SPECTRA-2025: 5-Day Hands-on Workshop on Advanced Characterization Techniques

The Central Research Facility (CRF), IIT Delhi, is organizing SPECTRA-2025, an intensive 5-day hands-on training workshop on advanced characterization techniques. Participants will learn to operate and analyze results from STM, HR-TEM, SAXS, SSPL, and VSM (PPMS) instruments, gaining essential skills for nanotechnology, materials science, and applied physics research.

Workshop Details

About the Workshop

SPECTRA-2025 is designed to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical skills in advanced materials characterization. Conducted at the Central Research Facility, IIT Delhi, this workshop equips participants with hands-on experience in operating and interpreting data from state-of-the-art instruments.

With growing research demands in nanotechnology, semiconductor physics, and advanced materials, understanding these characterization techniques is critical for academic and industry researchers.

Techniques Covered

1. STM – Scanning Tunneling Microscopy

   • Study surface topology at atomic resolution

   • Learn practical tips for tunneling current measurement and imaging

2. HR-TEM – High-Resolution Transmission Electron Microscopy

   • Visualize crystal structures, defects, and interfaces

   • Data analysis and sample preparation hands-on sessions

3. SAXS – Small-Angle X-ray Scattering

   • Investigate nanoscale structural features

   • Applications in nanoparticles, thin films, and soft matter

4. SSPL – Steady-State Photoluminescence

   • Examine optical properties of semiconductors and nanomaterials

   • Gain insights into recombination mechanisms

5. VSM in PPMS – Vibrating Sample Magnetometry

   • Measure magnetic properties using the Physical Property Measurement System

   • Analyze hysteresis loops, coercivity, and saturation magnetization

Workshop Structure

• Interactive Tutorials: Conducted by field experts to introduce core principles

• Hands-on Sessions: Supervised by CRF scientists, participants operate real instruments

• Lab Visits: Explore advanced facilities and understand sample preparation workflows

• Networking Opportunities: Connect with experts, faculty, and industry professionals

Who Should Attend?

• Graduate and postgraduate students in materials science, physics, nanotechnology, or chemistry

• Researchers and postdocs seeking practical experience in nanofabrication and characterization techniques

• Faculty members aiming to enhance teaching and research skills

• Industry professionals looking to expand expertise in advanced characterization tools

Why Attend?

• Gain hands-on training from leading CRF scientists at IIT Delhi

• Learn advanced techniques essential for nanotechnology and materials research

• Access world-class instrumentation, including STM, HR-TEM, SAXS, SSPL, and VSM (PPMS)

• Strengthen your resume and practical skills for academic or industrial careers

• Network with peers and experts in India’s premier nanotechnology research hub

Registration & Contact

• Registration Opens: 15 September 2025

• Fee & Accommodation: Guest house available; check the official website for details

• Register Here: Google Form

• Workshop Info: Official Page

• Contact: 8826250050 | [email protected] | [email protected]

References

• SPECTRA-2025 Official Website

• Google Form Registration

• IIT Delhi Central Research Facility

Disclaimer

All details are based on official SPECTRA-2025 announcements. Dates, fees, accommodation, and program contents are subject to change. Participants should confirm details via the official links before applying.