Dr. Jinesh K. B
Professor, Department of Physics, IIST, Thiruvananthapuram
Materials for Next-Generation Memory Technology
International Conference
PADARTHA 2025
National Conference on Material Science for Sustainability
5–6 March 202510th edition of PADARTHA · Diamond Jubilee Celebrations
About the Conference
A flagship academic platform of the Department of Physics, fostering research exchange and scientific collaboration.
The Department of Physics, St. Xavier's College, Thumba, successfully organised PADARTHA 2025 — National Conference on Material Science for Sustainability on 5–6 March 2025. The conference marked the 10th edition of PADARTHA, the annual seminar series initiated by the Department in 2016 to commemorate National Science Day. This year's edition was particularly significant as it was held as part of the Diamond Jubilee Celebrations of St. Xavier's College, Thumba.
The two-day conference featured invited talks, oral presentations and poster presentations covering contemporary areas of material science and sustainable technologies. The conference provided an active platform for young researchers to present their work and interact with researchers and academicians from different institutions.
PADARTHA 2025 concluded on a high note, providing a valuable forum for knowledge exchange, research interaction and collaboration in material science and sustainability. The event reaffirmed the commitment of the Department of Physics and St. Xavier's College, Thumba, to promoting academic excellence, scientific research and innovation.
Opening Session
Inauguration
The conference was inaugurated by Prof. Sabu Thomas, Former Vice-Chancellor, Mahatma Gandhi University, who delivered the keynote address. His address highlighted recent developments in material science and the role of advanced materials in addressing challenges related to sustainability.
- Fr. Dr. Sunny Jose SJ, Manager, St. Xavier's College
- Dr. Nisha Rani D, Principal
- Dr. Renju R Krishnan, Head, Department of Physics
- Dr. Mahesh N R, Coordinator, PADARTHA 2025
Invited Speakers
Dr. Jerry Alfred Fereiro
Assistant Professor, School of Chemistry, IISER Thiruvananthapuram
The Feasibility of Using Proteins in Solid-State Electronic Gas Sensors
Participation
Sixteen research scholars participated through presentations, including 14 oral presentations and two poster presentations. Participants included research scholars from institutions such as Sunrise University, Rajasthan, and Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, contributing to meaningful academic discussions and exchange of ideas.
Best Oral Presentation Awards
Awards were sponsored by Prof. Bijoy John Philip, Former Head, Department of Physics, St. Xavier's College.
First Prize
Sumitha M S
Women's College, Thiruvananthapuram
Second Prize
Indujalekshmi J
Department of Physics, University of Kerala
Sponsors & Support
The successful conduct of PADARTHA 2025 was made possible through the support of the college management, sponsors, faculty members, research scholars and students. The conference received sponsorship from the Management of St. Xavier's College, SV TVS Automobile Dealer, and Kadinamkulam Service Cooperative Bank.
Highlights