About The Research Hub

The Australia-India Critical Minerals Research Hub (AICMRH) was established following an MoU between IIT Hyderabad and Monash University, witnessed by Hon. Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister of Education, India, and Hon. Jason Clare MP, Minister for Education, Australia. The Hub aims to address global challenges in critical minerals research and drive innovations for sustainable mining practices. The Ministry of Education has approved $1.1 million as the first installment in a $5 million funding plan under the SPARC Scheme to support AICMRH’s activities, including 10 HDR scholarships, 5 research fellowships, and collaborative visits for Australian scholars to India.

Testimonials

Client 1

Prof Robin Batterham, AO

Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology, The University of Melbourne

"For both India and Australia, critical minerals are at the centre of the energy transition. Our two countries have unique opportunities for collaboration, in mining and supply and in manufacturing. These opportunities require a renewed focus on training, on research and on innovation in order to match global competition. The Australia-India Critical Minerals Research Hub is an important contribution"

Client 2

Prof. Ajay Kumar, IAS, FNAE

Former Defence Secretary of India and Distinguished Visiting Professor, IIT Kanpur

"India-Australia collaboration in critical minerals is an important part of our strategic partnership. By harnessing shared expertise and resources, we can secure resilient supply chains, support green energy transitions, and unlock transformative opportunities for mutual prosperity."

Client 3

Sri Jayesh Ranjan, IAS

Special Chief Secretary for IT and Industries & Commerce, Government of Telangana

"On behalf of the Government of Telangana, I warmly welcome delegates from Australia and India to the two-day Critical Minerals Symposium at IITH. Hyderabad is emerging as a key hub for renewable energy innovation, and the efforts of the AICMRH in fostering collaboration and advancing critical minerals research are truly commendable. I look forward to considering any recommendations where the state government can assist in advancing critical minerals research."

Client 4

Tim Thomas, CEO

Centre for Australia-India Relations

"The Centre for Australia-India Relations welcomes greater research collaboration and commercialisation between leading Australian and Indian education institutions, particularly in sectors of vital significance to our economic relationship. I commend the efforts of the AICMRH Team for the proposed two-day Critical Minerals Symposium at IITH"

Client 5

Prof. Yiannis Ventikos

Dean of Engineering at Monash University

"I congratulate the organizers on a remarkable two-day symposium and workshop. The deliberations will undoubtedly strengthen ties between our nations, with the AICMRH strategic partnership driving innovation and knowledge exchange for global impact. This achievement represents a pivotal step in advancing collaborative research across India and Australia in critical areas, fostering shared progress and excellence "

Meet the Main Organisers

speaker
Prof Murty
B. S.

Co-convenor
   +91 40 2301 6001
   bsm@iith.ac.in

speaker
Prof Mohan Yellishetty

Co-convenor
   +61 3 9902 7143
   Mohan.Yellishetty@monash.edu

speaker
Prof Narasimha Mangadoddy

Technical Program
   +91 95057 54134
   narasimha@che.iith.ac.in

speaker
Dr Ashok
Kamaraj

Logistics
   +91 97905 04570
   ashokk@msme.iith.ac.in

Event Schedule

  • Time
    Subject
    Chair
    Venue
  • 9.00 AM
    Introduction on Critical Minerals: Exploration & Geology of Critical Minerals; Mining; Beneficials; Extration
  • 1.00 PM
    Lunch Break
  • 2.30 PM
    Refining Advanced materials of CM
    Characterization Digital Technologies of CM
  • Time
    Subject
    Chair
    Venue
  • 9.00 AM
    Inaugural Session
  • 10.00 AM
    Coffee Break
  • 10.30 AM
    Plenary Session 1:  Current Landscape of Critical Minerals
    Prof B S Murty
  • 12.30 AM
    Lunch
  • 1.30 PM
    Plenary Session 2:  Opportunities for Collaboration
    Prof M Yellishetty
  • 3.30 PM
    Keynote Session
    Prof N Mangadoddy
  • 6.30 PM
    Symposium Gala Dinner
    Dr Kamraj
  • Time
    Subject
    Chair
    Venue
  • 9.00 AM
    Opening Remarks
  • 9.15 AM
    Roundtable Discussions
  • 12.30 PM
    Lunch
  • 1.30 PM
    Workshop:  Consolidating Action Points
  • 3.30 PM
    Closing Session
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