Conference & Exhibition

HOTEL COURTYARD MARRIOTMumbai, India

March 5-7, 2018

National Association for Application of ( )Radioisotopes and Radiation in Industry NAARRI

Mumbai, INDIA

Organised by

NAARRI International ConferenceAdvanced Applications of Radiation TechnologyAdvanced Applications of Radiation Technology

Supported by

In Co-operation With

Department of Atomic EnergyGovernment of India

( )International Atomic Energy Agency IAEAVienna, Austria

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Preamble

The industrial non-destructive testing (NDT) and radiotracer technologies have also

progressed significantly. There are many emerging industrial diagnostic technologies which

make use of sealed radioisotopes, radiotracers and innovative green imaging technologies for

advanced non-destructive evaluation of industrial components and assemblies. Conventional

Non-destructive techniques using chemical film based industrial radiography are being replaced

with computed radiography, digital radiography and computed tomography.

The demand for radioisotopes for medical and industrial applications continues to grow. The

success achieved in many recently developed therapeutic and diagonostic

radiopharmaceuticals has contributed in enhancing the demand for these radionuclides. It is

necessary to foster efforts to accelerate the development and introduction of more widely

available and easily produced products for better healthcare. This will support sustainability

as well as growth in the application of therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals in oncology.

Radiation Technology utilizing radioisotopes and radiation from electrically-

operated machine sources, has made significant contributions in improving

industr ia l product ion, product qual i ty, mater ia l propert ies, hygienizat ion,

shelf-life extension of food products and healthcare. All these applications

have directly or indirectly benefitted the society in a number of ways.

During the past five decades, significant progress has been made in all facets of radioisotope

production and radiation technology programmes. Radioisotopes are produced in nuclear

reactors and accelerators in many countries. In addition, availability of varied electron beam

accelerators having different energy and power levels have made it possible to design and

customize industrial irradiators serving specialised applications. It is possible now to design,

develop and commercially operate irradiators based on either radioactive Co-60 sources or

electron beam machines for food preservation, municipal waste hygienization, water treatment

and environmental applications

There are also growing concerns related to the security of some radioisotopes in public

domain mainly high-activity sealed sources used in exposure devices and commercial

irradiators. In addition, regulatory authorities now have enhanced responsibilities for reventing

misuse and restricting more than optimal radiation exposure to members of the public due to

wider and prevalent use of medical X-ray equipment.

New developments in electron beam accelerators and gamma irradiators

Radiation processing of food and medical products

Radiation processing for enhancement of material quality

Radiation assisted environmental remediation

Radiopharmaceuticals for healthcare – Therapeutic and Diagnostic

Advances in radiation oncology

Radiation imaging for advanced NDT applications

Preservation of heritage articles using nuclear radiation

Radiotracer techniques for industrial process diagnostics

Radiation monitoring equipment and instruments

Socio-economic impact and techno-economic aspects of industrial radiation processing

Safety, Security and Regulations in radioisotopes and radiation technology

In view of these significant developments, NAARRI is organizing an international conference on

“Advanced Applications of Radiation Technology” (NICSTAR-2018) to have wide-ranging

deliberations by experts on the following topics of current interest:

The conference will include plenary sessions, invited talks, poster presentations,panel discussions and exhibition

NAARRI “National Association for the Applications of Radioisotopes and adiation in Industry” is a

professional body in India founded in 1976. Since its inception NAARRI has been striving to provide

an effective interface between the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) and users of radiation

technology. To achieve its objectives, NAARRI has been organizing national and international

conferences, seminars, symposia, workshop, training courses and awareness programmes.

NAARRI has organized six international conferences, the last being NICSTAR-2015 which was held

in Mumbai. Theses conferences provided an excellent platform for fruitful interactions and

information dissemination among technology providers, R&D personnel and end users.

