IMCAAC-2025

THIRD INTERNATIONAL MULTIDISCIPLINARY CONFERENCE ON
AEROSOLS, AIR QUALITY AND CLIMATE CHANGE (IMCAAC‑2025) OVER THE HIMALAYAN REGION
(Aligned with the Objectives and Themes of Bharat's National Education Policy 2020)

"हिमालयी क्षेत्र में एरोसोल, वायु गुणवत्ता और जलवायु परिवर्तन पर तृतीय वार्षिक अंतरराष्ट्रीय संगोष्ठी — (भारत की राष्ट्रीय शिक्षा नीति 2020 के उद्देश्यों और विषयवस्तु के अनुरूप)"

13^th – 15^th October 2025

Venue: Swami Manmathan Auditorium, Chauras Campus, HNBGU, Srinagar Garhwal

Organized by

Department of Physics,
Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University (A Central University),
Srinagar Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India

In Association with

Aerosols, Air Quality and Climate Change Research Society (AACCRS), Srinagar
School of Sciences, School of Life Sciences, School of Education,
School of Arts, Communication and Languages, School of Social Sciences and Humanities,
School of Engineering & Technology, School of Agriculture and Allied Sciences,
School of Earth Sciences,
Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University, Srinagar

In Collaboration with

Shri Raghunath Kirti Campus, Central Sanskrit University, Devprayag, Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Government Degree College, Mainpuri (UP)
Municipal Post Graduate College, Mussoorie, Uttarakhand
A.P. B. Govt. P. G. College, Agastyamuni, Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand

About the Conference

Atmospheric aerosols, comprising solid and liquid particles suspended in the air, originate from natural sources such as wind-borne dust, sea spray, volcanic debris, and biogenic emissions, as well as anthropogenic activities including industrial emissions, agricultural practices, fossil fuel combustion, waste burning, and biomass burning. These aerosols significantly impact regional and global climate by influencing air quality, cloud formation, atmospheric chemistry, the greenhouse effect, and Earth's radiation balance.

Moreover, aerosols pose serious health risks, contributing to chronic respiratory diseases and asthma. In recent decades, anthropogenic aerosol emissions have surged due to increasing vehicular emissions, urbanization, and industrial growth. Studies, both national and international, have reported elevated air pollution levels across the Indo-Gangetic Plain (IGP) and Brahmaputra Valley regions of India. Northern India experiences severe winter smog episodes driven by stubble burning, industrial emissions, and vehicular pollution. According to a World Health Organization survey, Delhi has the poorest air quality among major global cities.

Pollutants from these regions are transported by air masses from the southwest during pre-monsoon and winter seasons, reaching high-altitude Himalayan areas, including Nepal and Tibet, via valley corridors. This transboundary pollution affects weather patterns and climate in the ecologically sensitive Himalayan region. Locally, in Uttarakhand, rising tourism, urbanization, and forest fires further exacerbate aerosol emissions.

To address these challenges, Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University (HNBGU), Srinagar-Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, is organizing the “Third International Multidisciplinary Conference on Aerosols, Air Quality and Climate Change (IMCAAC-2025) over the Himalayan Region (Aligned with the Objectives and Themes of Bharat's National Education Policy 2020)” — "हिमालयी क्षेत्र में एरोसोल, वायु गुणवत्ता और जलवायु परिवर्तन पर तृतीय वार्षिक अंतरराष्ट्रीय संगोष्ठी — (भारत की राष्ट्रीय शिक्षा नीति 2020 के उद्देश्यों और विषयवस्तु के अनुरूप)". The event, hosted by the Department of Physics, School of Science, HNBGU, Srinagar (Garhwal), India, will take place from 13–15 October 2025.

The conference aims to foster interaction and promote the adoption of innovative techniques to mitigate air pollution and its impacts on the Himalayan region.

Past Conference Highlights

Main Objectives of the Conference

1. To promote multidisciplinary research by integrating atmospheric science, climatology, and environmental studies to address regional challenges, with an emphasis on fostering critical thinking and research to solve complex problems.
2. To encourage innovation and technological advancement in research, aligning with NEP's focus on promoting cutting-edge technologies and fostering a culture of innovation in higher education institutions.
3. To support the development of collaborative, multidisciplinary ecosystems, aligning with NEP's vision of sustainable development by addressing environmental challenges through policy frameworks and regional cooperation.
4. To integrate environmental science with public health, reflecting NEP's holistic and multidisciplinary approach to education and its focus on societal well-being through research addressing local needs.
5. To facilitate global and regional collaboration by creating a platform for knowledge exchange, in alignment with NEP's vision of fostering international partnerships and multidisciplinary research ecosystems.

In this conference, the total participants will be more than 500, including thirty from HNBGU, Srinagar and around fifty from national research organizations and universities (IITs, IISER, IITM, PRL, NPL, IMD, Bose Institute, JNU, BHU, and Indian Universities).

H.N.B. Garhwal University (A Central University) Srinagar Garhwal, Uttarakhand

Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University (HNBGU), was established as a State University vide U.P. State Government notification no. (10)/(865)/15/(75)(85)/64 dated 23 November 1973. It was converted into a Central University on 15 January 2009. The University is nestled in the Himalayas and has jurisdiction over seven districts of the Garhwal region in Uttarakhand. It has three campuses: Birla Campus with its extension at the Chauras Campus in Srinagar Garhwal, B. Gopal Reddy (BGR) Campus in Pauri, and Swami Ram Teerth (SRT) Campus in Badshahithaul, Tehri. The University offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in various disciplines. The University focuses on holistic development and regional empowerment through academics, research, and outreach. Website: https://hnbgu.ac.in

About the Department of Physics

Established in 1962 at Birla Government Degree College, Srinagar, the Department of Physics achieved postgraduate status in 1972. It offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in diverse fields including condensed matter physics, spectroscopy, particle physics, astrophysics, mathematical physics, and atmospheric science. The department is equipped with advanced labs and is supported by various research grants under government programs like DST, UGC, MNES, and UCOST.

