Prof. Satish Chandra Ogale
Director, RISE, TCG-CREST, Kolkata; Emeritus Professor, IISER Pune
ICEMA 2027 is an international conference organized by A.N. College, Patliputra University, Patna, in hybrid mode from 16 to 18 March 2027. Following the successful ICEMA 2022, it brings together academicians, scientists, researchers and industry experts to present recent research, build international collaborations and discuss emerging developments in materials science, physical sciences, biosciences, electronic applications and related interdisciplinary fields.
The programme features keynote addresses, plenary lectures, invited talks, contributed oral presentations and poster sessions by distinguished experts from academia and industry. Accepted and presented contributions will appear in the ICEMA 2027 Abstract Booklet; after peer review, selected full-length papers may be considered for Scopus-indexed conference proceedings, subject to the publisher's policies.
Anugrah Narayan College (A.N. College), Patna, established in 1956 in the name of “Bihar Vibhuti” Dr. Anugrah Narayan Sinha, is a constituent unit of Patliputra University with a rich legacy of teaching, research and student development. In 2023 the College was re-accredited with an A+ grade by NAAC in its fourth cycle. It offers 22 undergraduate and 23 postgraduate programmes across humanities, sciences, commerce & management and education.
Patliputra University, Patna, established in 2018, is a state university in Bihar dedicated to excellence in higher education, research, innovation and societal development, promoting interdisciplinary research across the sciences, humanities, social sciences, commerce, education and professional studies.
The eight themes run as parallel technical sessions. Hover over a theme, or tap it on a phone, to see what the session covers, then choose the closest one when you submit your abstract.
Following the successful ICEMA 2022, academicians, scientists, researchers and industry experts meet again in Patna to share recent research and build international collaborations.
Director, RISE, TCG-CREST, Kolkata; Emeritus Professor, IISER Pune
Materials Science & Engineering and Physics, University of California, Berkeley, USA
The University of Manchester, UK
Talk Bulk Ferroelectric Heterostructures for High Performance Lead-Free BiFeO₃–BaTiO₃ Piezoceramics
University of Delhi, New Delhi
Talk Understanding Single Crystals for High End Application
Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University, Purulia
Talk Plasmonic Nanoparticle-Coupled Metal Oxide Nanostructures: Harnessing Light–Matter Interactions for Photocatalysis and Photoresponse
UGC-DAE CSR, Indore
Talk Role of Defects in Shaping the Electrical and Magnetic Properties in Transition Metal Oxides
IIT Patna
Talk Nanogenerator
IOP, Czech Academy of Sciences, Prague, Czech Republic
Talk Wide-Bandgap Materials for Energy Applications
CSIR–National Physical Laboratory, New Delhi
Talk Redefinition of SI Units with Conjunction of Quantum Pascal
NIT Rourkela
Talk Doping Engineered Barium Titanate Ceramics: Linking Structural Evolution, Biological Response, and Electrical Functionality
IIT Patna
Talk Semiconductor-Based Artificial Neurons: Bridging Biology and Microelectronics
RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur
Talk Powering the Future: Heterostructure-Engineered Electrolytes for Advanced Energy Technologies
SyVRAM, Saint-Genis-Pouilly, France
Talk Emerging Hybrid Materials for Neuromorphic Computing: Toward Next-Generation Artificial Synapses
Humboldt University of Berlin, Germany
Talk Title to be announced
IIT (BHU), Varanasi
Talk Title to be announced
IIT Patna
Talk Title to be announced
IISc Bangalore
Talk Title to be announced
UGC-DAE CSR, Indore
Talk Title to be announced
University of Lausanne, Switzerland
Talk Title to be announced
Original research, theoretical or experimental, is invited for oral or poster presentation, in person or online.
Accepted and presented contributions will appear in the ICEMA 2027 Abstract Booklet. After peer review, selected full-length papers may be considered for Scopus-indexed conference proceedings, subject to the publisher's policies.
Abstracts due 25 January 2027 · acceptance notified by 31 January 2027.
| Category | Early bird* | From 16 Feb |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty (India) | ₹ 2,000 | ₹ 2,500 |
| Industry (India) | ₹ 5,000 | ₹ 6,000 |
| Research scholar (India) | ₹ 1,500 | ₹ 2,000 |
| UG / PG student (India) | ₹ 1,000 | ₹ 1,500 |
| Foreign faculty | US$ 150 | US$ 200 |
| Foreign researcher / student | US$ 100 | US$ 150 |
*On or before 15 February 2027. The registration fee includes the conference kit, tea and lunch.
