N C E - 2023

NCE-23 Accommodation

Ph.D., Research Scholars, B. Tech Students, Project assistants who require accommodation for the upcoming NCE -23 @ SRM university are requested to fill the google form (given below) to book their accommodation. Accommodation will be provided based on the request.
i. The fixed accommodation charges would be Rs. 1000 / per head at SRM Hostel.
ii. Accommodation available from 3rd Evening to 5th Morning (2 nights).
iii. Rooms will be allotted on sharing basis.
Kindly book your accommodation before 28-12-2023
Link for Apply
If you have any query kindly mail to nce23accom@gmail.com

We request you to kindly arrange in sending the charges via online to Treasurer & Secretary SAEST, Karaikudi, A/c. No. 530826817, Indian Bank, A.C. Campus Branch, Karaikudi, IFSC Code: IDIB000A008 and PAN No: AADAT2272R.

Accommodation Options for NCE-23

1. Hotel V Five (3 Km from conference venue)
Category : 3 Star Hotel
Manager Details: Mr. Dharmaraj
Mobile No: 82488 66219
Single Occupancy : Rs. 3500 + Tax / Night
Double Occupancy : Rs. 4500 + Tax /Night
https://www.vfivehotel.com/

2. Hotel Raju's Residency Park (2 Km from conference venue)
Category: Budget Accommodation
Manager Details : Mr. Jijo John
Mobile: 7418473601
Single Occupancy : Rs. 2300
Double Occupancy : Rs. 2300
Triple Occupancy :Rs. 2900
https://www.goibibo.com/hotels/rajus-residency-park-hotel-in-chennai-1450102937671979644/

3. ITC Welcome Hotel S.P Kovil (9 Km from Conference venue)
Category : 5 Star Hotel
Double Occupancy : Rs. 7500 + Tax
Please book through online booking sites for discounted prices
https://www.itchotels.com/in/en/welcomhotelgstroad-chennai

About the Conference

National Convention of Electrochemists (NCE-23) SAEST, in association with CSIR-CECRI and SRM Institute of Science and Technology is organizing its 23 edition of NCE at SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chennai during January 4-5, 2024. This event is organized by SAEST in association with CSIR-Cental Electrochemical Research Institute, Karaikudi and SRM Institute of Science & Technology, Kattankulathur, Chennai

Special Lectures

Prof. K S G Doss Memorial Lecture
Prof. S K Rangarajan Memorial Lecture
Prof. S Sathyanarayana Memorial Lecture

Technical Sessions

Code Area

[A] Electrochemical Power Sources
[B] Corrosion and Materials Protection
[C] Electroplating and Metal Finishing
[D] Electrochemical Process Engineering
[E] Electro-organic and Materials Electrochemistry
[F] Electrodics and Electrocatalysis

The technical program of the conference is divided into the following categories: (i ) invited lectures, (ii) oral presentations, (iii) poster presentations, (iv) presentation of company profiles, and (v) commercial exhibition.

All participants except accompanying spouses will receive a book of abstracts and registration kit at the conference hall. Best paper awards will be presented in both the oral and poster categories.

About SAEST

Society for Advancement of Electrochemical Science & Technology (SAEST) is a registered professional society (Registration No. 3/1965), founded on 14th November 1964, functions as a registered professional society with its headquarters at CECRI campus, Karaikudi. SAEST has currently about 1500 members comprising of Students, Researchers, Scientists, Professors, R&D personnel, Executives from Government and Private Organizations, Consultants and Industrialists.

SAEST provides a common forum for industrialists, technologists, scientists and students to meet and foster the advancement of electrochemistry, electrochemical technology and allied fields; organizes activities of interest to the members, such as holding meetings, arranging lectures, etc., and disseminates scientific and technical information of interest to the members through publication of periodicals, reports etc.,

Objectives

To provide a common forum for industrialists, technologists, scientists and others to meet and foster the advancement of electrochemistry, electrochemical technology and allied fields.
To organize and conduct activities of interest to the members, such as holding meetings, arranging lectures, etc.,
To disseminate scientific and technical information of interest to the members through publication of periodicals, reports etc.,
To collaborate with other bodies (in India and Abroad) pursuing similar aims and objectives.