About the School of Science

The School of Science comprises seven departments: Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Chemistry, Home Sciences, Mathematics, Statistics, and Physics. It offers UG, PG, and PhD courses fostering research contributing to societal and economic growth.

School of Life Sciences

Housing seven departments including Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Environmental Sciences, and Himalayan Aquatic Biodiversity, this school offers UG, PG, and PhD courses with a focus on biodiversity conservation.

School of Earth Science

Consisting of Geography, Geology, Defence, Strategic and Geopolitical Studies, and Remote Sensing & GIS departments, this school conducts Himalayan-focused research combining traditional knowledge and modern science.

School of Arts, Communication & Languages

Offering UG, PG, and PhD programs across Hindi, English, Sanskrit, Music, Drawing & Painting, Journalism, Performing Arts, and Library Science, this school fosters creativity and interdisciplinary research.

School of Humanities and Social Sciences

This school comprises seven departments: Anthropology, Economics, History, Archaeology, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, and Social Work. It engages in multidisciplinary research addressing various societal issues.

School of Education

Including the Departments of Education, Naturopathy and Yoga, and Physical Education, this school offers B.Ed., M.Ed., ITEP, and PhD programs. The Department of Naturopathy and Yoga was established in 1998, focusing on yogic sciences up to the doctoral level.

School of Engineering and Technology

This school offers B.Tech degrees in Computer Science & Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics & Communications, Mechanical, and Industrial Engineering; along with M.Tech, MCA, and PhD programs promoting innovation, technical excellence, and industry collaboration.

School of Agriculture & Allied Sciences

Comprising Forestry, Horticulture, Rural Technology, Seed Science & Technology, and Himalayan Aquatic Plant Physiology & Production Research Centre (HAPPRC), this school offers UG, PG, and PhD programs with a focus on sustainable agriculture.

Shri Raghunath Kirti Campus, Central Sanskrit University, Devprayag

One of the 13 campuses of the Central Sanskrit University, this campus focuses on Vedic sciences and integrates modern science with Indian knowledge systems, aligned with NEP 2020 objectives.

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Rajkiya Mahavidyalaya, Mainpuri (UP)

Established in 2009, this college offers undergraduate courses in Arts, Science, and Commerce. It features modern facilities and holds recognition under UGC sections 2(f) and 12(B). The college is active in research, NSS, and skill development activities.

Session Themes

• Advancement in Basic, Applied Sciences, and Fundamental Research.
• Sustainable Future: Bridging Disciplines for Innovations.
• Climate, Conflict, and Care: Health, Hydrology, and Human Security in the Himalayan Frontier.
• The Living World Under the Lens: Innovations in Life Sciences for Global Well-being and Sustainable Future.
• Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning in Engineering.
• Integrating Traditional Knowledge with Modern Science for Environmental Sustainability.
• Impact of climate change on Himalayan medicinal plants and Agroforestry with respect to human health, livelihood security and Biodiversity conservation.
• Local communities perceive health risks associated with air pollution, and how awareness programs can effectively reduce these risks.
• Navigating Environmental Challenges: Impacts on Health, Well-Being, and Educational Systems in the 21st Century.
• Nature in Vedic literature and inter relative descriptions of nature and living beings.
• Physical and chemical characteristics of atmospheric aerosols.
• Optical and Radiative Characterization of Atmospheric Aerosols.
• Study of aerosols by various Remote Sensing Techniques.
• Impact of Aerosols on Human Health.
• Impact of aerosols on agriculture.
• Impact of aerosols on climate over the Himalayan region.
• Aerosol System over High-Altitude Himalayas from observations and modeling, and their possible effects on glaciers and radiation budget.
• Role of Aerosols on Water-Energy Resources and Development of Hydropower in Uttarakhand.
• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) Applications in Aerosol Science.
• Sustainable Agriculture, Horticulture, and Rural Technology in the Indian Himalayan Agrosystem.

Chief Patron

Prof. Shri Prakash Singh
Hon'ble Vice Chancellor, HNBGU Srinagar Garhwal

Patron

Prof. Rakesh Kumar Dhodi
Registrar, HNBGU Srinagar Garhwal

Co‑Patron(s)

Prof. P. D. Semalty, Dean, School of Sciences, HNBGU
Prof. M.M.S. Rauthan, Dean, School of Engineering and Technology, HNBGU
Prof. Sunita Godiyal, Dean, School of Education, Department of Education, HNBGU
Prof. H.B.S. Chauhan, Dean, S.H. & S.S., Department of Anthropology, HNBGU
Prof. Manjula Rana, Dean, School of Arts, Communication & Language, HNBGU
Prof. H.C. Nainwal, Dean, School of Earth Science, HNBGU
Prof. Ajit Kumar Negi, Dean, School of Agriculture and Allied Science, HNBGU
Prof. N. K. Agarwal, Dean, School of Life Sciences, HNBGU
Prof. R.K. Dhodi, Dean, School of Management, HNBGU
Prof. Subodh Kumar Sharma, Dean, School of Commerce, HNBGU
Dr. Mamta Rana, Dean, School of Law, HNBGU

