In Honour of Prof. Vijayamohanan K. Pillai's 65th Birthday
INanoEChem-2025 is a National Symposium organized to celebrate the outstanding scientific contributions and leadership of Prof. Vijayamohanan K. Pillai on the occasion of his 65th birthday. A towering figure in the field of electrochemistry and materials science, Prof. Pillai has significantly influenced contemporary research in energy storage systems, electrocatalysis, interfacial electrochemistry, and nanoscale materials through his pioneering work and dedicated mentorship.
The conference will serve as a vibrant platform for bringing together leading scientists, young researchers, and industry professionals from across the globe to share recent advancements in nano-enabled electrochemical technologies. The thematic areas include, but are not limited to, electrochemical energy storage and conversion, 2D materials and quantum dots, electrocatalysis for green hydrogen, biosensing and analytical electrochemistry, and advanced characterization of electrochemical interfaces.
A key highlight of INanoEChem-2025 will be sessions dedicated to the life and work of Prof. Pillai, acknowledging his transformative role at institutions like CSIR–CECRI and IISER Tirupati, and his mentorship of numerous doctoral and postdoctoral researchers. Special lectures by well-known Scientists and Electrochemists will underscore his lasting impact on Indian science.
The conference will include plenary talks, invited lectures, poster presentations, and industrial interaction. Scheduled at INST Mohali, the event ensures wide accessibility and participation, aiming to catalyze future collaborations and foster global dialogue in sustainable electrochemical science.
INanoEChem-2025 is not only a tribute but a platform to shape the future of electrochemistry inspired by Prof. Pillai’s legacy.
Speakers
Plenary Speakers
Prof. A.K. Tyagi
Dean and Senior Professor, Homi Bhabha National Institute
Prof. Vijayamohanan Pillai
Dean R&D and Professor, IISER Tirupati
Prof. Sourav Pal
Head of the Department, Chemistry, Professor of Chemistry, Ashoka University
Prof. T Pradeep
Professor IIT Madras
Keynote Speakers
Prof. C Retna Raj
IIT Kharagpur
Prof. S. Sampath
IISc Bangalore
Prof. Tata Narasinga Rao
ARCI, Hyderabad
Prof. K Ramesha Director
CSIR-CECRI Karaikudi
Invited Speakers
Prof. Ranjit Thapa
SRM AP
Prof. Aditi Halder
IIT Mandi
Prof. Pravin Ingole
IIT Delhi
Prof. Mohsin Ahmad Bhat
Univ of Kashmir
Prof. Muhammed Musthafa
IISER Pune
Dr. Vivek Bagchi
INST Mohali
Prof. Vikas Kumar Jena
CSIR-IMMT
Dr. A. K. Satpati
BARC
Dr. Santosh Kumar Gupta
BARC, Mumbai
Dr. Atindra Mohan Banerjee
BARC, Mumbai
Dr. Jadab Sharma
Punjab University
Dr. Navpreet Kamboj
PEC, Chandigarh
Registration
Registration Fee:
Students: With Accommodation (3500)
Without Accommodation (2000)
Faculty: 6000
Individual-8000, Industrial Personnel-10000
Last date for Registration : 15th October,2025
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Registration link: Click here
Last Date for Abstract Submission :15th September,2025
Acceptance of Abstract: 20th September,2025
Format for Abstract Download Here
Committee
Convenor
Dr. Ramendra Sundar Dey, INST Mohali
Co-Convenors
Prof. C.N. Tharamani, IIT Ropar
Dr. Sangita Roy, INST Mohali
Local organizing committee
Will be updated soon
Venue
Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Sector-81, Mohali, Punjab, India
CV Raman Auditorium INST, Mohali
Mini Auditorium INST, Mohali
Accommodation
Accommodation will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
Faculty Accomodation
INST Guest House, Mohali
NABI Guest House, Mohali
IISER Guest House, Mohali
Programme
Announcements
- Poster Awards for the three best posters
- Publication Opportunity: Selected papers will be published in a peer-reviewed Special Issue
- No publication fees
All submitted manuscripts will undergo peer review as per the journal's standard guidelines.
Sponsorship Plan
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Rs 2.5 lakh |
2 lakh |
1.5 lakh |
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Company pesentation (10 min) |
Company presentation (5 min) |
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Company full-page advertisement in abstract book |
Company half-page advertisement in abstract book |
Company Quarter page advertisement in abstract book |
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The Company logo on the flyer on the stage |
The company logo on the event flyer on the stage |
The company logo on the event flyer on the stage |
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Company name and link on conference website |
Company name on conference website |
Company name on conference website |
Contact
Email ID: inanoechem2025@inst.ac.in
To reach the Institute of Nano Science and Technology, Mohali, please use the following directions.
From Airports:
- Distance from IGI Airport Delhi: Take a prepaid taxi (or private cabs) from the counters. Ask for destination "Sector-81, INST Mohali" via NH 44. The distance is about 270 km. One can also take a domestic flight from all major airport cities (like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore etc) in India to Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport, Chandigarh/Mohali.
- Distance from Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Chandigarh/Mohali Airport: Take a prepaid taxi (or private cabs) from the counters. Ask for destination "Sector-81, INST Mohali". The distance is about 9 km.
By Train:
- If you are coming from Delhi one can also take a train to Chandigarh railway station and Sahibzada Ajeet Singh Nagar (Mohali) Railway Station.
- If you are coming from Chandigarh Railway Station, take a taxi for destination "Sector-81, INST Mohali". The distance is about 13 km.
- If you are coming from Mohali Railway Station, take a taxi to the destination "Sector-81, INST Mohali". The distance is about 5 km.
By Road:
If you are coming from Delhi via your own vehicle, then you may follow NH 44 (distance is about 250 km) to Mehmadpur, then take NH 205A to Mohali Airport Chowk in Gmada Aerocity, continue to JLPL Industrial Area, and Drive to your destination in Sector 81, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar.
For any other locations please refer to INST, Mohali in Google maps here.