Maharaja Institute of Technology Mysore
Department of Physics, MIT Mysore
&UGC-DAE CSR, Mumbai Center
Jointly Organizing
Awareness Workshop on
CRS Funding Opportunities Utilization of In-House and Large Scale DAE Facilities
1 – 2 September 2026
International Conference On
Materials Science & Advanced Applications
(ICMSAA-2026)
Advanced Materials for Energy, Environment, Healthcare, Electronics, Industrial Innovation and Emerging Technologies
3 – 4 September 2026
Department of Physics, Maharaja Institute of Technology Mysore
Belawadi, Srirangapatna Taluk, Mandya, Karnataka, India
03 · Host Institute
About Maharaja Institute of Technology Mysore
Maharaja Institute of Technology Mysore is a premier institution of higher education located in the serene surroundings of Belawadi, Mysuru. Established in 2007, the institute is affiliated with Visvesvaraya Technological University and approved by the All India Council for Technical Education. MIT Mysuru is renowned for its teaching-centric approach, supported by highly qualified and dedicated faculty members who foster academic excellence and innovation.
The institute offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in engineering, management, and computer applications. With modern laboratories, advanced learning facilities, industry-oriented curriculum, and strong placement support, MITM provides an ideal environment for holistic student development. The lush green campus promotes a vibrant learning atmosphere while encouraging research, entrepreneurship, and professional growth. Committed to nurturing future leaders and innovators, MIT Mysore continues to contribute significantly to technical education and societal development in Karnataka and beyond.
04 · About
About UGC-DAE CSR
UGC – DAE Consortium for Scientific Research (CSR), Mumbai Centre and the Department of Physics, Maharaja Institute of Technology Mysore (MIT Mysore) are organizing a two-day workshop on Collaborative Research Scheme (CRS) funding opportunities & Advanced Probes for Structure and Physical Property Correlation in Materials Science using highly sophisticated research facilities that are available at different centres of the CSR and also at various centres of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), which are accessible through CSR, such as the Dhruva Reactor at BARC, Mumbai, INDUS Synchrotron at RRCAT, Indore, and VECC, Kolkata.
About the Department of Physics
The Department of Physics, established in 2007, provides the basic foundation course, Engineering Physics, a fundamental for any Engineering Stream. The Department relishes the pleasure of being one of the leading research departments in the institution. It has been duly recognised as a Research Centre by VTU Belagavi and the University of Mysore for conducting Ph.D. program. An Advanced Research Centre was established in the year 2011 and upgraded further with the sponsored research grant and support of DAE-BRNS, Mumbai, UGC-DAE-CSR, Indore, SERB-DST, New Delhi and MRF-MIT, Mysore. The research centre is equipped with state-of-the-art research equipment for the growth of oxide materials both in bulk and nanoparticles. The establishment of a low-temperature lab for electrical and magnetic measurements is in progress. The department also has a well-established collaboration with national and international advanced research labs for characterisation
01 · WORKSHOP
About UGC–DAE–CSR Awareness Workshop
The workshop aims to create awareness among faculty members, research scholars, and young researchers about the sophisticated experimental facilities available through the UGC-DAE CSR centres and various DAE laboratories. Experts from UGC-DAE-CSR will introduce participants to advanced characterisation techniques and national research facilities, including neutron scattering at the National Facility for Neutron Beam Research (NFNBR), Dhruva Reactor, BARC Mumbai; synchrotron radiation experiments at the INDUS Synchrotron, RRCAT Indore; ion beam facilities at VECC Kolkata; and research facilities available at the Kalpakkam Node, IGCAR.
The workshop will emphasise the utilisation of neutron scattering facilities at the NFNBR, Dhruva Reactor, BARC, for condensed matter studies under different sample environments such as low temperature and high magnetic fields. Complementary studies such as AC susceptibility, magneto-resistance and magnetisation studies using vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM), broadband dielectric spectroscopy and other techniques will be covered. Overview of facilities at Indore and Kolkata centres of CSR, including the utilisation of INDUS synchrotron radiation at RRCAT, Indore and accelerated ions from VECC Kolkata, and at the Kalpakkam Node at IGCAR will also be presented.
Faculty members and research scholars from universities and colleges who are interested in participating in the workshop may apply by providing the following details in Google form link, (i) Name, (ii) Designation and age, (iii) Affiliation, (iv) Address for correspondence with email address, (v) Current area of research, (vi) List of related publications (vii) Recommendation from supervisor in case of student, (viii) Information on whether the applicant has attended any of the UGC-DAE CSR workshops held earlier, (ix) accommodation and financial assistance if required, for travel to attend the workshop. Participants are expected to attend all sessions of the workshop. Local hospitality will be provided. Financial assistance for travel by govt. transport as per CSR rules, but limited to 3AC for students and 2AC for faculty, will be provided on specific request.
