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DAE - BRNS sponsored Eighth Biennial Symposium on

Emerging Trends in SeparationScience and Technology

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BITS Pilani, K.K. Birla Goa Campus, Goa

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May 23-26, 2018

Organized by

Bhabha Atomic Research Centre

Department of Chemistry,Birla Institute of Technology - Pilani,

K.K. Birla Goa Campus, Zuarinagar, Goa, India&

Association of Separation Scientists and Technologists(ASSET)

In association with

The DAE-BRNS sponsored eighth biennial symposium on“Emerging Trends in Separation Science and Technology (SESTEC-2018)” is being organized by Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai in association with the Association of Separation Scientists and Technologists (ASSET) and the Department of Chemistry, BITS Pilani, K.K. Birla Goa Campus, Goa. This symposium is fully sponsored by the Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences (BRNS), Department of Atomic Energy (DAE). It will be held during May 23-26, 2018 at the Department of Chemistry, BITS Pilani, K.K. Birla Goa Campus, Zuarinagar, Goa, India. The objective of SESTEC-2018 is to provide a forum to scientists and engineers to discuss the recent advances in the area of separation science and technology relevant to the nuclear fuel cycle activities such as separation of actinides, lanthanides and fission products and their speciation. The symposium also covers recent developments in membrane technology, separation techniques and waste water remediation. The symposium will be extremely useful, especially to the young researchers, as it will be attended by eminent scientists and engineers from National Laboratories, Universities and Research Institutes from India and abroad and will provide a platform for effective interaction among those engaged in research in the area of separation science and technology.

SESTEC-2018

A. Separations in nuclear fuel cycleB. Membrane science and technologyC. Treatment of industrial effluentsD. Chromatography and pyrochemical separationsE. Computational chemistry in separation scienceF. Radiochemical separationsG. Green separationsH. Speciation studies

The four day symposium will bring together a panel ofhighly-accomplished experts in the field of separationscience and technology. The scientific programme of thesymposium will include Invited Talks by eminent scientistsfrom India and Overseas. The invited talks will encompassbasic studies and applications and will address topics ofnovel issues related to separation science and technology. Contributed papers will be presented in bothOral and Poster sessions. Further, the best Oral and Poster presentations will be selected for the awards. There will be a special session on “Speciation of radionuclides in the environment” which is highly relevant to the waste management programme. Abstract of the contributed papers will be peer reviewed prior to their inclusion in the symposium proceedings. Limited numbers of papers will be selected for publication in reputed journals,namely,“Separation Science and Technology” (papers dealing with general separations) and “Radiochimical Acta” (papers dealing with radioactive elements). The authors will be intimated in advance about the selection of their contributions for journal publication.

SCOPE

THE VENUETHE VENUEThe symposium will be held at the Department of Chemistry, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, K.K. Birla Goa Campus, Goa. BITS Pilani, K.K. Birla Goa Campus is one of the four campuses of the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, a well-known Indian Institute for higher education. BITS Pilani, K.K. Birla Goa Campus was commissioned in August 2004. Nesting in the lap of verdant hills, overlooking the Zuari River, the Campus is spread over an area of 180 acres. The location of campus is unique in therespect of scenic beauty and panoramic view of picturesque surrounding encompassing Zuari River, hillocks,waterways, forests and landscape. Being an Institute of excellence in Sciences and Technology, the primary motive of the university is to train young men and women able and eager to create and put into action such ideas, methods, techniques and information. Being fully residential, the university hosts about 3000 students and ~200 staffs in the campus.

ABOUT THEDEPARTMENT

ABOUT THEDEPARTMENTThe department is just over a decade old, but is well know nationally and internationally for its excellence in bothacademic and research activities. The department offers M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Chemistry to the aspiring students. Thedepartment is recipient of several grants of national agencies (such as DST, DBT, CSIR, BRNS, DRDO) and internationalagencies. The motivated faculty embers of the dynamic department are actively involved in academic research anddevelopments in conventional as well as emerging areas of chemistry and allied subjects. The department and its facultymembers are also engaged with various national and international collaborations

Beautifully located on the western coast of India, Goa is oneof the most favourite tourist destinations in India. Enclosedby Arabian Sea in the west, Goa is blessed with amazinggeographical features. With sparkling golden beaches toancient monuments and picturesque landscape to remarkable kaleidoscope culture, it attracts a large number of tourists(both domestic and international) every year. The charm and beauty of Goa sets the right ambience for BITS Pilani, K.K. Birla Goa Campus as the venue. Most of the tourists spots like popular beaches (Calangute, Baga, Colva), Temples, Churches, Hill-Stations are reachable within 1-2 hrs by cab or local bus

ABOUT GOA

BITS Pilani, K.K. Birla Goa Campus, is just 5 km east(towards Verna) of Goa International Airport (Dabolimairport), along the National Highway NH–17B, Bypass road,about 10 km south of Vasco-da- Gama (railway station), 20km north of Madgaon and 25 km south of its capital Panaji.

