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Smt. Droupadi Murmu
Hon'ble President of India
Chief Guest CFA 2025
Celebrating Fifteen Years of Achievements (CFA-2025)
The multidisciplinary research conclave at IIT Mandi aims to establish a collaborative platform for exploring new dimensions in the light of global innovation landscapes and addressing local challenges by bridging disciplines and strengthening bonds with leaders and collaborators. This research conclave is also to commemorate the 15-year achievements of IIT Mandi, and the institute will showcase its achievements in areas such as Robotics & AI, Semiconductor Device Fabrication, Quantum Science & Technology, and Advanced Materials. Rapid advancements in these fields have made significant technological progress and pushed academicians, researchers, and industry experts to constantly think the unthinkable, make the impossible, possible, and reach the unreachable. These research domains are central to solving grand scientific challenges for the next decade and hold the key to both economic and sustainable development, with a predicted market value of $3.1 trillion by 2030. By fostering innovation and international collaboration in AI, semiconductors, advanced materials, and quantum technologies, nations can play a leadership role and be at the forefront of the global knowledge economy.
We are happy to share that the Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, will grace the event as the Chief Guest and various national and international reputed speakers in their respective fields will deliver insightful talks to inspire creativity and technological transformation for present and future challenges.
During this celebration, IIT Mandi will conduct this research conclave on the following themes and activities:
Themes
- AI & Robotics Conclave – 2025
- Emerging Semicon for Viksit Bharat – 2025
- Research Conclave on Emerging Materials – 2025
- Quantum Technology Display – 2025
- Catalyst Convene – 2025
Activities
- Plenary/Invited Talks
- Poster Presentations
- Technology Innovations
- Panel Discussions
Eminent Guests/Speakers
Smt. Droupadi Murmu
Hon'ble President of India
Prof. Laxmidhar Behera
Director, IIT Mandi (Patron)
Prof. Richard Siegel
RPI, USA
Prof. Oussama Khatib
Stanford,USA
Prof.Robert Wille
TU Munich ,Germany
Dr. Randhir Thakur
CEO & MD TATA Electronics, India
Prof. Ganpati Ramanath
RPI, USA
Prof. James McLaughlin
Ulster University, UK
Prof. Anirban Bandyopadhyay
NIMS, Japan
Prof. Bikramjit Basu
CGCRI, India
Prof.Fabien Bretenaker
CNRS Paris, France
Prof. Santanu Chaudhury
IIT Delhi, India
Prof. Umesh Waghmare
JNCASR, India
Prof. Manas Mukherjee
NU, Singapore
Prof. Ravikumar. N.V
IIT Madras, India
Prof. Arindam Ghosh
IISc, India
Prof. Umakant D. Rapol
IISER Pune,India
Prof. Arvind
IISER Mohali,India
Prof. Rabindra P.Singh
PRL Ahmedabad, India
Dr. Sankha dip Das
Miety, Delhi
Prof. Arun Kumar Pati
TCG/CREST
Dr. V. Narayanan
IIT Jodhpur, India
Prof. Bijoy Krishna Das
IIT Madras, India
Dr. Vishwa Pal
IIT Ropar, India
Dr.Shashi Prabhakar
PRL, Ahmedabad
More insights about research conclave-2025 Events/Sessions
We invite you to participate in the research conclave, bringing together national and international leaders from academia, industry, and technology.
Awards for each theme:
First Prize: ₹25,000 INR Second Prize: ₹15,000 INR Third Prize: ₹10,000 INR
First Prize: ₹25,000 INR Second Prize: ₹15,000 INR Third Prize: ₹10,000 INR
AI & Robotics Conclave-2025
For several decades, the development of intelligent machines that help humans in various tasks are growing at a very fast pace. A myriad of applications ranging from healthcare to autonomous vehicles are powered by recent developments in artificial intelligence, robotics and drone technology. To address the technological advancements and their potential, IIT Mandi established Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (CAIR) at IIT Mandi with research focus on Robotics, AI, and Drone technology. Some of the actively explored topics include developing systems that complement and augment human capabilities, understanding and addressing the ethical, legal, and societal implications of this research, creating robust and trustworthy robotics and AI systems, supporting the development of related technical standards and tools, better understanding the national R&D workforce needs, and enabling long-term investments in these research areas. With a clear vision to create a sustainable and futuristic ecosystem of self-reliant innovation and entrepreneurship, CAIR at IIT Mandi developed state-of-the-art laboratories for AI, Robotics and Drones, and is actively working on several externally sponsored projects with support from government and industry.
