Research Experience:

Teaching experience- 21 years at UG and 14 years at PG

Research Projects

Course Coordinator- Star College Scheme by DBT

Project Coordinator- Creative approaches to Peace by United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia.

• Designing fixed bed column and batch studies of Chitosan nanoparticles for defluoridation of drinking water 2011    S Lawrance, J Bajpai, AK Bajpai   Journal of dispersion science and technology 32 (9), 1256-1265

• Batch studies of alginate nanoparticles for efficient removal of fluoride ions from drinking water 2013     SK Singh, S Lawrance, J Bajpai, AK Bajpai    Int. J. Eng. Res. & Technol 2, 1-11
• Polymer biomaterials in wound dressing: a review 2015   J Bajpai, A Bajpai, A Chhatri, S Lawrance, A Dsouza    Chem Sci Rev Lett 4 (16), 1124-1147
• A critical review on the state-of-art of water pollution by heavy metals and fluoride ions and defluoridation techniques 2014    J Bajpai, AK Bajpai, A Chhatri, S Lawrance, A Dsouza   Chemical Science Review and Letters 3, 210-223
• Analysis, Mitigation and Defluoridation of Drinking Water  2013  S Lawrance, A Dsouza Pharmaceutical Research 4 (1), 20-26

• Aloe vera Loaded (Poly vinyl Alcohol) Cryogel: Potential Wound Healer  202 A Amita Chattri, Smarika Lawrance  Asian Journal of Chemistry 34 (10), 2567-2572
• Survey and Analysis of Awareness on Environmental Health and Sanitation in Rural and Urban Areas of Jabalpur Division of Madhya Pradesh  2017   SL Shikha Thakur, Shruti Mishra, Sumit Kumar Patel, Tripti Moses    Indian Journal of Environmental Protection 37 (5), 381-391
• A Systematic review on Mercury Toxicity and removal Process  2014  MG Dr.Smarika Lawrance, Dr.Anjali Dsouza    International Journal Modern Engineering and Research 1 (1)
• Pb2+ removal from contaminated aqueous solution by adsorption onto Graphene Oxide Sand Composite(GOSC) for efficient water purification 2023  AC Smarika Lawrance, Nidhi Khare, Research Journal of chemistry and Environment 27 (12), 123-137

International Training Program Outside India

• Participated in 19th Mindanao Peacebuilding Institute(MPI)  Peacebuilding Training on “Creating a Culture of Peace” at Davao City, Philippinnes from 14th May-25th May,2018.

International Seminars/Conferences/Workshops/Symposium

• Participated in International Symposium held in Lonavala, Pune from 1-7th January,2009
• International Symposium NUCAR- 2013 In collaboration with BARC Mumbai, Government  Model science College, JBP
• International conference ICEMT -2013 Gyan Ganga Institute of Technology, Jabalpur
• Participated in Indo Swiss Conference on “ Industry Academia Interaction: Global Issues and Concerns” organized by Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy , Rani Durgawati University, Jabalpur in collaboration with APP IP- DRA Division and Madhya Pradesh State Branch at University Campus on April 15th, 2017.
  

National Seminars/Workshops/Conferences

• Participated in a National Seminar on Ecology Religion Ecological Spirituality in Cross Cultural Perspective, 2007 at St. Aloysius College, Jabalpur
• Participated in a a national seminar on “Effective role of information technology for innovative Teaching in Higher Education” (March 18-20,2007)
• Participated in National Workshop in National workshop on held at Bangalore 24-25th January,2008
• Participated in a National seminar on Need for values in the Scientific and Technological Scenario on 3rd &4th Mar 2008 at St. Aloysius College Jabalpur.
• Participated in National Workshop “Radioactivity Detection – Techniques and their application” organized by Govt .Model Science College and Indian Association of Nuclear Chemists and Allied Scientists during 24-25th,March,2008
• Participated in a National Workshop on Integration of Science and Spirituality to Instill Values in Youth Curriculum Development on 20th-21st Feb, 2009 at St. Aloysius College, Jabalpur
• National workshop on “Effective Business communication and Presentation skills” sponsored by UGC,CRO, Bhopal and organized by Department of Management Studies, St. Aloysius College, Jabalpur  on 19th -20th December,2013
• National Workshop on “Intellectual Property Rights “ organized by MPCST , Bhopal and Hitkarni Engineering College, Jabalpur on 25th February,2014
• Participated in one day workshop on “ Advancement in Learning and Teaching through E  Learning” on 10th December,2015 at Hitkarni College of Engineering and Technology, Jabalpur and sponsored by MPCST, Bhopal(MP)
• Participated in Orientation Program on “Human Value development” held on 16-17th June,2015 in St. Aloysius College, Jabalpur under the auspices of AIACHE
• Participated in National Seminar “Materials and Methods for sustainable development” on 29th-30th January, 2016 at Government Science College, Jabalpur sponsored by UGC, CRO Bhopal.
• Participated in two days Faculty Empowerment National Workshop on “E Learning, MOOCS and Basic ICT Tools for Educators” on 17th-18th March,2018 organised by Guru Angad Dev Teahing Learning Centre of MHRD, SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi in collaboration with St. Aloysius College( Autonomous), Jabalpur sponsored by UGC, CRO Bhopal
• “Interreligious Cooperation for Peace Part B: Cultural Studies” from November, 21 to January 22, sponsored by United Board for Higher Education
• “Peace Education: Designing Pedagogies for change” from 25^th January to 25^th February,21 sponsored by United Board for Higher Education
• “Why Peace Needs the Arts: Exploring Creative Resources for Peacebuilding” From 24^th March to 19^th May, 2022 sponsored by United Board for Higher Education
• Attended International Conference on “Multidisciplinary Research Perspectives” organized by BSSS Bhopal held in 16 th -17 th Feb, 2023
• Attended International Conference on Plastics: Benefits to Environment Issues, Solution, Recycling and Waste Management” held on 25th -26th Februray, 2023 at Hitkarni Women College, Jabalpur, MP

