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CUSAT Hosts Cochin Nano 2026: IISER, IIT Kharagpur and TIFR Join Global Nanoscience Conference
Cochin Nano 2026 is being jointly organised by the Department of Physics and Department of Polymer Science and Rubber Technology at CUSAT, along with the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Thiruvananthapuram and the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Hyderabad.
The conference is designed as a platform for researchers, academicians, industry professionals and innovators to discuss developments across nanoscience and nanotechnology and explore interdisciplinary research opportunities. The conference comes after the Fourth International Conference on Frontiers in Nanoscience and Technology, held in CUSAT in 2016.
IISER, IIT Kharagpur and TIFR Faculty Among Conference Chairs
The scientific leadership of the conference reflects participation from several leading Indian research institutions. As per the official website of Cochin Nano 2026, Prof. M.M. Shaijumon of IISER Thiruvananthapuram, Prof. T.N. Narayanan of TIFR Hyderabad and Prof. Chandra Sekhar Tiwary of IIT Kharagpur are co-chairing the conference, along with conference chair Prof. M.R. Anantharaman of Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam.
CUSAT faculty members Prof. Prasanth Raghavan and Dr. Senoy Thomas are serving as convenor and co-convenor, respectively.
Key Research Areas at Cochin Nano 2026
The scientific programme covers a broad range of nanoscience themes. Symposia of note include:
- 2D materials
- Spintronics
- Batteries, supercapacitors and hydrogen storage
- Nanoscience and nanotechnology
- Pharmaceutical biotechnology
- Biomimetic materials
- Nanophotonics, nanoelectronics and sensors
- Nanomagnetism
The official description of the conference also mentions research on graphene and other 2D materials, functional nanostructures, nanomaterial synthesis and self-assembly, carbon nanostructures, nanofluids and nanophotonic materials.
Nanobiotechnology and Nanoelectronics Take Centre Stage
One of the notable features of the conference is its interdisciplinary scope. Rather than treating nanotechnology as one research discipline, Cochin Nano 2026 links nanoscale research with areas such as biotechnology, healthcare, electronics, agriculture and sustainable innovation. The programme includes nanobiotechnology, nanotoxicology and biomimetic materials, while nanoelectronics and nanosensors represent the technology-oriented side of the event.
The conference also lists nanoenergetics, hybrid nanostructures and applications in agriculture among its areas of interest. This breadth is particularly interesting for students and early-career researchers, as nanoscale research increasingly overlaps with materials science, electronics, biotechnology and energy research
Cochin Nano 2026 Dates and Venue
The pre-conference workshop is set on September 25, 2026, at the Auditorium, Department of Physics, CUSAT. The main conference will follow from September 26 to 28 at the Seminar Complex, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kerala. The official website lists CUSAT as the host institution and provides the conference contact details through Prof. Prasanth Raghavan, Convenor of Cochin Nano 2026.
Why Cochin Nano 2026 Matters for Students and Researchers
For students, research scholars and faculty members, the conference provides exposure to multiple branches of nanoscience in one academic programme. It also has the advantage of combining materials research, biotechnology, electronics and energy-related themes to provide opportunities to understand how fundamental nanoscale research can connect with practical applications.
The event is therefore not limited to one technology or material. Its central theme is the development of nanoscience and nanotechnology through interdisciplinary research and collaboration.
FAQs
1. What is Cochin Nano 2026?
Cochin Nano 2026 is the 5th International Conference on Frontiers in Nanoscience and Technology, being held to bring together researchers, academicians, industry professionals and innovators to discuss developments in nanoscience and nanotechnology.
2. When is Cochin Nano 2026 being held?
The main Cochin Nano 2026 conference will be held from September 26 to 28, 2026. A pre-conference workshop is scheduled for September 25, 2026.
3. Where is Cochin Nano 2026 being held?
The conference is being held at Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), Kerala. The main conference venue is the Seminar Complex, CUSAT.
4. Where will the Cochin Nano 2026 pre-conference workshop take place?
The pre-conference workshop on September 25, 2026, will be held at the Auditorium, Department of Physics, CUSAT.
5. Who is organising Cochin Nano 2026?
Cochin Nano 2026 is jointly organised by the Department of Physics and Department of Polymer Science and Rubber Technology at CUSAT, IISER Thiruvananthapuram, and TIFR Hyderabad.
6. Is IIT Kharagpur organising Cochin Nano 2026?
The official website does not list IIT Kharagpur as a joint organising institution. However, Prof. Chandra Sekhar Tiwary of IIT Kharagpur is listed as a Conference Co-chair.
7. Who are the Cochin Nano 2026 Conference Co-chairs?
The official website lists Prof. M.M. Shaijumon of IISER Thiruvananthapuram, Prof. T.N. Narayanan of TIFR Hyderabad and Prof. Chandra Sekhar Tiwary of IIT Kharagpur as Conference Co-chairs. Prof. M.R. Anantharaman of Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, is the Conference Chair.
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