Association

About

The Symposium on Genesis and Evolution of Organics in Space is a multidisciplinary event aimed at exploring the molecular origins of life, both on Earth and in space. This initiative brings together experts from various scientific fields, including atomic and molecular physics, astrochemistry, planetary science, and space technology, to foster collaboration and advance research on organic molecules in space. It is expected that this initiative will lead to a coordinated, multidisciplinary, and pan-India theme of “Organics in Space” and help us take on bigger and more challenging activities in a collaborative manner while increasing the visibility of the said field, especially to enhance funding opportunities and support infrastructure. It is also expected that this effort will culminate in to proposals for future space payloads/missions to explore the molecular origin of life.

Registration

Please fill the required details on the form. The registration fee will be collected only for the shortlisted partcipants. The payment link will be sent to the selected participants via email. For any clarifications please write to us to organicsinspace@iist.ac.in.

Registration form
Abstract

Please follow the abstract format and submit it to organicsinspace@iist.ac.in.

Abstract template

Important dates

First Announcement
14th Apr
Registration open
16th Apr
Abstract open
20th Apr
Registration close
26th Jun
Results
7th Jul

Dignitaries

Speaker 1

Dr. S. Somanath

Geust of honor
Former Chairman
ISRO & Secretary
DOS

Speaker 1

Shri A.S. Kiran Kumar

Distinguished guest
Former Chairman
ISRO & Secretary
DOS

Speakers

Speaker 1

Aparna Shastri

BARC

Speaker 1

Bhalamurugan Sivaraman

PRL, Ahmedabad

Speaker 1

Bhaswati Mookerjea

TIFR, Mumbai

Speaker 1

C. P. Safvan

IUAC, New Delhi

Speaker 1

Jeremy Lasue

IRAP, Toulouse, France

Speaker 1

Liv Horenkaer

Aarhus Univ., Denmark

Speaker 1

Nabanita Deb

IACS, Kolkata

Speaker 1

Nadia Balucani

Univ. Perugia, Italy

Speaker 1

Shyama Narendranath

URSC, ISRO

Speaker 1

Reetesh Kumar Gangwar

IIT Tirupati

Speaker 1

Ritu Karidhal

URSC, ISRO

Registration & Abstract

Registration

Please fill the required details on the form. The registration fee will be collected only for the shortlisted partcipants. The payment link will be sent to the selected participants via email. For any clarifications please write to us to organicsinspace@iist.ac.in.

Registration form
Abstract

Please follow the abstract format and submit it to organicsinspace@iist.ac.in.

Abstract template

Sponsors

Diamond sponsor

Contact

Speaker 1

Dr. Shubhadip Chakraborty

Department of Chemistry
GITAM, BLR Karnataka - 561203
schakrab4@gitam.edu

Speaker 1

Dr. Abhishek Shahi

Department of Chemistry
GITAM, BLR Karnataka - 561203
ashahi@gitam.edu

Speaker 1

Prof. Umesh Kadhane

Department of Physics IIST,
Trivandrum Kerala - 695547
umeshk@iist.ac.in

Venue

Venue for ASI Symposium 004 on Genesis and Evolution of Organics in Space (2 Symposium of Organics in Space consortium)

Shivaji Auditorium, GITAM Deemed to be University, NH 207, Nagadenehalli, taluk, Doddaballapura, Bengaluru, Karnataka 561203

Logistics

Accommodation and Food has been arranged in GITAM Bengaluru campus om payment basis

Students and Postdocs
Kokila Sadan
GITAM Bengaluru campus
INR 800 per night per person single occupancy, inclusive breakfast and dinner (lunch is complementary)
Travel

How to reach us

A. From Kempagowda internation airport
Option 1 : Taxi or Ride-Hailing services
  • Estimated time : Approximately 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on traffic
  • Estimated cost : ₹800–₹1,000
  • Details : You can book a taxi directly from the airport or use ride-hailing apps like Ola or Uber. This is the most convenient option, especially if you're carrying luggage
Option 2 : Airport Shuttle + Public Bus
  • Airport Shuttle to Hebbal
    • Bus : KIA-9 or similar.
    • Estimated time : Around 1 hour.
    • Estimated cost : ₹250–₹300.
    • Details : These buses run from the airport to various parts of the city, including Esteem mall
  • Public Bus from Hebbal to Doddaballapur
    • Bus : BMTC buses like 285M.
    • Estimated time : Approximately 1 hour.
    • Estimated cost : ₹50–₹100.
    • Details : From Hebbal, board a bus heading towards Doddaballapur get down at doddaballapur railway station and take an auto to GITAM Bengaluru campus (Auto fare ₹ 100)
B. From Bengaluru city railway station
From City Railway Station, take a BMTC bus to Majestic / Kempegowda Bus Station (right outside station)
  1. Take a direct bus to Doddaballapur (e.g., Route 285 series)
    • Travel time : 2.5 to 3 hours total
    • Cost : ₹50–₹100
  2. From Doddaballapur Bus Station to GITAM Campus: Auto-rickshaw or taxi (₹100–₹200)

Contact

Dr. Shubhadip Chakraborty

Department of Chemistry
GITAM, BLR Karnataka - 561203
schakrab4@gitam.edu

Dr. Abhishek Shahi

Department of Chemistry
GITAM, BLR Karnataka - 561203
ashahi@gitam.edu

Prof. Umesh Kadhane

Department of Physics IIST,
Trivandrum Kerala - 695547
umeshk@iist.ac.in