About the Conclave
The conclave will feature scientific talks by distinguished international speakers from top 100 QS-ranked universities, as well as national lectures delivered by eminent faculties from IISc, IITs, IISERs, and NITs. Emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches, the event will bring together experts to address global challenges at the interface of health and environment. Expert lectures complemented by interaction sessions with scholars and students will foster future growth and collaborations. Editorial insights will be shared by leading journal editors, while participants will showcase their work through oral and poster presentations evaluated by external experts. Exciting prizes from RSC, Wiley, and ACS will be awarded. Participants will also benefit from career prospect session by these organizations, along with opportunities for publication and membership. The program further includes IR office and laboratory visits, culminating in a brainstorming discussion and faculty interaction aimed at formulating joint Indo-Foreign proposal submissions.
About Chemistry Department
Chemistry department comes under the School of Advanced Sciences (SAS), which was established in the year 1984. Department of Chemistry’s vision is to provide quality teaching and research which would make an impact at a global level. The department consists of a total of 71 experienced and energetic faculty. Most of them are experts in their research fields, evident from their publications and research funding. The Department is recognized by DST-FIST to establish sophisticated instrumental facilities. It is also equipped with necessary instruments for research and also offers services to other institutions as well. After graduation, students are placed in reputed companies in India and abroad, and they have been securing admissions in India and abroad for their higher education. We offer 2 years MSc and 5 years integrated MSc program in Chemistry. Our MSc program (2 years) offers specialization in Analytical/Inorganic/Organic/General/Pharmaceutical Chemistry. Our MSc Chemistry program is Accredited by RSC. The subject Chemistry in VIT is ranked within the top 13 in India and top 401-450 in the world as per QS World University Rankings by Subject 2021 and 14th place at National level with 4 STAR rating in QS World Ranking. In India, VIT has been ranked 15th among the top universities in Chemistry in Best Global Universities ranking by U.S. News & World Report.

About VIT

Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) was founded in 1984 as Vellore Engineering College by the Honorable Chancellor Dr. G. Viswanathan. The institution has grown steadily since its humble beginning. VIT attracts students from all over India and abroad because of its excellence. VIT has emerged as one of India’s best institutes and aspires to become a global leader in education. In Engineering and Technology, VIT is ranked 142nd in the World and 9th in India (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025). In Data Science and AI subject areas, VIT is within the top 100 in the world, whereas five subjects (CS, Information Systems, Electrical, Electronics and Material Science) have been ranked among the top 200 in the world (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025). It is within the top 2 in India and top 600 in the world (Shanghai ARWU ranking 2025). VIT achieved NAAC Accreditation with A++ grade in the 4th cycle. VIT is within the top 20 in University, Research and Engineering categories in India (NIRF Ranking, Govt. of India 2025). It secures rank 396th in the world and 8th in India (QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2025).
Topics
Theoretical Chemistry & Spectroscopy
Organic & Medicinal Chemistry
Bio-inorganic and Organometallics
Innovative Materials
Drug Delivery
Polymers
Catalysis
Chief Patrons

Dr. G. Viswanathan
ChancellorPatrons

Mr. Sankar Viswanathan
Vice - President
Dr. Sekar Viswanathan
Vice - President
Dr. G V Selvam
Vice - President
Dr. Sandhya Pentareddy
Executive Director
Ms. Kadhambari S Viswanathan
Assistant Vice - PresidentCo-Patrons

Dr. V. S. Kanchana Bhaaskaran
Vice - Chancellor
Dr. Partha Sharathi Mallick
Pro-Vice Chancellor
Dr. Jayabarathi T
RegistrarConclave Chair
- Dr. K. Karthikeyan, Dean - SAS
Conclave Co-Chairs
- Dr. D. Rajan Babu, Associate Dean-SAS
- Dr. S. Karpagam, HOD-Chemistry
Conveners
- Dr. Priyankar Paira, VIT
- Dr. R. Vijayaraghavan, VIT
- Dr. M. Shivashankar, VIT
Co-Conveners
- Dr. A. Sivaramakrishna, VIT
- Dr. D. Rajagopal, VIT
- Dr. S. Sumathi, VIT
- Dr. Sugata Goswami, VIT
- Dr. Tanay Debnath, VIT
Co-ordinators
- Dr. Madhvesh Pathak, VIT
- Dr. Barnali Maiti, VIT
- Dr. S.R. Suseem, VIT
- Dr. Amit Kumar Tiwari, VIT
- Dr. A. Pratheepkumar, VIT
- Dr. Srinivasan Latha, VIT
- Dr. Sukanta Chakrabartty, VIT
Advisory Committee
- Dr. Giorgia Pastorin, National University of Singapore
- Dr. Vito Ferro, University of Queensland, Australia
- Dr. Gregory Smith, University of Cape Town, South Africa
- Dr. Atreyee Banerjee, FTI, Germany
- Dr. Jose Ruiz, University of Murica, Spain
- Dr. Ingo Ott, Tech. Universität Braunschweig, Germany
- Dr. Gilles Gassar, PSL University, France
- Dr. Somnath Maji, IIT Hyderabad
- Dr. Gouriprasana Roy, IIT Tirupati
- Dr. Arindam Mukherjee, IISER Kolkata
- Dr. Uttam Manna, IIT Guwahati
Plenary / Keynote / Invited Speakers
- Dr. Giorgia Pastorin, National University of Singapore
- Dr. Vito Ferro, University of Queensland, Australia
- Dr. Gregory Smith, University of Cape Town, South Africa
- Dr. Atreyee Banerjee, FTI, Germany
- Dr. Chithiraj Pon Selvan, Curtin University, Australia
- Dr. Arindam Mukherjee, IISER Kolkata
- Dr. Uttam Manna, IIT Guwahati
- Dr. Debayan Sarkar, IIT Indore
- Dr. Somnath Maji, IIT Hyderabad
- Dr. Mukul Pradhan, NIT Warangal
- Dr. Rakesh Kumar Pathak, IISER Berhampur
- Dr. Gouriprasanna Roy, IIT Tirupati
- Dr. Sunandan Sarkar, NIT Trichi
- Dr. Mrinmoy De, IISc Bangalore
- Dr. Nagaraju Barsu, NCL Pune
- Dr. Kaushik Pal, IIT Tirupati
- Dr. Parijat Kundu, Velsera, Pune
- Dr. Srikanta Patra, IIT Bhubaneswar
- Dr. Pankaj Kumar Koli, IISER Tirupati
- Dr. Sayan Bhattacharyya, IISER Kolkata
Registration Fee
Category | Early Bird | After 05th Nov. |
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Research scholar/Students | INR 3000 | INR 3500 |
Postdoc/Faculty | INR 4000 | INR 4500 |
Industry | INR 5000 | INR 5500 |
* Registration fee includes 3 lunch, 2 dinner, kit, refreshments and certificate for the participants.
** Accommodation on request, with applicable charges. Please check website for details.
Important Dates
Registration Starts | Oct. 09, 2025 |
Abstract Submission Ends | Oct. 30, 2025 |
Acceptance Notification | Nov. 01, 2025 |
Early Bird Registration Ends | Nov. 05, 2025 |
Registration Ends | Nov. 15, 2025 |

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