COURSES

Orientation Course on Catalysis 17th Course

NATIONAL CENTRE FOR CATALYSIS RESEARCH

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY MADRAS & THE CATALYSIS SOCIETY OF INDIA

The annual programme on Orientation course for research scholars in catalysis (17th in the series conducted annually by NCCR) will be held in end of November-first two weeks of December 2016. The candidates who wish to participate in this program have to necessarily register for this course before July 10,2016. The selected participants will undergo on line preparation for about five months and also will participate on the online training program during this period.

The following conditions will apply

Only candidates registered before the last date will be able to participate in the program
Application for registration should contain the details of name, date of registration for Ph D,name and address of the mentor, and all other relevant details.
A short write up in about 500 words (this is also a must and will be used for selection)how the participation in this course will be useful for the candidates Ph D career.
The mentor should nominate and also directly inform NCCR the permission granted for the candidate to attend the course.
The course is very serious one and attendance is compulsory and also one need to put in long hours on every day.One cannot complain afterwards.
The course will run non-stop without any holiday for 18 days and this is informed before hand and no compromise will be allowed on this condition.
Those of us who find these are not acceptable terms need not apply and kindly note NCCR does not accommodate any concessions on any of its regulations.

Registration closes sharp at 5 p.m. on 10th July 2016.

Please do not appeal to NCCR if you miss this date and time. NCCR will not be responsible for any disappointments Please Note all communications can be by electronic mail or on line discussion only National Centre for Catalysis Research Indian Institute of Technology Madras Chennai 600 036 Tel: 044-22574241 Email: bvnathan@iitm.ac.in

Special 6 day course on semiconductor catalysis-special summer course 2015

NATIONAL CENTRE FOR CATALYSIS RESEARCH INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY MADRAS & THE CATALYSIS SOCIETY OF INDIA

NCCR regrets to inform that the proposed 6 day course ( on catalysis by semicondcutors) has to be withdrawn since the registration for the course is very limited and there appears to be no interest in such a course. The last date of registration was 25th April and as such we had only one registration for the course. thanks for the support and wish you all the best. National Centre for Catalysis Research Indian Institute of Technology Madras Chennai 600 036 Tel: 044-22574241 Email: bvnathan@iitm.ac.in

ORIENTATION PROGRAM ON CATALYSIS – 16

NATIONAL CENTRE FOR CATALYSIS RESEARCH INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY MADRAS & THE CATALYSIS SOCIETY OF INDIA

This program will start on 24th November and will go upto 12th December.

NATIONAL CENTRE FOR CATALYSIS RESEARCH INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY MADARS

The members of NCCR cordially invite you for the inauguration of the Orientation Programme in Catalysis (16th in the series) On 24th November 2015 Tuesday at 8.45 a.m. in the M V C Sastri Hall

Professor Dr Indrapal Singh Aiden (Head, Department of Chemistry and NCCR) Will deliver the inaugural address

“CHARACTERIZATION OF POLYCRYSTALLINE CATALYTIC MATERIALS USING POWDER X-RAY DIFFRACTION” authored by Professor Veda Ramaswamy, will be released on this occasion and Professor P Selvam will receive the first copy

[Programme]

8.45 to 8.50 a.m. Welcome address by Professor Dr K R Krishnamurthy

8.50 to 9.05 a.m. Expectations by the participants (2)

9.05 to 915 a.m. Remarks by Professor Dr A V Ramaswamy

9.15 to 9.25 a.m. Remarks of a Participant of the Previous Program

9.25 to 9.40 a.m. Inaugural address by Professor Dr. Indrapal Singh Aiden

and release of the book “Characterization of Polycrystalline Catalytic Materials using Powder X-ray Diffraction”

9.40 to 9.45 a.m. Vote of thanks by Professor Dr. P. Selvam

9.45 to 10.00 a.m. Coffee break

10.00 a.m. Course starts

ORIENTATION COURSE ON CATALYSIS COURSE 16

NATIONAL CENTRE FOR CATALYSIS RESEARCH INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY MADRAS & THE CATALYSIS SOCIETY OF INDIA The annual orientation program for research scholars in catalysis will be held during end of November and first two weeks of December. The necessary notification and details are available below in this column.

