The Department of Chemistry, SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST) is organizing the 2nd International Conference on Recent Advances in Material Chemistry (ICRAMC - 2018) between 14-16, February 2018 at the SRM Institute of Science and Technology in association with Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA), France and IRD India. The theme of the conference will discuss the recent research advancements in the field of Materials Chemistry and the new strategies for the development of novel materials for the Global requirement.

The inaugural function was held on 14th Feb-2018 at Dr.T.P. Ganesan Auditorium, SRMIST, Kattankulathur. The Chief Guest Prof. Virander Singh Chauhan, Chairman, NAAC Executive Committee, inaugurated the conference and released the proceedings. Dr. T. R. Paarivendhar, Founder Chancellor, SRM Institute of Science and Technology presided over the function.

Prof. Virander Singh Chauhan inaugurated the conference along with a magnificent presentation on translational research. He highlighted the importance of the interdisciplinary research and conferences for having eloquent research discussion on science and exchanging thoughts for scientific advancements.

The conference comprises 12 technical sessions with presentations by invited speakers and participants across the world. The Honorable Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi and the Honorable Vice President of India Shri. M. Venkaiah Naidu greeted the conference with their messages for its success.