National Technology Day 2026 – TechTouch – Beyond Vision on 13.05.2026 at ICFOSS As part of National Technology Day programmes by KSCSTE, TechTouch – Beyond Vision, a training programme for Visually Impaired Students on Digital Technology & Adaptive Devices, is organized jointly with International Centre for Free and Open Source Software (ICFOSS) on 13 May 2026. Time : 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Place : ICFOSS, Karyavattom, Thiruvananthapuram Highlights of the event: Digital Technology Training Adaptive Devices Exposure & Evaluation
National Technology Day 2026 – Webinar As part of National Technology Day 2026 programmes by KSCSTE, a webinar on “ From Innovation to Impact: Commercialization & Translational Technologies ” is being organized on 14 May 2026. Speaker : Prof. Gin Jose, University of Leeds, UK Date : 14.05.2026 Time : 3:30 – 5 p.m. 📲 Click here for Registration : https://forms.gle/pmKVtj6nPJfUHdRd8 📜 E-certificate will be provided
National Technology Day 2026 – Students visit Programme to CSIR–NIIST on 15.05.2026 As part of the series of programmes organized by the Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE) in connection with National Technology Day 2026, a Student Visit to CSIR–NIIST is being facilitated on 15 May 2026. This visit offers students an opportunity to experience a premier research institute, interact with scientists, and gain exposure to emerging technologies and innovations. Travel Details: The vehicle will depart from KSCSTE Headquarters, Sasthra Bhavan, Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram at 9:00 AM and return by 3:00 PM after the visit. Date : 15 May 2026 Time : 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Participants : Maximum 50 students (Class 7 & above) Selection: First Come, First Serve (Selected students will be informed via call/message) 🔗 Registration LINK: https://forms.gle/LRuWv1qjA4oVzL5M7
Chief Secretary Dr. Jayathilak IAS Visits KSCSTE on 22.04.2026 Dr. Jayathilak IAS, Chief Secretary of Kerala, visited the Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE) and was received by Prof. Saji Gopinath, Executive Vice President. He interacted with scientists and discussed the ongoing activities of KSCSTE, along with new initiatives, major funding opportunities, and future prospects.
KSCSTE – Webinar on Promoting Information Services With Technology on 22.04.2026 @ 11 a.m. Information Systems Division & KSCSTE Library organising Webinar on Promoting Information Services With Technology 22.04.2026 @ 11 a.m. Date: 22nd April 2026 Time: 11:00 AM Resource Person: Dr. Sainul Abideen P, Deputy Librarian, IISER, Thiruvananthapuram Participation certificate will be provided only for registered attendees No registration fee Register here: https://forms.gle/4xxKD4Q2qSGELygG6 Join the webinar: https://kscstehq.webex.com/kscstehq/j.php?MTID=m83cbd3eb69ebd4060eeddd04bf7ad24a NB: Kindly ensure your Webex app/software is updated on your mobile/PC to enjoy the webinar smoothly.
About me Dr. Vishnu M is a Scientist B at the Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE), Government of Kerala. He is a Chemical engineer specializing in advanced water treatment technologies and environmental remediation. His research focuses on adsorption science, photocatalysis, algal bioremediation, biofuels and the development of innovative materials for hydrogen generation and removal of emerging contaminants from water. He obtained his PhD from the National Institute of Technology Karnataka and has contributed to the field through patents, international research publications, and book chapters in environmental technologies. His work aims to advance sustainable and scientifically robust solutions for pollution control, water security, and environmental sustainability. Schemes & programmes (including external funded Programmes): Academic Qualifications: PhD Subject: Environmental Engineering (Chemical Engineering) Title : Removal of heavy metals from aqueous solutions using melanin coated polymer matrix Year: 2019 Institution: National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal Post-graduation Subject: M.Tech Chemical Engineering (Industrial Pollution Control) Year: 2015 University: National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal. Graduation Subject: B.Tech Biotechnology and Biochemical Engineering Year: 2012 University: University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram Professional Experience/ Academic Positions: Assistant Professor Organization: Department of Chemical Engineering, Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, Kanjirappally Duration: 2020-2026 Research Fellow Organization: National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal Duration: 2015-2017 Broad area Water and Wastewater Treatment Adsorption and Advanced Materials for Pollution Control Photocatalysis and Solar-Driven Environmental Remediation Nanomaterials for Hydrogen Production and Clean Energy Algal Biotechnology for Biofuels and Environmental Applications Details of ongoing and completed project Adsorptive removal of trivalent and pentavalent arsenic from aqueous solution using ilmenite-rich sand – Funded by APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University, Kerala Biodegradable chitosan-based film for food packaging – Funded by APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University, Kerala Microbial oil production from wastewater – Funded by APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University, Kerala Environmental pollutant degradation using advanced nanomaterials – Supported under the Young Innovators Program, Government of Kerala Patents Method, System and Apparatus for Arsenic Removal from Water Using Functionalized Melanin. (Patent No. 368465) Removal of Heavy Metals from Contaminated Water by Adsorption Using Melanin Bound Activated Carbon. (Patent No. 351670) A Method of Preparing Adsorbents for the Removal of Arsenic. (Patent Application No.: 202441095239) Best cited Publications Manirethan, V., Raval, K., Rajan, R., Thaira, H., Balakrishnan, R.M., 2018. Kinetic and thermodynamicstudies on the adsorption of heavy metals from aqueous solution by melanin nanopigment obtained from marine source: Pseudomonas stutzeri. J. Environ. Manage. 214, 315–324. Manirethan, V., Raval, K., Rajan, R., Thaira, H., Balakrishnan, R.M., 2018. Data on the removal of heavy metals from aqueous solution by adsorption using melanin nanopigment obtained from marine source: Pseudomonas stutzeri. Data Br. 20, 178–189. Manirethan, V., Balakrishnan, R.M., 2020. Batch and continuous studies on the removal of heavy metals using biosynthesised melanin impregnated activated carbon. Environ. Technol. Innov. 20, 101085. Manirethan, V., Gupta, N., Balakrishnan, R.M., Raval, K., 2020. Batch and continuous studies on the removal of heavy metals from aqueous solution using biosynthesised melanin-coated PVDF membranes. Environ. Sci. Pollut. Res. 27, 24723–24737. Manirethan, V., Raval, K., Balakrishnan, R.M., 2020. Adsorptive removal of trivalent and pentavalent arsenic from aqueous solutions using iron and copper impregnated melanin extracted from the marine bacterium Pseudomonas stutzeri. Environ. Pollut. 257, 113576. URL of Google scholar/researchgate etc: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=AveGUT4AAAAJ&hl=en Top Performing Faculty Award, Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, Kerala (2022) Invited Participant, Festival of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (FINE) at Rashtrapati Bhavan organized by the National Innovation Foundation (2018) Second Best Poster Award, International Conference on Recent Trends in Molecular Medicine, supported by the Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (2011) Qualified Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering Dr. Vishnu M KSCSTE, Sasthra Bhavan, Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram. Kerala-695004 Email ID: vishnukscste@gmail.com Phone (Office/Mob):+ 91-471-2548
