KASChem-2014 and KaSAM – 2014 PROGRAMME
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First Kathmandu Autumn School on Chemistry and Chemical Technologies
2014 (KASChem – 2014), Sept. 4-7, 2014: Trends in Materials Science
DAY I. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2014
Venue: Central Department of Botany, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu
Chairpersons: Prof. Vinay Kumar Jha, Dr. Armila Rajbhandari (Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu)
0830- 0900
Registration
0900-0930
Opening and Introduction
0930- 1030
TL1
Introduction to Microfluidics
Dr. Basant Giri, Nepal Academy of Science and Technology, Lalitpur, Nepal
1030-1130
TL2
Silicon Solar Cell and Photovoltaic Technology
Dr. Suresh Dhungel, Nepal Academy of Science and Technology, Lalitpur, Nepal
1130-1330
Lunch and Departure to NAST (vehicles to be managed by participants)
1330-1430
* Public Lecture by Prof. CNR Rao on Science for Development
Venue: Auditorium of Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST)
1430-1530
TL3
Organic Photovoltaics and Dye Sensitized Solar Cells
Dr. Bhim Kafle, Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel , Nepal
1530-1630
TL4
Targeted Intracellular Delivery and Multifunctional Silica Nanoparticles
Dr. Rajendra Joshi, Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel , Nepal
1630- 1700
Discussion with Tea Break
* Rescheduled time table; deviates from originally displayed program. We apologize for the
inconvenience.
TL = Tutorial Lecture
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DAY II. Friday, SEPTEMBER 5, 2014
Venue: Central Department of Botany & Chemistry, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu
Chairpersons: Prof. Jagadeesh Bhattarai, Dr. Nootan P. Bhatarai (Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu)
0830- 0930
TL7
Mechanical Testing of Polymers – Fundamentals and Structure-Property
Relationships (Part 1)
Dr. Ralf Lach, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Halle, Germany
0930- 1030
TL8
Scope of Biofuel to Mitigate the Fuel Crisis of the Country
Dr. Rabindra Dhakal, Nepal Academy of Science and Technology, Lalitpur, Nepal
1030-1100
Felicitation of special guest Prof. C. N. R. Rao at Central Department of Botany,
Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal
1100-1200
TL9
Artificial Photosynthesis and Generation of Hydrogen
Prof. CNR Rao, Bharat Ratna Laureate, JNCASR, Jhakkur, Bangalore, India
1200-1300
1300- 1400
Lunch Break/Discussion
TL10
Tissue Culture: An Alternative Technique for the Production of
Phytochemicals
Dr. Bijaya Pant, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal
1400- 1500
TL5
Paper Microfluidics for Chemical- and Bio-Analysis
Dr. Basant Giri, Nepal Academy of Science and Technology, Lalitpur, Nepal
1500- 1600
TL6
Mechanical Testing of Polymers – Fundamentals and Structure-Property
Relationships (Part 2)
Dr. Ralf Lach, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Halle, Germany
1600-1700
Discussion with Tea Break
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DAY III. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2014
Venue: Central Department of Botany, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu
Chairpersons: Prof. Tribikram Bhattarai, Dr. Paras Nath Yadav (Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu)
0830- 0930
TL11
Biopolymers Functionalization for Waste Management
Dr. Rabindra Dhakal, Nepal Academy of Science and Technology, Lalitpur
0930- 1030
TL12
Study of Phytochemical, Antioxidant, Antimicrobial and Anticancer Activity
of Nepalese medicinal plants
Dr. Bhupal Shrestha, Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel , Nepal
1030-1130
