Lectures & Orations

International

1. Invited lecture (Online) in the “XXIV International Congress Phytofarm 2023” on “Ethnopharmacology for Phytopharmaceutical Development: An Integrated Approach Based on Synergy and Systems Biology”, organized by St. Petersburg State Chemical Pharmaceutical University, St. Petersberg, Russia during May 25-27, 2023

2. Invited lecture (Online) in the Council for Ayurveda Research - Global Consortium for Collaborative Research in Ayurveda on February 27, 2022.

3. Invited lecture (Online) on “Ethnopharmacology & Traditional Medicine with special reference to Cucurbitaceae in Health Promotion” in the 4th International Conferebnce of UNITED Scientific Group on “Traditional Medicine, Phytochemistry and Medicinal Plants”, during February 07-08, 2022.

4. Invited Lecture (Online) on “The use of herbs from Ayurveda in COVID-19” in the virtual conference of ‘The 9th Good Practice in Traditional Chinese Medicine Research Association Annual Meeting during November 09-10, 2021.

5. Paris, France - Invited lecture (Online) on “Lok Shastriya Parampara - Exploring Tradition to Translation” in the virtual International Conference on Traditional Medicine, Ethnomedicine and Natural Therapies during September 24-25, 2021.

6. Thessaloniki , Greece - Invited speaker (Online) in the International Virtual Congress of the International Society for Ethnopharmacology (ISE), on Pharmacopiae for Indian Herbal Drugs organized by Aristotle University of Thessaloniki , Greece during April 18-20, 2021.

7. Pritoria, South Africa - Invited speaker (Online) in the International virtual Conference of African Phytomidicine Society on “Drug development for Natural Resources – Product Development” organized by African Phytomidicine Society on March 09, 2021.

8. Pritoria, South Africa – Invited speaker (Online) in International digital Convention of BIO Africa 2020 on “Validation of Traditional Medicine – Evidence bnased Ethnopharmacological Claims”, organized by Department of Science and Innovation, Republic of South Africa during August 24-26, 2020.

9. Shenzhen, China - Invited speaker in the international frontiers forum on TCM ＆ the 2nd editorial board meeting on "Synergy in herbal drugs - A translational approach towards traditional medicine inspired drug development" at Shenzhen, China during July 29-August 1, 2019.

10. Dresden, Germany - Invited Speaker 19th International Congress of International Society for Ethnopharmacology (ISE 2019) on “Ethnopharmacology - Bridging Cultures and Continents", Technische Universität Dresden, Germany, June 12-14, 2019.

11. Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Metabolomics of Medicinal Plants – A Versatile Tool for Establishing the Synergy in Traditional Medicine International conference on Modernization of Chinese Medicine & Health Products (ICMCM), Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, August 16-17, 2018

12. University of Bonn, Germany - Invited Speaker, Synergy Forum on “Exploring Synergy in Ayurveda and Traditional Indian Systems of Medicine”. University of Bonn, Germany. March 9 -10, 2018.

13. Dhaka, Bangladesh - Invited Speaker 18th International Congress of ISE & 5th International Congress of SFE-INDIA (ISE SFEC 2018) on “Ethnopharmacology and Drug Development: Innovation meets Tradition”. University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. January 13-15, 2018.

14. University of Free State, South Africa - Invited Speaker South Africa Annual Pharmacology Conference (SAPHARM-2017) on “Regulation and promotion of Traditional Medicine: Indian perspective”. University of Free State, South Africa. October 1-4, 2017.

15. Dhaka, Bangladesh – invited lecture on “Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors from medicinal plants for Cardivascular diseases (CVD)” in preconference International Congress of the Society for Ethnopharmacolgy and Society for Ethnopharmacology, India (ISE-SFEC), Dhaka University, Dhaka, May 21, 2017.

16. Lebanon – invited speakr on “Ayurveda - Evidence based health care for the community” in 17th International Congress of the Society for Ethnopharmacolgy- ISE “Ethnopharmacology at the Crossroads of Cultures and Disciplines”, Holy Spirit University of Kaslik, Lebanon, 24-28 April, 2017.

17. Yulin, China - Invited lecture on “Ethnopharmacology and AYUSH medicine: India perspective” in 16thInternational Congress of Ethnopharmacology (ICE), Association of Chinese Medicine, Medicine and Health Division of Chinese Academy of Engineering, and Guangxi , Association for Science and Technology, Yulin, Guangxi, China, May 15-19, 2016.

18. Petra, Jordan - invited speaker on “Evidence based validation of Indian traditional medicine –way forward” in 15thInternational Congress of the International Society for Ethnopharmacology, ShoubakUniversity College, Petra, Jordan, May 06-08, 2015.

19. Mississippi, USA - invited speaker on “Evidence Based Validation of Traditional Medicine - Farm to Pharma” in 15th Annual International Conference on the Science of Botanicals (ICSB), University of Mississippi Oxford, Mississippi, USA, April 13-16, 2015.

20. Nanjing, China – invited speaker on “Safety related quality issues - Approach for evaluation of herbal medicinal plants through marker analysis” in 3rd Annual Meeting of the Good Practice in TCM Research Association & 5th Annual Meeting of the Specialty Committee of TCM Pharmaceutical Analysis of WRCMS, Nanjing, China, July 18-20, 2014.

21. Tokushima, Japan -invited lecture on “Integrated approaches for globalization of traditional/herbal medicine” in International Symposium on Developing drugs and pharmacy awareness and education from a regional viewpoint: Herbs, biological diversity and expression of rural community healthcare, University of Tokushima, Japan, 10-12, January 2014.

22. Tokushima, Japan -invited lecture on “Pharmaceutical Education in India” in International Forum on Discussion for Pharmacist Education Institute of Health Biosciences at Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Tokushima, Japan, 10-14, February 2013.

23. Dhaka, Bangladesh - invited speaker on “Shifting Paradigm for Validation of Traditional Medicine: Need and Reality”. 2nd AYUNS International Ayurvedic Conference on Modality of Ayurvedic and Traditional Medicine at the University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh, January 26, 2013.

24. Cape Town, South Africa - Visiting Scientist for India-Brazil-South Africa (IBSA), Trilateral Cooperation in Science & Technology, Project. “Novel Drug Discovery and Development approaches for the Pharmacological immune enhancers in immune compromised individuals” Medical Research Council, Cape Town, South Africa, September 15-22, 2011.

25. Basel, Switzerland - International symposium for “High Performance Thin Layer Chromatography” – Invited plenary speaker on “Marker Profiling- Evidence Based Approach for Quality Evaluation of Herbs in Indian System of Medicine”. July 6-8, 2011, Basel, Switzerland.

26. Albacete, Spain: 11thCongress of the International Society for Ethnopharmacology (ISE 2010), on “Continuity and change in ethnopharmacology: Transdisciplinary science for our future” – Invited plenary speaker on “Changing scenario for promotion and development of Ayurveda in ISM – way forward” September 20-25, 2010, Albacete, Spain.

27. Washington DC, USA: 46th Annual meeting of the Drug Information Association (DIA), USA, as a Chairman for the session on “Safety perspective including adulteration for dietary supplements” and speaker on “Good manufacturing practices for dietary supplements” 2005, Walter E. Washington convention center Washington DC, USA, June 13-17, 2010.

28. Tokushima University, Japan: Invited Lecture on ‘Exploring leads from Ayurveda- the evidence based approach’ through the exchange visit for joint research collaboration through the India Japan Program of Cooperation [DST- JPC] with the DST-JSPS collaborative research program from Department of Science and Technology [DST], Government of India, March 20-25, 2010.

29. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: 3rd Global Bio-herb Economic Forum 2009 as an invited speaker for the session on “Treatment and Prevention of diseases with Natural Products” Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, December 11-13, 2009.

30. Tianjin, China: The International Conference for Bioeconomy [BioEco] as a invited speaker for the session on “Strategies for Revitalization of Traditional Alternative and Complementary Medicine [TACM] with International Cooperation” Tianjin, China; June 26-28, 2009.

31. Boston USA: 44th meeting of the Drug Information Association (DIA), USA, as a Chairman and speaker for the session “Promoting Safe Natural Health Products from Field to Bedside with International Coordination”, June 22-26, 2008.

32. Tokushima University, Japan: The Joint Meeting of The Japanese Histamine Society and The Yakubutsu Kassei Symposium” as an invited speaker for the session on “Exploring Anti-allergic potential from Ayurvedic herbs”, Japan, October 23, 2008.

33. Taiho Pharmaceutical Co, Japan: Invited lecture on “Confluencing strategies for the development of Indian NHP” Otsuka, Japan, October 22, 2008.

34. Beijing, China: WHO Congress on Traditional Medicine, Hosted by the Ministry of Health of China and State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine of China as a Chairman and speaker for the session on “Indian TACM-Perspectives and Evaluation”, Beijing, China, November 6-9, 2008.

35. Seoul, Korea: The 12th International Conference on Traditional Medicine “Practical Medicine for Consilience” as a Chairman and speaker for the session on “Indian TACM - Exploring the Approaches for Their Development”, COEX, Seoul, Korea, November 13, 2008.

36. London, UK: “Uses and abuses of evidence in HE policy making” organized by Leading Education and Social Research seminar program at the Institute of Education on 5th February 2008.

37. Atlanta, Georgia, USA: 43rd meeting of the Drug Information Association (DIA), USA, as a Chairman and speaker for the session on “Safety evaluation of natural health products”, Atlanta, Georgia, USA, June 17-21, 2007.

38. London, UK: Conference of the Kew Kings Square Group, Franklin-Wilkins Building, King’s College London, 150 Stamford St, London SE1 9NN, as an invited speaker for the session on “Marker analysis of herbs used in Indian system of medicine”; London UK, October 19, 2005.

39. , PA , USA: 42nd meeting of the Drug Information Association (DIA), USA, as a Chairman and speaker for the session on “Exploring Safety of Botanicals in Complementary and Alternative Medicine” 2006, Philadelphia, PA , USA, June 18-22, 2006.

40. Manchester, UK: 143rd British Pharmaceutical Conference of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain, as an invited speaker for the session on “Personalised Ayurvedic medicine – science meets traditional practice”; Manchester UK, September 4-6, 2006.

41. Washington DC, USA: 41st meeting of the Drug Information Association (DIA), USA, as a Chairman and speaker for the session on “Exploring Natural Health Products: Promotion and International Coordination” 2005, Washington DC, USA, June 26-30, 2005.

42. Washington DC, USA: 40th meeting of the Drug Information Association (DIA), USA, as a Chairman of the session on ‘Changing the Regulatory Environment for NHP in India’ and speaker to deliver lecture on ‘Regulation on Natural Health Products in India held at convention center, Washington DC, USA on June 13-17, 2004.

43. Texas, San Antonio, USA: 39th meeting of the Drug Information Association (DIA), USA, as a Chairman of the session on ‘Evaluating botanicals in alternative and complementary medicine: Regulatory perspectives and International co-ordination’ and Speaker to deliver lecture on ‘Regulation and assessment of botanicals – Indian Perspectives’Status of Botanicals (Herbal Drugs) in the Indian System of Medicine and the Rules governing their Production and Utilization held at convention centre, San Antonio, USA on June 15-19, 2003.

44. Chicago, Illinois, USA: 38th meeting of the Drug Information Association (DIA), USA, as a Chairman of the session on “Regulation and Promotion of Botanicals (Herbal Drugs) in Alternative Systems of Medicine” and Speaker to deliver lecture on Status of Botanicals (Herbal Drugs) in the Indian System of Medicine and the Rules governing their Production and Utilization held at McCormick Place, Chicago, USA on June 16-20, 2002.

45. WHO collaborative Centre for Herbal Drugs, School of Pharmacy, University of Illinois, Chicago, Illinois, USA Invited lecture on ‘Evaluation of Indian systems of medicine’ on June 19, 2002.

46. National University of Singapore, Singapore Invited lecture on ‘Indian systems of medicine – Development and perspectives’ on June 25, 2002.

47. Denver, Colorado, USA: Attended 37th meeting of the Drug Information Association (DIA), USA, as a Chairmanof the session on “Trends in the promotion and development of Good manufacturing practice (GMP) for herbal drugs”andSpeaker to deliver lecture on “Problems and prospects for the GMP in Indian Systems of Medicine” held at Denver, USA on July 8-12, 2001.

48. Virginia Tech university, Blacks burg, Virginia, USA: Invited lecture on “Promotion and development of Indian Traditional Medicine”atHarvey W. Peters Research Centre for Parkinson's Disease, Dept. of Chemistry, Virginia Tech., Blacksburg, Virginia, USA on July 17, 2001.

49. San Diego, USA: Attended 36th meeting of the Drug Information Association (DIA), USA, as a Speaker to deliver lecture on “Evaluation of Indian Traditional Medicine” held at San Diego, California, USA on June 11-16, 2000.

50. Germany: 3rd International Congress on Phytomedicine, Munich, Germany, Invited lecture ‘Indian Hypericum – new leads for natural antidepressant” October 11-13, 2000.

51. Netherlands: Invited lecture at Gorleaus laboratory, LACDR, on ‘Promotion and development of ISM – Way forward’ as Visiting Scientist at Leiden/Amsterdam Centre for Drug Research Leiden, The Netherlands April 12, 1999.

52. Netherlands: International Conference on 2000 Yrs of Natural Product Research- Past, Present and Future, invited speaker on ‘Marker profiling of herbs used in Ayurveda and other ISM’ at Vrije Universitiet, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, July 26-30, 1999.

53. Netherlands: International conference- European Research Conference on Plant cell Biology and Biotechnology, invited speaker on ‘Chemo-profiling of Nelumbo nucifera - the national flower of India’ Rolduc, Karkarade, The Netherlands, September 17- 22, 1999.

National

1. JU-Kolkata [2023]. Invited lecture on “Bioeconomy from Medicinal Plants and Ethnopharmacology - a New Paradigm” in the 3rd International Conference and Buyers Sellers Meet for Medicinal Plants Used in Lifestyle Products, organized by Regional cum Facilitation Centre - Eastern Region, National Medicinal Plants Board, Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India at Jadavpur University, Kolkata on December 06, 2023.

2. CSIR-NEIST, Jorhat [2023]. Invited lecture on “Ethnopharmacologya and Bioeconomy: A blend for therapeutically important bioresource” in the National Seminar on “Ethnopharmacology for Bioeconomy: The New Paradigm” organized by CSIR – North East Institute of Science And Technology (NEIST), Jorhat, Assam, India during November 28-30, 2023.

