The Department of Physics at the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur is delighted to announce the International Symposium on Advanced Materials and Devices (SAMDeV 2025), scheduled for 19–20 December 2025 at the Bose Institute, Kolkata, India. This prestigious event is being organized by the Department of Physics, IIT Kharagpur, as part of the Institute’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
SAMDeV 2025 aims to bring together leading researchers, academicians, and industry experts to discuss recent advances in Materials and Device Modelling, Quantum Materials and Devices, Optoelectronic and Photonic Technologies, and Electronic Sensors. The symposium will also honor Prof. Samit Kumar Ray in celebration of his 35 years of distinguished contributions to research, teaching, and knowledge sharing in the fields of materials science and device technology. Different technical Sessions will highlight how computational modelling accelerates material design and device optimization, how quantum materials and devices enable transformative applications in computing and sensing, and how innovations in optoelectronics, photonics, and electronic sensors are shaping sustainable energy, communication, healthcare, and smart technologies. The symposium will provide a vibrant forum for scientific exchange and collaboration, fostering innovation and shaping the future of advanced materials and devices.

SAMDeV Announcement, Themes & Highlights

Announcement

● Several best poster awards session-wise.
● Student Travel Grants (Only Registered Students are Applicable).
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* Note: Travel support only for students in sleeper class.
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Conference Themes

● Advanced Materials & Device Modelling and Simulation
● Quantum Materials and Devices
● Optoelectronic and Photonic Technologies
● Electronic Sensors and Emerging Functional Devices

Conference Highlights

● Plenary and invited talks by eminent national and international experts
● Technical sessions on emerging topics in materials science and device engineering
● Interactive panel discussions and networking opportunities
● Industrial exhibitions and sponsorship showcases

Important Dates

Registration Details:

Category
Registration
International Faculty/Scientist/Corporate
USD 250
International Student
USD 100
Indian Faculty/Scientist
INR 8000
Indian Student
INR 3000
Industry
INR 15000

Sponsors Details:

S.No.
Sponsorship
Charges
Inclusions
1.
Diamond
INR 4,00,000
Sponsorship acknowledgment during opening session, Advert in conference booklet-Full page, 20-minute technical talk, Exhibition stall, Delegate registration-6
2.
Platinum
INR 2,00,000
Sponsorship acknowledgment during opening session, Advert in conference booklet-half page, Exhibition stall, Delegate registration-4
3.
Gold
INR 1,00,000
Sponsorship acknowledgment during opening session, Exhibition stall, Delegate registration-3
4.
Silver
INR 50,000
Sponsorship acknowledgment during opening session, Delegate registration-2

SAMDeV Organizer

Patron

Patron

Prof. Suman Chakraborty
Director, IIT Kharagpur

Co-Patron

Prof. Somnath Bharadwaj
HoD of Dept. of Physics, IIT Kharagpur

General Chair

Prof. Amal Kumar Das


Dept. of Physics, IIT Kharagpur

Prof. Rajat Mahapatra


Electronics and Communication Engineering, NIT Durgapur

Secretaries

Prof. Partha Roy Chaudhuri


Dept. of Physics, IIT Kharagpur

Prof. Shivakiran B N Bhaktha


Dept. of Physics, IIT Kharagpur

Prof. Kaustuv Das


Dept. of Physics, Jadavpur University