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International Symposium on

Symposium on Algal and Organic Waste Based Biorefinery

March 21 – 22, 2026
Department of Chemical Engineering &
School of Energy Science and Engineering
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
Patron: Prof. Devendra Jalihal, Director, IIT Guwahati

Scope of the Event

This symposium brings together various researchers from different parts of the world to brainstorm on the state-of-the-art in the field of algal and organic waste based biorefinery. The biorefinery concept is pursued world-wide to develop economically viable and environmentally sustainable innovative and integrated technologies for the valorization of organic waste materials. The biorefinery develops various processes, such as hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL), for the production of fuels and valuable chemicals. The symposium also covers the topics based on low carbon fuels. The bioeconomy is a rapidly growing field in which low carbon footprint technologies are being developed, supporting to mitigate climate-change. The symposium covers broad thematic areas as mentioned below.

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
February 20, 2026
Intimation of Acceptance
February 20, 2026
Last Date for Registration
February 28, 2026

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
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algalsymposium@gmail.com

Contact Details
Local Organizing Committee
Prof. K. Mohanty
Prof. Animesh K Golder
Prof. Chandan Das
Prof. Ramgopal VS Uppaluri
Prof. Arun Goyal
Prof. Pankaj Tiwari
Prof. K. Pakshirajan
Prof. Vijayanand S Moholkar
Prof. Debasish Das
Prof. Pankaj Kalita
Prof. Farrukh Khalid
Patron: Prof. Devendra Jalihal, Director, IIT Guwahati

Contact

Conveners
  • Dr. Vaibhav V Goud, Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Guwahati
  • Dr Ajay K Dalai, Professor, University of Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Dr Nageswara Rao Peela, Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Guwahati

Address: Guwahati - 781039, Assam, India

Email: algalsymposium@gmail.com

Phone: +91 - 361 - 258 - 2272


Supported by
IIT Guwahati
PARC