FACTs-2015 - Alagappa University

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
NATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Patron
Prof. S. Sivasubramanian, Former Vice-Chancellor,
Bharathiar University, Coimbatore.
Co‐Patrons : Prof. S. KARUTHA PANDIAN
Member, Vice-Chancellor Officiating Committee
Dean, Faculty of Science
Alagappa University, Karaikudi
Prof. V.MANICKAVASAGAM
Registrar, Alagappa University, Karaikudi
Convenors : Prof. P. MANISANKAR
Professor & Head
Department of Industrial Chemistry
Dr. G. PARUTHIMAL KALAIGNAN
Professor, Department of Industrial Chemistry
Organizing : Dr. T. STALIN
Secretary
Asst. Professor
Department of Industrial Chemistry
Members : Dr. H. GURUMALLESH PRABU
Professor, Department of Industrial Chemistry
Dr. S. THAMBIDURAI
Associate Professor
Department of Industrial Chemistry
Dr. M. SUNDARARAJAN
Asst. Professor
Department of Industrial Chemistry
Dr. G. GOPU
Asst. Professor
Department of Industrial Chemistry
Dr. S. VISWANATHAN
Asst. Professor,
Department of Industrial Chemistry
Dr. S. UMA DEVI
Asst. Professor (UGC – FRP)
Department of Industrial Chemistry
Dr. P. MUTHU MAREESWARAN
Asst. Professor (DST – INSPIRE)
Department of Industrial Chemistry
National Seminar on
FRONTIER AREAS IN
CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGIES – 2015
(FACTs-2015)
Dr. R. Brakaspathy, SERC, DST, New Delhi.
Prof. B. Viswanathan, IIT-M, Chennai.
Prof. S. Sampath, IISc, Bangaluru.
Dr. Vijayamohanan K. Pillai, Director, CECRI Karaikudi.
Prof. T. Vasudevan, Former Registrar
Kalasalingam University, Krishnankoil.
March 6 ‐ 7, 2015
Prof. S. Perumal, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai.
Prof. S. Muthusubramanian,
Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai.
Dr. P.T. Perumal, Former Scientist, CLRI, Chennai.
Prof. R. Ramaraj, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai.
ALAGAPPA UNIVERSITY
Prof. S. Karutha Pandian, Alagappa University, Karaikudi.
Dr. D. Velayutham, CECRI, Karaikudi.
Prof. S. Kabilan, Annamalai University, Chidambaram.
Prof. P. Thomas Muthaiah, Bharathidasan University, Trichy.
Prof. S.Baskaran, IIT-M, Chennai.
Dr. K. Krishnamoorthy, NCL, Pune.
Prof. H.Suryaprakash Rao, Pondicherry University, Puducherry.
ADDRESS FOR COMMUNICATION
Dr. G. Paruthimal Kalaignan
Convenor, FACTs – 2015
Department of Industrial Chemistry
Alagappa University
Karaikudi – 630 003
Tamilnadu.
E-mail : audicfacts2015@gmail.com
Mobile : +91 91-9443135307 (Dr. G. Paruthimal Kalaignan)
Mobile : +91 9944266475 (Dr.T.STALIN)
Organized by
Department of Industrial Chemistry
KKDI. Cell : 98847 12091
POOCHARAM,
: Prof. S. KALIYAMOORTHY
Convenor
Vice-Chancellor Officiating Committee
Alagappa University, Karaikudi
(DST‐ FIST, DST ‐ PURSE and
UGC ‐ SAP Sponsored Department)
SCHOOL OF CHEMICAL SCIENCES
ALAGAPPA UNIVERSITY
(Reaccredited with “A” Grade by NAAC)
Karaikudi – 630 003, Tamilnadu.
National Seminar on
Frontier Areas in Chemical Technologies – 2015
(FACTs-2015)
March 6 ‐ 7, 2015
ABOUT KARAIKUDI
Karaikudi is the biggest town in Chettinad region of
Sivagangai district in Tamilnadu, INDIA. It is situated in
between Trichy - Rameswaram National Highway road and
well connected to Madurai and Thiruchirapalli Airport.
Karaikudi is also home of two famous Institutions, Alagappa
University and Central Electrochemical Research Institute
(CSIR - CECRI). The city is well known as hub of educational
institutions such as Higher Secondary Schools, Polytechnic
Institutions, Arts, Science & Engineering colleges and
University. The Lord Karpaga Vinayaga Temple in
Pillaiyarpatti and Lord Murugan Temple in Kundrakudi are at
12 kms away from Karaikudi. The city has known temples such
as Koppudaiamman, Sri Meenakshi-Sundareswarar, Muthu
Mariamman..etc.,
ABOUT THE SEMINAR
Advancements in research activities on Chemical
Technologies attain greater momentum and reached hallmark
in the era of scientific developments. Chemical and
Electrochemical technologies are a challenging as well as
fascinating branch of chemistry and finding applications in
almost all areas of Science and Technology. It is important for
the researchers, educators and developers from academic
institution and industries to know the research and recent
developments that have been made on various aspects of
Chemical and Electrochemical Sciences. For the effective
discussions and interactions, the Department of Industrial
Chemistry, Alagappa University, Karaikudi is organizing a
National Seminar on Frontier Areas in Chemical
Technologies (FACTs-2015) to bring together National
experts from academic, research institutions and industries on
a common platform. The technical sessions of the seminar
consists of invited lectures by eminent speakers and papers for
presentation.