It is remarked that the last date for applying is extended upto 31st July 2015. Note the change in the last date for applying for the 16th Orientation Course. National Centre for Catalysis Research Indian Institute of Technology Madras Chennai 600 036 Tel: 044-22574241 Email: bvnathan@iitm.ac.in

Special course onElectrochemical Energy Systems

NATIONAL CENTRE FOR CATALYSIS RESEARCH INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY MADRAS & THE CATALYSIS SOCIETY OF INDIA NCCR ( of IITM) is proposing a course ( 2 or 3 hours per week) in the odd semester ( August to November 2015) on Electrochemical Energy Systems covering Batteries, supercapacitors photvoltaics and also fuel cells as these fields have been advancing in an accelerated fashion. The course will be run probably out of the official working hours ( namely 4 to 5 p.m.). The only condition is that at least 5-8 possible participants must register for this course. The prerequisite is that they need some basis of science and should have interest in this field. Candidates from other organisations in the City of Chennai can also register for this course. The registration has to be done before May 20,2015 by email to bvnathan@iitm.ac.in/bviswanathan@gmail.com The days and time will be decided after consultation with the participants. National Centre for Catalysis Research Indian Institute of Technology Madras Chennai 600 036 Tel: 044-22574241 Email: bvnathan@iitm.ac.in

Orientation Course on Catalysis 16th Course

NATIONAL CENTRE FOR CATALYSIS RESEARCH INDINDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY MADRAS & THE CATALYSIS SOCIETY OF INDIA

The annual programme on Orientation course for research scholars in catalysis (16th in the series conducted annually by NCCR) will be held in end of November-first two weeks of December 2015. The candidates who wish to participate in this program have to necessarily register for this course before June 25,2015. The selected participants will undergo on line preparation for about five months and also will participate on the online training program during this period.

The following conditions will apply

Only candidates registered before the last date will be able to participate in the program
Application for registration should contain the details of name, date of registration for Ph D,name and address of thementor, and all other relevant details.
A short write up in about 500 words (this is also a must and will be used for selection)how the participation in this course will be useful for the candidates Ph D career.
The mentor should nominate and also directly inform NCCR the permission granted for the candidate to attend the course.
The course is very serious one and attendance is compulsory and also one need to put in long hours even upto 11 pm on every day.One cannot complain afterwards.
The course will run non stop without any holiday for 18 days and this is informed before hand and no compromise will be allowed on this condition.
Those of us who find these are not acceptable terms need not apply and kindly note NCCR does not accommodate any concessions on any of its regulations.

Registration closes sharp at

5 p.m. on Thursday,25th June 2015.

Special 6 day course on semiconductor catalysis-special summer course 2015

NATIONAL CENTRE FOR CATALYSIS RESEARCH INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY MADRAS & THE CATALYSIS SOCIETY OF INDIA NCCR regrets to inform that the proposed 6 day course ( on catalysis by semicondcutors) has to be withdrawn since the registration for the course is very limited and there appears to be no interest in such a course. The last date of registration was 25th April and as such we had only one registration for the course. thanks for the support and wish you all the best. National Centre for Catalysis Research Indian Institute of Technology Madras Chennai 600 036 Tel: 044-22574241 Email: bvnathan@iitm.ac.in

Special 6 day course on semiconductor catalysis-special summer course 2015

NATIONAL CENTRE FOR CATALYSIS RESEARCH INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY MADRAS & THE CATALYSIS SOCIETY OF INDIA It is proposed to conduct the a special 6 day course ( only if sufficient number of participants and non resident course) during NJuly 2015 and the registation willbe completed by April 25, 2015. Address for communication:(communicate only email giving details of education, research experience and the institution where research is being carried out and the motivation to attend this course. This course will be conducted only if more than 15 participants register. B. Viswanathan National Centre for Catalysis Research Indian Institute of Technology Madras Chennai 600 036 Tel: 044-22574241 Email: bvnathan@iitm.ac.in APPLICATION FORM – SUMMER COURSE ON SEMICONDUCTOR CATALYSIS 1. NAME OF THE PARTICIPANT Dr./Mr./Ms/ 2. ADDRESS (INSTITUTION ADDRESS) 3. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION 4. MOTIVATION FORATTENDING IN 500 WORDS 5. Email address for correspondence ( only this mode)

