AICTE Sponsored QIP Short Term INTRODUCTION Essentials of instrumentation necessary for modern
Course Would'nt you like it if you could strike a friendly, materials research will be accessible as well.
interactive dialogue on Frontiers in Materials
and Engineering chemistry? Would'nt it be nice if
on you could share your own ideas, find peer, and
take things forward in a supportive
environment? How would it be if you could get
Materials Chemistry: Solids, Nanomaterials,
imbued in the rich tradition of both materials
and Semiconductors experiment and theory? I bet, you would all agree
that this would help you in your own teaching and
professional development!
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29 Oct – 5 Nov, 2017 Materials chemistry today relies on principles of
structural and solid state chemistry, colloidal
science, solid state physics, and the entirety of
engineering materials research. Nanoscience has
Coordinator added excitement to this field, and is rapidly
growing. A fundamental and applied engagement
Dr. Tiju Thomas with problems concerning functional properties of
materials (eg. electrical and electronic, optical,
magnetic), solar energy harvesting, energy storage
materials, efficient light emission systems, sensor
materials, biomaterials, and remediation materials, is
a current national need.
This course is a response to this national need for
furthering research in this important area, while also
giving faculty members from across the country an
opportunity to learn this exciting subject. We
welcome faculty members from diverse
backgrounds, to engage with us, on discussions of
direct relevance to contemporary materials research.
An applied and interactive approach to this course
will ensure appropriate value addition to the
Organised by participants.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Department of Metallurgical and Materials
Engineering On successful completion of the learners will be able
Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Chennai - 600 036 to:
www.iitm.ac.in 1. To develop expertise in designing experiments,
and protocols relating to chemistry of solids,
nanomaterials, surfaces, and semiconductors.
2. To develop a qualitative and often times
quantitative way of applying quantum mechanics and
thermodynamics to problems in materials chemistry
and chemical physics.
3. To develop an understanding of role played by
software in study of solid-state functional materials,
nanomaterials, and semiconductors.
4. To provide a good exposure to the role of
electrochemistry and device physics in modern
materials chemistry.
5. To further develop skills in the scientific method of
planning, developing, conducting, reviewing and
reporting experiments.
6. To extend understanding of the professional, and
safety responsibilities residing in working with
hazardous substances.
COURSE DURATION & VENUE
The course is of one week (six days) duration from
29.10.17 - 05.11.2017. Classes will be held at
the Industrial Consultancy and Sponsored Research
building, IIT Madras, Chennai.
RESOURCE FACULTY
Faculty and researchers from IIT Madras primarily
from the Applied Nanostructure Engineering and
Nanochemistry group (ref: www.tijuthomas.net).
ELIGIBILITY
Faculty currently working in any department from
AICTE approved colleges are eligible to apply. A
strong background in chemistry, physics, chemical or
materials or electrical engineering, materials science
and/or metallurgy will be considered an added bonus.
Eligible teachers are requested to submit the filled in
application along with the sponsorship certificate
to the coordinator on or before Sep 10, 2017.
 REGISTRATION FEE
AICTE Sponsored QIP Short Term Course SPONSORSHIP CERTIFICATE
on There is no course fee for the participants from
Certified that Dr./Mr./Mrs. …………………………... AICTE approved engineering colleges. However,
Materials Chemistry: Solids, is a faculty of our institute and is being sponsored only the short listed candidates after hearing from
Nanomaterials, and Semiconductors hereby for attending the QIP short term course on the coordinator, need to pay a refundable deposit of
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29 Oct – 5 Nov, 2017 “Materials Chemistry: Solids, Nanomaterials and
Rs.500/-. This amount shall be paid through a
Semiconductors” to be conducted at IIT Madras
demand draft drawn in favour of IIT Madras,
from 29.10.17 - 05.11.2017.
payable at Chennai. This deposit will be refunded to
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the course participants at the end of the course.
Signature of Sponsoring Authority
APPLICATION (With date and seal) TRAVEL
Name:
The course participants are eligible for 3-Tier AC train
Designation: fare by the shortest route.

Department: BOARDING AND LODGING

Organization: Duly filled application forms should be sent to: Boarding and lodging facilities will be provided at
Taramani Guest House, IIT Madras for participants
Dr Tiju Thomas
from AICTE approved institutions on twin sharing
Qualification: Assistant Professor
basis. Family accommodation is not available.
Department of Metallurgical and Materials
Experience: Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Madras ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
Chennai - 600 036 The Department of Materials and Metallurgical
Mailing Address: E-mail : tijuthomas@iitm.ac.in Engineering is a very multidisciplinary department in
IIT Madras focusing on a wide range of materials
Note: Please make photocopies of Registration form if
Phone: research spanning all major areas of industrial
more copies are required.
metallurgy, energy materials and devices,
Mobile: IMPORTANT DATES biomaterials, nanostructure chemistry and
Last date for applications: Oct 01, 2017 engineering, computational materials science,
Fax: Intimation of selection: Oct 07, 2017 ceramic science and engineering, surface
(through email / FAX) engineering, complex materials, polymers etc.
E-mail:
Confirmation of participation
(Needed for selection intimation)
(by applicant): Oct 10, 2017
ABOUT the Applied Nanostructure Engineering
and Nanochemistry group @ IITM: Please visit
http://www.tijuthomas.net/
Date: Signature of the Applicant