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ACS
Best Poster
Awards
We are excited to announce that ACS (American Chemical Society) will
be offering three Best Poster Presentation Prizes at the
International Workshop and Symposium on Carbon Capture and Beyond
(CCB). This prestigious recognition is supported by the following
leading journals:
Sponsors
Tentative Program
February 24
Focused on Cutting-Edge Carbon Capture Technologies and Industrial
Applications
February 25
Focused on AI, Digitalization, and Entrepreneurial Innovations in
CCB
February 26
Focused on Future of Carbon Utilization,
and Sustainable Strategies
and Sustainable Strategies
Opening Session
Registration
08:30 - 09:00
Welcome Note
Prof. Shantanu Roy
09:00 - 09:10
Day 1: Session I
Challenges and Opportunities
for Carbon Capture in the
Transition to Net Zero
for Carbon Capture in the
Transition to Net Zero
Prof. Rangan Banerjee
09:10 - 09:30
Materials and Processes for CCB
Prof. Ahmed Al Hajaj
09:30 - 10:10
Coffee Break
10:10 - 10:40
Day 1: Session II
Carbon Management in Hard
to Abate Sectors
to Abate Sectors
Prof. Preeti Aghalayam
10:40 - 11:20
Sustainability and Circularity
in CCB
in CCB
Prof. Bhavik Bakshi
11:20 - 12:00
Carbon Recycling for Sustainable
Energy: A Journey from Fundamental
Chemistry to Green Technologies
Energy: A Journey from Fundamental
Chemistry to Green Technologies
Prof. Sebastian C. Peter
12:00 - 12:40
Group Picture and Campus Tour
12:40 - 13:30
Lunch Break
13:30 - 14:30
Day 1: Session III
Plasmonic Black Gold: A Catalyst for
Solar-Driven CO₂ Conversion
Solar-Driven CO₂ Conversion
Prof. Vivek Polshettiwar
14:30 - 15:10
High-throughput and AI
Screening of Porous Materials
for Biogas Purification
Screening of Porous Materials
for Biogas Purification
Prof. Elena Besley
15:10 - 15:50
Integration of CCU in a
Coal-to-Methanol Pilot Plant:
Bridging the Gap to Net Zero
Coal-to-Methanol Pilot Plant:
Bridging the Gap to Net Zero
Prof. Divesh Bhatia
15:50 - 16:20
Coffee Break
16:20 - 17:00
Cultural Excursion
17:00 - 19:00
Day 2: Session I
Open Framework Materials
Catalysts for CO₂ Utilization
Catalysts for CO₂ Utilization
Prof. Dinesh Shetty
09:00 - 09:30
Advanced Materials Characterization
for Carbon Capture and Beyond:
Use of AI and ML tools
for Carbon Capture and Beyond:
Use of AI and ML tools
Dr. Rachit Khare
09:30 - 10:00
Prof. Lourdes F. Vega
10:00 - 10:40
Coffee Break
10:40 - 11:10
Day 2: Session II
Application of AI in CCB
Prof. Hariprasad Kodamana
11:10 - 11:40
Generative AI for Sustainability
Dr. Alex Aliper
11:40 - 12:20
Poster Session
12:20 - 13:30
Lunch Break
13:30 - 14:30
Day 2: Session III
Panel Discussion:
Opportunities for AI in CCB
Opportunities for AI in CCB
14:30 - 15:30
Advances in Reactor Design
for CCB
for CCB
Prof. Sreedevi Upadhyayula
15:30 - 16:00
Coffee Break
16:00 - 16:30
Tuning the Physicochemical
Attributes of Catalytically Active
Materials for Better Understanding
of Structure-Property-
Performance Triad
Attributes of Catalytically Active
Materials for Better Understanding
of Structure-Property-
Performance Triad
Prof. Manjesh Kumar
16:30 – 17:00
Capture and Electrochemical
Conversion of Carbon Dioxide
Conversion of Carbon Dioxide
Prof. Ahsanulhaq Qurashi
17:00 – 17:30
Publishing and Reviewing for
Nano Letters
Nano Letters
Prof. Elena Besley
17:30 – 18:00
Group Photo
18:00 – 18:30
Networking and Dinner
18:30 – 20:00
Day 3: Session I
Strategic Approaches for CO₂
Emissions Reduction in Steel,
Power and Transportation Industries
Emissions Reduction in Steel,
Power and Transportation Industries
Prof. Ejaz Ahmad
09:00 - 09:30
The Art of Designing Multifunctional
Catalysts for Value-Added Products:
Fundamentals and Beyond
Catalysts for Value-Added Products:
Fundamentals and Beyond
Prof. Kyriaki Polychronopoulou
09:30 - 10:00
New Industrial Approaches
for CCB
for CCB
Dr. Mathew Aneke
10:00 - 10:40
Poster Session and
Coffee Break
Coffee Break
10:40 - 11:30
Day 3: Session II
Three Stage CCUS Integration
in Industrial Landscape:
End of Pipe (EOP),
CO₂ Compliant Designs (CCD),
CCUS in One Pot (COP)
in Industrial Landscape:
End of Pipe (EOP),
CO₂ Compliant Designs (CCD),
CCUS in One Pot (COP)
Prof. R.R. Sonde
11:30 - 12:10
Opportunities for Innovations in CCB:
Developing a Multi-Level Perspective
Developing a Multi-Level Perspective
Prof. M. Ali Haider
12:10 - 12:40
Lunch Break
12:40 - 14:00
Day 3: Session III
Decarbonizing Energy Storage and
Utilization: Pathways for a
Low-Carbon Future
Utilization: Pathways for a
Low-Carbon Future
Prof. Dibakar Rakshit
14:00 - 14:30
Workshop and
Focused Group Discussion
Focused Group Discussion
14:30 - 16:30
Concluding Remarks
and Awards
and Awards
16:30 - 17:00
Key Areas of Focus
05
Fostering Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Promote knowledge exchange among researchers, industry
professionals, and policymakers to accelerate CCUS technology
development and deployment.
