On January 6, 2026, the Department of Chemistry, in collaboration with the Research and Development Cell and the Institution Innovation Council at St. Joseph Vaz College, organized a specialized workshop titled “Synthesis of Colloidal Semiconductor Quantum Dots (QDs).” The event was designed to introduce undergraduate students to the cutting-edge field of nanotechnology and material science.

The primary goals of the workshop were:

• To provide students with a foundational understanding of the chemical synthesis of Quantum Dots.
• To bridge the gap between theoretical semiconductor physics and practical chemical applications.
• To foster interest in advanced nanotechnology research among undergraduate scholars.

The session was led by Dr. Sergey Dezhurov, a distinguished researcher from the Prokhorov General Physics Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia. Dr. Dezhurov brought international expertise to the seminar, offering students a unique global perspective on current trends in semiconductor research.

The workshop commenced at 10:30 A.M. in the College Seminar Hall and covered several key areas:

• An overview of why materials behave differently at the nanoscale.
• Detailed discussion on the “bottom-up” approach to creating semiconductor nanocrystals in solution.
• Exploration of size-tunable light emission and the quantum confinement effect.
• A look into how QDs are revolutionizing medical imaging, solar cells, and display technologies (QLEDs).

The workshop specifically targeted Undergraduate Students. The session saw active engagement, with students participating in a Q&A segment that addressed the challenges of maintaining stability in colloidal suspensions and the future of nano-research in India and abroad.

The workshop successfully met its objective of “Advancing Nanotechnology Research” within the college community. By hosting an international expert like Dr. Dezhurov, St. Joseph Vaz College has strengthened its commitment to providing high-level academic exposure to its students.