On
Advances in Electron Microscopy and Its Applications,
11-12 December 2025
And a preconference hands-on workshop,
9-10 December, 2025
IIT Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, India
Indian Institute of Technology Mandi (IIT Mandi), established in 2009 by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, is a premier autonomous institution located in the serene Kamand Valley of Himachal Pradesh. Nestled in the forested Himalayan mountains along the banks of the Uhl River, a tributary of the Beas, the campus is renowned for its natural beauty and sustainable design. IIT Mandi is committed to advancing knowledge through interdisciplinary research, innovation, and high-quality education in science and engineering. With a focus on addressing global challenges, the institute continues to foster cutting-edge technological development and a vibrant academic ecosystem.
The Electron Microscope Society of India (EMSI), founded on December 2, 1961, at the Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics and formally registered in 1962, serves as India’s premier professional body dedicated to promoting the use and awareness of electron microscopy and allied techniques nationwide. As an affiliate of the International Federation of Societies for Microscopy (IFSM), EMSI plays a pivotal role in connecting the Indian microscopy community with global developments by organizing workshops, symposia, seminars, and national conferences. Its mission includes mentoring the next generation of scientists to effectively utilize cutting-edge microscopy instrumentation, such as aberration-corrected TEMs capable of atomic-scale imaging, while actively fostering interdisciplinary collaborations across materials, biological, forensic, geological, agricultural, metallurgical, and medical sciences.
The Advanced Materials Research Centre (AMRC) at IIT Mandi is a multidisciplinary hub established in 2013 to support and advance materials research by providing state-of-the-art instrumentation, technical expertise, and shared facilities. AMRC enables basic and applied research across diverse domains such as energy, environment, electronics, magnetism, organic displays, solar cells, nanotechnology, and drug delivery, engaging faculty and students from physics, chemistry, biology, and engineering disciplines. The Center’s mission is to foster a collaborative research environment by offering advanced characterization tools, including TEM, FESEM, XRD, UV-Vis spectroscopy, thermal analysis (TGA-DSC), FTIR, XPS, and electrochemical workstations, with an emphasis on maximizing utilization through shared instrumentation. AMRC serves not only IIT Mandi’s internal research community but also supports external researchers and industry partners across India.
AEMA 2025 aims to bring together researchers, academicians, and industry professionals working in the field of electron microscopy and its diverse applications. The conference will cover a broad range of topics, reflecting the rapidly growing interdisciplinary relevance of advanced microscopy techniques. Areas of focus include nanoscience and nanotechnology, soft matter, 2D and layered materials, thin films, coatings, and interfaces, as well as metallic and ceramic materials. The scope also extends to energy materials and devices, electronic, optical, and magnetic materials, along with the characterization of biological and geological systems. By fostering dialogue across these domains, the conference aims to highlight recent developments in microscopy tools, imaging techniques, and analytical methods that are enabling deeper insights into the structure–property–function relationships of materials across length scales.
Prof. Kamanio Chattopadhyay, IISc Bangalore
Prof. Ravishankar Narayanan, IISc Bangalore
Prof. Kamalakannan Kailasam, INST Mohali
Prof. Rajendra Srivsatava, IIT Ropar
Prof. Nilesh Gurao, IIT Kanpur
Prof. Manideepa Banerjee, IIT Delhi
Prof. Subhash Yadav, AIIMS New Delhi
Prof. Ashok Patel, IIT Delhi
Dr. Prem S Kaushal, RCB
Dr. Sandip Kaledhonkar, IIT Bombay
Dr. Dilip Kumar, Ashoka University
Prof. Sai Rama Krishna Malladi, IIT Hyderabad
Pre-conference workshop is organized by Advanced Materials Research Centre (AMRC), IIT Mandi to foster scientific research and inspire the young researcher to utilize modern, state-of-the-art advanced instrumentation.
Topics to be covered: TEM, FESEM, AFM, confocal microscopy, XPS.
Target participants: Students, researchers, industry professionals.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Workshop | 9-10 December 2025 |
| Conference | 11-12 December 2025 |
| Abstract submission opens | 1 September 2025 |
| Abstract submission deadline | 15 October 2025 |
| Notification of acceptance | 1 November 2025 |
| Early-bird registration deadline | 15 November 2025 |
IIT Mandi location (Map)
How to reach (via Delhi, Chandigarh)
IIT Mandi is 14 km away from the Mandi town, accessible by institute shuttle buses
| From | By Road | By Train + Road | By Air + Road |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Delhi | 450 km – 4-6 lane road 7-8 hours in car/cab 8-10 hours in bus Options: Overnight buses from ISBT Kashmere Gate |
Take the train from Delhi to Kiratpur Sahib (~4-6 hours). Then local bus or taxi to IIT Mandi (~3-4 hours). |
Chandigarh Airport (IXC) is 1-hr flight from Delhi, then 3-4 hr road to IIT Mandi |
| Chandigarh | 185 km 4 lane road 3-4 hours in car/cab 4-5 hours in bus Options: Bus from ISBT Sector 43 |
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During mid-December, Mandi typically experiences moderately chilly winter weather, with daytime highs around 14–15 °C and night-time lows dipping to 2–3 °C. Rainfall is rare, with December averaging just 2 rain-days and around 15–20 mm of precipitation overall. Skies are generally clear or partly cloudy, offering plenty of sunshine despite shorter daylight hours—about 10 hours a day.
Accommodations for student participants will be provided in the IIT Mandi student hostels.
For other delegates (faculty/scientists), accommodation will be provided in the IIT Mandi guest house on a twin sharing basis.
| Category | Early Bid Registration (until 15/11/2025) |
Registration (16/11/2025 onwards) |
|---|---|---|
| Students | INR 2500 | INR 3000 |
| Faculty/ Scientist | INR 6000 | INR 8000 |
| Industry Delegates | INR 10000 | INR 12000 |
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| Prof. Santanu Bhattacharya, Director, CSIR, CSIO | Prof. Ram Tandon, DU |
| Dr. Meena Mishra, Director, SSPL Delhi | Prof. Manidipa Banerjee, IIT Delhi |
| Dr. R. Balamuralikrishnan, Director, DMRL Hyderabad | Prof. Krishanu Biswas, IIT Kanpur |
| Prof. Mahavir Singh, VC, HPU | Dr. Govind Gupta, CSIR-NPL, New Delhi |
| Prof. Kamanio Chattopadhyay, IISc Bangalore | Dr. D.S. Rawal, SSPL Delhi |
| Prof. Monica Katiyar, IIT Kanpur | Dr. Partha Ghosal, DMRL Hyderabad |
| Prof. N. Ravishankar, IISc Bangalore | Prof. Rabibrata Mukherjee (IIT Kharagpur) |
| Dr. Sandeep Chatterjee (SERI, India) |
Patron
Prof. Laxmidhar Behera
Director, IIT Mandi
Convenors-Conference
Prof. Prem Felix Siril
IIT Mandi
Convenors-Conference
Dr. Sachin Tyagi, CSIR-CSIO Chandigarh
Organizing Secretary
Dr. Ranbir Singh
IIT Mandi
Convenor-Workshop
Prof. Aditi Halder
IIT Mandi
Organizing Committee
Prof. Viswanath Balakrishnan
IIT Mandi
Organizing Committee
Dr. Sandeep Sahu
IIT Mandi
Organizing Committee
Dr. Sarthak Nag
IIT Mandi
General contact email:aema2025@iitmandi.ac.in