Convener(s) & Head of the Department

Prof. R. C. Ramola, Department of Physics, HNBGU Srinagar
Prof. D.S. Chauhan, Head, Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, HNBGU
Dr. Vijay Kant Purohit, Director, High Altitude Plant Physiology Research Center, HNBGU
Prof. R.S. Negi, Head, Department of Rural Technology, HNBGU
Prof. J.S. Chauhan, Head, Department of Seed Science & Technology, HNBGU
Prof. Veena Joshi, Head, Department of Chemistry, HNBGU
Prof. Jyoti Tiwari, Head, Department of Home Science, HNBGU
Prof. Rajesh Dangwal, Head, Department of Mathematics, HNBGU
Prof. Ajay Gajanan Namdeo, Head, Department of Pharmaceutical Science, HNBGU
Prof. Subodh Kumar Sharma, Head, Department of Commerce, HNBGU
Prof. R.C.S. Kunwar, Head, Department of Defence, Strategic and Geopolitical Studies, HNBGU
Prof. M.P.S. Bisht, Head, Department of Geology, HNBGU
Prof. N.S. Panwar, Head, Department of Instrumentation Engineering, HNBGU
Prof. Kusum Dobriyal, Head, Department of Sanskrit, HNBGU
Prof. H.B.S. Chauhan, Head, Department of Anthropology, HNBGU
Prof. M.C. Sati, Head, Department of Economics, HNBGU
Prof. Yogambar Singh Farswan, Head, Department of History including & (AIHC), HNBGU
Prof. Himanshu Bourai, Head, Department of Political Science, HNBGU
Prof. Manju Khanduri Pandey, Head, Department of Psychology, HNBGU
Prof. Guddi Bisht, Head, Department of Hindi and Modern Indian Languages, HNBGU
Prof. Monika Gupta, Head, Department of English, HNBGU
Prof. Dhan Singh Bisht, Head, Department of Drawing and Painting, HNBGU
Prof. Shakuntala Kunwar, Head, Department of English, HNBGU
Prof. Geetali Padiyar, Head, Department of Sociology and Social Work, HNBGU
Prof. Natanamurugaraj Govindan, Head, Department of Botany and Microbiology, HNBGU
Prof. O. P. Gusain, Head (Birla Campus), Department of Zoology, HNBGU
Dr. R.K. Maikhuri, Head, Department of Environmental Science, HNBGU
Prof. M.S. Bisht, Head, Department of Zoology, HNBGU
Prof. G.K. Joshi, Head, Department of Biotechnology, HNBGU
Prof. Mahendra Babu Kuruva, Head, Department of Business Management, HNBGU
Prof. R.K. Dhodi, Head, Center for Mountain Tourism and Hospitality Studies, HNBGU
Prof. R.C. Dimri, Head (Birla Campus), Department of Mathematics, HNBGU
Prof. Rama Maikhuri, Head, Department of Education (Birla Campus), HNBGU
Prof. Kamala Chauhan, Head (Srinagar Campus), Department of Sanskrit, HNBGU
Prof. S.C. Sati, Head (Birla Campus), Department of Chemistry, HNBGU
Prof. M.C. Purohit, Head (BGR Campus), Department of Chemistry, HNBGU
Prof. J.P. Bhatt, Department of Sociology and Social Work, HNBGU
Prof. Chandra Kala R Kondi, Head, Department of Sahitya, Central Sanskrit University, Devprayag

Co‑Conveners

Prof. T. C. Upadhyay, Department of Physics, HNBGU
Prof. Hemvati Nandan, Head, Department of Physics, Birla Campus, HNBGU
Dr. K.N. Shah, Head, Department of Horticulture, HNBGU
Dr. Sarla Saklani, Head, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, HNBGU
Prof. M.S. Panwar, Head, Department of Geography, HNBGU
Dr. Anuja Rawat, Head, Department of Naturopathy and Yoga, HNBGU
Dr. Mukul Pant, Head, Department of Physical Education, HNBGU
Dr. Brijesh Gangil, Head, Department of Mechanical Engineering, HNBGU
Mr. Arun Shekhar Bahuguna, Head, Department of E.C.E., HNBGU
Dr. Varun Barthwal, Head, Department of Information Technology, HNBGU
Dr. D.S. Bisht, Head, Department of Drawing and Painting, HNBGU
Dr. Sudhanshu Jayaswal, Head, Centre for Journalism and M.C., HNBGU
Dr. Ashok Kumar Pandey, Head, Department of Law, HNBGU
Dr. Manisha Nigam, Head, Department of Biochemistry, HNBGU
Dr. Jaspal Singh Chauhan, Head, Department of H. A. B., HNBGU
Dr. Lakhan Singh, Head (Birla Campus), Department of Statistics, HNBGU
Dr. Narendra Kumar Arya, Head (Tehri Campus), Department of Sanskrit, HNBGU
Dr. Ram Prakash, Head (BGR Campus Pauri), Department of Law, HNBGU
Dr. Gandhi Singh Chauhan, Head, Department of L.I.S., HNBGU
Dr. Kavita Bhatt, Head, Department of Philosophy, HNBGU
Dr. Kunwar Singh Rawat, Head (BGR Campus), Department of Mathematics, HNBGU
Dr. Sacchidanand Snehi, Head, Department of Darshan, C.S.U., Devprayag
Dr. S. P. Uniyal, Head, Dept. of Veda Karmakanda and Paurohitya, C.S.U., Devprayag
Dr. Brahmanand Mishra, Head, Department of Jyotish, C.S.U., Devprayag
Dr. Ganeshwar Nath Jha, Head, Department of Vyakarana, C.S.U., Devprayag
Dr. Dhanesh P V, Head, Department of Yogic Science, C.S.U., Devprayag

