The Faculty of Science at Shree Guru Gobind Singh Tricentenary University (SGT University) successfully concluded their two-day International Conference on Recent Advances in Chemical and Environmental Sciences (RACES-2024).

The event, which was held on the 23rd and 24th of February, was themed “Green Approaches for Sustainable Development” and served as a unique platform for academicians, scientists, researchers, and industry professionals to discuss and exchange groundbreaking ideas in the field of sustainable solutions.

The focus of the conference was on topics of Organic & Inorganic Chemistry, Environmental Sustainability, and Green & Renewable Energy among others. Discussions happened on the research that was submitted by faculty members, research scholars, students, professionals from industry, and NGOs. The conference overall served as a platform to present research findings, collaborate on, and discuss the future of chemical and environmental sciences in achieving global sustainability goals.

Several prominent personalities, including Dr. S. D. Attri, Ministry of EF&CC, India; Prof. (Dr.) Vinod Kumar Jain, Former Vice-Chancellor of Tezpur University, Assam, and Doon University, Uttrakhand; Prof. Amogh Dev Rai, Director of Research, ASIA; and Prof. (Dr.) Prabuddha Ganguli, CEO, Vision-IPR, among others, graced the occasion as speakers.

Speaking about the conference, Prof. (Dr.) Lakhwinder Singh, Dean of the Faculty of Science, said, “RACES-2024 has not only given us a glimpse into the latest research and developments in chemical and environmental sciences, but it has also highlighted the critical role of having an interdisciplinary approach in overcoming global environmental challenges.”

The event highlighted SGT University’s commitment towards promoting sustainable development and advancing the agenda-2030 goals, marking a significant step forward in the quest for environmental conservation and sustainable development practices.