Orientation course for catalysis research scholars course No 15

NATIONAL CENTRE FOR CATALYSIS RESEARCH INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY MADRAS & THE CATALYSIS SOCIETY OF INDIA It is proposed to conduct the orientation course on catalysis No 15 during November December 2014 and the registation has been completed and 26 candidates have already been selected. Other selections are on. Address for communication: B. Viswanathan National Centre for Catalysis Research Indian Institute of Technology Madras Chennai 600 036 Tel: 044-22574241 Email: bvnathan@iitm.ac.in

Special course on Photoelectrochemistry and Photocatalysis during december 2012 for six days

NATIONAL CENTRE FOR CATALYSIS RESEARCH INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY MADRAS & THE CATALYSIS SOCIETY OF INDIA It is proposed to conduct a short winter school on PHOTO-ELECTRO-CHEMISTRY AND PHOTOCATALYSIS during December 2012. The dates will be fixed after ascertaining the interest in the topic. The school will be for a duration of 6 working days and will cover the following topics tentatively. Knowledge domain Inclusive but some more can be there i. Solar energy ii. Physics of semiconductors iii. Photochemistry iv. Electrochemistry v. Hydrogen energy vi. Chemicals production vii. Alternate/Renewable Energy viii. Environmental Chemistry/Physics About 30 working scholars and researchers will be selected based on application and sponsorship of the mentor. DST has been kind enough to provide the necessary funding (all costs including travel, accommodation, and boarding for the duration of the course) and we wish to record our grateful thanks to DST. Some experts from outside NCCR are also likely to participate in addition to the faculty of NCCR. The school will provide knowledge domain and some practical training, if possible. Institutions and laboratories working in this area can nominate scholars for this course. Kindly do all communications by email though other forms of communications are acceptable. The last date for registration is September, 10, 2012. The course will most probably be conducted in the middle of December, 2012 after our Orientation program and this will be as serious as our Orientation Program. Those who wish to apply must send a brief bio-data, email address and also request their mentors to sponsor them. Address for communication: B. Viswanathan National Centre for Catalysis Research Indian Institute of Technology Madras Chennai 600 036 Tel: 044-22574241 Email: bvnathan@iitm.ac.in

Special course on Photoelectrochemistry and Photocatalysis during december 2012 for six days

A special programme for research scholars in the field of photo-catalysis and photoelectrochemistry will be held during December 2012 for six days. The nominations from the supervisor/guides will be received by the centre on or before August,31, 2012 . The candidates must submit in 1000 words a write up why they wish to attend this course and also submit biodata. The mentor should nominate the candidate separately by an email to us. The course will have a fee to be paid and this will be notified only to the selected candidates. Late applications may not be entertained

ORIENTATION PROGRAM FOR THE YEAR 2012

An Orientation programme for research scholars in the field of catalysis will be held during November/December 2012. The nominations from the supervisor/guides will be received by the centre on or before July,31, 2012 . The candidates must submit in 1000 words a write up why they wish to attend this course and also submit biodata. The mentor should nominate the candidate separately by an email to us.

New item: Program for the 6 th anniversary function of NCCR

Date: 29.7.2012

Time: 9.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.

The program will consist of presentations by Dr Himakumar on hydrogen storage, Dr Arundhathi on facts and fallacies of spill over, and two researchscholars of anna university and two from NCCR will present research findings. Those who wish to attend need to register. Detailed program will be made available only to the registered participants.

Program for the 6th annual day of NCCR

9.00 to 9 .30 a.m. Current trends in catalysis Report of ICC (tentative) Professor S Sivasanker

9.30 to 10.00 a.m. Light weight Metal Hydrides for Hydrogen Storage Dr L.Himakumar

10.00 to 10.30 a.m. Topics to be announced (each 15 mins) A.Selvamani M.Selvaraj, Anna University

10.30 to 10.45 a.m. Coffee break S. Lalitha

10.45 to 11.05 a.m. Activation of CO2 on ZnO:N surface Mr. R. Shanmugam

11.05 to 11.25 a.m. Fuel cell trends and challenges Ms. S. Lalitha

11.25 to 11.55 a.m. representative of Chemical engineering department

12.00 to 12.30 p.m. Facts and Fictions on Hydrogen Spill Over Dr R C Arundhathi

12.30 to 12.35 p.m. Conclusion Dr K R Krishnamurthy

The 7th Orientation programme in catalysis for research scholars – 17th Nov to 7th Dec 2006.