Coordinator

Dr. Alok Sagar Gautam, Department of Physics, HNBGU Srinagar

School Co‑ordinators

Dr. Charan Singh, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, HNBGU Srinagar
Dr. Vineet Kumar Maurya, Department of Microbiology, HNBGU Srinagar
Dr. Devendra Singh, Department of Education, HNBGU
Dr. Jitendra Singh Butola, Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, HNBGU
Dr. Hanumant K. Waghmare, Department of Sociology and Social Work, HNBGU
Dr. Vishvesh, Department of Sanskrit, HNBGU
Dr. Rahul Saini, Department of A.S. & H., School of Engineering & Technology, HNBGU
Dr. Narendra Kumar, Department of Geography, HNBGU
Dr. M. S. Sati, Department of Geology, HNBGU
Dr. Meenakshi, Department of Physics, Baba Mastnath University, Rohtak, Haryana
Dr. Parmjeet Kaur, Geeta University, Naultha, Panipat (Haryana)
Dr. Jai Shri Kumar, Department of Physics, F.L.T.M.S.B.P.G.G., Rewari, Haryana
Dr. Sonia, Department of Physics, Baba Mastnath University, Rohtak, Haryana

International & National Advisory Committee

Dr. M. Ravichandran, Secretary, Ministry of Earth Science (MOES), Government of India
Mr. Shri Tanmay Kumar, Secretary, (MoEFCC), Government of India
Shri Vivek Bhasin, Director, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC)
Dr. Amilcare Porporato, Duke University, USA
Dr. Marc L. Fischer, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, USA
Dr. Jianmin Chen, University of Toronto, Canada
Dr. V. Narayan, Chairman, Department of Space & ISRO, Government of India
Dr. (Mrs.) N. Kalaiselvi, Director General, CSIR and Secretary DSIR
Prof. Abhay Karandikar, Secretary, Department of Science and Technology (DST)
Prof. Sandeep Verma, FNA, Secretary, SERB, DST, Government of India
Prof. Durgesh Pant, Director, UCOST, Government of Uttarakhand
Prof. Anita Rawat, Director, USERC, IST, Government of Uttarakhand
Dr. Manish K. Naja, Director, (ARIES), Nainital
Dr. V. Ramanathan, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego, USA
Dr. Spyros Pandis, Carnegie Mellon University, USA
Dr. Susanne Bauer, ETH Zurich, Switzerland
Dr. Greg Carmichael, University of Iowa, USA
Dr. Pratim Biswas, Washington University in St. Louis, USA
Prof. Thomas Wagner, Head, Satellite Remote Sensing, M.P.I. for Chemistry, Mainz
Dr. Steffen Berlee, Scientist, Max Planck Institute for Chemistry, Mainz
Dr. Rajan K. Chakrabarty, Department of EECE, Washington University
Dr. Philip K. Hopke, Bayard D. Clarkson Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Clarkson University
Dr. Maheswar Rupakheti, Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies, Potsdam, Germany
Dr. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Director General of Meteorology, IMD, Government of India
Dr. Suryachandra A. Rao, Director, Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune
Dr. Vineet Kumar Gahalaut, Director, Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, Dehradun
Dr. Amit Kumar Patra, Director, National Atmospheric Research Laboratory (NARL)
Prof. Sunil Kumar Singh, Director, National Institute of Oceanography (NIO), Goa
Dr. I.D. Bhatt, Director, G.B.P.N.I.H.E., Almora, Uttarakhand
Prof. Deepak Kumar Srivastava, Chairman, Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR)
Prof. Srinivasa Varakhedi, Hon. Vice Chancellor, Central Sanskrit University, New Delhi
Prof. P V B Subrahmanyam, Director, Central Sanskrit University, Shri Raghunath Kirti Campus, Devprayag, Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand
Prof. (Dr.) V. K. Rastogi, (Retd. Professor), Department of Physics, CCS University, Meerut (UP)
Prof. (Dr.) Surendra Pratap Singh, Principal, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar G.D.C., Mainpuri (UP)
Prof. (Dr.) Dinesh Chandra, Principal, Government Degree College, Hempur, Bilsanda, Pilibhit (UP)
Prof. Jai Shanker, Principal, Govt Degree College Haripur, Nihastha, Raebareli (UP)
Dr. Ajay Kumar Saini, Principal, Govt. Degree College, Kuchlai, Sitapur (UP)
Dr. Asha Singh, Principal, Govt. Degree College, Tundla, Firozabad (UP)
Dr. Rita Rani, Department of Zoology, Feroze Gandhi College, Raebareli (UP)
Dr. Jay Prakash, Department of Physics, Kamla Nehru P.G. College, Tej Gaon, Raebareli (UP)
Dr. Ajay Pratap Singh, Department of Zoology, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar G.D.C., Mainpuri (UP)
Mr. Jay Prakash Yadav, Department of History, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar G.D.C., Mainpuri (UP)
Mr. Jagjivan Ram, Department of Chemistry, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar G.D.C., Mainpuri (UP)
Dr. Harendra Nath Sharma, Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology, S.V. College, Aligarh (UP)
Prof. Anil Kumar Chauhan, Principal, Municipal Post Graduate College, Mussoorie
Prof. Shalini Gupta, Dept. of Commerce, IQAC Coordinator, M.P.G. College, Mussoorie
Prof. K. C. Dutpudi, Principal, A.P.B. Govt. P.G. College, Agastyamuni, Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand

