Indian Society of Analytical Scientists
ISAS, the Indian Society of Analytical Scientists, is a premier scientific body in the country with the sole objective of providing a nodal forum for multidisciplinary Sciences, Technology, R&D, Academia, and Industry to reap the benefits of new Research and Developments for the common populace.
The Society was established in 1983 at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre as its headquarters, nearly four decades ago, and has over 3000+ members with 10 chapters spread across a wide part of the country. Since its inception, the Society has been involved in realizing the pivotal objective of disseminating science from the grassroots. During the past 40 years, the Society, a professional body of analytical scientists, has been engaged in assessing and analyzing the impact of analytical sciences in almost every walk of life, employing the latest state-of-the-art analytical techniques, including on-site analytical techniques like LIBS. With this objective in view, the Society has organized 18 Analytical Science Congresses (annually one), over 45 national and international conferences on various relevant topics of interest to the scientific community, keeping the metamorphosis of analysis in mind. These conferences were very well attended by leading professionals from India and abroad. Besides, a large number of workshops, seminars, invited talks, and several student-based activities such as quizzes, essay writing, and debate competitions, etc., were also organized by the Society.
ISAS has organized more than 38 Conferences and 78 webinars to commemorate Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, and an e-book titled “Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav – a few excerpts” was released. The Society publishes the Journal of ISAS, an open-access, peer-reviewed, quarterly e-Journal, free of charge (for both authors and readers) with DOIs, to bring research articles related to analytical and allied fields such as process development, instrumentation, statistical analysis, environmental analysis, and management to light. The Society also publishes its e-newsletter. The Society has instituted various awards such as Lifetime Achievement awards, Awards of Excellence, Aatmanirbhara awards, etc., for outstanding Scientists, besides Fellowships of ISAS.
ISAS Baroda Chapter, Gujarat
The ISAS Baroda Chapter was incepted in 1993 with its head office at the Indian Petrochemicals Corporation Ltd (presently Reliance Industries) in Vadodara. Presently, the head office is located in the Department of Chemistry, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda. The Baroda Chapter includes several members spanning the entire cross-section of Academic, R&D Institutions, Chemical and Pharmaceutical industries, and Environmental Sciences.
The Baroda Chapter has been at the forefront in popularising Analytical Sciences in the region by organising several activities such as conferences, workshops, industrial visits, invited talks etc and by bringing the sophisticated analytical instruments suppliers, students and scientific community together.
To become a member of the ISAS Baroda Chapter, Gujarat, follow the link below:
ABOUT THE MAHARAJA SAYAJIRAO UNIVERSITY OF BARODA
The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda (MSU), originally founded in 1881 as the “Baroda College” and subsequently established on 30th April 1949, is a premier unitary residential university of India. The university has a huge campus with magnificent heritage buildings spread across the city of Vadodara. The university through its 14 faculties, 3 constituent colleges, 9 institutions, and 7 centres of specialized study.
The Faculty of Science is a Constituent Institution of MSU, Baroda. With its roots in the year 1881, the faculty comprises twelve departments that offer under-graduate, post-graduate and doctoral programmes in areas encompassing Physical Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Life Sciences as well as Mathematical, Environmental and Computer Sciences.
The largest department of the faculty is the Department of Chemistry which is internationally acclaimed as one of the best centres for teaching and research in various aspects of chemistry in Western India.
International Analytical Science Congress, 2025
The Big Data era is a 21st-century revolution in Artificial Intelligence (AI). Big Data, coupled with new data analytics, has engendered paradigm shifts across the analytical science discipline. The International Analytical Science Congress (IASC) is bring organized periodically by the Indian Society of Analytical Scientists. It aims to bring together eminent scientists, professors, and researchers working at the forefront of Analytical Science.
IASC has been well-received by eminent scientists and researchers worldwide and has expanded its scope from a NATIONAL Congress to an INTERNATIONAL Congress since 2024. Several overseas scientists and researchers have endorsed it as a unique platform for analytical sciences by voluntarily offering their participation in this event. The conference will focus on recent developments in multidisciplinary branches of Analytical Sciences, encompassing different areas of research such as Chemical and Material Science, Polymer Science, Life Science, Health, Environment, Pharmaceutical, Nuclear & Petroleum industry, Nanotechnology, Biotechnology, and Agriculture. The program will also deliberate on the latest advancements in the expanding fields of sample preparation and green analytical chemistry, as embracing sustainability is an important facet of analytical sciences in light of global environmental concerns. The conference further aims to unravel the transformative potential of AI, which, along with the combined use of analytical instrumentation and spectroscopic techniques, has led to the metamorphosis of analytical sciences. The role of analytical sciences in regulatory and statutory requirements and compliances is also gaining prominent focus these days.
The proceedings of the conference will include Plenary lectures, Invited talks, and Oral presentations of research work/theses and posters. The conference will also hold exhibitions, stalls, and presentations from Analytical instrument manufacturers and dealers, laboratory accessory and service providers, and software, digital, and AI solution providers and integrators, showcasing state-of-the-art developments in Analytical instruments.
About Vadodara
Vadodara, formerly known as Baroda, is situated approximately 100 kilometers southeast of Ahmedabad. The journey to this city via National Expressway-1 takes about an hour. Vadodara is well connected to the entire country by flights, rail, and road. Vadodara International Airport is well connected to Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Goa, and Pune. Ahmedabad airport, which is around 100 kilometers from Vadodara, is well connected to many cities with direct flights. Vadodara is rich in historical significance, featuring palaces, temples, and museums that narrate its storied past. In addition to these captivating natural and architectural attractions, the city provides access to the remarkable UNESCO World Heritage Site of Champaner and Pavagadh and also to the Statue of Unity. It attracts tourists from across the globe and functions as the industrial hub of Gujarat.
Often referred to as the ‘Garden City’ of the state, Vadodara was historically known as ‘Vadapadraka,’ which translates to “a village encircled by Banyan trees.” Presently, the city boasts excellent connectivity and is recognized as a prominent tourist destination.