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29 Sep – 1 Oct, 2026 · Pune, India
SAMPADA-2026

International Symposium on
Advanced Materials & Polymers
for Aerospace & Defense Applications

Savitribai Phule Pune University · Pune, India

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Bringing Science & Industry Together

The prime aim of SAMPADA-2026 is to bring together scientists, technologists, researchers and industrialists across the country to exchange views and ideas for scientific collaborations in advanced materials.

The symposium focuses on advanced materials and polymers for Aerospace & Defence Applications — covering synthesis using varied techniques, characterization for intriguing properties, and applications in technologies with societal perspectives.

The event will also cover theoretical aspects of the subject, fostering multi-disciplinary dialogue between academia and industry.

3
Days
6
Themes
4
Institutes

Key Research Areas

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Smart & Multifunction Materials

Next-generation materials with adaptive, multifunctional properties for advanced defense and aerospace systems.

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Polymer and Polymer Composites

High-performance polymer composite systems engineered for lightweight, strength, and aerospace-grade reliability.

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Nanomaterials and Coatings

Cutting-edge nanomaterials and functional coatings with tailored properties for extreme operational environments.

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Additive Manufacturing

Advanced 3D printing and additive manufacturing processes enabling complex material geometries and structures.

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Materials for Extreme Environments

Development of materials capable of withstanding extreme temperatures, pressures and radiation conditions.

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AI/ML in Materials Science

Leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning to accelerate materials discovery and characterization.

Important Dates

Abstract
01 Jun
2026
Abstract Submission Opens
Deadline
20 Aug
2026
Abstract Submission Deadline
Notification
30 Aug
2026
Abstract Acceptance Notice
Registration
01 Aug
2026
Registration Opens
Deadline
12 Sep
2026
Registration Deadline
Event
29 Sep–
1 Oct
SAMPADA-2026 Symposium

⚠ Limited abstracts will be accepted

Registration Fees

Two-tier pricing — register early to avail lower fees

① First 300 Participants — Early Bird (Up to 12th September 2026)
Category Academic Industrial
UG / PG Students₹3,000₹5,000
Research Scholars₹5,000₹7,000
Faculty / Staff₹7,000₹9,000
Invited Speakers₹12,000₹25,000
Exhibition₹5,000₹25,000
Premium Registration *₹30,000₹30,000
Accompanying Person₹10,000₹10,000
② After 300 Participants — Standard (After 1st September 2026)
Category Academic Industrial
UG / PG Students₹5,000₹7,000
Research Scholars₹7,000₹9,000
Faculty / Staff₹9,000₹11,000
Invited Speakers₹15,000₹30,000
Exhibition₹10,000₹50,000
Premium Registration *₹45,000₹45,000

* Premium Registration includes accommodation.  |  Registration fees do not include accommodation charges for other categories. Only limited accommodation is available at the Academic Guest House.

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Organizing Institutions

Prizes & Awards

🏆
Award
Best Poster Presentation
1. Engineered Science Society Awards
2. Royal Society of Chemistry Awards
🏅
Award
Best Oral Presentation
Honoring excellence in oral research presentations at the symposium

Publication Partners

1
i-SAMPADA
Abstract book-2026 ↗
2
i-SAMPADA
Proceeding-2026 ↗

Symposium Leadership

Chief Patron
Hon'ble Dr. Suresh W. Gosavi
Vice Chancellor, SPPU, Pune
Patron
Hon'ble Dr. BHVS Narayana Murthy
Vice Chancellor, DIAT (DU), Pune
Patron
Hon'ble Dr. R. Ratheesh
Director General, C-MET
Patron
Hon'ble Dr. Parag Kalkar
Pro-Vice Chancellor, SPPU, Pune
Patron
Hon'ble Dr. B B Kale
MRSI, Pune
Patron
Dr. Dinesh Amalnerkar
President, Maharashtra Academy of Sciences
Patron
Prof. S. B. Bhirud
Vice-Chancellor, COEP Technological University, Pune
Co-Patron
Dr. S. D. Sartale
Department of Physics, SPPU, Pune
Co-Patron
Dr. S. R. Jadkar
School of Energy Studies, SPPU, Pune
Co-Patron
Dr. V. L. Mathe
Dept. of Electronics & Instrumentation Science, SPPU, Pune
Co-Patron
Dr. A. G. Banpurkar
Scientific Computing, Modeling & Simulation, SPPU, Pune
Co-Patron
Dr. Sangeeta Kale
DIAT (DU), Pune
Co-Patron
Dr. Sunit Rane
C-MET, Pune
Co-Patron
Dr. Raymond Duraiswami
Department of Environmental Science
Co-Patron
Dr. Somnath Nandi
Department of Technology, SPPU, Pune
Co-Patron
Prof. S. S. Mohite
PI, ANRF-PAIR, COEP Technological University, Pune
Co-Patron
Dr. Tejashree Bhave
DIAT (DU), Pune
Chairman
Prof. S. R. Jadkar
SPPU, Pune

Scientific Committees

Organizing Committee

  • Dr. Y. D. Kolekar
  • Dr. N. B. Chaure
  • Dr. H. M. Pathan
  • Dr. S. S. Dahiwale
  • Dr. R. C. Kambale
  • Dr. S. G. Kulkarni
  • Dr. D. S. Sidhaye
  • Dr. Bhagyashree P. Joshi
  • Dr. Aditi C. Joshi
  • Dr. Pranoti S. Bansode
  • Dr. Shweta Jagtap
  • Ms. Pallavi S. Meshram
  • Dr. Shamal L. Chinke
  • Ms. Swati B. Jadhav
  • Dr. Adinath Funde
  • Dr. Preeti Vairale
  • Dr. Vaishali Shah
  • Dr. Bhalachandra Pujari
  • Dr. Bhalachandra Gore
  • Dr. M. V. Kulkarni
  • Dr. P. V. Adhyapak
  • Dr. Ramachandra S. Kalubarme
  • Dr. R. R. Hawaldar
  • Dr. Nageshwar D. Khupse
  • Dr. S. S. Arbuj
  • Dr. R. V. Kashid
  • Dr. Chetan J. Bhongale
  • Dr. Tejashree Bhave
  • Dr. Suvarna Datar
  • Dr. Devansh Dhire
  • Dr. A. V. R. Murthy
  • Dr. Shyamal Mondal
  • Prof. M. R. Nandagaonkar
  • Prof. N. B. Dhokey
  • Prof. S. P. Butee
  • Dr Krishna Daware

Advisory Committee

  • Prof. (Dr.) C. N. R. Rao
  • Prof. J. J. Lee
  • Prof. Sunil Bhagawat
  • Prof. Ashutosh Sharma
  • Prof. Brajesh Pandey
  • Prof. Dinesh Aswal
  • Prof. E. Magesh
  • Prof. P. S. Anil Kumar
  • Prof. R. O. Dusane
  • Prof. C. D. Lokhande
  • Prof. Venugopal Achanta
  • Dr. V. Venkateswara Rao
  • Dr. Punit Tandon
  • Dr. Ashish Lele
  • Dr. Mariya Aleksandrova
  • Dr. Zehra Edis
  • Dr. Kwun Nam Hui

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