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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 formAbstract
Please follow the abstract format and submit it to organicsinspace@iist.ac.in.
Abstract templateImportant dates
Dignitaries
Dr. Shivkumar Kalyanaraman
Chief Executive Officer
Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF)
Chief Guest
Shri A.S. Kiran Kumar
Distinguished guest
Former Chairman, ISRO
Former Secretary,
Department of Space
Dr. S. Somanath
Guest of Honour
Former Chairman,ISRO
Former Secretary,
Department of Space
Prof. Tarun Souradeep
Director, RRI
Guest of Honour
Dr. B.N. Suresh
Chancellor
IIST trivandrum
Guest of Honour
Speakers
Participants
- Sandeep Ameta
Ashoka University - C P Safvan
Inter University Accelerator Centre - Suriyaprasanth Shanmugasundaram
Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore - Phanindra DVS
Indian Institute of Astrophysics - Krishnendu Gope
IISER Thiruvananthapuram - Soumen Ghosh
Ahmedabad University, India - Swaroop Chandra
California Institute of Technology - Ranjan Gupta
IUCAA, Pune - Rudraditya Sarkar
Department of Chemistry, GSS, GITAM-Hyderabad - Sankar De
Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, Kolkata - Sivarama Krishnan
IIT Madras - Subhash Chandra Kaushik
Government PG College PMCOE, Datia, MP - Vaibhav Prabhudesai
TIFR Mumbai - Ishaani R Kamath
IISER Thiruvananthapuram - Aditya Kelkar
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur - Nabanita Deb
Indian association for the Cultivation of Science - Pooja Chahal
IIT Ropar - Dhanoj Gupta
Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore - Elangannan Arunan
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India - T. J. Dhilip Kumar
IIT Ropar
- Bratati Bhat
Physical Research Laboratory - Narayanasami Sathyamurthy
IISER Mohali - Sulekha Komeravelli
IISER Mohali - Koushik Saha
IIT Dharwad - Sunil Kumar S
IISER Tirupati - Devendra Mani
IIT Kanpur - Anjusha Mathew
M4i Institute, Maastricht University - Sujan Singha
IIT Kanpur - Bini Thomas
Vellore Institute of Technology - Himansu Biswal
National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) - Raghunath Ramabhadran
IISER Tirupati - Soumik Kar
Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad 380009 - SNIGDHA SHARMA
Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore - Bhaswati Mookerjea
TIFR, Mumbai - Anand N
IISER Thiruvananthapuram - Riya Gupta
IIT Kanpur - Sugam Kumar
Inter-University Accelerator Centre - Kinsuk Acharyya
Physical Research Laboratory - Netra Pillai
U.R.Rao Satellite Centre - Dr Manju Srivastava
Dayalbagh Educational Institute
- Priti Mehta
Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University - Rutisha Kotian
Somaiya Vidyavihar University - Manisha Samal
Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, Kolkata - Daly Davis
Somaiya Vidyavihar University - RAMESH NARAYANAN
Department of Energy Science and Engineering [DESE], Indian Institute of Technology Delhi [IITD] - Deba prasad Sahu
Department of Energy Science and Engineering, IIT Delhi - Lokesh Tribedi
UPES, Dehradun and TIFR, Mumbai - Megha Bhatt
Physical Research Laboratory - Dr. Venkateswara Rao Mundlapati
KIIT University, Bhubaneswar - Megha Bhatt
Physical Research Laboratory - Siddhuram Rana
NISER Bhubaneswar - Sriram Vignesh AK
NISER Bhubaneswar - Prasanta Das
Ganpat University - Ginny Karir
Ruhr University Bochum Germany - Gorachand Das
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research Mumbai - Preeti Kumari
IIST - Anant Ram Satpathi
NISER Bhubaneswar - Shyama Narendranath
Indian Space Research Organisation - Kalyan Kumar Chakrabarti
Scottish Church College
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 fee (including 18% GST)
- Students : ₹ 4000
- Others : ₹ 6000
Abstract
Please follow the abstract format and submit it to organicsinspace@iist.ac.in.
Abstract templateCommittees
Patrons
Scientific advisory committee
Prof. Reji Philip
Principal GSS GITAM
Prof. E. Krishnakumar
RRI, Bangaluru
Dr. Aparna Shastri
BARC, Mumbai
Local organizing committee
Dr. Karunasree Merugu
GITAM BLR
Conveners
Co-Convener
Sponsors
Diamond sponsor
Astronomical Society of India
Silver sponsor
Other sponsor
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
Venue
Venue for ASI Symposium 004 on Genesis and Evolution of Organics in Space (2nd 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 have been arranged at the GITAM Bengaluru campus on a payment basis, payment can be made on arrival.
Travel
How to reach us
A. From Kempagowda international 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)
- Take a direct bus to Doddaballapur (e.g., Route 285 series)
- Travel time : 2.5 to 3 hours total
- Cost : ₹50–₹100
- 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
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