About Us

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Abstract Submission Date Extended to 20 November 2025

Alphonsa College, established in 1964 and managed by the Catholic Diocese of Pala, is a premier institution for women’s higher education affiliated with Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam. Guided by the motto “Lighted for Life,” the college is dedicated to the holistic empowerment of women through quality education that fosters intellectual growth, moral integrity and social responsibility. The college offers various Under Graduate, Post Graduate and Research programmes in Arts, Science and Commerce by integrating the contemporary educational trends while ensuring a strong foundation in the core principles. In line with its vision—“The perfect woman nobly planned”—the institution strives to create self-reliant and liberated young women, rooted in cultural values and equipped to be agents of social transformation in their families and society. The college’s excellence extends beyond academics into the field of sports and has earned numerous national and international accolades.

Situated on the banks of the Meenachil river, Alphonsa College, Pala, stands at the heart of one of Kerala’s most vibrant educational hubs, Pala. Renowned for its flourishing spice and rubber trade, Pala is also a gateway to the high ranges, surrounded by numerous tourist destinations that reflect the region’s natural charm and cultural vitality.

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS

The Department of Physics was established in 1964 to impart higher education to young women of the region. The department started B.Sc Degree Programme in Physics in 1967. In 2000, the  department introduced a Vocational B.Sc Physics Programme with Computer Applications as the vocational subject, marking a step towards interdisciplinary learning. With the implementation of Four Year Undergraduate Programme in 2024, the department now offers B. Sc Physics (Honours) with specializations in Material Science, Space Physics and Computational Physics.

 

Patron

H.E. Mar Joseph Kallarangatt

Bishop, Eparchy of Pala

 

College Manager

Msgr. Rev. Dr. Joseph Thadathil

Proto Syncellus, Eparchy of Pala

 

Administrative Committee

Prof. Sr. Minimol Mathew

Principal

Dr. Sr. Manju Elizabeth Kuruvilla

Ms. Manju Jose

Vice – Principals

Rev. Fr. Kuriakose Vellachalil

Bursar

 

Organizing Committee

Ms. Rekha Mathew

Convenor

Dr. Vijutha Sunny

Head of the Department

Prof. Minu Joy

Ms. Cincila T. Joy

Dr. Sr. Priya Antony

Dr. Annu Paul

 

 

ICAMF 2025

 

The International Conference on Advanced Materials for Future, ICAMF 2025 serves as a premier platform for interaction, knowledge exchange and collaboration among Scientists, Academicians, Researchers and Industry professionals. By bringing together experts and emerging researchers from diverse disciplines, the Conference aims to foster meaningful dialogues, inspire innovative ideas and promote partnerships that drive advancements in Material Science and Technology. ICAMF 2025 offers an excellent opportunity to update one’s knowledge base and explore the latest developments, innovations, and research trends in the field of advanced materials. It also aims to motivate and inspire students, providing them with valuable exposure to current research trends and opportunities.

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Abstract Submission Date Extended to 20 November 2025

CALL FOR PAPERS

The International Conference on Advanced Materials for Future (ICAMF 2025) invites submission of high-quality research papers presenting recent advancements, innovative findings and emerging applications of advanced materials in Science, Engineering and related fields. Abstract Book will be released during the Conference. Selected papers will be published as book chapters with ISBN. Awards for best oral/ poster presentations will be given during the conference based on scientific significance, originality and technical quality.

Posters printed on cloth/paper canvas should be in the portrait format of dimensions 3 feet wide and 4 feet in height.

THRUST AREAS

|Advanced Materials & Characterisation |Biomaterials |Biomimetic Materials |Building Materials |Circular Economy & Recycling |Computational & AI driven Materials Design |Fusion Materials |Materials for Electronics & Sensors |Nanocomposites |Photonic & Optoelectronic Materials |Quantum & 2D Materials | Soft Matter |Strategic & Functional Materials |Sustainable & Green Materials |Sustainable Energy & Storage|

 

Advisory Committee

 

Prof. M R Anantharaman

Visiting Professor, School of Nano Science and Nano Technology, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam

Dr. Harikrishna Varma P R

Act. Head, Biomedical Technology Wing, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology, Trivandrum

Dr. John Philip FNASc

Emeritus Professor, CUSAT, Former Associate Director- MMG, Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Kalpakkam

