Organized by

School of Advanced Sciences (SAS) VIT Chennai

http://chennai.vit.ac.in/

In association with Plasma Science Society of India (PSSI)

http://www.pssi.in/

th34 National Symposium

on Plasma Science &

Technology

PLASMA-2019

Materials Characterization

3-6 December 2019

&

One day workshop on

nd2 December, 2019

VIT CHENNAI

About SAS

Contact Details

VIT was established with the aim of providing quality higher education on par with international standards. It persistently seeks and adopts innovative methods to improve the quality of higher education on a consistent basis. The campus has a cosmopolitan atmosphere with students from all corners of the globe. Experienced and learned teachers are strongly encouraged to nurture the students. The global standards set at VIT in the field of teaching and research spurs us on in our relentless pursuit of excellence. Established by well-known educationalist and former parliamentarian, Dr. G. Viswanathan, Founder and Chancellor, a visionary who transformed VIT into a centre of excellence in higher technical education. VIT Chennai is ably spearheaded by Mr. G.V. Selvam, Vice President, Dr. Anand A. Samuel, Vice Chancellor and Dr. Kanchana Bhaskaran V. S., Pro Vice Chancellor of VIT. They share in the mission to make VIT a global centre.

The School of Advanced Sciences comprises of four major divisions namely physics, chemistry, mathematics and social sciences & languages. The Division of Physics at VIT Chennai nurtures inquisitive nature of students in various fields of physical sciences and applied physics with state-of-the-art facilities. The faculty are engaged in active research in frontier areas.

The Convener, PLASMA-2019 Division of Physics , School of Advanced Sciences, VIT Chennai,Vandalur-Kelambakkam Road,

Chennai-600127 Ph : +91-44-39931337 (O); 9500144775 (M) E-mail : plasma2019vit@gmail.com

About the Symposium

Code Conference Topics

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CM Computer Modelling for Plasma

EP Exotic Plasma

(Including Dusty Plasma)

IP Industrial Plasma Applications

LP Laser Plasma

NF Nuclear Fusion & Technology

PD Plasma Diagnostics

PP Plasma Processing

PU Pulsed Power

SA Space & Astrophysical Plasma

BP Basic Plasma

PSSI Awards

Abstract Submission

Registration Fee (Including GST)

Important Dates

PSSI in conjunction with external sponsors,

has instituted many awards for outstanding

research works in the area of Plasma Science &

Technology. These awards will be presented

during the conference.

v Buti Young Scientist Award (2)

v PSSI Awards for poster and oral

presentations (4)

Scientists / Researchers / Students desirous

of participating in this symposium are requested

to submit their abstracts via the online abstract thsubmission portal on or before 15 October, 2019.

www.plasma2k19.org

Selected presentations from the conference

will be asked to submit a full paper which after

peer review, will be published in a special issue of

an appropriate peer reviewed journal.

Type of participant Fee

PSSI Member Rs. 4000

PSSI Non-Member Rs. 5000

Industry Participant Rs. 6000

Research Scholars/Students Rs. 1500

Accompanying Person Rs. 1500

Payment and accommodation options will be

made available in the website. Please visit the

website regularly to get updates regarding the

conference.

Pre-registration Closes 01 Nov 2019

Abstract Submission Deadline 15 Oct 2019

Intimation of Abstracts Acceptance 30 Oct 2019

Accommodation Booking Closes 10 Nov 2019

Conference Dates 2-6 Dec 2019

The 34 National Symposium on Plasma

Science & Technology (PLASMA-2019) is being

organized by VIT Chennai in association with

Plasma Science Society of India (PSSI) during

December 3-6,2019. The symposium is designed

to provide a forum for young researchers in the

area of Plasma Science & Technology to interact

with eminent plasma scientists from India and to

present their work. The scope of the symposium

includes front-line research in basic plasma

physics as well as significant advances in plasma

technology. The scientific program of this four

day symposium will consist of invited topical

lectures and contributed oral and poster

presentations in the areas of Plasma Science &

Technology. Various awards will be given for the

best posters and oral presentations under various

areas.

The Plasma Science Society of India (PSSI)

was established in 1978 with a mandate to provide

a national platform for interaction between

scientists and engineers of research and

educational institutions involved in R&D in the

areas of plasma and fusion science & technology.

With over 2000 members, PSSI also supports

popularization of plasma physics all over India

and also supports activities in the form of

fellowships, awards and recognition in the area of

plasma and fusion science & technology.

Near by Places

How to Reach

Chennai is the capital of the Indian state of

Tamil Nadu. Located on the Coromandel Coast

off the Bay of Bengal, it is the biggest cultural,

economic and educational centre of south India.

With temples, beaches and centres of historical

and cultural significance, including the UNESCO

Heritage Site of Mahabalipuram, Chennai is one

of the most visited cities in India. The city serves

as the gateway to the southern part of India with

tourists landing in the city and starting their trip to

the rest of the region. Marina Beach is a famous

landmark. It is the second longest beach in the

world.

Pre-Conference Workshop

Conference Exhibition

Local Organizing Committee (LOC)

O n e d a y w o r k s h o p o n v a r i o u s

characterization techniques for materials

including fusion materials will be conducted on nd2 December 2019.

