- Delivered more than 100 invited lectures on Micelles, Reverse Micelles and Biocolloids
- Jadavpur University, Calcutta, 1980.
- Bose Institute, Calcutta, 1981.
- Dept. of Chemistry, Calcutta University, 1982.
- Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science, Calcutta, 1983.
- Indian Society for Surface Science and Technology, Calcutta, 1983.
- 1st National Symposium on Micelles, Emulsions and Biocolloids, Jadavpur Univ., Calcutta, 1983.
- Indian Society for Surface Science and Technology, Jadavpur Univ., Calcutta, 1984.
- Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Calcutta, 1984.
- Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute, Calcutta, 1984.
- Geological Studies Unit, Indian Statistical Unit, Calcutta, 1984.
- Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, 1985.
- Dept. of Physical Chemistry, Univ. of Madras, 1985.
- Science Lecture, Central Leather Research Institute, Madras, 1986.
- Electrochemical Symposium, Central Electrochemical Research Institute, Karaikudi, Tamilnadu, 1987.
- Science Lecture (in Hindi), CLRI, 1987.
- Third National Symposium on Micelles, Emulsions and Biocolloids, Aligarh Muslim Univ., 1988.
- Dept. of Analytical Chemistry, Univ. of Madras, 1988.
- “Physicochemical Studies on Micellar and Mixed micellar Systems", National Chemical laboratory, Pune, Feb., 1988.
- Physicochemical Studies on Collagen micelles and its interaction with various Surfactant, National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, April, 1988.
- “Collagen-Surfactant interaction: Hydrodynamic, Thermodynamic and Geometry Studies", Central Leather Research institute, Madras, Aug., 1988.
- “Physicochemical Aspects on Micelle and Reverse Micelle formation and its phase transitions from hydrated Micelles to liquid crystals through Swollen Micelles", Dept. of Chem., Univ. of Victoria, Canada, June 18, 1989.
- “Novel Electrochemical techniques on micellar and microemulsions systems" Dept. of Chemistry, Univ. of Washington, Seatle, USA, 20 June, 1989.
- Effect of Methanol and Isopropanol on the Stability of Mixed Surfactant Systems, 63rd. ACS Symposium on Surfaces and Colloids, Univ. of Washington, Seatle, 21 June,1989.
- Molecular Dynamics in Micellar Systems, Dept. of Chemistry, Univ. of British Columbia, Canada, 23 June, 1989.
- Collagen-Surfactant Interaction: Hydrodynamic, Thermodynamic and Bioenergetics Studies, Dept. of Biochemistry, Univ. of Saskatchewan, Canada, Aug.,1989.
- “Physicochemical Studies on Micellar and Reverse micellar Systems: Some Electrochemical and NMR Studies", Dept. of Chem., Univ. of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada, 23 Oct, 1989.
- Some Carcinogenic materials solubilized in Micelles and its molecular dynamics: Electrochemical, NMR and Thermodynamic Studies, Indian Society for Surface Science and Technology, Jadavpur Univ., Calcutta, March 1990.
- Collagen-Surfactant Interaction: Hydrodynamic, Thermodynamic, Conformation and Geometry Studies, Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Calcutta, March 1990.
- Novel Electrochemical technique for the determination of the CMC of surfactants, Self-Diffusion Coefficient of the Micelles and Partition Coefficient of an electrochemical probe, International Symposium on Colloid and Surface Engg., San Diego, California, U.S.A., Aug. 23, 1990.
- Physicochemical studies on micelle formation of peptide in aqueous solution and its interaction with ionic surfactant Micelles, National Conference on chemical and Physical Aspects of Organised Biological Assemblies, Indian Society for Surface Science and Technology, Calcutta, Feb.14-15, 1991.
- Micelles, Reverse Micelles and Molecular Dynamics: Some Techniques Developments, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, Feb.18, 1991.
- Determination of the CMC, Self-diffusion coefficient, Interaction Parameter of the Micelles and Partition Coefficient of Electrochemical Probe: Some Electrochemical and NMR Studies, 28th. Annual Convention of Chemists, Jadavpur Univ., Calcutta,Dec. 17-21, 1991.
- Various Electroanalytical Studies for the measurement of self-diffusion coefficient of the micelles, Dept. of Chemistry, Univ. of Madras, 1992.
- Physicochemical studies on Collagen and Peptide Micelles and their interaction with Surfactant Micelles and Urea : Hydrodynamic, Thermodynamic, NMR and Some Electrochemical Studies, 80th. Indian Science Congress Association, Goa, 7 January, 1993.
- Physicochemical studies on some Macromonomer and Peptide Micelles, Dept. of materials science, Birmingham Univ., U.K., April 1993.
- Self-assembly Characteristics and Self-Diffusion Studies on Various Micellar Systems, South Bank Univ., London, U.K., April 1993.
- Electrochemical Studies on some Micellar and Superconducting materials: Application of Micelles in Chemically Induced Nuclear Polarization, Dept. of Nuclear Physics, Univ. of Madras, Nov. 1993.
