BiomaterialsForTomorrow2018,Kochi,Kerala,India,January7-9,2018
Biomaterials For Tomorrow
Kochi Marriot Hotel, Kochi, Kerala, India January 7-9, 2018
3rd Circular Welcome to B4T, Kochi Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry, Stockholm University, Sweden and International and Inter University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Kerala, India welcomes you to participate in the B4T workshop organized under Indo-Swedish bilateral project supported by Swedish Research Links (VR, Dnr. 2016-05709, 2017-2019). Biomaterials For Tomorrow (B4T) is a workshop to share knowledge on the strategies for the utilization of bioresources for developing future materials, devices and products. Talks will be delivered by invited speakers only. Abstracts are invited for poster presentations.
BiomaterialsForTomorrow2018,Kochi,Kerala,India,January7-9,2018
Objective of the workshop The workshop will deliver a series of invited lectures from the leading scientists in Europe and India on the topic of valorization of biomass, refining and characterisation of cellulose, nanocellulose, lignin, hemicellulose and other high value components from plants, trees, bioresidues, processing technologies for material development, emerging applications, scale up and commercialization potential. The workshop will focus on the following topics
1. Biomass valorization 2. Biobased composites, nanostructures and functional materials 3. Biobased drugs and biomedical devices and products 4. Scale up and industry perspectives
60 invited participants from India and abroad will attend and share scientific expertise and build networks at the event. 6 Plenary talks and 14 invited talks are confirmed.
Young Researchers Forum Junior research forum will be dedicated presentations from PhD students.
BiomaterialsForTomorrow2018,Kochi,Kerala,India,January7-9,2018
Posters We have invited junior researchers to submit abstracts for consideration for poster presentations . About 20 posters are accepted for presentations and the best 3 student posters will be selected for prizes. The prizes are sponsored by Central Coir Research Institute (Coir Board) Alappuzha and Elixir Technologies, Bangalore, India
Exhibitions We have invited Indian industries and SMEs to display new materials and products from locally available natural resources. 3 exhibitions will be held at the event
1. Masuko Grinder, Elixir Technologies, Bangalore, India 2. Plant Lipids Pvt. Ltd, Kochi, India 3. Central Coir Research Institute (Coir Board) Alappuzha
Registration and hotel booking
Before 1st Nov 2017 After 1st Nov 2017 Overseas participants Overseas Students participants Indian participants Overseas Students participants
300 EUR 200 EUR 5000 INR 2500 INR
350 EUR 250 EUR 6000 INR 3000 INR
Registrations are closed on 20th Dec 2017.
BiomaterialsForTomorrow2018,Kochi,Kerala,India,January7-9,2018
Conference Location: The workshop will be held in Kochi Marriott Hotel. The hotel is a luxury five-star hotel Ideally located on the campus of LuLu Mall, near the city's vibrant IT district and at a distance 22km to Kochi international airport. Kochi Marriott Hotel link: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/cokmc-kochi-marriott-hotel/?scid=bb1a189a-fec3-4d19-a255-54ba596febe2 Other hotel options are: https://www.crowneplaza.com/redirect?path=hd&brandCode=cp&localeCode=en®ionCode=1&hotelCode=cokch&_PMID=99801505&GPC=ER4&viewfullsite=true http://www.lemeridienkochi.com
Link for arranging tours and sightseeing in Kochi and nearby areas can be arranged through the travel agent. Tours and sight seeing Conference Chairs: Committee Members
Prof. Aji P Mathew, SU Prof. Xiaodong Zou, SU
Dr. Peng Liu, SU Dr. Vanja Kokol, UM Dr. Tanja Zimmermann, EMPA
Local Adivisory Commitee Prof. Sabu Thomas, MGU Prof. N. Kalarickal, MGU
BiomaterialsForTomorrow2018,Kochi,Kerala,India,January7-9,2018
KEY NOTE SPEAKERS Prof. Kristiina Oksman Luleå University of Technology, Sweden Prof. Alain Dufresne Grenoble Institute of Technology, France
Prof. Ishak Ahmad Deputy Director, Graduate Centre, University Kebangsaan, Malaysia
Prof. Sabu Thomas Mahatma Gandhi University, India
Prof. Mohini Sain University of Toronto, Canada
Dr. Heli Kangas, VTT, Finland
INVITED SPEAKERS /PARTICIPANTS Dr. Tanja Zimmermann EMPA-Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, Switzerland
Dr. Vanja Kokol University of Maribor, Slovenia
Prof. Marie-Pierre Laborie University of Freiburg, Germany
BiomaterialsForTomorrow2018,Kochi,Kerala,India,January7-9,2018
Prof. Joseph Samec Stockholm University, Sweden Prof. Niklas Hedin Stockholm University, Sweden
Prof. Alexander Bismarck University of Vienna, Austria
Prof. Mikael Hedenqvist Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), Sweden
Prof. Ulrica Edlund Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), Sweden
Dr. Fredrik Lundell Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), Sweden
Dr. Zoheb Karim More Research AB, Sweden
Dr. Peng Liu Stockholm University (SU), Sweden
Prof. Kuruvilla Joseph Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), Kerala
Dr. Nandakumar Kalarikkal Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam, Kerala
Prof. Koichi Goda Yamaguchi University, Tokiwadai, Japan Dr. Maya Jacob CSIR, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Dr. S. Balarama Kaimal Pushpagiri Research Centre, Kerala
Dr. SreeRaj Gopi Plant Lipids Pvt., Ltd, Kolenchery Cochin
Dr. Sreekala M S Sree Sankara College Kalady, Ernakulam
Dr. Aby Santhosh Aprem Hindustan Latex Lifecare Limited, Kerala
Zakiah Ahmad Universiti Teknologi Mara, Selangor, Malaysia
Rao Raghuvamshi Elixir Technologies (Bangalore)
BiomaterialsForTomorrow2018,Kochi,Kerala,India,January7-9,2018
YOUNG RESEARCHER FORUM 6 presentations POSTER SESSION: 20 posters
EXHIBITIONS: 1. Masuko Grinder, Elixir Technologies, Bangalore, India 2. Plant Lipids Pvt. Ltd, Kochi, India 3. Central Coir Research Institute (Coir Board) Alappuzha