Advisory Committee

Dr. Jagvir Singh, Scientist, MES, Prithvi Bhavan, New Delhi
Dr. Akhilesh Kumar Mishra, NCMRWF, Ministry of Earth Sciences, Noida
Dr. (Mrs.) Anita Gupta, Head, CCP, Department of Science & Technology, Government of India
Dr. Samir V. Kamat, Chairman, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
Shri Pradeep Gaur, Chairman and Director, Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNIL)
Shri Ramesh Kumar Sudhanshu, Chairman (UKPCB), Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Dr. R.P. Singh, Director, Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS), Dehradun
Sh. Amandeep Garg, IAS, Chairman, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)
Dr. Ajit Kumar Mohanty, Chairman, Atomic Energy Commission
Shri Atul Kumar Singh, Chairman & CEO, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. (ONGC)
Prof. Virendra K. Mishra, Dean & Head, IESD, Banaras Hindu University
Dr. A. K. Kamra, INSA, Senior Scientist, IITM Pune
Dr. Sandeep K., University of Strathclyde
Shri Naresh Pal Gangwar, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Environment, FCC
Mr. Bhupender Yadav, CC, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Mr. Naresh Goswami, RO (I/c), UKPCB, Government of Uttarakhand
Dr. Debashish Mitra, Group Head, Department of MASD, ISRO, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Dr. Manmohan Singh Chauhan, Vice Chancellor, G. B. P.U. of A&T, Pant Nagar, Uttarakhand
Prof. Surekha Dangwal, Vice Chancellor, Doon University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Prof. Diwan S. Rawat, Vice Chancellor, Kumaun University, Nainital
Prof. N.K. Joshi, Vice Chancellor, Sri Dev Suman Uttarakhand University, Badshahi Thaul
Prof. (Dr.) Shankar Ramamoorthy, Vice Chancellor, Jigyasa University, Dehradun
Prof. Dr. Narpinder Singh, Vice Chancellor, Graphic Era (Deemed to be University), Dehradun
Prof. M.S. Panwar, Dean, Recruitment and Promotion of Teaching Posts, HNBGU Srinagar
Prof. M.M. Semwal, Chief Student Advisor, HNBGU Srinagar
Prof. Prashant Kandari, Dean, Academic Affairs, HNBGU Srinagar
Prof. R.S. Negi, Director, Chuaras Campus, HNBGU Srinagar
Prof. Umesh Chandra Gairola, Director, Pauri Campus, HNBGU Srinagar
Prof. A.A. Bourai, Director, Tehri Campus, HNBGU Srinagar
Prof. Surendra Singh Bisht, Chief Hostel Warden, HNBGU Srinagar
Prof. Seema Dhawan, Department of Education, HNBGU Srinagar
Dr. Rajender Kumar, Department of ECE, BPS University, Khanpur, Sonipat

Technical Program Committee

Prof. T. C. Upadhyay, Convener, AAC‑2025, Department of Physics, HNBGU
Dr. Alok Sagar Gautam, Organizing Secretary (AAC‑2025)
Dr. S. P. Sati, Department of Environmental Science, Ranichauri, Tehri Garhwal
Prof. Balram Ambade, Department of Chemistry, NIT Jamshedpur
Dr. Vikram Singh, Director, IMD Dehradun
Dr. M.V. Sunil Krishna, Department of Physics, IIT Roorkee
Dr. Narendra Ojha, PRL, Ahmedabad
Dr. Shani Tiwari, NIO Goa
Dr. Devesh Sharma, Head, Department of Atmospheric Science, CU Rajasthan
Dr. Binita Pathak, Centre for Atmospheric Studies, Dibrugarh University
Dr. Om Prakash Nautiyal, Scientist & AFO, USERC Dehradun
Dr. Bhavtosh Sharma, Scientist, USERC Dehradun
Dr. Ankur Kansal, Environment Engineer, UKPCB, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Dr. Vijay Sridhar, Doon University, Dehradun
Dr. Navin Parihar, Associate Professor, EGRL, Tirunelveli
Dr. Manvendra Singh Khatri, Department of Physics, NIT Srinagar
Dr. Chinmay Mallik, Department of Atmospheric Science, Central University of Rajasthan
Dr. Amrit Kumar, Centre of Excellence in Ocean‑ (ACOAST), Amity University Haryana
Dr. Mayank K. Malik, AMRSC, Dept. of Chemistry, G. K. (Deemed to be University), Haridwar
Dr. Charan Singh, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, HNBGU Srinagar
Dr. Vineet Kumar Maurya, Department of Microbiology, HNBGU Srinagar
Dr. Devendra Singh, Department of Education, HNBGU
Dr. Jitendra Singh Butola, Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, HNBGU
Dr. Hanumant K. Waghmare, Department of Sociology and Social Work, HNBGU
Dr. Vishvesh, Department of Sanskrit, HNBGU
Dr. Rahul Saini, Department of A.S.H., School of Engineering & Technology, HNBGU
Dr. Narendra Kumar, Department of Geography, HNBGU
Dr. M. S. Sati, Department of Geology, HNBGU, Srinagar
Dr. Meenakshi, Department of Physics, Baba Mastnath University, Rohtak, Haryana
Dr. Parmjeet Kaur, Geeta University, Naultha, Panipat (Haryana)
Dr. Jai Shri Kumar, Department of Physics, F.L.T.M.S.B.P.G.G., Rewari, Haryana
Dr. Sonia, Department of Physics, Baba Mastnath University, Rohtak, Haryana
Prof. (Dr.) Manish Sharma, Dean R&D, and Director‑IQAC, Jigyasa University, Dehradun
Dr. Sanjeev Kimothi, Dept. of Physics, Graphic Era (Deemed to be University), Dehradun, India
Dr. Amit Awasthi, Department of Physics, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun
Dr. Ishu Khangwal, Department of Botany, Baba Mastnath University, Asthal Bohar, Rohtak, Haryana

