MemSci-Brine 2024 

Indian Institute of Technology - Roorkee is among the foremost of institutes of national importance in higher technological education and in engineering, basic and applied research. Since its establishment, the Institute has played a vital role in providing the country with technical manpower and know-how in pursuit of research. The Institute ranks amongst the best technological institutions in the world and has contributed to all sectors of technological development. It has also been considered a trendsetter in the area of education and research in the field of science, technology, and engineering.

The Institute had celebrated its Sesquicentennial in October 1996 and now completed more than 175 years of its existence. It was converted to IIT on September 21, 2001 by an Ordinance issued by the Government of India declared it as the nation’s seventh Indian Institute of Technology, an “Institution of National Importance”.

The Institute offers Bachelor's Degree courses in 10 disciplines of Engineering and Architecture and Postgraduate Degrees in 55 disciplines of Engineering, Applied Science, Architecture and planning. The Institute has a facility for doctoral work in all Departments and Research Centres.

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Objectives

The desalination sector plays a vital role in supplying dry regions and places with restricted access to conventional water sources with clean water. However, there are serious environmental problems associated with the byproduct's manufacturing, brine. Because conventional brine disposal techniques are not sustainable, brine management and repurposing require creative solutions. The most recent developments in membrane technologies as well as other cutting-edge techniques for turning brine from a waste product into useful resources will be the main topics of this international workshop “MemSci-Brine”.

• To explore and discuss the latest advancements in membrane technologies for brine management.

• To present case studies and research findings on resource recovery from brine.

• To facilitate knowledge exchange between industry experts, researchers, and policymakers.

• To identify challenges and opportunities in the implementation of brine-to-resource technologies.

• To promote sustainable practices in the desalination and wastewater treatment industries.

• Innovative membrane technologies.

• Resource recovery from brine.

• Sustainable brine management.

• Integrated approaches to desalination and wastewater management.

• Future directions and emerging trends.

Day 1: Inaugural, Opening Keynotes, Brainstorming sessions

Day 2: Lectures, Poster presentations

Day 3: Lectures, Hands-on sessions, Closing ceremony

For a detailed schedule, please click here 

The expected outcomes of the program are: 

• Enhanced understanding of innovative membrane technologies for brine management. 

• Identification of practical and scalable solutions for resource recovery from brine. 

•  Strengthened collaboration between industry, academia, and policymakers. 

• Development of actionable recommendations for sustainable brine management practices. 

• Participants will have a practical experience with different membrane fabrication techniques.

• There will be dedicated sessions on porous membranes' fundamentals, transport mechanism, and governing theory. 

•  Demonstrate different membrane filtration assemblies with in-depth elaboration on operational parameters. 

•  Participants will be educated about different membrane characterization and autopsy techniques. 

• The training program will give participants the knowledge and skills to make more informed decisions about membrane-based desalination and water/wastewater management industries. 

The MemSci-Brine 2024 workshop will have the following programs: 

A. Lectures: The program will include a series of lectures led by experienced resource experts. These lectures will give participants a comprehensive overview of the latest membrane-based technologies and tools and their application in water, desalination, energy, and healthcare. Through the lectures, participants will gain a deep understanding of the critical concepts and theories related to membrane technologies. The interactive lectures will allow participants to ask questions and engage with the material meaningfully.

B. Hands-on tutorials and practicals: Apart from classroom lectures, there will be exposure to membrane fabrication, characterization, autopsy techniques, and different applications. 

C. Discussion sessions: There will be in-depth discussion among participants, researchers and industry representatives to address 

D. Minor projects and presentations: Participants will have the opportunity to do small projects and present their results with the rest of the group. The presentations will cover a wide range of topics. This will provide a platform for sharing knowledge and ideas and foster collaboration and networking among workshop attendees. 

Motivated students currently pursuing their Post-graduate or Doctorate research and early career academicians in the specialization of Civil / Environmental / Chemical Engineering and interdisciplinary areas like Polymer Technology, Desalination, and Water Management from reputed Institutions / Universities of India and abroad. Further, there will be the participation of relevant membrane-based industries. The candidates would be selected based on criteria decided by the committee. 

We do not offer refunds for this registration of MemSci-Brine 2024. We shall not be liable for reimbursing the cost of travel or accommodation. 

 NOTE: The registration fee includes participation in all the workshop sessions, lunch meals, coffee breaks, and evening reception.
Accommodation will be available in the guest house for expert speakers. Limited hostel accommodation only for students may be available on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Sponsorship plans

 Four ranges of commercial sponsorship opportunities are available. *Platinum Plan and Gold Plan may only accept a limited number. Please inquire about these plans with the conveyor before applying. 

Platinum Plan — 1,00,000 INR  

• Corporate commercial sponsorship exposes in Venue. 

• Special slot for commercial demonstration.  

• Sponsored exposes on either the front or back cover page of the Booklet. 

• Sponsored logo on the website and the Bulletin Board posted.  

• Corporate promotional media exposes between the sessions.  

• Exhibition space (booth) and social parties are free to attend. 

Gold Plan — 75,000 INR

•  Corporate commercial sponsorship exposes in the Venue.  

• Sponsored exposes are on either the inside page of the booklet.  

• Sponsored logo on the website posted.  Up to Two Booths may only be used for free.  

• Exhibition space (booth) and social parties are free to attend. 

Silver Plan — 50,000 INR 

• Advertisement placement in the Booklet of Abstracts. 

•  Sponsored logo on the website posted.  

• Up to One Booth may only be used (booth charges are extra payable). 

•  Up to three at reception and social parties are free to attend. 

Bronze Plan — 20,000 INR 

• Sponsored logo post on the program booklet and the website.

•   Up to one at reception and social parties are free to attend. 

Name of the bank: STATE BANK OF INDIA

Account name: Conference, Seminar, Symposium & Wshop IIT ROORKEE

Account number: 33136732957 

IFSC code: SBIN0001069

MCIR code: 247002094

SWIFT code: SBININBB559