- Some Recent Developments in the Field of Micelles", IUPAC Sponsored International Symposium on Colloid and Surface Science and Its Relevance to Soil Pollution and 6th. National Conference on Surfactants, Emulsions and Biocolloids", held in Central Leather Research Institute, Madras, India, on March 8-12, 1994.
- Recent Developments in our Laboratory in the Field of Micelles,Reverse Micelles and Biocolloids, SPECTRUM, School of Chemistry, University of Madras, January 1995.
- Being a Member of the National Advisory Committee for "National Conference on Science and Technology of Selforganising Systems with special reference to New Generation Surfactants" held in Centre for Surface Science, Dept. of Chemistry, Jadavpur University, Calcutta during Sept., 8-9, 1995.
- Being an Elected Fellow of the Indian Academy of Sciences, Bangalore, "Mid-term Meeting of the Indian Academy of Sciences" will be held in Bangalore in July/August 1997 (to be delivered).
- Rev.Fr.Dr.L.M.Yeddanapally Memorial Award Lecture, "32nd Annual Convention of Chemists (by Indian Chemical Society)" held in Jaipur during Dec. 1995.
- Being a member of National Advisory Committee for "7th National Conference on Surfactants, Emulsions and Biocolloids" held in Viswa Bharati University, Santiniketan, West Bengal, during Dec. 7-9, 1995.
- Delivered invited lectures on "Self Diffusion Studies on Various Micelles Using Cyclic Voltammetry, Chronocoulometry, Square Wave Voltammetry and Fourier Transform Pulsed Gradient Spin Echo NMR Techniques" 32nd Annual Convention of Chemists (in Analytical Chemistry Section), Jaipur, in Dec. 1995.
- Delivered Dr.B.C.Deb Memorial Award Lecture "83rd Indian Science Congress Association", Patiala, January 1996.
- Delivered invited Lecture and inaugural address at Central Electrochemical Research Institute, Karaikudi, Sept.,1996, in view of the "Science Day Celebrations" (Organized by Electrochemical Technologists Association).
- Delivered invited lecture on "Various physicochemical techniques employed on amphipathic molecules", Self-Assembly on Proteins and Biosystems, CLRI, Madras, Feb., 1997.
- Two invited lectures delivered at the Indo-French Workshop on Polymer and Material Science, IISc., Bangalore/IIT (Delhi)/ NCL, Pune, Sept./Oct., 1997.
- Two invited lectures delivered at the "Self-organising Assemblies" workshop at Pt. Ravishankar Shukla Univ., School of Chemistry, Raipur, M.P., Aug., 1997
- Invited lecture was delivered at the "International Symposium on Dispersion Science and Technology", Jadavpur Univ., Calcutta, Feb., 1998.
- Four Invited lectures were delivered in Germany during my visit to Germany under CSIR-DAAD Programme. (one was dedicated in honor of Prof. V. Krishnan), 1997 – 1998.
- “Physico-chemical studies on some peptides and collagen micelles and their interaction with some surfactant micelles” at The Royal Society-Unilever INDO-UK 5th meeting on supramolecular science and colloidial structures in biomaterials and biosubstrate, CFTRI, Mysore, Jan., 1999. (This talk was dedicated in honor of Prof. G.N. Ramachandran and in Memory of Prof. J.W. McBain).
- “Analytical studies on collagen and peptide micelles and their relevance to Leather Research”, SAARC, IIT Madras, 2000.
- “Self-assembling characteristics of some amphipathic systems viz. a hydantoin drug, Triton X, CTAB and SDS surfactant and the role of ligands as structure breaker and maker: Some recent challenges in biology and chemistry”, at The Recent challenges in chemistry symposium, Tripura University, Agartala, March, 2001.
- “Physico-chemical studies on micellar systems and utility of various techniques”, Loyala Chemical Society, August, 2001.
- “How much we know about self-aggregated systems?” National Symposium on Self-aggregated systems, Jadavpur University, Calcutta, March, 2002. (This talk was dedicated in Honor of Prof. S.P. Moulik’s 65th birthday felicitation).
- “Micellar catalysis”, UGC Sponsored Workshop on Catalysis, Inorganic Chemistry Dept., A.C. College, Madras University, Oct., 2002.
- “Self-assembled systems: Chemistry and Biology”, DST-JSPS First Symposium on Nanostructured Materials including Catalysis, Tokyo, Japan, March 2003. (This talk was dedicated in honor of Prof. C. N. R. Rao)
- “Physicochemical studies on PEG-PPG-PEG Triblock copolymer micelles in absence and presence of SDS micelles”, National Symposium on Surfactants, Emulsions and Biocolloids, UDCT, Bombay, Dec. 2003.
- “Some micellar systems: Utility of various techniques”, Second DST-JSPS Meeting on Nanomaterials and Techniques Developments, Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, Calcutta, Dec. 2003.
