UGC-DAE CSR Awareness Workshop & ICMSAA-2026 | Dept. of Physics, MIT Mysore

01 · About

About UGC-DAE CSR

The UGC–DAE Consortium for Scientific Research (UGC–DAE CSR) is an Inter-University Centre established by the University Grants Commission (UGC), Government of India. It provides researchers and faculty members access to state-of-the-art experimental facilities available at DAE laboratories and UGC–DAE Centres through the Collaborative Research Scheme (CRS).

About Workshop

The UGC–DAE CSR Awareness Workshop aims to create awareness among faculty members, scientists, research scholars, and postgraduate students about the advanced research facilities available across UGC–DAE CSR Centres and various Department of Atomic Energy laboratories. The programme will introduce participants to the Collaborative Research Scheme (CRS), proposal submission procedures, major analytical facilities, experimental techniques, and opportunities for collaborative interdisciplinary research.

Workshop Highlights

Introduction to UGC–DAE CSR

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?

01

Faculty Members

02

Scientists

03

Research Scholars

04

Industry Professionals

02 · Schedule

Tentative Programme

A hands-on circuit across DAE centres and their flagship facilities.

STEP 01

Welcome Addresses

STEP 02

Synchrotron Beamlines

Activities with synchrotron beamlines at RRCAT and in-house facilities at Indore Centre.

STEP 03

Neutron Scattering

Activities with neutron scattering & other BARC facilities and in-house facilities at Mumbai Centre.

STEP 04

Cyclotron & Ion Beam Lab

Activities with the Cyclotron at VECC, Ion Beam Laboratory at the IOP, and facilities at Kolkata Centre.

STEP 05

Ion Accelerator Experiments

Experiments with the Ion Accelerator at IGCAR and in-house facilities at Kalpakkam Centre.

STEP 06

Interactive Session on CRS

Open discussion on the Collaborative Research Scheme (CRS) and proposal pathways.

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, MIT 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 Mysuru continues to contribute significantly to technical education and societal development in Karnataka and beyond.

Maharaja Institute of Technology Mysore Campus

04 · Conference

About Conference

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.

05 · Call for Papers

Conference Tracks

High Quality Research Papers In The Following Tracks Are Invited

T01

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.

T02

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.

T03

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.

T04

Biomaterials and Healthcare Materials

Biomaterials, Bioactive Materials, Biosensors, Drug Delivery Systems, Tissue Engineering Materials, Regenerative Materials, Medical Implants, Healthcare Technologies, Diagnostic Materials.

T05

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.

T06

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.

T07

Functional and Smart Materials

Multiferroics, Ferroelectrics, Piezoelectrics, Pyroelectrics, Electroceramics, Magnetoelectric Materials, Shape Memory Materials, Smart Materials, Adaptive Materials, Responsive Materials, Multifunctional Materials.

T08

Nanomaterials, Thin Films and Surface Engineering

Nanostructured Materials, Nanocomposites, Nanodevices, Nanoelectronics, Nanophotonics, Thin Films, Coatings, Surface Modification, Interface Engineering, Surface-Functionalized Materials.

T09

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.

T10

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.

06 · People

Organizing Committee

Patrons

NB

Dr. Naresh Kumar B G

President, MET

KP

Prof. Kaustubh R. S. Priolkar

Director, UGC–DAE Consortium for Scientific Research

Chairpersons

MS

Dr. Murali S

Principal, MITM

PB

Dr. P. D. Babu

UGC-DAE, Director–Mumbai Centre

Convener

VD

Dr. Vijaylakshmi Dayal

Professor & HoD, Department of Physics, MITM