quite receptive when I addressed them on
CREATIVITY.
I always love to kindle among the young the spirit of
Creativity, Innovation and Invention.
I assure you that I will go all out to help your
Faculty to apply for Projects.
Again three cheers to you all for the successful
culmination of this important event.
PLEASE CONVEY MY
BEST REGARDS TO YOUR PRINCIPAL,HOD's,FACULTY and all others associated with the
event.
MAY GOD BLESS YOU
ALL!
With my best regards,
Yours sincerely,
A.JAGADEESH
2/210
First Floor
Nawabpet
NELLORE- 524 002
Andhra Pradesh
INDIA
E-mail:anumakonda.jagadeesh@gmail.com
Nawabpet
NELLORE- 524 002
Andhra Pradesh
E-mail:anumakonda.jagadeesh@gmail.com
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your arrangements were nice
and program was conducted according to the programme schedule.
This has been
one of the most powerful, informative symposiums I have ever been to. It was
worthy of my 3 hours of travel from Guntur to Vijayawada
with regards,
Shaik.Babu,
Lecturer in physics, CIET,
lam, Guntur
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ThanQ verymuch.
The seminar was excellent. There was
absolutely no any inconvenience to me as far as the seminar is concerned. all
the arrangements for presentation, seminar hall , food and stay etc... were
very good. It is very difficult to
conduct and coordinate such a mega event so successfully and also keep smiling
through out. I was really feeling wonderful for the positive attitude through
out the duration that you and your team were maintaining.
The only suggestion I can give is motivate the
children to get maximum benifit out of such events and freely interact with
presenters. The behaviour of the children was excellent through out the period
as they were continuously at the receiving end and patiently listening and even
some were even noting down the things eagerly.
As I promised when I come next time there, I
will make a visit and enlighten some general knowledge aspects in the day to
day activities related to natural radiation background etc... which are
required for everybody in the society which i could not cover in my talk due to
lack of time.
With best regards,
V.Ramakrishna , B.S.K.Nair,
HPU, PRP, BARC Facilities,
Kalpakkam, Kanchipuram dist, Tamilnadu.
Email: rkvedantham@igcar.gov.in
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Congrats for the grand
success of National Seminar conducted by your college. It was well planned and
excellent endeavour. I personally felt warmth in the
hospitality of your college.
Thank You
Venkateswararao boyapatti
Head,
Department of Chemistry
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It was a pleasant stay at Vijayawada
Thank You.
With regards,
M.Sivaraman
Department of Physics,
Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed
University, Gandhigram 624 302
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The
national youth forum's success was an evidence to energy conservation and
energy creation concerns for the higher education. I attended the forum on both
days, and found the event to be informative, energetic, well-planned and
well-attended. We met many people in the renewable energy field with whom we
will be in contact to discuss opportunities to work together on sustainable
development projects. We also very much enjoyed the enthusiastic reception that
we found at the conference. We received
the overall green message of the conference.
With regards,
Sukanya Sowrabha,
Lecturer in Chemistry,
S.D.M.S. Mahilakalasala,
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Thank you and your team for a
most informative and productive event at the Green conference last weekend.
Your staff demonstrated a high quality to satisfy the participants. The
arrangements were fantastic and successful. The memories will go a long way.
With best wishes,
With best wishes,
Fakrudin Shaik
Lecturer in Physics,
V.R.Siddhartha Engg.college,
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We reached back safely and thanks a lot
for all the trouble you have taken to make our stay memorable.
Regards
Manorama
Dr.Sunkara V Manorama
Scientist EII, Indian
Institute of Chemical Technology [IICT]
Tarnaka,
Hyderabad-607, INDIA
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As
an educator, it was wonderful to witness the youth taking notes at every
session. The conference had a collection of environmental organizations,
researchers, scientists, educators and students. Two days participation at the
National youth forum on green energy solutions was a fantastic experience for
me.
With best wishes
*Sandhya
Cole
Department
Acharya Nagarjuna University
Guntur-522 510,A.P.
veen_dhya@rediffmail.com.
Acharya Nagarjuna University
Guntur-522 510,A.P.
veen_dhya@rediffmail.com.
Welcome address by
Sr.Japamalai
Keynote address:
Release of souvenir
Guests on the dais
Address by
Dr.Manorama, IICT, Hyd.
Felicitation of Prof.Durga Prasad ,the Vice chancellor of Krishna U’sity, Machillipatnam
Audience at Inaugural
function
INVITED TALKS PHOTOS
Prof.M.Sivaraman, Reader in Physics,Gandhigram Rural Institute –
Dr.V.Ramakrishna, HPU, PRP, BARC Facilities, Kalpakkam, Kanchipuram dist, Tamilnadu
A talk on Creativity at the audio visual room by Dr.Anumakonda Jagadeesh
STUDENT INTERACTION PHOTOS
An
Exhibition of green technology products
by
NEDCAP
VALEDICTORY PHOTOS
Chief guest
Dr.Rathaiah, Chancellor of Vignan Deemed U’sity, Guntur
Prof.B.V.R.Tata, IGCAR, Kalpakkam, Tamilnadu
CERTIFICATE DISTRIBUTION
PHOTOS
