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Foreword :
In the ceramic world “alumina” is a wonder material and it has been so
since 1821 when its mother ore, bauxite, was discovered and more
effectively since 1887 when the Bayer process was invented. During the
last one hundred and twenty years penetrative and persistent scientific
endeavours helped establish multifarious dimensions of
composition-structure-property relationships of different alumina phases.
This created the base for a global industry involving the production of
over four million tonnes of alumina as an oxide. Thus, over the decades,
one could see the growth of such industrial sectors as refractories,
abrasives, whiteware, spark plug and other ceramics – both globally and
locally.
Notwithstanding such developments, a question that has started surfacing
in recent times is : have we reached the ultimate potential of alumina as
an industrial material?
Perhaps not. Looking at the newer processes of
alumina synthesis, its improved formability, compositing opportunities,
biocompatibility, etc, it seems that newer business prospects based on new
forms of aluminas are inevitable. The application of nanoscience and
technology to the aluminas is unfolding further opportunities that were
totally unknown hitherto. Thus, one can observe the emerging business
fields of ballistic protection, membranes, bioceramics, catalysts, etc.
Some of the competing ceramic materials in these fields have made some
progress but have not succeeded to displace the aluminas from their
well-earned supremacy.
Realizing these superior potentials of alumina, the Indian Ceramic Society
jointly with the Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute has decided
to organize an International Conference on “High-Tech Aluminas and
Unfolding their Business Prospects” based on newer alumina formulations.
The Conference will have a duration of three days, in which one session
will be devoted to the status of aluminas in the realm of nanoscience and
nanotechnology.
The Conference will have a mix of invited talks and poster
papers coupled with an exhibition. While the invited talks will present
the modern international scenario vis-à-vis the basic theme of the
seminar, the poster presentations will reveal the current efforts in R&D
and new industrial practices.
Broad areas to be covered :
The conference will address the need of the international community
related to advanced technologies of alumina. It is expected that newer and
proven technologies will be highlighted for general awareness of the
modern industrial development and for possible transfer of some of them to
interested and capable entrepreneurs. Interactions among the participants,
speakers and international experts would help to find out newer research
and development areas. Based on these the topics expected to be covered
are : (a) Ballistic protection (b) Ceramic membranes (c) Bioceramics (d)
Semiconductor processing plant materials (e) Abrasive materials (f)
Catalyst and catalyst host (g) Nano-technology in the field of alumina
ceramics.
Who should participate :
Technical and managerial personnel from the industry, R&D personnel from
both industry and academic institutions, entrepreneurs interested in new
ceramic technology, personnel from start-up companies related to ceramics,
teachers, students and others interested in the basic theme are expected
to participate in this conference. Participation of the industries with
their product and technology particularly to showcase the cutting edge
technologies available for production of high purity alumina would make a
significant impact on the delegates, particularly for enhancement of
knowledge and possible business |
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Indian
Ceramic Society :
The Society was founded on April 15, 1928 with the primary objective of
promoting friendship and co-operation among all those who are engaged in
the manufacturing of ceramic products or in teaching of the ceramics, or
in any other way connected with ceramics and interested in the advancement
of knowledge, art and technology connected therewith. With the passage of
time, the Society has grown to a considerable extent and its activities
have increased manifold. It has now over 1700 members, with 14 local
chapters.
The Society aims at bringing about a synergy of industry and educational
institutions and professionals in the field of ceramics.
Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute :
Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute (CG & CRI), a national
laboratory under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR),
started its function in 1944 and was formally inaugurated on August 26,
1950.
The Institute is the only organisation in India pursuing R&D in glass and
one among a few engaged in R&D in ceramics. The main achievements of the
Institute have been in the following areas : Optical glass, radiation
resistant glass, laser glass, low expansion glass, sol gel processing of
special ceramic and glass coating, optical communication fibers, optical
fiber based sensors, arsenic and iron removal technology for water,
bioceramic implants and prostheses, solid state sensors, solid oxide fuel
cells, lithium battery, engineering structural ceramics, specialized
refractory materials and traditional ceramics. The institute has been
serving various sectors in the country including strategic, societal and
the general industries. It has one of the best facilities in the country
for the processing of ceramics and glass materials and characterising
them. During its existence of more than 5 decades, it has served the glass
and ceramic community adequately.
