EMTA 2025
Emerging Materials: Technologies and Applications (EMTA 2025)
The 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 & the 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, collaboration, and innovation, 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.
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 Visit
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
Invited Speakers
To Be Announced
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.
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.
E-mail: chitra.gurnani@mahindrauniversity.edu.in
Student volunteers: E-mail: (se23pche005@mahindrauniversity.edu.in) Ph: 7665458762 , 9443075766
The 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 & the 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, collaboration, and innovation, 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.
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 Visit
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
Invited Speakers
International Symposium “Emerging Materials: Technologies and Applications”
Scheduled on
26th-27th November 2025
Organized by Department of Chemistry, Mahindra University, Hyderabad.
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 – 10:45 | Group Photo |
| Coffee Break | |
| Session 2 | |
| 10:45 – 11:35 | Plenary 2: Prof. G. U. Kulkarni (JNCASR, Bengaluru, India) |
| 11:35 – 12:00 | Speaker 1: Dr. Narendra Kurra (IIT Hyderabad, India) |
| 12:00 – 12:25 | Speaker 2: Dr. Ramkrishna Matte (CENS, Bengaluru, India) |
| 12:25 – 13:00 | Speaker 3: Dr. Chitra Gurnani (Mahindra University, Hyderabad, India) |
| 13:00 – 14:15 | Lunch Break |
| 14:15 – 15:15 | Poster Session |
| Session 3 | |
| 15:15 – 15:40 | Speaker 4: Prof. Kalyan Raidongia (IIT Guwahati, India) |
| 15:40 – 16:15 | Speaker 5: 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 – 18:25 | Lab Visit |
| 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 – 10:40 | Coffee Break |
| 10:40 – 11:10 | Speaker 2: Dr. Tukaram Dongale (Shivaji University, Kolhapur, India) |
| 11:10 – 11:35 | Speaker 3: Dr. Sai Manohar Gollakota (Honeywell, Bengaluru, India) |
| 11:35 – 12:15 | ChemPitch: Where Chemistry Meets Innovation! |
| 12:15 – 12:40 | Speaker 4: Prof. SVS. Nageshwara Rao (University of Hyderabad, India) |
| 12:40 – 13:05 | Speaker 5: Dr. Tirthankar Jana (Berger paints, Kolkata, India) |
| 13:05 – 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. Gomathi Anandhanatarajan (Mahindra University, Hyderabad, India) |
| 15:15 – 15:40 | Speaker 9: Dr. Vinayak Ogale (Saint Gobain, Chennai, India) |
| 15:40 – 16:25 | High Tea / Poster Session |
| Session 6 | |
| 16:25 – 17:10 | Panel Discussion: Innovation Technologies – Going forward
Prof. Gill Reid, Prof. Sanket Goel, Dr. Pooja Devi, Dr. Ramkrishna Matte |
| 17:10 – 17:20 | Closing Remarks by Dean R&D- Prof. Arya Kumar Bhattacharya |
| 17:20 – 18:00 | Prize Distribution & Vote of Thanks |
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.
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.
E-mail: chitra.gurnani@mahindrauniversity.edu.in
Student volunteers:
Ms. Dhanalakshmi (se23pche005@mahindrauniversity.edu.in)
Mr. Paraneetharan (ramesh21pche002@mahindrauniversity.edu.in)
Ms. Sanskriti Tyagi (se24pche003@mahindrauniversity.edu.in)
Ph: 9342770400
Ph: 9443075766
Ph: 7665458762
The 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 & the 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, collaboration, and innovation, 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.
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 Visit
- Nano micrography: The Art of Morphology
Guidelines:
NanoMicrography is a fun and engaging competition where students showcase their own Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) images.
Contestants can register for the game here. Entries have to be of a single image taken with a microscope and should not be significantly altered. Video entries must be 30 seconds or less. 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
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
Invited Speakers
coming soon
Registration & Accommodation
Registration Fee: Rs.1500/-
Accommodation: Rs.1000/-
Important Dates:
Last Date to Registration: 12th Nov, 2025
Guidelines for poster:
Poster size: A0 (841 x 1189 mm) in portrait orientation.
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.
- TMR Scientific Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
- Biologic Science Instruments Pvt. Ltd.
- Metrohm
- Biologic Science Instruments
Chairperson: Dr Chitra Gurnani, Associate Professor, HoD, Chemistry department, Mahindra University, Hyderabad
E-mail: mchitra.gurnani@mahindrauniversity.edu.in
Student volunteers:
Ms. Dhanalakshmi (se23pche005@mahindrauniversity.edu.in)
Mr. Paraneetharan (ramesh21pche002@mahindrauniversity.edu.in)
Ms. Sanskriti Tyagi (se24pche003@mahindrauniversity.edu.in)
Ph: 9342770400
Ph: 9443075766
Ph: 7665458762
Plenary Speakers
Invited Speakers
- Advisory Committee
| Akhilesh Kumar Maurya | IIT Guwahati |
| C.S.R.K. Prasad | NIT Warangal |
| G. J. Joshi | SVNIT Surat |
| Gunasekaran K | Anna University, Chennai |
| K. Ramchandra Rao | IIT Delhi |
| K. Sudhakar Reddy | IIT Kharagpur |
| K.V. Krishna Rao | IIT Bombay |
| M. Amaranatha Reddy | IIT Kharagpur |
| M. V. L. R. Anjaneyulu | NIT Calicut |
| Manoranjan Parida | Director, CRRI, New Delhi |
| P. K. Agarwal | MANIT Bhopal |
| Praveen Kumar | IIT Roorkee |
| Samson Mathew | NIT Trichy |
| Sanjay Kumar Nirmal | Add. DG, MoRTH |
| Satish Chandra | IIT Roorkee |
| A.Veeraragavan | Former Prof. IIT Madras |
- Working committee
- Technical Committee
| Anilkumar Bachu | IIT Patna |
| Anuj Bhudhkar | IIEST Shibpur |
| Arpita Saha | VNIT Nagpur |
| Arun Gaur | MNIT Jaipur |
| Bhadradri Raghuram Kadali | NIT Warangal |
| Darshana O. | NIT Trichy |
| Gourab Sil | IIT Indore |
| Harikrishna M. | NIT Calicut |
| Janani L. | NIT Srinagar |
| K. Krishnamurthy | NIT Calicut |
| K. V. R. Ravi Shankar | NIT Warangal |
| Kumari Monu | Thapar University |
| M. Sivakumar | NIT Calicut |
| Marisamynathan S | NIT Trichy |
| Mayank Dubey | SPA Bhopal |
| Mithun Mohan | NIT Surathkal |
| Nishant Pawar | NIT Calicut |
| Ritvik Chauhan | NIT Trichy |
| S. Padma | CRRI, New Delhi |
| Sandeep Singh | NIT Puducherry |
| Sangram Nirmale | IIT Bombay |
| Siksha Swaroopa Kar | CRRI, New Delhi |
| Surender Singh | IIT Madras |
| Yogeshwar V. Navandar | NIT Calicut |
| Ramya Sri Mullapudi | IIT Hyderabad |
| Ramu Badiga | IIT Indore |
| Veena Venudharan | IIT Palakkad |
| Anush K Chandrappa | IIT Bhubaneswar |
| Bharath G | CRRI |
| Aniket Kotaware | Indian Institute of Technology Dharwad |
| Regulus Shallam | NIT Andhra |
| RB. Sharmila | IIT Guwahati |
