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International Conference on
Advances in Polymer Technology
September 25-27, 2008, Cochin, India
The Seminar
This seminar sheduled for the 25-27th of September 2008 is 7th in the series eversince it was started in 1992. Organised every 3rd year, the seminar series has been attracting researchers from across the globe. It serves as platform for presentation and exchange of ideas cutting across the realms of polymer science and technology. As a meeting point for practising technocrats and academicians, this seminar is also an opportunity for fostering fruitful industry-institute interactions. Take this opportunity to see not only the new horizons of polymers but also the seamless beauty of the God's own country.
Conference Topics
Polymer based nano, micro, macro and natural composites
Polymer rheology & processing
Polymer characterization/testing
Novel compounding and reinforcing materials
Ageing, degradation and recycling
Polymer engineering and simulation
Adhesives, surface coatings & bonding technology
Ionomers, conducting and specialty polymers
Polymers in space, and marine applications
Tyre technology
Non-tyre rubber products
Polymer blends and thermoplastic elastomers
Polymers and environment
Polymers from renewable resources
Biodegradable polymers
Deadlines
Submission of abstract 30th May 2008
Intimation of acceptance 25th June 2008
Submission of full paper 31st July 2008
Registration (up to)* 31st July 2008
Early bird incentive is applicable @10% of the registration fee before 30th April '08
* Spot registration will be available
Participants who wish to make oral and poster presentations are requested to submit an abstract of about 300 words in English, highlighting the salient aspects of the work. The abstract must be e-mailed as word file attachment to apt08@cusat.ac.in with "Abstrat-APT08" in the subject line.
The full paper size must be limited to five A4 pages, including figures. The font must be Times New Roman 11 pt. The word file must be e- mailed as attachment with "Full paper -APT08" in the subject line. A hard copy is to be addressed to "Convener- APT 08, Dept. of PSRT, CUSAT, Cochin 22, India.
Organising Committee
Patrons Dr. Gangan. Prathap
Vice Chancellor, CUSAT
Mr. P.K. Mohammed
Apollo Tyres Ltd.
Chief Conveners Dr. K.E. George, CUSAT
Dr. Thomas Kurian, HOD, PSRT
Dr. N.M. Mathew, IRI
Convener Dr. Sunil K. N. Kutty
Reader, Dept. of PS & RT
International Advisory Committee
Prof. P.J. Lemstra, The Netherlands Prof. J.W.M. Noordermeer, The Netherlands Prof. Patricia Heiden, USA Prof. Kiyohito Koyama, Japan Prof. Song-Jeng Huang, Taiwan Prof. G. Menning, Germany Prof. Werner Mormann, Germany Mr. Joseph V. Kurian, DuPont, USA Dr. Tatsuhiro Takahashi, Japan Prof. Ton Peijs, UK Dr. Mark Foster, Akron, USA Prof. Liao Jianhe, P.R. China Prof. Zheng Peng, P.R. China Prof. S.C. Jana, Akron, USA Prof. Alain Dufresne, France, Dr. Uday Karmakar, ARDL, USA
.National Organising Committee
Dr. James Jacob, Director, RRII, Kottayam. Mr. George Varghese, Secretary, IRI, Kerala Branch. Prof. Rani Joseph, Dept. of P.S & R.T., CUSAT. Dr. Eby Thomas Thachil, Dept. of P.S & R.T., CUSAT. Dr. Philip Kurian, Dept. of P.S & R.T., CUSAT. Mrs. Jayalatha Gopalakrishnan, Dept. of P.S & R.T., CUSAT. Dr. D. Joseph Francis, IRI, Kerala. Dr. A.P. Kuriakose, Kochi. Mr. Tom K. Thomas, CEAT Tyres Ltd. Dr. K.T. Thomas, RRII, Kottayam. Prof. Anil K. Bhowmick, IIT, Kharagpur. Prof. G.B. Nando, IIT, Kharagpur. Prof. A. K. Ghosh, IIT, Delhi. Prof. Sabu Thomas, MG University, Kottyam. Dr. Josephine George, MGUCE, Thodupuzha. Dr. Sushil K. Varma, CIPET, Chennai. Dr. Susy Varghese, IIT, Chennai. Prof. R. Subha Rao, Amrita Viswavidyapeeth, Coimbatore. Prof. K.L.Sebastian, IISc., Bangalore. Dr. S. Bandyopadhyay, GE Global Research, Bangalore Dr. J.N. Narayana Das, NMRL, Mumbai.Dr. M.S. Banerji, ARDL-India, Cochin Shri. S. Ananthanarayanan, Director, NPOL, Cochin. Mr. Zachariah George, Chennai.. Mr. George Joseph, Rubber Park, Irapuram Dr. Arup K. Chandra, Apollo Tyres. Mr. K.T. Thomas, Paragon Rubber Industry. Mr. M.F. Vora, President, AIRIA. Mr. T.N. Vijayan, Apollo Tyres. Dr. R. Mukhopadhyay, HASETRI, Rajasthan. Mr. S. Gopakumar, Apollo Tyres. Dr. R.K. Matthen, Revertex K A Latex. Mr. K.M. Varghese, MRF Ltd. Mr. T.K. Noushad, VKC Rubbers. Mr. Navas Meeran, Eastern Treads Ltd. Mr. Suresh Kumar K.K., Hindustan Latex Ltd. Dr. E.V. Thomas, Kottayam. Mr. C.M. George, Kottayam. Mr. K.K. Abraham, IBRA. Mr. Satish Abraham, Latex Processors Association. Mr. Renjit Kuruvilla, RK Latex. Mr. John Valooran, R1 International. Mr. P. E. Thomas, Merchem, Kochi. Mr. Kurian Abraham, Rubber Asia. Mr. George Varghese, Midas Rubber. Mr. Gijo Joseph, SPOT, CUSAT. Mr. Jeevan Alex, CUSAT. Ms. Anna Dilfi K.F., SPOT, CUSAT.
Department
Established in 1971, the Department of Polymer Science and Rubber Technology is one of the pioneer institutions in Inida to offer full fledged four year B. Tech, two year M. Tech and Ph.D programmes in Polymer Science and Technology. An active centre for research in various aspects of polymer technology, the Depatment has currently 38 research students enrolled. 55 students have been awarded Ph.D's till now. Our alumnii adorn top echelons in leading polymer industries in the country and abroad.
Accommodation
Limited accommodation is available in the campus at a nominal rate of Rs. 200/= per day.
Good number of Hotels are available near the campus. Accommodation can be reserved on request (Advance payment is required). Please mention in the registration form the type of accommodation required.
Kerala
God's Own Country- a small heavenly beautiful state at the southern peninsula of India- has so much to offer and so much to be proud of: The abode of 44 rivers running across the breadth with the majecstic western ghat lining the earstern boundary, the state is the home for a very divergent bio diversity and a rich culture.
For more details, visit http://psrt.cusat.ac.in/apt08/
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