Chemistry, Structure, and Dynamics of Molecules and Materials 2026

The IPC department is organizing a conference on Chemistry, Structure, and Dynamics of Molecules and Materials from 25th to 27th June 2026 in the A. V. Rama Rao auditorium of the Chemical Sciences Building, IISc. Please visit the conference website for more details.

Faculty Position Openings

The Department of Inorganic and Physical Chemistry at the Indian Institute of Science invites applications for tenure-track Assistant Professor positions. Details of openings.

Latest News See all

  • May 2026:
    Prof. Francis D'Souza, a Professor at the University of North Texas, was elected President of the Electrochemical Society (ECS) for the 2026–2027 term. An esteemed IPC alumnus (PhD 1992), the renowned expert in nanostructured materials and electrochemistry now leads the ECS in advancing sustainable technologies and fostering global scientific collaboration. ECS Election
  • Apr 2026:
    Prof. Thilagar and his team have developed a new molecular material for long-lasting and tunable afterglow at room temperature. This work was published in Nature Communications, and was also highlighted on the IISc webpage. Congratulations to Thilagar and team!
  • Apr 2026:
    Prof. Upendra Harbola is the Chairperson of the IPC Department from April 2026.
  • Feb 2026:
    Dr. Susanta Hazra has been selected as a Thieme Journals Awardee 2026 by the editorial boards of Thieme journals. Congratulations, Susanta!
  • Jan 2026:
    Dr. Abhishek Sirohiwal has been selected as an Infosys Young Investigator by the Institute. Congratulations, Abhishek!

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TD: Thesis defense
CE: Comprehensive exam

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