3. IASST-Guwahati [2023]. Invited lecture on “‘Bioresources from NER for developing Bioeconomy -Translational perspectives” in the 45 th Foundation Day of IASST on November 03, 2023 at Guwahati, Assam, India

4. Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati [2023]. Invited lecture on “Bioeconomy from Bioresources – perspectives of therapeutically important resources of NER” in the BIOECONOMY 2023 during October 11-12, 2023 organized by Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati.

5. IASST-Guwahati [2022]. Invited lecture on “Ethnopharmacology and Medicinal Plant Research – Tradition to Traslation” in the R&D funding opportunities by SERB-DST: Awareness workshop for researchers from North-East institutions" organized by Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST), Guwahati, and sponsored by Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), Govt of India during 14-15 July 2022.

6. NIPER-Guwahati [2021]. Invited lecture on “Tradition to Translation- wellness of Ethnopharmacology” in the National Seminar organized by National Institute of Pharmaceutical and Education Research (NIPER), Guwahati on November 30, 2021

7. Punjabi University, Patiala [2021]. Invited lecture on "Bioeconomy from Medicinal Plant: Tradition to translation" in the DBT sponsored online workshop “Natural Product based In-silico Drug Discovery: Finding Cure in Nature.” organized by Dept. of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Research, Punjabi University on November 17, 2021

8. NEIST, Jorhat [2021] invited lecture on “Lok shastriya parampara-exploring tradition to translation.” in the 80th CSIR foundation day in CSIR- North East Institute of Science and Technology (NEIST), Jorhat on Septembern 28, 2021.

9. State Council of Science, Technology & Environment (SCSTE) Meghalaya [2021] invited lecture on “Exploring healthcare from our ancestor: tradition to Innovation” in the “VigyanUtsav” through an online webinar under the theme “STI institutions at the State Level” of Meghalaya, organized by the State Council of Science, Technology & Environment (SCSTE) Meghalaya on September 29, 2021.

10. BRDC, Shillong [2021] invited as a panelist in the one day event as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav India @75’ to celebrate India’s 75 years of Independence with the theme “Interactive meet on potential of Orchid cultivation in North Eastern States”, organized at MAMETI Conference Hall, Upper Shillong on September 28, 2021.

11. Manipur Science and Technology Council (MASTEC), Manipur [2021] invited lecture in the Vigyan Utsav as a part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav on the theme of the STI Institutions in Manipur organized by the Manipur Science and Technology Council (MASTEC) on September 22, 2021.

12. Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Good Governance and Policy Analysis, Bhopal [2021] invited lecture on “Traditional health care session” in the national webinar organized jointly by Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Good Governance and Policy Analysis, Bhopal and Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak, during September 15-16, 2021.

13. Institute for Academic Excellence (IAE), Hyderabad [2021] invited lecture on “Thrust areas for research on development of Bioresources and Bioeconomy” in the National Level Webinar on Current Trends in Research & Innovation, Research Paper Publications, IPR and Patents, Research Projects & Fundraising, organized by Institute for Academic Excellence (IAE), Hyderabad on August 31, 2021.

14. Bharati Vidyapeeth, Pune [2021] invited keynote lecture on Ethnopharmacology and Medicinal Plants – approach towards product development” in the 8th International Congress of the Society for Ethnopharmacology (SFEC 2021), organized by Poona College of Pharmacy at Pune, MH, India during August 27-29, 2021.

15. IASST, Guwahati [2021] invited lecture on “Metabolomics for Quality Evaluation of Herbal Drugs and Ethno pharmacology” in the National Lecture Series on occasion of National celebration of 75th year of India’s Independence-Azaki Ka Amrit Mahotsava, organized by Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST), Guwahati, India on August 08, 2021

16. Amity University, Noida [2021] invited lecture as panelist in the webinar on "Learn from Nature, learn from our ancestors", organized by Amity University, Noida, India on July 14, 2021.

17. Neotia University, West Bengal [2021] invited lecture titled “publishing in impact journal- brightening of your future” in the the scientific program on “Faculty development program: An approach towards the development of human resources in Life and Allied Sciences” on March 22, 2021.

18. Thiruvananthapuram, India [2021] invited plenary lecture on “Medicinal Plants, Pharmaceutics and Drug Safety” in the Fourth Global Ayurveda Festival, Organized by Centre for Innovation in Science and Social Action (CISSA), Thiruvananthapuram on March 14, 2021.

19. College of Agriculture Kyrdemkulai, Manipur [2021] invited speaker in the brainstorming session on "Aatma Nirbhar Bharat Through Integrated Agriculture" organised by CAU, Imphal at CAU, Imphal, Manipur on March 09, 2021

20. Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council, India [2021] invited lecture on “Phytopharma and Traditional Knowledge” in the Global Bio-India 2021, organized by Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council, New Delhi on March 01, 2021.

21. Guru Nanak Dev University, India [2021] invited keynote lecture on UGC-HRDC programme organized by the Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab on March 01, 2021

22. Jadavpur University [2021] invited lecture on “Your Food as Medicine- Value addition of Medicinal plants transnational aspects” in the International Conference on “Medicinal Plants used in Lifestyle Products (ICMP 2021)” organized by RCFC, NMPB, Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India on February 08, 2021.

23. MSME Technology Centre, Imphal [2021] invited as the Chief Guest in the Webinar on “Know your Bioresources: Medicinal & Aromatic Plants as Crops”, organized by MSME Technology Centre Imphal, Food Park Nilakuthi, Imphal East Manipur, on January 28, 2021

24. Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development, Imphal [2020] invited lecture (Online) on “Traditional healers – Source of therapeuticals from nature” in the 7th Convention: SFE-INDIA, & International Symposium on “Combating COVID-19 - Ethnopharmacology and Traditional Food & Medicine” during December 17-19, 2020.

25. Indian Institute of Technology, Madras [2020] invited speaker (Online) in the virtual Mini-Symposium on "Advances in Drug Designing and Biomaterials" organised by Indian Institute of Technology, Madras on November 07, 2020.

26. DIPSAR, New Delhi [2020] invited lecture (Online) on quality improvement program, organized by Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research (DIPSAR), New Delhi on October 08, 2020.

27. Mathura, India [2020] invited special lecture (Online) on “Translational Approaches in Herbal Drug Development” in the National Webinar organized by College of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry, DUVASU, Mathura on October 04, 2020.

28. Maulana Azad College, Kolkata [2020] , invited lecture (Online) on “Herbs for healthcare - Exploring ethnopharmacology for better therapeutics” in National Webinar organized by Dept. of Botany Maulana Azad College, Kolkata on September 12, 2020.

29. DBT/Wellcome Trust India Alliance [2020] , invited speaker (Online) in the webinar on the Response of the DBT's Autonomous Institutes to COVID-19, organized by DBT/Wellcome Trust India Alliance on Spetember 11, 2020.

30. Manipur Technical University, Imphal [2020] , invited plenary lecture (Online) on “KHUMANG 2020” jointly in the the 2nd International e-Conference on “Science & Technology for Society” organized by Manipur Technical University (MTU), Imphal & Kanglei Khongyang Thijinyon (KKT) Imphal during 9-11 September 2020.

31. Himalayan Environmental Studies and Conservation Organization, Dehradun [2020] , invited keynote lecture (Online) in Himalaya Diwas: Key Note Speaker of “Himalaya Day” organized by Himalayan Environmental Studies and Conservation Organization (HESCO), Dehradun, Uttarakhand on September 09, 2020.

32. Manipur University, Manipur [2020] , invited plenary lecture on Bioresources of North East India, organized by Department of Zoology, School of Life Sciences, Manipur University, Manipur, India on August 26, 2020.

33. Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi [2020] , invited lecture on “Synergy in Medicinal plants from Tradition to Translation” in the 7th Innternational Congress of the Society for Ethnopharmacology, India (SFEC 2020) on “Ethnopharmacology in development of scientifically validated quality products from Medicinal plants and Regulatory aspects”. held at Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, India during February 15-17, 2020.

34. Poona College of Pharmacy Bharati Vidyapeeth [2019] , invited lecture on “Herbosomes: a novel approach for Drug delivery of phytoconstituents” in the International Conference on Emerging Trends in Delivery of Phytoconstituents & Ethnopharmacology - Validation of Traditional Medicine –II, Pune, India. 29-30th Nov 2019.

35. Jadavpur University [2019] , invited lecture on “Add impact to your work through publishing in reputed journals” in the Elsevier Connect Forum in collaboration with Jadavpur University Thursday, 19th September 2019, Kolkata.

36. Arulmigu Kalasalingam College of Pharmacy, Madurai, Krishnankoil [2019] , invited lecture on "Perspectives of Pharmaceutical Research - Shifting Paradigm in development of Natural Product" in the National Seminar, Krishnankoil, Tamilnadu, March 16-17, 2019.

37. Vidyasagar University,Midnapore [2019] , invites special lecture on “Drugs from our ancestors: Thrust areas for medicinal plants research" in the National Seminar (IARMP-2019) at Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, West Bengal, March 12-13, 2019.

38. Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal [2019] , invited lecture on "Synergy Research in Ayurveda and traditional , Indian systems of medicine" in the 6th International Congress of SFE-INDIA (SFEC 2019) at Manipal, Karnataka India, February 8-10, 2019.

39. Emami Ltd., Kolkata [2019] Foundation day lecture on "Synergy and metabolomics study for quality evaluation and validation of natural products", February 23, 2019.

40. 106th Indian Science Congress [2019] , invited Special Lecture on “Bio-prospecting of Natural Products: Learning from our ancestor - Tradition to Trend" in Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Jalandhar, Punjab; January 3-7, 2019,

41. J D Birla Institute [2018] , Invited lecture on "Publishing Research in Impact Journals – Your Passport to Scientific Community" at Kolkata, December 26, 2018.

42. 70th Indian Pharmaceutical Congress [2018] , Invited lecture on "Paradigm shift in Ethnopharmacology and Herbal drugs in India - Innovation meets Tradition" at Amity University, Noida, December 21-23, 2018.

43. ICAR- Directorate of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Research [2018] , Invited lecture on "Metabolomic Studies and Synergy for Value addition to Medicinal plants with Therapeutic Benefits" at Anand, Gujrat, December 15, 2018

44. 8th World Ayurveda Congress and Arogya Expo [2018] in the International Conclave, Invited lecture on “Learning from our ancestor, Learning from Nature: Tradition meets Innovation”, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, December 14-17, 2018.

45. 88th Annual Session of National Academy of Sciences, India (NASI) & Symposium [2018] on Science, Technology and Ecosystem for Sustainable Rural Development, at Mahatma Gandhi Gramoday Vishwavidyalaya (MGGVV); NASI-Reliance Industries Platinum. Jubilee Awardees (2018), Invited lecture on Biological Sciences, Chitrakoot, Satna, M P, December 6-8, 2018.

46. CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (CSIR-IITR), Lucknow [2018] , Invited speaker, Your Food as Your Medicines - Quality Related Safety issues, 4th International Toxicology Conclave (ITC-2018), CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (CSIR-IITR), Lucknow, Nov 2-3, 2018.

47. National conference & 3rd International Conference [2018] , Invited speaker, “Drugs from our ancestors – Ethnopharmacology & Validation; National conference & 3rd International Conference on Academic and Industrial Innovations: Transitions in Pharmaceutical, Medical and Biosciences Goa, India, Oct 22-23, 2018

48. National Instituite of pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER-Guwahati) [2018] , Invited speaker, on “Ethno-medicine and Traditional Health Practices in Northeast region of India”, Guwahati, India, August 25, 2018

49. Calcutta Institute Of Pharmaceutical Technology & AHS, Uluberia [2018] , Invited speaker, CEP Program, CIPT, Uluberia, 29th September 2018

50. VES College of Pharmacy, Mumbai [2018] , Invited Speaker, Ethnopharmacology and Validation of Medicinal Plants: Farm to Pharma, Current Trends in Herbal, Drug Discovery & Ethnoharmacology, VES College of Pharmacy, Chembur, Mumbai, Feb 23-24, 2018.

51. IPA Bengal Branch, Kolkata [2018] , Phyto-pharmaceutical and dietary supplementary - Quality related safety issues, Refresher course for Registered pharmacists, IPA Bengal Branch, February 3, 2018

52. Chhattisgarh Paramparagat Vaidya Mahasabha [2018] , Invited Speaker, Drugs from our Ancestors, Drugs from nature: conservation of Lok Swasthya, Samvardhan Abhiyan, Chhattisgarh Paramparagat Vaidya Mahasabha, Dhamtari, Chhattisgarh, January 4, 2018

53. Sri Ramachandra University, Porur, Chennai [2017] , Invited Speaker, National conference on “Current prospective in herbal drug regulations: Global scenario” Sri Ramachandra University, Porur, Chennai. June 29, 2017.

54. Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur [2017] , Invited Speaker, National conference on “Conservation of Lok Swasthya Parampara” at Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, July 22, 2017.

55. Jadavpur University, Kolkata [2017] , Invited Speaker, Publishing Research in Impact Journals - Big research and better writing, UGC-HRDC, Jadavpur University, Salt Lake Campus, Kolkata, August 24, 2017

56. Sri Satya Sai University of Technology and Medical Sciences [2017] , Dr. Pulok K. Mukherjee, Invited Speaker, 2nd National Seminar on Medicine from our Ancestors: Validation of Traditional medicine and Ethnopharmacology – Global perspective, Sri Satya Sai University of Technology and Medical Sciences, Bhopal, M.P., October 28, 2017

57. Uka Tarsadia University, Surat [2017] , Invited speaker on “Globalizing Local Knowledge, Localizing Global Technology” in 4th International Congress of Society for Ethnopharmacology, Uka Tarsadia University, Surat, February 23-25, 2017.

58. Uka Tarsadia University, Surat [2017] , Invited speaker on “Drugs from Medicinal Plants – Learning from Nature and our Ancestors” in 4th International Congress of Society for Ethnopharmacology, Uka Tarsadia University, Surat, February 23-25, 2017.

59. Haryana Bhawan, New Delhi [2017] , Invited lecture on “Ethno pharmacology, Ethno medicine & Traditional Health Practices”, Haryana Bhawan, Coparnicus Marg, New Delhi, February 11, 2017.

60. VNS Group of Institution, Bhopal [2017] , Invited lecture on “Shifting Paradigm in Natural Product Research for drug Development”, VNS Group of Institution, Faculty of Pharmacy, Bhopal, February 12, 2017.

61. NIPER- Kolkata [2017] , Invited speaker on “Your Food as Your Medicines - Quality Related Safety issues” in Symposium on Nutraceuticals, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Kolkata, Dr. J.C Ray Auditorium, CSIR-IICB, January 27, 2017.

62. Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, [2017] , Invited lecture on “Tradition Meets Innovation – Ethnopharmacology & Development of Natural Products” in 104th Indian Science Congress, Science & Technology for Natinal Development, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, January 3-7, 2017.

