Registration Deadline: 15th November 2026 Abstract Deadline: 1st November 2026
DECEMBER 09-11, 2026

Frontiers in
Chemical Sciences

International Conference (FCS 2026)

About the Conference

The Frontiers in Chemical Sciences (FCS 2026) is a premier international conference organized by the Department of Chemistry at the University of Calicut. This three-day event serves as a dynamic platform for researchers, academicians, and industry professionals from around the globe.

Our goal is to foster collaborative discussions on the latest breakthroughs in various domains of chemistry, including sustainable materials, green synthesis, computational chemistry, and nanotechnology. Attendees will have the opportunity to present their findings, engage in networking, and spark innovations that address global challenges.

Department of Chemistry

Department of Chemistry

Established as a center of excellence, the Department of Chemistry at the University of Calicut has a rich legacy of contributing significantly to research and education in chemical sciences.

  • State-of-the-art research laboratories and facilities.
  • Pioneering research in functional materials and organic synthesis.
  • Collaborations with premier international institutes.

Committees

Patron

Prof. P. Raveendran

Vice Chancellor,

University of Calicut

Local Organizing Committee

  • Prof. N. N. Binitha (Chairman)

    Department of Chemistry, University of Calicut

  • Prof. Rajeev S. Menon (Convenor)

    Department of Chemistry, University of Calicut

  • Dr. Susmita De (Co-Convenor)

    Department of Chemistry, University of Calicut

  • Dr. K. Fazalurahman (Co-Convenor)

    Department of Chemistry, University of Calicut

  • Sr. Prof. Abraham Joseph

    Department of Chemistry, University of Calicut

  • Prof. M. T. Ramesan

    Department of Chemistry, University of Calicut

  • Prof. N. K. Renuka

    Department of Chemistry, University of Calicut

  • Prof. A. I. Yahya

    Department of Chemistry, University of Calicut

  • Dr. T. D. Suja

    Department of Chemistry, University of Calicut

  • Dr. Derry Holaday M. G.

    Department of Chemistry, University of Calicut

  • Dr. Roymon Joseph

    Department of Chemistry, University of Calicut

  • Dr. Sujai P. T.

    Department of Chemistry, University of Calicut

  • Dr. Priya V.

    Department of Chemistry, University of Calicut

National Advisory Committee

  • Prof. Jemmis E. D.

    Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru

  • Prof. T. Pradeep

    Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai

  • Prof. K. L. Sebastian

    Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru

  • Prof. Ajayaghosh A.

    SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai

  • Prof. K. George Thomas

    Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Thiruvananthapuram

  • Prof. Mahesh Hariharan

    Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Thiruvananthapuram

  • Prof. Vijayamohan K. Pillai

    Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Tirupati

  • Prof. M. Eswaramoorthy

    Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Bengaluru

  • Prof. P. A. Joy

    National Chemical Laboratory, Pune

  • Prof. A. C. Bhasikkuttan

    Baba Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai

  • Prof. V. Kumar

    Centre for Materials for Electronics Technology, Thrissur

  • Prof. Venugopalan Paloth

    Department of Chemistry, University of Calicut

Invited Speakers

Discover our invited speakers

Prof. Martin Zacharias

Invited Speaker

Technical University of Munich

Details

The research of Prof. Zacharias focuses on the structure and dynamics of biomolecules. He uses computer simulation methods to study the movement of proteins and nucleic acids imaged with atomic resolution and understand the forces generated.

Dr. Takuya Mabuchi

Invited Speaker

Tohoku University

Details

Dr. Takuya Mabuchi is an Associate Professor at Tohoku University, Japan. His research interests include Phase separation, Ion transport, Protein, Mass Transport, Self assembly, Polymer, and Molecular Simulation.

Prof. George Thomas

Invited Speaker

IISER Thiruvananthapuram

Details

George Thomas is a professor and J C Bose National Fellow at the School of Chemistry of IISER Thiruvananthapuram. His research areas include Plasmonically-Powered Chemical Systems, Photochemistry and photophysics of Semiconductor quantum dots, and Chiroptical properties of nanostructures.

