Scope of the workshop Theme: Recent Trends in Thermoelectric Materials : Fundamentals to Applications December 1515-17, 2014 Venue: CSIR--National Physical Laboratory CSIR New Delhi, India Jointly organized by: CSIR-National Physical Laboratory, India & Michigan State University, USA Sponsored by Indo-US Science and Technology Forum This is the second Indo-US workshop on “Thermoelectrics”, being organized jointly by CSIR-National Physical Laboratory, India and Michigan State University, USA and is sponsored by Indo-US Science and Technology Forum. The first workshop was held at IIT, Mumbai, India during January 30 February 1, 2012. As is evident from its theme, this second Indo-US workshop would focus on fundamentals and applied research in the area of thermoelectric materials and their devices. Effective solutions to the major challenges, currently inhibiting the use of thermoelectric devices for energy generation, which include enhancement of the thermoelectric conversion efficiency (figure of merit) and the use of cost-effective and non-toxic materials, will be deliberated upon in this proposed workshop. Most of the renowned scientists and technologists in this area of thermoelectric research, both from USA and India, have shown keen interest in actively participating in this proposed workshop, which will act as a good platform for mutual interactions amongst the participants of the two countries and may result in mutually beneficial bilateral collaborations. Coordinators: India: Prof. R. C. Budhani Director CSIR-National Physical Laboratory New Delhi, INDIA. USA: Prof. Donald Morelli Michigan State University East Lansing, MI, USA List of confirmed Invited Speakers – (USA) Qiang Li, Brookhaven National Laboratory S.D. Mahanti, Michigan State University Donald Morelli, Michigan State University P. F. Poudeu, University of Michigan David Singh, Oak Ridge National Laboratory Jeffrey Snyder, California Institute of Technology Ctirad Uher, University of Michigan Yimei Zhu, Brookhaven National Laboratory List of confirmed Invited Speakers – (India) D. K. Aswal, BARC Mumbai S. Auluck, CSIR-NPL New Delhi Pallab Benerji, IIT Kharagpur S. Bhattacharya, BARC Mumbai Kanishka Biswas, JNCASR Bangalore R. Gopalan, ARCI Hyderbad Kanchana, IIT Hyderbad R. C. Mallik, IISc Bangalore B. R. Mehta, IIT Delhi B. Muralidharan, IIT Mumbai M.V.G. Padmavati, SSPL Delhi N.S. Sankeshwar, KU Dharwad Ajay Soni, IIT Mandi Satish Vitta, IIT Mumbai Accommodation Researchers including students are welcome to submit their abstracts for contributory presentations. Arrangements for their accommodation will be made in CSIR-NPL guest house/hostels at a nominal cost. Abstract Submission Abstract Submission Deadline: 2525-1010-2014 Acceptance of Abstracts: 30-103010-2014 LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE Dr. A. M. Biradar Dr. Ajay Dhar Dr. A. K. Srivastava Mr. B. Sivaiah - Chairman Convener Secretary Treasurer Dr. Sukhvir Singh Dr. T. D. Senguttuvan Mr. M. Saravanan Dr. Bhasker Gahtori Dr. Nidhi Singh Dr. Vipin Jain Dr. D. K. Misra Mr. Radheyshyam Mr. Naval Kishor Upadhyay Mr. Aman Bhardwaj Ms. Kriti Tyagi Ms. Harjeet Kaur Registration Form (to reach us before November 3, 2014) Name: …………………………………………………. Designation: …………………………………………………. Institution: ………………………………………………… Correspondence Address: …………………………………………………. ………………………………………………… …………………………………………………. Phone: ………………………………………………… Fax: ………………………………………………… E-Mail Mail:: …………………………………… Accommodation Required : Yes/No Registration Fee Details: DD Number: ……………………………… Issuing Bank: ……………………………. For any queries & correspondence: Dr. Ajay Dhar Chief Scientist CSIR – National Physical Laboratory Dr. K. S. Krishnan Road New Delhi- 110012, INDIA Tel: +91-11-45609456 Email: adhar@nplindia.org dharaj@live.com Place & date:……………………………… Kindly send the DD in favor of “Indo “Indo--US workshop” payable at New Delhi, by Nov. 3, 2014 Registration Fee for Contributory Presentations Indian Delegates Indian students Foreign Delegates Foreign Student Rs. 5000 Rs. 2000 $ 200 $100