Identify and initiate collaborative projects aimed at addressing
global challenges in decarbonization, sustainability, and circular
economy principles.
01
Fundamental Understanding of Molecular-Level Mechanisms
Discuss the role of molecular modeling, simulation, and
AI-driven tools in optimizing material properties for
adsorption and separation processes.
02
Process-Level Design and Optimization
Analyze innovative process designs for carbon capture, such
as chemical looping, post-combustion capture, and direct air
capture systems.
Leverage AI for predictive modeling, process optimization,
and real-time monitoring.
03
Systems-Level Integration
Assess the critical role of carbon capture within broader
energy systems, encompassing power plants, industrial
applications, and carbon utilization pathways.
Examine techno-economic analyses, lifecycle assessments, and
policy frameworks that support decarbonization efforts and
ensure scalability.
Utilize AI for complex systems modeling and decision-making to
optimize the integration of carbon capture into energy and
industrial systems.
04
Advancing Beyond Carbon Capture with Circularity
Highlight applications of captured CO₂ in producing chemicals,
sustainable fuels, and materials, fostering a circular
economy.
Explore pathways to reduce waste and enhance resource
efficiency through closed-loop systems that reutilize carbon
in value-added processes.
Leverage AI for designing circular workflows and maximizing
the reuse and recycling of resources.
Key Speakers
Learn from the Pioneering Voices in Carbon Innovation and
Sustainable Energy
Opening Day
February 24
Day Two
February 25
Day Three
February 26
Prof. Bhavik Bakshi
School of Engineering of Matter, Transport and
Energy,
Arizona State University, USA
Senior Global Futures Scientist
Senior Global Futures Scientist
Prof. Elena Besley
Royal Society Wolfson Fellow,
School of Chemistry, University of Nottingham
Royal Society Yusuf Hamied Fellow,
IIT Delhi - Abu Dhabi
School of Chemistry, University of Nottingham
Royal Society Yusuf Hamied Fellow,
IIT Delhi - Abu Dhabi
Prof. Rangan Banerjee
Director, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
Prof. Preeti Aghalayam
Director-in-Charge, Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Zanzibar, Tanzania
Prof. Kyriaki Polychronopoulou
Founding Director, Center of Catalysis and
Separation (CeCaS), Khalifa University
Dr. Alex Aliper
President, In Silico Medicine
Prof. R. R. Sonde
Visiting Distinguished Professor, IIT Roorkee
Formerly Executive CTO Thermax Ltd.
Executive Director - NTPC Ltd.
Formerly Executive CTO Thermax Ltd.
Executive Director - NTPC Ltd.
Prof. Ahmed Al Hajaj
Research & Innovation Center on CO₂ and
Hydrogen, Department of Chemical & Petroleum
Engineering, Khalifa University
Prof. Lourdes Vega
Director, Research & Innovation Center on CO₂
and Hydrogen, Department of Chemical & Petroleum
Engineering, Khalifa University
Preamble
Increasing carbon emissions pose an existential threat to life on
Earth. To mitigate this threat, it is crucial to develop
technologies that can effectively reduce CO₂ emissions by providing
viable, near-term solutions. This requires thinking beyond
traditional paradigms and adopting a multilevel perspective that
fosters learning, experimentation, and breakthroughs in the energy
technology landscape. By cultivating an environment conducive to
innovation, disruptive changes are anticipated, paving the way for a
desirable and sustainable energy transition.
IIT Delhi-Abu Dhabi is leading this effort by convening experts from both industry and academia for a three-day intensive workshop and symposium focused on the future of carbon resources. The workshop will offer a multidisciplinary platform for researchers and professionals to explore cutting-edge advancements in decarbonization strategies, with a particular focus on molecular, process, and systems-level innovations.
IIT Delhi-Abu Dhabi is leading this effort by convening experts from both industry and academia for a three-day intensive workshop and symposium focused on the future of carbon resources. The workshop will offer a multidisciplinary platform for researchers and professionals to explore cutting-edge advancements in decarbonization strategies, with a particular focus on molecular, process, and systems-level innovations.
International Workshop & Symposium on
Carbon Capture and Beyond (CCB)
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