Nai Dilli : The three-day International Conference “Nuclear Structure and Nuclear Reactions (ICNSNR-2025)”, organized by the Department of Physics at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) provided a platform for leading scientists, professors, researchers, and delegates from India and abroad, to discuss latest research in nuclear physics, explore collaborative possibilities and reinforces the importance of nuclear science in India’s scientific landscape.
The closing session began with a welcome address by the Chairman of the Department, Prof. Anisul Ain Usmani.
One of the Chief Guests, Dr. D.K. Mohapatra, Head, Security Research Institute, Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB), Kalpakkam, praised the conference, describing it as an excellent example of high-quality educational lectures that not only enlivened scientific dialogue but also reignited enthusiasm for nuclear physics.
The conference covered advanced topics such as nuclear structure, higher-order deformations (hexadecapole deformation), heavy-ion reaction mechanisms, applications of quantum computing, precompound emissions, nuclear isomers, and astrophysical reactions.
The session focused on nuclear isomers, discussed their production, structural properties, energy storage, and medical applications, demonstrating that complex nuclear states can indeed be practically applied. The growing interest in nuclear spectroscopy highlighted its increasing importance in both fundamental and applied research.
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Additionally, topics such as nuclear reactor physics, fast neutron reactor design, safety analysis, and the role of nuclear energy in India’s future energy scenario were seriously presented. Sessions on the applications of radiation in agriculture, medicine, and plant biology emphasized the social utility of nuclear technologies. A session on astrophysical reactions and the role of quantum dynamics in low-energy nuclear collisions demonstrated how modern accelerator facilities are capable of simulating stellar environments.
Young researchers presented their findings through oral and poster presentations. They also visited the Heritage Science Museum, MSc General Laboratory, and Nuclear Physics Laboratory at the University.
During the valedictory session, Akib Siddiqui (AMU), Govind Ram (University of Lucknow), and Tanmay Ghosh (Zagreb University, Croatia) received the first, second, and third prizes respectively, in the best oral presentation category, while in the poster presentation category, Anjali Merin (Central University, Kerala), Puneet Dubey (BHU), and Aastha Jain (Amity Institute of Nuclear Science) were awarded with first, second and third prizes respectively.
The Chairman Prof. Usmani extended thanks to the Vice-Chancellor Prof. Naima Khatoon, AERB Chairman Dr. D.K. Shukla, and the dedicated team of the Department of Physics for the success of the conference. Convenor Prof. B.P. Singh appreciated all the members who helped in the coordination of the event.
It was also resolved to organize this event on a biennial basis and establish it as a permanent platform with financial support from AERB, while AMU may continue as the organizational partner. It was also proposed that the conference be rotated among other prestigious institutions in the country, and core themes such as nuclear reactor technology, energy production, applications of nuclear techniques, nuclear structure, and reactions be permanently included.
Acknowledging the need for a low-energy particle accelerator in North India, it was recommended that AMU provide suitable land for this facility and a detailed project proposal be submitted to the relevant agencies. Furthermore, it was recommended that the nuclear physics community promote public awareness campaigns and offer travel assistance to young researchers to encourage their participation.
