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2nd INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON
CHALLENGES IN BIOTECHNOLOGY AND
FOOD TECHNOLOGY
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9 - 10 January, 2012 |
ANNOUNCEMENT
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CALL FOR PAPER |
| Organising Directors |
Dr. P. Mullai
Dr. M. Thenmozhi
Dr. T. Balasubramanian |
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ORGANISED BY |
Department of Technology
Faculty of Engineering and Technology
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Faculty of Marine Sciences
Annamalai University
Annamalai Nagar – 608 002
Tamil Nadu. |
| Theme of the conference |
| As mankind becomes more sophisticated and ambitious, the natural
resources are overused and we face a number of problems such as hunger in different
parts of the world, pollution and pollution related diseases, global warming and the
one that has more direct effect on our lives, the non-availability and cost of fuels.
Breakthroughs in biochemical engineering and food technology help address few of
these problems and understand others. We have genetically engineered crops with
improved yields and better pest resistance, biofuels that would replace the depleting
fossil fuel supplies sans environmental hazards by maintaining the carbon balance,
enzyme based detergents that replace the conventional chemicals that pollute the
water bodies and so on. Research on marine biotechnology gives ideas on drug
discovery, new materials, raw materials for processing industries and increasing
productivity of seafood. Extension of these research findings from the laboratory to the
industry poses a number of problems that should be tackled successfully and
efficiently. Scientists working in the field of biochemical engineering and food
technology have the vision for a world free of hunger, diseases and pollution. This
international biennial conference intends to bring together academic and industrial
researchers into fruitful deliberations on advanced technologies that aim at successful
handling of the challenges in these areas for improving the quality of life. |
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| Call for papers |
| In concomitant with the said major themes this conference invites research
papers of proven quality on theoretical and empirical aspects on the following subthemes. |
- Bioprocess engineering
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Implementation of lean manufacturing principles and cost reduction
throughout the process
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Biocatalysis
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Bioreactors and biokinetics
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Biothermodynamics
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Biomaterials
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Biomolecular engineering
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Bioenvironmental engineering
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Nanobiotechnology
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Bioenergy
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Biotechnology applications in medicine and health
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Ecological roles of bioactive compounds
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Biodiversity conservation
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Marine biosecurity and biodefense
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Marine biochemicals
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Food and process engineering
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Food microbiology, antimicrobials & sanitizers
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Produce disinfection and antimicrobials
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Food chemistry - Antioxidants and phytochemicals, proteins and enzymes,
food polymers and carbohydrates
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Storage, processing and packaging
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Toxicology and safety evaluation
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Nonthermal processing for improving food safety
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Modeling and simulation
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| Submission of abstracts |
| Extended abstracts of maximum one page should be submitted by e-mail
as an attached word file to the organising committee (icbf2009@gmail.com) before
30 October, 2011. The abstract should include the names of all the contributing
author with their affiliation. The abstract should contain statement of the problem,
procedure, results and conclusions without subheadings. Use Times New Roman font
size 11 with single line spacing and left 1.4", right 1.00", top 1.2" and bottom 1.00"
margins. Those preferring poster presentation can mention so while submission. The
theme of the paper selected from the list given under "call for paper" should be
mentioned. |
| Language : The official language of the conference is English. Translation facility will
not be provided. |
| Participants : Persons from industries, academicians and research scholars can
participate. |
| Important dates |
| Submission of full paper along with abstract, registration form and fees |
30 October, 2011 |
| Those who have not sent the abstract can also submit the full paper |
10 November, 2011 |
| Confirmation of acceptance |
20 November, 2011 |
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| Registration fees |
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Indian delegates |
Foreign delegates |
| Academicians and researchers |
Rs. 3500 |
US$ 300 |
| Personnel from industry |
Rs. 5000 |
US$ 350 |
| Accompanying Spouse |
Rs. 1000 |
US$ 150 |
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| The registration fee should be sent through Bank Draft / Western Union
money transfer payable in Annamalai Nagar, drawn in favour of Registrar, Annamalai
University, Annamalai Nagar - 608002. Registration fees cover attendance at all the
conference sessions, morning and afternoon teas, lunches and conference materials. |
Proceedings
The symposium proceedings to be brought out will contain invited lectures
and abstracts of contributed papers. Selected research papers presented in
ICBF-2009 were published in Indian Journal of Biotechnology and International
Journal of Chemical Sciences.
Negotiations are under progress to publish selected papers presented in
ICBF-2012 in reputed journals. |
Sponsorship / Co-sponsorship
Leading organizations, funding agencies, industries, scientific publishers of
books and journals and equipment manufacturers and allied services are invited to
sponsor the conference lunch, dinner, kits etc. Sponsors / Co-sponsors will find their
names reflected in the conference publication and literature and would be prominently
displayed at the conference venue. The sponsors will be given a hall for their product
display. |
Advertisement
A limited space will be made available for advertisements in the souvenir of the conference. Contact the organizing director for further details. |
Accommodation
Accommodation for invited delegates will be arranged in the University guest house and hostel. For those preferring to stay at hotel, accommodation will be arranged on request with payment.
How to reach
Annamalai Nagar, 2 km away from Chidambaram is situated in the east-central part of Tamil Nadu state of southeastern India. The nearest airports are Trichy (195 km) and Chennai (245 km). Frequent bus services are available to Chidambaram from Chennai and Trichy. The climate of Chidambaram is tropical with mercury touching up to 30º C in August. |
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| Places of tourist interest |
| The Nataraja Temple |
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| The temple is located in the centre of the town covering an area of 40 acres. It is one of the oldest temples of Tamil Nadu. The Navagraha temples are located within a radius of 70 km to the south of Chidambaram. |
Pichavaram
Pichavaram, 16 km east of Chidambaram, ranks among the most exquisite scenic spots. The backwaters which are interconnected by the Vellar and Kollidam system have one of the finest mangrove forests in the world. |
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Neyveli
It is about 30 km from Chidambaram, via Vadalur. It is one of the biggest industrial complexes in the country. The lignite mined here is utilized for thermal power generation. |
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Visas
All foreign visitors need visas to visit India. Letter of invitation for visa application will be sent on request after receipt of the registration from. The participants are requested to contact the local Indian Embassy / Consulate for visa details and other requirements.
Proceedings
The symposium proceedings to be brought out will contain invited lectures and contributed papers. The selected research papers will be published in the Research Journal of Biotechnology, a peer reviewed quarterly international journal. |
| Address for Correspondence |
Dr. P. Mullai / Dr. M. Thenmozhi
Associate Professors of Chemical Engineering,
Department of Technology, Annamalai University,
Annamalai Nagar - 608 002
Tamil Nadu, India.
Email : icbf2009@gmail.com
Website : www.annamalaiuniversity.ac.in
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