Department of Chemistry · Centenary Year 1926 – 2026

International Conference on Advanced Materials: Engineering and Industrial Applications (ICAM-2K26)

ICAM-2K26 — the International Conference on Advanced Materials: Engineering and Industrial Applications — brings together scientists, academicians and industry experts to trace the path from materials science to manufacturing.

Dates
29 Sep – 1 Oct 2026
Venue
Union Christian College, Aluva
Format
In person · Three days
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Department of Chemistry Centenary emblem, 1926–2026

The Post­graduate & Research Department of Chemistry, Union Christian College, Aluva — established in 1926 — is marking a century of chemistry education and research. ICAM-2K26 is convened as part of this Centenary Year (2026–2027), gathering the materials science community to look at where the field is headed next.

About the conference

Where materials research meets the factory floor

ICAM-2K26 is organized to bring together leading scientists, academicians, researchers and industry experts to discuss recent technological and industrial applications in materials science — from energy storage and chemical sensing to flexible electronics, functional coatings and biomedical materials.

The scientific programme features keynote lectures, invited talks and technical sessions across three days at Union Christian College, Aluva, Kerala, alongside poster and oral presentation competitions for research scholars.

Focal theme

Bridging Materials Science with Manufacturing Technology for Sustainable Production, Enhanced Performance, and Industrial Competitiveness.

Organized in association with
  • International & Inter-University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
  • Nanomaterials and Devices Research Laboratory, Dept. of Materials Science & Engineering, NIT Calicut
  • Dept. of Polymer Science & Rubber Technology, Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT)
  • International School of Photonics, Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT)
  • University of Calicut, Calicut
Scope

Sub-themes

ICAM-2K26 welcomes original research across the following areas of materials science, nanotechnology and manufacturing engineering.

Timeline

Key dates

Submission and registration deadlines are being finalized and will be posted here shortly. The conference dates themselves are confirmed.

Abstract submission deadline
31 August 2026
Open
Full paper submission
15 September 2026
Upcoming
Notification of acceptance
20 September 2026
Upcoming
Conference dates
29 Sep – 1 Oct 2026
Confirmed
Schedule

Programme at a glance

A three-day arc from inauguration to valedictory — technical sessions run in parallel across two halls, alongside poster and oral presentation evaluations.

M L P Hall
Registration
M L P Hall
Inaugural Ceremony
Inaugural address by Shri Roji M. John, Hon'ble Minister for Higher Education, Government of Kerala.
Venue 1 · M L P Hall
Technical Session I
Invited lectures by eminent scientists and researchers.
Venue 2 · V M Hall
Technical Session II
Poster presentation and evaluation.
M L P Hall
Banquet Dinner
Venue 1 · M L P Hall
Technical Session III — Keynote Address
Keynote lecture followed by invited talks from leading researchers across national laboratories, IITs, NITs, and universities.
Venue 2 · T B Ninan Hall
Technical Session IV
Oral presentation and evaluation.
M L P Hall
Cultural Programme
Venue 1 · M L P Hall
Technical Session V
Invited lectures by distinguished speakers from leading research institutions.
M L P Hall
Valedictory Function
Chief Guest: Prof. (Dr.) Sabu Thomas, Chairman, TrEST Research Park & former Vice-Chancellor, Mahatma Gandhi University.
Faculty

Keynote & invited speakers

Researchers from national laboratories, IITs, NITs, and universities in India and abroad.

Governance

Advisory Board

International Advisory Board

  • Prof. Dr. Manfred Albrecht, University of Augsburg, Germany
  • Prof. Dr. Charoen Nakason, Prince of Songkla University, Thailand
  • Prof. Dr. Dušan Galusek, Alexander Dubček University of Trenčín, Slovak Republic
  • Prof. Dr. Ravindra Pandey, Michigan Technological University, Houghton
  • Prof. Dr. Arathy Ram, University of Bradford, UK
  • Prof. Dr. Nilanthy Balakrishnan, Keele University, Staffordshire
  • Prof. Dr. Sinoj Abraham, University of Alberta, Canada
  • Prof. Dr. Afeesh R Unnithan, University of Bradford, UK

