University, Germany

LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

International Prof. H. C. Swart, University of the Free State, South Africa
Dr. B. Bhuvaneshwari, IIT Kanpur Dr. Vijay Kumar Thakur, Cranfield University, UK Prof.
SYMPOSIUM Dr. Sudipta Som, National Taiwan Sagar Pal, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
University Dr. Subrata Das, CSIR-NIIST Prof. Sanjay J. Dhoble, R.T.M. Nagpur University
on Dr. Sachin Tyagi, CSIO Chandigarh Prof. Shaojun Yuan, Sichuan University, China

FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS: Dr. Subhash Singh, LPU Prof. Zhiping Xu, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China

Dr. G. Sathiyan, IIT Kanpur Prof. Biman B. Mandal, IIT Guwahati

ENERGY AND BIOMEDICAL Dr. Virender Pratap Singh, Shoolini Prof. Ravi Kumar, NIT Hamirpur Prof.
APPLICATIONS University Dr. Vikas Dubey, BIT Raipur Kabeer Jasuja, IIT Gandhinagar Prof.

(iSFM-2018) Dr. Shweta Sharma, Panjab University Chandigarh Dr. Soumitra Satapathi, IIT Roorkee

Sanjeev Gautam, Panjab University Chandigarh Dr. Prof. Susheel Kalia, Indian Military Academy
April 13-15, 2018 G.R. Chaudhary, Panjab University Chandigarh Dr. Dehradun Prof. Yogesh Kumar Sharma, IIT Roorkee

Rajeev Kumar, Panjab University Chandigarh Dr. Subrata Das, CSIR-NIIST Prof.
Jointly Organized by Venkata Krishnan, IIT Mandi Prof.
INVITED SPEAKERS
Atsushi Hozumi, AIST, Japan Dr.
Prof. C. N. R. Rao, JNCASR
Anand Singh, IIT Kanpur
Prof. Zhong Lin Wang, Editor-in-chief: Nano Energy,
Dr. Paritosh Mohanty, IIT Roorkee
Georgia Institute of Technology, USA
Prof. Chayan Kanti Nandi, IIT Mandi
Prof. Manish Chhowalla, Associate Editor: ACS Nano,
Prof. Gopal Kundu, National Centre for Cell Science Pune
Rutgers University, USA
IIT Kanpur Panjab UIC USA Professor A. K. Pal, Jadavpur University
Prof. Deji Akinwande, Editor: IEEE Electron Device Letters,
University Dr. Goutam Kumar DALAPATI, IMRE-A*Star,
The University of Texas at Austin, USA Prof. Ashish Garg,
IIT Kanpur Singapore Dr. Mukesh Kumar Sinha, DMSRDE, DRDO,
Venue: Hotel Shivalikview, Sector 17E, Chandigarh
(India) Prof. Vikas Berry, University of Illinois, Chicago, USA Kanpur Dr. Jogendra Nath Behera, NISER

Prof. Kaushik Chatterjee, Associate Editor: RSC Advances, Bhubaneswar Dr. Jitendra Sharma, SMVDU
STEERING COMMITTEE IISc Bangalore Dr. Himansu Sekhar Nanda, IIITDM

