Invited Talk on "Investigating Structure–Property Relationships in the Design of Smart Molecular Materials"

About the Program

The event explores mechanically responsive molecular crystals—a class of materials gaining prominence for use in actuators, sensors, energy materials, and pharmaceutical applications. Special emphasis is placed on design strategies, including the role of domain coexistence, intergrowth polymorphs, stress-induced phase transitions, and solid solution hardening in tuning material properties. The event is designed to be highly interdisciplinary, targeting Engineering students,. It showcases how thoughtful molecular design can lead to functional, intelligent materials with real-world impact.

Objectives of the Program

Expose students to understand the Fundamentals of Smart Molecular Materials.
Provide an in-depth overview of Structure–Property Relationships of smart materials.
Connect Material Design with Real-World Applications.
Contextualize the research within applications such as actuators, biotechnology, pharmaceutical formulations, and emerging smart devices with AI.

Expected Outcomes of the Program

Participants will gain a solid understanding of the fundamental principles behind smart molecular materials and their responsive behaviour under various external stimuli.
The event will highlight real-world applications in areas such as smart devices, drug delivery systems, actuators, and materials for energy and defence sectors.
Attendees will appreciate the interdisciplinary nature of modern material science, recognizing the convergence of chemistry, biotechnology, materials engineering, pharmacy, and computational sciences (AI-ML).

Target Audience: Students of First Year BE, AI-ML, and Biotechnology, AIT