Memorial Lectures

Prof. K. S. G. Doss Memorial Lecture

Dr.(Mrs.) N. Kalaiselvi

Secretary, DSIR & DG, CSIR
New Delhi

Prof. S. K. Rangarajan Memorial Lecture

Prof. A. K. Shukla

Honorary Professor
Solid State and Structural Chemistry Unit, IISc, Bangalore

Prof. S. Sathyanarayana Memorial Lecture

Dr. G. A. Pathanjali

Managing Director
High Energy Batteries, Mathur

Invited Speakers

Dr. S. Venkata Mohan

Chief Scientist
Department of Energy and Environmental Engineering CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad
Title:Bioelectrogenesis: Advances and Emerging Applications

Dr. S. T. Aruna

Chief Scientist CSIR-CSIR - National Aerospace Laboratories, Bangalore
Title: Solid Oxide Fuel Cells: Principles, Designs and State-of-the-Art

Dr. S. Ravichandran

Senior Principal Scientist, CSIR-Central electrochemical Research Institue, Karaikudi
Title: Water electrolysers : The devices to make green hydrogen

Prof. Sebastian C. Peter

Professor, New Chemistry Unit, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Bangalore
Title: Materials for CO2 utilization and hydrogen production

Dr. Annamalai Senthilkumar

Senior Professor, Department of Chemistry, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore
Title: A Close-Up Look at Electrochemically Active Sites Using Scanning Electrochemical Microscopy (SECM)

Dr. J. Mary Gladis

Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram-695547
Title: Impact of separator and electrode coatings on the performance of Lithium sulfur batteries

Dr. Vanchiappan Aravindan

Assistant Professor, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Tirupati
Title: Recovered Graphite as an Active Material for Na-ion Storage

Dr. V. Raman

Scientist, Centre for Fuel Cell Technology International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials, Hyderabad
Title: Unlocking Value: Recycling Precious Components in End-of-Life Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells

Dr. Muhammed Musthafa

Associate Professor, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Pune
Title: Ligand Assisted Electrochemistry

Dr. Suman De Sarkar

Associate Professor
Department of Chemical Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata, Mohanpur
Title: Synthesis of Value-Added Organic Molecules through Controlled Electrolysis

Dr. S. N. Karthick

Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry
Bharathiar University, Coimbatore
Title: Fundamentals and Current Status of Dye Sensitized Solar Cells

Dr. G. Maduraiveeran

Associate Professor, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, KTR Chennai
Title: Nanomaterials-Derived Electrocatalysts for Improved Oxygen Evolution Reaction: Rational Design, Challenges and Prospects

Organizing Committee

Chief Patron

Dr. (Mrs) N. Kalaiselvi
Secretary, DSIR & DG, CSIR Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Anusandhan Bhawan, 2 Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Marg, New Delhi

Dr. T. R. Paarivendhar
Chancellor SRM Institute of Science and Technology Kattankulathur, Chennai

Patron

Dr. K. Ramesha
Director CSIR - Central Electrochemical Research Institute, Karaikudi

Prof. C. Muthamizhchelvan
Vice Chancellor, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chennai

Chairman

Prof. Vijayamohanan K. Pillai
Chair, Chemistry and Dean (R&D), Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Tirupati

Prof. S. Ponnusamy
Registrar, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chennai

Co-Chairman

Dr. S. Vasudevan
Chief Scientist, CSIR - Central Electrochemical Research Institute, Karaikudi

Dr. J. Mathiyarasu
Chief Scientist, CSIR - Central Electrochemical Research Institute, Karaikudi

Co-Chairman

Prof. T. V. Gopal
Dean, College of Engineering and Technology, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chennai

Prof. D. John Thiruvadigal
Chairperson, School of Applied Sciences, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chennai

Convenor

Dr. M. Sathish
Principal Scientist, CSIR - Central Electrochemical Research Institute, Karaikudi

Prof. B. Neppolian
Dean (Research), Directorate of Research, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Chennai

Members

Dr. A. S. Prakash
Senior Principal Scientist, CSIR-CECRI Chennai Unit, Taramani, Chennai

Dr. Umish Srivastva
Executive Director, (Alternative Energy and Indian Oil Technology Development & Deployment Centre) Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Faridabad

Members

Dr. C. Natarajan
Director, Technical Epsilon Advanced Materials Pvt Ltd, Mumbai

Prof. R. Kothandaraman
Professor, Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai

Members

Shri. S. R. Sabapathi
President & CEO, Qmax Group Companies, Chennai

Shri. Sanjeev Kumar
Executive Director, GAIL India Limited, Noida

Members

Dr. S. Senthilkumar
Associate Professor(Senior) Department of Chemistry, School of Advanced Sciences, Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore

Dr. S. Angappan
Senior Principal Scientist, CSIR - Central Electrochemical Research Institute, Karaikudi

Members

Dr. A. Manuel Stephan
Senior Principal Scientist, CSIR - Central Electrochemical Research Institute, Karaikudi

Dr. Subrata Kundu
Principal Scientist, CSIR - Central Electrochemical Research Institute, Karaikudi

Members

Dr. S. T. Nishanthi
Senior Scientist, CSIR - Central Electrochemical Research Institute, Karaikudi

