The three-day conference exposed the importance of materials behind the major technological breakthroughs for many decades.

Advanced materials refer to those materials that have been engineered to possess properties that go beyond what is naturally found in conventional materials. As a result, these materials are at the forefront of modern scientific research and are being developed for use in various applications. The physics of advanced materials is a fascinating and complex field that involves a deep understanding of the fundamental principles of physics and their application in the design and development of new materials.

One of the most important concepts in the physics of advanced materials is the idea of structure-property relationships. This refers to the fact that the properties of a material are directly related to its atomic and molecular structure. By manipulating the structure of a material at the atomic level, scientists can create materials with specific properties that can be used in a wide range of applications. For example, scientists can develop materials that exhibit unique optical or magnetic properties by controlling the size and distribution of nanoparticles in a material.

Another important theme of SICPAM is the use of perovskites. Perovskites have emerged as a promising material for solar energy harvesting due to their excellent optoelectronic properties, low-cost production, and ease of processing. Perovskites are a family of materials with the same crystal structure as the naturally occurring mineral perovskite (calcium titanium oxide). The most commonly used perovskite for solar cells is methylammonium lead triiodide (MAPbI3), although other variations of perovskites are also being explored.