Eleventh National Conference on Surfactants, Emulsions & Biocolloids
(NATCOSEB-XI)
Organised by
Indian Society for Surface Science and Technology
(www.issstindia.org)
Institute of Chemical Technology, University of Mumbai
(www.udct.org)
Indian Institute of Technology- Bombay
(www.iitb.ac.in)
Dec. 11-13, 2003
Venue :-
Institute of Chemical Technology, University of Mumbai (formerly known as U.D.C.T.), Matunga, Mumbai-400019.
For further announcements, please visit
www.issstwic.org
The Eleventh National Conference on
Surfactants, Emulsions & Biocolloids
The Conference
The Eleventh National Conference on Surfactants, Emulsions & Biocolloids (NATCOSEB-XI) is being organized during December 11-13, 2003 at the Institute of Chemical Technology, University of Mumbai (UICT, formerly known as UDCT).
Colloidal and Interfacial Phenomena constitute a field of science which today embodies concepts that are fundamental to understanding of both microscopic and macroscopic behaviour, and hence to the design of a wide range of systems of great practical interest. NATCOSEB-XI aims to focus on the recent development in both the theory and practice pertaining to surfactants, emulsions and biocolloids.
The Organisers
NATCOSEB-XI is being organised by the Western India Chapter (WIC) of the Indian Society for Surface Science and Technology (ISSST) with active support from the UICT and the IIT-Bombay. Established in 1983, ISSST provides a platform for interaction between scientist and technologist working in diverse inter-disciplinary fieldof surface science and technology in India, and promotes interaction with the international fraternity.
The ISSST-WIC (www.issstwic.org) was formed in 1990 to extend the Societies activities. It regularly organizes technical lectures, seminars, conferences and workshops, as well as special courses for the industry that focus on both the basic and advanced topics in colloidal and interfacial phenomena.
The Host Institute
The Mumbai University Institute of Chemical Technology, popularly known as UICT, is one of the most outstanding institutes of the University of Mumbai. Established as the University Department of Chemical Technology (UDCT) in 1934 and renamed as the Institute of Chemical Technology in 2001, the institute enjoys a prominent place amongst the premier national institutions undertaking education, training and research in the field of Chemical Engineering and Technology. It has the unique distinction of having eleven departments comprised of Chemical Engineering, Food and Fermentation Technology, Pharmaceutical Science and Technology, Textiles, Paints, Plastics and Dyestuff, Oils, Oleochemicals & Surfactants, Bioprocess Technology, Perfumes & Flavours. Throughout its career, the hallmark of UICT has been its organic link with the industry, which is amongst the strongest in the country.
Session Themes
1. Fundamental session
2. Food & Flavours
3. Health & Personal Care
4. Synthesis & Reactions
5. Paint Technology
6. Textile Manufacturing & Processing
The spot registration fee structure including concessions for life members is as follows
Spot Registration Fees
| Category | ISSST life members | Non-members |
| Industry | Rs. 4,500 | Rs. 5,500 |
| Academics | Rs. 1,250 | Rs.1,750 |
| Students | Rs. 600 | Rs. 700 |
Please add Rs. 20/- for outstation cheques.
Cheque/D.D. should be drawn in favour of ISSST-WIC
Accomodation charges (Tentative)
Guest House : Rs. 150 per day
Hostel : Rs. 40 per day
Accomodation at the IIT Guest House and Hostels is limited and sufficient advanced intimation is essential. Transportation from the guest house and hostels will be arranged for all the conference days.
Dates to Remember
| Submission of Extended Abstracts | Sept. 30, 2003 |
| Communication of Acceptance | Oct. 30, 2003 |
| Registration | Nov. 15, 2003 |
The format of extended abstract is
i. Two A4 size pages
ii. Times Roman 12 font size
iii. One and half line spacing and about 600 words.
This information and all the future updates on the status of NATCOSEB-XI can also be obtained from our web-site www.issstwic.org. Please send your Registration Form (tear-off from this circular, additional photocopies may be made) to the above address.
NATCOSEB-XI
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Please mail or fax the completed Registration form to :
Dr. Sunil S. Bhagwat,
Convener, NATCOSEB-XI
Chemical Engineering Division,
Institute of Chemical Technology, University of Mumbai (UICT),
Matunga, Mumbai-400 019
Tel :- 91-22-2414 5616 Fax :- 91-22-414 5614