The Application of Nanotechnology in the Research and Development of Biosciences
The Department of Supportive Requirements at the University of Technology and Applied Sciences (UTAS), Shinas, successfully organized a workshop titled “The Application of Nanotechnology in the Research and Development of Biosciences” on Thursday, November 13, 2025. The event was held from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM in the Theatre Hall of the Engineering Building and was coordinated by the Department Research Committee (DRC) as part of its ongoing initiatives to enhance faculty research competence.
Dr. Kondaiah Seku delivered a talk on the biogenic synthesis of gold nanoparticles and their applications in wound healing and in vitro anticancer studies. The biogenic synthesis of CMFR-AuNPs provides researchers with a sustainable and cost-effective approach for producing ultra-small nanoparticles (7–10 nm), effectively bridging green chemistry and clinical nanomedicine. This research is particularly significant as it demonstrates a dual-functional material that acts as a high-performance drug delivery system, enhancing doxorubicin-induced apoptosis in HeLa and MCF-7 cancer cell lines, while simultaneously exhibiting potent antioxidant activity and 100% wound-healing efficacy in vivo. By establishing a strong link between eco-friendly fabrication and therapeutic effectiveness in oncology and regenerative medicine, this study offers a versatile framework for developing next-generation dual-action nanotherapeutics for complex conditions such as cancer and diabetic wounds. In addition, Dr. Seku explained the detailed physicochemical characterization of the synthesized materials using techniques such as UV–Visible spectroscopy, FTIR, XRD, SEM, TGA, DSC, and TEM.
The workshop was conducted under the leadership of Dr. Sulaiman Mohammed Saif Al-Risi, Head of the Department of Supportive Requirements. The program was coordinated by Dr. Madhusudhan Reddy Katta, Committee Coordinator, with active support from committee members Dr. Kondaiah Seku and Dr. Devendra Kumar. Their collective efforts ensured the smooth execution and success of the event.
In his closing remarks, Dr. Sulaiman Mohammed Saif Al-Risi commended the Department Research Committee for organizing such an enriching session and thanked Dr. Kondaiah Seku for his insightful contribution. The event concluded with a vote of thanks by the Head of the Department, and a certificate of appreciation was presented to the speaker. Special thanks were extended to Dr. Kalathil Santhosh Kumar for his valuable support in conducting the event.