HEARTIAN
RESEARCH CONGRESS (2025-26)
14th January 2026
OVERVIEW
The Heartian Research Congress is Envisioned as an Annual Academic Platform Hosted at Sacred Heart College, Dedicated to Fostering a Spirit of Innovation and Academic Excellence Among Young Researchers, Students, and Faculty Members. the Congress is Designed as a One-Day Event That Allows Participants to Share Their Knowledge, Showcase Research Ideas, and Engage in Valuable Networking Opportunities. the Event Will Open With an Inaugural Lecture Delivered by a Distin- Guished Expert, Setting a High Academic Tone for the Sessions That Follow. Post-in- Auguration, Paper and Poster Presentations Will Be Held in Various Departments, Giving Participants a Tailored Environment to Present Their Work in Specialized Fields.
Awards and Recognitions
BEST PAPER AWARD
BEST POSTER AWARD
Winners will receive a certificate and cash prize in each category
1st Prize 10,000/-
2nd Prize 7,500/-
3rd Prize 5,000/-
ABOUT THE COLLEGE
Sacred Heart College. Thevara is an autonomous college in Kerala affiliated to Mahathma Gandhi University, Kottayam. The college was established in the year 1944 by the Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI). Located on the scenic Vembanad backwaters in Kochi. Sacred Heart College, Thevara is ranked 44th in India and in Kerala under the National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF 2024) rank ings instituted by the Government of India and has a strong tradition of academic excellence.
Objectives of the Heartian Research Congress
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To create an enriching platform where young researchers, students, and fac-ulty members can exchange research ideas and insights.
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To encourage interdisciplinary learning and networking among participants from diverse academic backgrounds.
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To provide an avenue for recognizing outstanding research efforts through awards and accolades
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To uphold Sacred Heart College's tradition of academic excellence by facilitating knowledge-sharing sessions led by experi-enced scholars
The conference will cover the following streams:
- Physics and Material Science
- Life Sciences (Botany, Zoology, Aquaculture, Environmental Sciences & allied areas)
- Language, Literature, Media and Cinema (English, Hindi, Sanskrit, French and related studies)
- Sociology, Social Work, Education and Psychology
- Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science
- Economics, Management and Commerce
TOPICS FOR PAPER/POSTER PRESENTATION
Topics for Paper / Poster Presentation Competition In Physics and Material Science Category
- Space Physics, Astronomy & Atmospheric Physics
- Material Science
- Nanocomposites
- Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
- Advanced Materials
- Condensed MatterPhysics
- Optics & Nonlinear Physics
- Crystal growth & Crystallography
- Quantum Computing
- Machine Learning / Deep Learning Approaches for Physics Applications
- Computational Physics
Topics for Paper / Poster Presentation Competition In Life Sciences Category (Botany, Zoology, Aquaculture, Environmental Sciences & Allied Areas)
- Biodiversity & Conservation
- Biogeography
- Environmental Science & Ecology
- Genetics & Evolutionary Biology
- Taxonomy & Phylogeny
- Microbiology. Immunology & Pathology
- Microtechniques & Nanotechnology
- Molecular Biology, Biochemistry & Biotechnology
- Plant & Animal Physiology
- Climate change and Environmental Monitoring
- Policy, Governance and Sustainable Develop-ment
- Fisheries, Aquaculture and Marine science
Topics for Paper Presentation Competition in Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science Category
- AI-Driven Healthcare Predictive Systems
- Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics
- Generative AI and Large Language Models
- Quantum Computing and Post-Quantum Cryptography
- Smart Cities with IoT and Edge Computing
- Cloud Computing and Serverless Architecture
- Reliability and Survival Analysis
- Stochastic Processes and Time Series Analysis
- Statistical Methods for Climate Data Analysis
- Experimental Design, Survey Sampling, and Monitoring
- Sustainable Development, Policy, and Statistical Decision Making
- Time Series and Dynamical Modelling
- Topology and its Application
- Computational Mathematics
- Applications of Mathematics in Pure and Applied Areas
- Fuzzy Logic and its Application
- Algebra and its Application
- Discrete Mathematics
- Chaos Theory
- Applications of Mathematics in Biotechnology
- Financial and Computational Mathematics
- Mathematics in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Recent Trends in Mathematics
- Data Science for Sustainability
Topics for Paper Presentation Competition in Sociology, Social Work, Education and Psychology Category
- Literature in Transition: New Frontiers, Hybrid Forms, and Global Narratives
- Reading the Present: Contemporary Approaches to Narrative, Identity, and Power
- Literary Futures: Digital Culture, Environmental Imagination, and Social Transformation
- Myth, Memory, and Modernity: Rewriting Tradition in Global Literature
- Texts and Contexts: Interdisciplinary Pathways in Literary Criticism Today
- Representation and Resistance: Issues of Race, Gender, and Identity in the Literary Imagination
- Speculation and Subversion: Utopias, Dystopias, and the Limits of Literary Form
- Intersectional Texts: Literature at the Crossroads of Theory and Practice
Outstanding essays will be selected for a peer-reviewed edited volume in the Arts, Litera-ture, and Religion book series published by Springer Nature/Palgrave Macmillan. Those interested in being considered for the volume should explore the dynamic relationship among the arts, literature, and religions, using perspectives from anthropology, art history. cultural studies, literature, religious studies, and sociology, to name a few, to examine any tradi tion, geography, arts (including painting, per-forming arts, and film), and historical period.