TL13
Drug Discovery From Herbal Medicines in Nepal: Challenges and Future
Directions
Dr. Rajendra Gewali, Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel, Nepal
1130-1230
1230-1330
Lunch Break/Discussion
TL14
First-Principles Simulations of New Materials
Dr. Narayan Adhikari, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal
1330- 1430
TL15
Colloids and Surfactants: Their Research Trends and Applications
Prof. Amiya Kumar Panda, North Bengal University, Darjeeling, India
1430-1530
TL16
Our Environment from an Organic Chemist’s Point of View
Prof. Leiv K. Sydnes, University of Bergen, IUPAC Past President
1530-1700
Departure to Hotels (vehicles to be managed by participants)
1715- 1800
Formal Inauguration Ceremony of KaSAM – 2014 and KASChem – 2014
The Everest Hotel, New Baneshwor, Kathmandu
1800- 1930
Reception and Dinner, The Everest Hotel, New Baneshwor, Kathmandu
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DAY IV. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2014 (KaSAM-2014 short course, all participants)
Venue: The Everest Hotel, New Baneshwor, Kathmandu
Chairpersons: Dr. Ralf Lach (Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Halle, Germany), Dr. Sabita
Shrestha (Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu)
0830- 0840
0840-0920
Welcome and Introduction
TL17
Multicomponent Polymeric Materials
Prof. Benjamin S. Hsiao, University of New York, Stony Brook, NY, USA
0920- 1000
TL18
Polymer Assembly for Nano-DDS
Prof. Kensuke Osada, The University of Tokyo, Japan
1000- 1030
1030-1110
Tea/Coffee Break
TL19
New Trends in Nanomedicine
Prof. Reinhardt Neubert, University of Halle-Wittenberg, Halle, Germany
1110- 1150
TL20
Moiré Analysis of Block Copolymer Self-Assembly
Prof. Shinichi Sakurai, Graduate School of Science and Technology, Kyoto, Japan
1150- 1230
TL21
Micromechanical Mechanisms and Toughening of Polymers
Prof. Goerg H. Michler, University of Halle-Wittenberg, Halle, Germany
1230-1330
1330- 1410
Lunch Break
TL22
Natural Fibre Composites and Biocomposites: Can They Replace
Conventional Composites?
Prof. Hom Nath Dhakal, University of Portsmouth, United Kingdom
1410- 1450
TL23
Basic Introduction to Polymer‐based Organic Photovoltaics
Prof. Roger C. Hiorns, Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour, France
1450- 1530
TL24
Advanced Lithography: Making structures the size of molecules
Prof. Christopher Kemper Ober, Cornell University, New York, USA
1530- 1600
Tea/Coffee Break
1600- 1830
POSTER SESSION
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NOTE: The fourth day of the Autumn School is open to all the participants of the
conference KaSAM – 2014 and will be held in The Everest Hotel. Baneshwor, Kathmandu
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TL = Tutorial Lecture, IL = Invited Lecture, OP = Oral Presentation, IL = Invited Lecture
DAY V. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2014
Keynote Lectures
Chairperson: Hom Nath Dhakal (University of Portsmouth, UK)
0830- 0905
KL1
0905- 0940
KL2
0940 - 1010
Leiv K. Sydnes (IUPAC Past President, University of Bergen,Norway)
Chemistry in the Service of Mankind
Benjamin S. Hsiao (Stony Brook University, Stony Brook,New York, USA)
Breakthrough Water Purification Technologies based on Nanofibrous Membranes
Tea/Coffee Break
Symposium: Structure-Properties Correlations – I
Chairperson: Masanobu Naito (National Institute for Materials Science, Tsukuba, Japan)
1010- 1035
IL1
1035- 1100
IL2
1100- 1125
IL3
1125- 1140
OP1
1130-1145
OP2
1145 - 1210
OP3
1210-1225
OP4
1225- 1240
OP5
1240 - 1330
Shinichi Sakurai ( Kyoto Institute of Technology, Kyoto, Japan)
SAXS Studies on Spontaneous Orientation of the BCC Lattice for Spherical
