The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay is organizing an Institute lecture on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. 
The details of the lecture are provided below:

Title: "Translating Fundamentals: Innovations in Molecular and Nano Engineering of Gold"

Speaker: Prof. Suresh Bhargava
Distinguished Professor & Director-CAMIC Centre,
School of Science, RMIT University

About the Speaker:

Distinguished Professor Suresh Bhargava, is an internationally acclaimed scientist from the Asia-Pacific region, whose transformative contributions have revolutionised Catalysis, Materials, Nanotechnology, and the Resource Sector. Renowned for bridging the gap between fundamental research, engineering, and impactful real-world applications, he stands as a pioneer in interdisciplinary innovation. Prof. Suresh Bhargava is also a Visiting VAJRA Fellow at IIT Bombay. 

With an outstanding academic record of over 800 highly cited publications, two books, 20 book chapters, 12 patents, and more than 350 keynote and plenary lectures, Professor Bhargava has consistently demonstrated a unique ability to translate scientific breakthroughs into groundbreaking technologies. His industrial leadership extends to collaborations with global giants such as Alcoa, Hindalco, BHP Billiton, QPM, and Rio Tinto. He currently holds the QPM Industrial Chair of Critical Minerals for EV Batteries, further exemplifying his commitment to advancing the frontiers of sustainable technology. He also served as a non-executive board member of the Aditya Bila Group (ABML) for over 8 years. Professor Bhargava’s exceptional contributions have earned him numerous accolades, including the CHEMECA Medal—the highest honour in Chemical Engineering in Australia and New Zealand—the prestigious P.C. Ray Chair of INSA, and two Honoris Causa doctorates, one presented by Univesity of Rajasthan in 2009 by the then President of India Prathibha Pati and the last month from AcSIR, presented by India’s Minister of Science and Technology Dr Jitendrea Singh. In 2022, he was decorated by Queen Elizabeth II with the Order of Australia, a civilian honour equivalent to India’s Padma Bhushan.

Speaker's webpage:
https://academics.rmit.edu.au/suresh-bhargava?_gl=1*10oy69d*_gcl_au*MTI1MDQ5NzM1MC4xNzM1NzI2NTEw

Abstract:

Gold, long revered as a noble metal, has transcended its traditional role in metallurgy and ornamentation to emerge as a versatile material in molecular and nano-engineering. This talk explores the transformative journey of gold, bridging fundamental research and translational innovations. At the molecular scale, gold’s unique electronic and chemical properties enable precise engineering for catalytic, optical, and biomedical applications. Simultaneously, advances in nano-engineering have unlocked its potential for creating novel nanostructures with unparalleled electronic, catalytical, and sensing properties. Through this presentation, we will delve into groundbreaking methodologies for manipulating gold’s characteristics at the atomic and nanoscale, unravelling the science behind its dual persona. Examples will highlight the integration of fundamental principles into real-world applications, from targeted drug delivery systems and environmental sensors to renewable energy technologies. This convergence of molecular and nano-engineering not only redefines gold’s utility but also underscores the broader potential of translating fundamental discoveries into impactful technological solutions.