LOCATION

There are direct flights from/to all metro cities like Mumbai, New Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata with connectivity to all major cities in the country. Getting to BITS Pilani, K.K. Birla Goa Campus from the airport takes just 5 minutes by cab.For those commuting from the railway station to the venue, rented cars or buses are available both from Madgaon and Vasco-da- Gama.

HOW TO REACH THEVENUE

The most common trips are full-day tour to either NorthGoa or South Goa. In addition, places like Agonda Palolem beach towards extreme south and Doodhsagar fall towards north are among other most attractive tourist spots.

A. North Goa: Fort Aguada, Calangute or Baga Beach, Panaji City & back Evening cruise as per guest request

B. South Goa: Shantadurga temple, Mangueshi temple, OldGoa churches, Panaji city, Dona Paula and backTentative rates: Rs. 2000/- in Etios/ Wagon R/Dsire/ Balenoand Rs. 3000/- in Innova / Xylo / Ertiga / Sumo

North Goa:

A. Aguada Fort, Calangute Beach, Baga Beach, Vagator Beach, Anjuna Beach Panaji city, Evening Cruise & back .

B. South Goa: Dona Paula, Panaji city, Old Goa Church (3 Places), Shantadurga temple, Mangueshi temple, Spice farm, Big Foot Museum, Colva Beach & back. Tentative rates: Rs. 2500/- in Etios/ Wagon R/Dsire/ Baleno and Rs. 3300/- in Innova /Xylo /Ertiga /Sumo (night-charges applicable).

FULL DAYsight-seeing from BITS

HALF DAY sight-seeingfrom BITS (suggested packages)

SIGHT SEEING

The Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) through its nodalfunding agency–The Board of Research in Nuclear sciences(BRNS) supports extramural research and developmentactivities in nuclear and allied sciences, engineering andtechnology. The major activities of BRNS are: identifyingand funding R & D programmes and projects, awardfellowship to pursue doctoral programmes and researchgrants to young scientists. It also organizes symposia ontopic of relevance and interest to DAE as well as otherfrontier areas of science and technology, extend financialsupport to symposia and conferences organized byprofessional bodies and other agencies, establishment ofchairs in universities and other institutions of higherlearning, create infrastructure facilities for advanceresearch, identify/create and support centers of excellence.

For more information, one can see the website(www.brns.res.in).

BRNS

TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTSIt is expected that the participants will make their own travel arrangements.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

sestec2018@gmail.com

TA/DA may be made available to a few deserving studentparticipants where the parent institution is unable toarrange. Request for financial assistance must reachSecretary, Symposium Organizing Committee on or beforeApril 20, 2018. The financial assistance request forms can be downloaded from the website (www.sestec.org.in).Fi l led forms should be sent v ia emai l to the symposium secretary at sestec2018@gmail.com ansaris@barc.gov.in.

1. Papers based on original unpublished work will only be accepted.2. Contributory papers are invited on topics listed overleaf in the form of one page manuscript. The entire text should be typed using the MS Word template. The template can be downloaded from www.sestec.org.in or www.barc.gov.in/symposium/sestec2018 . Manuscripts not complying with the format will not be accepted.3. Manuscript should be categorized (A to H) as per the titles given under SCOPE of the symposium.4. Abstract submission should be done online via website: www.sestec.org.in. The abstract submission deadline is 15 th December, 2018.5. E-mail ID of the corresponding author should be given in the manuscript and the name of the presenting author should be underlined. All the future communications in respect of manuscript will only be made to the corresponding author.6. Exclusively for authors from DAE: Please note that the contributed papers should be accompanied with the note of approval from the competent authority. Without this note the papers will not be accepted.

