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• (1st Circular) APRIL - 2014
1ST INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ALUMINA
AND OTHER FUNCTIONAL CERAMICS
(AOFC-2015)
11-13 March, 2015
Jointly organized by
Indian Ceramic Society
CSIR-Central Glass &
Ceramic Research Institute
In association with
Kolkata Chapter of Indian Ceramic Society
Endorsed by: International
Ceramic Federation (ICF), Italy
Venue
CSIR-Central Glass & Ceramic Research Institute, Kolkata, India
INDIAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
Care: CSIR-Central Glass & Ceramic Research Institute
196 Raja S. C. Mullick Road,
Jadavpur, Kolkata – 700 032 (India)
Phone: +91-33-2413 8878 / 6410 6136
E-mail: incers@cgcri.res.in
Web: www.incers.org
Media Partner
Ceramic Forum International; Refractories WORLDFORUM
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
Alumina with the global production of more than four million tons/annum for use in various industries has
been and will continue to enjoy a unique position in the candidature for widespread scientific, commercial and
industrial applications. Indeed that has remained one of the prime motivating factors why the Indian Ceramic
Society jointly with CSIR-Central Glass & Ceramic Research Institute organized the highly successful series of
International conferences on “High-Tech Aluminas and Unfolding Their Business Prospects” in the recent past
e.g., during the years 2008, 2010 and very recently, in 2013. Moving forward on the footsteps of the success of
the aforesaid conference series, it is now time to recognize that along with Alumina; the other Functional
Ceramics are also coming up in a huge way for more widespread scientific, commercial and industrial
applications than ever. For instance, as on today, the global market size of advanced ceramics is predicted to
reach about 50.8 Billion US$ which is projected to grow further, at a very fast pace e.g., at a CAGR of about 1012%, in near future. It is therefore important today to appreciate that exploitation and appropriate tuning of
thermal, electric, electronic, magnetic, electro-magnetic, optical, electro-optical, mechanical, tribological and
nano-tribological, biological and nano-biomedical and/or bio-functional properties of a wide array of advanced
functional ceramic materials including alumina can and do produce a plethora of technologically important
refractories, components, gratings, thin films, coatings, devices, green energy harvesting units, and so on. The
range of applications of such materials are enormously wide today and can encompass, for example, anything
from designed nano bio scaffolds to cutting tools to wear resistant coatings to ultra high temperature
withstanding composites to ultra high efficiency advanced refractories to advanced clay based geopolymers to
ultra high surface area nano hydroxides and oxides to ultra thin alumina mask technology to thin films for space
thermal control applications to stabilized zirconia thermal barrier coatings for aircraft gas turbine blades.
Thus, the major market potential of such conventional and advanced materials has been and will bring in the
foreseeable future to the fold of global, sustainable and inclusive industrial development; provides the enormous
scope and need to behold an international conference on “ALUMINA AND OTHER FUNCTIONAL CERAMICS
(AOFC-2015)”. The participants of this International Conference will surely evolve from technical, R&D and
managerial personnel from the industry, scientists of national and international R&D organizations, academia,
entrepreneurs and of course, the students from both national and international institutes. In short, through the
dedicated technical, industrial as well as interactive sessions; the conference is poised to act as a global
platform for discussing the current as well as future academic, scientific, industrial and technological
development prospects for alumina and other functional ceramics. There will also be one day’s Workshop on
Nano-Ceramics: Synthesis and Characterization.
The conference has been endorsed by the International Ceramic Federation (ICF) as was done on
previous occasions.
BROAD AREAS TO BE COVERED
The covered topics are (a) Alumina particles, (b) Alumina nanofibres, (c) coating, (d)Abrasives, (e) Thin
films and (f) Nanomaterials: Process and Technology, Biomedical applications, (g) High temperature ceramics,
(h) Advanced Characterization, (i) Miscellaneous. Efforts will be made to bring in the most recent happenings
involving Alumina, Zirconia and Composites for bio medical application, sensors and armor protection or in any
other frontier areas.
As in previous occasions, one session will be dedicated to corporate presentation and well furnished rooms
will be provided for one to one discussion. Interactions among the participants, speakers and international
experts will certainly help finding newer areas of applied research and technology development.
