Programme Outline
SEPT 11th 2026 FRIDAY
DAY 1 PROGRAMME
8:30-9:30
Registration
Inaugural Session
9:30-11:00
Inauguration
Welcome Address:
Dr. T.P.D. Rajan, Chairman, IIM Trivandrum Chapter
About the Conference:
Dr. Rohit Kumar Gupta, Vice Chairman, IIM Trivandrum Chapter
Lighting the Lamp
Presidential Address:
Dr. U.P. Rajeev, Director, VSSC
Chief Guest Address:
Dr. R. Balamuralikrishnan, Director General (Naval Systems & Materials), DRDO
Guest of Honour Address:
Padma Shri Dr. K. Balasubramanian, Director, NFTDC
Dr. C. Anandharamakrishnan, Director, CSIR-NIIST
Shri. N. Jayan, Director, LPSC
Release of Conference Souvenir
Felicitation Addresses:
Dr. U. Kamachi Mudali, VC, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai
Dr. Sandip Ghosh Choudary, Director, CSIR-NML
Dr. S.V.S. Narayana Murty, CMD, MIDHANI & Vice President, IIM
Vote of Thanks:
Dr. K. Jayasankar, Secretary, IIM Trivandrum Chapter
11:00-11:30
Inauguration of Exhibition & Tea Break
11:30-12:15
Prof. Brahm Prakash Memorial LecturePadma Shri Dr. K. Balasubramanian, Director, NFTDC
Critical Materials – Challenges in Scale up of Process Technologies & Way Forward
12:15-13:00
Plenary Lecture - 1Dr. S.V.S. Narayana Murty, C&MD, Midhani, Hyderabad
Materials for Strategic National Programs: A Vision for Viksit Bharat 2047
13:00-14:00
Lunch
14:00-14:45
Plenary Lecture - 2Dr. U. Kamachi Mudali, Vice Chancellor, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai
Pyrolytic Graphite Coatings for High Temperature Molten Metal and Salt Applications
14:45-15:30
Plenary Lecture - 3Dr. Sandip Ghosh Choudhry, Director, CSIR-NML, Jamshedpur
Establishing processing-structure-properties correlation for Wire Arc Additively Manufactured 316L Stainless Steel
15:30-16:00
Tea Break
16:00-17:00
Panel Discussion on
'Critical Minerals & Strategic Materials- Building Resilient Supply
Chains for Aerospace, Defence, and Nuclear Sectors'
- Prof. Amol A. Gokhale, Professor, IIT Bombay
- Prof. K. Bhanu Sankara Rao, Professor of Practice, IIT Hyderabad
- Dr. M. Arumugam, Managing Director, BrahMos Aerospace Thiruvananthapuram Limited (BATL), , Thiruvananthapuram
- Dr. Venkatesh N., Associate Director, Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC), Thiruvananthapuram
- Dr. Govind, Deputy Director, Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Thiruvananthapuram
- Dr. K. Jayasankar, CSIR-NIIST, Thiruvananthapuram
- Moderator - Dr. V. Anil Kumar, Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Thiruvananthapuram
17:00-18:30
Poster Session 1 & Industry Session (Parallel)- Mr. Rahul Kumar, Instron, India
- Mr. Aleksey Anokhin, Rosatom, Russia
- Mr. Sachin Gaikwad, Hindalco-Almex Aerospace Ltd, India
- Dr. Alexander Hobt, Formtest GmbH, Germany
- Mr. Jean Rivoire, Addup, France
- Mr. Rajkumar, JEOL, India
- Mr. T. Karthikeyan, KMML
19:00-21:30
Cultural Programme & Dinner- Welcome Dance by Ms. Reshma Reba & Ms. Sherin
- Musical Night Rock@Band
SEPT 12th 2026 SATURDAY
DAY 2 PROGRAMME
9:30-11:00
11:00-11:30
Networking & Tea
11:30-13:00
13:00-14:00
Lunch
14:00-15:30
15:30-17:00
Poster Session 2, Networking & Tea
17:00-17:30
Valedictory Session
TECHNICAL SESSIONS
DAY 2 PROGRAMME
9:30-11:00
Technical Session 1: 4 Parallel Sessions
Technical Session 1 A
Keynote Talk
KT1
Prof. Kerstin Forsberg, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden
Understanding the Impacts of Impurities in Materials Recycling
Understanding the Impacts of Impurities in Materials Recycling
Invited Talks
IT1
Dr. Raghu C Reddy, CMET, Hyderabad
Indigenization of Hafnium: Building Self-Reliance in Critical Strategic Metals
Indigenization of Hafnium: Building Self-Reliance in Critical Strategic Metals
IT2
Dr. Naveen Kumar Chandrasekaran, CSIR-CECRI, Karaikudi
