National Seminar on 'Multi Functional Materials'

National Seminar on

"Multi Functional Materials"

6th & 7th March, 2013

NSMFM -2013

Organised by

Department of Physics

About
the College

Andhra Loyola College is managed and administered
by the members of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), a Catholic religious order,
which has rendered significant service in the fields of education and humanity
for  over 450 years. The college was
founded in December 1953, at the  request
of the Catholic bishops of Andhra Pradesh and began its

academic sessions in July 1954. The college offers Intermediate
(+2), Degree, and Postgraduate courses and conducts research programmes in
collaboration with several reputable universities. In 1988, the college was
accorded the status of autonomy  for the
Degree-level programmes by the University Grants  Commission (UGC) in recognition of its
excellent

contribution to the cause of higher education. The
degrees for both UG and PG programmes are awarded by Krishna University, to
which the college is affiliated. In 2004, the college won the prestigious
‘College with Potential for Excellence’ (CPE) status from the UGC. In September
2008, the college was re-accredited by the National Assessment and  Accreditation Council (NAAC), Bangalore, with
Grade A (CGPA 3.65 out of 4.00).

About the Department

The department is blessed with 18 lecturers’ which includes
10  doctorates and 5 M.Phils. The
department is engaged in the student-centred activities like industrial tours,
field visits & seminars.

The department provides, four subject electives of
the current topics like Nanotechnology, Bio-Physics, Electronic Instrumentation,
Quantum Mechanics under Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) for final year
students. It provides skill-based electives like General Instrumentation,
Physics of graphics, Microprocessors and Electronic devices. The department is
equipped with one of the biggest research laboratories in coastal Andhra
pradesh.

Theme
of the Seminar

Keeping in view of the potential applications of different materials, it
is decided to cover, the preparation, characterisation and physical properties
(magnetic, dielectic, spectroscopic, thermal etc.) of the following classes of
materials.

1. Ceramic Materials

2. Glasses & Glass Ceramic

3. Thin Films

4. Solar Materials

5. Polymers

6. Semi conducting Materials

7. Composite Materials

8. Nano Materials

However, contributions on other related topics will also

be considered.

RESOURCE
PERSONS

Prof.
G.P. Kothiyal, Outstanding Scientist, BARC, Mumbai (Key-note Speaker)

Dr. S.
Sudarsan, Scientific Officer, BARC, Mumbai

Dr. V.
Prahlad, Scientist F, Institute for Plasma Research, Ahmedabad

Dr. D.
Haranath, Sr. Scientist, NPL, New Delhi

Prof. P.
Yadagiri Reddy, OU, Hyderabad

Prof. D.
Krishna Rao, Chairman, BOS Physics, ANU

Call
for Papers

Authors are soclicited to contribute to the National Seminar by
submitting ABSTRACTS / A FULL PAPER / POSTER prepared on Multi Functional
Materials.

Submission of abstracts

The authors are requested to submit an Abstract (not exceeding one page)
for oral as well as poster presentation through email: nsmfm2013@gmail.com

Submission of Full Paper

It is also planned to bring out the proceedings of
the seminar. Hence all the contributors including the invited speakers, are
requested to send a full-length paper (not exceeding 4 Pages), in the following
format :

Paper Size : A4, Margins, - Left - 1.5", Right
- 1", Top -1" and Bottom -1", Line spacing - 1.25, Font - Times
New Roman, Title of the paper -14pt Bold (Capitalize Letters), Author's Name -
10 Pt, Author's Address - 10 pt Italic (centered), Abstract- 10 pt Italic,
Subtitles -10 pt Bold, Contents – 10 pt normal

The papers will be peer reviewed on the
originality, technicality, quality, research significance and relevance to the
conference proceedings. The papers submitted after the due date will not be
considered for publishing.

For each poster a space of 1 meter x 1 meter space
will be provided by the organizers and a maximum of TWO participants per entry
are allowed. However, only one participant will be allowed for presentation.

