The Department of Chemistry at the Central University of Tamil Nadu (CUTN) successfully hosted a six-day online Faculty Development Programme (FDP) titled “Organic Semiconductor Innovations: A Faculty Development Initiative” from 9th to 14th December 2024. The programme, sponsored by the AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy, provided a platform for nearly 200 young researchers and faculty members to engage with the latest advancements in the field of organic semiconductors and photonics.
This FDP brought together 13 distinguished speakers from renowned academic institutions both within India and abroad, as well as industry experts, who imparted knowledge on topics ranging from advanced organic materials, Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLEDs), Organic Photovoltaics (OPVs), and Organic Field-Effect Transistors (OFETs), to molecular solar fabrication techniques and flexible organic electronic devices for healthcare applications. Special sessions on thin-film deposition techniques and SETFOS software applications further expanded the program’s scope, nurturing a comprehensive understanding of organic semiconductor technologies.
The event aimed to equip educators and researchers with cutting-edge knowledge, enhancing their teaching and research capabilities while fostering creativity and innovation. The FDP also focused on bridging the gap between academic research and practical applications in materials science, electronics, and printing technologies.
The programme was inaugurated on 9th December 2024 by Prof. R. Thirumurugan, Registrar of CUTN, and Dr. Satish A. Patil, Professor and Chair of the Solid State and Structural Chemistry Unit at the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. The event was coordinated by Prof. S. Nagarajan, Head of the Department of Chemistry and Dean of Academics at CUTN, alongside Dr. John Prakash, faculty member of the Department of Chemistry.
CUTN’s Department of Chemistry, recognized for its research excellence and supported by the Department of Science and Technology’s FIST program, remains at the forefront of initiatives aimed at equipping educators with the tools to foster scientific breakthroughs. This FDP underscores the university’s commitment to advancing academic research and facilitating the transfer of knowledge into innovative, real-world applications.
This FDP brought together 13 distinguished speakers from renowned academic institutions both within India and abroad, as well as industry experts, who imparted knowledge on topics ranging from advanced organic materials, Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLEDs), Organic Photovoltaics (OPVs), and Organic Field-Effect Transistors (OFETs), to molecular solar fabrication techniques and flexible organic electronic devices for healthcare applications. Special sessions on thin-film deposition techniques and SETFOS software applications further expanded the program’s scope, nurturing a comprehensive understanding of organic semiconductor technologies.
The event aimed to equip educators and researchers with cutting-edge knowledge, enhancing their teaching and research capabilities while fostering creativity and innovation. The FDP also focused on bridging the gap between academic research and practical applications in materials science, electronics, and printing technologies.
The programme was inaugurated on 9th December 2024 by Prof. R. Thirumurugan, Registrar of CUTN, and Dr. Satish A. Patil, Professor and Chair of the Solid State and Structural Chemistry Unit at the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. The event was coordinated by Prof. S. Nagarajan, Head of the Department of Chemistry and Dean of Academics at CUTN, alongside Dr. John Prakash, faculty member of the Department of Chemistry.
CUTN’s Department of Chemistry, recognized for its research excellence and supported by the Department of Science and Technology’s FIST program, remains at the forefront of initiatives aimed at equipping educators with the tools to foster scientific breakthroughs. This FDP underscores the university’s commitment to advancing academic research and facilitating the transfer of knowledge into innovative, real-world applications.