About ICIMCS-2026
About the Institution
Karpagam Academy of Higher Education (KAHE), a premier Deemed-to-be University, is committed to holistic learning and research excellence. The institution encompasses five faculties: Arts, Science, Commerce & Management; Engineering; Architecture, Design & Planning; Pharmacy; and Performing Arts.
It also hosts 13 specialized research centers that drive innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and pioneering research. KAHE has consistently been recognized for its academic and research achievements, securing a position in the 101-150 rank band in the NIRF University Rankings.
On the global front, it is ranked in the Times Higher Education 2025 Interdisciplinary Subject Rankings (401-500) and the Impact Rankings (401-600). With a strong research profile of over 7,500 publications, 70,000 citations, an institutional h-index of 96, and 147 granted patents, KAHE continues to expand knowledge, strengthen international collaborations, and affirm its position as a leading institution in higher education.
About the Department
The Department is running Postgraduate (PG) and Ph.D. programs. The Department is equipped with sophisticated instruments like HPLC, UV-Visible Spectrometer, FT-IR Spectrometer, Gas Chromatographic analyzer, etc.
The main objective of the Department is to impart knowledge among the students in basic areas of Chemistry. Apart from the core courses, knowledge about the latest trends in Chemistry, including Green Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry and Nanochemistry, is also included in the regular curriculum.
Department of Chemistry established two Centres of Excellences, namely, the Advanced Battery Research Centre (ABRC) and the Centre for Material Chemistry (CMC). ABRC is equipped with computer-controlled battery testers and offers test facilities as per International Standards such as IIS, EN, SAE and ICE.
About the Centre for Material Chemistry (CMC)
Centre for Material Chemistry (CMC) is well-established and one of the premium centre at KAHE. CMC is equipped with sophisticated equipment's like Fluorescence Spectrophotometer, TG-DA Thermal analyzer, DSC Thermal analyzer, UVDRS Spectrophotometer, FT-IR Spectrometer (ATR), and Electrochemical workstation.
Currently, the faculties at the centre are working in Electrochemical sensors, Photocatalysis, Supercapacitors, Fluorescent Organic Materials and Pigments.
About ICIMCS - 2026
The International Conference on Innovations in Material Chemistry for Sustainability (ICIMCS-2026) aims to provide a common platform for knowledge sharing among Researchers, Academicians, Practitioners, and Industrialists in areas related to Chemistry and Sustainable Technologies.
It provides a forum for discussing the most recent innovations, trends, experiences and concerns. It will also stimulate efforts to integrate the latest approaches to strengthen and help in shaping its future by fostering communication among participants. The conference will also include keynote addresses by renowned Academicians, Scientists, and Industrialists from Leading organizations, oral and poster presentations.
The Conference will provide the authors and listeners with opportunities for National and International collaboration and networking among Institutions from India and abroad for promoting research and developing Sustainable Technologies.