Namchi, 27 March : The Sikkim Institute of Science and Technology (SIST) proudly announces that Dr. Parita Basnet, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, has been awarded a prestigious research grant under the Research Promotion Scheme of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).
The sanctioned grant of ₹35 lakhs will support the research project titled:
“Biosynthesised ZnO-Based Advanced Nanomaterials for the Photocatalytic Degradation of Pharmaceutical Contaminants, Including Antibiotics, Analgesics, and Antipyretics.”
Dr. Karma Hissey Lepcha, Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, will contribute as Co-Investigator to this interdisciplinary research initiative.
This significant achievement reflects the continued academic excellence fostered under the mentorship and guidance of Prof. (Dr.) B.B. Pradhan, Principal-cum-Director, SIST, whose research leadership has been instrumental in this success.
The institution extends its sincere congratulations to Dr. Basnet and Dr. Lepcha and wishes them continued success in the execution and impactful outcomes of this research endeavor.