Dr. John Philip

Invited Speaker

CUSAT Kochi

Details

Dr. John Philip is an elected Fellow of the National Academy of Sciences, India, and currently serves as an Emeritus Professor in the Department of Physics, CUSAT. He is a pioneer in ferrofluid research and has established one of India’s most active research programs in the field.

Prof. A. Ajayaghosh

Invited Speaker

SRMIST Chennai

Details

Prof. Ayyappanpillai Ajayaghosh is currently a Chair Professor and CSIR-Bhatnagar Fellow at SRMIST, Chennai. His research interests are in the areas of organic materials such as fluorescent materials, photoresponsive materials, organogels, molecular probes, covalent organic frameworks etc.

Prof. Suresh Das

Invited Speaker

IISER Thiruvananthapuram

Details

Prof. Suresh Das is an Honorary Professor of Chemistry at IISER Thiruvananthapuram. His research Interests are in the areas of photoresponsive liquid crystals, near infrared squaraine based dyes, organic solid-state luminescent materials and self-assembly.

Prof. C. Narayana

Invited Speaker

JNCASR Bengaluru

Details

Prof. Chandrabhas Narayana is a Professor in the Chemistry and Physics of Materials Unit at JNCASR, Bengaluru. His reseach areas include Magneto-Raman Studies, Nanoparticles as biosensors, Temperature and pressure dependent, gas adsorption studies of MOFs, High-pressure Raman and XRD studies, etc.

Dr. A. C Bhasikuttan

Invited Speaker

BARC Mumbai

Details

Dr. A. C Bhasikuttan is a Scientific Officer and Director of Chemistry Group at Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai.

Prof. Eswaramoorthy

Invited Speaker

JNCASR Bengaluru

Details

Prof. Eswaramoorthy Muthusamy is a Professor at JNCASR Bengaluru. The current research focus of his group is synthesis of nanomaterials for applications in industrially relevant catalytic processes, electrocatalysis, electrochemical energy storage, membrane-based gas separation and drug delivery.

Prof. Sanjib Senapati

Invited Speaker

IIT Madras

Details

Prof. Sanjib Senapati is a professor in the Department of Biotechnology, IIT Madras. His research is focused on molecular modeling of enzyme-substrate / enzyme-inhibitor interactions and structure-based drug discovery.

Prof. Krishna P. Kaliappan

Invited Speaker

IIT Bombay

Details

Prof. Krishna P. Kaliappan's research interests include Total Synthesis of Biologically Active Natural Products, Synthesis of Natural Product like Molecules, Design and Synthesis of Novel Hybrid Natural Products, and Development of New Chiral Ligands for Asymmetric Synthesis Organocatalysis.

Registration Categories

Details regarding the registration fees and included benefits for FCS 2026 participants.

Students

₹1,500 + GST
  • Entry to technical sessions
  • Meals
  • Conference dinner

Research Scholars

₹3,000 + GST
  • Entry to technical sessions
  • Meals
  • Conference dinner

Faculty

₹4,000 + GST
  • Entry to technical sessions
  • Meals
  • Conference dinner

Industry

₹6,000 + GST
  • Entry to technical sessions
  • Meals
  • Conference dinner

International

₹10,000 + GST
  • Entry to technical sessions
  • Meals
  • Conference dinner

Note: The registration fee for accompanying persons in each category is 50% of the respective category's fees + GST.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Partner with FCS 2026 and showcase your brand to global leaders in chemical sciences.

Silver Sponsor

-

₹1,00,000
  • Exhibition Booth
  • Logo
  • 1 Free delegate pass

Gold Sponsor

-

₹2,00,000
  • Exhibition Booth
  • Logo
  • 2 Free delegate passes
  • Half-page ad in Abstract Book

Platinum Sponsor

-

₹3,00,000
  • Exhibition Booth
  • Logo
  • 3 Free delegate passes
  • Full-page ad in Abstract Book
  • Speaking slot

Contact Us

Get in Touch

Have questions about abstract submission or accommodation? Reach out to our organizing committee.

Important Information

Stay tuned for updates. The detailed schedule will be published soon.

Abstract Submission

Guidelines for submitting your research abstracts will be published soon.

Accommodation

Accomodation details will be shared along with the registration form.

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