- “The Wide World of Micelles: The Applications in Chemistry, Physics, Biology and Medicine”, Science Club Meet, Chennai, Jan. 2004.
- “Micelle formation in non-aqueous solvents: An existing debate”, Iternational Conference on Soft Matters, Calcutta, Nov-2004.
- “Micelle formation in aqueous and non-aqueous solvents and the role of ligand structures for the aggregated micellar systems”, Chemical Research Society of India (CRSI) Symposium, Trichy-Madurai Local Chapter, Bharathidasan University, Trichy, January 2005.
- “How much we know about self-aggregated systems? The concept of Supramolecular Science”, Indian Academy of Sciences Workshop, Madurai Kamaraj University, March 2005.
- “Micellar and Photocatalists”, Indian Academy of Sciences Workshop, Madurai Kamaraj University, March 2005.
- “Self-assembling characteristics on polymers, peptides, collagens and various surfactant micellar systems”, UGC Refresher Course, Madras University, CLRI, August-September 2005.
- “Utility of various techniques on self-assembled systems”, UGC Refresher Course, Madras University, CLRI, August-September 2005.
- “Polymers, Biopolymers and some supramolecular systems” ( Cheared a Session and also delivered an invited lecture ), International Symposium on Recent Trends in Chemistry, ALPS, 2006, Auxulium College, Vellore, January 2006.
- “How much we know about self-aggregated systems? Utility of various techniques,” CECRI, Karaikudi, 6 th March, 2006.
- “Self organized and supra molecular systems; the use of various techniques,” Inaugural address given at the Loyola Chemical Society, Loyola college, Chennai, August 2006.
- “Safe drinking water: Strategies and challenges” Inaugural address given at Gandhigramam Rural University, Gandhigramam, September 2006.
- ”Paradigm shift from chemical to bioprocessing: Application of enzymes and some drugs” Special lecture delivered at the National Conference on Recent Trends and Challenges in Chemical Engineering, Tirupati University, Tirupati, 18th November 2006.
- ”Self assembled system and some self assembled monolayers” Special lecture delivered at the National Conference on Disperse Systems, Assam University, Silchar, Assam, 23rd November 2006.
- “Enzyme and Environments” Delivered a lecture and Valedictory address at an International symposium on Material Science held at RK Mission Vivekananda College, Mylapore, Chennai, November 2006.
- “Nano-biotechnology and drug development” delivered Special lecture and chaired sessions at Indian Society of Health Administrators, Bangalore, December 2006.
- “Nanoscience and nano technology in the field of collagen and surfactants interaction”, International conference on Nano science and Nano technology, University of Madras, 2007.
- “How much we know about self-aggregated systems: Utility of various techniques on biomimetic chemistry” delivered Prof. BN Ghosh Memorial Award Lecture, BITS Pilani, Rajasthan, February, 2007.
- Convocation address at Cresent Engineering College, Chennai, March 2007.
- Convocation Address at IGNOU, Chennai, March 2007.
- “Innovation in Decentralized sector with Special Reference to Leather: Laboratory to Rural Developments” NISTADS, New Delhi, March 2007.
- “Application of nano biotechnology in medicine and biology”, Sri Ramachandra Medical University, Porur, Chennai, May, 2007 and signed MoU.
- Delivered inaugural address at Delhi International Leather Fair, May 2007.
- Inaugural address at the National Conference on Molecular Structure, Arupadaiveedu Institute of Technology, Vinayaka Mission University, Chennai, July 2007.
- Prof. B.M. Das Memorial Lecture at a function organized by Indian Leather Technologists Association, Kolkatta, August 2007.
- Key note address at International conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, University of Madras, September 2007.
- Invided speech at NATURA ’07 organized by St. Peters Engineering College, October 2007.
- Pleanery Lecture at International Conference on Applied Bioengineering organized by Sathyabama University, December 2007
- Invited Key Note lecture at Sustainable Leather Techology and Development organized by Confederation of Indian Industry, New Delhi, January 2008.
- Invited Key note lecture at APA International Conference on Advances in Polymer Science and Technology, organized by IIT, New Delhi, Jan 2008.
- Invited lecture at International Conference on Soft Matters organized by Indian Society for Surface Science and Technology, Kolkatta, February 2008
- Invited lecture at Current Trends in Drug Discovery organized by Satyabama University, August 2008
- Invited lecture at National Level Workshop on Recent Trends in Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology organized St. Joseph College of Engineering, August 2008
- Lecture on A Project supported by CSIR under Rural Development Programme organized by Shivaji University, Kolhapur, August 2008
- Invited Lecture at National conference on “Electrical and Electronics Engineering”Sastha Engineering College, Chennai, February 2009
- Deliverd Annual Day special address at St.Peters Engineering College, Chennai in February 2009.
- Deliverd Annual Day special address at SSN Engineering College, Chennai in April 2009.
- Deliverd special address during Investiture prize distribution ceremony of Bala Vidya Mandir, Chennai in June 2009
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