63. Kolkata, Salt Lake Campus, Jadavpur University [2016] invited lecture on“Getting Published your work in peer reviewed Journals – Medium of Scientific Communication” in Orientation Programme at UGC-HRDC, Salt Lake Campus, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, December 6, 2016.

64. Kolkata, West Bengal [2016] , invited lecture on “Product Development from Natural Resources: Industrial Perspectives” in National Workshop On Technology Up-gradation & Pharmaceutical Promotion, Organized by National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Kolkata (NIPER- Kolkata), at Regional Occupational Health Centre (Eastern), NIOH-ICMR, Salt Lake, Kolkata, July 29 -30, 2016.

65. Kolkata, West Bengal [2016] , invited lecture on“Changing Scenario for Development and Promotion of Ayurveda”in International Seminar on, Prevention, Promotion and Pacification: Ayurvedic Landscape, Science City Auditorium, Kolkata, February 9-11, 2016

66. New Delhi, [2016] , invited lecture on “Paradigm Shift in Natural Product Research - Traditional Medicine Inspired Approaches” in 2ndInternational Symposium, On New Processes & Applications for Plant & Microbial Products, India Habitat Center, New Delhi, India, March 1-2, 2016.

67. Porur, Chennai [2016] , invited lecture on “Pharmacovigilance of Herbal Medicine - perspectives and challenges” in National seminar On Pharmacovigilance of AYUSH drugs, Sri Ramachandra University, Porur, Chennai, January 19, 2016.

68. Kolkata, Salt Lake Campus, Jadavpur University [2016] invited lecture on“Publishing Research in Impact Journals - Your Passport to Scientific Community”in 61st Orientation Programme UGC-HRDC, Salt Lake Campus, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, June 17, 2016.

69. Indore, Madhya Pradesh [2015] , invited lecture on “Natural product research – Strategic Approaches for Academic and Industrial Collaboration” in 20th Annual National Convention of APTI, India [2015], onStrategic Approaches to Strengthen Academic &Industrial Collaboration, DAVV Auditorium, Takshashila Campus, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, October 9-11, 2015.

70. Cochin, Kerala [2015] , Key note lecture on “Medicinal plant research – leveraging innovations, way forward” in the National seminar on recent advances in medicinal plant research, Bharata Mata College, Thrikkakara, Cochin, Kerala, June 11-12, 2015.

71. Andhra University, Visakhapatnam [2015] , invited lecture on “Paradigm shift from Pharmacognosy to Pharmaceutical Biology - Need and Reality” in 19th Annual Convention and 2nd International Conference of the Society of Pharmacognosy, Dept of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, March 20-22, 2015.

72. Dibrugarh University, Assam [2015] , invited lecture on “Ethnopharmacology - Impact on Natural Product Development” in Dept. of Pharmaceutical Sciences Dibrugarh University, Assam, September 17, 2015.

73. NRIADD, Kolkata [2015] , invited lecture on “Publishing article in impact factor journal in National Workshop OnMedical Writing- Hands on Training, National Research Institute of Ayurvedic Drug Development, Kolkata, September 9-10, 2015.

74. WBUAFS, Belgachia, [2015] , Kolkata invited lecture on “In vitro enzyme assays for screening of phyto-pharmaceuticals” in Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology,Kolkata, February 6, 2015.

75. Nagpur, India [2015] , Invited lecture on “promoting innovation in natural product research” 2nd International congress of the Society for Ethno pharmacology, India, Chitnnivas convention centre, Civil line, Nagpur, India, February 20-22, 2015.

76. Bundelkhand University, Jhansi [2014] , Invited lecture on “Ethnopharmacology and Globalisation of Traditional Medicine through Evidence Based validation” in National conference on “Ethnopharmacology and Biotechnology in drug development: Prospects and challenges” November, 14-15, 2014.

77. Assam Agricultural University, Khanapara, Guwahati [2014] , Invited lecture on “Shifting paradigm for development of traditional veterinary medicine – Approaches for quality and safety” in 14th Indian Society of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology Conference, Guwahati, December 2-4, 2014.

78. International Conference, IASST, Guwahati, [2014] ,invited lecture on “Food as your medicine -Exploring natural AChE inhibitors for Alzheimer diseases” in International Conference on Disease Biology and Therapeutics (ICDBT-2014), Guwahati, December 3-5, 2014.

79. B. N. Ghosh Oration, IPSCON, Guwahati, [2014] , invited lecture on “Evidence based traditional medicine, need for paradigm shift - Farm to Pharma” in 47th Annual Conference of IPS, on“Innovation in Pharmacology –Rapid Changing Scenario in Drug Discovery” Guwahati, December 28-30, 2014.

80. School of Life Sciences, University of Hyderabad [2014] , Invited lecture on “Metabolomic study: tools for quality evaluation and validation of medicinal plants” in SERB Brain Storming Session on Plant Metabolomics, Hyderabad December 20, 2014

81. B. V. Patel Education Trust, Ahmedabad [2014] , Invited lecture on “Quality control of herbal drugs - Approaches for globalization of traditional medicine” in National Conference on 'Herbal Drug Research: Opportunities and Challenges, Ahmedabad November,5-7, 2014

82. Columbia Institute of Pharmacy Raipur [2014] , Chhattisgarh, Invited lecture on “Metabolomic Studies - Cutting Edge Technology for Drug Development from Medicinal Plants”Raipur, Chhattisgarh, October 11-12, 2014.

83. Medicinal Plants Board of Tripura [2014] , Agartala,- Invited lecture on “Value addition of medicinal plants used in Traditional medicine”Agartala, Tripura; June 26, 2014.

84. Clinical Development Services Agency (CDSA) [2014] , New Delhi, Invited lecture on “Regulatory aspects of Phyto-Pharmaceuticals” India International Centre, New Delhi, June 18, 2014.

85. Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Chhattisgarh [2014] , Raipur invited lecture on “Plant made pharmaceuticals-national and global issue”, Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya Raipur, Chhattisgarh, May 11, 2014.

86. 1st International Congress of the Society for Ethnopharmacology [2014] , ChennaiInvited lecture on “Globalizing Traditional Medicines: Present and Future ProspectsSystematic approach for publishing your work in impact journals”, Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai, March 7, 2014.

87. 18th Annual Convention of Society of Pharmacognosy [2014] Rohtak: Invited lecture on “Perspectives on globalizationof traditional medicine” Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, February 21, 2014.

88. International Conference on Present trends, challenges faced and future prospects of pharmaceutical Science [2014] , Dehradun: Invited lecture on “Globalization of Natural Products and Scope for Pharmaceutical Sciences”, Shri Guru Ram Rai Institute of Technology & Sciences, Dehradun, February 14-15, 2014.

98. Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University [2014] , Raipur: Invited lecture on “Traditional medicine inspired drug development” Raipur, Chhattisgarh, February 19, 2014.

90. DWIH New Delhi - Excellence on Tour [2014] , Kolkata Invited lecture on “Your food as your medicine - evaluation of quality, safety and efficacy” Science City, Kolkata, March 25, 2014.

91. International Conference on Harnessing Natural Resources for Sustainable Development- Global Trend [2014] , Assam Invited lecture on “Globalization of Traditional Medicine”, Cotton College, Guwahati, Assam, January 29-30, 2014.

92. Calcutta Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology & Allied Health Sciences [2014] , Kolkata: Invited lecture on “Excellence in Pharma Education and Research” Ulubaria, Kolkata, January 6, 2014.

