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February 26-27, 2026

International Conference on Emerging Materials and Technologies for Sustainable Development

Organized by Department of Physics, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar
(Under RUSA 2.0, Centre for Sustainable Habitat)

Organized By & Supported Under

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Abstract Submission: February 15, 2026 (Closed)
Abstract Acceptance: February 17, 2026
Registeration Deadline: February 20, 2026
Venue: GNDU, Amritsar
Awards: Best Presentation Awards will be presented to recognize outstanding oral and poster presentations by participants.

About The Conference

The International Conference on Emerging Materials and Technologies for Sustainable Development aims to bring together leading researchers, academicians, industry professionals to discuss recent advances and future directions in materials science and technology that support sustainable development. The conference focuses on cutting-edge research in advanced two-dimensional and quantum materials, nanomaterials and nanotechnology, thin-film technologies, magnetic and dielectric materials, and sustainable glass and environmental technologies. EMTSD serves as a multidisciplinary platform for knowledge exchange, fostering collaboration between fundamental science and applied technologies, and aims to accelerate the development of innovative materials and solutions for a sustainable and energy-efficient future.

About Department of Physics, GNDU

Department of Physics at Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU), Amritsar, is a center of excellence in physics education and advanced research. With a strong academic foundation and a progressive research outlook, the department actively contributes to contemporary scientific and technological advancements. Research strengths include Materials Science, Nuclear Physics, and Quantum Physics & Technologies, with emphasis on emerging materials, nuclear phenomena, and next-generation quantum applications aligned with sustainable development goals. The department offers UG, PG, and PhD programs designed to develop analytical thinking, experimental expertise, and research proficiency. Its alumni are well placed in academia, research institutions, and high-technology sectors worldwide.The Vision of the Department is to emerge as a globally recognized center of excellence in physics education and research.

GNDU Campus

About GNDU

Established in 1969, Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU), Amritsar, is a state public university recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The university has been re-accredited with an “A++” grade by NAAC, scoring 3.85 out of 4.00, highest among all India Central, State Public and Private Universities. GNDU has also been recognized as a “University with Potential for Excellence” by the UGC. With a strong emphasis on research, innovation, and holistic education, the university has earned a distinguished reputation in science, technology, and allied disciplines. Its commitment to academic excellence and sustainable development continues to inspire scholars and researchers across the globe.

Topics of Interest

Exploring the frontiers of sustainable energy and materials science.

Sustainable and green practices in Energy
Sustainable and Renewable Energy Materials
Catalytic Hydrogen production and Fuel Cell Technologies
Batteries, Supercapacitors and Hybrid Sustainable Energy Storage & Conversion
Carbon capture and storage
Sustainable Environmental Technology
Emerging Quantum Technologies
Advanced 2D and Quantum Materials
Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology
Magnetic and Dielectric Materials
Thermoelectric Materials
Surface Engineering and Thin film Technologies
Sustainable glass Technology
Theoretical AI and ML approaches in Materials
Computational Materials Science and Materials Informatics
First-Principles Calculations, DFT and Atomistic Modelling

Invited Speakers

  • Prof. Manish K. Kashyap, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
  • Prof. Mohamed M. Chehimi, CNRS, Université de Paris, ITODYS lab, Paris, France
  • Prof. D.K. Aswal, (Former Director, CSIR-NPL) NDMA, Govt of India
  • Prof. Anindya Datta, Director, DST-INST Mohali
  • Prof. Shikha Varma, IOP, Bhubaneswar
  • Prof. Awadhesh Mani, Scientist In-Charge, UGC-DAE-CSR, IGCAR, Kalpakkam
  • Dr. Pabitra Nayak, TIFR, Hyderabad
  • Prof. Ambesh Dixit, IIT Jodhpur
  • Dr. Devarani Devi, IUAC, New Delhi
  • Prof. Mahendra A. More, SPPU, Pune
  • Dr. Rajnish Dhiman, MNIT, Jaipur
  • Prof. Rajesh Kumar, IPU, New Delhi
  • Prof. Santosh K. Mahapatra, CUP, Bathinda
  • Prof. Govind Gupta, CSIR-NPL, New Delhi
  • Prof. Ramesh Chandra, IIT Roorkee
  • Prof. Satyabrata Patnaik, JNU, New Delhi
  • Prof. Arvind, IISER Mohali
  • Prof. Kavita Dorai, IISER Mohali
  • Prof. Rajesh V. Nair, IIT Ropar
  • Prof. Nadu B. Chaure, SPPU, Pune
  • Prof. Saurab Soni, Sardar Patel University, Gujrat

Organizing Committee

Chief Patron

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Prof. (Dr.) Karamjeet Singh

Vice Chancellor, GNDU

Convenor

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Prof. (Dr.) Aman Mahajan

Head, Department of Physics, GNDU

Organizing Team

  • Prof. Atul Khanna
  • Prof. K. J Singh
  • Dr. Anupinder Singh
  • Dr. Sukhdeep Kaur
  • Dr. Bindiya Arora
  • Dr. Paramjit Kaur
  • Dr. Harjeet Kaur
  • Dr. Mandeep Singh
  • Dr. Neeraj Bansal
  • Dr. Harpreet Singh
  • Dr. Karamveer Kaur
  • Prof. N. P. S. Saini

