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Impacts of Science and Technology Enterprises in India: Fostering solutions for local and global challenges
January 24, 2020 @ 1:30 pm - 2:15 pm
Join us for a special lecture by Dr. Dhananjay Tiwary, Counsellor for Science and Technology in the Embassy of India, on opportunities to promote Indo-U.S. strategic collaboration.
After the lecture, everyone is invited to a poster session in the Convocation Room of the Wilson College of Textiles from 2:30-4 p.m.
About Dr. Tiwary
Before joining the Embassy of India in Feb. 2019, Dr. Dhananjay Tiwary was the Director of the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science Technology, Government of India. At the Department of Biotechnology, Dr. Tiwary oversaw advanced research and innovation in emerging fields such as nanotechnology, genome engineering technologies, and AI for healthcare. Dr. Tiwary received his MSc from Delhi University and Ph.D. from IIT Delhi. His research on analytical chemistry applies to food safety as well as validation of and value-addition in grassroots innovations. He has also served as a scientist in the Council for Science & Industry Research. Dr. Tiwary has authored 27 international publications and guided Ph.D. research.
Presented by the Office of Global Engagement in collaboration with the Embassy of India, Indian Student Hub and MAITRI Indian Graduate Student Association.