Rourkela: The 3rd International Conference on Bioprocess for Sustainable Environment and Energy (ICBSEE -INDIA 2022) was hosted in hybrid mode by NIT Rourkela’s Biotechnology and Medical Engineering department from June 20 to 24.
The purpose of the conference was to highlight recent advances in the development of bioprocess strategies for sustainable energy development and waste management to promote a clean and green environment.
Addressing the participants, chief guest Pramod Kumar Satapathy, the ED of Rourkela Steel Plant said: “Climate change is the greatest threat to a sustainable future, so addressing this issue with the help of science is an opportunity. Through ICBSEE 2022, experts from the field are sharing knowledge and a common understanding of the subject. This conference will indeed help participants to exchange ideas and discover novel opportunities for networking to broaden their knowledge.”
Prof. K Umamaheshwar Rao (Director, NIT Rourkela) encouraged the audience to promote and practise sustainable living by saving water, soil, trees and other natural resources.
Lecturers and experts from countries like the USA, The Netherlands, Sweden, Finland, Malaysia, Egypt, China, Hong Kong, Oman, Syria enlightened the participants with their expertise on the subject.
The five-day conference saw a total of 200 research work papers on Environment, Wastewater Treatment, Health Impact of Environmental Pollution, Bioprocess, Energy etc. being submitted by the participants for further assessment and publication.