Chennai college student wins chemistry paper presentation contest

The competition ‘Chemiskillz 23’ organised by Manali Petrochemicals Limited was open to undergraduates, postgraduates, and PhD students. It aimed at finding the brightest mind in chemistry.  

Manali Petrochemicals Limited (MPL) conducted the latest edition of ‘Chemiskillz 23’, an annual paper presentation contest for chemistry students. The competition, which was open to undergraduates, postgraduates, and PhD students, is aimed at finding the brightest mind in chemistry. Santosh S from DG Vaishnav College, Chennai, was declared the winner of the contest.  

Ashwin Muthiah, Chairman, MPL, said, “At MPL, we believe that we need to encourage science-driven innovation and curiosity for a better tomorrow. The competition has showcased the next generation's intellect and talent. Through such initiatives, we aim to nurture their scientific capabilities to develop future-ready solutions and drive sustainable growth in the science and tech industries.”  

In the final round, six participants presented papers spanning across three themes: green chemistry, waste to wealth, and environment sustainability. Vishwadhara N from Anna Adarsh, Chennai, won the second prize, while Keerthana K from WCC College, Chennai, stood third. Certificates of appreciation were awarded to Darshini KS, M Kumari Diksha, A Aarthi and S Balaji. 

Twenty-six papers were submitted as part of the preliminary round of the contest held in January 2023. The motto ‘Compete, Connect, Learn’ defined the ethos of the event. Chemiskillz served as a platform for students to present ideas and apply theoretical knowledge to respond to industry demands and implementations, as their critical thinking was put to test. They interacted with industry veterans and experts, gaining valuable real-world insights. 
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