“ICANA-2024 Virtual Conference brought together renowned researchers and academicians from around the globe to discuss the latest advancements and applications in nanomaterials
Amaravati : The 2nd International Conference on Advanced Nanomaterials & Applications (ICANA-2024) was held virtually, jointly organized by VIT-AP University, India, and the University of Southern Denmark. The conference brought together renowned researchers and academicians from around the globe to discuss the latest advancements and applications in nanomaterials.
The inauguration ceremony featured esteemed dignitaries including Prof. B.S. Murty, Director of IIT Hyderabad, who graced the event as the chief guest. The event was also attended by Prof. S.V. Kota Reddy, Vice Chancellor, Prof. Jagadish C. Mudiganti, Registrar, Prof. S. Srinivas, Dean of the School of Advanced Sciences (SAS), Prof. V. R. K Murthy, (Emiratus), Department of Physics, Prof. Rajanikanth, Associate Dean of SAS, and Prof. Virendra Kumar Verma, the conference convenor.
ICANA-2024 showcased an impressive lineup of invited speakers from prestigious institutions worldwide. Notable speakers includes Dr. Yogendra Kumar Mishra, Professor at the University of Southern Denmark, Dr. Shankara Radhakrishnan, Professor at the University of Pretoria, South Africa, Dr. M.M. Nayak, Professor at IISc Bangalore, India, Dr. G.A. Basheed, Principal Scientist at CSIR-National Physical Laboratory, New Delhi, India, Dr. Ajeet Kaushik, Assistant Professor at Florida Polytechnic University, USA, Dr. Leo Cristobal C. Ambolode II, Professor at Mindanao State University, Philippines, Dr. Aditya Sadhanala, Professor at IISc Bangalore, India, Dr. Debasis Chaira, Professor at NIT Rourkela, India, Dr. L. Giri Babu, Senior Principal Scientist at CSIR-IICT Hyderabad, India, Dr. Tomoya Ohno, Professor at Kitami Institute of Technology, Japan, Dr. Deepak Kumar Dubey, Development Engineer II at First Solar Inc, USA, Dr. Somnath C. Roy, Professor at IIT Madras, India, Dr. Vijay Raj Singh, Associate Professor at Central University of South Bihar, India, Dr. N. Lakshminarasimhan, Senior Principal Scientist at CSIR-CECRI, Karaikudi, India, Dr. P.K. Khanna, Professor at DIAT Pune, India, Dr. Pradeep G Siddheshwar, Professor at Christ University, Bengaluru, India.
Eminent speakers and participants from premier institutions of various countries like USA, JAPAN, Denmark, South Africa, Malaysia, Abu Dhabi, Philippines, North Cyprus, Indonesia and India delivered their research work during the conference.
The conference sessions covered a broad range of topics, including nanomaterial synthesis, characterization, and their diverse applications in fields such as electronics, medicine, and energy. The interactive sessions facilitated insightful discussions, knowledge exchange, and potential collaborations among participants. During Valedictory Session, Convenor Prof. Virendra Kumar Verma announced the Best Oral Presentation Award for participants who delivered outstanding presentations that stood out among their peers in their respective sessions.
Conference convenor Prof. Virendra Kumar Verma expressed his gratitude to all the participants and speakers for their active participation. Further he extended his heartfelt regards to the faculty members Dr. Lakshmi Sowjanya Pali, Dr. Tufan Ghosh, Dr. Ashok Nandam, Dr. Sabeel M Basheer, Dr. Mandmadha Rao Banki, Dr. Roopas Kiran and all other organising committee members who played a pivotal role in ensuring the conduction of seamless and impactful conference.
ICANA-2024 concluded with a commitment to continue promoting cutting-edge research and collaboration in the field of advanced nanomaterials. The success of the conference underscores the vital role of international cooperation in addressing global challenges through scientific and technological advancements.