Indo Italy Joint Workshop on Emergent Magnetic Storage Devices and Sensors

The School of Materials Science and Technology (SMST) at the Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, in collaboration with the Istituto Nazionale di Ricerca Metrologica (INRiM), Italy, is organizing the Indo-Italy Joint Workshop on Emergent Magnetic Storage Devices and Sensors from 18 to 19 November 2025.

This international workshop aims to bring together leading researchers, scientists, and industry experts from India and Italy to explore cutting-edge advancements in magnetic storage technologies, quantum materials, and spintronic devices. The event will provide a platform for academic interaction, collaborative research, and technology exchange between the two nations.

Workshop Overview

The rapid evolution of magnetic and spin-based technologies is paving the way for next-generation storage and sensing applications. This two-day workshop will focus on recent breakthroughs in magnetic random-access memory (MRAM), spin-orbit torque devices, topological magnetic states, and quantum sensing architectures.

Participants will gain insights into:

• Magnetic control over spin current generation, detection, and transition

• Spin coherence and dynamic magnon–magnon interactions

• Integration of magnetic and superconducting elements in hybrid quantum systems

• Applications in IoT, healthcare, data storage, and quantum computing

The workshop will also highlight innovations in material design, environmental monitoring sensors, and biomedical sensing technologies, showcasing the vast potential of magnetism in modern science and engineering.

Key Objectives

• Promote Indo-Italian collaboration in advanced materials, nanotechnology, and spintronics

• Discuss emerging quantum materials and their applications in storage and sensing

• Encourage young researchers to engage in interdisciplinary studies

• Build pathways for industrial and academic partnerships in the field of magnetism and quantum devices

Expert Speakers

The event will feature distinguished scientists from Italy and India, including:

• Dr. Alessandro Magni (INRiM, Italy)

• Dr. Michaela Kuepferling (INRiM, Italy)

• Dr. Vittorio Basso (INRiM, Italy)

Their sessions will provide in-depth perspectives on the latest advancements in magnetic measurement, metrology, and quantum device engineering.

Organizing Committee

Patron:
Prof. Amit Patra, Director, IIT (BHU), Varanasi

Convenor:
Dr. Shrawan Kumar Mishra
Email: [email protected] | Phone: +91-9129113336

Organizing Members:
Prof. Rajiv Prakash, Prof. Pralay Maiti, Prof. Chandana Rath, Prof. Akhilesh Kumar Singh, Prof. Chandan Upadhyay, Prof. Bhola Nath Pal, Prof. Ashish Kumar Mishra, Prof. Sanjay Singh, Prof. Nikhil Kumar, Prof. Ravi Panwar, Prof. Uday Sankar, Prof. Shivam Verma, Prof. Sandip Chatterji, Prof. Gautam Anand (Treasurer/Secretary)

Registration Details

Interested participants are invited to register online by 10 November 2025.
🔗 Registration Link: Click Here to Register

• Selection will be based on research relevance.

• Notification of selection: by 12 November 2025.

• Seats available: Limited to 75 participants.

Registration Fees:

• ₹3500 – Early Career Researchers / Faculty

• ₹2500 – Ph.D. Scholars

• ₹1500 – Master’s Students

Accommodation is available on a payment basis (apply by 30 October 2025).

Why Attend

The Indo-Italy Joint Workshop offers a unique opportunity to:

• Engage with international experts in magnetism and quantum materials

• Explore interdisciplinary collaborations between India and Italy

• Network with peers from academia, research institutes, and industry

• Gain exposure to the future of quantum and spintronic technologies

About the Collaborators

IIT (BHU), Varanasi, is one of India’s premier institutes of higher education and research, known for its pioneering work in materials science and technology.
INRiM, Ital,y is a leading research institute dedicated to metrology and measurement science, with cutting-edge expertise in magnetism and quantum materials.

This collaboration underscores the shared vision of advancing scientific innovation and sustainable technology through global partnerships.

Contact Information

📧 Dr. Shrawan Kumar Mishra
School of Materials Science and Technology,
Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi
📞 +91-9129113336
✉️ s[email protected]