Advisory Committee

  • Prof. D K Aswal, Member, National Disaster Management Authority, Government of India
  • Prof. Mohamed M. Chehimi, Université de Paris, France
  • Prof. Anindya Datta, INST Mohali
  • Prof. Rajeev Ahuja, Director, IIT Ropar
  • Prof. Arvind, IISER Mohali
  • Prof. Awadhesh Mani, IGCAR Kalpakkam
  • Prof. Ambesh Dixit, IIT Jodhpur
  • Prof. B.S. Murty, Director, IIT Hyderabad
  • Dr. Davinder Pal Sharma, University of the West Indies, West Indies
  • Dr. Devarani Devi, IUAC, New Delhi
  • Prof. Deshdeep Sehdev, IIT Kanpur
  • Dr. Dinesh Pathak, University of West Indies, West Indies
  • Prof. Kartik Ghosh, Missouri State University, Springfield, USA
  • Prof. Kanishka Biswas, JNCASR Bengaluru
  • Prof. Kavita Dorai, IISER Mohali
  • Prof. M.A. More, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune
  • Dr. Mandeep Singh, University of Brescia, Italy
  • Prof. Manish K. Kashyap, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
  • Prof. Satyabrata Patnaik, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
  • Prof. M. Navaneethan, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai
  • Prof. Nandu B. Chaure, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune
  • Dr. Pabitra Nayak, TIFR Hyderabad
  • Prof. Ramesh Chandra, IIT Roorkee
  • Prof. Rajesh V. Nair, IIT Ropar, Rupnagar
  • Prof. Vasant Sathe, UGC- DAE Indore
  • Prof. Shikha Varma, IOP Bhubaneswar, IUAC, New Delhi
  • Prof. Satyabrata Patnaik, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
Presentation Lists

Selected Presenters

Find your abstract ID and confirm your scheduled presentation format below.

Oral Presentations List
Abstract ID Submitter Name Affiliation Paper Title
A104MS. Tanuja N MDepartment of Chemistry, Adichunchanagiri UniversityMultifunctional MoS2/GO–chitosan schiff base composite for efficient chromium and copper ion removal from wastewater...
A105Govinakere M. DhanushDepartment of Biotechnology, Adichunchanagiri UniversitySYNERGISTIC ENGINEERING OF THE V2CTX-MXENE@NICUFE-LDH NANOMATERIAL WITH ENHANCED ANTIBACTERIAL AND NANOZYME ACTIVITY...
A106Anusha BRACU-Centre for Research and Innovation, Adichunchanagiri UniversityHydrothermal Synthesis of a Novel CuMn2O4/VS2 Composite Anode for Enhanced Lithium-ion battery Performance and Long-Term Structural Stability...
A107Appu SACU-Centre for Research and Innovation, Adichunchanagiri UniversitySynergistic MgCo2O4/SnO2 Heterostructure as a High-Performance Anode for Long-Life Lithium-Ion Batteries...
A109PRADEEP KUMAR RKPR Institute of Engineering and Technology CoimbatoreSynthesis,Growth and Characterization of 2-Aminopyridinium Hexafluorosilicate Single Crystals for NLO Applications...
A114sorathiya minal MDepartment of Chemistry, Sardar Patel University, AnandA REDOX ACTIVE ORGANIC CATHODE FOR STABILITY OF RECHARGEABLE AQUEOUS ZINC-ION BATTERIES...
A116Swetha KDepartment of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology RoparOPTICAL STUDIES OF HEXAGONAL BORON NITRIDE FOR QUANTUM TECHNOLGY APPLICATIONS...
A118Dr. Balwinder KaurGovt. Gandhi Memorial Science College, JammuSTRUCTURAL, MAGNETIC, OPTICAL, AND ANTIMICROBIAL SYNERGY IN HYDROTHERMALLY SYNTHESIZED MN-SUBSTITUTED NICKLE-ZINC SPINEL FERRITES...
A122Dr. Ajay Singh DadwalDepartment of Physics. GGM Science College, JammuSpinel Ferrites as a Potential Candidate for Waste Water Treatment and as a Biomedical Material...
A126Dr. Neha VermaKRM DAV College, NakodarSTRUCTURAL, OPTICAL, SENSING AND PHOTODEGRADING CHARACTERIZATION OF ZINC OXIDE BASED NANOPARTICLES BY USING TRIDOPING AND CO ANNEALING...
A136Mrs. JAGRITIDepartment of applied science, UIET, Kurukshetra UniversityTHERMAL KINETICS AND THERMODYNAMIC PARAMETERS OF PVC...
A171Himani GangwarDepartment of Physics, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology JalandharSTUDY OF URANIUM DISTRIBUTION AND HEALTH HAZARDS DUE TO DRINKING GROUND WATER IN JALANDHAR, PUNJAB...
A175Dr. Urvashi JambukiyaDepartment of Physics, Saurashtra University, RajkotINVESTIGATIONS ON STRUCTURAL, MICROSTRUCTURAL, ELECTRICAL AND MAGNETIC PROPERTIES OF Dy0.7Ca0.3MnO3:SiO2 NANOCOMPOSITES...
A207Dr. S PriyadarshiniSRMIST, Chennai, Tamil NaduTUNING THE PHONON DYNAMICS VIA SN-RESONANT IMPURITIES ASSISTS STRONG ANHARMONICITY IN P- TYPE ZINTL MG3SB2...
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Presentation Guidelines

