24th Prof. K. V. Thomas Endowment Seminar
& 5th International Conference
"New Trends in Applied Chemistry"
February 20–21, 2026
About the Seminar
International conference series “New Trends in Applied Chemistry” (NTAC) is a biannual event, conducted in honour of Prof. K V Thomas, who was the former chair of the Department of Chemistry and the former Minister of Govt. of India. Over the years, we have had the privilege of hosting eminent scientists, including Nobel Laureates Prof. Ei-ichi Negishi (2016), Prof. Robert Grubbs (2019), and Prof. Ada E Yonath (2023), along with distinguished Professors such as Prof. Yitzhak Tor (University of California), Prof. Tamaoki Nobuyuki (Hokkaido University), Prof. Jan-Erling Bäckvall (Stockholm University), Prof. René Janssen (TU Eindhoven), and Prof. Arthi Jayaraman (University of Delaware), among others. The year 2026 will also mark a special milestone in the history of our college as we celebrate 50 Years of Women in Sacred Heart College. To commemorate this occasion, we aim to celebrate and showcase the remarkable achievements of eminent women scientists whose pioneering research continues to inspire generations.
Plenary Speakers - NTAC 2026
About Department of Chemistry
The Department of Chemistry was established in 1945. It offers one undergraduate programme, one Honors programe and two post graduate programmes (MSc Chemistry & MSc- Pharmaceutical Chemistry). The Department is a recognized research center under Mahatma Gandhi University and is now supported by DST under FIST programme.
Prof. K.V. Thomas Endowment trust
Prof. K V Thomas served the Department as a faculty member and later as the Head of the Department. He was the Union Minister for Food and Public Distribution, Government of India and the Minister for Tourism and Fisheries, Government of Kerala. Currently he is serving as special Representative for the Government of Kerala in Delhi. The trust was established in 2002 by his colleagues and well-wishers. The trust organizes International / National seminar annually and this is the 24th edition of the endowment seminar.
The conference will cover the following areas in the field of chemical science:
- Sustainable Materials
- Applied Nanomaterials
- Polymers and Biopolymers
- Physical and Computational Chemistry
- Synthetic Organic Chemistry
- Chemical Biology
- Organic Functional Materials
- Green Chemistry
- Inorganic Clusters
- Supramolecular Chemistry
Presentation Awards
- Three Best Poster and three Oral Presentation Awards sponsored by the American Chemical Society’s (ACS) Leading Journals.
- Three poster awards and three oral presentation awards from the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
- Winners will be awarded a cash prize along with a certificate.
Our Sponsors
Call for Papers
Papers from this field are welcome
- Functional Organic Materials
- Applied Inorganic Materials and Interfaces
- Applied Nanomaterials
- Chemical Biology
- Organic Synthesis
- Green Chemistry
- Computational Chemistry
- Polymers and soft materials
- Environmental Chemistry
- Supramolecular Chemistry
Registration Details
| Deadline | Student Participants | Research Scholar Participants | Faculty Participants | Industry Participants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Bird (15/Jan/2026) | Rs. 750/- | Rs. 1000/- | Rs. 1500/- | Rs. 3000/- |
| Registration (30/Jan/2026) | Rs. 1000/- | Rs. 1500/- | Rs. 2000/- | Rs. 4000/- |
| Spot Registration | Rs. 1500/- | Rs. 2000/- | Rs. 2500/- | Rs. 5000/- |
Important Dates
Abstract Submission Closed on 23rd October 2024, 5:00 PM.
Organisers
Advisory committee
- Prof. C. T Aravindakumar, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, India
- Prof. P. Raveendran, Calicut University, Calicut, India
- Dr. P. A. Hassan, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai, India
- Prof. A Ajayaghosh, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, India
- Prof. Sabu Thomas, TrEST Research Park & School of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, India
- Prof. Mahesh Hariharan, IISER Thiruvananthapuram, India
- Prof. Subi Jacob George, JNCASR, Bengaluru, India
- Prof. Biju A T, IISc Bangalore, India
- Prof. Pramod P. Pillai, IISER Pune, India
- Dr. Shiju Raveendran, University of Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Dr. Greeshma Nair, Elsevier B V, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Mr. Joseph Paul, Interfield Laboratories, Kochi, India
- Dr. Joshy Joseph, CSIR-NIIST, Thiruvananthapuram, India
- Dr. Manoj N, CUSAT, Kochi, India
- Dr. Anas S, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, India
- Dr Susan Eapen, Indian Women Scientists Association, India
Local Organising committee
- Rev. Fr. Dr. Varghese Kachappilly CMI, Manager (Patron)
- Prof. Biju C S, Principal (Chairman)
- Dr. Franklin J (Vice – Principal)
- Dr. Jinu George, HOD (General Convener)
- Dr. Grace Thomas
- Dr. Ignatious Abraham
- Dr. Midhun Dominic C D
- Mr. Senju Devassykutty
- Dr. June Cyriac
- Dr. Ramakrishnan S
- Dr. Abi T. G.
- Dr. Ammu Rosin Jose
- Dr. Deepak D Prabhu (Organizing Secretary)
- Dr. Jaison M J
- Dr. Shalumon K T
- Dr. Thomasukutty Jose
Contact Details
All correspondence shall be addressed to E-mail: kvtseminar@shcollege.ac.in
Ph: +91-8129532420, +91-8078428165
Dr. Deepak D Prabhu
Organizing Secretary, NTAC – 2026
The Department of Chemistry,
Sacred Heart College (Autonomous), Thevara Kochi-682013 Kerala, India
