Organised By
Manipal Institute of Applied Physics (MIAP),
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE),
Manipal, Karnataka
Where
III floor Auditorium, Dr. TMA Pai Halls, KMC, Manipal
When
Monday to Wednesday
16-18 March 2026
IMPORTANT DATES
About the Conference
The national conference on Emerging Trends in Applied Physics (ETAP-2026) is a scientific gathering designed to unite researchers, innovators, and educators from across India who are shaping the future of applied physics. Focusing on cutting-edge developments in photonics, nanoscience, and applied physics, ETAP-2026 aims to create a dynamic platform where transformative ideas converge and new possibilities emerge. As scientific advancements accelerate at an unprecedented pace, the need for collaborative and interdisciplinary approaches has never been greater. ETAP-2026 provides a space for experts to share breakthrough research, discuss evolving trends, and explore real-world technological applications. The conference brings together leading scientists, industry representatives as well as early-career researchers, offering them opportunities to present their work, engage in meaningful scientific exchange, and gain insights into the rapidly expanding frontiers of modern physics. This in turn serves as an excellent platform for networking and forming impactful academic collaborations, enabling young faculty and emerging researchers to build strong professional connections that can lead to interdisciplinary projects and long-term partnerships.
Another key mission of ETAP-2026 is to inspire and empower the next generation especially the post and undergraduate students of applied physics. Through invited talks, interactive sessions, and poster presentations, young researchers and students will have immersive exposure to ongoing innovations and future research directions. By fostering this scientific gathering, ETAP-2026 aspires to strengthen the existing research ecosystem and contribute to the development of technologies that shape our world.
We warmly welcome participants to join this vibrant exchange of knowledge at ETAP-2026 and explore the exciting horizons of applied physics.
Participation mode
Physical mode
Offline for participants from India and online for participants outside India.
Conference Themes
ABOUT MIAP
Manipal Institute of Applied Physics (MIAP) is the flagship interdisciplinary research institute of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), where the principle of physics is applied for fundamental and translational research at the interface of engineering/healthcare/sciences. Though MIAP was established in 2025 as an independent institute, research activities of the institute date back to 1997 as the Centre for Laser Spectroscopy and later as the Department of Atomic and Molecular Physics from 2008 onwards. The institute currently offers undergraduate programs (B.Sc Physics and B.Sc -Honours in Physics) as per NEP guidelines and offers two PG programs in niche areas such as M.Sc Photonics and M.Sc Nanoscience and Technology.
Aside having the cohesive research activities through the two Centres (Centre for Excellence in Biophotonics and Centre for Applied Nanosciences) selected under the Institution of Eminence of MAHE, the research activities of MIAP is focused on diverse areas such as Applied Science and Technology, Nanoscience and Technology, Material Science and Technology and Medical Physics and Technology. In these areas, we focus on Photonics and Biophotonics, Plasmonics, Clinical Spectroscopy, and Arechophotonics. Nanosensors and Medtech devices, Energy-water-environment nexus, Structural Biology, and Bio-inspired surface engineering. In addition to the industry and government funding through various projects, the institute is recognised via the DST-FIST scheme of the Government of India and the Centre of Excellence by VGST., Government of Karnataka MIAP boasts active collaborations with top-ranked global universities and Indian institutions.
Keynote & Plenary Speakers
Prof. Indranil Manna
BIT, Mesra, Jharkand, India
(Keynote Speaker)
Prof. Amit Agrawal
IIT Bombay, India
Prof. A.C. Bhasikuttan
BARC, Mumbai, India
Prof. Chandrabhas Narayana
JNCASR, Bengaluru, India
Prof. Umesh Waghmare
President, JNCASR, Bengaluru, India
Prof. Vijayamohanan Pillai
IISER, Tirupati, India
Invited Speakers
Prof. Bhoje Gowd
NIIST Thiruvananthapuram, India
Prof. G. V. Pavan Kumar
IISER Pune
Dr. Jayasree R. S.
SCTIMST, Thiruvananthapuram, India
Prof. Kanchana V.
IIT Hyderabad, India
Prof. Madhu Thalakulam
IISER Thiruvananthapuram, India
Dr. Mahadev Talawar
DRDO, Pune, India
Prof. Nirmal K. Viswanathan
University of Hyderabad, India
Prof. Rabibrata Mukherjee
IIT Kharagpur, India
Prof. Renu John
IIT Hyderabad, India
Prof. Sangeeta Kale
DIAT Pune
Prof. Saptarshi Basu
IISc., Bengaluru
Prof. Shobha Shukla
IIT Bombay
Prof. Subi Jacob George
JNCASR, Bengaluru
Dr. Sridhar R. V. L. N.
LEOS-ISRO, Bengaluru