Sustainable Science Conference at B. Borooah College Brings Together Researchers from India and Abroad

The two day PCMDSS 2026 conference in Guwahati featured 13 technical sessions and 144 research presentations, with participation from institutions including Harvard University, Stanford University and the University of Cambridge.

Sustainable Science Conference at B. Borooah College Brings Together Researchers from India and Abroad
Guwahati, November 5, 2026: The Department of Chemistry at B. Borooah College (Autonomous), Guwahati, concluded the two day International Conference on Progress and Challenges in Modern Day Sustainable Science (PCMDSS 2026), held on November 2 and 3, 2026.
The conference brought together scientists, researchers, academicians and industry experts from India and overseas to discuss developments in sustainable science and their potential applications in addressing environmental and industrial challenges.
Organised in collaboration with the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) and the Pollution Control Board, Assam, the programme focused on scientific research, emerging technologies and environmental sustainability.
The conference included participation from several international academic and research institutions.

These included Harvard University, Stanford University, the University of Cambridge, Uppsala University in Sweden, the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Energy Conversion in Germany, the University of Toulouse and Aix-Marseille University in France, the University of Lincoln in the United Kingdom and the University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka.
Indian institutions represented at the event included the University of Delhi, IISER Kolkata, IIT Guwahati, IIT Roorkee, IIT Patna, IIT Hyderabad, IIT Indore, Gauhati University, Cotton University, Tezpur University, Nagaland University, Mizoram University and Dibrugarh University.
Researchers from several other universities and colleges also participated in the discussions.
The conference featured 13 technical sessions covering renewable energy, green chemistry, waste management, climate change, biomaterials and other areas of sustainable science.

Across the two days, participants delivered 26 invited lectures, 40 short invited lectures, 40 oral presentations and 38 poster presentations.
Together, these accounted for 144 lectures and research presentations, providing opportunities for researchers to discuss their findings and examine possible scientific applications.
The sessions addressed developments in sustainable technologies and the challenges associated with environmental protection, resource management and industrial processes.
The Royal Society of Chemistry sponsored awards for the top three oral and poster presentations.
The awards recognised research contributions and encouraged participation by young scientists and scholars working in sustainable science.

The conference was inaugurated on November 2 in the presence of Dr Arup Kumar Mishra, Chairman of the Pollution Control Board, Assam, who attended as Chief Guest.
Dr Satyendra Nath Barman, Principal of B. Borooah College, welcomed the delegates.
Dr Bijoy S. Goswami introduced the conference theme and discussed its relevance to contemporary scientific and environmental challenges.
The inaugural session featured keynote addresses by Professor B.N. Gosai, ANRF PM Fellow and Professor of Excellence at Gauhati University, and Professor William Jones of the University of Cambridge.
The speakers discussed the importance of scientific research, technological developments and the application of sustainable solutions to practical problems.

A cultural programme featuring the traditions and heritage of Northeast India was also organised on the opening day.
The conference concluded on November 3 with a valedictory session addressed by Dr Pradyumna Mazumdar, Convener of PCMDSS 2026.
During the concluding session, Dr Mazumdar thanked the collaborating organisations, participating institutions, invited speakers, researchers and delegates for their contributions.
He also reiterated the commitment of B. Borooah College to supporting scientific research, academic cooperation and sustainable science education in the region.
The conference provided opportunities for researchers and institutions to explore future academic partnerships, joint research activities and fellowships.

By bringing together participants from different scientific disciplines and geographical regions, PCMDSS 2026 facilitated discussions on the role of research and technology in addressing sustainability challenges.
The event concluded with an emphasis on continued academic engagement and potential collaboration among participating institutions.

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