PROF. K.V. THOMAS ENDOWMENT NATIONAL SEMINAR

Frontiers in Materials Science
27-28th November 2024

About the Seminar

Department of Chemistry, Sacred Heart College (Autonomous), Thevara organizes the 23rd Prof. K.V. Thomas Endowment National Seminar on 27 and 28th November 2024. This conference provides forum for sharing knowledge and innovations in the field of material chemistry. Eminent scholars from various parts of nation speak on cutting-edge research in the field of materials for sustainable development. We warmly invite you to experience with us the cultural heritage that has made Kochi one of the most delightful and charming cities in India

Speakers

Prof. T. Pradeep

Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, Chennai

Prof. T. Pradeep

Keynote address

Prof. Sebastian Chirambatte Peter

Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), Bengaluru

Prof. Sebastian Chirambatte Peter

Prof. Chilla Malla Reddy

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Hyderabad

Prof. C. Malla Reddy

Prof. Kana M. Sureshan

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Thiruvananthapuram

Prof. Kana M. Sureshan

About Department of Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry was established in 1945. It offers one undergraduate progamme and two postgraduate programmes (M.Sc Chemistry & M.Sc Pharmaceutical Chemistry). The Department is a recognized research center under Mahatma Gandhi University and is now supported by DST under FIST programme.

Prof. K V Thomas

Prof. K V Thomas served the Department as a member of the faculty and later as HOD. He was the union Minister for Food and Public Distribution, Government of India, and the minister for Tourism and Fisheries, Government of Kerala. Prof. K V Thomas Endowment Trust was established in 2002 by his colleagues and well-wishers for organing seminars/symposiums annually, to honor their beloved professor.

The seminar will encompass a broad spectrum of topics, bringing together delegates from diverse fields, including Applied Energy Materials, Applied Materials & Interfaces, Applied Nanomaterials, Chemical Biology, Waste Water Treatment, Organic and Physical Chemistry, Green and Computational Chemistry, Polymers & Biopolymers, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, and beyond. This diverse gathering will foster rich, interdisciplinary discussions and inspire innovative ideas across these critical domains

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Registration

Registration and payment can be done online at

  • Research Scholars/ Students (INR) –  500 /-
  • Faculty (INR) – 750/-
  • Industrial participants (INR) – 1000/-

Account details

SACRED HEART COLLEGE-RESEARCH AND CONSULTANCY

Account Number : 50210000192411

IFSC Code : ESMF0001183

Branch : ESAF, Elamkulam

Registration Form

Registration will open soon

This year awards

  • Four Best Poster and Four Oral Presentation Awards sponsored by the American Chemical Society (ACS).
    The winners will be awarded a cash prize and an ACS certificate, ACS membership for 1 year
  • Three poster awards and three oral presentation awards from the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
  • Two oral awards and Two poster awards from Elsevier

Call For Papers

Papers from this field are welcome

  • Applied Energy Materials
  • Applied Materials & Interfaces
  • Applied Nanomaterials
  • Chemical Biology
  • Waste Water Treatment
  • Waste Water treatment and marine Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Physical and Computational Chemistry 
  • Green Chemistry
  • Computational Chemistry
  • Polymers & Biopolymers

Interested delegates are requested to submit the abstract below

Important Dates

Abstract Submission Closed on 23rd October 2024, 5:00 PM.

Accommodation & Travel

Special discounted rates for accommodation at hotels near Sacred Heart College, Thevara have been arranged. Local transport from Airport/Railway station to the place of accommodation will be arranged (on request only) for the registered participants on payment basis Transport from place of stay to the symposium venue will be arranged for all residential participants.

All the participants are requested to contact

Dr. Deepak D Prabhu

(Ph: +91 81295 32420) or

Dr. Shalumon K T

(Ph: +91 79947 67169) for booking their accommodation.

Organisers

Advisory committee

  • Prof. C. T. Aravindakumar, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, India.
  • Prof. K George Thomas, IISER, Thiruvananthapuram, India.
  • Prof. K. Girish Kumar, CUSAT, Kochi, India.
  • Prof. A Srinivasan, NISER, Bhubaneswar, India.
  • Prof. Soney Varghese, NIT, Calicut, India
  • Prof. Mahesh Hariharan, IISER ,Thiruvananthapuram, India.
  • Prof. Biju A T, IISc, Bangalore, India.
  • Prof. P. M. Sabura Begum, CUSAT, Kochi, India.
  • Prof. Prasanth Raghavan, CUSAT, Kochi, India.
  • Dr.Joshy Joseph, NIIST, Thiruvananthapuram, India
  • Dr. Anas S, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, India.
  • Dr. Pramod P Pillai, IISER, Pune, India.
  • Dr. Prakash P Neelakandan, INST, Mohali, India.

Local Organising committee

  • Rev. Fr. Dr. Varghese Kachappilly CMI, Manager (Patron)
  • Prof. Biju C S, Principal (Chairman)
  • Fr. Dr. Joseph Varghese, Vice Principal and IQAC Coordinator
  • Dr. Franklin John, Vice Principal and Controller of Examinations
  • Dr. Jinu George, HoD (General Convener)
  • Dr. Grace Thomas
  • Dr. Ignatious Abraham
  • Dr. Midhun Dominic C D
  • Mr. Senju Devassykutty
  • Dr. June Cyriac
  • Dr. Ramakrishnan S
  • Dr. Abi T G
  • Dr. Ammu Rosin Jose (Organising Secretary)
  • Dr. Deepak D Prabhu
  • Dr. Jaison M J
  • Dr. Shalumon K T
  • Dr. Thomasukutty Jose

Contact

Dr. Jinu George

Head of the Department and General Convener

Ph: +91 94461 85777

Dr. Ammu Rosin Jose

Organizing Secretary

Ph: +91 9995442958

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