AUTHORSPLEASE NOTE

Registration fee should be paid via NEFTA/C Name : SESTEC-2018A/C No. : 3722 5049 539Bank Name : State Bank of IndiaIFSC Code : SBIN0001268SWIFT Code : SBININBB508MICR Code : 400002006Sent the copy of receipt to : sestec2018@gmail.com

Submission of Contributory Paper : December 15, 2017Submission of Abstracts ofInvited Lectures : March 1, 2018Intimation of Acceptance of Paper : January 15, 2018Request for accommodation : April 20, 2018Submission of Registration Fees : April 20, 2018

REGISTRATION FEEResearch Scholars / Students : Rs. 2000/-Delegates from academic / Research Institutes : Rs. 5000/-Delegates from Industries : Rs. 10,000/Delegates from Overseas : US$ 500/-Students from Overseas : US$ 300/-Accompanying person (India) : Rs. 2000/-Accompanying person (Overseas) : US$ 200/-

Registration forms for participants from India and Overseascan be downloaded from the website (www.sestec.org.in).Filled forms should be sent via email to the symposiumsecretary at sestec2018@gmail.com with a copy marked toChairperson, LOC at amrita@goa.bits-pilani.ac.in. Thefilled forms should reach on or before April 20, 2018.

DEADLINES

ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE

Dr. Seraj Ansari, Secretary,Symposium Organizing Committee, SESTEC- 2018Radiochemistry Division, RC&G, RLG, BARC, Mumbai 400 085, INDIATelephone: 91-22- 2559 6337/0641, FAX: 91-22- 25505151Email: sestec2018@gmail.com, ansaris@barc.gov.in

ADDRESS FOR LOCAL CORRESPONDENCE

Dr. Amrita Chatterjee, Chairperson,Local Organizing Committee, SESTEC-2018Department of ChemistryBITS-Pilani, K.K. Birla Goa CampusZuarinagar, Goa, INDIATelephone :91-832- 2580-320 (O)Mobile: 91-9957029826E-mail: amrita@goa.bits-pilani.ac.in

ACCOMMODATION

A number of affordable hotels of all ranges are availablenear the venue. The organizers are in a process ofdiscussion with the management of selected hotels foravailing special conference discount. Participants arerequested to book their hotel accommodation directly. TheHotel names and the discounted tariffs will be updated onthe conference website at a later date. For more updates onaccommodation booking kindly see the website(www.sestec.org.in). Local transportation will be providedonly from the hotels selected by the organizers.Accommodation for student participants (research scholaronly) can be arranged in the BITS pilani, Goa CampusHostel rooms upon payment of nominal charges (Rs. 250-300 per day). The Hostel accommodation booking formsfor students can be downloaded from the website. Filledforms should be sent via email to the symposium secretaryat sestec2018@gmail.com with a copy marked toChairperson, LOC at amrita@goa.bits-pilani.ac.in. Thefilled forms should reach on or before April 20, 2018.

ADDRESSES

COMMITTEESADVISORY COMMITTEEVyas, K.N., BARC, MumbaiAgarwal K., BARC, MumbaiAsnani, C.K., UCIL, JadugudaBhaduri, A.K., IGCAR , KalpakkamBhasin V., BARC, MumbaiBhattacharyya, S., BITS PilaniChandrashekhar, S., IICT, HyderabadClark, D.L., LANL, USADas, A., CSMCRI, BhavnagarGanesh, G., BRIT, MumbaiKalmykov, S., Moscow, RussiaKalyanakrishnan, G., NFC, HyderabadKamachi Mudali, U., HWB, MumbaiKolev, S.D., Univ. Melbourne, AustraliaKrishnan, M., BARC, MumbaiManchanda, V.K., Ex. BARC, MumbaiMohan, S., BARC, MumbaiMoyer, B., ORNL, USANaik, P.D., BARC, MumbaiNanda, L.K., AMD, HyderabadNangia, A.K., NCL, PuneNayak, S.K., BARC, MumbaiQaim, S.M., INM, GermanyRaghurama, G., BITS Pilani, Goa CampusRama Rao, P., BRNS, MumbaiRavi, K.V., NRB, MumbaiSharma, M.M., Ex. ICT, MumbaiSingh, D., IREL, MumbaiSonde, R.R., Thermax, PuneTomar, B.S., BARC, MumbaiVasudeva Rao, P.R., HBNI, MumbaiWickramasinghe, R., Univ. Arkansas, USAYadav, G.D., ICT, Mumbai