- Language and literature
- Pedagogy
- Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS)
- Language policy under NEP
- Cultural studies
- Methodology of languages
- Sustainability and language
- Visual Culture in Transition: AI, Algorithms, and Emerging Media Practices
- Storytelling in the Age of Attention: Micro Narratives, Reels, and Evolving Media Forms
- Beyond the Byline: Hybrid Newsrooms, Synthetic Media, and the Future of Witnessing
- Representation, Identity, and Inclusivity in Contemporary Cinema
- Digital Disruption: OTT Platforms and the Changing Film Ecosystem
- Cinema as a Tool for Social Change
Topics for Paper Presentation Competition in Sociology, Social Work, Education and Psychology Category
- Towards Achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Good Health
- Gender Equality and Intersectionality
- Exclusion and Social Inequality
- Quality Education and Mobility Patterns
- Intersection of Technology, Mind, and Society
- Technology, AI, and Digital Transformation in Education
- Inclusive and Holistic Education
- Innovative Pedagogies and Educational Leadership
Topics for Paper Presentation Competition in Economics, Management and Commerce
- Strategic Management and Leadership
- Marketing and Consumer Behaviour
- Human Resource Management
- Operations and Supply Chain
- Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Sustainability and Social Impact
- Education, Training and Knowledge Systems
- Health Care and Public Management
- Contemporary Cross-Disciplinary Themes
- Entrepreneurship and Startups
- Digital Economy and Artificial Intelligence
- Trade and Commerce
- Banking and Insurance
- Capital Markets
- Agriculture and Rural Development
- Sustainable Development: Circular Economy
- Health, Gender and Education
- Demographic Trends and Labour Market Dynamics
- Digital Transformation in Financial Services
- Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies
- Digital Payments and Evolving Financial Platforms
- Role of Embedded Finance
- Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs): Growth, Risk and Opportunities
- Forensic Accounting and Fraud Analytics
- SDG Reporting
- CSR and Corporate Performance
- Technology-Driven Financial Reporting Standards
- Securities Market
- Gig Economy
- Commercial Tax and GST Regimes
- Recent Advances in Energy Economics and Finance
- Business Sustainability and ESG Integration
- Climate Risk in Financial Markets
- Behavioural Finance
- Blue Finance
- Green Finance
- Technology and Innovation in Q-Commerce
- Emerging Business Models and Future Dynamics
- Global Trade and Tourism Management
- Artificial Intelligence in Finance/Marketing/Education/Tourism
- Risk, Regulation and Cybersecurity
- Inclusive and Sustainable Fintech
REGISTRATION DETAILS
Steps for conference registration
• Participants for oral or poster presentation should prepare and submit their abstractusing the template Via the provided QR code.
• Pay the appropriate registration fee using the payment link provided.
• After payment, generate a receipt and save it in PDF or JPG format. This receipt is required for the final registration step.
• Complete the registration process by filling out the form below.
• Submit your abstract along with the registration form.
| Category | Early Bird Registration (Before 04th Jan, 2026) |
Regular Registration (After 04th Jan, 2026) |
On the Spot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student | 500/- | 750/- | 1000/- |
| Research Scholars | 750/- | 1000/- | 1250/- |
| Faculty Members | 1000/- | 1250/- | 1500/- |
| Industry People | 1250/- | 1500/- | 1750/- |
| International Participants ★ Online presentation slots available | $ 50 | $ 75 | $ 100 |
| Students & Scholars (SH College, Thevara) | 300/- | 400/- | 500/- |
IMPORTANT DATES
| Registration Starts From | Abstract Submission Ends | Acceptance of Abstract | Submission of Full Paper |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/12/2025 | 04/01/2026 | 06/01/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
- Rev. Fr. Dr. Varghese Kachappilly, CMI (Patron)
- Prof. Dr Biju C. S (Principal and General Convenor)
- Prof. K. V. Thomas (Special Representative of the Govt. of Kerala in New Delhi)
- Dr. Franklin J (Vice Principal)
- Dr. Joseph Varghese (Vice Principal)
- Dr. C.S Francis (Vice Principal)
- Fr. Tomy P. P (Bursar)
- Dr. Midhun Dominic C. D (Dean of Research and Coordinator)
- Dr. Sumod S G (Dean, Science)
- Dr. Aravind R Nair (Dean, Humanities)
- Dr. Tessa Mary Joseph (Dean, Commerce)
- Mr. Kishore Kumar P (Dean, Communication)
- Dr. Siby Abraham (Dean, Students’ Welfare)
- Dr. Thomasukutty Jose and Ms. Mary Andrews (IIC coordinators)
- Dr. Dominic V. J (President, FRESH)
- All HoDs
CONTACT DETAILS
For more information contact
Dr. Midhun Dominic C D
Asst. Professor in Chemistry and Dean of Research
Ph: 9744304341
Email: heartianresearchcongress2026@gmail.com
Accommodation & Travel Enquiry – Mr. Sharon (Ph: 7034705547)
Account Details
Account Name: S. H. C AQUACULTURE
Account No.: 0653053000001634
IFSC: SIBLO000653
Bank: SOUTH INDIAN BANK
Branch: THEVARA