The resource person for the session was Ms Bhavya P, an alumna of the department and currently working as a Patent Analyst at Molecular Connections Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru. The programme began with an introductory address by Dr Amrutha K, who warmly introduced the resource person and highlighted her academic background, professional journey, and relevance of her industry experience for postgraduate chemistry students.
In her lecture, Ms Bhavya P shared real-life professional experiences, providing insights into her transition from academia to the industrial sector. She elaborated on her role as a Patent Analyst and discussed the relevance of chemistry knowledge in intellectual property and industrial applications. The session highlighted emerging career opportunities for chemistry postgraduates in non-traditional sectors.
The speaker also stressed the importance of professional networking platforms such as LinkedIn, guiding students on building effective professional profiles, networking strategies, and career exploration. Further, she offered practical guidance on postgraduate project work, encouraging students to select industry-oriented and application-based research topics.
The session was interactive and informative, enabling students to gain clarity on industry expectations, skill development, and career planning. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by Mayalaxmi S Kamath, expressing appreciation to the speaker for her valuable insights and guidance.
The seminar successfully met its objectives of enhancing industry awareness, career readiness, and project planning skills among postgraduate chemistry students and contributed positively to their professional development.
