VIT University
Vellore 632 014, Tamil Nadu.
The Society for Advancement of Electrochemical Science and Technology (SAEST) is a premier body of electrochemists that provides a common platform for scientists, technologists and industrialists to exchange knowledge in electrochemistry and related fields. Towards this goal, SAEST organizes a number of national and international conferences/seminars/symposia by bringing together eminent electrochemists and electrochemical engineers. Electrochemistry, a truly interdisciplinary field of science, plays a vital role in areas such as Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Metallurgy, and Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
Central Electrochemical Research Institute (CECRI), Karaikudi a constituent laboratory of CSIR, New Delhi, is one of the largest electrochemical laboratories in the world, has 142 scientists and engineers working under a single canopy on all aspects of electrochemistry and related areas. The institute is equipped with some of the most advanced facilities for electrochemical research, and is well supported by a library, computer centre and a workshop. It has extension centres at Chennai, Mandapam and Tuticorin. Besides, it runs a B.Tech. course in chemical and electrochemical engineering - affiliating to Anna University, Trichy. SAEST, in association with the Central Electrochemical Research Institute (CECRI), Karaikudi, & VIT University, Vellore is organizing the 15 NATIONAL CONVENTION OF ELECTROCHEMISTS at the VIT University, Vellore during February 18-19, 2010.
SPECIAL FEATURE
Prof. K.S.G. Doss Memorial Lecture
SPECIAL SESSION
150 years of Lead Acid Battery
TECHNICAL SESSIONS
Contributory papers are solicited in the following areas
* Interfacial Processes
* Electroanalysis
* Electrochemical Power Systems
* New Generation Materials
* Corrosion Science and Materials Protection
* Electroplating and Surface Engineering
* Industrial Electrochemical Processes
* Bioelectrochemistry and Biotechnology
* Electrochemical Sensors and Devices
* Nanoscale Electrochemistry
* Green Electrochemistry
* Electrosynthesis and Electrometallurgy
REGISTRATION DETAILS
Delegates R&D institutions/Academic institutions/industries : Rs.1500/-
Students/Research scholars : Rs. 600/-
Accompanying spouse : Rs. 300/-
* Registration is mandatory for all participants.
* Registration fee includes lunch for 2 days, one dinner and conference kit.
* Registration fee must be paid in the form of a crossed DD in favour of SAEST, Karaikudi payable at Karaikudi.
* Accommodation for delegates will be arranged on firstcum- first-served basis at VIT University on daily rate
(please see pre-registration form for details).
* Accommodation for student participants will be arranged at the VIT hostels a maximum daily rate of Rs.100/- per person (four persons per room).
* Request for accommodation may be made to the Secretary, SAEST, Karaikudi.
Accepted papers will be presented in Oral/Poster sessions. Those desirous of contributing papers (electronic version) to this convention should send the abstract (not exceeding 300 words) containing objectives, experimental results and conclusions on or before December 15, 2009 to
AWARDS
Best Oral Presentation Award
A panel of experts will select awardees for the best oral presentations at the convention. The upper age limit for the awardees is 35 years.
Best Poster Award
Similarly, a panel will select candidates below the age of 35 for the best poster awards.
Scholar Session Best Paper Award
In order to encourage research students, a technical session exclusively for research scholars will be conducted and best paper awards will be presented from among those presentations. To become eligible for this award, the following criteria should be satisfied.
(i) The presenting author should be an M.Sc./B.E./M.E./ B.Tech./ M.Tech./M.Phil./Ph.D. Scholar/ Project assistant.
(ii) Paper should be original unpublished research work currently being pursued by the author in the area of electrochemical science and technology.
(iii) Paper should not have more than three authors including the presenting author.
(iv) The author should be engaged in full-time research. Employees/teachers carrying out part-time research are not eligible.
(v) A bonafide certificate from the Head of the Department/ Institution attesting the above particulars should be submitted along with the abstract.
(vi) Abstracts which satisfy all the above criteria should be marked on the top, “For Scholar Session-Best Paper Award”.
ABOUT VELLORE
Vellore, a district capital in Tamil Nadu, has long been known for its stately fort and temple, renowned hospital and medical college. Vellore's history records several dynasties and powers. The famous th Vellore Fort was built in the 16 Century. The Jalakandeswara Temple inside the fort is an imposing example of Vijayanagar architecture. The Sri Lakshmi Narayani Temple, a grand "golden temple" is situated in Sripuram near Vellore.
VIT University is one of the premier academic institutions of our country and was founded by Dr. G. Viswanathan, former minister and parliamentarian in 1984. It provides futuristic technical education at par with international universities offering 15 UG, 30 PG and research programmes leading to MS, M.Phil. and Ph.D. degrees in various branches of engineering and science. The programmes have been accredited by IET (UK), ABET (USA), NBA (India) and NAAC( India). The University has world class infrastructure with over 14000 students from different parts of India and World and with more than 800 faculty members on its roll. It has MoUs with more than 80 Universities abroad.The chemistry division has more than 40 faculty members with teaching and research experience in all frontier areas of chemistry. It has many sponsored projects including FIST.
VIT University, situated 230 km from Bangalore and 130 km from Chennai by road, is less than 2 km away from the Katpadi railway station.
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