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2021 | Spectrum | Volume 14 Number 5 9

The inauguration of the 6th International Conference on Nanoscience and
Nanotechnology (ICONN 2021) at SRM Institute of Science and Technology
(SRMIST), Kattankulathur was held virtually between feb 1 and 3, 2021.
The Biennial International Conference was organised by the Department
of Physics and Nanotechnology, SRMIST in association with Shizuoka
University-Japan, National Chiao Tung University (NCTU)-Taiwan, GNS
Geological and Nuclear Sciences (GNS) Science-New Zealand, University
of Rome Tor Vergata-Italy, RMIT University-Australia, Tata Institute of
Fundamental Research (TIFR)-India, Asian Consortium on Computational
Materials Science (ACCMS), Indian Physics Association (IPA), Materials
Research Society of India (MRSI), Indian Carbon Society (ICS)-India and
Springer Nature.
The event was aimed at providing a platform for researchers and scientists
to assess recent trends and developments in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
for promising applications. Scientific sessions includes Low-dimensional
and 2D materials, Surfaces, interfaces and thin films, Nanocomposites and
An Interactive and catalysts, Multifunctional nanomaterials, to mention a few.
There was be over 70 sessions with eminent speakers from renowned
Informative International international institutions such as University of California, Berkeley-CA,
Tokyo Institute of Technology-Japan, The Australian National University,
Canberra-Australia, University of Cambridge-UK, University of Maryland-
Conference USA, Institut für Experimental physik, Berlin-Germany and also from
premier Institutes of India such as IISc Bangalore, Bhabha Atomic Research
Centre (BARC) Mumbai, Anna University-Chennai, Indira Gandhi Centre
for Atomic Research (IGCAR)-Kalpakkam.
REVATHI AISHWARYA talent through innovative research work About 2400 participants are were a part of this mega event. The welcome
and at the same time encourages them address was delivered by Dr. D. John Thiruvadigal, Convener, ICONN
PRAKHAR ALOK CHAUDHARY 2021, SRMIST, followed by the presidential address delivered by Vice
to indulge more in this field. This year’s
The Department of Physics and topic of discussion was low-Dimensional Chancellor of SRMIST, Dr. Sandeep Sancheti. His address was focused
on emerging research and development (R&D) in the field of Nanoscience
Nanotechnology of SRMIST conducted and 2D materials, surfaces and thin and Nanotechnology. Pro Vice Chancellor (Engineering and Technology)
the 6th International Conference on films, nanocomposites and catalysts, of SRMIST Dr. C Muthamizhchelvan released the proceedings of the
Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICONN) and multifunctional nanomaterials. ICONN 2021 conference.
from the 1st to 3rd February 2021. The inaugural program began with
Considering the present circumstances the opening statement of Pro V-C C. The inaugural address was delivered by Prof. Ashutosh Sharma,
related to the COVID-19 virus, the Muthamizhchelvan followed by scientific Secretary, Department of Science and Technology (DST) Govt. of India,
Committee of ICONN and the associate sessions on various upcoming topics by CV Seshadri Chair Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT
institutions conducted the conference all the keynote speakers. The highlight of Kanpur. In his address, he spoke on the initiatives and schemes framed
via virtual mode. the event was Prof. Ramamoorthy Ramesh by DST, to develop R&D infrastructure in various institutions across the
Institutions from all over the world of the University of California receiving country through funding research projects.
including Shizuoka University (Japan), the SRM-ICONN Award of excellence Prof. Ramamoorthy Ramesh, University of California, Berkeley,
GNS Science (New Zealand) University in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. “I CA, announced SRM-ICONN Award of excellence in Nanoscience and
of Rome Tor Vergata (Italy), and had been looking forward to the ICONN Nanotechnology to Prof. Ashutosh Sharma, Secretary, Department of
NCTU(Taiwan) participated in the event. 2021. It brings us the unique opportunity Science and Technology (DST) Govt. of India, CV Seshadri Chair Professor,
to interact with the delegates from Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Kanpur. Vote of thanks was
Dr. Ashutosh Sharma, Secretary of the different countries and to know about proposed by Dr. S. Ponnusamy, Controller of Examinations, SRMIST.
Department of Science and Technology their work and contribution in the field.
(Govt. of India), was the chief guest of Despite the event being online, I found SRMIST also honored eminent scientists with SRM-ICONN Innovation
the event. it to be interactive and informative,” Award, SRM-ICONN Outstanding Woman Researcher Award, with SRM-
ICONN provides a great platform for expressed Simon John when asked ICONN Young Researcher Award. Around 300 students across India have
registered for this program.
budding researchers to showcase their about the experience of ICONN 2021.

72nd Republic Day Celebration

PRAKHAR BHARADWAJ and the Institute towards the the faculty members. “It is our
nation. Hence the Republic Day humble and collective duty to
LAWRENCE Celebration-2021was conducted follow the path of selflessness
SWAMINATHAN following all the safety measures for nation-building. We should
and precautions. The event do everything in our power to
Saluting the ‘Tiranga’, took place opposite to Tech make our country a better and
everyone stood tall with Park and was attended by the safer place, making our nation
pride as SRMIST celebrated teachers, local students, NCC and our elders proud must be
India’s 72nd Republic Day, by cadets, and NSS volunteers. one’s motto” said Dr. Sandeep
organizing its annual Republic Sancehti while addressing the
Day Celebration thus, imparting It began with the flag hoisting students and concluding the
values of patriotism and nobility by The Vice-Chancellor of event by zealously promoting
among the students. Despite the SRMIST, Dr. Sandeep Sancheti, the national and cultural unity
Covid-19 Pandemic, it was not an energizing march past by and at the same time instilling
enough to bring down the zeal the NCC cadets which was the sense of pride and patriotism
and devotedness of the students followed by a speech from in the heart of every attendee. Flag Hoisting by The Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Sandeep Sancheti