14 - 16 January 2020 www.stam20.org

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF ADVANCED MATERIALS (STAM20)

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SPEAKERS

ABOUT STAM 20Mar Athanasius College (Autonomous), Kerala, India organises an International Conference on Science and Technology of Advanced Materials (STAM 20) on 14 , 15 and 16 January, 2020. The 3-day event will include plenary lectures, invited talks, oral and poster presentations. Eminent scholars and young researchers within India and from around the globe are expected to participate in the conference. This conference provides a platform to present research outputs, disseminate innovative information and to actively engage in scientific discourse. We cordially solicit your presence and participation in this International Conference at Kothamangalam with world renowned experts participating from Academia and Industry.

· Functional/Bioactive materials· Materials/Technologies for sustainable development· Smart Materials and Future technologies· Energy storage/conversion materials· Optoelectronic materials· Nanomaterials· Polymers, Blends, Ceramics, Metals and Alloys

STAM 20 will feature selected poster and oral presentations. One page abstract of the respective presentations are required. The templates and links for preparing and submitting full papers are available in the website www.stam20.org

Dr.A. Ajayaghosh, CSIR –NIISTDr. Norma Alias, Universiti Teknologi, MalaysiaProf. M.R Anantharaman, CUSAT, CochinDr. Paulo Cachim, University of Aveiro, PortugalProf. Jacques DESBRIÈRES, University of Pauand Pays Adour (UPPA), France. Prof. Paolo Ferruti, University of Milan, ItalyProf. Juozas Vidas GRAZULEVICIUS, Kaunas, LithuaniaProf. Kuruvilla Joseph, IIST, ThiruvananthapuramDr. Paul Joseph, Victoria University Melbourne, AustraliaDr. Roy Joseph, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and TechnologyDr. Sreekumar Kurungot, National Chemical Laboratory, PuneProf. Jarugu Narasimha Moorthy, IISER, ThiruvananthapuramProf. Chandrabhas Narayana, JNCASR, BangaloreProf. Reji Philip, Raman Research Institute, BangaloreProf. Vijayamohan Pillai, IISER, TirupatiProf. T Pradeep, Indian Institute of Technology MadrasProf. Elisabetta Ranucci, University of Milan, ItalyProf. S Sampath, Professor, IISc, Bangalore, IndiaProf. Sabu Thomas, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, IndiaProf. Roberto Teghil, Potenza - ItalyDr. Murukeshan Vadakke Matham Nanyang Technological University, SingaporeProf. C Vijayan, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, IndiaDr. Buddolla Viswanath, Gachon University, Republic of KoreaProf. Shiki Yagai, IGPR, Chiba University, Japan

THEMES

Mar Athanasius College (Autonomous), Kothamangalam is a premier multidisciplinary educational institution in Kerala established in the year 1955. The College has a long tradition of imparting value based, holistic education focusing on academic competence, social skills and moral values. The UGC conferred autonomy to the college in 2016. The college was awarded with College for Potential for Excellence status in 2009 and was accredited with 'A+' grade in 2017 by NAAC. Recently the college was selected for financial assistance under component 8 of the RUSA scheme by MHRD and the Department of Biotechnology extended its support in the form of DBT-STAR college scheme. The College has four Research Centres, 13 Undergraduate and16 Postgraduate Programs.

ABOUT MAR ATHANASIUS COLLEGE

ABOUT KOTHAMANGALAMKothamangalam is known as the Gateway to High range of Kerala. The Munnar Hills, Bird Sanctuary, Thattekad and the Periyar Tiger Reserve at Thekkady are nearby attractions of Kothamangalam. The Munnar hill station which is a gorgeous slice of heaven is around 80 kilometres from Kothamangalam, that will beguile and make your trip to Kerala one that you will always remember.

