The Society For Polymer Science, India, Thiruvananthapuram Chapter, Kerala
The Society of Polymer Science, India (SPSI), Since 1988
Headquarters
Address of the Main Office:
Division Of Polymer Chemistry, National Chemical Laboratory, Pune-411008, INDIA
Phone: +91-20-5893234; Fax: +91-20- 25893355 / 25893234
Email: sivaram at ems.ncl.res.in
Present Office Bearers
Chairman:
Prof. S. Ramakrishnan, Department of Inorganic and Physical Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
Secretary:
Dr. Anil Kumar, Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
Main objectives of the Society
To foster interaction amongst polymer scientist in India through organization of meetings, seminar and conferences
Major activities
1. An international conference on Polymer Science, every two years
2. Nine regional chapters all over India for promoting regional activities
3. A national seminar on Polymer Science by regional chapter, each year
Publications
1. Periodical(s): Polymer Newsletters every quarter
2. Book(s) (already published): The Conference Proceedings sponsored by SPS are published and widely circulated. Seven such proceedings have been brought out
Meetings
One meeting at the International level, once in two years; Nine local and regional get together / seminars each year
Awards
Professor M. Santappa Silver Jubilee award for distinguished contribution to Polymer Science
Number of members
Individual members - 550
Supporting industries/organizations - 25
Membership Fee
1. Individual member (life membership only) - Rs. 2,100/
2. Supporting industries/organizations - Rs. 10,000/-
Please visit Headquarters website at http://www.spsi.co.in/