K O L K A T A
Kolkata, earlier known as Calcutta, is the port of entry to the Eastern
Gateway, former Capital of India until 1912 during the British rule,
wherein is concentrated the quintessence of Indian Culture and where West
merged with East to light the flame of resurgent National consciousness of
modern India. Job Charnock, a British architect and engineer built this
city on the East bank of river Hooghly, based on the three villages –
Gobindapur, Sutanati and Kolkata on August 24, 1689, and he established
here the trade headquarters of East India Company, founded by the British.
Kolkata, capital of the state of West Bengal, retains the relics of the
historic past while keeping pace with the present. Here is a city in which
monuments of architectural splendour, old picturesque churches and temples
and cultural treasures stand side by side with modern skyscrapers,
industries of repute and a modern way of life. It has now become the most
modern hub of IT sectors in India. The enviable growth in all spheres has
placed the city in the global atlas.
It is the city of Nobel and other laureates – Nobel laureate Sir Ronald
Ross, born in India, discovered the malaria parasite; Nobel laureate poet
Rabindranath Tagore; Nobel laureate Dr C. V. Raman of “Raman Effect” fame;
Oscar winner film maker Satyajit Ray and Nobel peace prize winner Mother
Teresa. Another Nobel laureate is the Indian Economist Prof Amartya Sen,
who has also a deep connection with this city.
During February, the city is attractive for its charming weather. The
average maximum and minimum temperatures are 25°C and 12°C respectively.
Light woollen dress is sufficient.
Venue :
Meghnad Saha auditorium of Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute
(CG & CRI). CG & CRI is located in south Kolkata, adjacent to Jadavpur
University. It is 25, 12 and 8 km from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose
International airport, Howrah and Sealdah railway stations respectively. International Advisory
Committee Prof
Anthony G. Evans (USA), Dr Gian Nicola Babini (Italy), Prof Pietro
Vincenzini (Italy), Prof Koichi Niihara (Japan), Prof E. C. Subbarao
(India), Prof Sumio Sakka (Japan), Dr Mike Swain (Australia), Dr P. Rama
Rao (India).
National Advisory Committee
Dr H. S. Maiti (Chairman), Dr Srikumar
Banerjee, Dr B. N. Suresh, Mr D. Bhattacharya, Mr Shyam Merani, Dr J.
Mukhopadhyay, Dr Sitaram Koka, Prof S. P. Mehrotra, Dr D. Banerjee, Dr
Laxman Prasad, Dr G. Swaminathan.
National
Organising Committee
Prof F. D. Gnanam (Chairman), Dr D. Ganguli
(Co-Chairman), Dr Anjan Kumar Chatterjee (Co-Chairman), Dr Goutam Banerjee
(Co-Chairman), Mr S. Chakrabarti (Member-Secretary), Mr Amal Kr Guha
(Treasurer), Mr Swapan Kr Guha, Dr Parag Bhargava, Dr Bikramjit Basu, Dr
A. L. Shashi Mohan, Dr D. Basu, Dr S. K. Bhadra, Dr H. S. Tripathi, Dr
Amitava Chakrabarti, Dr S. Majumder, Mr Kamal Kachuria, Mr B. Malik, Dr P.
K. Das Poddar, Dr S. K. Das, Dr S. N. Roy, Dr Saikat Maitra, Dr P. G. Pal,
Dr K. G. K. Warrier.