ORGANIZERS
INDIAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
Indian Ceramic Society (InCerS), a non-profit organization, in the fields of ceramic industry and education,
was established in the year 1928 with the blessings and active support of Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya, the
main architect for establishing the Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, and with the ardent efforts of a
few dedicated leaders, namely, Sirdar Krishen Singh (Inaugural Chairman), Mr T. W. Talwalkar (Inaugural
Secretary), Mr Satyasundar Deb (First President) and Dr N. N. Godbole (the then Pro-Vice-Chancellor of
Banaras Hindu University).
The idea of a Society of the Indian ceramists was first conceived by Sirdar Krishen Singh in the year 1921.
Subsequently, Mr.T. W. Talwalkar, who had been very impressed with the activities of the American Ceramic
Society, felt the need for a similar kind of Society in India on his return in 1927. The inaugural meeting, attended
by people from the glass and ceramic fields, was held at Banaras Hindu University on April 15, 1928.
The primary objectives of the Society are to (i) promote the advancement of ceramic science, arts and
technologies by bringing into close contact those engaged in these pursuits, (ii) publish scientific and technical
books and journals and (iii) hold annual sessions, meetings, discussions, symposia and exhibitions on the
subjects of interest. The activities of the Society include broadly an appraisal of the trend of the ceramic industry
and research as also an analysis of the impact of the fast developing science and technology and business
environment leading to the growth of the indigenous ceramic industry.
During the last eighty-five years of its existence the Society has grown from strength to strength and
presently, InCerS has more than 2000 members. With the passage of time it has slowly stretched its wings and
today there are 14 Local Chapters spreading all over the country. The Society aims at bringing about a synergy
of industry and educational institutions and professionals in the field of ceramics. The basic journal of the
Society is now co published (On line only) by Taylor and Francies, UK.
In January, 2013, Indian Ceramic Society has come up to a collaborative partnership with the American
Ceramic Society for mutual benefit and enhancement of the activities of both the Societies.
CSIR-CENTRAL GLASS & CERAMIC RESEARCH INSTITUTE
CSIR-Central Glass & Ceramic Research Institute (CSIR-CG&CRI), a vision of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the
first Prime Minister, Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy and Dr Meghnad Saha, started off in 1944 as one of the institutions
of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in a limited manner. It was, however, formally
inaugurated by Pandit Nehru, on August 26, 1950. Dr Atma Ram, who later became DG-CSIR, was the founder
director of the Institute. The Institute is the only one in India pursuing R&D in glass, and one among a few
carrying out R&D in various aspects of ceramics and glass. With the passage of time, the focus was diversified
to suit the country’s needs as well as national and international development in the field of science and
technology.
Currently, the Institute is engaged in the activities that are related to identified priorities of the Nation. These
are chiefly the strategic sector, nanoscience & technology, health care, water technology, energy and
environment, communication, sensor technology, contributions to SME and skill upgradation, and
entrepreneurship developments. The main achievements of the Institute have been in the following areas:
optical glass, radiation resistant glass, laser glass, low expansion glass, sol-gel processing of special ceramic
and glass coatings, optical communication fibers, optical fiber based sensors, arsenic and iron removal
technology for water, bio-ceramic implants and prostheses, solid state sensors, solid oxide fuel cells, lithium
battery, engineering and structural ceramics, specialized refractory materials, and traditional ceramics. The
Institute has been serving various sectors in the country including strategic, societal and the general industries.
It has one of the best facilities in the country for the processing of ceramics and glass materials and
characterizing them. International collaboration with important R&D institutes of a large number of countries
gives an opportunity to the Institute to keep itself abreast with the latest developments in the key areas which it
is pursuing.
ABOUT KOLKATA
Kolkata (earlier known as Calcutta), capital of the state of West Bengal, retains the relics of the historic past
while keeping pace with the present. Here is a city on which monuments of architectural splendor, old
picturesque churches, temples and cultural treasures stand side by side with modern skyscrapers, industries of
repute, universities and a modern way of life. It has now become one of the most modern hubs of IT sectors in
India. The enviable growth in all spheres has placed the city on the global map. During March, the city is
attractive for its nice weather. The average maximum and minimum temperatures are 34ºC and 21ºC
respectively.