Microdomains in a Block Copolymer Thin Film
Ralf Lach (Martin-Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Halle, Germany)
Depth-Sensing Indentation and Scratch Hardness Testing – Assessment of the
Mechanical and Fracture Mechanics Behaviour of Polymers, Polymer Composites
and Polymer–Ceramic Hybrid Materials
Hom Nath Dhakal (University of Portsmouth, UK)
Evidence of Fiber Aspect Ratio Effects on the Low-Velocity Impact Characteristics of
Natural Fiber Biocomposites (Hemp/PCL)
Prosenjit Ghosh (Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India)
Influence of Organic And Mineral Fiber on The Friction and Wear Behavior of NBR
Powder Modified Phenolic Resin Composite
Tuhin Chatterjee (Indiuan Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India)
Influence of Various Structurally Different Peroxides upon Cross-Linking of
Polydimethyl Siloxane Elastomer at Elevated Temperature
Pranab Dey (Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, India)
Thermally Cross-Linked and Sulphur Cured Soft TPVs Based on S-EB-S and S-SBR
Blend
Arvind Pathak (Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal)
Geopolymer (a building material) Synthesis from Alkaline Activation of
Construction and Demolition Waste (CDW)
Jitendra Kumar (Govt. Girls P. G. College, Banda, India)
Orientation Dependence of Ultrasonic Velocity in CaO Crystal
Lunch Break
Symposium : Bio-Nanomaterials and Tissue Engineering I
Chairperson: Vinay Kumar Jha (Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal)
1330- 1355
IL4
Kensuke Osada (The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan)
Development of Functional Polyplex Micelles Toward Systemic Gene Therapy
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1355-1420
IL5
Chapal Kumar Das (Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur, India)
Ternary Nanocomposites Based on Vertically Aligned PANI Grown on Reduced
Graphene Oxide/Ni(OH)2: High Performance Supercapacitor Electrode Material
1420-1445
IL6
1445-1500
OP6
1500-1515
OP7
1515-1530
OP8
1530-1545
OP9
Akira Kakugo(Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan)
Preferential Self-Organization of Dynamic Microtubule Network
Meher Wan (University of Allahabad, Allahabad , India)
Temperature Dependent Thermal Conduction Behaviour of Nickel Oxide-Water
Nanofluids
Anita Rajkumar Ghandhe (Gulbarga University, Gulbarga, Karnataka, India)
Temperature Dependence on Dielectric Properties of Poly(ethyl-methacrylate)
(PMMA)/ZrO2 Polymer Films
Md. Abdus Salam (University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh)
In Vitro Study of Interactions of Sildenafil Citrate with Bovine Serum Albumin in
Presence of Bisoprolol Fumarate and Metformin Hydrochloride by Fluorescence
Spectrophotometry
Sangita Karanjit (The Graduate University for Advanced Studies, Okazaki, Japan)
Dual Nature of Palladium in the Presence and Absence of Gold in Catalytic
Dechlorination of Aryl Chlorides
Tea/Coffee Break
1545 - 1605
Symposium: Structure-Properties Correlations – II
Chairperson: B. C. Yadav (Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, India)
1605-1630
IL7
1630-1655
IL8
1655-1720
IL9
1720-1735
OP10
1735-1750
OP11
1750- 1805
OP12
1805- 1830
IL10
Masanobu Naito (National Institute for Materials Science,Tsukuba, Japan)
Polysilane: Old Polymer, New Optical Functions
Tapan K. Chaki (Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India)
Preparation and Characterization of Heat Resistant Electromagnetic Interference
Shielding Materials From Polysulfone/Carbon Nanotubes Nanocomposites
Yukiteru Katsumoto (Fukooka University, Fukuoka, Japan)
How Does the Local Structure Affect the Thermoresponsiveness of Polymer
Solutions?
