Materials Research Society of India (MRSI)

37th AGM of MRSI &
8th Indian Materials Conclave
MRSI-2026

16-19 December, 2026   Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore

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The 37th AGM of MRSI & 8th Indian Materials Conclave, will be organized by Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, from 16th to 19th December 2026.

The conclave aims to bring together leading experts in the area of Materials making it an ideal platform for sharing & exchanging scientific knowledge and new ideas.

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Vellore Institute of Technology ( VIT) was founded in 1984 as Vellore Engineering College by the Honourable Chancellor, Dr. G. Viswanathan. The institution has grown steadily since its humble beginning becoming a Deemed University in 2001. It has been providing quality higher education on par with international standards and adopts innovative methods to improve the quality of higher education. The global standards set at VIT in the domains of teaching and research spur us on in our relentless pursuit of excellence. Memoranda of Understanding with various international universities provide opportunities for exchange of students and faculty and encourage joint research projects. With steady steps, we continue our march forward. VIT is ranked at 597 in QS World University Rankings 2027. The campus has a cosmopolitan atmosphere with students from all corners of the globe.
We look forward to meeting you here at VIT.

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The department consists of a total of 77 experienced and energetic faculty members. 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. 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. The subject Chemistry in VIT is ranked at 9 in India and top 251-300 in the world as per QS World University Subject Rankings 2026.

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  • Dr. Anil Kumar, IISc, Bangalore
  • Dr. Ashok Kumar Ganguli, IISER, Berhampur
  • Dr. Bhagavatula LV Prasad, CeNS, Bangalore
  • Dr. Chandrabhas Narayana, JNCASR, Bangalore
  • Dr. Kaustubh R. S. Priolkar, UGC-DAE consortium, Indore
  • Dr. S B Krupanidhi, IISc, Bangalore
  • Dr. R. Murugavel, IIT Bombay
  • Dr. T. Pradeep, IIT Madras
  • Dr. M.S. Ramachandra Rao, IIT Madras
  • Dr. K. Ramesha, CECRI, Karaikudi
  • Dr. G Ranga Rao, IIT Madras
  • Dr. S. Sampath, IISc, Bangalore
  • Dr. A K Tyagi, BARC, Mumbai
  • Dr. Vijayamohanan K. Pillai, IISER, Trivandrum
Advisory committee

(Will be updated on the website)

Chief Patron

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Dr. G. Viswanathan

Chancellor, VIT

Patrons

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Dr. Sankar Viswanathan

Vice - President
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Dr. Sekar Viswanathan

Vice - President
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Dr. G V Selvam

Vice - President

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Dr. Sandhya Pentareddy

Executive Director
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Ms. Kadhambari S Viswanathan

Assistant Vice - President

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Dr. V. S. Kanchana Bhaaskaran

Vice-Chancellor
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Dr. Partha Sharathi Mallick

Pro - Vice Chancellor
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Dr. Jayabarathi T

Registrar

Conclave Chair

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Dr. K. Karthikeyan

Dean, SAS

Conclave Co-Chairs

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Dr. D. Rajan Babu

Associate Dean, SAS
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Dr. S. Karpagam

HOD-Chemistry

Convener

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Dr. Vijayaraghavan R

Professor, SAS

Organizing Secretaries

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Dr . M. Shivashankar

Professor, SAS
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Dr .S. Sumathi

Professor, SAS
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Dr. Priyankar Paira

Professor, SAS


In-Charges

Dr. N. Palanisami

Poster

Dr. Akella Sivaramakrishna

Hall Arrangements

Dr. A. Anand Prabu

Abstract Book

Dr. S.L. Manju

Registration

Dr. K.K. Cheralathan

Transport

Dr. K.R. Ethiraj

Purchase

Dr. S.K. Ashok Kumar

Guest Accommodation

Dr. S. Senthilkumar

Publications

Dr. S. Kannadasan

Food

Dr. M. Logesh

Technical

Dr. S. Mohanaroopan

Printing

Dr. G. Madhumitha

Cultural

Dr. Srinivasan Latha

Documentation
Computational Materials Science
Quantum Materials
Energy Materials
Magnetic & Superconducting Materials
Optical & Laser Materials
Polymers & Organic Materials
Metals & Alloys
Semiconductors & Electronic Materials
Soft & Bio materials
Thin films & Coatings
Synthesis & Characterization

Opportunity to publish a full-length article in a Special Collection. Submitted manuscripts will undergo a peer-review process in accordance with the journal’s standards.

Conference Timeline

Important dates and deadlines for abstract submission and conference registration.

Conference Activity Date
Abstract Submission Opens
16 Aug 2026
Abstract Submission Closes
01 Oct 2026
Intimation of Acceptance of Abstract
05 Oct 2026
Early Bird Registration Closes
15 Oct 2026
Registration Closes
15 Nov 2026
Registration Details
Registration Category Early Bird Standard (Inc. GST)
Faculty / Scientist / Post Doc
INR 8,000 INR 9,000
MRSI Member
INR 7,000 INR 8,000
Students
INR 5,500 INR 6,000
Industry
INR 11,000 INR 12,000
Foreign Delegate
USD 200 USD 250


Award / medal / plenary speakers don't have to register. MRSI members receive Rs 1000/ discount on registration fee.
Accommodation details ( pl check website)

Accommodation Information for MRSI-2026 Delegates

Invited & Contributory Delegates

Due to limited availability of rooms in our guest house, the Invited and Contributory Talks delegates are requested to book accommodation outside the campus on their own efforts and expenses.

Details of decent accommodations available near the campus will be updated on the website soon.

Student Delegates

Student delegates are requested to book their accommodation in VIT hostels or other accommodations available nearby the campus on their own efforts and expenses.

Details of VIT hostels and nearby accommodations will be updated on the website soon.
Accommodation Update

Accommodation options near the campus will be listed here shortly. Delegates are advised to check this page regularly for updates.

Organizer

Department of Chemistry SAS office, Technology Tower, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore-632014
mrsi2026vitvellore@gmail.com
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