NATIONAL CONFERENCE on

RECENT ADVANCES IN CHEMISTRY

EXPLORATIONS FOR SUSTAINABILITY
(RACES-2025)
(13th & 14th February 2025)
Organized by

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY
(Supported by DST-FIST & UGC-SAP)

PERIYAR UNIVERSITY
(NAAC ‘A++’ Grade with CGPA 3.61 (Cycle - 3)
State University-NIRF Ranking 56 –State Public University Rank 25)
Salem-636 011, Tamil Nadu, India

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY

Chief Patron Convener
Prof. R. Jagannathan Dr. K. Shanmuga Bharathi The Government of Tamil Nadu established Periyar University in Salem
Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor, Assistant Professor on 17th September 1997 as per the provisions of the Periyar University Act, 1997 by the name of
Periyar University Department of Chemistry Thanthai Periyar, a great social reformer of Tamil Nadu. The University covers the area
Periyar University comprising four districts namely Salem, Namakkal, Dharmapuri, and Krishnagiri. The
Patron University obtained 12(B) and 2(f) status from the University Grants Commission, New Delhi
Prof. P. Viswanathamurthi Organizing Secretaries and it was reaccredited by the NAAC with “A++” Grade in 2021. The University secured
Registrar (FAC), Prof. P. Viswanathamurthi 56th rank among Indian Universities by MoE NIRF 2024. Periyar University is the only state
Periyar University Prof. D. Gopi university in Tamil Nadu awarded 4 star status (2021-2022, 2022-2023) in IIC. Sophisticated
Prof. A. Lalitha equipments such as Single Crystal XRD, SEM, Solar Stimulator, GCMS, FT-IR, UV etc., are
Chairman
Prof. R. Rajavel available to facilitate the research. The University secured 56th rank among Indian Universities
Dr. V. Raj
Dr. V. Sujatha, Associate Professor by MoE NIRF 2024. The University aims at developing knowledge in various fields to realize
Professor & Head,
Department of Chemistry the maxim inscribed with the logo “Arival Vilayum Ulagu” (Wisdom Maketh the World).
Department of Chemistry
Periyar University “Holistic development of the student” is the primary objective of the University.
Periyar University
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
CONFERENCE THEMES
 New molecules for sustainability The Department of Chemistry was established in the year 2004 to promote the
 Bio-degradable polymers significance and applications of Chemical Sciences to the Society. The department is imparting
 Sustainable nanotechnology  Biofuel scientific knowledge among the students at PG level under Choice Based Credit System, besides
 Sustainable electrochemistry  Nanomaterials [Link]. and Ph.D. programmes on full-time and part-time basis. Our faculty members are
 Green Synthesis  Biosensors actively engaged in frontier research areas of chemistry. The department has produced 120 Ph.D.
 Renewable energy  Electrosensors and 216 [Link]. so far and has published nearly 694 research papers in highly reputed national
 Homo and Heterogeneous catalysis  Enzyme Mimicking and international journals. The department has successfully completed 30 major research
 Coordination chemistry  Drug Delivery
projects for about 7 crores. It is also supported by DST-FIST and UGC-SAP.
 Bio-inorganic chemistry  Supramolecular chemistry ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
 Bio-organic chemistry  Dye Degradation The National Conference on “Recent Advances in Chemistry Explorations for
INVITED SPEAKERS Sustainability” (RACES-2025) will be held on 13th & 14th February 2025 in the Department of
Chemistry, Periyar University, Salem, Tamil Nadu. The main aim of the proposed conference is
Dr. Sidhanath V. Bhosale Prof. K. P. Elango Dr. S. M. Senthil Kumar to bring the experts, scholars, industry professionals, and buddy researchers together in a specific
Principal Scientist, Senior Professor & Principal Scientist, platform to discuss innovative chemical solutions that address sustainability towards
CSIR-Indian Head, Department CSIR-Central
Institute of Chemical of Chemistry, Electrochemical
environmental, economical and societal challenges. By igniting the spark in the young minds, it
Technology, The Gandhigram Research Institute, makes the chemical science more accessible and relevant to the society and their impact on the
Hyderabad Rural Institute, Karaikudi real-world applications.
Dindigul
Dr. S. Easwaramoorthi Prof. R. Kothandaraman Prof. K. Srinivasan REGISTRATION DETAILS CALL FOR ABSTRACTS & GUIDELINES
Principal Department of Professor & Head,
Chemistry, Department of The registration fee for the We invite research scholars, students,
Scientist, CSIR-
Central Leather Indian Institute Chemistry, conference is applicable to all the faculties and industrial persons to submit their
Research of Technology, Bharathidasan participants. It includes conference kit, original research abstracts within the conference
Institute, Chennai Madras University, themes. Selected abstracts will be given the
working lunch and refreshment. No spot
Tiruchirappalli
registration will be entertained. opportunity to present their work as oral or poster
Prof. Gokulnath Sabapathi Dr. N. Selvakumar Registration Fee may be remitted through presentations during the conference.
Department of NEFT/UPI to the Bank account given below.
Chemistry, Indian CEO, DSK Registration Link: The Presenters should submit their
Institute of Science Inno sciences,
Hosur [Link] abstracts of about one page (1.5 line spacing and
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Research SdxMtxa07gTf9c68QSkQ2OvKqF9dJIj5Sw 12 font size in Times New Roman) in Microsoft
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Registration Fee (With 18% GST) name and address of the authors (presenting
AWARDS IMPORTANT DATES Research Scholars / Students : Rs. 600/- author should be underlined). All abstracts should
Faculties : Rs. 1000/- be submitted through email by mentioning the
Abstract Submission : 31.01.2025 type of presentation (i.e., Oral or Poster).
Industrial person : Rs. 1200/-
Acceptance Intimation : 03.02.2025
Registration : 06.02.2025
ACCOUNT DETAILS
Best Oral, Poster and ADDRESS FOR COMMUNICATION
Participants will be awarded Account Holder’s Name: PROF-HOD OF
CHEMISTRY
ACCOMMODATION Account Number : 8450101001416 Dr. K. Shanmuga Bharathi, Convener, RACES-2025
Bank Name : Canara Bank Department of Chemistry, Periyar University, Salem
Accommodation will be arranged in the hostel on the
Branch : Periyar University Mobile No: +91-9688529692
payment basis upon request. Please indicate your
IFSC Code : CNRB0008450 Email: races2025@[Link]
requirements during registration.