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The Society for Polymer Science [India] (SPSI) |
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since 1988 |
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Address of the Main Office: |
National Chemical Laboratory, Dr. Homi Bhana Road, Pune-411008, INDIA |
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Phone: |
+91-20-25902028 / 25902091 |
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FAX: |
+91-20-259902601 |
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E-Mail: |
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Homepage: |
http://www.sps-india.org@ |
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1. President/Chairman: |
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Term: |
2009 - 2012 |
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Name: |
Dr. S. Sivaram |
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Affiliation: |
Director , National Chemical Laboratory, Pune-411008, INDIA |
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2. Vice-President(s)/Chairman Elect. |
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Term: |
2009-2012 |
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Name: |
Dr. R. P. Singh |
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Affiliation: |
Scientist, National Chemical Laboratory, Pune-411008, INDIA |
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3. Main Objectives: |
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To promote the growth of polymer science in India by providing a platform for all polymer scientists, from academia,industry as well as students to get together and discuss contemporary developments |
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4. Main Activities: |
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An international conference on Polymer Science, every two years |
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Ten regional chapters all over India for promoting regional activities |
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A national seminar on Polymer Science by regional chapter, every year |
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5. Publication(s): |
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Periodical(s) |
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Polymer Newsletters every quarter |
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Book(s) (already published) |
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The Conference Proceedings sponsored by SPSI are published and widely circulated. Ten such proceedings have been brought out so far. |
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6. Meeting(s) |
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One meeting at the International level, once in two years; ten local and regional chapters get together / seminars each year |
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7. Award(s) |
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Professor M. Santappa Silver Jubilee award for distinguished contribution to Polymer Science every two Years |
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Life Time Acievement Award every two years (proposed) |
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Dr.S.Sivaram Endowment Lecture Awrad annually |
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8. Number of Members: |
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Individual members |
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Academia@950 |
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Student@150 |
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Supporting Company |
30 |
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Honorary members |
5 |
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Others, if any |
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9. Annual Membership Fee(s)/year: |
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Individual member |
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Regular |
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Rs.500/- |
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Student |
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Rs. 350/- |
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Supporting Company |
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Rs.10,000/- |
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Others, if any |
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Life Member |
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Rs. 2,100/- |
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10. Annual Budget: |
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US$ `11,000-excluding the cost of holding national conference |
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11. Postdoctoral fellowship, international exchange programs: |
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Postdoc fellowships, International related programs for exchanging polymer
scientists and graduate students are discussed & finalized in Internationall
SPSI meetings/conference |
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12. Comments on the trends in polymer science: |
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Polymer Science as a discipline has undergone substantial changes during
the past decade, both in quantitative & qualitative context. Polymer
Science today is an enabling science at the interface of materials and
biology. Polymer science will play a key role in driving the goals of sustainable
development including renewable energy. Polymers in view of their multiple
and tunable attributes underpin expanding use across most advanced technology
platforms. |
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13. Chemical Society: |
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Name: |
@The Society for Polymer Science, India |
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Address: |
@H.Q.: Polymer Sci. & Ebngg. Div. National Chemical Laboratory Pune-411008, INDIA |
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Phone: |
@+ 91-20-25902028 / 25902091 |
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FAX: |
@+ 91-20-25902901 / 25902615 |
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E-Mail: |
@s.sivaram@ncl.res.in |
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Homepage: |
@http://www.sps-india.org |
Revised in May, 2010