Prof. Sagayaraj Pappu

Dean, Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research, Chennai

Dr. Juna Sathian

Group Leader, School of Engineering, Physics & Mathematics, Northumbria University, Newcastle

Prof. Malini K A

Vimala College, Thrissur

Prof. Deepthy Menon

Nanobioengineering Group, Amrita Center for Nanosciences and Molecular Medicine, Kochi

Prof. Sindhu S

Department of Nanoscience and Technology, University of Calicut

Dr. T N Narayanan

Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Hyderabad

Dr. Anbumozhi Angayarkanni S

SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur 603203

Dr. Sudhanshu Shekhar Pati

National Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur

 

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Speakers

SPEAKERS
Prof. M R Anantharaman
Prof. M R Anantharaman
Visiting Professor
School of Nano Science and Nano Technology, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
Dr. Harikrishna Varma P R
Dr. Harikrishna Varma P R
Act. Head, Biomedical Technology Wing
Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology, Trivandrum
Dr. John Philip FNASc
Dr. John Philip FNASc
Emeritus Professor, CUSAT
Former Associate Director- MMG, Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Kalpakkam
Dr. Juna Sathian
Dr. Juna Sathian
Group Leader
School of Engineering, Physics & Mathematics, Northumbria University, Newcastle
Senior Capt. Bindu Sebastian
Senior Capt. Bindu Sebastian
Air India Express Ltd.
Alumna, Alphonsa College, Pala
Prof. Sindhu S
Prof. Sindhu S
Department of Nanoscience and Technology
University of Calicut
Dr. T N Narayanan
Dr. T N Narayanan
Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
Hyderabad
Dr. Teny Theresa John
Dr. Teny Theresa John
Department of Physics
BITS Pilani, K K Birla Goa Campus
Dr. Sudhanshu Shekhar Pati
Dr. Sudhanshu Shekhar Pati
National Institute of Technology
Jamshedpur
Dr. Rajesh Kumar Raju
Dr. Rajesh Kumar Raju
National Research Council
Canada
Dr. Chitra Lekha C S
Dr. Chitra Lekha C S
School of Nano Science & Nanotechnology
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
Dr. Deepa K G
Dr. Deepa K G
Department of Physics
University of Kerala
Dr. Vidya Kochat
Dr. Vidya Kochat
Materials Science Centre
Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
Dr. Sreeram P R
Dr. Sreeram P R
Material Science and Nano Engineering
Rice University, USA
Joe Sunny
Joe Sunny
Institute of Physics
University of Augsburg, Germany
Registration

Dates to Remember

 

Abstract Submission : 20 November, 2025

Registration Deadline : 20 November, 2025

Notification of Acceptance :20 November, 2025

Full paper Submission : 20 November, 2025

Conference Dates  : 02-03 December, 2025

 

Registration Fee Details

 

UG & PG Students       : 1000 INR

Research Scholars        : 1500 INR

Faculty                            :  2000 INR

Industry                          : 3000 INR

Accompanying Person : 1000 INR

Foreign Delegates         : 40 USD

 

 

Payment Details

 

Name of Account Holder  : Convenor, ICAMF 2025 Organising Committee

Account Number  :  44586176139

IFSC  : SBIN0070727

Bank   : State Bank of India

Branch   : Kadappattoor, Pala

 

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Accommodation About Pala

About Pala

Situated on the banks of the river Meenachil, Pala stands at the heart of one of Kerala’s most vibrant educational hubs.
Renowned for its flourishing spice and rubber trade, Pala is also a gateway to the high ranges, surrounded by numerous tourist destinations that reflect the region’s natural charm and cultural vitality.

Pala Town
Rubber Plantation
Spices of Kerala

Transportation

  • Nearest Airport: Cochin International Airport – 72 km
  • Nearest Railway Station: Kottayam – 24 km
  • KSRTC Bus Station: Pala – 3 km

College Location

Alphonsa College Location

Alphonsa College is located in Arunapuram P.O, Pala, Kottayam District, Kerala, India.

Nearby Tourist Places

Vembanad LakeVagamon HillsVagamon HillsThattekkad Bird SanctuaryTea Plantations in MunnarPanchalimeduKodanad View PointCoir MuseumSt. Alphonsa's TombAlappuzha Beach
Contact Us

Ms. Rekha Mathew, Convenor

Ph. 9446968236

 

Dr. Vijutha Sunny, Head of the Department

Ph. 7907291618

 

Email:

icamf2025@alphonsacollege.in