🌿 Career Guidance Talk on “Green Chemistry: Commitment, Opportunities and Obstacles”
Organized by the Department of Chemistry
📅 Date: 24th September 2025
🎓 Audience: TYBSc Major Chemistry Students
👨🏫 Resource Person: Prof. Antonio (Tony) Patti, Professor, School of Chemistry, Monash University, Australia
The Department of Chemistry organized a Career Guidance Talk for TYBSc Major Chemistry students on 24th September 2025.
The session was conducted by Prof. Antonio (Tony) Patti, Professor, School of Chemistry, Monash University, Australia, who delivered an inspiring talk on the topic —
“Green Chemistry: Commitment, Opportunities and Obstacles.”
🧪 About the Session
Prof. Patti’s talk focused on the emerging importance of Green Chemistry in today’s world and the various opportunities it presents for future chemists.
He discussed multiple areas where Green Chemistry principles can be applied, including:
🌾 Sustainable Agriculture and Aquaculture
💊 Green Chemistry in the Pharmaceutical Industry
⚙️ Environment-friendly Manufacturing and Production Systems
He emphasized how Green Chemistry contributes to achieving the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs), while acknowledging that challenges such as global inequalities remain significant barriers.
🌍 Key Insights
Prof. Patti also highlighted the future prospects of Goa’s growing industrial hubs, particularly those focusing on:
Electric Vehicle (EV) components
Green packaging solutions
Biotechnology production
Renewable energy innovations
In his address, he encouraged all participants to support and sign the Stockholm Declaration, reinforcing a collective commitment toward a sustainable and greener future.
👩🎓 Participation
A total of 29 students attended and benefitted from the insightful session, gaining a deeper understanding of career opportunities in Green Chemistry and its crucial role in shaping a sustainable scientific future.
✨ Conclusion
The talk served as an eye-opening and motivating experience, inspiring young chemists to embrace sustainability in their future endeavors and explore the interdisciplinary impact of Green Chemistry across global industries.