Local Organizing Committee Members

Prof. P. D. Semalty, Dean, School of Sciences, HNBGU Srinagar
Prof. R. C. Ramola, Convenor and Head, Dept. of Physics, HNBGU, SRT Campus, Tehri
Prof. T. C. Upadhyay, Dept. of Physics, HNBGU Srinagar
Prof. A. A. Baurai, Director, SRT Campus, Tehri
Prof. S. C. Gairola, BGR Campus Pauri
Prof. Arun Rawat, Department of Physics, HNBGU Srinagar
Prof. Piyush Sinha, Head, Department of Physics, BGR Campus, Pauri
Prof. Hemwati Nandan, Head, Department of Physics, Birla Campus, HNBGU Srinagar
Dr. Manish Uniyal, BGR Campus, Pauri
Dr. Shubhra Kala, Dept. of Physics, HNBGU Srinagar
Dr. Meera Rawat, Dept. of Physics, HNBGU Srinagar
Dr. Alok Sagar Gautam, Dept. of Physics, HNBGU Srinagar
Dr. Sanjay Kumar Upadhyay, Dept. of Physics, HNBGU Srinagar
Dr. Vivek Sharma, Dept. of Physics, HNBGU Srinagar
Dr. Sunil Kumar, Dept. of Physics, HNBGU Srinagar
Dr. Dilip Kumar Meena, SRT Campus, HNBGU Srinagar
Dr. Manoj Goyal, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, HNBGU Srinagar
Dr. Jayant Kumar, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, HNBGU Srinagar
Dr. Bhaskaran, Department of Chemistry, HNBGU Srinagar
Dr. Lakhan Singh, Department of Statistics, HNBGU Srinagar
Dr. Ram Kumar Sahu, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, HNBGU Srinagar
Dr. Vidhu Gupta, Department of Environmental Science, HNBGU Srinagar
Dr. Anant Kumar, Department of Botany, HNBGU Srinagar
Dr. Prashant Arya, Department of Himalayan Aquatic Biodiversity, HNBGU Srinagar
Dr. Nishtha Srivastava, Applied Science Department, Invertis University, Bareilly
Dr. Hira Lal Yadav, Department of Physical Education, HNBGU Srinagar
Dr. Anu Rahi, Department of Education, HNBGU Srinagar
Dr. Amar Jeet Singh, Department of Education, HNBGU Srinagar
Dr. Sapna Sen, Department of Education, HNBGU Srinagar
Dr. Amit Gautam, Department of School and Non‑Formal Education, NIEPA, New Delhi
Dr. Dinesh Kumar, Department of Sociology and Social Work, HNBGU Srinagar
Dr. Ritu Mishra, Department of Sociology and Social Work, HNBGU Srinagar
Mrs. Tsering Dolkar Khampa, Department of Psychology, HNBGU Srinagar
Dr. Rishika Verma, Department of Philosophy, HNBGU Srinagar
Dr. D. K. Rana, Department of Horticulture, HNBGU Srinagar
Dr. Puneet Walia, Department of Education, Birla Campus, HNBGU Srinagar Garhwal
Dr. Nagendra Kumar Yadav, Department of Education, Birla Campus, Srinagar
Dr. T. S. Bisht, Department of Horticulture, HNBGU Srinagar
Dr. Laxmi Rawat, VCSG UUHF, Bharsar
Dr. Nitesh Kumar Baunthiyal, Department of English, HNBGU Srinagar
Dr. Neha Martolia, Department of Drawing and Painting, HNBGU Srinagar
Dr. Kapil Dev Panwar, Department of Hindi, HNBGU Srinagar
Dr. Saket Kumar Bharadwaj, Department of Journalism and M.C., HNBGU Srinagar
Dr. Sanjay Pandey, Centre for Performing Arts and Culture, HNBGU Srinagar
Dr. Dhiraj Kumar Sharma, Department of Geography, HNBGU Srinagar
Dr. Sapna Semwal, Department of Geography, HNBGU, Pauri Campus
Dr. Mahendra Singh, Department of Geography, HNBGU, Tehri Campus
Mr. Stanzin Namgail, Department of Defence, Strategic and Geopolitical Studies, HNBGU Srinagar
Dr. Subhas Bera, Department of Remote Sensing and GIS, HNBGU Srinagar
Dr. Naresh Kumar, Applied Sciences (Chemistry), HNBGU Srinagar
Dr. Brijesh Gangil, Department of Mechanical Engineering, HNBGU Srinagar
Mr. Arun Shekhar Bahuguna, Department of ECE, HNBGU Srinagar
Dr. Varun Barthwal, Department of IT, HNBGU Srinagar
Mr. Kuldip Kumar, Department of ECE, HNBGU Srinagar
Dr. C.S. Dhanai, Department of Silviculture & Agroforestry, CoF, Ranichauri
Dr. Shweta B. Kukreti, Department of Forest Product & Utilization, CoF, Ranichauri
Dr. L.S. Kandari, Department of Forestry & Natural Resources, HNBGU Srinagar
Dr. Suman Lata Tiruwa, Department of Education, Birla Campus, Srinagar Garhwal
Dr. Shankar Singh, Department of Education, Birla Campus, HNBGU Srinagar
Dr. Vijay Luxmi Trivedi, Department of HAPPRC, HNBGU Srinagar
Dr. Tushar Kandari, Dept. of Physics, Municipal P.G. College, Mussoorie
Dr. Amar Deep, Dept. of Physics, A.P.B. Govt P.G. College Agastyamuni, Rudraprayag
Dr. Sudipta Kandari, Dept. of Physics, Shri Gulab Singh G.D.C., Chakrata, Uttarakhand
Dr. Anil Kumar, Central Sanskrit University, Devprayag
Dr. Brahmanand Mishra, Central Sanskrit University, Devprayag
Dr. Surya Mani Bhandari, Central Sanskrit University, Devprayag
Shri. Ankur Vats, Central Sanskrit University, Devprayag
Dr. Sanjay Dutt, Department of Chemistry, Govt. P.G. College, Agastyamuni, Rudraprayag
Dr. Poonam, Govt. P.G. College, Agastyamuni, Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand
Mr. Deepak Kumar, Dept. of Political Science, Govt. PG College, Agastyamuni, Uttarakhand
Dr. Taufiq Ahamad, Department of Physics, Maya Devi University
Dr. Ruchi Semwal Badoni, Dept. of Chemistry, M.P.G. College, Mussoorie
Dr. Riya Sharma, Dept. of Economics, M.P.G. College, Mussoorie
Dr. Maitreyi Shah, Dept. of Economics, M.P.G. College, Mussoorie
Mr. Giresh Singh, Resource Person (RP), Azim Premji Foundation, (Rajasthan)

