Young Ceramics Networks
YCN Representative - India
Jyoti
YCN representative for India
Postdoctoral researcher at the University of Rome, Tor Vergata, Italy
My name is Jyoti, and I am currently a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Rome “Tor Vergata,” Italy. I hold a PhD from IIT (BHU), Varanasi, India, and a Master’s degree in Ceramic Engineering from NIT Rourkela, India. My academic background has provided me with a strong foundation in ceramic processing, materials characterization, and advanced functional materials.
Following my doctoral studies, I was awarded the MAECI Research Scholarship (2023–2024) and conducted research at CNR-ISSMC, Faenza, Italy. During this period, I worked on ultra-high temperature ceramics, sustainable composites, and Direct Ink Writing (DIW). My current research focuses on the 3D printing of multifunctional ceramics for photocatalytic and piezoelectric applications, as well as the development of self-testing materials and self-healing concrete. My broader research interests include additive manufacturing of ceramics, smart and multifunctional materials, high-temperature ceramics, and sustainable processing, with a particular emphasis on designing materials that combine structural reliability with advanced functionality.
My contributions have been recognized with the JECS Trust Dedication Award (2024). I am an active member of both the Indian and Italian Ceramic Societies and am strongly committed to scientific outreach, collaboration, and the support of early-career researchers.
As a prospective YCN Representative for India, I am motivated to strengthen interactions among students, researchers, and industry partners. I aim to actively support initiatives such as promoting YCN and ECerS activities, contributing to webinars and newsletters, fostering industry engagement, and enhancing collaboration with national ceramic societies. I look forward to helping expand opportunities for young ceramists and encouraging greater participation in the YCN network.
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Next Deadline to apply to the JECS Trust is 31st May 2026!
Please note that the decisions of the JECS Trust board will not be known before mid-July 2026. Activities submitted for the deadline of 31st May 2026 for support from the JECS Trust should then not begin before Mid-August 2026.
YCN Newsletter 30 - Reflections from Alejandro Montón
Dear YCN Friends and Colleagues,
As my term on the Young Ceramists Network (YCN) committee comes to a close after a journey that began in December 2021 and ended this January 2026, I want to take a moment to share a few personal reflections and heartfelt thanks.
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