Emerging Materials: Technologies and Applications (EMTA 2025)
About conference
International Symposium on “Emerging Materials: Technologies and Applications” (EMTA 2025), organized by the Department of Chemistry, Mahindra University, Hyderabad, brings together leading experts from academia and industry to discuss recent advancements in functional and advanced materials. The symposium will host an interdisciplinary community of scientists from India & UK, focusing on innovative materials for applications in energy, semiconductors, and environmental technologies. It will spotlight state-of-the-art materials, novel techniques, and their applications in addressing real-world challenges.
EMTA 2025 serves as a dynamic platform for knowledge exchange, collaborations, offering participants valuable insights into cutting-edge research shaping the future of materials science. Join us to explore emerging trends and contribute to shaping the future of advanced materials and their transformative technologies.
Conference details
Symposium themes
- Low Dimensional Materials
- Wearable and Flexible Electronics
- Memristor & Neuromorphic Computing
- Micro-Nano Devices
- Electrochemical Energy Storage Devices
- Electrocatalytic Nanomaterials
- Advanced Sensor Technologies
- Organometallics and Polymers
Symposium highlights
- Exciting Talks
- Panel Discussion
- Knowledge Sharing
- Poster Session
- Awards for Excellence
- Lab Adventure: Where Breakthrough Begins
Nano micrography: The Art of Morphology
Guidelines:
NanoMicrography is a fun and engaging competition where students showcase their own Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) images. Entries have to be of a single image taken with a microscope and should not be significantly altered. There is no restriction with respect to the subject matter. Electron and ion micrographs have to be black and white. Contestants must submit their images in the given format. Submission form for Nano micrography.pptx
Contestants can register for the game here.
ChemPitch: Where Chemistry Meets Innovation!
Guidelines:
ChemPitch is an interactive idea-pitching competition where students present their original research ideas. Presenters are invited to clearly articulate their concepts using compelling graphical presentations, including cartoons and visual stories, aiding in the effective communication of novel approaches. It’s all about your creativity, clarity, and confidence in explaining your vision!Please upload your slides (max 2) in the link provided
Participants can register: Click here
Plenary Speakers
Prof. Gill Reid
University of Southampton, UK
Prof. G. U. Kulkarni
JNCASR Bengaluru, India
Prof. Kees De Groot
University of Southampton, UK
Invited Speakers
Dr. Narendra Kurra
IIT Hyderabad, India
Dr. Ramakrishna Matte
CENS Bengaluru, India
Prof. Kalyan Raidongia
IIT Guwahati, India
Dr. Aparna Ganguly
Royal Society of Chemistry, India
Dr. Pooja Devi
CSIR-CSIO Chandigarh, India
Dr. Tukaram Dongale
Shivaji University, Kolhapur, India
Dr. Sai Manohar Gollakota
Honeywell, Bengaluru, India
Prof. SVS. Nageshwara Rao
University of Hyderabad, India
Dr. Tirthankar Jana
Berger paints, Kolkata, India
Dr. Vinayak Ogale
Saint Gobain, Chennai, India
Dr. Ruomeng Huang
University of Southampton, UK
Prof. Sanket Goel
BITS Pilani, Hyderabad, India
Schedule
TECHNICAL PROGRAM
Day 1: Wednesday, 26th November 2025
| Time | Venue: Vivekananda Hall, Mahindra University, Hyderabad. |
|---|---|
| Session 1 | |
| 8:30 – 9:00 | Registration |
| 9:00 – 9:10 | Lamp Lighting |
| 9:10 – 9:15 | Inaugural Address by Vice Chancellor – Dr. Yajulu Medury |
| 9:15 – 9:25 | Opening Remarks by Dean of Academics – Prof. Bishnu Pal |