Tentative
Speakers Dr
Eugene Medvedovski (Canada), Dr Thomas Holmes (USA), Dr A. K. Chatterjee
(India), Dr Anthony R. Kjar (Australia), Prof Larry Hench (UK), Prof Peter
Greil (Germany), Prof Tetsuya Tateishi (Japan), Dr Gian Nicola Babini
(Italy), Dr Michael Corridan (USA), Prof Andre Larbot (France), Prof Rishi
Raj (USA), Dr Dinesh Agarwal (USA), Prof Richard J. Brook (UK), Mr Jahir
Ahmed (Bangladesh), Prof Arvind Varma (USA), Dr Marc Hoffman (Australia),
Prof Joaquin Coronas (Spain), Dr Dibakar Bhattacharyya (USA), Dr Andreas
Putz (Germany), Dr Praveen Tiwari (China), Dr Charles D. E. Lakeman (USA),
Prof Arthur H. Heuer (USA), Dr Yoke Fong (China), Dr J. Mukhopadhyay
(India), Dr B. K. Satapathy (India), Dr G. Sundararajan (India), Prof
Nuwong Chollacoop (Thailand), Dr A. M. Rajendran (USA), Dr Subodh Ghonge
(USA) and Dr Robert Pompe (Sweden). |
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Registration fees :
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Up to December 15,
2007 |
After December 15,
2007 |
| Members of InCerS
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Rs.2000/-
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Rs.3000/- |
| Non-Members
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Rs.3000/-
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Rs.3500/- |
| Spouses
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Rs.1000/- |
Rs.1000/- |
| Overseas Delegates
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US $ 300
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US $ 350 |
| Spouses
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US $ 150 |
US $ 200 |
(For registration details, Indian participants should contact the
Conference Secretariat)
Payments should be made by bank draft/bank transfer/bankers cheque payable
to “Aluminas-2008” at Service Branch of Punjab National Bank,
Ballygunge Branch, Kolkata, India.
No provision for spot registration.
Exhibition :
A 3-day exhibition will be held in parallel
with the conference offering the excellent opportunity for the
manufactures of ceramic products, machinery, instruments, kiln, and raw
material suppliers. It will be an ideal forum to meet the delegates from
India and abroad, and study the business opportunities in the new
expanding world marteks following the rapid changes in the demand profile
and also the future trends and strategies.
STALLS TARIFF
3 m × 3 m Rs.40,000/- (US $ 1600)
Sponsorship :
Category
Fee
Sponsor
Rs.1,00,000/- (US $ 4,000)
Co-sponsor
Rs.60,000/- (US $ 2,400)
Banner : 1 m × 2.2 m = Rs.5,000/-
| Positions
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Indian
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Foreign |
| Back Cover (Colour)
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40,000/-
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$ 1,600 |
| 2nd and 3rd
Cover (Colour) |
30,000/-
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$ 1,200 |
| Full Page (Colour)
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15,000/-
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$ 600 |
| Full Page
(Black / White) |
8,000/-
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Accommodation :
Accommodation in Guest Houses and Hostels, although limited, will be
available on first come first serve basis. However, the delegates may stay
in different hotels at their own cost.
Contact Person :
Mr. S. Chakrabarti
Secretary
Indian Ceramic Society
Care : CGCRI
Jadavpur
Kolkata – 700 031
TeleFax : 91 33 24138878
Email : incers@cal2.vsnl.net.in
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A FEW PLACES OF INTEREST IN AND AROUND KOLKATA
Indian Museum
Built in 1857, it is an impressive building in the Italian style of
architecture. This is the largest museum in the country. The Museum has
six sections : Art Archaeology, Anthropology, Geology, Zoology and
Industry (Economic Botany). Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (March to
November) and 10 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. (December to February). Closed on
Mondays.
Victoria Memorial Hall and Museum
Situated on Kolkata Maidan. Victoria Memorial stands majestic in its
symmetrical construction of white marble. There is an Art Gallery and
Museum inside. The surrounding open space, beautifully laid out with
trees, pools and lawns, is one of the most cherished areas of Calcutta. .
Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (March to October) and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
(November to February). Closed on Mondays and gazetted holidays. Two
regular SON-ET-LUMIERE (Sound & Light) shows depicting the history of
Bengal. Bengali 7.15 p.m., English 8.15 p.m.; entry : East Gate.
Academy of fine Arts
Collections include contemporary Indian Art. Rabindra Gallery contains
original paintings, manuscripts and personal belongings of Rabindranath
Tagore. The Academy also runs an Artists’ Studio for the benefit of
working artists. Moreover, this is an important centre of cultural
activities. Theatrical shows are held in the auditorium daily. Art
Galleries open from 12 noon to 8 p.m. Closed on Mondays.
Birla Planetarium
The Planetarium is similar to that in London. Regular astronomical shows
are presented here with commentaries in different languages. Shows from
11.30 a.m. to 8.30. p.m. Closed on Mondays.
Birla Industrial and Technological Museum
Located near the crossing of Syed Amir Ali Avenue and Gurusaday Road. The
Museum deals with basic science and technology; and has large number of
exhibits, designed, prepared and fabricated at its own workshop. Open from
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed on Mondays.
Marble Palace
Situated in an artistically laid out garden, the palace is full of rare
collection of antiques of immense artistic and historical value. Wonderful
curios, china and a couple of painting by Rubens are only a few to mention
of the spectrum of attraction of the palace. The Marble Palace is situated
on Muktaram Babu Street, off Chittaranjan Avenue. Open from 10 a.m. to 4
p.m. Closed on Mondays and Thursdays. Entrance on appointment with the
Curator.
Jain Temple
Exquisite in design and construction, the Pareshnath Jain Temple is a
beautiful temple in Calcutta. Built in 1867, the temple is laid out in an
attractive garden. Open from 6 a.m. to 12 noon and 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. daily.
Indian Botanical Garden
Spread over an area of 273 acres on the west bank of the Ganga, Indian
Botanical Garden is the largest of its kind in India. Laid out in 1787,
the garden contains 12,000 living perennial plants and over two and a half
million dried-out plant specimens in the herbarium, collected from all
over the world. Among specialities are the Palm House, the Orchid House,
the Fernery, the cacti and succulents, the pine and bamboo collection,
giant Amazonian water lilies and the famous Great Banyan Tree, 26 meters
high, 300 meters in circumference and more than 250 years old. 9 km from
Calcutta. It is a lovely picnic spot. Open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Dakshineswar Temple
At Dakshineswar, 12 km away from the city centre, a beautiful temple
dedicated to Goddess Kali is situated on the bank of the Ganga. A
Navaratna Temple (with nine ratnas or towers), built by Rani Rashmoni,
Dakshineswar Temple is associated with the great religious prophet
Ramakrishna Paramahansa. There are also twelve Shiva temples and a temple
of Radhakrishna at Dakshineswar.
Belur Math
Belur Math, 10 km from Kolkata and 3 km from Dakshineswar across the Ganga,
is the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Math and Mission that controls more
than 100 centres in India and abroad. The main temple dedicated to
Ramakrishna Paramahansa is a magnificent temple with remarkable
architectural specialities. The Vivekananda temple has been built in
memory of Swami Vivekananda, his great disciple. Open from 6.30 a.m. to 11
a.m. and 4 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. (3.30 p.m. to 7 p.m. during winter).
Science City
Situated at the eastern fringe of Kolkata near EM Bypass and JBS Haldane
Avenue, it offers facilities for meeting the robotic dinosaurs in real
life action, exploring the dense forest of Serengeti, search for life in
outer space, riding a time Machine to enter the Pyramids or a Volcano.
There are numerous other exotic experiences awaiting the visitors. It is
the only one of its kind in India. Open everyday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
including Sundays and holidays.
Birla Temple
Situated in the south-central part of the city, this newly built marble
temple is exquisitely decorated and brightly illuminated with idols of
Hindu deities inside. It offers a feast for the eyes specially in evening
time. It is a place for worship reverberating with devotional melodies. |