93. West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences [2014] , Kolkata, Invited lecture on “Your food as your medicine- validation of medicinal plants and metabolites” Belgachia, Kolkata, December 12, 2013.

94. National conference on Drug Discovery India [2013] , Bangalore: Invited lecture on “Shifting Paradigm for Development of Traditional Medicine – Farm to Pharma” Sheraton at Brigade Gateway, Bangalore, September 27-28, 2013.

95. National Seminar on GCIM Alumni Endowment oration [2013] , Chennai: Invited lecture on “Perspectives of Globalizing Traditional Medicine” Porur, Chennai, September 16, 2013.

96. National Seminar on strategies to combat diseases threatening the nation’s health [2013] , West Bengal: Invited lecture on “Traditional Medicine in Health Care-Are they Alternative?” Asansol, West Bengal, September 5, 2013.

97. National Seminar on Herbal Drug Research [2013] , Kolkata: Invited lecture on “Recent Advancements in Herbal Drug Research” Uluberia, Kolkata, March 4, 2013.

98. National Seminar on Indigenous Health & Medicine System: Indian & South African Perspective [2012] , Kolkata: Invited lecture on “Traditional Medicine Inspired Approaches to Drug Development: Are they Alternative?” Jadavpur University, Kolkata, December 27, 2012.

99. Albert David Limited, Kolkata: Industrial visitandinvited lecture on Scientific Validation of Natural Products-Development of Phyto pharmaceuticals and Nutraceuticals at Albert David Limited, Kolkata, December 5, 2012.

100. 51st National Pharmacy Week [2012] , Uluberia: Invited lecture on “Knowing theKnown to Understand the Unknown: Aspects for Validation of Traditional Medicine” at Calcutta Institute of Pharmaceutical Technology & Allied Health Sciences, Uluberia,November 26, 2012.

101. HerboTech-2012 on Approaches of nano technology in herbal drug development [2012] , Chennai: Invited speaker on “Value added Delivery system of Herbal drugs for Enhancement of its Bioavailability, Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai November 20-22, 2012.

102. 81st Annual Meeting Society of Biological Chemists (India) [2012] , Kolkata: Invited lecture on “Natural Acetyl Cholinesterase Inhibitors for Alzheimer Disease” Science City, Kolkata, November 8-11, 2012.

103. AICTE- Quality Improvement Program [2012] , Mesra, Ranchi: Invited lecture on “Natural Products and Traditional Medicine-Turning on a Paradigm”Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi September 13, 2012.

104. AICTE-Quality Improvement Program [2012] , Jadavpur University: Invited lecture on “Knowing the known to understand the unknown: Systematic approach for lead findings from natural resources”Jadavpur University, Kolkata, July 14, 2012.

105. AICTE- Quality Improvement Program [2012] , Kolkata:Invited lecture on “Value addition to your work - Publishing with Impact journals”Guru Nanak Institute of Pharmaceutical Science & Technology, Kolkata, June 15, 2012.

106. 5th Natural Products Expo India, Panacea [2012] , Mumbai: Invited lecture on “Our food use as Medicine - Leveraging Innovations in Natural Products”. World Trade Centre, Mumbai, February 23–24, 2012.

107. International Conference on Chemistry of Phyto-potentials Health Energy and Environmental Perspectives, [2011] Agra: Invited lecture on “Chemistry in the Traditional Medicine Inspired Drug Discovery and Drug Development - Are They Alternative?” Dayalbagh Educational Institute (Deemed University), Dayalbagh, Agra. November 4-6, 2011.

108. National Conference [2011] , Nagpur: Invited lecture on “Natural Products in Healthcare: Are they Alternative?” National Conference on Natural Products In Healthcare, Gurunanak College of Pharmacy, Nagpur, Maharashtra, November 24-26, 2011.

109. UGC-Refresher Courses [2011] , Bhubaneswar: Invited lecture on “Shifting Paradigm of Traditional Medicines from Field to Bed Side”, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, August 18, 2011.

110. 150th Birth Anniversary of Acharya P.C. Ray [2011] , Kolkata:Seminar on Chemistry in Human Welfare, Science City, Kolkata- Invited lecture on “Intellectual Property Rights & Pharmaceuticals Industry”, Science City, Kolkata, August 02, 2011.

111. AICTE- Quality Improvement Programme [2011] , Jadavpur University: Invited lecture on “Value addition to your work-Publishing with Impact journals”, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, June 30, 2011.

112. AICTE Sponsored Staff Development Programme on Innovative in Pharmacy Education, research and Profession in Indian Context[2011] , Raipur: Invited lecture on “Innovation in Traditional medicine and Globalization –The Future of Ancient System of Medicine”, Columbia Institute of Pharmacy, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, June 20, 2011.

113. National Seminar on Recent Trends in Drug Development and Drug Delivery in Phytopharmaceuticals [2011] , Dharwad, Karnataka:Invited lecture on “Development of Natural Products-Exploring Phytopharmaceuticals’ Delivery for Health Care through Traditional Systems”, SET’s College of Pharmacy, Dharwad, Karnataka, June 3-4, 2011.

114. UGC-Academic Programme [2011] , Jadavpur University: Invited lecture on “Herbs for Healthcare: Quality and Safety Issues”, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, May 31, 2011.

115. School of Pharmaceutical sciences [2011] , Chennai: Invited lecture on “Ethnopharmacology-Globalization of Traditional Knowledge”, School of Pharmaceutical sciences, VELS University, Chennai, May 24, 2011.

116. National Seminar on Current Trends in Herbal Health Care [2011] , Kanpur: Invited lecture on “Herbal Health Care- Integrated Approaches for Development of Natural Products”, C.S.J.M. University, Kanpur, March 26, 2011.

117. National Seminar on Chemistry Of Bio-Active Natural Products [2011] , Visakhapatnam: Invited lecture on “Chemistry in The Ancient Medicine - Are They Alternatives?”, Visakhapatnam, March 16-17, 2011.

118. 15th Annual Conference of Society of Pharmacognosy [2011] , Belgaum: Invited lecture on “Leveraging innovations in Pharmacognosy research and academic development-Way forward”, KLE University College of Pharmacy, Belgaum, Karnataka, February 18-20, 2011.

119. Kalasalingam College of Pharmacy, [2011] Tamil Nadu: Invited lecture on “Why to study Pharmaceutical Technology-Scope & Future Perspective”, Kalasalingam College of Pharmacy, Tamil Nadu, January 28, 2011.

120. Gandhi gram Rural University [2011] , Tamil Nadu – Invited lecture on “Development of Natural Products-Are they Alternative?”, Faculty of Sciences, Gandhigram Rural University, Gandhi gram, Tamil Nadu, January 28, 2011.

121. AICTE, Quality Improvement Programme [2011] , Jadavpur University: Invited lecture on “Thrust areas in development of natural products”, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, February 4, 2011.

122. National seminar on Chemical & Pharmaceutical Industries in India–Present Scenario & Future Prospects, [2011] Jadavpur University: Invited lecture on “Thrust areas in development of Natural Products”, Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray Memorial, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, January 21-22, 2011.

123. National convention on Botanicals in Integrated Health care convention, [2010] , Kolkata: Invited lecture on “Botanicals in health care-Integrated approaches for their development through International coordination”, The Agri-horticultural Society of India, Kolkata, December 26-28, 2010.