| 9:25 – 9:40 | Welcome Address by HoD – Dr. Chitra Gurnani |
| 9:40 – 10:30 | Plenary 1: Prof. Gill Reid (University of Southampton, UK) |
| 10:30 – 10:55 | Group Photo |
| Coffee Break | |
| Session 2 | |
| 10:55 – 11:45 | Plenary 2: Prof. G. U. Kulkarni (JNCASR, Bengaluru, India) |
| 11:45 – 12:10 | Speaker 1: Dr. Narendra Kurra (IIT Hyderabad, India) |
| 12:10 – 12:35 | Speaker 2: Dr. Ramkrishna Matte (CENS, Bengaluru, India) |
| 12:35 – 13:00 | Speaker 3: Prof. Kalyan Raidongia (IIT Guwahati, India) |
| 13:00 – 14:20 | Lunch Break |
| 14:20 – 15:50 | Poster Session |
| Session 3 | |
| 15:50 – 16:15 | Speaker 4: Dr. Aparna Ganguly (Royal Society of Chemistry, India) |
| 16:15 – 16:40 | Nano Micrography: The Art of Morphology |
| 16:40 – 17:00 | High Tea |
| 17:00 – 18:00 | Lab Adventure: Where Breakthrough Begins |
| 19:00 – 21:00 | Gala Dinner |
Day 2: Thursday, 27th November 2025
| Time | Venue: Vivekananda Hall, Mahindra University, Hyderabad. |
|---|---|
| Session 4 | |
| 9:00 – 9:50 | Plenary 3: Prof. Kees De Groot (University of Southampton, UK) |
| 9:50 – 10:15 | Speaker 1: Prof. Sanket Goel (BITS Pilani, Hyderabad, India) |
| 10:15 – 10:35 | Coffee Break |
| 10:35 – 11:00 | Speaker 2: Dr. Tukaram Dongale (Shivaji University, Kolhapur, India) |
| 11:00 – 11:25 | Speaker 3: Dr. Sai Manohar Gollakota (Honeywell, Bengaluru, India) |
| 11:25 – 12:10 | ChemPitch: Where Chemistry Meets Innovation! |
| 12:10 – 12:35 | Speaker 4: Prof. SVS. Nageshwara Rao (University of Hyderabad, India) |
| 12:35 – 13:00 | Speaker 5: Dr. Tirthankar Jana (Berger Paints, Kolkata, India) |
| 13:00 – 14:00 | Lunch Break |
| Session 5 | |
| 14:00 – 14:25 | Speaker 6: Dr. Ruomeng Huang (University of Southampton, UK) |
| 14:25 – 14:50 | Speaker 7: Dr. Pooja Devi (CSIR-CSIO, Chandigarh, India) |
| 14:50 – 15:15 | Speaker 8: Dr. Chitra Gurnani (Mahindra University, Hyderabad, India) |
| 15:15 – 15:40 | Speaker 9: Dr. Vinayak Ogale (Saint Gobain, Chennai, India) |
| 15:40 – 16:20 | High Tea / Poster Session |
| Session 6 | |
| 16:20 – 17:05 | Panel Discussion: “Innovation Technologies – Going forward” Prof. Gill Reid, Prof. Sanket Goel, Dr. Pooja Devi. |
| 17:05 – 17:15 | Closing Remarks by Dean R&D – Prof. Arya Kumar Bhattacharya |
| 17:15 – 17:30 | Prize Distribution & Vote of Thanks |
Registration
Registration & Accommodation
Registration Fee: Rs.1500/-
Accommodation: Rs.1000/-
Important Dates:
Last Date to Registration: 21st Nov, 2025
Guidelines for poster:
Poster size: A0 (841 x 1189 mm) in portrait orientation.
Venue
Event venue Address: Mahindra University, Survey: 62/1A, Bahadurpally (Near Tech Mahindra), Jeedimetla, Hyderabad, Telangana, India, Pin: 500043.
Access from Major Transport Hubs:
- Mahindra University is approximately 30–35 kilometers away from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) in Hyderabad, depending on the specific route you take. The drive usually takes around 40-60 minutes, depending on traffic conditions.
- It is about 20–25 kilometers away from Secunderabad Railway Station. The travel time can vary, but it generally takes around 30–45 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions.
- It is around 25–30 kilometers away from the main bus stations in Hyderabad, such as the MGBS (Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station)or Jubilee Bus Station.
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Contact
Chairperson: Dr Chitra Gurnani, Associate Professor, HoD, Chemistry department, Mahindra University, Hyderabad
E-mail: chitra.gurnani@mahindrauniversity.edu.in
Student volunteers: E-mail: (se23pche005@mahindrauniversity.edu.in) Ph: 7665458762 , 9443075766
