KERALA STATE COUNCIL FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT

KSCSTE – National Mathematics Day Celebrations 2025 @ Loyola College of Social Sciences, Thiruvananthapuram

National Mathematics Day Celebrations on “Mathematics, Art & Creativity” The Kerala State Council for Science, Technology & Environment (KSCSTE), in association with the Departments of Data Science and Department of Fintech & AI at Loyola College of Social Sciences, celebrated National Mathematics Day 2025. The event was inaugurated by Dr. Sunil Thomas T., Director of ICFOSS , and presided over by Prof. A. Sabu, Member Secretary of KSCSTE. Dr. Sabu P. Thomas, SJ, Principal of Loyola College, welcomed the gathering , which included a diverse group of school and college students, faculty, and participants from various departments. Key felicitations were offered by Prof. Saji P Jacob and Prof. Gabriel Simon Thattil. During the event, Professor E. Krishnan (Retired Professor, University College, Thiruvananthapuram) presented a fascinating narrative on how the value of π (Pi) was defined and refined across different generations and geographical boundaries. Prof. Achuthsankar S. Nair demonstrated how mathematics breathes life into music and other daily experiences and emphasized that mathematics is not merely a set of calculations but a creative force integrated into every aspect of life, from rhythmic patterns in music to symmetry in nature. The programme successfully inspired students and faculty alike to view the discipline through a more artistic and creative lens  

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List of Dr. S. Vasudev Awardees

List of Dr. S. Vasudev Awardees YEAR NAME & ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR PROJECT TITLE 2006 Dr. M. Indira Dept. of Biochemistry University of Kerala Thiruvananthapuram Studies on the effect of administration of Cassava rich diet and alcohol 2007 Dr. K. D. Prathapan Assistant Professor Dept. of Entomology, Kerala Agricultural University, Vellayani, Thiruvananthapuram Systematic studies on fleabeetles (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Alticinae) infesting Piperaceae in Kerala 2008 Dr. Sam Solomon Lecturer Dept of Physics, St. Johns College, Anchal, Kollam Rare earth titanium niobate and tantalite dielectric resonators for communication systems 2009 Dr. Laly A Pothen Selection Grade Lecturer Department of Chemistry Bishop Moore College Mavelikkara Development of chemically modified bio fibre composites and their applications 2010 Dr. P. Vinod Asst. Professor Dept. of Civil Engineering College of Engineering Thiruvananthapuram Studies on improving the engineering behavior of Kuttanad clay using preloading technique 2011 Dr. P. Mohanan Professor Dept. of Electronics , CUSAT, Cochin Compact dual band dielectric resonator for mobile phone antenna with reduced radiation hazards 2012 Dr. E. A. Siril Assistant Professor Dept. of Botany, University of Kerala, Karyavattom, Thiruvananthapuram Evaluation and propagation of Annatto (Bixa orellana L.)- A food dye yielding plant 2013 Dr. K. D. Prathapan Assistant Professor Dept. of Entomology Kerala Agricultural University, Vellayani ,Thiruvananthapuram Studies on host plants of flea beetles (Coleoptera: Chrysomelide: Alticinae) in south India 2014 Dr. Lizymol P.P Scientist D, Dental Products Laboratory, Biomedical Technology Wing, SCTIMST, Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram Development of smart dental composites consist of calcium containing resins and fillers 2015 Dr. T. T. Sreelekha Scientific Officer Gr-1 Division of Cancer Research, RCC, Thiruvananthapuram Preparation and characterization of nanoparticles from antitumor polysaccharide PST001 and elucidation of its pharmacokinetics 2016 Dr. G. Anilkumar Associate Professor School of Chemical Sciences Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam – 686 560 Copper-catalyzed C-C, C-O and C-S bond formations using N and O containing bidentate ligands 2017 Dr. A. Gangaprasad Assistant Professor Dept. of Botany, University of Kerala, Kariavattom, Thiruvananthapuram Conservation strategies and in vitro production of anthraquinones in Gynochthodes umbellata (L.) Razafim. & B. Bremer (Rubiaceae) – a potential dye yielding plant 2018 Dr. M. K. Jayaraj Professor, Department of Physics, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi Growth of carbon nanotubes for transparent electronics applications 2019 Dr. N. Sandhyarani Professor School of Material Science and Engineering National Institute of Technology Calicut Synthesis of novel electro-catalytic nanoparticles and nano composites for fuel cell applications 2020 Dr. Thomas. V. P. Assistant Professor Dept. of Botany, Catholicate College, Basil Hills, Makkankunnu P.O, Pathanamthitta-689645 Ethnobotanical studies on Zingiberaceae of Kerala 2021 Dr. M. K. Ravi Varma Professor Dept. of Physics National Institute of Technology Calicut-673601 A multi- wavelength integrating nephelometer for characterizing tropospheric aerosol

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KSCSTE – National Mathematics Day Celebrations 2025 @ Loyola College of Social Sciences, Thiruvananthapuram on 22 December 2025

KSCSTE – National Mathematics Day Celebrations 2025 Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment, along with Loyola College of Social Sciences (autonomous) cordially invites you to participate in the National Mathematics Day Celebrations – 2025 Theme: Mathematics, Art & Creativity Date: 22 December 2025 Time: 10.00 am – 1.00 pm Venue: Loyola College of Social Sciences (Autonomous), Thiruvananthapuram 🔗 Registration Link: https://forms.gle/vXbzNcNhbpBGgTNfA Program Details  

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KSCSTE–IRIA Consultative Meeting on Research Collaboration on 15.12.2025 at Shastra Bhavan

KSCSTE–IRIA Consultative Meeting on Research Collaboration on 15.12.2025 at Shastra Bhavan KSCSTE today hosted the KSCSTE–IRIA Consultative Meeting on Research Collaboration at Shastra Bhavan, Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram. The meeting brought together experts from the leading R&D institutions under KSCSTE to explore collaborative avenues with the upcoming International Research Institute of Ayurveda (IRIA), envisioned as a global centre for evidence-based Ayurveda. This consultative meeting marks a significant step toward fostering a science-driven reaffirmation of Ayurvedic principles and building a strong translational research ecosystem for Kerala. We look forward to deeper engagements and a stronger collaboration in the days ahead.

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