National�Conference�on�Functional�Glasses�/�Glass-Ceramics�

and�Ceramics(NCFGC-2015)

Department�of�Applied�Physics,�V.N.I.T.,�Nagpur

in�association�withMaterials�Research�Society�of�India�-Subject�Group:�Ceramics�and�Glasses

And�MRSI-�Mumbai�Chapter

Organized by

December 10-12, 2015

National�Advisory�CommitteeShri Vishram Jamdar Chairman, BOG, VNIT, Nagpur

Prof. N.S. Chaudhari Director, VNIT, Nagpur

Dr. Suresh Das President, MRSI

Dr. G. P. Kothiyal Chairman, MRSI (Mumbai Chapter)

Prof. I. Manna IIT, Kanpur

Prof. Kamal Singh Ex-VC, SGBAU Univ., Amravati

Prof. A.R. Kulkarni IIT, Bombay

Prof. Parag Bhargava IIT, Bombay

Dr. K. Murleedharan CGCRI, Kolkata

Dr. R.N. Basu CGCRI, Kolkata

Dr. Ranjan Sen CGCRI, Kolkata

Dr. A. Ghosh IACS, Kolkata

Dr. R.P. Tandon Univ. of Delhi

Dr. G. K. Dey BARC, Mumbai

Dr. B. N. Jagtap BARC, Mumbai

Dr. A. K. Tyagi BARC, Mumbai

Dr. V. S. Tiwari RRCAT, Indore

Dr. P. D. Gupta RRCAT, Indore

Prof. P. Gopalan Thapar Institute, Patiala

Prof. A. Srinivasan IIT, Guwahati

Mr. P. Kheruka BOROSIL, India

National�Organizing�CommitteeProf. V. K. Deshpande VNIT, Nagpur (Convener)

Dr. P. Sujatha Devi CGCRI, Kolkata

Dr. C. P. Kaushik BARC, Mumbai

Dr. Deep Prakash BARC, Mumbai

Dr. J. G. Shah BARC, Mumbai

Dr. B. Karamakar CGCRI, Kolkata

Prof. N. Veeraiah, AN University, Nuzvid

Prof. C. K. Jayasankar S V University, Tirupati

Prof. Kulvir Singh Thapar University, Patiala

Dr. B.B Kale CMET, Pune

Prof. Atul Khanna GND University, Amritsar

Mr. V. Ramaswamy Borosil, Gujarat

Dr. M. S. Jogad KSWU, Vijapur

Local�Organizing�CommitteeProf. S. U. Pathak, VNIT, Nagpur

Prof. D. R. Peshwe, VNIT, Nagpur

Dr. A. Agnihotri, JNARDDC, Nagpur

Prof. S. S. Bhoga, RTMNU, Nagpur

Prof. S. S. Umre, VNIT, Nagpur

Dr. R. S. Gedam, VNIT, Nagpur

Dr. B. R. Sankapal, VNIT, Nagpur

Dr. G. Hemachandra , VNIT, Nagpur

Dr. Jatin Bhat , VNIT, Nagpur

Dr. A. V. Deshpande ,VNIT, Nagpur

Dr. S. M. Giripunje , VNIT, Nagpur

Dr. S. A. Acharya , RTMNU, Nagpur

Dr. A. R. Ballal , VNIT, Nagpur

Dr. Mohan Kant , VNIT, Nagpur

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“National Conference on Functional Glasses/Glass-Ceramics and Ceramics”

NCFGC-2015 10-12 December 2015

Venue: Department of Applied Physics, VNIT, Nagpur-440010

stLast date of Registration : 1 December 2015

*Payable by DD/ Bankers cheque in favor of “Director, VNIT, Nagpur”

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REGISTRATION FORM

National�Conference�on�Functional�Glasses/�Glass-Ceramics�

and�CeramicsAbout�the�ConferenceThe Department of Applied Physics, V.N.I.T., Nagpur in

association with the Materials Research Society of India

(MRSI)-Subject Group: Ceramics and Glasses

(including building materials) and MRSI, Mumbai

Chapter will be organizing a “National Conference on

Functional Glasses / Glass-Ceramics and Ceramics”

(NCFGC) during December 10-12, 2015 at VNIT,

Nagpur. Invited talks, contributed papers along with

industrial participation will form the broad basis of this

conference. Since there are research and development

efforts going on in various laboratories, institutions and

industries in the country on functional glasses/glass-

ceramics and advanced ceramics, a large number of

participants from all over India are expected to attend

this conference. The NCFGC will provide a platform for

researchers, technologists and industry to share their

experience / expertise related to the scientifically and

technologically important area.