• Earthquakes increase in frequency correlated with Environmental Degradation,” in the .State Level Conference on “Effect of Chemical & Effluent on Environment” Sponsored by- U.G.C Central Regional Office (Bhopal), on the 2nd & 3rd Dec 2006.
• “Molecular Biophysics A Tool for Elucidating Macromolecular Structure”, at the National Symposium Physics Today Contemporary by Research, Ideas and Innovative Methods of Teaching. Held at St. Aloysius College, Jabalpur on the occasion of World Year of Physics,No12,Dec2006, pp 18-19
• “Bioremediation: A Solution to Environment Restoration” in the National Seminar “Contemporary Trends in Life Sciences: Prospects and Challenges Ahead”, 16-17 April, 2008, St. Aloysius College, Jabalpur, M.P
• “Designing Iron Crosslinked Carboxymethyl Cellulose as Novel Nanoadsorbents for Defluoridation of Drinking Water “at International conference on ICEMT -2013 Gyan Ganga Institute of Technology, Jabalpur
• “Role of Educators in Improving Teaching Learning Process: An Approach to Effective Academic Auditing” National Conference on “Role of Academic Audit in Enhancing the Quality of Higher Education in India”  Organized by St. Aloysius College Jabalpur on 21st & 22nd Oct. 2016
• “Survey and Analysis of Awareness on Environmental Health and Sanitation in Rural and Urban Areas of Jabalpur Division of Madhya Pradesh” on National Seminar on “Impact of Industrial Pollution on Environment” Organized by M.G.P.G. College, Kareli, Distt. Narsinghpur (M.P.) on 15 & 16 Oct. 2016

• Presented Paper in international Seminar on Current trends in chemical and pharma ceutical science (CTCPS) entitled “Preparation and characterization of Azadirachta indica(Neem) loaded Polymeric Cryogel” organised by Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Sager, held on 20^th January to 22^nd January 2021.

• Presented Papers in International Conference on “Multidisciplinary Research Perspectives” organized by BSSS Bhopal held in 16 th -17 th Feb, 2023 entitled “ An investigative review on Coagulation efficacy of Ocimum sanctum( Tulsi) silver nanoparticles for sewage water treatment and purification”
• Presented Papers in International Conference on “Multidisciplinary Research Perspectives” organized by BSSS Bhopal held in 16 th -17 th Feb, 2023 entitled “ a review on Antibacterial activity of silver nanoparticles synthesized from wheatgrass extract”
• Presented paper in International Conference on Plastics: Benefits to Environment Issues, Solution, Recycling and Waste Management” held on 25th -26th Februray, 2023 at Hitkarni Women College, Jabalpur, MP entitled “ A Review on Plastics: Its efficiency and Benefits”

• Organizing Secretary in National seminar on nanotechnology: “A futuristic Application in all disciplines of science” 12th -13th December, 2009 organised by St. Aloysius College (Autonomous), Jabalpur (M.P.)
• Chief Organizing Secretary in National workshop on Basic and Applied Techniques in chemistry 5th-7th November, 2012 organized by St. Aloysius college (Autonomous), Jabalpur (M.P.)
• Organizing Secretary for the National Workshop on “Think Green and Sustainable” held on 17th and 18th February 2017, organized by the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, St. Aloysius’ College and sponsored by UGC (CRO) Bhopal, (M.P.)
• Organizing Secretary for the National Workshop on “ Faculty Training Workshop of South Asia” held on 23rd to 26th  October 2018, organized by the St. Aloysius’ College and sponsored by United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia
• Organizing Secretary for the National Workshop on “Revised  Assessment and Accreditation Framework for Higher Education Institutions in India” held on 15th  and 16th  December, 2018 organized by Internal Quality Assurance Cell, St. Aloysius’ College and sponsored by United
• Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia
• Organizing Secretary a two days National webinar  “ Life Sciences: Acceptance of New Normal”  on 27^th-28^th August,2021.
• Coordinator-FDP on Benchmarking Skill Development at school level” 29^th -30^th  October 2021
• Coordinated different activities under the Star College Scheme, DBT, New Delhi
• Celebrated National Science Day on 28^th February,2024 on the topic “Indigenous Technology for a developed India” sponsored by MP Council of Science & Technology, Bhopal.
• Organized National Workshop on “Envisioning Viksit Bharat @ 2047: Achieving Environment Sustainability through Collaboration” organized by Department of Chemistry, St. Aloysius’ College (Autonomous), Jabalpur on 23^rd-24^th August, 2024, sponsored by ICSSR, New Delhi
• Programme Coordinator for Five days faculty development programme on “ Creative Approaches to Peace for Whole Person Education” organized by St Aloysius College, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh and sponsored by United Board for  Christian Higher Education in Asia(UBCHEA)

Research Projects

• Co- coordinator post for a minor research project funded by UGC “Biosorption of hazardrous metals ions from polluted waters – An Eco- friendly and friendly green approach.(ongoing)”.

Invited Talk

• Practical session on Chromatography in National Workshop for School Teachers (Sahodaya Schools) August, 2012 at St. Aloysius School, Jabalpur
• Invited talk on “Water Defluoridation and Hazards of Fluoride ion” at National Workshop on Water organized by AWWA, Jabalpur from 20th-21st July,2013