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Last Date for Online submission of Abstracts 15 November, 2019Intimation of acceptance of Abstracts 18 November, 2019Closing of early bird registration 20 November, 2019Last date of request for accommodation 20 November, 2019Closing of registration 30 November, 2019Last date for submission of full paper (AIP Proceedings) 30 November, 2019Last date for submission of full paper (Materials Today Proceedings - Elsevier) 30 November, 2019Conference 14-16 January, 2020Sightseeing Trip 17 January, 2020

Local Organizing Committee

Dr. Shanti A Avirah

Dr. Jayamma Francis

Dr. Aby P Varghese

Dr. Aji Abraham

Dr. Rajesh Thumbakara

Dr. Manju Kurian (Coordinator)

Dr. Smitha Thankachan

Advisory BoardDr. Vivek Nagpal, Senior Consultant (RUSA), MHRD, New DelhiProf. Sabu Thomas, Hon'ble Vice Chancellor, Mahatma Gandhi University, KottayamDr. A Ajayaghosh, Director, CSIR-NIIST, Thiruvananthapuram Prof. Chris G. Van de Walle, University of California, Santa Barbara, USAProf. Muthupandian Ashok kumar, Melbourne University, Australia Prof.Ratnam Paskaramoorthy, SMIAE, South AfricaProf. Christophe A Serra, Professor of Micro Process Engineering, University of StrasbourgProf. V N Rajasekharan Pillai, Former Vice Chairman, UGC, New DelhiProf. K. L Sebastian, Indian Institute of Technology, PalakkadProf. T Pradeep, Indian Institute of Technology, MadrasProf. Kuruvilla Joseph, Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, TVMDr. Suresh Valiyaveettil, National University of Singapore, Singapore Dr. Eva Majkova, Slovanian Academy of Sciences, Slovania

Dr Annu Anna Varghese

Dr. Binu Varghese

Dr. Selven S

Dr. Deepa S

Dr. Marymol Moothedan

Mr. Francis Xavier P A (Convenor)

Dr. Riju C Issac

Dr. Siju Thomas T

Dr. Julie Jacob

Ms. Nivya Mariam Paul

Ms Jaya Vinny Eapen

Mr. Paul George

Ms. Dilmol Varghese

REGISTRATIONRegistration Fee (Inc. 18% GST)

Category Early Late Spot

Academic (Foreign)

Student (Foreign)

Academic (India)

Student (India)

Industry (India)

$ 350

$ 250

Rs. 5900

Rs. 4720

Rs. 9440

$ 400

$ 300

Rs. 6490

Rs. 5310

Rs. 11800

$ 500

$ 400

Rs. 7080

Rs. 5900

Rs. 14160

The registration fee can be paid either through the online payment link provided during registration or can be transferred to the bank account through NEFT. The account details are given in the website www.stam20.org. Those who are transferring the amount through NEFT must kindly email the payment details to stam20mac@gmail.com

AccommodationKindly inform us your accommodation plans well in advance to help us make your stay here comfortable.

Help DeskDr. Smitha ThankachanCoordinator (RUSA) Ph: +91 9447 055 794

Mr. Francis Xavier P AConvenorPh: +91-99460 15315

Acceptance of submitted AbstractsDr. Selven S : Ph: +91 79071 53180, +91 94476 67461

Paper Upload, Website and other technical issues Mr. Francis Xavier P APh: +91-99460 15315

Dr. Manju KurianCoordinatorPh: +91 9447 816 609

Travel and AccommodationDr. Siju Thomas T: Ph: +91 94476 52682

Patron Dr. Winny VargheseSecretary Mar Athanasius College Association

Chairperson Dr. Densely JosePrincipal Mar Athanasius College (Autonomous)

DATES TO REMEMBER

Full length papers of selected abstracts will be considered for publication in special volumes of AIP Conference Proceedings & Materials Today Proceedings (ELSEVIER)

A total of 6 prizes worth 70 pounds and certificates will be awarded to best oral and poster presentations by Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC).

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