Critical Minerals Recovery and Sustainable Processing: Research and Technology Development at CSIR–CECRI
Critical Minerals Recovery and Sustainable Processing: Research and Technology Development at CSIR–CECRI
IT3
Dr. T. Pawan Kumar, CSIR-IMMT, Bhubaneswar
Innovations in Mineral & Material Sectors - IP Protection and Mapping
Innovations in Mineral & Material Sectors - IP Protection and Mapping
Technical Session 1 B
Keynote Talk
KT1
Prof. Pinaki Prasad Bhattacharjee, IIT Hyderabad
Processing Strategies for Tailoring Microstructure and Properties of High Entropy Alloys
Processing Strategies for Tailoring Microstructure and Properties of High Entropy Alloys
Invited Talks
IT1
Dr. I. Balasunder, DMRL, DRDO, Hyderabad
Hybrid Processing Scheme to Achieve “Bulk” Superplasticity in Nickel base Superalloys
Hybrid Processing Scheme to Achieve “Bulk” Superplasticity in Nickel base Superalloys
IT2
Prof. P. Chakravarthy, IIST, Thiruvananthapuram
EBSD in Hot Deformation
EBSD in Hot Deformation
IT3
Dr. Ajay Kumar, IIT Tirupati
High Temperature Deformation Behaviour of Ti-900 Titanium Alloy for Gas Turbine Compressor Blade Application
High Temperature Deformation Behaviour of Ti-900 Titanium Alloy for Gas Turbine Compressor Blade Application
Technical Session 1 C
Keynote Talk
KT1
Prof. K. Narayan Prabhu, NITK, Surathkal
Thermal Interfaces in Materials Processing: A Research Journey Across Manufacturing Processes
Thermal Interfaces in Materials Processing: A Research Journey Across Manufacturing Processes
Invited Talks
IT1
Prof. N. Arunachalam, IIT Madras, Chennai
Diamond: A Marvel in the Domain of Functional Materials
Diamond: A Marvel in the Domain of Functional Materials
IT2
Dr. S. Kavithaa, CMTI, Bengaluru
Powder Metallurgical (PM) Cu MMCs for thermal management applications in aerospace electronics packaging
Powder Metallurgical (PM) Cu MMCs for thermal management applications in aerospace electronics packaging
IT3
Dr. V.M. Sreekumar, MNIT Jaipur
Dispersion and distribution of TiB2 particles in in-situ Al-TiB2 functionally graded nanocomposites
Dispersion and distribution of TiB2 particles in in-situ Al-TiB2 functionally graded nanocomposites
Technical Session 1 D
Keynote Talk
KT1
Prof. M.J.N.V. Prasad, IIT Bombay, Mumbai
Abnormal Grain Growth in Fine-Grained Metallic Materials: Mechanisms and Mitigation
Abnormal Grain Growth in Fine-Grained Metallic Materials: Mechanisms and Mitigation
Invited Talks
IT1
Mr. Tushar Phadnis, HSFC, Bengaluru
Microgravity Research in Materials and Manufacturing
Microgravity Research in Materials and Manufacturing
IT2
Dr. Vijay Petley, GTRE, DRDO, Bengaluru
High Temperature Composites- Aeroengine Perspective
High Temperature Composites- Aeroengine Perspective
IT3
Prof. Srikanth Bontha, NITK Surathkal
Modeling and Simulation of Metal Additive Manufacturing Processes: Melt Pool, Thermal History and Residual Stress
Modeling and Simulation of Metal Additive Manufacturing Processes: Melt Pool, Thermal History and Residual Stress
11:00-11:30
Tea Break
11:30-13:00
Technical Session 2: 4 Parallel Sessions
Technical Session 2 A
Keynote Talk
KT1
Prof. Alexandre Chagnes, Université de Lorraine, France
Alternative Chemistry in Hydrometallurgy for Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling
Alternative Chemistry in Hydrometallurgy for Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling
Invited Talks
IT1
Dr. Ashok Kamaraj, IIT Madras
Integrated Pyro-Hydrometallurgical Processing of Waste PCBs to recover Base and Precious Metals
Integrated Pyro-Hydrometallurgical Processing of Waste PCBs to recover Base and Precious Metals
IT2
Dr. T. Vasumathi, CSIR-NML Madras Centre
Sustainable Technology Development for Graphite Recovery to Reinforce Critical Mineral Supply Chains