Invited Speakers (Proposed / Confirmed)

• Dr. Vinay Kumar — Department of Atmospheric Science, Environmental Science & Physics, University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, USA
• Dr. Arun B. S. — Atmospheric Microphysics Department, TROPOS, Leipzig, Germany
• Dr. Filippo Giorgi — Head, Earth System Physics Section, ICTP, Italy
• Dr. Fred Kucharski — Earth System Physics Section, ICTP, Italy
• Dr. Ramakrishna Ramisetty — Application Scientist, Tofwerk AG, Switzerland
• Prof. Manoj Kumar Srivastava — Department of Geophysics, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, India
• Prof. A. K. Srivastava — Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Delhi, India
• Prof. Manoranjan Sahu — Aerosol & Nanoparticle Technology Laboratory (ANTL), IIT Bombay, India
• Prof. Manish Kumar Goyal — Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Indore, India
• Dr. Devendraa Siingh — Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune, India
• Dr. Thara V. Prabhakaran — IITM, Pune, India
• Dr. Sachin Ghude — IITM, Pune, India
• Dr. Abhilash S. Panicker — IITM, Pune, India
• Dr. Sunil D. Pawar — IITM, Pune, India
• Dr. Atul Kumar Srivastava — IITM, New Delhi Branch, India
• Dr. Deewan Singh Bisht — IITM, New Delhi Branch, India
• Dr. B. K. Sapra — Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai, India
• Dr. Rajiv Pandey — Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE), Dehradun, India
• Dr. V. K. Soni — India Meteorological Department (IMD), Delhi, India
• Dr. Narendra Singh — Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES), Nainital, India
• Dr. U. C. Dumka — ARIES, Nainital, India
• Dr. Shailesh Kumar Patidar — Central University of Rajasthan (CURAJ), India
• Dr. Chinmay Mallik — CURAJ, India
• Dr. Subrat Kumar Panda — CURAJ, India
• Dr. Shweta Yadav — Central University of Jammu, India
• Dr. Swagata Payra — Department of Physics, Birla Institute of Technology (BIT) Mesra, India
• Dr. Rajyalakshmi Garaga — Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati, India
• Dr. Nilamoni Barman — North-Eastern Space Applications Centre (NESAC), Shillong, Meghalaya, India
• Dr. Shahadev Rabha — CSIR-NEIST / AcSIR, in collaboration with IIT Kanpur, India
• Dr. Chandan Sarangi — Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, Chennai, India
• Dr. Madineni Venkat Ratnam — National Atmospheric Research Laboratory (NARL), Andhra Pradesh, India
• Prof. (Dr.) Praveen Bhatt — Professor & Head, Department of Physics, B.M.U., Rohtak, Haryana, India
• Prof. Manoj Antil — Department of Mathematics, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed University), Mullana-Ambala, India

Virtual Live

2ND INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

on

AEROSOLS, AIR QUALITY, AND CLIMATE CHANGE (AAC-2022) OVER HIMALAYAN REGION OF UTTARAKHAND

04 - 06 NOVEMBER 2022

Important Dates

Note: Registration status for confirmation and Participant ID will be shared through E-mail. Registration is must prior to the abstract submission, for more, visit the Abstract Submission page.

Registration is Open

The International Conference on Aerosol, Air Quality and Climate Change (IMCAAC‑2025) will be held in Srinagar Garhwal from 13–15 October 2025 in the esteemed presence of National and International dignitaries.

• Early Bird Registration Deadline: 20 September 2025
• Accommodation Request Deadline: 20 September 2025
• Valedictory Session Confirmation Deadline: 20 September 2025

Registration

Click to register via G‑Form: CLICK HERE

Registration is mandatory before abstract submission. Please ensure you register before submitting any paper or poster.

The registration fee includes the conference kit, access to scientific sessions, tea/coffee breaks, and lunch during the conference days. Accommodation and travel expenses are not included.