Chandra Kumar Dixit (Feroze Gandhi Institute of Eng. & Technology, Raebareli, India)
Temperature Dependence Dielectric Behavior of Disodium Hydrogen
Orthophosphate Ferroelectric
Bhim Prasad Kafle (Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel, Nepal)
Thickness Dependence Optical Properties of Zinc Oxide Thin Films
Ajaya Bhattarai (Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal)
Effect of Different Low-Molar Mass Electrolytes on the Viscometric Behaviour of
Sodium Polystyrenesulfonate in Methanol-Water Mixed Solvent Media
Jeongho Kim (Inha University, Incheon, Korea)
Excitation Energy Transfer and Coherent Oscillations in Chlorosome Elucidated by
Two-Dimensional Electronic Spectroscopy
End of Technical Sessions (Day II)
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DAY VI. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2014
Keynote Lectures
Chairperson: Goerg H. Michler (Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Germany)
0830- 0905
KL3
0905- 0940
KL4
0940 - 1010
Reinhard H. H. Neubert (Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Germany)
Colloidal Nano-sized Carrier Systems for Dermal and Transdermal
Drug Delivery
Christopher K. Ober (Cornell University, New York, USA)
Polymer Brushes: Patternable Structures as Interfaces with the Biological
Environment
Group Photo and Tea/Coffee Break
Symposium: Nanomaterials Synthesis and Characterization I
Chairperson: Jagadeesh Bhattarai (Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal)
1010- 1035
IL11
1035- 1100
IL12
1100- 1115
OP13
1115- 1130
OP14
1130-1145
OP15
1145 - 1200
OP16
1200-1215
OP17
1215- 1240
IL13
1240 - 1330
Wan In Lee (Inha University, Incheon, Korea)
Design of TiO2 Nanostructures for Mesoscopic Solar Cells
Keun-Hyeung Lee (Inha University, Incheon, Korea)
Design of Chemosensors Based on Natural Biopolymers for Polysaccharide and Metal
Ions
J. S. Ashwajeet (Gulbarga University, Gulbarga, India)
Study of Electrical Transport Mechanisms in Mixed Transition Metal Ions Doped
Borophosphate Glasses
Neelesh Rai (APS University, Rewa, India)
Comparative Studies on {(PVA:NH4SCN):Al2O3} Nanocomposite Polymer Electrolyte
Gel Films and Their Nanofibers for Ionic devices
Ashish B. Chourasia (H. P. T. Arts and R. Y. K. Science College, Nasik, India)
Iodine Doped Polythiophene: Structural, Electrical and Magnetic Behaviour
Gobinda Gopal Khan (University of Calcutta, Kolkata, India)
Multifunctional 1D α-Fe2O3/ZnO Core/Shell Semiconductor Nano-heterostructures:
Heterojunction Engineering
Indra B. Karki (Patan Multiple Campus, Tribhuvan University, Lalitpur, Nepal)
Photoelectric Characterization of ZnO based Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells using Natural
Dyes
Amiya Kumar Panda (University of North Bengal, Darjeeling, India)
Physicochemical Studies on Polar Domain in Oil Type Microemulsion
Lunch Break
Symposium : Structure-Properties Correlations – III
Chairperson: Amiya Kumar Panda (North Bengal University, Darjeeling, India)
1330- 1355
IL14
Natalie Stingelin (Imperial College London, United Kingdom)
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1355-1420
IL15
1420-1445
IL16
1445-1500
IL17
1500-1515
OP18
1515-1530
OP19
1530-1545
OP20
1545-1600
OP21
1600 - 1630
The Power of Materials Science Tools for Gaining Insights in Organic Optoelectronic
Devices
Roger C. Hiorns (Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour, France)
Polyfullerenes and Stabilizing Polymer-Based Organic Photovoltaic Cells
Shigeru Okamoto (Nagoya Institute of Technology, Nagoya, Japan)
Photonic Block Copolymer Solutions with Refractive Contrast Enhanced by Selective
Solvents of Different Solvent Quality
Tamaki Nakano (Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan)
Chirality Induction to Polymers and Molecules Using Circularly Polarized Light
Sohan Shrestha (Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST), Lalitpur, Nepal)
Optimization of Fixed Bed Activated Carbon Fiber (ACF) System for Zinc Removal
from Aqueous Solution in Single-pass Continuous Filtration
Ram Jeewan Yadav (Pokhara, Nepal)
New Materials for Hassle Free Mobile Phone Communications
