Friction - Based Processes 2025

Dear Delegate,

On behalf of organizing committee, and the host institution ‘Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati (IITT)’, we welcome you to ICFP 2025. This is the second time this prestigious international conference is going to be organized in India, and we aim to ensure an excellent experience to you. We are expecting to host more than 250 delegates, with more than 50 international delegates. Besides plenary talks, the conference will have 2 parallel sessions, a poster session and a session dedicated to discussing the challenging issues in friction-based processes that will keep young researchers attracted to this field for next two decades. In the spirit of previous ICFP conferences, there will be ample time for the talk, discussions following a talk during and after the session. To encourage the students and young researchers, we plan to select up to 6 posters for various awards.

Tirupati is considered one of the holiest Hindu pilgrimage sites because of Tirumala Venkateswara Temple. Other famous ancient temples in the city include Padmavathi Temple at Tiruchanur, Govindaraja Swamy Temple, and Kapileswara Temple at Kapila Theertham etc. We have planned a tour of nearby places of interest and inspiration, providing opportunities for continued discussions with the aim of initiating, nurturing, and promoting collaborations within the professional community, while also facilitating socialization. The organizing committee is also planning to arrange Sri Venkateswara Swamy Tirumala Temple Darshan for all attendees after the conference.

We are aware of the diversity of the delegates, and we have considered it while planning for food, sightseeing, accommodation, etc. We will also organize cultural programs filled with classical dances and music of India. We will also prepare an engaging plan for the accompanying person.

At both the Institute and the Department levels, we are excited about hosting you in Tirupati for the 4^th ICFP 2025. The beginning of September is a particularly pleasant time in Tirupati, with comfortable temperatures. Against the backdrop of beautiful weather, we eagerly look forward to your physical presence and participation in this significant scholarly event. We look forward to welcoming you!

Sincerely,

Organizing Committee Members of ICFP 2025

Prof. Satyam Suwas, IISc Bangalore, India (Chairman, 4^th ICFP Conference)

Prof. Ajay Kumar, IIT Tirupati, India (Convener, 4^th ICFP Conference)

Prof. Devinder Yadav, IIT Patna, India (Convener, 4^th ICFP Conference)

Prof. Anbukkarasi Rajendran, IIT Dharwad, India (Convener, 4^th ICFP Conference)