MBU Hosts DBT-Supported International Conference on Chemical and Biological Sciences
Tirupati, October 2026: Mohan Babu University (MBU) in Tirupati hosted the three-day International Conference on Innovations in Advanced Technologies for Sustainable Society in Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICATS-2026), bringing together scientists, researchers and educationists from more than 10 countries. The conference was supported by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India, along with CSIR and BRNS.
The conference provided a platform for international experts to discuss developments in chemical sciences, biological sciences, biotechnology and health research, with a focus on their applications in building a sustainable society.
Discussions explored how advances in these fields are contributing to healthcare, environmental sustainability and biotechnology. Sessions also examined emerging research, new technologies and ways to translate scientific knowledge into practical applications to address societal challenges.
Experts from the United States, Portugal, France, Taiwan, South Korea, Malaysia, Iraq, Sri Lanka, the Maldives, Australia and other countries participated in the conference. Their contributions facilitated knowledge exchange and discussions on research collaboration across scientific disciplines.
Speaking on the occasion, Vinay Maheshwari, Executive Director and Trustee at Mohan Babu University, said, “We are proud to have hosted ICATS-2026 at MBU. For us, the conference is a reflection of our belief that universities must create spaces where knowledge is questioned, ideas are exchanged, and new thinking can emerge. We hope this association will continue to open new avenues for academic engagement and research, while strengthening MBU’s contribution to the larger scientific community.”
International scientific contributors included Prof. Nuno C. Santos of the University of Lisbon, Portugal; Prof. Cédric Delattre of Université Clermont Auvergne, France; Prof. Malarvili Selvaraja of UCSI University, Malaysia; Prof. Wei-Yu Lin and Prof. Vinoth Kumar Ponnusamy of Kaohsiung Medical University, Taiwan; Prof. Kwang-Sun Kim of Pusan National University, South Korea; and Mohammed Al-Nussairawi of the University of Misan, Iraq, among others.
Indian contributors included Prof. P. Gandeepan of IIT Tirupati; Dr. A. Gnanamani of CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute, Chennai; Dr. B. Anandkumar of the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Kalpakkam; and Dr. A. Rajasekar of Thiruvalluvar University, Vellore.
The conference also provided students and researchers with opportunities to learn about current scientific developments and engage with experts working across different research areas. Discussions addressed challenges related to health, sustainability and society, highlighting the role of interdisciplinary research in developing practical solutions.
ICATS-2026 underscored the importance of collaboration across scientific disciplines and connecting research with real-world applications. The event also formed part of MBU’s efforts to encourage academic engagement and strengthen research and innovation across the sciences.
