The Department of Physics, School of Indigenous Knowledge, Science and Technology (SIKST), in collaboration with the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS–DU), successfully organised a Distinguished Invited Lecture on “Importance of Materials Characterisation in Science & Technology” on 7th November 2025.
The event began with a warm Welcome Address by Dr. Subhra Gantayat, Assistant Professor, Department of Physics, SIKST. Speaking in turn, Mr. Sudipta Dash, Head of the Department of Physics, introduced the distinguished speaker, highlighting his research achievements, professional background, and contributions to cutting-edge materials research in India.
The invited talk was delivered by Dr. Manas Kumar Dalai, who elaborated on the critical role of materials characterisation in modern science and engineering. He explained how advanced characterisation techniques such as XRD, SEM, TEM, Raman Spectroscopy, AFM, and XPS help scientists understand the structural, electronic, morphological, and optical properties of materials. Dr. Dalai emphasised the relevance of characterisation for developing futuristic materials, including nanomaterials, perovskites, catalysts, and semiconductor devices. The lecture enabled students and research scholars to connect theoretical knowledge with real-world applications in industries such as electronics, energy storage, biomedical engineering, and sustainable technologies.
Students and faculty members asked questions regarding instrumentation challenges, sample preparation, and the role of AI/ML in material analysis. Dr. Dalai addressed each query with clarity, motivating young researchers to pursue experimental and computational research in materials science. The event concluded with a Vote of Thanks delivered by Dr Mrityunjay Nayak, Assistant Professor, Department of Physics. The session was attended by faculty members, research scholars and students of the School of Indigenous Knowledge, Science and Technology.
