NCMST-2025 | National Conference on Materials Science and Technology

About NCMST/ICMST

The Department of Chemistry at the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) has a proud tradition of hosting the National/International Conferences (NCMST/ICMST) annually. This prestigious series began with ICMST-2010, jointly organized by IIST and MRSI. Building on this successful foundation, the Department of Chemistry continues to organize these conferences as a collaborative effort with the Materials Research Society India (MRSI),Thiruvananthapuram Chapter. This ongoing partnership ensures a rich and diverse platform for advancements in Materials Science and Technology.

Organizing Partners

Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology

Materials Research Society of India

About IIST

The Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), a Deemed to be University under Section 3 of the UGC Act 1956, functions as an autonomous body under the Department of Space (DoS), Government of India. It is the first institute of its kind in the country, offering high-quality education at all levels in areas relevant to space sciences, technology, and applications.

About Dept. of Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry offers PhD and M.Tech programs in Materials Science and Technology, conducting pioneering research in Polymers, Nanomaterials, Biomaterials, and more. The department has established state-of-the-art research facilities to develop novel materials for applications such as Sensors, Electronics, Batteries, and Drug Delivery.

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About MRSI

Materials Research Society of India (MRSI) is an interdisciplinary professional body, based in Bengaluru, which is dedicated to stimulate accelerated growth of indigenous research and development in the area of materials science and engineering and their applications. MRSI organizes technical seminars and international conferences to encourage and fortify materials research in the country. Its members include Life members, Annual members, Honorary members and Patron members amounting to a total of around 3000 members currently. The Thiruvananthapuram chapter is one of the most active chapters of MRSI and has members from leading institutes in Kerala such as VSSC, NIIST, SCTIMST, IISER, CUSAT, University of Kerala, NIT Calicut and IIST.