With a view to providing a common platform to scientists, technologists, academics and industrialists to meet and discuss the latest trends in the area of analytical chemistry and instrumentation, the Indian Society of Analytical Scientists is organizing the third Indian Analytical Science Congress (IASC-09) during November 12 to13 at Lonavala, near Pune in Maharashtra.

According to the organizers, about 200 scientists are expected to participate in the two-day programme. More than 100 research papers in various fields of analytical chemistry and instrumentation would be presented during the conference.

This conference will provide an avenue for analytical scientists, laboratory managers, instruments developers and manufacturers to discuss and exchange views and information on the latest developments in analytical sciences.

The main objectives of this conference are to discuss and review the latest developments in all areas of analytical sciences and also to promote best practices and efficiency in all areas.

All major areas in analytical sciences will be discussed in IASC III .The scientific programme comprises in the areas of: bioanalytical chemistry; electroanalytical chemistry; thermal analysis; atomic and molecular spectroscopy; mass spectrometry; separation science; sampling and sensor technology; miniaturization technology; environmental analysis; food and drug analysis; materials analysis.

In addition to these main categories, the scientific committee will accept contributions of papers that are relevant to the field of instrumental methods of analysis in general, describing important new concepts, or providing insights of analytical processes and methods, as well as novel applications to the area of chemical analysis. An extended abstract of the technical paper should be submitted to the convener before September 20. Authors will be notified of acceptance of abstract by October 5, according to a release from the organisers.