Dr. Raju Kumar Gupta, IIT Kanpur Dr. R. K. Kotnala, Associate Editor: Journal of Applied Jabalpur Prof. Prem Felix Siril, IIT Mandi
Dr. Divakara SSM Uppua, SMART Singapore
Dr. Vijay Kumar, Chandigarh University Physics, NPL New Delhi
Dr. Praveen Kumar Vemula, Associate Editor: Bulletin of Dr. Amreesh Chandra, IIT Kharagpur
Prof. Vikas Berry, University of Illinois at Chicago,
USA Materials Science, ISCRM
Dr. Vishal Sharma, Panjab University, Prof. Mahavir Singh, HPU Shimla INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Chandigarh Dr. Sri Sivakumar, IIT Kanpur Prof. Jayanta Haldar, JNCASR Bangalore Prof. Zhong Lin Wang, Georgia Institute of Technology
Dr Gagan Kumar Bhargava, Chandigarh Prof. S. Kanagaraj, IIT Guwahati Prof. B. Prof. Ipsita Roy, University of Westminster
University Dr. Kartikey Verma, IIT Kanpur S. Kaith, NIT Jalandhar
Prof. Ramesh Agarwal, Washington University in St.
Dr. Kashma Sharma, Panjab University PD Dr. habil. Y. K. Mishra, Academic Editor: PLoS ONE, Kiel Louis Prof. Manish Chhowalla, Rutgers University
Prof. Saikat Talapatra, Southern Illinois Dr. R. K. Kotnala, NPL New Delhi performance of various advanced technologies. The
University Prof. Jayakumar Rajadas, Stanford Prof. Kaushik Chatterjee, IISc scientific community is devoting efforts to harness the
University Prof. Vikas Berry, University of Illinois Bangalore Prof. Biman B. Mandal, IIT potential of materials to cure the challenging diseases as
Dr. Akhilesh Gaharwar, Texas A&M University Prof. Guwahati Prof. Ashish Garg, IIT Kanpur well as to solve energy related issues. To keep pace with
Deji Akinwande, University of Texas Austin PD Dr. Prof. Kabeer Jasuja, IIT Gandhinagar the development of new materials, this symposium on
habil. Y. K. Mishra, Kiel University Germany Dr. Dr. Dinkar Kanjilal, Director, IUAC New advanced functional materials is proposed to exchange
Ajeet K. Kaushik, Florida International University Delhi Dr. Paritosh Mohanty, IIT Roorkee information on new dimensions in such application areas.
Dr. Vijay Kumar Thakur, Cranfield University Prof. Pradip Dutta, IISc Bangalore
A joint initiative has been taken up by IIT Kanpur; Panjab
Prof. Hendrik C Swart, University of the Free Prof. G. Sundararajan, IIT Chennai
University; Chandigarh University and University of Illinois,
State Prof. Shaojun Yuan, Sichuan University Prof. Ravi Kumar, NIT Hamirpur Chicago, USA to organize an International Symposium on
Chengdu Prof. Shaojun Guo, Peking University Prof. Susheel Kalia, Indian Military Academy Functional Materials (ISFM-2018): Energy and Biomedical
Prof. Stefan Ioan Voicu, University Politehnica of Dehradun Dr. Manoj Kumar Patel, CSIO Chandigarh Applications. This symposium provides opportunities for
Bucharest Prof. Fengxiang Zhang, Dalian University of Prof. A. R. Bhattacharyya, IIT Bombay the researchers working in the field of Functional Materials
Technology Prof. Devendra Agrawal, Creighton University Prof. Giridhar Kulkarni, JNCASR Prof. C. for energy and biomedical applications to exchange new
Prof. Arghya Paul, University of Kansas Subramaniam, IIT Bombay Prof. Rohit ideas and application experiences face to face, to establish
Prof. Zhiping Xu, Tsinghua University Mehra, NIT Jalandhar Prof. A. S. research relations and to find international collaborators
Prof. Kenneth Ozoemena, University of the Dhaliwal, SLIET Longowal partners for future teamwork.
Witwatersrand Prof. Atsushi Hozumi, AIST, Japan Prof. R. G. Sonkawade, Shivaji University, Kolhapur
The aim of this symposium is to bring together eminent
Dr. Goutam Kumar DALAPATI, IMRE-A*Star, Singapore Dr. Mahendra Kumar, University of Lucknow
National & International scientists from universities,
Dr. Sivashankar Krishnamoorthy, Luxembourg Institute of Prof. Rakesh Kumar Verma, King George's Medical
research institutes, industries on a single platform to share
Science and Technology Luxembourg University new knowledge and show case their research in the
Prof. Dibakar Datta, New Jersey Institute of Technology Prof. Mahavir Singh, HPU Shimla emerging area of Functional Materials for energy and
Dr. Yogesh Kumar Sharma, IIT Roorkee biomedical applications. ISFM-2018 is a debut event in this
NATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Dr. Alok Kumar Srivastava, DMSRDE (DRDO) international symposium series, which is expected to be a
Prof. C. N. R. Rao, JNCASR Kanpur Dr. Anand Singh, IIT Kanpur milestone event considering the number of delegates from
Prof. Bikramjit Basu, IISc Bangalore Prof. S.K. Mehta, Panjab University Chandigarh India and Abroad. The plenary and invited speakers will
Dr. Girish Sahni, Director General, CSIR and Secretary, Prof. Shyam Kumar, Kurukshetra University include eminent professors, scientists, science advisers and
DSIR, New Delhi Prof. Navdeep Goyal, Panjab University Chandigarh renowned researchers from various countries. We hope
Dr. D. K. Aswal, Director, NPL New Delhi that the conference result will constitute a significant
Prof. S.K. Tripathi, Panjab University Chandigarh Dr.
Dr. Rajiv K. Tayal, Executive Director, INDO-US Science &
contribution to the knowledge in these up to date scientific
Sanjeev Aggarwal, Kurukshetra University Prof. B.S.
field. The scope of this international forum under the name
Technology Forum (IUSSTF) New Delhi Prof. Bhuvanesh Bhoop, Panjab University Chandigarh Prof. Rajat
ISFM-2018 is aimed at fostering research in synthesis,
Gupta, IIT Delhi
Sandhir, Panjab University Chandigarh characterization and application of functional materials
Prof. B. K. Behera, IIT Delhi
CONFERENCE THEME particularly in energy and biomedical sectors.
