IMPORTANT DATES REGISTRATION FEES Abstract Submission deadline : Aug 30, 2013 INTERNATIONAL EARLY-BIRD NORMAL Acceptance of abstract deadline : Sept 30, 2013 (online payment/ (before Oct 30, (before Nov 30, DD/cheque) 2013) 2013) Extended abstract submission deadline : Oct 15, 2013 Full paper submission deadline : Nov 30, 2013 Normal Participant USD 400 USD 500 Early bird registration deadline : Oct 30, 2013 Student USD 200 USD 250 Normal registration deadline : Nov 30, 2013 Second Paper USD 200 Accompanying Spouse USD 150 ICAT14 VENUE
Kozhikode also known as Calicut, is a city in the state of LOCAL EARLY-BIRD NORMAL Kerala in southern India on the Malabar Coast. The district (online payment/ (before Oct 30, (before Nov 30, of Kozhikode has a unique place among other regions of DD/cheque) 2013) 2013) Kerala. It was here that Vasco da Gama, the Portuguese Industry 10,000 INR 12,000 INR navigator set foot in 1498, resulting in the beginning of International Conference on close trade relationships with European powers, which later Academia 5000 INR 6000 INR led to the establishment of their power in Kerala. The district Student 2000 INR 2500 INR was the former capital of the powerful Zamorins and is Advances in Accompanying Spouse 1500 INR known for its beautiful beaches, historic monuments, unique culture and many more. National Institute of PAYMENT METHOD Technology campus is situated at chathamangalam, 22 km Tribology-2014 Participants should make their payment through online/ north east of Kozhikode on the Kozhikode-Mukkam road. cheque/DD. Demand Draft/Cheque should be drawn in It was established in 1961 and was known as Calicut favour of THE CONVENOR, ICAT2014, payable at Calicut. Regional Engineering College (CREC) until 2002. it is one Online payment may be made to the following account. of the National Institutes of Technology established by the February 21-24, 2014 Government of India for imparting high standard technical A/c Name The Convenor, ICAT2014 education to students from all over the country. A/c No. 33069788021 IFSC code SBIN0002207 MICR code 673002012 SWIFT code SBININBB392 Bank name and address: - State Bank of India, NIT Campus, Chathamangalam, Kozhikode, Kerala, India.
CONTACT Organised by Dr. K. Prabhakaran Nair Principal Co-ordinator, TRIBOLOGY GROUP Ph:+919447325988, [email protected], [email protected] DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Dr. P. K. Rajendrakumar Dr. M. L. Joy National Institute of Technology Calicut Co-ordinator Co-ordinator Kerala, India, Pin: 673601 Ph:+919446490960 Ph:+919447296563 Ph: +91495 2286401, Fax: +91495 2287250 [email protected] [email protected] Email: [email protected]
www.icat14.com ABOUT THE CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE The main objective of the conference is to provide a unique The proceedings of extended abstract will be published by Dr. H. Peter Jost (UK) opportunity of presenting and discussing recent Nova Science Publishers. High quality selected full papers Dr. J. Paulo Davim (Portugal) are under consideration for publishing in the following developments in different aspects of Tribology and Dr. Nicholas Spencer (Switzerland) strengthen the linkage between academia and industry. The journals, Dr. Bharat Bhushan (US) conference consists of scientific sessions, symposia on International Journal of Tribology & Surface Engineering, specific topics, exhibitions and various collateral events. International Journal of Surface Science & Engineering, Dr. DAE-EUN KIM (Korea) Groups of experts will have chance to share information International journal of Tribology Letters, International Dr. Roland Larsson (Sweden) and get in touch with other groups and a special attention Journal of Technology Letters. Dr. Braham Prakash (Sweden) is also given to Bio-Tribology and Eco-Tribology. Dr. Zulfiqar Khan (UK) Nowadays these aspects are becoming more and more PAPER SUBMISSION important both in respect of human life and environment. Initially an abstract of 500 words must be submitted and Dr. Hakan Kaleli (Turkey) on acceptance of abstract, extended abstract (not more than Dr. Daniele Dini (UK) It is with this background that the ICAT14 has been 4 pages) have to be submitted before the dates mentioned. organized from February 21st to 24th 2014. NATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Dr. D. V Singh SCOPE OF CONFERENCE Sponsor Amount Benefits Dr. B. V. A. Rao Original contributions are invited in the following topics Category (INR) but papers in other related areas will also be considered. Dr. Satish V Kailash Diamond 3,00,000 Logo in website Dr. Satich C Sharma Wear, friction and fatigue of materials. One exhibition stall (5x5m). Dr. Jayshree Bijwe Surface topography, contact mechanics. Free registration for five deligates. Dr. Sugeet K Sinha Lubrication and lubricants. Golden 2,00,000 Logo in website. Dr. Barun Charkrabarti Bearing design and applications. One exhibition stall (3x3m) Dr. S. V. V. Ramakumar Mechanic components. Free registration for three deligates. Surface engineering and coatings. ORGANISING COMMITTEE Space Tribology Silver 1,00,000 One exhibition stall (3x3m). Principal Co-ordinator Materials characterizations. Free registration for two deligates. Dr. K. Prabhakaran Nair Test methods in tribology. Sponsor for 1.00.000 Logo printed in Dinner Dinner invitation card. Co-ordinators Tribology in manufacturing. Free registration for three Dr. P.K. Rajendrakumar Industrial case studies. deligates. Dr. M.L. Joy Tribology of internal combustion engines. Banner display during dinner. Organising Committee Members Biomaterials and biomedical applications. Sponsor for 75,000 Logo printed during lunch Dr. M.A. Joseph Dr. M.D. Narayanan Measurement and monitoring. Lunch invitation card. Dr. R. Manu Aerospace applications. Free registration for two deligates. Dr. V. Sajith Banner display during lunch. Nano & MEMS tribology. Mr. A.P. Sudheer Fundamental (General) Tribology. Exhibition Stall of 3x2.5m will be provided for each exhibitor Mr. Sreenath A.M for a fee of 25,000 INR. Bio tribology & Eco Tribology. Mr. Vinay Panicker