Workshop Highlights
Collaborative Research Scheme (CRS)
Synchrotron Radiation Facilities
Neutron Scattering Techniques
Ion Beam Accelerator Facilities
Advanced Materials Characterization
Proposal Preparation and Submission
Interaction with Scientists
Research Networking Opportunities
Who Can Participate?
Faculty Members
Scientists
Research Scholars
Industry Professionals
02 · People
Organizing Committee
Patrons
Prof. Dr. Naresh Kumar B G
President, MET
Prof. Kaustubh R. S. Priolkar
Director, UGC–DAE Consortium for Scientific Research
Chairpersons
Prof. Dr. Murali S
Principal, MITM
Dr. Sudhindra Rayaprol
UGC-DAE-CSR, Centre-Director (officiating), Mumbai, India
Coordinators
Prof. Dr. Vijaylakshmi Dayal
Head, Department of Physics, MITM
Dr. S. D. Kaushik
UGC-DAE, Mumbai Centre
04 · Conference
About ICMSAA–2026
The International Conference on Materials and Advanced Applications (ICMAA-2026) is envisioned as a premier international forum that brings together researchers, academicians, scientists, industry professionals, and young scholars to exchange knowledge and discuss recent advances in materials science and engineering. The conference aims to foster interdisciplinary interactions and promote collaborative research addressing global challenges in energy, environment, healthcare, electronics, industrial innovation, and emerging technologies.
ICMAA-2026 will provide a dynamic platform for presenting cutting-edge research on the synthesis, processing, characterization, properties, and applications of advanced materials. The conference will encompass a broad spectrum of topics, including energy materials, environmental and sustainable materials, biomaterials, electronic and photonic materials, magnetic and quantum materials, functional and smart materials, nanomaterials, advanced ceramics, polymers, composites, and materials for industrial and strategic applications.
The technical programme will feature keynote and invited lectures by distinguished experts, along with oral and poster presentations showcasing recent scientific discoveries, technological innovations, and emerging research trends. The conference is designed to facilitate meaningful interactions among participants from academia, research institutions, national laboratories, and industry, thereby strengthening collaborative networks and fostering innovation-driven partnerships.
By bridging the gap between fundamental research and technological applications, ICMAA-2026 seeks to accelerate the development of next-generation materials and sustainable solutions for societal and industrial needs. The conference aspires to contribute significantly to the advancement of materials research, promote scientific excellence, and inspire future innovations that will shape the technologies of tomorrow.
06 · People
Organizing Committee
Patrons
President, MET®
Chairperson
Principal–MITM, Founder President–MET®
Convener
Head, Department of Physics, MITM
06 · People
Advisory Board
UGC-DAE-CSR, Centre-Director, Indore, MP, India
UGC-DAE-CSR, Centre-Director (officiating), Mumbai, India
Vice Chancellor, University of Mysore, Mysuru, Karnataka, India
Universidad de Sevilla, Sevilla, Spain
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, USA
IIT Madras, Chennai, India
IIT Guwahati, Guwahati, India
Iowa State University, Iowa, USA
Scientist-F, UGC-DAE-CSR, Indore Centre, MP, India
IT Patna, Bihar, IndiaA
Indian Institute of Science IISc, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, USA
VTU, Chikkaballapura, Karnataka, India
Ames National Laboratory/US DoE, Ames, IA,USA
University of Mysore, Mysuru, Karnataka, India
Technical Committee for Conference
Chair
UGC–DAE–CSR, Centre-Director (officiating), Mumbai, India
Co–Chair
Ames National Laboratory/US DoE, Ames, IA, USA
UGC-DAE CSR, Mumbai Centre, BARC, Mumbai- 400 085
Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi-221005, India
University of Mysore, Karnataka, India
National Institute of Technology Nagaland India
Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia
Working Committee for Workshop and Conference
Prof. Lokesh N
Asst. Professor, Dept. of Physics, MITM
Prof. Shamantha M S
Asst. Professor, Dept. of Physics, MITM
Prof. Chandan K
Asst. Professor, Dept. of Physics, MITM
Prof. Sahana A R
Asst. Professor, Dept. of Physics, MITM
Prof. Kumaraswamy N S
Asst. Professor, Dept. of Physics, MITM
Umesh Babu K
Asst. Professor, Dept. of Physics, MITM
Dr.Santhy Ajish
Associate Professor, Dept of ECE, MITM
Dr. Smitha Joyce Pinto
Assoc. Professor, Dept. of ECE, MITM
Dr. Dinesh M A
Assoc. Professor, Dept. of ECE, MITM
Prof. Maria Pavithra
Asst. Professor, Dept. of ECE, MITM
Poonacha C T
PF-II, UGC-DAE-CSR, Dept. of Physics, MITM
05 · Call for Papers
Conference Tracks
High Quality Research Papers In The Following Tracks Are Invited
Materials Synthesis, Processing and Manufacturing
Solution Combustion Synthesis, Sol-Gel Processing, Hydrothermal Methods, Solvothermal Methods, Crystal Growth, Thin Film Deposition, Additive Manufacturing, Materials Fabrication, Green Synthesis, Sustainable Processing, Advanced Manufacturing, Industrial Scale-Up.
