EIACP (PC-RP) on Environmental Problems of Mining

Date | 10th December 2024:

 
Dignitaries at the dias (L to R): Invited Expert - Dr. Rajat Nag, Assistant Professor, UCD School of Biosystems and Food Engineering, University College Dublin, Ireland; Guest of Honour - Prof. Sukumar Mishra, Director, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad; Chief Guest - Prof. Prem Vrat, Chairman, BoG, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad; Prof. Sunil Kumar Gupta, HOD (CD), Dept. of ESE, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad; Prof. S. R. Samadder, Professor, Dept. of ESE, IIT (ISM) & Convener of the Workshop.

The Department of Environmental Science and Engineering (ESE), IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, in collaboration with the School of Biosystems and Food Engineering, University College Dublin, Ireland, and EIACP Programme Centre (RP) as the organizing partner, successfully inaugurated the 4-day workshop on "Microbial and Chemical Risk Assessment Framework" on 10th December 2024, at GLJT, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad. The event was graced by 75 nos. of participants including, esteemed dignitaries, faculty members, staffs, research scholars, and B.Tech & M.Tech students.

The ceremony began with the traditional lamp lighting ceremony, symbolizing the enlightenment of knowledge and wisdom. The dignitaries on the dais included, Chief Guest - Prof. Prem Vrat, Chairman, BoG, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, Guest of Honour - Prof. Sukumar Mishra, Director, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, Invited Expert - Dr. Rajat Nag, Assistant Professor, UCD School of Biosystems and Food Engineering, University College Dublin, Ireland, Prof. Sunil Kumar Gupta, HOD (CD), Dept. of ESE, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad and Prof. S. R. Samadder, Professor, Dept. of ESE, IIT (ISM) & Convener of the Workshop.

After the ceremonial lighting of the lamp, Prof. S. R. Samadder, Workshop Convener, warmly welcomed all the attendees and provided an insightful introduction to the workshop's objectives. Prof. Samadder emphasized the critical importance of microbial and chemical risk assessment, focusing on hazard identification, exposure assessment, hazard characterization, and risk characterization. Prof. Samadder explained that the workshop would cover qualitative, semi-quantitative, and probabilistic models, showcasing real-world applications from Dr. Rajat Nag's research. Prof. Samadder, further highlighted the workshop’s exploration of the interconnections between climate change and its impact on human and environmental health, aligning with Mission LiFE: Lifestyle for Environment, which advocates for sustainable living and environmentally conscious practices.

This was followed by an address by Prof. Sunil Kumar Gupta, HOD (CD), Department of ESE, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, who addressed the gathering, elaborating on the department's ongoing initiatives and its achievements in advancing research and education in environmental sciences and engineering. He emphasized the vision behind hosting such multidisciplinary workshops, highlighting the department’s dedication to fostering research and capacity building. Prof. Gupta also underlined the department’s alignment with Mission LiFE campaign.

Prof. Riya Dutta, Assistant Professor, Dept. of ESE, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad introduced the Invited Expert, Dr. Rajat Nag, providing an overview of his academic contributions and expertise in microbial and chemical risk assessment, predictive modelling, and environmental health. Her introduction set the tone for the workshop's academic depth and practical applications.

Invited Expert, Dr. Rajat Nag, Assistant Professor, UCD School of Biosystems and Food Engineering, University College Dublin, Ireland, delivered a brief and engaging address, introducing University College Dublin and its School of Biosystems and Food Engineering. He expressed his enthusiasm for collaborating with IIT (ISM) Dhanbad and provided an outline of the key themes to be explored during the workshop, scheduled from 10th to 13th December 2024. Dr. Rajat also conveyed his delight at the strong response to the workshop, with around 60 participants registering, reflecting significant interest in the subject.

The Guest of Honour, Prof. Sukumar Mishra, extended a warm welcome to the participants and lauded the Department of Environmental Science and Engineering and EIACP Programme Centre (RP) for their proactive approach in organizing such an impactful workshop. Prof. Mishra emphasized the importance of fostering international academic partnerships and urged participants to utilize the opportunity for holistic learning and innovation.

The Chief Guest, Prof. Prem Vrat, Chairman, BoG, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, delivered an inspiring address, reflecting on the significance of risk assessment frameworks in safeguarding public health and the environment. He commended the organizers for curating a workshop that integrates advanced methodologies with real-world applications and encouraged participants to contribute to the broader goals of sustainable development.

The event also featured the felicitation of the distinguished guests as a gesture of appreciation. Prof. Prem Vrat was honoured by Prof. Sukumar Mishra, while Prof. Sukumar Mishra was felicitated by Prof. S. K. Gupta. Additionally, Dr. Rajat Nag was presented with a token of appreciation by Prof. S. R. Samadder, acknowledging their invaluable contributions to the workshop and their support for its objectives.