Dr. M. Kathiresan
Senior Scientist, CSIR - Central Electrochemical Research Institute, Karaikudi

Members

Dr. B. Subramaninan
Senior Principal Scientist, CSIR - Central Electrochemical Research Institute, Karaikudi

Dr. V. Ganesh
Senior Principal Scientist, CSIR - Central Electrochemical Research Institute, Karaikudi

Members

Dr. Sundar Mayavan
Principal Scientist, CSIR - Central Electrochemical Research Institute, Karaikudi

Dr. N. Lakshminarasimhan
Senior Principal Scientist, CSIR - Central Electrochemical Research Institute, Karaikudi

Members

Dr. P. Murugan
Senior Principal Scientist, CSIR - Central Electrochemical Research Institute, Karaikudi

Dr. P. Ragupathy
Principal Scientist, CSIR - Central Electrochemical Research Institute, Karaikudi

Souvenir

To commemorate NCE-23, a conference souvenir and abstracts book will be brought out. This will be circulated to relevant industries, academic institutions and R&D organizations in India. SAEST invites advertisements for inclusion in the souvenir.

Commercial Exhibition

The exhibition will showcase a wide range of products and services, plus the latest developments in electrochemical products. It will provide industry/organisations with a unique opportunity to access a high profile, highly targeted, global audience from the government, industry, academia and the electrochemical community at large.

Sponsorship for NCE-23 is encouraged from Industries, Academia and Instrument/Chemicals Suppliers

#	Sponsorship category	Amount in Rupees	Benefits
1	Advertisement	20,000	Full page, colour advertisement in the souvenir book
2	Stall Charge(2 m x 2 m)	30,000	Full page, colour advertisement in the souvenir book + free registration for 2 Faculty + one stall (2 m x 2 m)
3	Stall Charge(2 m x 4 m)	60,000	Full page, colour advertisement in the souvenir book + free registration for 2 Faculty + one stall (2 m x 4 m)
4	Silver Sponsor	1,00,000	Full page, colour advertisement in the souvenir book + free registration for 4 Faculty + one stall (2 m x 4 m)
5	Gold Sponsor	2,00,000	Full page, colour advertisement in the souvenir book + free registration for 6 Faculty + one stall (2 m x 4 m)
6	Platinum Sponsor	3,00,000	Full page, colour advertisement in the souvenir book + free registration for 6 Faculty + one stall (2 m x 6 m)

Abstract Submission & Registration

NCE-23 invites abstracts from academia and industry participants for presentation during the Convention. Accepted papers will be presented in oral/poster sessions. Those desirous of contributing papers are requested to send soft copies of the abstracts (maximum 300 words, two figures and one table) to saestkkd@yahoo.com using the template available at www.saest.com. Online abstract submission should be made on or before December 10, 2023. Please indicate the session code on the abstracts page and also your choice for oral/poster presentation. Please note that communications will be sent by e-mail only.
Online registration at www.saest.com is mandatory for participation in NCE-23.

Registration fee:

Delegates from R&D/Academic Institutions and Industries ............. : ₹ 3000
Students/Research Scholars/ Project Assistants ................................... : ₹ 1500
Accompanying Spouse ................................................................................. : ₹ 1000
Registration fee is mandatory for all the participants that covers a conference kit, lunch for two days, one dinner, and refreshments. The registration fee should be paid via online only on or before December 15, 2023.

Details of online payment (RTGS) to SAEST, Karaikudi

Indian Bank, A.C. Campus Branch, Karaikudi
A/c. No.530826817, IFSC Code: IDIB000A008
MICR Code: 63001920

Accommodation

Accommodation for the delegates will be arranged based on the request. For Faculties and Scientists, the accommodation will be arranged on payment basis in SRM Hotel (or) nearby Hotels on first-come first-serve basis. For Scholars and Students, the accommodation will be arranged in Student Hostels at reasonable rate, based on the request.

Request may be sent to Dr. Sundar Mayavan sundarmayavan@gmail.com

Awards

With a view to encourage young researchers, the following Awards sponsored by Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) will be presented.

Best Oral Poster presentations Awards
Best Poster Awards

Oral Presentation	Poster Presentation
First Prize : Rs. 5000/- plus Certificate	First Prize : Rs. 5000/- plus Certificate
Second Prize : Rs. 3000/- plus Certificate	Second Prize : Rs. 3000/- plus Certificate
Third Prize : Rs. 2000/- plus Certificate	Third Prize : Rs. 2000/- plus Certificate

Event Location

SRM Institute of Science & Technology
Kattankulathur
Chennai
Phone: Fax: 04565-227779 / 227651 Tel: 04565 - 241492 / 241410 / 241411 / 241312
Email:saestkkd@yahoo.com