GAMER Lab welcomes Prof. Surolia from Manipal University
GAMER Lab welcomes Prof. Surolia from Manipal University
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The GAMER Lab group recently hosted Praveen Kumar Surolia, Ph.D., a visiting professor from Manipal University, during his academic visit to the Philippines from April 15 to April 27, 2026. The visit formed part of the ASEAN-India Collaborative R&D Scheme, a regional initiative that strengthens scientific exchange and joint research between Southeast Asia and India.
Prof. Surolia’s engagement with the GAMER Lab centered on the ongoing project titled “Design and development of ordered mesoporous materials-based heterojunctions for wastewater treatment.” The project explores advanced material architectures that combine high surface area mesoporous frameworks with engineered heterojunction interfaces to enhance pollutant degradation efficiency, selectivity, and stability under real-world water treatment conditions.
Throughout his stay, Prof. Surolia collaborated closely with faculty researchers, graduate students, and undergraduate scholars, contributing technical insights on synthesis strategies, structural tuning of mesoporous materials, and charge transfer mechanisms in heterojunction systems. Discussions emphasized the role of controlled pore ordering, band alignment, and interfacial engineering in improving photocatalytic and adsorption-driven removal of emerging contaminants.
The visit also included a series of technical meetings, laboratory walkthroughs, and research presentations, fostering knowledge exchange on scalable material fabrication and practical deployment challenges in wastewater remediation. Particular attention was given to bridging laboratory-scale findings with pilot-scale applications, ensuring that material performance translates effectively to environmental systems.
GAMER Lab researchers highlighted the value of international collaboration in advancing materials research that addresses water quality challenges across diverse regions. The partnership with Manipal University is expected to lead to joint publications, expanded research networks, and future collaborative proposals under ASEAN-India frameworks.
Prof. Surolia’s visit concluded with a reaffirmation of shared goals in developing high-performance, sustainable materials for environmental applications. The engagement marks another step toward strengthening cross-border research efforts aimed at improving water treatment technologies and supporting public health and environmental protection.
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