18/02/2026
The Department of Chemistry, Dibrugarh University, successfully organized the 36ᵗʰ CRSI National Symposium in Chemistry and CRSI–RSC Lectures from 5–7 February 2026, under the aegis of the Chemical Research Society of India (CRSI) and in collaboration with the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), London. This prestigious international academic event brought together nearly 300 participants, including eminent scientists, CRSI awardees, faculty members, and research scholars from India and abroad. A total of 17 CRSI award lectures, including contributions from international awardees, highlighted cutting-edge developments in chemical sciences. The symposium featured lectures by leading researchers from India, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Europe. An active poster presentation programme, comprising approximately 170 posters, provided a vibrant platform for young researchers. Thirty-three Best Poster Awards, sponsored by RSC, American Chemical Society (ACS), Dibrugarh University, and CRSI, encouraged student participation and research excellence.
The symposium was generously supported by -India, CSIR, India, -BRNS, DRDO, Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, Oil India Limited, CRSI, RSC, and Dibrugarh University. Overall, the event significantly strengthened the University’s research visibility, fostered national and international collaborations, and reinforced its standing as a growing centre of excellence in chemical sciences.