Sustainable Technology Development for Graphite Recovery to Reinforce Critical Mineral Supply Chains
IT3
Dr. K. Ramachandran, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore
Sustainable Waste Valorization and Advanced Material Production: Case Studies in Plasma Technology
Sustainable Waste Valorization and Advanced Material Production: Case Studies in Plasma Technology
Technical Session 2 B
Keynote Talk
KT1
Dr. Govind, Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), ISRO, Trivandrum
Materials and Manufacturing Challenges – Future Indian Space Mission Perspective
Materials and Manufacturing Challenges – Future Indian Space Mission Perspective
Invited Talks
IT1
Prof. K.R. Ravi, IIT Jodhpur
Multi-Sensor Fusion Techniques for Real-Time Identification and Closed-Loop Monitoring of Hot Cracking in Directed Energy Deposition of Inconel 713 Alloys
Multi-Sensor Fusion Techniques for Real-Time Identification and Closed-Loop Monitoring of Hot Cracking in Directed Energy Deposition of Inconel 713 Alloys
IT2
Prof. Avinash Hariharan, IIT Gandhinagar
Understanding Microstructure Heterogeneities to Engineer Novel Alloys using Additive Manufacturing
Understanding Microstructure Heterogeneities to Engineer Novel Alloys using Additive Manufacturing
IT3
Dr. I.A. Palani, IIT Indore
Direct Laser Micro-3D Printing of Voxelated Silicon Carbide for functional Device Development in space applications
Direct Laser Micro-3D Printing of Voxelated Silicon Carbide for functional Device Development in space applications
Technical Session 2 C
Keynote Talk
KT1
Dr. John Rozario Jegaraj, DRDL, Hyderabad
Leveraging AM for Missile Applications
Leveraging AM for Missile Applications
Invited Talks
IT1
Dr. Jayanta Mukhopadhyay, CSIR-CGCRI, Kolkata
Advancing Role of Ceramic Materials and Process Engineering in High Temperature Steam Electrolyser
Advancing Role of Ceramic Materials and Process Engineering in High Temperature Steam Electrolyser
IT2
Dr Anil Kumar Sinha, CSIR-IIP, Dehradun
Surface Modification of Stainless Steel and Titanium for Durable Hydrogen Evolution in Harsh Corrosive Environments: Implications for Alkaline Electrolysers and PEMWE Components
Surface Modification of Stainless Steel and Titanium for Durable Hydrogen Evolution in Harsh Corrosive Environments: Implications for Alkaline Electrolysers and PEMWE Components
IT3
Dr. A. Srinivasan, CSIR-NIIST, Thiruvananthapuram
Rare Earth Alloying and Surface Engineering of Magnesium Alloys for Advanced Applications
Rare Earth Alloying and Surface Engineering of Magnesium Alloys for Advanced Applications
Technical Session 2 D
Keynote Talk
KT1
Prof. Gandham Phani Kumar, IIT Madras, Chennai
HPC Simulations for Microstructure Evolution in ICME Approach
HPC Simulations for Microstructure Evolution in ICME Approach
Invited Talks
IT1
Dr. P. Suresh Babu, ARCI, Hyderabad
Development of Thin Carbide Coatings by HVAF: Process Optimization, Performance Evaluation and Industrial Applications
Development of Thin Carbide Coatings by HVAF: Process Optimization, Performance Evaluation and Industrial Applications
IT2
Dr. Soumya Sridar, IIT Madras
Machine Learning (ML)−Aided Alloy Design for Stealth Applications: Predicting γ to ε Martensite Transformation using Interpretable ML
Machine Learning (ML)−Aided Alloy Design for Stealth Applications: Predicting γ to ε Martensite Transformation using Interpretable ML
IT3
Prof. Sajith. V, NIT Calicut
Encapsulated Phase Change Material-based Cooling for Batteries/ Electronics
Encapsulated Phase Change Material-based Cooling for Batteries/ Electronics
13:00-14:00
Lunch
14:00-15:30
Technical Session 3: 4 Parallel Sessions
Technical Session 3 A
Keynote Talk
KT1