124. 32nd Orientation Programme, UGC Academic Staff College [2010] , Jadavpur University: Invited lecture on “Herbs for Health Care: Quality and Safety Issues”, UGC Academic Staff College, Jadavpur University, Salt Lake campus, November 30, 2010.

125. International conference on Medicinal and aromatic plants [2010] , Silchar:Invited lecture on “Integrated Approaches for Development of Botanicals-Field to bed side”, Department of Life Science, Assam University, Silchar, December 1-5, 2010.

126. International Conference on Folk and Herbal Medicine [2010] , Udaipur: Invited speaker on “Ethnomedicine in Drug Discovery-Let history tell the future”, Udaipur, Rajasthan, November 25-27, 2010.

127. National Seminar on Scope and recent development on Natural Products [2010] , Tripura: Keynote speaker on “Healthcare through herbal medicine-Strategies for development of Natural Products, Way forward”, Belonia, Tripura, November12-13, 2010.

128. 32nd Orientation Programme organized by UGC-Academic Staff College, [2010] , Jadavpur University: Invited speaker on “Herbs for Healthcare: Quality and Safety Issues”, Kolkata, November 30, 2010.

129. National workshop on Role of herbal medicinal in rural healthcare system and livelihood security [2010] : Invited speaker on “Rural Health care through Herbal Medicine”, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, November 2, 2010.

130. Convention on Botanicals in Integrated Health Care [2010] , Kolkata: Invited Speaker for plenary lecture on “Botanicals in Health care-Integrated approaches for their development through International coordination”, Alipore, Kolkata, December 26-28, 2010.

131. 2nd International Conference on Current status and future perspective in Pharmaceutical Sciences [2010] , Bangalore: Invited speaker on “Strategies for development of herbal medicine for healthcare through TACM”, PES College of Pharmacy, Bangalore, August 20-21, 2010.

132. 3rd foundation day National seminar on Mountain regions and climate change- Impact, adaptations and policies [2010] , Gangtok: Invited speaker on “Himalayan herbs for Health care: Exploring the biodiversity for therapeutic benefits”, Sikkim University, Gangtok, Sikkim, August 7, 2010.

133. National invited lecture on Pharmaco-biotechnology, Phyto-biotechnology - Exploration of Natural Products [2010] : Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, April 30, 2010.

134. International symposium on Current Status and Opportunities in Aromatic & Medicinal Plants [2010] , Lucknow:Invited speaker on “Botanical Medicines from Field to Bed side”, Central Institute of Medicinal & Aromatic Plants, Lucknow, India, February 21-24, 2010.

135. 4th International Conference Innovations in Naturals [2010] , Panacea: Invited speaker on “Leveraging innovations in development of Natural Products”, World Trade Centre, Mumbai, India, February 10, 2010.

136. National Symposium on Contemporary Technologies Revolutionizing Drug Development Strategies, All India Institute of Medical Sciences [AIIMS],[2010] , New Delhi: Invited speaker on “Scope for NCEs-Transforming Plant to Pharmacophore”, February 3, 2010.

137. Workshop on Quality Control and Drug Standardization of herbal medicine [2010] , Kolkata: Invited speaker on “Evidence based Approach towards Quality Evaluation of Botanicals”, National Research Institute of Ayurveda for drug development, Kolkata, February 1, 2010.

138. National Quality Assurance Meet, Emami Limited, [2010] , Kolkata: Invited speaker on “Marker analysis for quality evaluation of herbal medicinal products”, March 9, 2010.

139. National seminar on Recent trends in utilization of plants in human welfare, [2009] , Kolkata: Invited speakeron“Quality control of Traditional herbs through modern standardization tools”, Ramakrishna Mission, Narendrapur, Kolkata, December 24, 2009.

140. 42nd Annual conference of Indian Pharmacological Society on Integrative and Personalized Medicine(IPSCON-2009), Kolkata: Invited speaker on “Integrated approaches for finding leads from Traditional Alternative & Complementary Medicine [TACM]- Way forward” Swabhumi, Kolkata, December 10-12, 2009.

141. Author’s Workshop on How to Write a World Class Paper from title to references from submission to revision [2009] , Pune: Invited speaker for Author’s Workshop, J. Ethnopharmacology, [Elsevier Science], Pune; November 20, 2009.

142. INSA Platinum Jubilee International Symposium, National Chemical Laboratory [2009] , Pune: Invited speaker on “Integrated Approaches for Exploring Molecular Medicine from TACM with International Cooperation” Research in Molecular Medicine based on Natural resources and Traditional Knowledge, Pune, India, November 21-23, 2009.

143. 2nd National seminar on Drug discovery Techniques and Challenges[2009] , Amritsar: Invited speaker on “Drug development from natural resources from field to bed side with respect to its quality and safety”, Amritsar, Punjab November 13-15, 2009.

144. 3rd Congress on Cosmetic Technology [2009] , Belgaum, Karnataka: Invited speaker on “Leveraging Innovation with Phytoceuticals In Cosmetics”3rd Congress on Cosmetic Technology, organized by Indian Cosmetic Technologists Association and KLE University, August 28-29, 2009.

145. Quality Improvement Program for Pharmacy teachers [2009] , Ooty: Invited speaker for the session on “Approaches for quality, efficacy and safety of herbal products -A way forward”, organized by JSS College of Pharmacy, Ooty, The Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu, March 2, 2009.

146. National Symposium on Chromatography, An Important tool for Herbal Pharmaceutical Industry [2009] , Maharashtra: Invited speaker on “Instrumental Chromatography and Development of Natural Health Products” organized by Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Wardha, India, January 30-31, 2009.

147. National symposium on ‘Effective use of IP Recordation System’ - FICCI, Eastern Regional Council [2009] , Kolkata: Invited speaker on “Impact of counterfeiting and piracy in the Pharma industry and ways to overcome these” Taj Bengal, Kolkata, January 14, 2009.

148. National Seminar on Potential Approaches in Herbaceuticals [2009] , Bilaspur: Invited speaker on “Potentials of Herbaceuticals - Approaches and Way Forward” at School of Pharmacy, Chouksey Engg. College, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, March 26, 2009.

149. Indian Pharmaceutical Congress [2008] , New Delhi: Invited speaker on “Confluencing strategies for the development of NHP” organized by Indian Pharmaceutical Congress Association [IPCA], IPC, New Delhi, December 12-14, 2008.

150. UGC Academic staff college [2008] , Kolkata: Invited presentation on “Value addition to your work - Publishing with Impact journals” at Academic Staff College, Salt lake, Jadavpur university, Kolkata, November 18, 2008.

151. 13th Annual convention of APTI Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India, [2008] , Bilaspur: Invited speaker on “Rapid methods for estimation of phytoconstituents through HPTLC”, organized by APTI at Guru Ghasidas University, Bilaspur, October 2-4, 2008.

152. National Workshop on quality control of Ayurvedic drugs [2008] , Kolkata: Invited lecture on “Developing Quality Botanicals with International Cooperation” organized by Central Research Institute (Ayurveda), Kolkata, August 25, 2008.

153. National conference on Application of Identified Chemical And Biological Technologies In Agriculture [2008] , West Bengal:Invited lecture on “Integrated approaches on drug development from Ayurveda” organized by the Department of chemistry, Jadavpur University and Eastern Indian horticulture and Biotechnology Centre Baharu, West Bengal, August 22-23, 2008.

154. UGC Academic staff college [2008] , Kolkata:Invited presentation on “Publishing impact articles with international Journals” at Academic Staff College, Salt lake, Jadavpur university, Kolkata, August 19, 2008.

