The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi successfully concluded the three-day International Conference on Fundamental and Advanced Research in Chemistry (FARC-2026) yesterday, bringing together leading scientists, researchers, academicians and industry experts from across India and around the world. The event served as a global platform for sharing scientific knowledge, presenting cutting-edge research and fostering collaboration in emerging areas of chemical sciences.
Organised by the School of Chemical Sciences at IIT-Mandi, the conference focused on promoting contemporary research in chemistry and its applications for scientific advancement and sustainable development. The event featured discussions on the latest developments in chemical sciences, materials science, spectroscopy, microscopy, imaging and other interdisciplinary research fields.
The conference was conducted under the leadership of IIT Mandi’s local organising committee comprising Prof Laxmidhar Behera, Director of IIT Mandi, Prof Subrata Ghosh, Prof Chayan K Nandi, Dr Garima Agarwal, Dr Moupriya Das, Dr Narayan Sinha, and Dr Abhimanyu Dhir.
Addressing the gathering, Prof Chayan K Nandi, president of FARC-2026, expressed satisfaction over the overwhelming response to the conference. He said the event witnessed participation from nearly 300 delegates and featured 40 distinguished speakers, including nine internationally acclaimed experts. According to him, organising such a large-scale scientific conference in a remote Himalayan region was a challenging task, but the dedication and teamwork of the faculty and organisers ensured its grand success.
The conference concluded with extensive discussions and brainstorming sessions involving young researchers, senior scientists, technical experts and policymakers.