National Advisory Board

  • Prof. Dr. V Chandrasekhar, TIFR, Hyderabad
  • Prof. Dr. Sabu Thomas, TrEST Research Park, Trivandrum
  • Prof. Dr. A Ajayaghosh, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai
  • Prof. Dr. Selvaraj Nagendran, IIT, Delhi
  • Prof. Dr. Subi Jacob George, JNCASR, Bangalore
  • Prof. Dr. A T Biju, IISc, Bangalore
  • Prof. Dr. A Sreenivasan, NISER, Bhubaneswar
  • Prof. Dr. Mahesh Hariharan, IISER, Thiruvananthapuram
  • Prof. Dr. M Kailasnath, CUSAT, Kochi
  • Prof. Dr. Prashanth R Krishna, CUSAT, Kochi
  • Prof. Dr. Vinod C Prabhakaran, NCL, Pune
  • Prof. Dr. Joshy Joseph, CSIR-NIIST, Trivandrum
  • Prof. Dr. J Sankar, IISER, Bhopal
  • Prof. Dr. Anoop Anand, DRDO, Pune
  • Prof. Dr. Jerry Fereiro, IISER, Thiruvananthapuram
  • Prof. Dr. Jatish Kumar, IISER, Tirupati
  • Prof. Dr. Renuka N K, University of Calicut
  • Prof. Dr. Sunaja Devi K R, Christ University, Bangalore
  • Prof. Dr. Santhosh Babu Sukumaran, NCL, Pune
  • Prof. Dr. Pradeep Bhaskar, Presidency University, Bengaluru
  • Prof. Dr. Sreekala M S, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
  • Prof. Dr. Soney Varghese, NIT Calicut
  • Prof. Dr. Shanmugaraju Sankarasekaran, IIT Palakkad
  • Prof. Dr. Deepthi Menon, AIMS, Kerala
  • Prof. Dr. A Seema, CMET, Thrissur
  • Prof. Dr. Jyotishkumar Parameswaranpillai, Alliance University, Bangalore
Organization

Patrons & Local Organizing Committee

Patrons

  • Dr. K P Ouseph, IFS (Rtd.), Manager, Union Christian College, Aluva
  • Prof. Dr. Mini Alice, Principal, Union Christian College, Aluva
  • Prof. Eldo Varghese, Bursar, Union Christian College, Aluva

Local Organizing Chairman

Dr. Ajalesh B. Nair

Department of Chemistry, Union Christian College, Aluva – 683102, Kerala
Email: ajaleshbnair@uccollege.edu.in
Mobile: +91-9240512906

Local Organizing Committee

  • Dr. Jenish Paul
  • Ms. Smitha Roy
  • Ms. Minu Joys
  • Dr. Simi Pushpan K
  • Dr. Nelson Joseph P
  • Dr. Neethumol Varghese
  • Dr. Divya Susan Philips
  • Dr. Sunil Sekhar A C

Bank Details for Registration

Account Holder
Principal and Bursar, U C College
Bank
Bank of India
Branch
U C College
Account No.
856610100000210
Account Type
Savings Account
IFSC Code
BKID0008566
Location

Venue

Union Christian College, Aluva — a heritage campus on the banks of the Periyar river, founded in 1921.

Address
Union Christian College, Aluva, Ernakulam (Dist.), Kerala – 683 102, India
Session halls
M L P Hall (Venue 1) · V M Hall & T B Ninan Hall (Venue 2)
Nearest hub
Aluva, Kochi — well connected by rail, metro and Cochin International Airport
Associated institutions Logos of Union Christian College, MGU International and Inter-University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, NIT Calicut, and CUSAT Departments of Polymer Science and Photonics
Publication partners recognizing ICAM-2K26 best paper & poster awards Royal Society of Chemistry ACS Publications
Participate

Call for papers

Researchers, academicians and students are invited to submit original, unpublished work aligned with the conference sub-themes. Abstracts must be submitted by 31 August 2026.

01

Prepare your abstract

Summarize your work under one of the ICAM-2K26 sub-themes listed above. Manuscripts should be in camera-ready form, not exceeding four typed pages, with title, authors, affiliations, introduction, experimental, results and discussion, conclusions and references. Use MS Word with Arial font (12 size) and 1.5 line spacing.

02

Submit by e-mail

Send your abstract to icam2k26@uccollege.edu.in, indicating oral or poster presentation preference. The abstract will be peer-reviewed and authors will be informed of acceptance. English is the official language of the conference — no translation facility is available.

03

Present at ICAM-2K26

Accepted work will be scheduled for oral or poster presentation. Poster dimensions: vertical height 120 cm, horizontal width 80 cm. Please bring presentation material on a pendrive. Both oral and poster presentations are formally evaluated.

04

Key Dates

  • Abstract submission: 31 August 2026
  • Full paper submission: 15 September 2026
  • Notification of acceptance: 20 September 2026
  • Conference dates: 29 Sep – 1 Oct 2026
05

Delegates Information

Accommodation on payment can be arranged on request for male delegates/family. Conference materials, lunch, dinner and refreshments will be provided for all three days. Photo copies of registration forms are accepted — registration can also be done via email to the convenor.

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Registration

Please contact the conference desk at icam2k26@uccollege.edu.in for the registration form and fee details. DD should be drawn in favour of the organising institution. See bank details in the Committee section above.

Email your abstract →
Get in touch

Organizing chair & conference desk

Dr. Ajalesh B. Nair
Local Organizing Chair, ICAM-2K26 · Head of the Department, Chemistry
Union Christian College, Aluva
Ernakulam (Dist.), Kerala – 683 102, India

ajaleshbnair@uccollege.edu.in
+91 92405 12906
Conference Desk
All abstract submissions & general queries
Department of Chemistry
Union Christian College, Aluva

icam2k26@uccollege.edu.in