The inauguration concluded with a heartfelt vote of thanks delivered by Prof. Riya Dutta, expressing gratitude to the dignitaries, participants, organizing team, media & Press and collaborators for their contributions to the workshop's success. The ceremony ended on a patriotic note with the National Anthem, followed by a group photograph, capturing the memorable beginning of this 4-Days Workshop.

The workshop serves as a dynamic platform for knowledge exchange, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue and equipping participants with advanced skills in microbial and chemical risk assessment. It emphasizes critical thinking, professional problem-solving, and the evaluation of applied modelling approaches. Participants will utilize state-of-the-art software and quantitative tools, gaining practical experience in designing and implementing quantitative risk assessment (QRA) models. By the end of the programme, they will possess the skills to characterise and communicate risks effectively, contributing to food and environmental safety advancements while gaining practical experience in designing and implementing QRA in multidisciplinary contexts.

Glimpses of Inaugural Ceremony of the 4-Days Workshop on "Microbial and Chemical Risk Assessment Framework" held on 10.12.2024.

Welcoming of Chief Guest - Prof. Prem Vrat, Chairman, BoG, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad with flower bouquet.

Welcoming of Guest of Honour - Prof. Sukumar Mishra, Director, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad with flower bouquet.

Welcoming of Invited Expert - Dr. Rajat Nag, Assistant Professor, UCD School of Biosystems and Food Engineering, University College Dublin, Ireland with flower bouquet.

Welcoming of Prof. Sunil Kumar Gupta, HOD (CD), Dept. of ESE, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad with flower bouquet.

Welcoming of Prof. S. R. Samadder, Professor, Dept. of ESE, IIT (ISM) & Convener of the Workshop with flower bouquet.

Lamp Lighting Ceremony: Lighting a lamp by Prof. Prem Vrat.

Lamp Lighting Ceremony: Lighting a lamp by Prof. Sukumar Mishra.

Lamp Lighting Ceremony: Lighting a lamp by Dr. Rajat Nag.

Lamp Lighting Ceremony: Lighting a lamp by Prof. Sunil Kumar Gupta.

Lamp Lighting Ceremony: Lighting a lamp by Prof. S. R. Samadder.

Address about the Workshop by Prof. S. R. Samadder, Workshop Convener.

Address about the Workshop by Prof. S.K. Gupta, HOD (CD), Dept. of ESE, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad.

Address about University College Dublin, Ireland by Invited Expert - Dr. Rajat Nag, Assistant Professor, UCD School of Biosystems and Food Engineering, University College Dublin, Ireland.

Welcome Address by Guest of Honour, Prof. Sukumar Mishra, Director, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad.

Address by Chief Guest, Prof. Prem Vrat, Chairman, BoG, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad.

Felicitation of Chief Guest - Prof. Prem Vrat, Chairman, BoG, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad by Prof. Sukumar Mishra, Director, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad.

Felicitation of Guest of Honour - Prof. Sukumar Mishra, Director, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad by Prof. Sunil Kumar Gupta, HOD (CD), Dept. of ESE, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad.

Felicitation of Invited Expert - Dr. Rajat Nag, Assistant Professor, UCD School of Biosystems and Food Engineering, University College Dublin, Ireland by Prof. S.R. Samadder, Professor, Dept. of ESE, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad & Workshop Convener.

Vote of Thanks delivered by Prof. Riya Dutta, Assistant Professor, Dept. of ESE, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad.

Participants including Research Scholars and B.tech/M.Tech Students attending the Inaugural Ceremony of 4-Day Workshop at GJLT, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad.

Faculty members, Staffs along with other dignitaries attending the Inaugural Ceremony of 4-Day Workshop at GJLT, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad.

Dignitaries at the dias singing the National Anthem.

Singing of the National Anthem by the participants.

 
Group Photo.

Newspaper Clippings:

(Source: Bihar Observer; Dt: 11.12.2024)

4-Day Workshop on 'Microbial & Chemical Risk Assessment Framework' successfully inaugurated today (10/12/24), organized by EIACP(PC-RP), Dept. of ESE, @IITISM_DHANBAD, in association with @ucddublin.
Link: https://t.co/cwJYZeFS1V#MissionLiFE#ProPlanetPeople@moefcc@EIACPIndia pic.twitter.com/v0RjgivAr6

— IIT(ISM) EIACP (PC-RP) (@EnvisIit) December 10, 2024

4-Days Workshop Highlights:

Day: I

• Introduction to Microbial Risk.
• Basic Statistics: Fundamentals, Histograms and Distributions.
• Use of different distributions with the @Risk Plugin along with problem solving examples.

Day: II

• Introduction to Chemical Risk.
• Predictive modelling formation and Monte Carlo Simulaition, sensitivity analysis.
• Bayesian statistics with problem solving examples.

Day: III

• Demonstration of sample Excel Model.
• Case study with sample conference paper writing.
• Brief discussion session on participant's problem-based learning.

Day: IV

• Participant's own Problem Solving session with creative thinking.
• Feedback to improve models created by the participants and model fine tuning.
• 5-minutes Presentation by the participants on problem/solution related to risk assessment.