One-Day Guest Lecture on “Carbon Footprint” (covering Sustainable Development Goal – 11)

One-Day Guest Lecture on “Carbon Footprint” (covering Sustainable Development Goal – 11)

Report on One-Day Guest Lecture

The Department of Chemistry, under the School of Science and Humanities, organized a One-Day Guest Lecture on “Carbon Footprint” (covering Sustainable Development Goal – 11) on 26th September 2025 at the College Auditorium. The event was exclusively arranged for the students of First Year M.Tech. CSE, B.E. CSE & Mechanical, B.Tech. IT and AIDS.

The program commenced with the Prayer Song, invoking the blessings for a fruitful session. Dr. S. Sathiesh Kumar, Associate Professor, S&H Chemistry, delivered the Welcome Address, warmly greeting the dignitaries, faculty members, and students.

The Presidential Address was delivered by Dr. Sakthivel Aruchamy, Professor/EEE and Head – First Year Programmes, who emphasized the importance of sustainability practices in engineering and technological education, highlighting the relevance of carbon footprint reduction in achieving SDG-11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities).

Dr. J. Suresh, Assistant Professor (Sr. G), S&H Chemistry, introduced the distinguished Chief Guest, Dr. Raju Nandhakumar, Professor of Chemistry, Division of Physical Sciences, Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Coimbatore.

The Chief Guest Address by Dr. Raju Nandhakumar enlightened the audience on the scientific basis of carbon footprints, their environmental impact, and the vital role of students and engineers in mitigating climate change. He also linked real-world case studies and green chemistry principles with sustainable solutions, encouraging students to adopt eco-friendly practices in their academic and personal spheres.

The program concluded with a heartfelt Vote of Thanks delivered by Dr. J. Sheeja, Assistant Professor (Sl.G), S&H Chemistry, who expressed gratitude to the management, dignitaries, organizing team, and students for their active participation. The event ended with the National Anthem.

The lecture successfully created awareness among students about the urgent need to measure, manage, and reduce carbon footprints, aligning academic learning with global sustainability goals.