Instructions for Participants

Please carefully review the guidelines for Poster and Oral presentations below.

Oral Presentation

  • Total Time Slot: 10 minutes (8 minutes presentation + 2 minutes discussion/Q&A). Please strictly adhere to the allotted time.
  • Recommended slides: 8-10 slides.
  • Presentation format: PowerPoint (PPT/PPTX).
  • Bring your presentation in a pen drive and also keep a backup copy.
  • Presenters are requested to report to the session hall at least 15 minutes prior to their scheduled session.

Awards Note:

Best Oral Presentation Awards will be given based on evaluation by the expert panel.

Poster Presentation

  • Poster Size: A0 (Landscape orientation)
  • The poster should clearly display the Title, Author(s), Affiliation(s), Introduction, Methodology, Results & Discussion, Conclusion, and Acknowledgement (if any).
  • Use clear fonts, readable figures, and proper labeling of graphs and tables.
  • Please mount your poster at the designated area at least 30 minutes prior to the poster session.
  • Authors are expected to be present near their poster during the assigned evaluation/session time.

Awards Note:

Best Poster Presentation Awards will be given based on evaluation by the expert panel.

The detailed technical session schedule has been uploaded on the conference website for your reference.

We look forward to your valuable scientific contribution!

Conference Program

Schedule & Program

View the detailed timeline of events for EMTSD-2026.

Download Schedule PDF
Abstract Submission

Submission Closed

The deadline for abstract submission was February 15, 2026.
We are no longer accepting new abstracts for EMTSD-2026.

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Conference Registration

Register for EMTSD-2026

Deadline: February 15, 2026

Registration for students participating in posters/oral presentations is completely free. No financial support in the form of travel allowance (TA) or accommodation will be provided.

Please fill in your details below.

Amritsar Travel Guide

How to Reach GNDU

Guru Nanak Dev University is located on the Grand Trunk Road (NH1), well-connected to all major transit points.

From Airport

Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee Intl. Airport

  • Distance: ~11 km
  • Time: 20-25 Mins
  • Transport: Prepaid taxis, Uber, and Ola are easily available at the terminal.

From Railway Station

Amritsar Junction (ASR)

  • Distance: ~4-5 km
  • Time: 10-15 Mins
  • Transport: Auto-rickshaws and E-rickshaws are plentiful outside the station.

From Bus Stand

ISBT Amritsar

  • Distance: ~5-6 km
  • Time: 15-20 Mins
  • Transport: Local buses and auto-rickshaws connect ISBT directly to GNDU Gate.

Explore Amritsar

Experience the spiritual and historical heart of Punjab.

Golden Temple

Golden Temple

Sri Harmandir Sahib is the holiest Gurdwara of Sikhism. It is famous for its full golden dome and the holy Sarovar.

~9 km from Venue
Jallianwala Bagh

Jallianwala Bagh

A historic garden and memorial of national importance, preserved in the memory of those wounded and killed in the 1919 massacre.

Near Golden Temple
Wagah Border

Wagah Border

Famous for the daily beating retreat ceremony held before sunset. It is the international border between India and Pakistan.

~30 km from Venue
Durgiana Temple

Durgiana Temple

A premier Hindu temple of Punjab situated in the city of Amritsar. Its architecture is similar to the Golden Temple.

~5 km from Venue
Partition Museum

The Partition Museum

The world's first Museum dedicated to the Partition of 1947, located in the historic Town Hall building.

~7 km from Venue
Ram Tirath

Bhagwan Valmiki Tirath

An ancient and sacred temple complex believed to be the ashram of Sage Valmiki. Features a stunning gold-plated idol.

~6 km from Venue
Accommodation

Accommodation Details

Limited University Guest House Accommodation will be available to participants coming for oral/ poster presentation as per university charges.

University Hostel Accommodation

Accommodation is also available in the University Hostel at a rate of Rs. 100/- per day on the basis of single occupancy.

Those who wish to avail this should send their details including Name, Travel Schedule, and Registration ID / Paper ID in the group or to the contact email below.

Note: All accommodations will be booked on the basis of First Come, First Served.

Send request accordingly at conference email address at the earliest: emtsd2026@gmail.com