VENUE
The venue for the international event has been selected as the Meghnad Saha Auditorium of Central Glass
and Ceramic Research Institute (CG&CRI), Kolkata. CG&CRI is located in the southern part of Kolkata, adjacent
to Jadavpur University. It is 25 km from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, 12 km from Howrah,
8 km from Sealdah and 12 km from Kolkata railway stations.
INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Professor Ce-Wen Nan, China; Professor Katherine T. Faber, USA; Professor Gary L. Messing, USA; Professor
Tatsuki Ohji, Japan; The Director-General, CSIR, India; Dr T. Ramasami, India; Professor Keizo Uematsu,
Japan; Dr Sekhar Basu, India; Mr M. M. Murugappan, India; Professor Indranil Manna, India; Professor H. S.
Maiti, India; Dr A. K. Chattopadhyay, India; Dr Dibyendu Ganguli, India; Dr G. Sundararajan, India; Shri
Ansuman Das, India; Professor Michael J. Hoffmann, Germany; Dr Jude Mary Runge, USA; Dr P.R. Vasudeva
Rao, India; Dr Suresh Das, India; Mr Norbert Grossmann, Germany; Dr Dmitri Kopeliovich, Israel; Professor
Arun M. Umarji, India; Professor Sudipta Seal, USA; Dr A. L. Shashi Mohan, India; Dr Mrityunjay Singh, U.S.A;
Professor Dr Sanjay Mathur, Germany; Prof. Dr. Gerhard Wilde, Germany; Dr. Carmen Galassi, Italy; Dr.
Chang-zhi Gu, China; Dr. Michaela Wilhelm, Germany; Dr.(Eng.) Hidehiro YOSHIDA, Japan.
CONFERENCE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Director, CSIR-CG&CRI, (Chief Patron and Chairman), Dr Arup Kumar Chattopadhyay (Co-Chairman), Mr Amit
Kumar De (Co-Chairman), Mr Animesh Bose (Co-Chairman), Dr Anoop Kumar Mukhopadhyay (Chairman,
Technical Committee), Dr Swapan Kumar Das, Dr Arup Ghosh, Dr Goutam De, Dr R. N. Basu, Dr B. K.
Satpathy, Mr Anil Chand Lodha, Dr Vamsi Krishna Balla, Dr Someswar Datta, Dr Shyam S. Rao, Mr Rajendra M
Shingi, Mr P. K. De, Professor Saikat Maitra, Professor T. K. Parya, Professor Gopes Chandra Das, Professor
Swadesh Kumar Pratihar, Professor Bikramjit Basu, Mr Sarbapi Mukherjee, Mr Swapan Kr Saha, Dr Atanu
Ranjan Pal, Dr Somenath Roy, Dr P. Sujatha Devi, Dr H. S. Tripathi (Conference Treasurer) and Mr S.
Chakrabarti, (Member Secretary).
CHIEF GUEST
Professor Indranil Manna,
Director,
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh – 208016
INVITED SPEAKERS
Prof. James Metson, Light Metals Research Centre, University of Auckland, New Zealand
Dr. Goutam De, FRSC, CSIR-CGCRI, Kolkata, India
Prof. Subhash Ghatu, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
Prof. Kantesh Balani, Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, India
Prof. Bikramjit Basu, FNASc, FWAST, FBAO, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India
Dr. Anoop Kumar Mukhopadhyay, CSIR-CGCRI, Kolkata, India
Dr. Michaela Wilhelm, University of Bremen, Bremen, Germany
Dr. Dong Zhili, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University,
Singapore
Dr. (Eng.) Hidehiro YOSHIDA, National Institute for Materials Science, Japan
Dr. Artur BRAUN, Empa. Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology,
Switzerland
Prof. Alfred Tok Iing Yoong, School of Materials Science & Engineering, Nanyang Technological
University, Singapore
Dr. rer. nat. Michael Maas, Universität Bremen, Germany
Dr. Carmen Galassi, Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics, Italy
Mr. Nils Rosenberger, Almatis GmbH, Germany
Prof. Anuja Datta, University of South Florida, Tampa, USA
Dr. A. K. Sharma, ISRO Satellite Centre, Bangalore, India
Dr. Sanjukta Deb, King's College London Dental Institute, London Bridge, London, UK
Prof. It-Meng LOW, Curtin University, Australia
Dr. Jiri Nemecek, Czech Technical University, Prague
Prof. Thomas Graule, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, Switzerland
Dr. Ayan Bhowmik, Imperial College London, London, UK
Dr. Roy Johnson, ARCI, Hyderabad, India
Dr. H.S. Tripathi, CSIR-CGCRI, Kolkata, India
