National Conference on
Marine Pollution & Ecotoxicology
25 - 27 SEPTEMBER 2024
Kochi, Kerala
TECHNICAL SESSION SCHEDULE
TECHNICAL SESSION 1: LEGACY AND EMERGING POLLUTANTS IN MARINE ECOSYSTEMS
Venue: Hall 1 (Arabian Sea)
Session Chair: - Mr. K V Sharma, MoES-NCCR
Co-Chair: - Dr. Pravakar Mishra
KEYNOTE ADDRESS | Time: 2.30 PM-3.00 PM
Dr. Paromita Chakraborty
SRM Institute of Science and Technology
Topic: Legacy and emerging contaminants in riverine and estuarine/marine catchments along the south-east coast of India: A post-COVID-19 pandemic perspective
KEYNOTE ADDRESS | Time: 3.00 PM -3.30 PM
Dr. V.V.S.S. Sarma
CSIR-NIO
Topic: Impact of climate change on carbon and nitrogen fluxes to the northern Indian Ocean
ORAL SESSION DETAILS
Venue: Hall 1 (Arabian Sea) | Time: 4:20 PM – 5:30 PM
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POSTER PRESENTATION DETAILS
Venue: Near Hall 1 | Time: 4:20 PM – 5:30 PM
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DAY 2 | 26-09-2024
TECHNICAL SESSION 1: LEGACY AND EMERGING POLLUTANTS IN MARINE ECOSYSTEMS
Venue: Hall 1 (Arabian Sea)
Session Chair: - Mr. K V Sharma, MoES-NCCR
Co-Chair: - Dr. Pravakar Mishra
INVITED LECTURE | Time: 10.00 PM-10.30 PM
Dr. Mahesh Mohan
MG University
Topic: Mercury contamination in coastal ecosystems and climate change
INVITED LECTURE | Time: 10.30 PM -11.00 PM
Dr. A Bijukumar
Department of Aquatic Biology & Fisheries, University of Kerala
Topic: Marine Debris and Invasive Species - From Plastisphere to Neopelagic Communities: Challenges and Mitigation
TEA BREAK | 11.00 AM - 11.20 AM
ORAL SESSION DETAILS
Venue: Hall 1 (Arabian Sea) | Time: 11:20 AM – 1:00 PM
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POSTER PRESENTATION DETAILS
Venue: Near Hall 1 | Time: 11:20 AM – 1:00 PM
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TECHNICAL SESSION 2: Changing Environment, Human Health and Risk Assessment
Venue: Hall 2 (Bay of Bengal)
Session Chair: - Dr. Sajeevan TP, Professor and Head, Dept. of Marine Biology, CUSAT
Co-Chair: - Dr. Ramakritinan, Professor and Head, Academy of Maritime Education and Training (AMET)
KEYNOTE ADDRESS | Time: 10.00 PM-10.30 PM
Prof. K. Padmakumar
Director, Centre for Marine Biodiversity, Department of Aquatic Biology & Fisheries, University of Kerala.
Topic: Climate Change, Harmful Algal Blooms, and Seafood Poisoning.
INVITED LECTURE | Time: 10.30 PM -11.00 PM
Dr. Sabu Thomas
Director Centre of Excellence in Microbiome (CoEM), KSCSTE, Govt. of Kerala
Topic: Fight against Antimicrobial Resistance: A One Health Perspective
TEA BREAK | 11.00 AM - 11.20 AM
ORAL SESSION DETAILS
Venue: Hall 2 (Bay of Bengal)
Time: 11:20 AM – 1:00 PM & 3.00 PM - 5.00 PM
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POSTER PRESENTATION DETAILS
Venue: Near Hall 1
Time: 11:20 AM – 1:00 PM & 2.00 PM - 5.00 PM
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Lunch Break | 1.00 PM - 2.00 PM
INVITED LECTURE | Time: 2.30 PM -3.00 PM
Dr. Niladri Sekhar Chatterjee
ICAR - CIFT
Topic: Novel metabolomics approaches of risk assessment for contaminants at environmentally relevant concentrations
TECHNICAL SESSION 3: Environmental Toxicology (Afternoon)
Venue: Hall 1(Arabian Sea)
Session Chair: - Dr. S R Marigoudar,MoES-NCCR
Co-Chair: - Dr. Jayesh Puthumana,CUSAT
KEYNOTE ADDRESS | Time: 2.00 PM-2.30 PM
Dr. Mathan Ramesh
Bharathiar University
Topic: Pharmaceuticals And Personal Care Products (Ppcps) In The Aquatic Environment
KEYNOTE ADDRESS | Time: 2.30 PM -3.00 PM
Dr. Neel Aluru
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, USA
Topic: Importance Of Mechanistic Toxicology In Environmental And Human Health Risk Assessment
INVITED LECTURE | Time: 3.00 PM -3.30 PM
Dr. S. Anbumani
CSIR-IITR
Topic: Emerging Contaminants Induced Developmental Neurotoxicity: A Tiny Fish with Big Splash in Ecotoxicology
ORAL SESSION DETAILS
Venue: Hall 1 (Arabian Sea)
Time: 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM & 4.30 PM - 5.00 PM
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POSTER PRESENTATION DETAILS
Venue: Near Hall 1
Time: 2.00 PM - 5.00 PM
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Dinner & Culture Programs | 6.30 PM - 8.30 PM
DAY 3 | 27-09-2024
TECHNICAL SESSION 4: Innovative Technologies & Regulatory Framework (Forenoon)
Venue: Hall 1 (Arabian Sea)
Session Chair: - Prof. Dr. Usha K Aravind, CUSAT
Co-Chair: - Dr. Aneesh V. Pillai, CUSAT
KEYNOTE ADDRESS | Time: 10.00 PM-10.30 PM
Dr. T V Ramachandra
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
Topic: Conservation of Aghanashini Wetlands - RAMSAR wetland of international significance: Ecosystem-based Adaptation of Climate change
INVITED LECTURE | Time: 10.30 PM -11.00 PM
Er. Sumithra S
Kerala State Pollution Control Board
Topic: Coastal/ marine pollution – efforts taken for regulation and control
TEA BREAK | 11.00 AM - 11.20 AM
KEYNOTE ADDRESS | Time: 11.20 PM-11.50 PM
Dr. S. R. Marigoudar
MoES-NCCR
Topic: Sea water quality criteria for priority metals in coastal waters of India
ORAL SESSION DETAILS
Venue: Hall 1 (Arabian Sea)
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POSTER PRESENTATION DETAILS
Venue: Near Hall 1
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TECHNICAL SESSION 5: Seafood Safety & Sustainable Aquaculture (Forenoon)
Venue: Hall 2 (Arabian Sea)
Session Chair: - Dr. Harikrishnan Mahadevan, CUSAT
Co-Chair: - Dr. Niladri Sekhar Chatterjee, CIFT
KEYNOTE ADDRESS | Time: 10.00 AM-10.30 AM
Dr. G Sugumar
Professor (Retd.) & Former Vice-Chancellor Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University
Topic: Compliance with International Standards - key to Sustainability of Shrimp Aquaculture in India
KEYNOTE ADDRESS | Time: 10.30 AM -11.00 AM
Dr. T V Sankar
Principal Scientist (Retd.), ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (CIFT)
Topic: Microbial food safety concerns in fish and fishery products
ORAL SESSION DETAILS
Venue: Hall 1 (Arabian Sea)
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POSTER PRESENTATION DETAILS
Venue: Near Hall 1
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Valedictory Function | 3.00 PM onwards