ICSMET 2025 meet at Alliance University
The conference saw over 100 participants, including eight keynote speakers and 80 oral presentations across Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, and Biological Sciences. Institutions from India and abroad took part, encouraging collaboration across disciplines and countries. Researchers from India, Italy, and Malaysia, contributed, building stronger global academic ties.
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