Workshop is intended to throw light on

analysing data obtained from different

characterisation techniques. It is open for both

research scholars and faculty.

Speakers will be from both Academia and

Industry. Number of participants is limited. A

Separate Registration fee of Rs. 500/- ( Rupees

Five Hundred Only) should be paid for

participating in the workshop. Details about the

speakers will be updated in the website soon.

It is planned to organize an exhibition for

industries/organizations wishing to display their

products & wares during the symposium. Details

of the exhibition can be obtained from the

conference website.

Dr. Indra Rajasingh, Dean SAS, Chairman

Dr. Arun Sarma, Convener, VIT Chennai

Dr. Umasankar V, Co-Convener, VIT Chennai

Dr. Manikandan N, Coordinator, VIT Chennai

Dr. Atanu Dutta, Co-coordinator, VIT Chennai

Dr. Bornali Sarma, Co-coordinator, VIT Chennai

Dr. Senthilkumar A, VIT Vellore, Member

Dr. Vinitha G, VIT Chennai, Member

Dr. John Kennedy L, VIT Chennai, Member

Dr. Navamathavan R, VIT Chennai, Member

Dr. Gopinath M, VIT Chennai, Member

Ms. Caroline Ponraj, VIT Chennai, Member

Dr. Nirmal Thyagu, VIT Chennai, Member

Dr. Punithavelan N, VIT Chennai, Member

Dr. Sanjit Das, VIT Chennai, Member

Dr. Rajendra Kumar K, VIT Chennai, Member

Dr. Saroj Kumar Dash, VIT Chennai, Member

Dr. Suganya G, VIT Chennai, Member

Dr. Venkatachalam G, VIT Chennai, Member

Dr. Ramaswamy Murugan, Pondy Univ., Member

Dr. Paritosh Chaudhuri, IPR Ahmedabad, Member

Dr. Ravi A V Kumar, IPR Ahmedabad, Member

Dr. Suraj K Sinha, Pondy Univ., Member

National Advisory Committee (NAC)

Scientific Program Committee (SPC) Dr. Praveen K Atrey, IPR Ahmedabad, Chairman Dr. Arun Sarma, VIT Chennai, Co-chairman Dr. Paritosh Chaudhuri, IPR Ahmedabad, Member Dr. Devendra Sharma, IPR Ahmedabad, Member Dr. Mainak Bandopadhaya, IPR Ahmedabad, Member Dr. Amit Srivastava, IPR Ahmedabad, Member Dr. Manoj Gupta, IPR Ahmedabad, Member Dr. Supriya Nair, IPR Ahmedabad, Member Dr. Sudip Bhattacharya, IIT Kanpur, Member Dr. Ramesh Narayan, IIT Delhi, Member Dr. Devki Nandan Gupta, Delhi University, Member Dr. Bhuvan Joshi, PRL Ahmedabad, Member Dr. Punit Kumar, Lucknow University, Member Dr. Mayur Kakati, CPP-IPR, Guwahati, Member Dr. Ramprakash, CEERI Jaipur Centre, Member Dr. Hari Ramachandran, IIT Madras, Member Dr. Ranjana Manchanda, IPR Ahmedabad, Member

th34 National Symposium on

Plasma Science & Technology

&

One day Workshop on

Materials Characterization

PLASMA-2019

December 2-6, 2019

REGISTRATION FORM

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Auroville is composed of a cluster of

properties some 12 km (7.5 mi) north of

Pondicherry. It can be easily reached via the East

Coast Road (ECR) which connects Chennai and

Pondicherry. From its beaches to historical

monuments and from its temples to churches,

Pondicherry is an interesting tourist destination

in India. Tirupati is most famous for its Sri

Venkateswara Temple dedicated to Vishnu, also

known as Balaji in North India and Govinda in

South India.

Chennai is well knitted by roadways,

airways, railways to all states. The closest

international airport is Chennai International

Airport. Hub of southern railways has three major

stations in Chennai named as Chennai Central,

Chennai Egmore and Tambaram.

Dr. G. Viswanathan, Chancellor, VIT, Chief Patron

Mr. G. V. Selvam, Vice President, VIT, Patron

Dr. Shashank Chaturvedi, Director, IPR, Chairman

Dr. Arun Kumar Bhaduri, Director, IGCAR, Member

Dr. Anand A. Samuel, Vice Chancellor, VIT, Member

Dr. Kanchana Bhaskaran VS, Pro-VC, VIT, Member

Dr. Abhijit Sen, IPR Ahmedabad, Member

Dr. Arnab Roy Chowdhury, IISc Bangalore, Member

Dr. Ashish Ganguli, IIT Delhi, Member

Dr. Rajesh Srivastava, IIT Roorkee, Member

Dr. Avinash Khare, VC, SCU, Sikkim, Member

Dr. Dinkar S. Patil, IIT Mumbai, Member

Dr. Ashok K. Das, OSHEC, Bhubaneswar, Member

Dr. Nareshpal Singh Saini, GNDU, Amritsar, Member

Dr. Ravindra Kumar, TIFR Mumbai, Member

Dr. Shishir Deshpande, ITER India, Member

Dr. Heremba Bailung, IASST, Guwahati, Member