Scope�of�the�ConferenceFollowing topics covering Physics, Chemistry,

Eng ineer ing and Techno log ica l aspec ts o f

FUNCTIONAL GLASSES/GLASS-CERAMICS AND

CERAMICS:

· LASER applications

· Radiation Resistant Glasses

· Radioactive waste immobilization

· Bio-medical applications

· Solid state batteries

· Fuel Cells

· Glass fibers

· Metallic glasses

· Electro-ceramics

· Materials in packaging

· Sealing/encapsulation

· Space applications

· Advanced Ceramics

Call��for�Papers�Scientists and researchers are requested to send one

page abstract of their paper within the scope of the

conference by email to: ncfgc-2015@phy.vnit.ac.in in

MS word. The abstract should be typed within an area of

150 mm x 220 mm of an A4 size paper, in single spacing

with Times New Roman 12- pt and should include the

title of the paper, names of the authors with full affiliation

and e-mail id of the presenting author. All the selected

contributed papers will be presented in oral and poster

sessions. Selected best papers will be given award.

Publication of the proceedings of the presented papers

after review is being explored through publisher.

Dead�linesPre-registration

th(through e mail) : 30 July 2015thSubmission of abstracts : 30 Aug. 2015thAcceptance of abstracts : 15 Sept. 2015thSubmission of full paper : 15 Nov. 2015

stRegistration : 1 Dec. 2015

Registration fees

Research students : Rs. 1500/-

MRSI members : Rs. 3000/-

Non members : Rs. 4000/-

Participants from : Rs. 6000/-

Industry

AccommodationLimited Guest House accommodation shall be available

on first come first served basis. Those interested should thinform in advance by 15 November 2015. Those willing

to stay in hotels, may directly book. However, the

organizers will assist in locating the suitable hotels near

to conference venue.

Souvenir�&�ExhibitionA souvenir containing the technical program, abstracts

of invited talks, contributed papers and various event

information of MRSI and other sponsoring bodies, would

be published on this occasion. An exhibition shall be

arranged for displaying products and equipments.

Manufacturers and Suppliers who would like to exhibit

/advertise their products and equipments may please

contact Convener for further details.

About�VNITVisvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur

is one of the thirty National Institutes of Technology in

the country. Earlier, the Institute was known as

Visvesvaraya Regional College of Engineering (VRCE).

It was established in the year 1960. The Govt. of India

conferred on the Institute, the Deemed to be University

thstatus on 26 June 2002. Subsequently, the Central

Govt. by Act of Parliament declared VNIT Nagpur as an

Institute of National Importance along with all other NITs thon 15 Aug. 2007. It is very well connected by air, rail and

road and known as orange city of the country.

About��MRSIMaterials Research Society of India (MRSI) is an

interdisciplinary professional body dedicated for the

growth of indigenous research and development in the

area of materials science and engineering and its

applications. It stimulates accelerated research and

development activities in a wide range of materials and

their application through its Subject Groups. One of the

subject groups is “Ceramics and Glasses including

Building Materials”. Subject Group activities are

assisted by the Chapters depending on the location of

the event and this time MRSI Mumbai-Chapter is

associated for this event.

Address�for�correspondenceProf. V. K. Deshpande

Convener

NSFGC-2015

Department of Applied Physics

VNIT, Nagpur-440010

e-mail: vkdeshpande@phy.vnit.ac.in

(0712) 2801325 cell : 9822240605

Dr. R. S. Gedam

Co-covener

VNIT, Nagpur - 440 010

email : rsgedam@phy.vnit.ac.in

(0712) 2801172 cell : 9890803472

Dr. (Mrs.) A. V. Deshpande

Co-covener

VNIT, Nagpur - 440 010

(0712) 2801173 cell : 9822931199