Solan, October 5
Shoolini University PhD scholar Ms Anwesha Bandyopadhyay has received financial support from the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) to attend the prestigious International Union of Forest Research Organisation (IUFRO) Acacia 2026 Conference being held in Hanoi, Vietnam, from October 5 to 8.
Ms Bandyopadhyay is a PhD scholar in Biotechnology at Shoolini University and is working under the supervision of Dr Tarun Pal. The international conference, being held under the theme “Sustaining Acacia Plantations in a Dynamic Changing World”, brings together researchers, scientists, policymakers and industry experts from across the world to discuss the latest developments in Acacia research and sustainable plantation management.
The conference focuses on key areas including plantation sustainability, biodiversity, biotechnology, resource management and the circular bioeconomy. It provides an international platform for researchers to exchange scientific knowledge, discuss emerging challenges and explore collaborative approaches for sustainable management of Acacia plantations in a changing environmental and climatic landscape.
The ANRF support enables Ms Bandyopadhyay to participate in the international scientific forum and engage with researchers working in the field. Her participation also provides an opportunity to gain exposure to global research developments and contribute to discussions on sustainable forestry and biotechnology.
