14/08/2026
Chitkara School of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Himachal Pradesh in collaboration with Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) successfully organized a Hands-on Workshop on Innovative Instrumental Insights: Practical Training and Skill Development from 6th-7th August, 2026. The hands-on workshop on innovative instrumental insights provided participants with practical exposure to modern instruments, analytical techniques, and technology-driven problem-solving. Dr. Naresh Rangra with his team led the workshop through demonstrations, guided experiments, and hands-on practice and participants learned instrument handling, calibration, data interpretation, troubleshooting, and application of results. The innovative examples included using IoT-enabled sensors for real-time environmental monitoring, portable analytical devices for rapid sample testing, and digital instruments for automated data collection and analysis. The participants also explored the potential of instrumentation to improve accuracy, efficiency, and decision-making in research and industry. The workshop strengthened technical competence, experimental confidence, and innovation skills while encouraging participants to develop practical solutions using emerging technologies. Overall, the training enhanced employability, research capabilities, and readiness for technology-driven professional environments.