International Conferences/ Seminars
At the Second International Conference on -Integration of Advanced Technologies for Industry 4.0 (ICIATI 2023) organized by KCG College of Technology, Chennai, during 23-24th June 2023, following two papers were presented:
- Dr. G. Krishna Prasad presented a paper on “Development of Cotton Nonwoven Based High Performance Secondary Wound Dressing Material"
- Dr. T.Senthilkumar presented a paper on ‘sustainable approach: process protocol for spinning of recycled cotton/polyester blended yarn’, in “Second International Conference on -Integration of Advanced Technologies for Industry 4.0 (ICIATI 2023) organized by KCG College of Technology, Chennai, during 23-24th June 2023.
- Dr. A. Arputharaj participated and presented in virtual mode a research paper titled “Harnessing Antimicrobial and UV Protection Abilities of Nano Zinc Oxide for Designing Multifunction Silicone and Cationic Softener Formulation” at Atlas International Design Conference held on 01-02 September, 2023 and organized by ATLAS Skilltech University, Mumbai.
- Shri Himanshushekhar Chaurasia (Scientist presently pursuing Ph.D. studies at IASRI, New Delhi) presented a paper titled “Detection of Paddy panicle Stages using Deep Learning”, in the 6th International Rice Congress-2023 held at Manila, Philippines from 16-19 October, 2023
At the 9th Asian Cotton Research & Development Network (ACRDN) Meeting & International Conference on “Innovation for Sustainable and Resilient Cotton Production and viable Value Chain” held on December 06-08, 2023 at ICAR-CIRCOT, Mumbai, the following 20 papers were presented:
- Dr. V G Arude, on “Validation of Hand-held mechanical Cotton Picker for suitability and acceptability by smallholder Indian Cotton Farmers”
- Dr. G. Krishna Prasad, on “Development of Cotton-Based Multilayered Protective Clothing for Motorbike Riders”
- Dr. T. Senthilkumar, on “Spinning performance and yarn properties of Cotton/Indian hemp fibre blends”
- Dr. G. T. V. Prabu, on “Engineered Cotton Fabric Face Mask with High Filtration and Breathable Properties”
- Dr. Jyothi Dhakane-Lad, on “Amelioration in mechanical and barrier properties of cotton fabric through bio-coatings”
- Dr. K. Pandiyan, on “Utilization of cotton micro-dust as substrate for production of cellulolytic enzymes by a thermophilic fungus, Aspergillus fumigatus CF-T”
- Dr. Varsha Satankar on “Performance Evaluation of Lint Cleaners used in Indian Ginneries”
- A S M Raja, G Krishnaprasad, T Senthilkumar, G T V Prabu, C Sundaramoorthy, 2023, on “Cotton-based reusable face mask with breathability, antimicrobial and repellent properties”
- P. Jagajanantha, G. Krishna Prasad, s. Patil, K. Jalgaonkar, T. Senthilkumar, J dhakane- lad, S. kautkar and ASM Raja presented “Heat Generating Smart Textile products using cotton/Carbon conductive yarn”
- S Patil, H. K. Pradeep, Saxena S, Bharimalla A, Bolakatti G, Chandragirivar P, 2023 “Functionalized nanocellulose fibres from cotton linters and its application in hydrogels,”
- Sheshrao Kautkar, S. K. Shukla, V. G. Arude and S. V. Ghadge, 2023, “Optimization of Groove Profile of Chrome Leather Roller for Improving Ginning Outturn of Double Roller Gin”
- K Jalgaonkar, P Jagjanantha, S. Patil, J Dhakane-Lad, 2023, “Activated charcoal embedded multi-layer fabric for indoor air decontamination”
- Dr. Sujata Saxena, on Bio- materials for eco-friendly chemical processing of cotton textiles and also co-chaired a concurrent session on Ginning, Spinning, Fibre Processing and Textile Technology.
- Dr. A. Arputharaj on “Enhancing Traceability in the Cotton value chain: Current Challenges and Future Imperatives”.
- Dr. N. Vigneshwaran on “Application of nanotechnology in cotton textiles – Enhancing the performance of future fabrics”.
- Dr. Manoj Kumar on “Harnessing Cottonseed's Potential: A Sustainable Approach to Utilize Protein in Combating Malnutrition – A Step Towards the Circular Economy”
- Dr. Ajinath Dukare on “Cost-effective production of thermoalkali tolerant bacterial xylanase using cottonseed hull as substrate and its application for bio-bleaching of lignocellulosic based paper pulp”.
