The Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Dharwad, Karnataka, India hosted a two-day National Symposium on “Smart Interfaces: Colloids in Medicine, Energy, and Materials”

The Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Dharwad, Karnataka, India hosted a two-day National Symposium on “Smart Interfaces: Colloids in Medicine, Energy, and Materials” sponsored by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) in offline mode from October 9-10, 2025. The symposium served as a vibrant platform for researchers, scientists, engineers, and academicians to share cutting-edge developments and exchange transformative ideas in the field of colloid and interface science, with a strong focus on their applications in medicine, sustainable energy, and advanced materials. The shared knowledge is aimed to contribute to our economic prosperity and elevate the quality of life for all members of society.