Emerging Materials Conclave-2025
IIT Mandi identified and developed one of its focuses on material research covering a wide range of cutting-edge research for applications in energy conversion, storage, environment, nanotechnology, additive manufacturing, biomaterials, smart electronic devices and displays, solar cells, magnetism, superconductors and neuromorphic computing. At IIT Mandi, the Advanced Materials Research Center (AMRC) was founded in 2013, to support and nurture the requirements of materials research by establishing a state-of-the-art experimental facility with a budget of ₹70 crores. The center is also in the process of expanding further with the support of ₹52 crores from the Ministry of Education through HEFA. For the last 12 years, the center has fostered many research ideas and played a very important role in catering research facilities not only to IIT Mandi but also to several research institutions and industries throughout the country. By bridging the disciplines of chemistry, physics, biology, and engineering branches such as mechanical, materials, electrical and civil, the research on materials at IIT Mandi has flourished with 3500 publications, 57000 citations, 104 patents, 225 awarded PhDs, and ₹84 crores of sponsored projects.
Quantum Technology Conclave-2025
The Center for Quantum Science and Technologies (CQST) at IIT Mandi is dedicated to advancing research in quantum computation, quantum optics, quantum communication, and quantum materials. Alongside this cutting-edge research, we are committed to training the next generation of Indian scientists in quantum technologies. One of our focuses is to develop a reliable and scalable optical quantum computing platform. To achieve these goals, we are in the process of developing a national laboratory equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including a prototype construction facility for quantum computers and cryptographic devices. Currently, the center has five dedicated faculty members and ten affiliated faculty members from various schools.
Semiconductor Devices Conclave-2025
The Centre for Design & Fabrication of Electronic Devices (C4DFED) at IIT Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, is emerging as a national pillar in India’s mission to become a global advanced semiconductor technology hub. The cutting-edge, multidisciplinary facility is engineered to fuel the aspirations of the nation for a self-reliant, technologically Viksit Bharat. C4DFED is equipped with world-class Class 100, 1000, and 10000 cleanroom laboratories, housing high-precision tools for Semicon industries and VLSI design. The center has made outstanding progress in indigenous semiconductor R&D, particularly in next-generation EUV resists technology, nanoscale CMOS technologies, biomedical microsystems, and smart sensors—core areas shaping the future of electronics, digital healthcare, and secure systems. C4DFED has integrated ecosystem bridges fundamental research with real-world applications, empowering trained manpower and industrial professionals with end-to-end exposure to design, fabrication, and testing workflows. The center is actively engaged in numerous nationally and internationally sponsored research projects, further reinforcing its position as a globally recognized innovation hub. This comprehensive, hands-on training cultivates a new cadre of semiconductor technologists equipped to lead the transition of the nation from chip consumers to chip innovators. By strategically aligning with India’s semiconductor mission, C4DFED is not just creating technology—it is architecting the deep-tech landscape of India’s future, transforming vision into silicon, and ambition into actionable innovation.
Catalyst Convene-2025
IIT Mandi Catalyst envisions the establishment of a sustainable startup valley in Kamand, designed to attract high-tech startups from all corners of the country. IIT Mandi is fully dedicated to this vision and has pledged its physical, intellectual, and financial resources to craft a comprehensive blueprint for a distinctive startup destination tailored to the needs of Indian startups. Through collaboration with the centre and state government, IIT Mandi is steadfast in its commitment to create both hard and soft infrastructure, fostering an environment in the Kamand Valley that is not only technically world-class but also culturally rooted in the Himalayan ethos. Being the first technology incubation centre in Himachal Pradesh, Catalyst IIT Mandi has successfully incubated 260 startups, disbursed ₹19 crores to support startups, created 4475 employments, and received 250 awards and recognitions to its credit so far.
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Prof. Satinder Kumar Sharma
Coordinator, Celebrating Fifteen years of Achievements
(CFA-2025)
E-mail: cfa2025@iitmandi.ac.in
satinder@iitmandi.ac.in
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Indian Institute of Technology
Mandi
Kamand, HP (175005)
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Mandi
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