Kanpur – The Advanced Centre for Materials Science (ACMS) at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur), in collaboration with the Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE), successfully organized a one-day workshop on Atom Probe Tomography (APT) on September 11, 2025. The workshop drew more than 80 participants, including students, research scholars, technical staff, faculty members, and industry professionals. It was designed to foster a deeper understanding of APT and promote access to the National Facility of Atom Probe Tomography (NFAPT) at IIT Madras, coordinated through the ACMS nodal centre at IIT Kanpur.
The inaugural session featured addresses by Prof. Niraj Chawake, Nodal Coordinator for NFAPT-IITK, Prof. Anish Upadhyaya, Head of ACMS, and Prof. Kantesh Balani, Head of the Department of MSE, IIT Kanpur. Prof. Upadhyaya highlighted ACMS’s contributions to IIT Kanpur and the wider scientific community, emphasizing that the centre reflects IIT Kanpur’s commitment to supporting researchers across academia, industry, and national laboratories. He added that the centre’s mission is to empower researchers with advanced technologies and expertise to drive innovation and strengthen national scientific capabilities. Prof. Balani encouraged participants to actively engage and make the most of this unique opportunity.
The technical program featured talks by leading experts from India and abroad. Dr. Heena Khanchandani (IIT Kanpur) introduced the fundamentals and applications of APT. Dr. Arun Devaraj (Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, USA) discussed nanoscale characterization of engineered and natural materials in extreme environments. Dr. Surendra Makineni (Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru) highlighted the role of electron microscopy and APT in developing next-generation structural alloys. Dr. Se-Ho Kim (Korea University, South Korea) elaborated on APT’s role in materials design, while Dr. Rama Srinivas Varanasi (Tohoku University, Japan) presented insights into defect-assisted phase transformations in medium manganese steels.
Participants also toured ACMS’s NFAPT-IITK nodal facility and other state-of-the-art research infrastructure, gaining firsthand exposure to IIT Kanpur’s advanced characterization facilities. This showcased the institute’s role in driving world-class materials research and providing researchers access to cutting-edge instrumentation.
The workshop concluded with a valedictory session recognizing the contributions of student volunteers, including Aniket Dwivedi, Pushpendra Dohare, and Ravindra Agnihotri, along with the dedicated ACMS staff whose efforts ensured the event’s success.
By bringing together global experts and young researchers, the workshop reaffirmed IIT Kanpur’s commitment to advancing materials science and fostering innovation through modern characterization tools. It provided participants with critical insights and practical skills, equipping them to address real-world challenges in both academic and industrial settings.
