Padma Vibhushan Prof. M. M. Sharma Delivers Expert Talk on Advances in Separation Technologies at Panjab University

Chandigarh, October 16, 2026: Dr. S. S. Bhatnagar University Institute of Chemical Engineering & Technology (UICET) organised a high-profile Expert Talk on "Advances in Separation Technologies." The session was delivered by globally venerated chemical engineer, Padma Vibhushan Prof. M. M. Sharma, drawing prominent academicians, faculty members, research scholars, and students.
The academic celebration commenced with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp by dignitaries, signifying the triumph of wisdom over uncertainty and marking the commencement of an intellectual journey. Welcoming the audience, Prof. Anupama Thakur, Chairperson of UICET, underscored the institution's rich legacy of scientific inquiry and nation-building, while emphasizing the imperative of academic collaboration and cutting-edge research in addressing present-day chemical engineering challenges.
"Separation technologies remain at the heart of chemical engineering—vital for efficient materials processing, product purification, resource recovery, and the creation of sustainable industrial processes."
Prof. Man Mohan Sharma—Fellow of the Royal Society (UK), recipient of the Padma Vibhushan (2001), Padma Bhushan (1987), Leverhulme Medal, and Shanti SwarupBhatnagar Prize, and Emeritus Professor of Eminence at the Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Mumbai—delivered an insightful discourse connecting fundamental scientific tenets with real-world industrial complexities. He elaborated on pioneering breakthroughs in multiphase reactions, absorption processes, catalysis, and modern separation paradigms that are steering sustainable industrial transformation.
Distinguished academician Prof. S. K. Sharma, Emeritus Professor at UICET and closely associated with the Energy Research Centre at Panjab University, addressed the audience, highlighting the role of engineering education, scientific curiosity, and renewable energy technologies in tackling global ecological concerns.
In recognition of their enduring contributions to scientific advancement, Chairperson Prof. Anupama Thakur presented commemorative tokens of appreciation to Prof. M. M. Sharma and Prof. S. K. Sharma. The event drew to a successful close with a formal vote of thanks delivered by Prof. Urvashi Gupta, who acknowledged the invaluable participation of dignitaries, organizers, and scholars.