S. P. Singh (Department of Physics, Govt. Degree College, Mainpuri, India)
Temperature Dependence of Elastic Constants of Various Classes of Solids
Vijay L. Kapse (Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, India)
Effect of Chemical Cross-linking and Electron Beam Irradiation on Polymer Blends
Tea/Coffee Break
Symposium : Bio-Nanomaterials and Tissue Engineering II
Chairperson: Mohan Bikram Gewali (Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel, Nepal)
1630-1655
IL18
1655-1720
IL19
1720-1735
OP22
1735-1800
OP23
1800-1815
OP24
1815-1830
OP25
Bikash Medhi (Post-Grad. Inst. of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh, India)
Nanotechnology Based Drug Delivery in Experimental Model of Dementia
Jörg Brandt (Medica Klinik: University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany)
Bone Fracture: Parallels to Polymer Fatigue
Binita Neupane (Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal)
Extraction of Characterization of Prawn Shell Chitosan and Study of Antimicrobial
Properties of Blends with Polyvinyl Alcohol
M. A. Yousuf (Khulna University of Engineering & Technology, Khulna, Bangladesh)
Characterization and Antimicrobial Studies of the Mixed Ligands Complexes of
Pt(IV) Ions with Oxalic Acid, Malonic Acid and 8-Hydroxyqunoline
Bhushan Shakya (Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal)
Synthesis of N'-(4-(Pyridin-2-yl)Piperazine-1-Carbonothioyl) Picolinohydrazonamides
and Their Preferential Cytotoxicity Against Human Pancreatic Cancer Cell Line
Motee Lal Sharma (Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal)
Synthesis, Spectral, Physico-Chemical and Antifungal Studies on Oxovanadium(IV)
Derivatives of Hydrazinotriazoles
End of Technical Sessions (Day III)
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DAY VII. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2014
Keynote Lectures
Chairperson: Bal Mukunda Regmi (Innstitute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu)
0830- 0905
KL5
0905- 0940
KL6
0940 - 1010
Goerg H. Michler (Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Halle, Germany)
Toughness Enhancement of Nanostructured Polymers and Nanocomposites
Basant Pant (Annapurna Neurological Institute, Kathmandu, Nepal)
Re-innovating Medical Technology to Make it More Accessible
Tea/Coffee Break
Symposium : Structure-Properties Correlations – IV
Chairperson: Armila Rajbhandari (Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal)
1010- 1035
IL22
1035- 1100
IL23
1100- 1115
OP29
1115- 1130
OP30
1130-1145
OP31
1145 - 1200
OP32
1200-1215
OP33
1215- 1230
OP34
1230 - 1300
1300 - 1330
Bal Chandra Yadav (Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, India)
Low Dimensional Nanostructured Materials in Polymer Matrix as Room
Temperature Liquefied Petroleum Gas Sensor
Richa Srivastava (University of Lucknow, Lucknow, India)
Investigations on Room Temperature LPG and Moisture Sensing Properties of
Nanostructured Metal Oxides Thick Films
Satyendra Singh (University of Allahabad, Allahabad, India)
Gas Sensing Applications of Nanostructured Ferrites
Binod Babu Shrestha (The Graduate University for Advanced Studies, Okazaki, Japan)
Synthesis and Properties of π- Extended Derivatives of Sumanene
Ramesh Bari (Arts, Commerce and Science College, Jamner India)
Low Operating Temperature NO2 Sensing Performance of Sprayed Nanostructured
SnO2 thin films
Krishna Badan Nakarmi (Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal)
Cu (II) Sensor Prepared by Co-precipitation Method in Alkaline Medium
Bhawani D. Joshi (Siddhanath Science Campus, Tribhuvan University, Nepal)
Quantum Chemical Study on Molecular Structure, Vibrational Spectra and HOMOLUMO of Isococculidine
Dhruba Babu Subedi (Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu)
Effect of Green Corrosion Inhibitors on the Corrosion Behaviour of Nanocrystalline
W-42Cr-5Ni Alloy in 0.5 M NaCl Solution
Farewell & Valediction
Tea/Coffee
End of Technical Sessions (Day IV)
1330-1800
Excursion to the registered participants only
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