19 Jun 2023|Noida | Amity University, Noida
Advanced Workshop on “The Applications of Nuclear Security: Detection Equipment and Methodologies" commences at Amity
Amity Institute of Nuclear Science & Technology (AINST), Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida Campus, organized a Four-day, Advanced Workshop on “The Applications of Nuclear Security: Detection Equipment and Methodologies" under the patronage of Texas A&M University (TAMU), Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), US, from 19th to 22nd June, 2023.
The objectives of the workshop include imparting knowledge on radiation detection mechanism, providing hands on training on various radiation detection systems and demonstrating their importance to the participants for nuclear security. 25 participants(scientists and research scholars) from organizations such as National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), UPES Dehradun, IITs, Mody University, Rajasthan and many other institutions participated in the workshop.
Delivering the Keynote Address, Dr. A.K. Sinha, Former Director, UGC-DAE Consortium for Scientific Research, Indore, averred, “In order to evolve strategies to handle any potential nuclear mishap, we need to put our best efforts while using the latest advances in the technologies in nuclear detection, radiation biology, medical sciences, remote/robotic control, handling modern communication methods and other associated fields. There is a critical need to establish protocols, methodologies and techniques for a prompt detection and an unambiguous identification of the nature of radiation, ponder and devise ways to mitigate the ill-effects of such radiation and organize a cohesive program for a gross societal awareness and training.”
Highlighting the significance of the Workshop, Dr. Craig Marianno, Deputy Director Center for Nuclear Security Science and Policy Initiatives, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University (TAMU) asserted, “Science is highly technical and complicated yet at the same time it is highly interesting and engaging. It is important to have trained personnels and experts who can handle various radiation detection systems to prevent any untoward incidents, which can be achieved through education and training, and the workshop aims to provide the same to the participants. Participants must ask relevant questions and interact freely so that they get maximum benefit from this workshop.”
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. W. Selvamurthy, President, Amity Science Technology and Innovation Foundation stated, “The Workshop is being organized at the right time when India has the G-20 Presidency and also India is the 6th Nuclear power of the world. Nuclear Science is very important to create awareness about how to identify, prevent and quantify the threats so that Nuclear Power is not misused and is used for the right purpose.
During the four-day workshop, Panel Discussions on various topics such as “Emerging Technology in Nuclear Safety and Security”, “Radiation Detectors & Detection Mechanisms, Security Sensors/Portal Monitors Working & Limitations” and “Comparison Of Efficiency & Resolution of Various Detectors for Gamma Ray Spectroscopy”, will be conducted amongst others. Many eminent Scientists from reputed organizations including Dr. D. Datta from Heritage Institute of Technology, Kolkata, Dr. R. P. Singh from Inter University Accelerator Centre, New Delhi, Dr. Pawan Kuleriya from JNU and Dr. Kaushik Banerjee from Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre, Kolkata, have been invited as panellists, to name a few. In addition, the workshop will include lectures, classroom demonstrations, hands-on exercise, tabletop exercise and case studies.
The Welcome Address was delivered by Prof.(Dr.)Alpana Goel, Director, AINST and a Book titled “The Unreasoned Fear of Radiation” written by Dr. Samyak S Munot, Department of Atomic Energy, Homi Bhabha National Institute, was also released during the Inaugural Ceremony of the workshop.