establishment in 1971, has been playing a key role Dr. K. Mohammed Basheer in strengthening postgraduate teaching and Hon. Vice Chancellor, University of Calicut research in physics. The department is a leading Three -day Golden Jubilee National Seminar on centre in the fields of Nuclear Physics, Condensed Chairman : Matter Physics, Materials Sceince, Astrophysics, Prof. P. P. Pradyumnan Radiation Physics, Theoretical Physics, Plasma Head of the Department Science and Technology of New Physics, Non-convensional Energy Sources and Convener: Materials for Sustainable Future Nanoscience. Madhava Observatory established (STNM 2018) Dr. Libu K. Alexander (Ph. 9446376861) in the campus is a part of research facilities of the department. Alumni of the department occupy Members: several prestigious positions in national and 7-9 February 2018 international institutions. In recent times the Prof. Antony Joseph department is associated with Nuclear Data Prof. M. M. Musthafa Physics Centre of India in data generation, Prof. A. M. Vinodkumar validation and compilation of Nuclear Data for Dr. C. D. Ravikumar Nuclear Data Section of IAEA, Vienna and with Dr. T. H. Mohamed Shahin India-based Neutrino Observatory (INO) Ms. Divya N. K. programme. The department could fetch large Ms. Amina T. funds through departmental projects and faculty & Research scholars (Materials research lab) projects, under various schems of UGC, DAE, Email ID: cuphygjns2018@gmail.com DST, KSCSTE etc. including the Fund for Infrastructure in Science and Technology (FIST) Organized by of Department of Science and Technology and Department of Physics Special Assistance Program (SAP) of UGC. Five University of Calicut cumulative JRF/SRF fellowships per year under Calicut University P.O BSR scheme promotes research in a significant Kerala-673635 manner. The SARD scheme of KSCSTE is another impetus for the department. During the last five years, the department has over 110 published articles in international/national peer reviewed and indexed journals into its credit and 26 scholars have been awarded Ph.D degree and 30 students M.Phil degree. Venue: Aryabhatta Hall, Central Science Block About the seminar Call for papers The interdisciplinary field of Materials Science Interested researchers working in the field includes discovery, design and to develop of material science can present their papers understanding of new functional materials. The orally. The participants are requested to studies on materials science applicable to submit their abstract (maximum of 300 technologies important for daily needs of words) to cuphygjns2018@gmail.com humanity hold special significance. It is important before the deadline. For oral presentation, for materials science fraternity to address the the participants are recommended to bring urgent need for environment friendly and their presentation materials in CD only. universally accessible technologies. STNM 2018 USB devices are not allowed. The faculty, research scholars, students, staff focus on recent trends and developments in the and alumni of the department, with immense field of science and technology of new materials Publication pleasure, inform that we are organizing a for sustainable future. Papers submitted and presented at three-day Golden Jubilee National Seminar Objectives the conference will be published as on ‘Science and Technology of New Materials for Sustainable Future (STNM the conference proceedings/book with Provide a platform for sharing new ideas of 2018)’, during 7-9 February 2018. ISBN, subject to their acceptance by research in the field of material science. We invite the faculty members, research Encourage students and researchers to take up the peer review. Full paper can be scholars and post graduate students of your sustainable and interdisciplinary approach submitted later on notice based on the institution to participate in the seminar. towards the research in materials science. abstract Interested delegates are requested to register To inculcate scientific temperament to young by sending an Email containing name, status, minds to face the challenges in the field of Best paper awardees among students will address, Email ID and phone number to developing new materials. be honored at the venue. cuphygjns2018@gmail.com on or before 03- 02-2018. For any query, contact chairman or convener of the seminar. Invited speakers include Accommodation The participants in need of accommodation are Accommodation will be booked at request •Prof. Arun M. Umarji ( IISc, Bangalore) requested to contact the convener before 03- •Dr. N. Raghu (C-MET, Thrissur) on payment basis. 02-2018. Accommodation can be arranged on •Dr. V. Kumar (CMET, Thrissur) payment basis. •Prof. Chandrasekharan. K (NIT, Calicut) Site seeing trip including boating will be Organizing Committee •Prof. M. R. Anantharaman (CUSAT, conducted on request basis Cochin) Chairman : •Prof. N. V. Unnikrishnan (M. G. University, Prof. P. P. Pradyumnan, HOD Kottayam) Important dates •Prof. Narayana Kalkura (Anna University, Convener: Chennai) Abstract submission deadline : 31. 01.2018 •Prof. S. Moorthy Babu (Anna University, Dr. Libu K. Alexander (Ph. 9446376861) Chennai) Intimation of acceptance : 01. 02.2018 •Dr. S. N. Potty (CMET, Thrissur) Registration deadline : 03. 02.2018