Prof. T. S. Sampathkumar, IIT Madras
Prof. Sourabh Ghosh, IIT Delhi On behalf of the organizing committee, we would like to
In the present era, there is an incredible growth of
Prof. N. Sathyamurthy, IISER Mohali invite you to participate in this conference. We look
advanced functional materials that can improve the
forward to welcoming you at Chandigarh. completed before submission. established by the Government of India. The aim of the
At least one of the authors should be registered for the Institute is to provide meaningful education, to conduct
Conference. A registered delegate is permitted to present original research of the highest standard and to provide
TOPICS TO BE COVERED one paper only. The paper(s) received without the leadership in technological innovation for the industrial
registration fee will not be included in the Conference growth of the country. With the path-breaking innovations
ISFM-2018 invites original and novel contributions from in both its curriculum and research, the Institute is rapidly
Researchers, Academicians, Scientists, Technologists, scientific program. 06 Best poster awards will be given by
MSDE (RSC) Journal, which include certificates and a gaining a legendary reputation. In a very short span, the
Industrialists and Students on one or more of the following
topics for presentation (oral or poster) during the year’s subscription to the journal. Institute has attained recognition as a major center of
Conference: learning in Engineering, Science and several inter-
Advanced Functional Materials Selected papers, will be included in the special issue of disciplinary areas.
Development of New Materials for Energy Applications VACCUM (Elsevier Journal, I.F. = 1.53); Materials Today:
Proceedings and Molecular Systems Design & Engineering Panjab University: One of the oldest Universities in India,
Electrochemical Energy Storage Systems
(Royal Society of Chemistry) after Peer-Review process. the Panjab University (PU) initiated at Lahore in 1882, has a
Energy Harvesting
long tradition of pursuing excellence in teaching and
2-D Materials This special issue will be a collection of the papers that will research in science and technology, humanities, social
Theoretical Tools for Designing Microscopic to be presented at International Symposium on Functional sciences, performing arts and sports. The glorious
Macroscopic Properties of Functional Materials Materials (ISFM-2018): Energy and Biomedical Applications traditions of the University established during the period of
Biomaterials which is going to be held at Chandigarh (India) during 13- more than 134 years of its long service to the nation since
Smart and Intelligent Materials 15 April 2018. The organizers will select the high-quality its inception are a source of inspiration. Over the years, the
Polymeric Materials papers from ISFM-2018 and invite the authors to submit a reputation of the Panjab University has grown to emerge
Drug Design and Delivery substantially extended version of their papers for possible as an institution at the pinnacle in innovative teaching,
Advanced Materials for Biomedical Applications consideration of the special issues. research and community outreach. University campus is
Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering Applications spread over an area of 550 acres (2.2 km2) in sectors 14
Functional Materials for Bioimaging and Theragnostic
ABOUT CHANDIGARH
and 25 of the city of Chandigarh.
Applications
Chandigarh is the first planned and modern city of India,
Protein and Peptide-Based Materials University of Illinois, Chicago, USA: The University of
designed by the legendary French Architect, Le Corbusier.
Hydrogels for Biomedical Applications Illinois at Chicago or UIC is a state-funded public research-
It serves as the joint capital of the Punjab and Haryana
intensive university located in Chicago, Illinois, United
states, besides being a Union Territory and is also known as
The sessions will include invited talks, contributory oral States. Its campus is in the Near West Side community
the "City Beautiful". Chandigarh is one of the cleanest cities
and poster presentations. Participation of research area, adjacent to the Chicago Loop. The second campus
and a tourism paradise with Sukhna Lake, Rock garden,
scholars and young researchers from academic established under the University of Illinois system, UIC is
Rose garden and architectural marvel Capitol Complex as
institutions and universities is strongly encouraged. also the largest university in the Chicago area, having
its major an attraction. Chandigarh is situated in the
approximately 29,000 students enrolled in 15 colleges. UIC
foothills of the Shivalik range with Nature at its best
INSTRUCTIONS TO CONTRIBUTORS around. Weather is quite pleasant during April. For details,
operates the largest medical school in the United States,
and serves as the principal educator for Illinois’ physicians,
please visit http://www.citcochandigarh.com
Abstracts for oral and poster presentation should be dentists, pharmacists, physical therapists, nurses and other
submitted online on our website, http://isfm- healthcare professionals. UIC's medical school has research
2018.co.in/abstract, by February 28, 2018. The abstract ABOUT HOST INSTITUTES
expenditures exceeding $412 million and consistently ranks
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IIT Kanpur: IIT Kanpur is one of the premier institutions
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Full Paper Submission Start Date: April 20, 2018
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