LOOKING BACK: NMSB-1
The inaugural 1st National Meeting on Sodium(-ion) Batteries (NMSB-1) organized at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB) on October 4–6, 2024, by the IITB Research Hub for Green Energy and Sustainability (GESH) and the Advanced Batteries & Ceramics Laboratory.
The Grand Success of NMSB-1 at IIT Bombay
The journey began with the 1st National Meeting on Sodium(-ion) Batteries (NMSB-1), held from October 4–6, 2024, at the Victor Menezes Convention Centre (VMCC), IIT Bombay.
Organized by the IITB Research Hub for Green Energy and Sustainability (GESH) and the Advanced Batteries & Ceramics Laboratory, under the leadership of Prof. Amartya Mukhopadhyay (Convener) and Prof. Srinivasan Ramakrishnan (co-Convener), the conference was a grand success. It was officially endorsed by the Battery Research Society (of India) and The Electrochemical Society of India.
Leadership & Endorsements
- •Conveners: Prof. Amartya Mukhopadhyay (Convener) & Prof. Srinivasan Ramakrishnan (co-Convener)
- •Organizing Bodies: IITB Research Hub for Green Energy and Sustainability (GESH) & Advanced Batteries & Ceramics Laboratory
- •Endorsed By: Battery Research Society (of India) (BRS) & The Electrochemical Society of India (ECSI)
- •Chief Guest: Dr. V. K. Saraswat, Member, NITI Aayog
Key Highlights of NMSB-1
The conference brought together about 250 attendees pan India. The enthusiastic participation from dignitaries, faculties, scientists, industry personnel, and research scholars made the event memorable. Energetic and engaging discussions after each talk, during poster sessions, as well as during networking breaks kept the event lively at all times—sharing valuable scientific and technological insights that paved the way toward rapid advancement of sodium-ion battery science and technology in India.
Wiley Journal Special Collections
Selected works presented at the meeting (by invited speakers or posters by research scholars/postdoctoral researchers) were considered for publication in special collections of prestigious Wiley journals, including Small and Advanced Sustainable Systems.
A Foundation for NMSB-2
The National Meeting on Sodium(-ion) Batteries is the premier gathering of leading researchers and industry experts in this field. This meeting serves as a platform for sharing cutting-edge research, innovative technologies, and practical applications for sodium(-ion) battery technology.
Attendees engage in deep technical discussions, network with peers, and explore the latest advancements driving the development and deployment of sodium(-ion) batteries for sustainable energy solutions. In addition to keynote speakers, representatives from battery industries in India and special invitees participate actively.
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