Dr. Tim Wright, Scorpion Geoscience Limited, United Kingdom
Studies on Critical Mineral Deposits of Somaliland
Studies on Critical Mineral Deposits of Somaliland
Invited Talks
IT1
Prof. Anand K. Kanjarla, IIT Madras
Understanding Backstress Evolution during Low-cycle Fatigue in Inconel 718: Experiments and Modelling
Understanding Backstress Evolution during Low-cycle Fatigue in Inconel 718: Experiments and Modelling
IT2
Dr. Sashi Bhushan Arya, NITK Surathkal
Decoding Corrosion and Passivity in Additively Manufactured Alloys
Decoding Corrosion and Passivity in Additively Manufactured Alloys
IT3
Dr. Barnasree Chanda, CSIR-CGCRI, Kolkata
On-Cell Reforming Catalysts for Fuel-Flexible and Coke-Resistant Solid Oxide Fuel Cells
On-Cell Reforming Catalysts for Fuel-Flexible and Coke-Resistant Solid Oxide Fuel Cells
Technical Session 3 B
Keynote Talk
KT1
Prof. Oguzhan Yilmaz, MetalWorm Additive Manufacturing Technologies Inc., Ankara, Türkiye
Recent Advances in Metal Additive Manufacturing Technologies
Recent Advances in Metal Additive Manufacturing Technologies
Invited Talks
IT1
Dr. Rajiv Panda, Sci/Engr G & DGM, MMNF/MME, VSSC, Trivandrum
Indigenization Efforts and Challenges in Development of Aluminum Alloy Forgings for Gaganyaan Applications
Indigenization Efforts and Challenges in Development of Aluminum Alloy Forgings for Gaganyaan Applications
IT2
Dr. K.G.V. Sivakumar, SCTIMST, Thiruvananthapuram
Microstructure and Mechanical Property Studies of Cast and Heat-treated Ti6Al4V
Microstructure and Mechanical Property Studies of Cast and Heat-treated Ti6Al4V
IT3
Dr. Raj Bahadur Singh, NIT, Hamirpur
Microstructure and Phase Evolution in Stainless Steel Induced by Titanium via Mechanical Alloying and Subsequent Spark Plasma Sintering
Microstructure and Phase Evolution in Stainless Steel Induced by Titanium via Mechanical Alloying and Subsequent Spark Plasma Sintering
Technical Session 3 C
Keynote Talk
KT1
Dr. B.K. Satpathy, ICSOBA, Bhubaneswar
Potential and Extraction of Rare Earth Elements from Aluminium Plant By-Products
Potential and Extraction of Rare Earth Elements from Aluminium Plant By-Products
Invited Talks
IT1
Prof. Animesh Mondal, IIT Bhubaneswar
Aluminium - Cerium based Alloys for High Temperature Applications
Aluminium - Cerium based Alloys for High Temperature Applications
IT2
Dr. A. Ammasi, CSIR-NML, Jamshedpur
Application of Cerium in Steel for Inclusion Engineering
Application of Cerium in Steel for Inclusion Engineering
IT3
Mr. Ankit Sahu, Objectify Technologies, New Delhi
Additive Manufacturing for India’s Space Ecosystem: From Prototype to Flight Qualified Hardware
Additive Manufacturing for India’s Space Ecosystem: From Prototype to Flight Qualified Hardware
Technical Session 3 D
Keynote Talk
KT1
Mr. Ashish Misra, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Bengaluru
Advanced Materials & Processing Technologies: Atmanirbharata to “Make for the World”
Advanced Materials & Processing Technologies: Atmanirbharata to “Make for the World”
Invited Talks
IT1
Dr. Ran Vijay Kumar, IGCAR, Kalpakkam
Evaluation of Mechanical Properties of Irradiated Structural Materials of Fast Breeder Reactors
Evaluation of Mechanical Properties of Irradiated Structural Materials of Fast Breeder Reactors
IT2
Dr. Arnab Sarkar, NIT Rourkela
ANSYS-based Simulation of Squeeze Casting Parameters and their Related Experimental Studies
ANSYS-based Simulation of Squeeze Casting Parameters and their Related Experimental Studies
IT3
Dr. Gaurav Kumar Bansal, CSIR-NML, Jamshedpur
Ultra-High-Strength Armour Steel: Strategic Self-reliance through Lean Alloying and Energy-Efficient Processing
Ultra-High-Strength Armour Steel: Strategic Self-reliance through Lean Alloying and Energy-Efficient Processing