Institution Name: ABV-Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management Gwalior
Event Type: Conference
Event Mode: Hybrid
Conference Name: 5ᵗʰ International Conference on Advances in Nanomaterials and Devices for Energy and Environment
Conference Start Date: 05 December 2026
Conference End Date: 06 December 2026
About the Conference: CANDEE-2026 is the 5 version of the International Conference being organised by ABV-IIITM Gwalior, focusing on nanomaterials and devices for energy and environment. It brings together researchers and technologists to share advances in material synthesis, characterisation, applications and simulation-based discovery. The event also marks 18 years of AMRG and 28 years of ABV-IIITM Gwalior’s academic excellence.
Conference Tracks:
- Track 1: Advanced Nanomaterials and Functional Devices
- Low-dimensional nanomaterials (0D, 1D and 2D)
- Graphene, Carbon Nanotubes, Fullerenes and Nanodiamonds
- MXenes, TMDs and emerging 2D materials
- Magnetic, multiferroic and spintronic materials
- Semiconductor and metal oxide nanomaterials
- Quantum dots and nanophotonic materials
- Plasmonic and metamaterials
- Nanocomposites and hybrid nanomaterials
- Smart and multifunctional materials
- Flexible and wearable electronic materials
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Track 2: Nanotechnology for Energy and Environment
- Hydrogen production, storage and fuel cells
- Li-ion, Na-ion, K-ion batteries and supercapacitors
- Solar cells and photovoltaic technologies
- Photocatalysis and electrocatalysis
- CO₂ capture, conversion and utilization
- Green hydrogen technologies
- Thermoelectric and piezoelectric materials
- Thin films and nanocoatings
- Water purification and desalination
- Air pollution monitoring
- Waste-to-energy technologies
- Circular economy and sustainable materials
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Track 3: Nanotechnology for Sustainability, Food and Agriculture
- Nano-enabled agriculture
- Precision farming
- Nano-fertilizers and nano-pesticides
- Food packaging and preservation
- Food quality monitoring using nanosensors
- Environmental sensing
- Water resource management
- Soil remediation
- Sustainable biomaterials
- Waste management and resource recovery
- Climate-resilient nanotechnologies
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Track 4: Nanoengineering, Surface Technologies and Advanced Characterization
- Surface engineering and interface science
- Thin-film deposition
- Nanofabrication and plasma processing
- Surface functionalization
- MEMS and NEMS
- Micro/nano manufacturing
- Nanomechanics and tribology
- Electron microscopy
- Advanced spectroscopy
- Synchrotron techniques
- In-situ and operando characterization
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Track 5: Quantum Technologies, AI and Computational Materials
- Quantum materials and devices
- Quantum computing
- Quantum information science
- Artificial Intelligence for materials research
- Machine Learning
- Materials Informatics
- Density Functional Theory (DFT)
- Molecular Dynamics simulations
- Multiscale modelling
- High-throughput materials screening
- Digital twins
- AI-assisted materials discovery
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Track 6: Bio-Nanotechnology, Healthcare and Biomedical Applications
- Nanomedicine
- Targeted drug delivery
- Biomaterials and tissue engineering
- Biosensors and bioelectronics
- Antibacterial and antiviral nanomaterials
- Biodegradable nanomaterials
- Biomedical imaging
- Nano-enabled diagnostics
- Healthcare technologies
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Special Session: Nanoelectronics and Emerging Device Technologies
- Nanoelectronics and molecular electronics
- NEMS and MEMS
- Memory devices
- Neuromorphic computing
- Thin-film transistors
- Spintronics
- Sensors and actuators
- Flexible electronics
- Optoelectronic devices
- Smart electronic systems
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Important Dates:
- Abstract Submission Closing: 15 September 2026
- Acceptance Notification: 16 September 2026
- Early Bird Registration: 30 September 2026
- Conference Registration Closes: 31 October 2026
- Conference Dates: 05-06 December 2026
How to Apply: Registration can be made through the official registration link given below.
Registration Link: https://profanurag.in/IC/candee26/index.php/home
Venue:
ABV-Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management Gwalior, Morena Link Road, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India, 474015
Contact:
Prof. Anurag Srivastava
Convener and General Chair, CANDEE-2026
Advanced Materials Research Group,
Department of Engineering Sciences
ABV-IIITM, Morena Link Road, Gwalior – 474010 (M.P.), INDIA
Fax: +91-0751-2449826
Tel: +91-0751-2449826, 0751-2922133 (AMR Group)
Cell: +91-9826189049
Email: candee.iiitmg@gmail.com | profanurag@gmail.com
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About the ABV-IIITM Gwalior:
Atal Bihari Vajpayee Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management (ABV-IIITM) Gwalior is a premier institute in India specialising in information technology and management education. Established in 1997, it holds the status of an Institute of National Importance. The institute offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes in IT, management, and applied sciences. ABV-IIITM is known for its strong research focus, particularly in areas like artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and computational sciences. With a state-of-the-art campus, the institute fosters innovation, entrepreneurship, and interdisciplinary learning, contributing significantly to India’s technological and managerial
advancements.
