Welcome to MAX 2025 – Materials at Extreme Conditions Conference, a premier global platform dedicated to advancing research and innovation in materials science under extreme thermodynamic environments.
MAX 2025 brings together a diverse community of researchers, academicians, and industry leaders to explore breakthroughs and share insights into materials designed to withstand high pressures, extreme temperatures, radiation exposure, and other demanding conditions. Our discussions and collaborations aim to drive progress in critical fields such as energy, aerospace, defense, and nuclear applications.
Organized, under the auspices of Indian institute of metals, with a vision to push the boundaries of what is scientifically achievable, MAX 2025 features keynote talks by renowned experts, technical sessions showcasing cutting-edge research, and vibrant networking opportunities to foster collaboration across disciplines.
Join us in shaping the future of materials science and engineering. Together, let’s redefine the limits of performance and resilience in the materials of tomorrow.

Join us at MAX 2025 to be part of a transformative experience where ideas converge, connections are forged, and the future of materials science is shaped.
National Advisory Committee

Vivek Bhasin
Director, BARC, Mumbai

Chandrabhas Narayana
Director, RCGB, Trivandrum

C G Karhadkar
Director, IGCAR, Kalpakkam

Avinash C Pandey
Director, IUAC, New Delhi

U Kamachi Mudali
Vice-Chancellor, HBNI

Sumit Som
Director, VECC, Kolkata

A K Tyagi
Dean, HBNI

Amlan J. Pal
Director, UGC-DAE Consortium, Indore

R. Divakar
Director, MMG, IGCAR

Sandip Dhara
Director, MSG, IGCAR

K N Uttam
Prof., University of Allahabad

Sudhir K Dixit
Director, Laser Group, RRCAT
Organizing Committee
Sandip Dhara
Chairman
Awadhesh Mani
Convener
C. David
Co-Convener
N R Sanjay Kumar
Co-Convener
Balmukund Shukla
Secretary
Polaki Rao S
Treasurer
V Ganesan
Treasurer