Registration Fees

The following conference registration fees apply:

Fees Payment

You can pay instantly using UPI/QR code or via bank transfer (NEFT/ECS). After payment, please fill in the registration form. For queries, email: aachnbgu2018@gmail.com

Instant Payment via UPI/QR Code

Accommodation

Hotel and lodge options are available in Srinagar Garhwal: Accommodation Details

Shared accommodation at hotels, GMVN, and the University Guest House will be arranged for a nominal charge. Priority: research scholars without stipend, first‑come‑first‑served. Send requests to: aachnbgu2018@gmail.com by 20 September 2025.

Contact: Dr. Amar Deep – +91‑9808472270
Mr. Ajay Kumar – +91‑7060935880

Valedictory Session at Badrinath

The valedictory session will be held on 15 October 2025 at Badrinath (200 km from Srinagar, Uttarakhand, elevation 3,133m). Participation cost: ₹2000 per person.

Confirm by 20 September 2025 via email to: aachnbgu2018@gmail.com

Contact: Dr. Alok Sagar Gautam – +91‑9997138763

Conference Awards

The Governing Council of the Aerosol, Air Quality and Climate Change Research Society (AACCRS, associated with NITI Aayog, Government of India), Srinagar Garhwal, in collaboration with Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Government Degree College, Mainpuri, will confer awards for outstanding contributions in science, society, and innovation during IMCAAC‑2025.

Contact for awards: Dr. Alok Sagar Gautam – +91-9997138763
Prof. (Dr.) Surendra Pratap Singh – +91-9528204088

Poster Presentation

If you have opted for a "Poster Presentation" then please follow the poster size instructions mentioned in the PDF document. Please choose any one out of the three sizes given. Click the following link to download instructions for poster presentation and sizes (PDF): CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD

Abstract Submission

Registered participants must submit an extended abstract (template in Word) via the following Google Form by September 20, 2025: CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT ABSTRACT

Participants are requested to write "Abstract for IMCAAC‑2025, Participant ID" (the Participant ID will be assigned during registration through email) in the subject line while sending the extended abstracts by email.

It is proposed to bring out the proceedings of the Conference. Acceptance notification will be communicated to authors by September 20, 2025, with a request to submit the soft copy of the final abstract in camera‑ready form by September 15, 2025. IMCAAC‑2025 will endeavor to give preference to papers that deal with new advancements, applications, and developments in the aforesaid areas of the Conference. All papers submitted for presentation must be original and should not have been presented elsewhere. All papers will be subjected to review and decisions will be conveyed to the authors accordingly. Selected conference papers will be published in International/National Journals. Procedure to publish the research papers will be communicated later — see: http://aachnbgu.aaccrs.org/

Important Dates

Call for Papers

Registration is mandatory prior to abstract submission. Interested delegates/participants must select ‘Yes’ for the Abstract Submission option in the Registration Form. The Google Form link for abstract submission is provided above. Delegates/Participants must submit an extended abstract as per the format of the abstract template through the Google Form or via email to aachnbgu2018@gmail.com by September 1, 2025. Please mention "Abstract for IMCAAC‑2025, Participant ID" in the subject line when submitting via email. The Participant ID will be assigned after verification of registration. It is proposed to bring out proceedings of the conference. Acceptance notifications will be sent by September 15, 2025, and final camera‑ready abstracts must be submitted by September 20, 2025. Only original papers are accepted. All submissions will be reviewed and selected papers will be considered for publication in International/National Journals (publication procedure will be communicated later).

Abstract Template

Click the following link to download the abstract template: Click Here

Instructions for Submission

Please ensure your abstract follows the template format. For any issues, contact the conference secretariat at aachnbgu2018@gmail.com.

Contact Us

Clicking any email address or WhatsApp number will open your device’s Email/WhatsApp app to send a message to contact person.

TECHNICAL EXHIBITION 

Technical Exhibition with a view to highlight the advancements made in the area of aerosol science and technology, it is planned to organize a technical exhibition along with the Conference. Equipment manufacturers, service providers, and related agencies are invited to participate in the technical exhibition to highlight their products and services. Exhibition space of about 2.5 m x 2.5 m will be provided to each exhibitor. 

Those who interested may contact: Dr Alok Sagar Gautam, +91 9997138763 (Organising Secretary, AAC-2022)

AWARDS

1. LIFE TIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD (Above 55 Years of Age)
2. HONORARY FELLOWSHIP/ FELLOWSHIP (FAACCRS)
3. BEST PRESENTATION/ORAL/POSTER AWARDS 
4. DR. A. P. J. ABDUL KALAM AWARD IN THE FIELD OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY 
5. SENIOR SCIENTIST AWARD (Above 40 Years of Age)
6. BEST FACULTY AWARD FOR TEACHING/RESEARCH/INNOVATIONS
7. DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD / DISTINGUISHED TEACHER AWARD (PHYSICAL SCIENCE, NANOMATERIALS, AEROSOLS, AIR QUALITY, PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY, ETC.)
8. TEACHER OF THE YEAR / EXTENSION PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR / DOCTOR OF THE YEAR AWARD
9. TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATIONS AWARD
10. SHRI SUNDERLAL BAHUGUNA PARYAVARAN RATNA SAMMAN 
11. YOUNG SCIENTIST / YOUNG RESEARCHER AWARD (Below 35 Years of Age)
12. SRINAGAR SHRI SAMMAN 

Those interested to nominate the names for the awards may contact: 

Dr Alok Sagar Gautam, Mobile: +91 9997138763 (Organising Secretary, AAC-2022)

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