On behalf of the Organizing Committee we extend our cordial invitation to the scientists and young researchers to participate in the International Conference on Frontiers at the Chemistry-Allied Sciences Interface (FCASI-2016) to be held on 25th and 26th April, 2016 at the Centre of Advanced Study, Department of Chemistry, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, India. Interdisciplinary research at the interface of chemistry and other allied sciences is of utmost importance for innovative academic as well as industrial research. Research at the interface of chemistry and material sciences using Green Chemistry tools with a focus on designing functional nanoparticle-based materials for catalytic and encapsulation/ delivery applications as well as other materials of commercial importance has gained momentum. The availability of powerful computation techniques helped the chemists for development of new theoretical research. The conference is aimed to cover the areas of contemporary research related to the interdisciplinary research at the interface of Chemistry and other allied branches of science such as pharmaceutical sciences, material sciences, molecular biology, environmental science, geology, etc. so as to provide a common platform for the exchange of most recent findings and developments regarding the understanding, improvement and targeted applications of interface phenomena.

 

About the University

University of Rajasthan, situated in the heart of the Pink City Jaipur, was established in 1947 as a multi-faculty University. UGC has recognized the University amongst the top 15 Indian Universities with Potential for Excellence (UPE) in 2012. The University offers UG, PG, M.Phil. and Ph.D.  programs in  various  disciplines at 37 Departments, 22 Research  Centers  and  6  Constituent  Colleges.  The  University  provides state-of-art research facilities supported through UGC-SAP, UPE, DST-FIST, PURSE, DST - SAIF program grants. Backed up with good infrastructure, the University is an active hub of academic and research activities.

About the Department

The Department of Chemistry is more than fifty years old and is well known for its excellence in academic and research programs in various areas of Chemistry. It is the largest department of the University having 59 faculty members. A significant number of alumni of this Department are working on high positions in National and International institutes as well as industry. The Department is continuously receiving Grants under Special Assistance Programme of the UGC since 1972 and presently has status of Centre of Advanced Study under UGC-SAP program. The Department has been recipient of various Grants from National agencies including Major Equipment  grants  under FIST program of the DST and BSR grant of the UGC. The faculty members are actively engaged in conventional as well as emerging areas of research in Chemistry, have interdisciplinary collaboration with national and international Institutes and Universities.

About the City

Jaipur, founded by Maharaja Jai Singh-II (1693-1743), famous world over as the "Pink City" is 260 km from Delhi and is a major destination in the popular Golden Triangle of Delhi-Agra-Jaipur. Jaipur is both a heritage city that dates back to the 18th century as well as a fast growing modern metropolis with all the trappings of a bustling capital city. The walled city with its pink facade and old heritage buildings attracts a lot of admiration from visitors and the stunning backdrop of ancient hill forts - Nahargarh, Amber, and Jaigarh are apt testimonials of the bygone era and a reminder of their lingering romance and chivalry.

 

 

 

The weather in Jaipur will be quite pleasant during the month of April, the days are usually warm and nights quite pleasant. It is well connected with major cities of India by rail, road and air.