International workshop on Advanced Functional Materials (AFM-25)

(Hybrid mode)

(SERB-SSR Sponsored)

8th January 2025 Organized by Department of Physics, School of Advanced Sciences, VIT-AP

About ‘AFM-25’

The AFM-25 workshop aims to bring together researchers, scientists, and industry professionals working in the field of recent advancements in functional materials. Participants will have the opportunity to exchange knowledge, discuss recent developments, and explore collaborative opportunities. The workshop spans various domains, making it relevant for undergraduates, postgraduates, Ph.D. scholars, and faculty members alike.

Key Topics

Ferroelectric, Piezoelectric and Pyroelectric materials for energy applications Textured materials Batteries, Super capacitor materials Ferroelectric memory materials and devices Energy materials, Magnetic, multiferroic, semiconducting materials Electromagnetic metamaterials Single Crystals, Thin films & Nano materials Composites & Nano Composites Polymers and Biopolymers Electro-ceramics and glasses Flexible electronic Materials, Biomaterials and Healthcare Materials Materials for biological applications

Tentative list of resource persons

International Speakers:

1. Dr. M. Gopiraman Associate Professor, National University Corporation Shinshu University, Japan

2.** Dr. Shanmuga Sundar Dhanabalan** Scientist, Functional Materials and Microsystems Research Group, School of Engineering, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia.

National speakers:

1. Dr. T. Palaniselvam Assistant Professor IIT Madras, Tamil Nadu

2. Dr. C. Rajamohan Assistant Professor Gandhigram Rural Univesity, Dindugal, Tamilnadu

Chief Patrons

Dr Viswanathan G, The founder & Chancellor, VIT

Shri. Sankar Viswanathan, Vice President, VIT

Dr Sekar Viswanathan, Vice President, VIT

Dr Selvam G V, Vice President, VIT

Principal Patrons

Dr Kota Reddy S V, Vice Chancellor, VIT-AP

Dr Jagadish Chandra Mudiganti, Registrar, VIT-AP

Organizing Committee

**Chair persons

**Dr Srinivas S, Dean, SAS, VIT-AP

**Dr Murthy V R K, Emeritus Professor, VIT-AP

**Dr Madhusudana Rao, Dean Academics, VIT-AP

**Co-Chair persons

**Dr Venkata Rajanikanth M, Associate Dean, SAS, VIT-AP

**Dr Nagarjuna Neella, HOD, Physics, SAS, VIT-AP

**Convener

**Dr. M. Muneeswaran, Physics, SAS, VIT-AP

**Co-Convener

**Dr. Muthu prabhu, Chemistry, SAS, VIT-AP

**Important dates ** Abstract submission opens: December 01, 2024

** Abstract submission closes: December 15, 2024

** Acceptance notification: December 18, 2024

** Registration closes: December 30, 2024