Write your full name in the payment remarks.
A.N. College, Boring Road, Sri Krishnapuri, Patna 800013, Bihar, India.
Pleasant spring weather, typically 18–32 °C.
Patna, the ancient Pataliputra, sits on the Ganga at the heart of a region that shaped Buddhist, Jain and Sikh history. March brings pleasant spring weather, ideal for a day or two of exploring before or after the conference.
A beehive-shaped granary built in 1786 by Captain John Garstin after the famine of 1770. Its 145-step spiral stair leads to a view over the city and the Ganga.
Learn moreRanked ninth in the world and first in Asia in the 2026 “100 best museums” list of the travel guide Worth a Journey. Its galleries trace Bihar’s history and art, from Mauryan sculpture such as the celebrated Didarganj Yakshi to contemporary works.
Learn moreA 120-foot tower museum on the life of Mahatma Gandhi, opened on 2 October 2024, with galleries on the Champaran Satyagraha, a copper-clad cylindrical hall, a theatre and a sound-and-light show.
Learn morePatna’s “Marine Drive”: a 20.5 km riverside road from Digha to Didarganj, popular for evening walks and sunsets over the Ganga. At its western end, the J.P. Setu (Digha–Sonpur bridge) spans the river.
Learn moreBirthplace of Guru Gobind Singh and one of the five Takhts of Sikhism, with a community kitchen (langar) open to all.
Learn moreA 22-acre park opened by the Dalai Lama on 27 May 2010, centred on the 200-foot Patliputra Karuna Stupa that holds relics of the Buddha, with Bodhi saplings from Bodh Gaya and Anuradhapura, a museum and a meditation centre.
Learn moreExcavated remains of Pataliputra, capital of the Mauryan empire, including the site of an 80-pillared hall.
Learn moreA public library opened in 1891, known for rare Arabic and Persian manuscripts and Mughal miniatures.
Learn moreThe Indo-Saracenic Patna Museum (“Jadughar”) and an evening walk along the riverfront ghats of the Ganga.
Learn moreRuins of the ancient monastic university that drew scholars from across Asia, with the site museum and Xuanzang Memorial nearby.
Learn moreHill town of the Buddha and Mahavira: Vishwa Shanti Stupa by ropeway, Griddhakuta (Vulture Peak), hot springs and the Cyclopean Wall. Easily combined with Nalanda.
Learn moreThe Mahabodhi Temple Complex and Bodhi tree, where the Buddha attained enlightenment, surrounded by monasteries built by many countries.
Learn moreSeat of one of the earliest republics, with the Ashokan lion pillar and relic stupa; revered as the birthplace of Mahavira.
Learn moreThe marble Jal Mandir in a lotus pond, where Mahavira attained nirvana; on the way to Nalanda and Rajgir.
Learn moreSufi shrines of the Badi and Chhoti Dargah on the Patna–Ara road, and the town’s famous Maner laddoo.
Learn moreBold, line-filled folk paintings of nature and mythology, traditionally made by women of the Mithila region and now known worldwide.
Learn moreThe Patna School of miniature painting, which flourished in the 18th and 19th centuries with scenes of everyday life.
Learn moreTussar (Bhagalpuri) silk weaving, and Manjusha, a scroll-painting tradition from the Anga region.
Learn moreGolden sikki grass baskets and figures, and Tikuli, Patna’s glass-and-lacquer decorative painting.
Learn moreBihar’s languages carry a rich tradition of folk song, from seasonal and devotional songs to folk dances such as Jhumar.
Learn moreChhath Puja honours the Sun on the Ganga ghats in October–November. Holi falls in March, and Bihar Diwas on 22 March marks the state’s foundation in 1912.
Learn moreKhadi, handloom and Madhubani-painted saris, and Bihar handicrafts at fair, government-approved prices.
View on mapThe government crafts institute and sales outlet for authentic Madhubani, Tikuli and Sikki work made by Bihar’s artisans.
Learn morePatna’s newest mall, opened in October 2026 near the airport: about 150 national and international brands, many new to the city, a large food court and fine-dining restaurants.
Learn moreA four-floor mall opened in 2022, with department stores and brands such as Shoppers Stop, Decathlon and Home Centre.
Learn moreOne of Patna’s largest malls, with branded fashion, footwear and accessories, a food court and a cinema.
Learn morePatna’s iconic shopping complex: ethnic wear, handicrafts, budget jewellery, books and street food. Best visited in the late afternoon.
View on mapDistances are approximate road distances from Patna. For travel planning, tours and accommodation, see Bihar Tourism.