“Frontier in Chemistry: Fundamentals to Applications – 2025” (FCFA-2025)

OBJECTIVE

The Department of Chemistry at Presidency University will host a three-day International Conference "Frontiers in Chemistry: Fundamentals to Applications" from September 12 to September 14, 2025. The conference aims to promote interaction and idea sharing among renowned chemists from India and across the globe. It will cover various aspects of chemical sciences, including research that crosses different fields. This event is part of our effort to inspire young minds and support a knowledge-based curriculum for the benefit of society. The conference will include a series of lectures along with oral and poster presentations.

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

We invite participants to submit original research papers on the topics mentioned above for oral and poster presentations. Please send an electronic copy of your abstract, which is limited to 200 words, as a Word document (template found on conference website). This should be uploaded along with your registration form by the deadline of August 25^th, 2025. The abstract must include the title, the names of the author(s), their affiliations, and the email address of the corresponding author. Please underline the name of the presenting author. Also, make sure that the poster size does not exceed 3 feet by 4 feet.

REGISTRATION

To register, you must complete your payment through the online portal and follow the given instructions. Keep a digital copy of your payment receipt, as you will need to upload it during registration. Make sure to have this receipt ready before you begin filling out the registration form. It is required for your registration to be successful. If you do not provide the receipt, it could lead to delays or problems with your registration status.

REGISTRATION FEE Delegates (Industry):₹ 8000/- Faculty members/Scientists:₹ 5000/- Faculty (College):₹ 3500/- Research Scholars / Post. Doc.:₹ 2000/-

*Fee inclusive of GST, Payment accepted via online portal only

IMPORTANT DATES    DEADLINES Abstract submission:  20 August, 2025 Notification of Acceptance:  28 August, 2025 Registration starts:    15 July, 2025 Registration Ends:   29 August, 2025

ACCOMODATION Limited number of accommodation will be available on twin-sharing basis for out station candidates upon payment (first cum first basis).

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Link for Registration

Link for Payment

Payment Process through SB Collect

1. Open the link in the browser: https://www.onlinesbi.sbi/sbicollect/icollecthome.htm?corpID=469266
2. Choose Payment Category:  FCFA 2025 Conference
3. Enter the details and Choose the exact amount from the drop down of the Registration Fees applicable to you as described in notice then click submit and pay accordingly though SB Collect.

4. Note down the Payment reference number and keep the print out / soft copy of the receipt for future reference.

DISTINGUISHED SPEAKERS

Prof. Hirendra Nath Ghosh, Director, NISER, Odisha.

Dr. Jagabandhu Kole, Vice-President, JSW Cement Ltd.

Prof. Tapas Majhi, JNCASR, Bangalore.

Prof. Tushar Jana, HCU, Hyderabad.

Prof. A. T. Biju, IISc-Bangalore.

Prof. Partha Sarathi Mukherjee, IISc-Bangalore.

Prof. Ayan Datta, IACS-Kolkata.

Prof. S. Sinha Ray, Director, CSIR South Africa.

Dr. Amit Das, Senior Scientist, Leibniz-Institut fur Polymer for schung, Dresden, Germany.

Prof. Partha Sarathi Chakraborty, IIT-Kharagpur.

Prof. Nikhil Kumar Singha, IIT Kharagpur.

Prof. Tarun Kumar Mandal, IACS-Kolkata.

Dr. V. K. Gupta, Sr. Vice President and Head, R & D-Polymer, Reliance Industries Ltd.

ABOUT DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY

The Chemistry Department of Presidency University (formerly Presidency College) has its roots in 1874. There have been many distinguished figures associated with the department, both as students and faculty including Sir Alexander Pedler, Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray, Upendranath Brahmachari, Priyada Ranjan Ray, Pulin Behari Sarkar, and Jogendra Chandra Bardhan, among many others. Today the Department is thriving with 17 permanent faculty members in separate areas of chemistry providing unique innovative research while also teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

CHIEF PATRON

Vice-Chancellor Presidency University

Registrar Presidency University

PRESIDENT

Prof. Arnab Halder, HOD, Chemistry

SECRETARY

Prof. Bijan Das

CONVENORS

Prof. Dhruba Prosad Chatterjee, Dr. Anjoy Majhi

JOINT CONVENORS

Dr. Sasikumar Palani, Dr. Adity Bose

JOINT COORDINATORS

Dr. Avijit Mondal, Dr. Debajyoti Pramanik

TREASURERS

Dr. Debobrata Sheet, Dr. Rimi Roy

MEMBERS

Dr. Koena Ghosh, Dr. Biplab Biswas

Dr. Pulak Kumar Ghosh, Dr. Anjan Banerjee,

Dr. Dibyendu Mallick, Dr. Soma Saha,

Dr. Suman Ray

ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Prof. Vinod K. Singh, IIT Kanpur

Prof. Uday Maitra, IISc, Bangalore

Prof. Deb Shankar Ray, IACS, Kolkata

Prof. N. R. Jana, IIT Kharagpur

Prof. Tanusri Saha-Dasgupta, Director, SNBNCBS, Kolkata

Prof. Samaresh Bhattacharya, Jadavpur University, Kolkata

Prof. Chaitali Mukhopadhyay, Calcutta University, Kolkata

Prof. Swagata Dasgupta, Prof. IIT, Kharagpur

Prof. Debasis Das, Calcutta University, Kolkata

Prof. Nilmani Sarkar, IIT, Kharagpur

Prof. T. K. Paine, IACS, Kolkata

Prof. Ranjit Biswas, SNBNCBS, Kolkata

Prof. S. Nagendran, IIT, Delhi

Prof. V. Baskar, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad

Dr. R. Natarajan, IICB, Kolkata

Dr. Bishnu Joshi, Agenus, USA

Prof. Ayan Datta, IACS, Kolkata