THEME
The seminar is aimed at updating the academicians,
researchers, scientists, and industrialists with the latest
developments in the field and exposing the participants to
innumerable applications in different areas of Chemical and
Electrochemical Sciences. The seminar will provide great
opportunities to get a comprehensive view and meet the most
recognized scientists of the domain.
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY
Alagappa University has emerged from the galaxy of
institutions initially founded by the great philanthropist and
educationist Padmabhusan Dr. RM. Alagappa Chettiar in 440
acres. This university is reaccredited by NAAC with “A”
Grade with 3.21 CGPA in a 4.0 point scale. This green and
lush campus with all academic activities is having plenty of
International collaborations with Universities / Institutions of
Higher Learning in countries like U.S.A., China, U.K., Australia,
Malaysia, West Indies and South Korea and National
collaborations. New innovative programmes are suitably
designed and offered at the University for the Indian as well as
foreign students. The post-graduate Departments and Centers
in Science and Humanities in the University and other
collaborative agencies offer quality education through regular
and distance modes catering to the needs of more than
one lakh students. The Universitiy's motto is “Excellence in
Action” and the University keeps before it the vision of
excellence in all spheres of its action.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Department of Industrial Chemistry was established in
1985. It is offering two year PG programme in M.Sc. Industrial
Chemistry (Specialization in Electrochemistry and Textile
Chemistry), M.Sc. Chemistry, M.Phil and Ph.D in Chemistry.
Research activities are in the fields of Electrochemistry, Textile
Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Green
Chemistry, Advanced Batteries, Nanochemistry and
Supramolecular Chemistry. This Department has received
funds to a tune of Rs. 12 crores for research projects from
UGC, ICAR, AICTE, DST, CSIR, DRDO, DRDL, TNSCST and
Sethu Samuthram Canal project etc. This Department has also
been recognized by UGC for Special Assistance Program
(SAP) and by DST for FIST and PURSE programs. More than
1500 research papers have been published in
International/National journals and presented in various
conferences. The Department has 17 patents to its credit and
more than 150 students have got their Ph.D degree in
Chemistry. The Department has conducted many refresher
courses, two UGC innovative courses and International /
National level conferences / workshops etc. The Department
has undertaken many consultancy services to various
industries including BHEL.
THEMATIC AREAS OF FACTs ‐ 2015
 Electrochemical Technology
 Textile Technology
 Nano Technology
 Green Technology
 Polymer Technology
 Sensor Technology
 Solar Energy Technology
 Water Technology
 Photochemical Technology
This Seminar is open to Faculties, Research scholars and
students of Science and Engineering Institutions, Scientists
from R&D and Industrial Establishments. The participants will
be provided with lunch, certificate of participation and seminar
kit. The participants have to make their own arrangements for
travel and accommodation.
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION
Original research papers on the above areas are invited for
presentation in the Conference. Contributors are requested to
submit two copies of the abstract not exceeding 300 words
typed on A4 size paper with two line spacing and 12-font size in
Times New Roman. It should contain the title, name and
address of the authors with email id (author presenting the
paper to be underlined). The abstract may also be sent to the
convener as MS word 2003 (.doc) file by e-mail/CD with a hard
copy by post.
REGISTRATION
The participants are requested to send the filled in
Registration form to the convener along with Registration fees
by DD drawn in favour of "The Convenor, FACTs-2015"
payable at Karaikudi. Spot registration will not be entertained.
The registration fee for various categories is given below:
Delegates from Industry
: Rs. 2000
Delegates from R & D and Academic Institutions
: Rs. 1000
Research scholars / Student delegates
: Rs. 500
VENUE
Seminar Hall, Convocation Auditorium, Alagappa University,
Karaikudi.
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation can be arranged on priority basis in the
University Hostel on request on payment basis (Rs. 100 per
person Per day). However, the delegates are free to make their
own arrangements for accommodation in Karaikudi.
IMPORTANT DATES
Deadline for submission of
Registration form & fee along with Abstract
:
16.02.2015
Notification of Acceptance
:
23.02.2015
Last date for Accommodation on request
:
27.02.2015
ALAGAPPA UNIVERSITY
(Reaccredited with “A” Grade by NAAC)
Karaikudi – 630 003, Tamilnadu.
National Seminar on
Frontier Areas in Chemical Technologies - 2015
(FACTs - 2015)
March 6 ‐ 7, 2015
REGISTRATION FORM
Name
:
Age
:
Gender
:
Designation
:
Institution/Organization
:
Address for correspondence :
Pin
Phone
Email
Title of the paper
:
:
:
:
Please tick (√) whichever is applicable
Abstract of the paper enclosed
: Yes/No
I intend to present a paper
: Yes/No
I intend to participate in the seminar
: Yes/No
I require accommodation in hostel
: Yes/No
Details of payment
Amount Rs.------------DD No.-------------------------Date---------------------Bank----------------------------Place :
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Signature
(Photostat copies of this form can also be used for registration)