Symposium on Algal and Organic Waste Based Biorefinery (IIT Guwahati)

Scope of the Event

This international symposium gathers researchers to discuss state-of-the-art developments in algal and organic waste biorefineries. These sustainable systems aim to develop integrated technologies for valorizing organic waste, including hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) for fuel and chemical production. The event also covers low-carbon fuels and the growing bioeconomy, supporting climate change mitigation through low carbon technologies.

Algal biorefinery Organic waste biorefinery HTL & bio-crude Techno-economics Life-cycle analysis

Symposium Topics

Algal biorefinery

Organic waste biorefinery

Algal speciation and growth

Bio-oil extraction technologies

Hydrothermal liquefaction

Anaerobic co-digestion

Thermo-chemical processing

Bio-crude oil upgradation

Techno-economics and life-cycle analysis

Submissions from other relevant areas are also invited.

Tentative Invited Speakers

Prof. Ajay Dalai, University of Saskatchewan

Prof. K Mohanty, IIT Guwahati

Prof. Dhanapati Deka, Tezpur University

Dr. Thallada Bhaskar, AMPRI Bhopal and IIP Dehradun

Prof. Vaibhav V Goud, IIT Guwahati

Dr. Garima Srivastava, Banasthali Vidyapith, Banasthali

Dr. Debaprasad Shee, IIT Hyderabad

Prof. Satya Narayan Naik, IIT Delhi

Prof. Nageswara Rao Peela, IIT Guwahati

Important Dates

Last Date of Abstract Submission
March 07, 2026

Intimation of Acceptance
March 07, 2026

Last Date for Registration
March 08, 2026

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Registration

Accommodation will be provided in the IITG campus and is included in the registration fee.

Students
Rs. 2000 / USD 100

Professionals
Rs. 4000 / USD 150

Bank Account Details
Name: Symposium
Account Number: 44811918331
IFSC Code: SBIN0014262

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Need help?

You can also write to:

algalsymposium@gmail.com

Contact Details

Organizing Team

Patron

Prof. Devendra Jalihal, Director, IIT Guwahati

Chairperson

Prof. Rohit Sinha, Dean Research and Development, IIT Guwahati

Conveners

Dr. Vaibhav V Goud, Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering and School of Energy Science and Engineering, IIT Guwahati
Dr Ajay K Dalai, Professor, University of Saskatchewan, Canada
Dr Nageswara Rao Peela, Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Guwahati

Organizing Committee Members

Prof. Vijayanand S Moholkar

Prof. K. Pakshirajan

Prof. Arun Goyal

Prof. K. Mohanty

Prof. Animesh K Golder

Prof. Chandan Das

Prof. Ramgopal VS Uppaluri

Prof. Pankaj Tiwari

Prof. Debasish Das

Prof. Pankaj Kalita

Prof. Farrukh Khalid

How to Reach

By Air

The distance from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) to IIT Guwahati is about 22 km. In the Arrival Lounge (inside Airport), there is a pre-paid taxi counter. You can take a prepaid taxi to reach IIT Guwahati campus.

Airport (GAU) ~22 km Prepaid taxi

By Train

Guwahati Railway Station (GHY) to IIT Guwahati is about 18 km. If arriving at GHY, come out through Platform No.1 exit gate (Panbazar/Lakhtokia side). A limited number of IIT buses run from Lakhtokia (near Don Bosco School's Church / Cotton College Boys Hostel) to IIT campus.

Kamakhya Railway Station (KYQ) is about 13 km from IIT Guwahati; for commuting you may need taxi/auto-rickshaw.

GHY ~18 km IIT buses (limited)

Venue

Conference Centre

Conference Centre,
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati,
Guwahati, Assam, INDIA – 781039

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Accommodation

Accommodation will be arranged at IIT Guwahati's Institute Guest House, and for student participants, in Hostels for boys and girls. Depending on room availability, accommodations will be provided individually.

Contact

Email: algalsymposium@gmail.com

Phone: +91 - 361 - 258 - 2272