155. Quality improvement programme by the All India Council for Technical Education [2008] , Ranchi: Chaired a session and invited lecture on “Pharmacognosy-perspectives and challenges for drug development from natural resources”, BIT Meshra, Ranchi, June 6, 2008.

156. Foundation for Revitalization of Local Health Traditions (FRLHT) [2008] , Bangalore: Invited speaker for the session on “Modernizing Traditional Dosage Forms”, Brain storming session of the Dept. of Science and Technology, organized at FRLHT, Bangalore, May 28, 2008.

157. Invited speaker for the session on Natural Health Products-Perspectives and Evaluation, [2008] , Bangalore: Dayananda Sagar Institution, Bangalore, May 28, 2008.

158. Invited speaker in the National conference [2008] , Dhishana: Held at Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, Dhishana, Thiruvananthapuram, May 23-25, 2008.

159. International seminar on Medicinal Plants and Herbal Products [2008] , Tirupati: Invited lecture on “Developing safe herbal medicine from field to bed side”, organized by the S.V.University, Tirupati, March 7, 2008.

160. UGC Academic Staff College [2007] , Kolkata: Invited presentation on “Publishing Research Papers with Impact Journals” at Academic Staff College, Slat lake, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, March 07, 2007.

161. Indian Council of Medical Research congress [2007] , New Delhi: Invited lecture on “International Collaboration for Global Positioning of Herbals” at the conference on Herbal Medicine, Indian Chamber of Commerce, New Delhi, India, September 15-16, 2007.

162. Indian Pharmaceutical Association, Bengal Branch, [2007] , Kolkata: Invited lecture on “Good Dispensing Practice” in the IPA training program, Kolkata on July, 8, 2007.

163. International Workshop on Quality Control and Assurance for Indian Plants, Medicines, Value Added Products and Exports, Federation of Indian Herbal Industries [FIHI], [2007] , Chennai:Invited lecture on “Pharmacovigilance and drug development from herbal resources”, Hotel Savera, Chennai, March 1-2, 2007.

164. National workshop on Present Status of Scientific and Technological Interventions on the Development of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants in India,Kalyani, [2007] , Nadia: Chaired the session and delivered invited lecture on “Pharmaceutical technology and herbal drug development”organized by,Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, April, 27, 2007.

165. National Conference on Development of Indian Herbal medicine, Narendrapur, [2007] , Kolkata: Invited lecture on “Phytopharmacology and drug development from natural resources – limitation and challenges”- RK Mission, Narendrapur, Kolkata, March 29, 2007.

166. Chaired a session and delivered invited lecture in Quality improvement programme by the All India Council for Technical Education,Birla institute of Technology and Sciences [2007] , Ranchi: Invited lecture on “How safe your herbal is? – monitoring safety of herbal medicinal products and Publishing article in impact journals” at BIT, Meshra, Ranchi, June 4-5, 2007.

167. National level entrepreneurship program on Herbs and herbal products [2007] , Kolkata: Invited lecture on “Developing natural health products as food and medicine”Centre for Applied Science and Technology, Kolkata, March 8, 2007.

168. Chaired the session and delivered invited lecture in International conference on Ethnopharmacology and Alternative medicine,[2006] , Thrissur: Invited lecture on“Chemo profile of botanicals and international co-ordination in herbal research”at the Thrissur, January 20-22, 2006.

169. International conference on Herbal Drug Research and Therapy [2006] , Delhi: Invited lecture on 'Contentious Issues in Herbal Drug Research' at the Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute, University of Delhi, December 9-10, 2006.

170. International Convention of APTI, Visakhapatnam [2006] , India: Speaker for the topic on “Future needs and thrust areas of research in natural product studies”, Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India, October 2-3, 2004.

171. 4th ANRAP international seminar, Asian Network of Research on Anti diabetic Plants, [2006] , Kolkata: Chaired sessionon “Pharmacovigilance of Botanicals–where reality meets regulation” Kolkata, January, 16-18, 2004.

172. UGC Orientation program [2004] , Kolkata: Invited lecture on “Indian system of medicines-Reservoir for production of Phytoceuticals” at Jadavpur University, Kolkata, June14, 2004.

173. Indian Pharmaceutical Association Bengal branch [2003] , Kolkata: Invited lecture seminar on “chromatography and quality control of herbal drugs” 2003.

174. Quality Improvement program by AICTE [2003] , New Delhi: Invited lecture on “Recent Trends in Pharmaceutical Technology” at JSS college of Pharmacy, Ooty, March 22, 2003.

175. New millennium strategies for quality, safety & GMPs of herbal drugs/products [2003] , Lucknow:Invited lecture on “Chemo Profiling of Botanicals - International Coordination for their Standardization and Evaluation”, National Botanical Research Institute and National Society of Ethnopharmacology, Lucknow, India, November 11-13, 2003.

176. National Seminar on Drug development [2003] , Orissa. Invited lecture and session chair for the session on “Herbal drugs –Perspective of pharmacology and evaluation” at Utkal University, Orissa, September 2-4, 2003.

177. UGC Refresher Course [2003] , Kolkata: Invited lecture at the Academic Staff College, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, May, 6-25, 2003.

178. UGC Refresher Course [2003] , Kolkata: Invited lecture on “Current Trends and Methods in Pharmaceutical Sciences” at the UGC Refresher Course at Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi March 7, 2003.

179. WHO Workshop- Pharmacopoeial Laboratory of Indian Medicine [2002] , Ghaziabad: Invited lecture and session chair on “Quality Safety and Efficacy of drugs of Indian System of Medicine” and speaker for the topic on “Pharmacovigilance of herbal drugs” at the April 10-12, 2002.

180. Invited lecture and session chair on Emerging Trends in Herbal Technology at Institute Engineers, Kolkata, November 28-29, 2002.

181. National Workshop on role of Biotechnology in Women Upliftment in the New Millennium [2002] , Agra: Invited lecture and session chair in “Phyto-biotechnology in the development of herbal drugs”, Agra, India, 25-26, 2002.

182. UGC Orientation program on Trends in Drugs and Pharmaceuticals [2002] , Kolkata: Invited speaker for the topic on “Toward safety in herbal medicines” at Jadavpur University, Kolkata, September 2002.

183. Invited lecture and session chair in International Conference on new Horizons in biotechnology, Regional Research Laboratory [2001] , Trivandrum, April 18-21, 2001.

184. Invited lecture in seminar on Quality control of herbal drugs , Pharmacy council of India sponsored program, May 31, 2001.

185. Invited lecture on Recent Advances in Pharmaceutical chemistry , Quality Improvement program by AICTE, New Delhi at JSS college of Pharmacy, June, 10, 2001.

186. Refresher course for the practicing pharmacists, sponsored by Pharmacy Council of [2000] Ooty: Invited lecture on “Standardization of Herbal drugs and dosage forms development”, JSS college of Pharmacy, Ooty, August 22, 2000.

187. Quality Improvement Programme on Recent Advances in Pharmaceutical Sciences sponsored by AICTE [2000] , Tamil Nadu: Chaired the session and delivered lectureon “Drug Development from Natural Resource”, Ooty, Tamil Nadu, India, November 17-23, 2000.

188. Invited lecture and session chair at the 4th IPA National convention on Pharmaceutical Education , Sponsored by Indian Pharmaceutical Association, at KLES’s College of Pharmacy, Belgaum. September 25-26th, 1998.