The group photo of the participants

A short course on Surface Chemistry and Materials Science will be conducted at the NCCR for two weeks from 4th June to 14th June and M Sc stduents of city ( Chennai) colleges are eligible and can apply through their heads of the Departments of the respective colleges. One can submit the answers by email to bvnathan@iitm.ac.in The questions are the name of the candidate, complete postal address with email if any, Name of the college and motivation to attend the course ( in about 150 words only)

The following is the list of selected candidates for the 8 th orientation programme in catalysis. The details are given in this order S.No Name Institution email

Rajendra chokhare Devi Ahilya, Indore (M.P.). rchokhare@yahoo.co.in
Jaya sri IICT , jaya_sri95@yahoo.com
Krishnan kartha BARC, krishnankartha@gmail.com
U. Bala krishnan NIIT,Trichi, lasers_50@yahoo.com
RAJU MEWADA UDCT, gdyraju@yahoo.co.in
Sri Siva Prasad Das. Tezpur, sivaspd@tezu.ernet.in
Subrata das Tezpur, subrata_das05@yahoo.com
Pragati shingarpure MS Univ pshrin@yahoo.com
Santosh More UDCT, santoshrmore@gmail.com
Sandeep Thorat gdysandeepthorat@yahoo.com
Payal chandan gdypayal@yahoo.co.in Payalc25@gmail.com
D.SanthanaRaj Anna, Loyolakishore_2003@yahoo.co.in
C.Suresh Anna, cibisuji@yahoo.co.in
K Mangala CUSAT, manglakunniyur@yahoo.co.in
K M Rajesh CUSAT, rajesh_kmanoharan@yahoo.com rajesh_kmanoharan@cusat.ac.in
K.Venkatachalam Anna kvenkatchemistry@gmail.com
B.Tirupathi IICT Reddy_baddam05@rediffmail.com
Ms.Lakshmi Katta IICT, Laxmii01@yahoo.co.in
Ms.Madhulika Singh IIP,
Jitendra Kumar Satyarthi NCL, jk.satyarthi@ncl.res.in
Aparna S. Deshpande (Vaidya) NCL, aparnavaidya.ngp@gmail.com]
Rajendra Singh Thakur, Devi Ahilya University, rsthakur.sees@gmail.com
M.Ananthi, NIIT, Trichi, write2ananthi@yahoo.co.in
Mr. Shinde Tushar Raghunath, NCL, tushar_shindeus@yahoo.com
Ms. Anshu Skula,NEERI, anshu.shukla.27@gmail.com
Ms. Gousia Begum, IICT, gousia.b@gmail.com
Manaswita Nag, IICT, manaswita_nag@yahoo.co.in
Sumesh K R NCL, sumeshraman2000@yahoo.com
Ms.Sameeha A P CUSAT, semifazal@rediffmail.com
Ms.Digna CUSAT, dignavarghese@yahoo.co.in
Mr Davendra UICT ptdevendra@yahoo.co.in

The receipt of applications for the 8th Orientation Course in Catalysis is closed. Kindly do not submit any more applications since we will not be able to entertain any more fresh applications.

Three summer courses at NCCR in 2010 1. Photoelectrochemical cells 12 participants 2.Fuel cells ( 20 participants0 3. Analytical methods ( 45 participatns from all departments except MA,OE, CS)

A special course on analytical methods was conducted for the students of Thigarajar college Madurai during October 23 adn 24, 2010. 18 participants and two faculty members participated in the programme.