Dr. Cecilia Mattevi, Imperial College London, London, UK
Dr. Arup Kumar Chatterjee, Innovation Center for Applied Nanotechnology, Kolkata, India
Dr. U. S. Hareesh, CSIR-NIIST, Thiruvananthapuram, India
Prof. Ashok K Ganguli, FASc, FNASc, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, India
Dr. B.K. Satpathy, National Aluminium Co. Ltd, Orissa, India
Dr. Vamsi Krishna Balla, CSIR-CGCRI, Kolkata, India
Dr. Sunirmal Jana, CSIR-CGCRI, Kolkata, India
Prof. Arun Chattopadhyay, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Assam, India
Dr. Sourja Ghosh, CSIR-CGCRI, Kolkata, India
Dr. Basudeb Karmakar, CSIR-CGCRI, Kolkata, India
Dr. K. G. K. Warrier, CSIR-NIIST, Thiruvananthapuram, India
Dr. G. M. Anil Kumar, Noritake Co., Ltd.,Japan
Dr. Sudipto Kumar Pal, University of Salento, Lecce, Italy.
Prof. Chaitanyamoy Ganguly, Engineering Staff College of India (ESCI), Hyderabad, India
Dr. Abhijit Das Sharma, CSIR-CGCRI, Kolkata, India
Dr. Biswanath Kundu, CSIR-CGCRI, Kolkata, India
Dr. Mukul Chandra Paul, CSIR-CGCRI, Kolkata, India
Dr. Devajyoti Mukherjee, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA
IMPORTANT DATES
International Conference on ‘Alumina and Other Functional Ceramics (AOFC-2015)’
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Submission of Abstracts
Acceptance notification
Intent for Advertisement/Exhibition
Registration
Submission of full text
: January 30, 2015
: February 06, 2015
: February 20, 2015
: February 28, 2015
: February 15, 2015
Students & Research scholars are invited to participate in the Workshop / Conference
and submit abstract for Poster/ Contributory papers through proper channel subject to
the approval of the Technical Committee of the Conference.
One day’s Workshop on Nano-Ceramics: Synthesis and Characterization
Faculty members for Workshop are:
1) Dr Goutam De. CSIR-CGCRI
2) Prof. Bikramjit Basu, Indian Institute of Science,
3) Prof. Amitava Patra, Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science
4) Dr Arup Kumar Chatterjee, Innovation Center for Applied Nanotechnology,
Kolkata, India
5) Dr Milan K. Naskar, CSIR-CGCRI
TARIFFS
Date & Time: 9.00 am to 5.00 pm on 10th March 2015 with 1 hour break for lunch
Venue: CSIR- Central Glass & Ceramic Research Institute, Kolkata (APC Roy Seminar
Hall)
Organized by: Indian Ceramic Society jointly with CSIR-Central Glass & Ceramic
Research Institute, Kolkata and in association with Kolkata Chapter of Indian Ceramic
Society
Registration on first-come-first-serve basis in view of limited seats
TARIFFS
International Conference on ‘Alumina and Other Functional Ceramics (AOFC-2015)’ along with
one day’s Workshop on Nano-Ceramics: Synthesis and Characterization
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A souvenir will be brought out on this occasion, which will contain details of program, technical articles
and limited advertisements. The advertisement tariffs are as follows:
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4 delegates free registration
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EXHIBITION
An exhibition by the manufacturer/user/dealer of alumina materials and other functional ceramics will be
organized during the conference. Limited number of covered 3 m x 1 m size stalls will be available at the
venue. The tariff for the same is Rs. 30, 000/- only (US $ 950) with two delegates’ free registration.
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Gold sponsor
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souvenir, display of banner outside the venue
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Society – AOFC 2015”, payable at Kolkata.
International Conference on ‘Alumina and Other Functional Ceramics (AOFC-2015) along with
one day’s Workshop on Nano-Ceramics: Synthesis and Characterization
11–13 March, 2015
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