ORGANISING COMMITTEETomar, B.S., BARC, Mumbai………...…............. ChairmanPujari, P.K., BARC, Mumbai…………................. Co-ChairmanAshok, Kumar, BARC, Mumbai …...................... ConvenerSodaye, Suparna, BARC, Mumbai………........... Co-ConvenerBanerjee, Mainak, BITS, Pilani Goa Campus..….Co-convenerAcharya, R., BARC, MumbaiAnanthasivan, K., IGCAR, KalpakkamAshwin Patwardhan, ICT, MumbaiBellare, J., IIT Bombay, MumbaiBhattacharyya, A., BARC, MumbaiBindal, R.C., BARC, MumbaiChatterjee, Amrita, BITS, Pilani Goa CampusChattopadhyay, Anjan, BITS, Pilani Goa CampusDash, A., BARC, MumbaiDhami, P.S., BARC, MumbaiJeyakumar, S., BARC, MumbaiJoseph, M., IGCAR, KalpakkamKain, V., BARC, MumbaiKannan, S, BARC, MumbaiKaushik, C.P., BARC, MumbaiKharul, U.K., CSIR-NCL, PuneLahiri, S., SINP, KolkataMohapatra, P.K., BARC, MumbaiNayak, S.K., HWB, MumbaiPradhan, S., BARC, TarapurPriyadarshani, K.I., BARC, MumbaiRajesh, N., BITS Pilani, HyderabadRay, Paramita, CSMCRI, BhavnagarRoy, D., BRNS, MumbaiSahu, M.L. BARC, MumbaiSangeeta, BRNS, MumbaiShah, J.G., BARC, MumbaiShenoy, K.T., BARC, MumbaiSubbarao, R.V., IGCAR, KalpakkamVarshney, L., BARC, MumbaiYadav, J.S., BARC, MumbaiAnsari S.A., BARC, Mumbai………………...........Secretary

TECHNICAL COMMITTEEMohapatra, P.K, RCD, BARC.............................. ChairmanA.K. Pabby, PREFREE, TarapurAli, S.M, ChED, BARCBanerjee, D., PSDD, BARCBhardwaj Y.K., RTDD, BARCBhattacharyya, A., RCD, BARCBiswas, S., UED, BARCChakrabarty, R., RPhD, BARCDey, T.K., MDS, BARCGhosh, A.K., MDS, BARCGoswami D., BOD, BARCJaison, P.G., FCD, BARCJeyakumar S., RACD, BARC, MumbaiKar, A.S., RACD, BARCKedari, C.S., FRD, BARCMallia, M.B., RPhD, BARCManohar, S., PSDD, BARCMurali, M.S., RCD, BARCPabby, A.K., PREFREE, tarapurParida, S.C., PDD, BARCPatwardhan, A.W., ICT, MumbaiPente, A.S., WMD, BARCRao,Brahmananda, FCD, IGCARSingh, D.K., REDS, BARCSingh, S.K., FRD, BARCSivaraman, N., FCD, IGCARTessy Vincent, PSDD, BARCTripathi, R., RCD, BARCVenkatesan, K.A., FCD, IGCAR

LOCAL ADVISORY COMMITTEEBhand, S., BITS Pilani Goa CampusKoley, A.P., BITS Pilani Goa CampusKulkarni, D.M., BITS Pilani Goa Campus

LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE (LOC)Chatterjee, Amrita, BITS Pilani, Goa Campus.......ChairmanBaral, S. S., BITS Pilani, Goa CampusBaskar, S., BITS Pilani, Goa CampusBiju, K.R., BITS Pilani, Goa CampusChattopadhyay A., BITS Pilani, Goa CampusChauhan Rashmi , BITS Pilani, Goa CampusDey, Ranjan, BITS Pilani, Goa CampusGhosh, N.N., BITS Pilani, Goa CampusHalarnkar, A.C., BITS Pilani, Goa CampusJayadevan, K.P., BITS Pilani, Goa CampusKowshik, Meenal, BITS Pilani, Goa Campus,Mohanty, S. N., BITS Pilani, Goa CampusPatil, A.K., BITS Pilani, Goa CampusSarkar, Angshuman, BITS Pilani, Goa CampusSrikanth, M. BITS Pilani, Goa CampusThomas, T.L., BITS Pilani, Goa Campus