- Dr. Kanika Sharma on “Synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Cottonseed extract and antibacterial evaluation”.
- Mahawar MK, Bharimalla AK, Arputharaj A, Palkar J, Dhakane-Lad J, Jalgaonkar K, Vigneshwaran N (2023). “Process optimization of cellulose nanocrystal stabilized nanosulphur synthesis using response surface methodology”
- Deshmukh PS, Mahawar MK, Arude VG, Ram C (2023). “Absorption-desorption behaviour (in-situ) of seed cotton, seed and lint and its importance in ginning percent”
- Dr. G. Krishna Prasad, presented a Paper on “Development and Characterization of Cut-Resistance Gloves using Cotton: Recycled Aramid Fibre Blended Yarns” in 7th International Conference on Technical Textiles and Nonwovens, held from on December 12-14, at IIT Delhi.
At the 57th Annual Convention of Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers (ISAE) on “Agri-Food systems' Transformation through Engineering Innovations” and International Symposium on “Engineering Interventions for Making Millets a Global Food” held during 06-08 November 2023 at CAE, UAS, Raichur, Karnataka, the following 4 papers were presented:
- Sheshrao Kautkar, S. K. Shukla and V. G. Arude- “Effect of Continuous Ginning on the Diameter and Performance Chrome Leather Rollers in Ginning Industries”.
- Dattatreya M. Kadam, Sayali S Parab, Kshama Katkar, Akansha Kasara presented an Oral Paper– “Development and Shelf Life Studies of Microwave Treated Cottonseed Protein Isolate Infused Bar”.
- Deshmukh PS, Arude VG, Mahawar MK, Kadam DM, Ram C – “Seed cotton response to humidity vis-a-vis moisture content and its importance in prospective development of instrument for ginning percent measurement”.
- Varsha Satankar, Mohan Singh, S. K. Shukla, K. Pandiyan, Manoj Kumar, Durwesh Jhodkar, S. Kautkar (2023). Cotton-seed Processing for Production of Protein-rich Cottonseed Flour for Feed and Food Applications”. In 57th Annual Convention of ISAE on ‘Agri-Food System’ Transformation through Engineering Innovations and International Symposium on “Engineering Interventions for Making Millets as Global Foods held during 06-08 November, 2023, at CAE, UAS, Raichur
National Conferences/ Seminars
- Presented a paper on “Sustainable Crop Residue Management Solutions (Farmers) by Dr. Sujata Saxena, Principal Scientist & Head I/c CBPD & Dr. A. Arputhraj, Senior Scientist in Regional Level Workshop on ‘Use of Biomass in Thermal Plants under National Mission Samarth’ organized by MAHAGENCO at Pune on 28th March 2023.
- A.S.M. Raja, Principal Scientist presented “Research achievement of Cotton Quality research” during AICRP on Cotton Annual Group Meeting held at Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana during 6-7th April 2023.
At the 4th SEA-AICOSCA Cottonseed, Oil & Meal Conclave 2023 at The Fern Residency, CIDCO, Aurangabad during 7-8 July, 2023, following papers were presented:
- Dr. Manoj Kumar presented his research work on extracting ultra-low gossypol protein from cottonseed, at the conclave, titled, "Protein Reinvention: Revolutionizing the Cottonseed Protein Industry with Ultra Low Gossypol Protein".
- Dr. D.M. Kadam presented his research work titled, "Design and development of a pilot plant for the extraction of protein from de-oiled cotton cake and its value addition."
- Dr. Sheshrao Kautkar participated and presented a paper titled “Silage from Green Cotton Biomass: An Alternative Source of Animal Feed” in 35th National Convention of Agricultural Engineers & National Seminar on Emerging Technologies for Advances in Agriculture & Horticulture” held on 12-13 September, 2023 at College of Agricultural Engineering, JNKVV., Jabalpur (MP).
- Dr. P. Jagajanantha gave a presentation as a resource person on the topic ‘Smart Textile & 3D Printing” in a National Seminar on “Smart Textile & 3D Printing and Apparel Industrial Exporting” organised by “Fashion Club” Department of Textile and Fashion Designing at Sri Kailash Women’s College, Salem, TN on 12 September, 2023.
- Dr. S. K. Shukla, Director gave a presentation “CIRCOT Technologies for adoption in Industries”, at the industry interface meeting on the theme ‘Weaving the Future-Natural Fibres Processing Symposium’ at CIPHET, Ludhiana on 04 October, 2023, during the event CIPHET-IIFA 2023, at Ludhiana from 03-05 October, 2023.