About the organizers

Mumbai, the venue of the conference is the Gateway of India and also the commercial capital of

the country. The city earlier known as Bombay, (the official name until 1995) is the capital city of

the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India and the ninth most populous

agglomeration in the world, with a population of 21 million as of 2011. The multilingual and

multicultural city of Mumbai has many entrepreneurs, large industrial houses, a vast network of

suburban trains and also Bollywood. It is one of the most populous urban regions in the world

and the second most populous metropolitan area in India. Mumbai offers a plethora of delights

for the visitors including the Gateway of India monument, the UNESCO World Heritage site of

the Elephanta Caves, the UNESCO world heritage Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminal (CST), Prince of

Wales Museum and the Hanging Gardens.

The conference will be organized at hotel Courtyard Marriot located in Andheri suburb of Mumbai

near to business hub and very close to international and domestic airports. Courtyard Marriot has

impeccable accommodations with well appointed rooms and thoughtful amenities.

About the venue

Accommodation for a limited number of local delegates could be arranged on first come first

served basis at BARC Training School Hostel at Anushaktinagar, Mumbai. Delegates desirous

of staying at the conference hotel can be accommodated on special rates.

Accommodation

Mumbai has a typical wet and dry tropical climate. The month of March sees minimum

temperature of 25 ºC and maximum temperature of 32 ºC . The weather is moderately hot &

humid during the period.

The Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (formerly Sahar International Airport) is the main

aviation hub in india. Mumbai is connected by air to all major international cities in the world.

Weather

Connectivity

A limited num ber of sponsorship packages will be available. For more details please visit

the conference website.

Sponsorship

Technical Sessions at NICSTAR-2018 will have invited and contributory papers by

Scientists, Technologists & Professionals in the knowledge domain. NAARRI invites

interested persons to send their scientific and technical papers in the specified format well

before the due date. All abstracts should be submitted to the technical committee, NICSTAR

- 2018, at “tcnicstar2018@naarri.com”

Technical Sessions

Abstracts of technical papers should be prepared in times new roman font of size 12 and in

not more than 300 words. The abstracts should contain a concise and short title of the paper,

authors name(s), their affiliation and address for correspondence with email ID.

The conference will include an exhibition where local and international exhibitors will

showcase their products and services. For more details please visit

www.naarri.com/nicstar-2018 exibition.html”

Abstract Submission :

Communication of abstracts acceptance :

Final Submission of full length papers :

Last date of registration :

October 31, 2017

November 15, 2017

December 15, 2017

December 31, 2017

Submission of Abstracts

Important Dates

Exhibition

stupto 31 Dec. 2017stAfter 31 Dec. 2017

sttill 31 Jan. 2018Participants

Registration form can be downloaded from the following NAARRI’s websitewww.naarri.com

Senior members of NAARRI

Non-members of NAARRI

Members of NAARRI

Delegates with accommodation*

Delegates without accommodation

* Registration Fee Includes 3 Days Accommodation in the Conference Hotel

Registration Fee Includes lunch during the conference, conference kit, tea & coffee,social events & a soft copy of the conference proceedings.

Registration

Registration Fees

Mr. Vikram KaliaConvener, Organising Committee NICSTAR-2018MICROTROL Sterilisation Services Pvt. Ltd.Kirpalani Estate, Saki Vihar Road,Mumbai-400 072. INDIA.Tel.: +91 22 4057 9600 | Fax No.: +91 22 2857 3298Email.: vikram@microtrol-india.com

Those desirous of participating in NICSTAR-2018 may fill in the registration form and submit

along with the registration fee by DD/ crossed cheque / mail transfer / RTGS or NEFT drawn in

favour of “NICSTAR-2018” payable at mumbai to the following address.

Companion

Companion

Indian Participants

Foreign Participants

INR 8000

INR 7000

INR 12000

INR 8000

INR 10000

INR 8000

INR 15000

INR 10000

USD 1200

USD 700

USD 400

USD 1100

USD 600

USD 350

Conference Secretariat

National Association fo Application of Radioisotopes and Radiation in Industry (NAARRI)

C/o Board of Radiation and Isotope TechnologyBRIT/BARC Vashi Complex, Sector 20, Vashi,

Navi Mumbai-400 703, INDIA

For further details and updates, please visit our website:http://www.naarri.com

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