The registration fee and the format for information for 20 th National symposium on catalysis must be sent to NCCR, IITM Chennai 600 036 the DD in the name of the NATIONAL CENTRE FOR CATALYSIS RESEARCH ACADEMIC TRUST

New summer course at NCCR in 2011

Title of the course: Photoelectrochemical cells – Principles and Practices This New course will be for three weeks duration in June-July 2011 – daily for nearly 90 minutes. This course will cover the fundamentals of photoelectrochemistry and its new manifestations in terms of pollution abatement, Dye sensitized Solar cells which are contemporary research areas. If there are sufficient registration then this course will be held at a Convenient time for all the particpants.

Orientation programme in catalysis – 2011

This is a program run by NCCR for fresh research scholars of this country every year and this will be the 12th course in the series. Registration will be open till 15th July 2011 and participants will be required to apply for the program with a 500 word write up why do they feel that they need to attend this course and why it is necessary they be selected for the program. Based on this write up and also the recommendation of the Mentor the selection will be made. Thiscourse will be for three weeks duration in November-December 2011 with a tight and strenous time table and one must realise that they have to withstand this schedule. Applications recieved before the due date alone will be considered and it is our experience that only about 50% of the applicants can be accommodated in each program. there will be a lengthy email learning process and hence it is necessary to adhere to the time schedule. Any questions and suggestions are welcome at bvnathan@iitm.ac.in The selected candidates are 1. Adinaveen 2. Srinivasan vasumathi 3. Swetha 4. Vijay 5. Vinod 6. Selvamani 7. Sundaravel B 8. A Manikandan 9. Manju singh 10 Meera George 11. Babusimha The email address of the twenty candidates selected for the course in 2011 Mila dharmsaktu ?[iladharmsaktu@gmail.com]; adi naveen [adinavee@yahoo.co.in]; babu8184@gmail.com; Deepak Satoskar [Deepak.Satoskar@matthey.com]; durgasri.dp@gmail.com; jjvloyola26@gmail.com; parangi tarun [juvenile34@gmail.com]; maniloyola1982@gmail.com; meerageorge1987@gmail.com; pangkitadeka@gmail.com; pkmudgal@gmail.com; rsmanjusingh@gmail.com; selvamani.ana@gmail.com; sparklingpaki@gmail.com; Srinivasan Vasumathi [srinivasanems@gmail.com]; swetha poornaprajna [swetha@poornaprajna.org]; vijay@poornaprajna.org; vinodthallada@gmail.com; visitmyheaven@gmail.com; viswa.chem1985@gmail.com

Special programme in applications of photoelectrochemistry – 2013

NCCR is planning to organize a special program for 4 to 5 days on special programme in applications of photoelectrochemistry – 2013 for 4 to 5 days in july 2013. Registration will be open till 22nd June 2013. Please state name, organisation, status and all other necessary details. A syllabus will be circulated to the selected candidates and the candidates inputs will also be considered. Thiscourse will be for 4 to 5 days maximum. Applications recieved before the due date alone will be considered. Any questions and suggestions are welcome at bvnathan@iitm.ac.in

The following is the list of selected candidates for the 14 th orientation programme in catalysis. The details are given in this order S.No Name Institution email

Mr Ashok Venu Kumar, Lab no.118, Catalysis Division, National Chemical Laboratory, Pashan Road, Pune, Maharashtra – 411008. Ashok Venu. Kumar [av.kumar@ncl.res.in] NCL1.
Mr Srikanth N. Dama- UGC-JRF Catalysis Division, National Chemical Laboratory, Pashan Road, Pune, Maharashtra – 411008 NCL.
Mr Lakshmi Prasad Gurrala- UGC-JRF Catalysis Division, National Chemical Laboratory, Pashan Road, Pune, Maharashtra – 411008 NCL.
Rakesh M. Musale, ICT Mumbai musale.rakesh86@gmail.com.
Richa Tiwari, richatiwari910@gmail.com, ICT.
Hariprasad N, CUSAT, hariprasadmandur@gmail.com, CUSAT.
Mithun Nandi, mn0183@gmail.com, Guhati .
Venkatesha, venkatesha.312@gmail.com BIT.
Prakruthi Hr, prakruthihr@yahoo.in, BIT.
Soumya G, soumyagopic@gmail.com, CUSAT.
honeymary joseph, honeymaryjoseph6@gmail.com, CUSAT
Smita Chowdhury, smitachowdhury5@gmail.com, Guhati .