OVERVIEW: About Smart Materials Conference (SMC) 2025
The University of the Western Cape (UWC) in association with the American Chemical Society (ACS) will host the “Smart Materials Conference 2025 (SMC2025)” in Cape Town, South Africa, from 3-5 December 2025. The conference brings together academia and industry researchers including students and young researchers on board in fostering a global dialogue within the materials science, nanoscience, nanotechnology, energy, electronics, medicine and environment including water and waste water treatment. SMC 2025 aims in sharing new ideas and new technologies amongst the professionals, industrialists and students from research areas of Smart Materials and their variety of applications to share their recent innovations and indulge in interactive discussions and technical sessions at the event.
The Conference will also have a space for stakeholders including companies and institutions to present their services, products, innovations and research results. The three day event intends to gather the key stakeholders in the area of materials science, nanoscience, nanotechnology, nanomedicine, composites, nanocomposites, functional materials, catalysis, electronics, energy, environment and many more. The event is multidisciplinary and aims to become an established event, attracting global participants, intent on sharing, exchanging and exploring new avenues of Smart Materials.
There is a robust scientific program consisting of plenary lectures, keynote lectures, invited lectures, parallel sessions, as well as poster sessions for young researchers covering all topics in all scientific sessions. The conference provides a great opportunity to embrace and enhance your knowledge about the newest interdisciplinary approaches and recent developments in the area. The conference offers a valuable platform to create new contacts in the Smart Materials and further provide networking, team building, active partnership, collaborations to take your research to new heights.
The conference will be in the beautiful city of Cape town which has been ranked number one city in the world as of 2025. We invite you to experience the scientific knowledge exchange and enjoy the beautiful city.
Organizing COMMITTEE
Professor Michael Claeys, University of Cape Town, South Africa
Professor Leslie Patrik, University of the Western Cape, South Africa
Professor James Njuguna, Robert Gordon University, UK
Dr Mritunjay Chaubey, UPL, India
Prof Shivani Bhardwaj Mishra, Royal Society of Chemistry, UK
Professor Ajay Kushwaha, Indian Institute of Technology, Indore, India
Professor Sudesh Rathilal, Durban University of Technology, South Africa
Professor Maria Olga Guerrero Perez, Universidad de Málaga, Spain
Dr Vinay Kumar, Haryana Agricultural University, India
Dr Gourish Chakravorty, Ion Exchange, South Africa
Professor Ajay Kumar Mishra, University of the Western Cape, South Africa
Professor Shailendra Shukla, Indian Institute of Technology, BHU, India
Professor Anurag Srivastava, Indian Institute of Technology and Management, Gwalior, India
Professor Sudesh Sivarasu, University of Cape Town, South Africa
Professor Admire Dube, University of the Western Cape, South Africa
Dr Bulelwa Ntsendwana, Mintek, South Africa
Dr Mathato Motaung, Mintek, South Africa
Professor Rangabhashiyam Selvasembian, SRM University, India
Professor Pierre Pavan Kondiah, University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa
Professor Priscilla Baker, University of the Western Cape, South Africa
Dr Sivuyisiwe Mapukata, Mintek, South Africa
Dr Gaobodiwe Masibi, Mintek, South Africa
Professor Lucky Sikhwivhilu, Mintek, South Africa
Dr Lerato Shikwambana, South African National Space Agency, South Africa
Professor Robert Lindsay, University of the Western Cape, South Africa
Dr Anand Krishnan, University of the Free State, South Africa
Dr Themba Ntuli, Mintek, South Africa
Dr Candice Cupido, University of the Western Cape, South Africa
Dr Orbett Alexander, University of the Western Cape, South Africa
Dr Siobhan Ernan Brigg, University of the Western Cape, South Africa
Dr Natasha Ross, University of the Western Cape, South Africa
Dr Chandra Mohan, K R Mangalam University, Gurugram, India
Mr Timothy Lesch, University of the Western Cape, South Africa
Dr Christianah Aarinola Akinnawo, University of the Western Cape, South Africa
Dr Mohammad Hassan Shahavi, Amol University of Special Modern Technologies, Iran
Professor Amit Rawal, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, India
UNIVERSITY of the Western Cape
The University of the Western Cape (UWC) was founded in 1960 and occupies a unique space in the South African higher education landscape. It is a dynamic institution committed to excellence in learning, teaching, research and innovation in a globally competitive environment whilst remaining true to the values and ethos that have shaped its identity as a university rooted in serving the public good. UWC is home to more than 23 000 students who engage in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in seven faculties.
UWC is a research-led university responsive to the needs of a changing world through excellence in teaching, learning and research and the generation and application of new knowledge.
Firmly anchored in its local and sub-regional context and inspired by its distinctive academic role in building a more equitable and dynamic society, the University continues to empower its students, staff and partners to advance its mission of serving the greater public good and
searching for humane and sustainable solutions to the challenges of our time.
This is pursued through high academic standards, intellectual rigour and productive partnerships and networks beyond the confines of disciplinary and geographic boundaries.
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