Mohali News: FDP organised by Department of Biotechnology CGC Landra
Mohali: The Department of Biotechnology, Chandigarh College of Technology (CCT), CGC Landran organised a five-day Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on ‘Research-based Teaching and Learning Methods in Life Sciences’. Faculty members had the opportunity to engage in in-depth discussions and training sessions with invited experts on the importance of teaching methodologies, research enrichment and practical application of new teaching tools. The FDP included special workshops, interactive discussions and technical sessions covering a wide range of topics including advanced research techniques, importance of AI tools in research-based teaching processes and statistical testing.
Apart from strengthening the participants’ understanding of analytical techniques and statistical methods appropriate for research, it helped in enhancing the quality of teaching pedagogy and reinforcing the teaching-learning process. The FDP underscored CGC’s commitment to encourage continuous learning, innovation and academic excellence among its faculty. The inaugural session of the FDP was graced by the presence of Chief Guest Dr. Atul Sachdev, Senior Director Gastroenterology, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mohali, Guest of Honour Dr. Balwinder Singh Soch, Professor and Head, Department of Biotechnology and Food Technology, Punjabi University, Patiala. They were welcomed by Dr. Saurabh Sharma, Director Principal, CCT and Dr. Palki Sahib Kaur, Head, Department of Biotechnology, CGC Landran. The five-day FDP was led by five eminent speakers including Dr. Balwinder Singh Soch, Ms. Gurleen Kaur, Psychologist, CGC Landran, Dr. Ruchi Singla, Director, R&D, ACIC RISE Association, CGC Landran and Tulsi, Professor (Retd.), NITTTR.
