Advanced Functional Materials-Current Research, Innovation and Applications
The Department of Chemistry, at Dr Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University, is organizing an on-line Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on “Advanced Functional Materials-Current Research, Innovation and Applications” between 10 th -14 th June 2024. Advanced functional materials (AFMs) represent a foundation of modern technological advancements, offering unparalleled versatility and performance across a myriad of applications. These materials, designed with tailored properties to fulfil specific functions, have revolutionized industries ranging from electronics and energy to healthcare and environmental sustainability. This Faculty Development Programme (FDP) aims to equip participants with cutting-edge knowledge, tools, and advanced techniques in functional materials and material science. It offers an opportunity for attendees to engage with prominent scientists and technologists, drawing from their extensive expertise to elevate teaching, research, and mentorship standards within their institutions. This interdisciplinary programme spans across various branches of science and technology.
This FDP will cover the following topics:
Module 1: Advanced Functional Materials: Introduction, Synthesis and Characterization
Module 2: Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology for Advanced Applications
Module 3: Functional Polymer Materials
Module 4: Functional Materials for Energy Harvesting and Storage
Module 5: Computational Modelling of Advanced Functional Materials
Module 6: Innovation to Technology Transfer
The Department of Chemistry at MIT-WPU is committed to unwavering dedication to excellence in both chemistry education and research. Our primary goal is to strengthen the core principles of chemistry by seamlessly integrating theoretical concepts with hands-on experience, ensuring a holistic approach to learning. Moreover, we actively pursue pioneering research in various branches of chemistry, constantly striving for the highest standards of achievement in all our endeavours. The department offers three programmes:
- BSc (Hons.) Chemistry -a four-year programme as per NEP 2020, with specialization in Organic Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry.
- MSc Chemistry (Industrial Polymer Chemistry).
- PhD in Chemistry.
Who can attend: Faculty Members, Research Scholars, Industry Delegates
Last date of Registration: 8th June 2024
Registration Fee: Rs. 500 for faculties
Rs. 1000 for industry delegates
(No fee for research scholars)
Venue: Online over Webex Platform
Time: 11.00 am to 3.30 pm
Write in to:
Dr. Meghana Gote
meghna.gote@mitwpu.edu.in
Dr. Parineeta Das
parineeta.das@mitwpu.edu.in
Resource Persons
| Prof. (Dr.) Vivek Polshettiwar Professor(H) Nanocatalysis Laboratories Division of Chemical Sciences Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai |
Prof. (Dr.) Ashwani Kumar Tiwari Professor Department of Chemical Sciences IISER Kolkata |
Dr. Sreeram K. Kalpathy Associate Professor Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Soft Matter and Complex Fluids Group IIT Madras |
| Dr. Manjusha Shelke Senior Principal Scientist Physical & Material's Chemistry Division Polymer and Advanced Materials Laboratory CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory, Pune |
Dr. Sudhir S. Arbuj Scientist (ET-III) & Academic Co-ordinator Centre for Materials for Electronics Technology, Pune Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India |
Dr. Soumyabrata Goswami Assistant Professor Department of Chemistry Amity Institute of Applied Sciences, Kolkata |
| Dr. Partha Pratim Bag Assistant Professor Head of Department Department of Chemistry School of Basic Sciences SRM University Sikkim, Gangtok. |
Programme Schedule
| Date & Time | Session | Name of the resource person |
Introduction, closing remarks |
Meeting link |
| DAY 1 | ||||
| 10.06.2024 | Inauguration Opening remarks: Dr. Meghana Gote Convenor, AFMCRIA-2024 Address by Dr. Anup Kale Associate Dean (SoSES) Address by Dr. Bharat Kale Secretary, Maharashtra Academy of Sciences |
https://mitwpu.webex.com/mitwpu/j.php?MTID=m9f7f47f4bbbda95269007931b53f4e78 | ||
| 10.45 am to 11.00 am | ||||
| 11.00 am-12.30 pm | Module 1 Introduction to advanced functional materials: Current research and future trends |
Prof. (Dr.) Vivek Polshettiwar Professor(H) TIFR, Mumbai |
Dr. Vaishali Gaikwad |
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| 2.00 pm -3.30 pm | Metal Organic Frameworks (MOF): Versatile functional materials |
Dr. Soumyabrata Goswami Assistant Professor Amity Institute of Applied Sciences, Amity University, Kolkata |
Dr. Soumava Biswas | https://mitwpu.webex.com/mitwpu/j.php?MTID=mfc6e9905b745298c9c85e7b3f36bcc7c |
| DAY 2 | ||||
| 11 th June 2024 | Module 2 The Fascinating World of 2D Materials: Properties and Applications |
Dr. Partha Pratim Bag Assistant Professor SRM University Sikkim, Gangtok |
Dr. Devkumar Thapa | https://mitwpu.webex.com/mitwpu/j.php?MTID=medcd511ea7cae1559831a708d5cee0ee |
| 11.00 am - 12.30 pm | ||||
| DAY 3 | ||||
| 12th June 2024 | Module 2 Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology for Advanced Applications |
Dr. Sudhir S. Arbuj Scientist (ET-III) C-MET, Pune |
Dr. Kiran Kokate | https://mitwpu.webex.com/mitwpu/j.php?MTID=m4bb0497a6e2072d3109f9cbf39a5e8a2 |
| 11.00 am - 12.30 pm | ||||
| 2.00 pm -3.30 pm | Module 3 Introduction to soft matter physics with emphasis on polymer and colloid science |
Dr. Sreeram K. Kalpathy Associate Professor IIT Madras |
Dr. Parineeta Das | https://mitwpu.webex.com/mitwpu/j.php?MTID=maa35bedf142428163bdabe5ca472bd4d |
| DAY 4 | ||||
| 13th June 2024 | Module 3 Some recent research findings and applications of optically responsive polymer films |
Dr. Sreeram K. Kalpathy Associate Professor IIT Madras |
Dr. Parineeta Das | https://mitwpu.webex.com/mitwpu/j.php?MTID=m5ddcea98041 |
| 11.00 am-12.30 pm | ||||
| 2.00 pm -3.30 pm | Module 4 The Marvels of Monolayers: Exploring the World of 2D Materials |
Dr. Partha Pratim Bag Assistant Professor SRM University Sikkim, Gangtok |
Dr. Dev Kumar Thapa | https://mitwpu.webex.com/mitwpu/j.php?MTID=m8375cf6a0126e13035bd9d711a21173d |
| DAY 5 | ||||
| 14th June 2024 | Module 5 Computational Modelling of Advanced Functional Materials |
Prof. (Dr.) Ashwani Kumar Tiwari Professor IISER Kolkata |
Dr. Moumita Majumder | https://mitwpu.webex.com/mitwpu/j.php?MTID=m38d14b15d60afe54e67e63cf571fc465 |
| 11.00 am-12.30 pm | ||||
| 2.00 pm -3.30 pm | Module 6 Fundamental Research to Innovation Commercialization |
Dr. Manjusha Shelke Senior Principal Scientist CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory, Pune |
Mr. Sanjay Bhagwat | https://mitwpu.webex.com/mitwpu/j.php?MTID=m930a294c60ada6c813fce59604c1fcd9 |
| 3.30. pm -4.00 pm | Concluding remarks and feedback from participants |
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