Registration Details

For Academic Staff & Researchers Rs. 1000/-

For Research Scholars & Students Rs. 600/-

Please submit the hard copy of the registration
form and print copy of online registration through e-mail, along with the
camera ready paper and DD on any nationalized bank in favour of The Principal,
Andhra Loyola College  payable at
Vijayawada to Dr. A.V. Ravi Kumar, HOD, Physics, Andhra Loyola College,
Vijayawada - 520008, A.P., e-mail : nsmfm2013@gmail.com.

Important dates :

Last date for submission of full length paper / poster : 20th February,
2013

Notification of acceptance of paper / poster :25th Febaruary, 2013

Last date of advance registration :27th February, 2013

ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation will be arranged on prior request on first come first
served basis, for a limited number of candidates. Those who require hotel
accommodation, contact the convenor, through e-mail for details.

TRAVEL GUIDANCE :

By Train : Vijayawada Junction ; from Rly. Station to AL College Less
than 8 kms

By Flight : Gannavaram - Vijayawada Airport ; from Airport to AL College
Less than 15 kms

Chief Patron : Rev.Fr. D.Ravi Sekhar, SJ

Patron : Rev.Fr.Dr.A.Francis Xavier, SJ

Chairperson: Rev.Fr. Dr. GAP Kishore, SJ

Deputy Chairpersons

Dr. G.Murali Krishna, Vice Principal

Rev.Fr. S.Raju, SJ, Vice Principal

Academic Advisors

Dr. G.Srinivasa Rao, Secretary,Academic Affairs

Dr. Ch.Srinivasu, Research Director

Dr. G.V.Ramana, Dean of Sciences

ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Prof. G.P. Kothiyal, Outstanding Scientist, BARC, Mumbai,

Prof. N.Veeraiah,HOD, Dept. of Physics ANU

Prof. D.Krishna Rao, ANU

Prof. P.Yadagiri Reddy, OU

Prof. B.Appa Rao, OU

Prof. M.Purnachandra Rao, AU

Prof. C.Chandramouli, AU

Dr. V. Ravi Kumar, HOD Physics, KU

Prof. R.Rama Krishna Reddy, SKU

ORGANISING COMMITTEE

Dr. G.Venkateswara Rao

2. Dr. G.Srinivasa Rao

3. Dr. Ch. Srinivasu

4. Dr. V. Ashok Babu

5. Dr. G.Murali Krishna

6. Dr. G.Sahaya Baskaran

7. Sri P. Srinivasa Sastry

8. Dr. T. Srikumar

9. Sri V. Devasahayam

10. Dr. M. C. Rao

11. Dr. Ch. Srinivasa Rao

12. Sri D. V. Satish

13. Sri P.V.S. Sairam

14. Sri N. Ramakrishna Chand

15. Sri B.K. Sudhakar

16. Sri B. Johnson

Blog :  www.alcphysics.blogspot.in

CONVENOR

Dr. A. V. Ravi Kumar, HOD Dept. of Physics                       Cell : 09492293399

email : avrkalcollege@gmail.com

CO- CONVENORS

Dr. G.Sahaya Baskaran             Cell
: 09490658088

e-mail : sbalc@rediffmail.com

Dr. M C Rao                         e-mail
: raomc72@gmail.com

ORGANISING SECRETARY

Dr. T. Srikumar      Cell :
09441620313         

e-mail : sk_tummala@yahoo.co.in

National Seminar on

"Multi Functional Materials"

NSMFM -2013

6^th & 7^th March, 2013

REGISTRATION
FORM

Name  :.

Designation

Gender

Address  

Phone (Off)

(Res)

Email :

Title of the Paper

I plan to attend the seminar

I wish to present paper ......................
Oral................ Poster ................

Accommodation requirement  Yes / No................................

Registration fee details :

DD Number & Date :.............................

To be drawn in favour of The Principal, Andhra Loyola College payable at
Vijayawada.