Energy Materials and Technologies
Batteries, Supercapacitors, Fuel Cells, Hydrogen Energy Materials, Solar Energy Materials, Thermoelectric Materials, Energy Harvesting Materials, Energy Storage Materials, Energy Conversion Materials, Renewable Energy Technologies.
Environmental and Sustainable Materials
Photocatalytic Materials, Environmental Remediation Materials, Water Purification Materials, Pollution Control Materials, Waste Management, Carbon Capture Materials, Sustainable Materials, Green Materials, Circular Economy Materials.
Biomaterials and Healthcare Materials
Biomaterials, Bioactive Materials, Biosensors, Drug Delivery Systems, Tissue Engineering Materials, Regenerative Materials, Medical Implants, Healthcare Technologies, Diagnostic Materials.
Electronic, Electrical, Photonic and Optoelectronic Materials
Semiconductors, Dielectric Materials, Conducting Materials, Insulating Materials, Optoelectronic Materials, Photonic Materials, Plasmonic Materials, Flexible Electronics, Transparent Conducting Materials, Sensor Materials, Neuromorphic Materials, Memristive Materials, Materials for AI Hardware.
Magnetic, Spintronic and Quantum Materials
Magnetic Materials, Spintronic Materials, Voltage-Controlled Magnetic Anisotropy (VCMA), Magnetic Tunnel Junctions, Skyrmionic Materials, Quantum Materials, Quantum Devices, Superconducting Materials, Magnetic Nanomaterials, Multifunctional Magnetic Materials.
Functional and Smart Materials
Multiferroics, Ferroelectrics, Piezoelectrics, Pyroelectrics, Electroceramics, Magnetoelectric Materials, Shape Memory Materials, Smart Materials, Adaptive Materials, Responsive Materials, Multifunctional Materials.
Nanomaterials, Thin Films and Surface Engineering
Nanostructured Materials, Nanocomposites, Nanodevices, Nanoelectronics, Nanophotonics, Thin Films, Coatings, Surface Modification, Interface Engineering, Surface-Functionalized Materials.
Ceramics, Polymers, Composites and Advanced Functional Materials
Advanced Ceramics, Functional Polymers, Hybrid Materials, Structural Composites, Multifunctional Composites, Perovskite Materials, Functional Oxides, Microwave Dielectric Materials, Electronic Ceramics, Transparent Conducting Oxides, High-Entropy Materials, Two-Dimensional Materials, Graphene, MXenes.
Materials for Industrial Innovation and Emerging Technologies
Industrial Materials, Structural Materials, Metals and Alloys, Aerospace Materials, Defense Materials, High-Temperature Materials, Corrosion-Resistant Materials, Sustainable Infrastructure Materials, Industry 4.0 Materials, Advanced Manufacturing Materials, Next-Generation Technologies, Emerging Materials Applications.
07 · Highlights
Conference Features
🎤
Keynote Lectures
🗣️
Invited Talks
📄
Oral Presentations
🖼️
Poster Sessions
🏭
Industry Interaction
💡
Student Innovation Forum
🏆
Best Paper Awards
🤝
Networking Opportunities
08 · Key Dates
Important Dates / Registration
Workshop
1–2 September 2026
Acceptance Notification
17-08-2026
International Conference
3–4 September 2026
Abstract Submission Deadline
10-08-2026
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Acceptance Notification
12-08-2026
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Full Paper Submission
05-10-2026
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09 · Join Us
Registration
Workshop
50 Selected Participants OnlyNill
Registration Fee
- Travel Allowance will be provided
- Accommodation Facility Available
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International Conference
₹4000
Faculty
₹3,500
Research Scholars
₹3,500
Invited Speakers
₹2,000
Bachelor & Master's Students
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10 · Reach Us
Contact
Location
Dept. of Physics, MIT Mysore, Belawadi, Srirangapatna Taluk, Mandya – 571477, Karnataka