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MBCC-2025: Mind, Brain and Consciousness Conference 2025
IKSMHA Center, IIT Mandi
Mandi, India, June 4-7, 2025
Conference websitehttps://iksmha.iitmandi.ac.in/mbcc/2025
Submission linkhttps://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=mbcc2025
Abstract registration deadlineDecember 31, 2024
Submission deadlineDecember 31, 2024
Topics: consciousness studies and cognitive wellness indian knowledge system neuroscience and psychology philosophy of mind and brain

MBCC 2025 will bring together leading researchers, scientists, and practitioners from India and around the globe to explore consciousness through a distinctive interdisciplinary lens. Scheduled for June 4-7, 2025, MBCC 2025 aims to build on the success of its inaugural edition, pushing the boundaries of inquiry into the interconnected realms of Consciousness, Brain Sciences, and Cognitive Wellness.

Please visit the event webpage https://iksmha.iitmandi.ac.in/mbcc/2025/ for the most updated information.

The first edition of the conference, held in Dec 2023, was a prolific success with six plenary talks and fifteen invited talks by esteemed researchers, practitioners, and artists. Some of the speakers included renowned personalities such as Prof. Stuart Hameroff, Dr. Sonal Mansingh, Shri Chitravina Ravikiran, Prof. G. Ramanath, and Prof. Ramasubramaniam. The 2023 edition also saw more than 160 oral and poster presentations. 

MBCC 2023: https://iksmha.iitmandi.ac.in/mbcc/2023

Submission Guidelines

All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference. The following paper categories are welcome:

Full papers:

Submissions are invited for full-length papers based on original work. Full-length papers should follow the Springer template and should be limited to 8 to 12 pages. The accepted full-length papers, if accepted, will be published as proceedings with a publisher (e.g., Springer).

Extended abstracts and posters:

Submissions are also invited for extended abstracts, which, if accepted, will be invited for poster presentations during the conference and will be published in the web proceedings on the conference webpage. Extended abstracts should be limited to a maximum of 1000 words, including two figures and two tables (references are not counted in the word limit).

In both extended abstracts and full-length papers, excluding references and citations, the amount of similarity to published sources should not be more than 15% and similarity to a single source should not be more than 4%.

Submission Format

Latex template:https://resource-cms.springernature.com/springer-cms/rest/v1/content/19338728/data/v1

Microsoft Word template:https://resource-cms.springernature.com/springer-cms/rest/v1/content/19338734/data/v1

List of Topics

MBCC 2025 will feature a diverse array of technical sessions, keynote addresses, and engaging discussions on a diverse range of topics. A unique highlight of MBCC 2025 is its deep integration of insights from Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS). Themes such as Indian Philosophy, Ayurveda, and transformative practices like Yoga, Pranayama, and Meditation will offer holistic perspectives on cognitive enhancement and mental health. We invite extended abstracts and full papers on themes mentioned below, and submissions may also be made in other related areas.

  • Science of Consciousness
  • Neuroscience of Mind and Brain
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Theories of Perception, Quantum Perception
  • Cognitive Biomarkers for Cognitive Tasks
  • Ayurveda for Mental Health
  • IKS Interventions for Mental Health
  • Cognitive Biomarkers for Mental Disorders
  • Sleep and Dream Studies
  • Science of Intelligence
  • IKS-Based Identification of Personal Traits
  • Indian Performing Arts
  • Music and Musopathy
  • Indian Philosophy

This interdisciplinary approach promises to open new opportunities for cognitive science and consciousness studies, blending empirical rigor with the timeless wisdom of IKS. By welcoming experts from disciplines such as Neuroscience, Psychology, AI, Physics, Mathematics, Biology, and Computer Science, MBCC aims to foster dialogue and innovative methodologies that redefine the study of consciousness.

Committees

Program Committee

  • Dr. Kashinath G Metri Central University of Rajasthan
    Dr. Shyam Diwakar Mind Brain Center, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
    Dr. Shyam Kumar Masakapalli IIT Mandi
    Dr. Chinmayananda A IIIT Dharwad
    Dr. Arun Sasidharan NIMHANS
    Dr. Kaviraja Udupa Nimhans Bangalore
    Dr. Arnav Bhavsar IIT Mandi
    Dr. Amit Prasad IIT Mandi
    Dr. Vrinda M Axxonet System Technologies Pvt Ltd
    Dr. Varun Dutt Indian Institute of Technology Mandi
    Dr. Rahul Venugopal Centre for Consciousness Studies, NIMHANS
    Prof. Alok Bajpai IIT Kanpur
    Prof. Vikram M. Gadre IIT Bombay
    Dr. Buddhadev Bhattacharya Nava Nalanda Mahavihara (Deemed University)
    Dr. Anju Dhawan NDDTC, AIIMS
    Prof. Braj Bhushan IIT Kanpur
    Dr. R Venkata Raghavan IIT Bhubaneswar
    Prof. Chayan Kanti Nandi IIT Mandi
    Ms. Vipina Valsan Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
    Dr. Srinibash Sahoo RARIM&MMR, Bengaluru
    Dr. Rohit Saluja IIT Mandi
    Dr. Pooja Gupta IILM University
    Dr. Nithin Nagaraj National Institute of Advanced Studies
    Dr. Alka Mishra Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar
    Dr. Sanjay Rastogi CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
    Dr. Richa Chopra Centre of Excellence for Indian Knowledge Systems, IIT Kharagpur
    Dr. Amrita Sharma IIT Mandi
    Prof. Christopher Chapple Loyola Marymount University
    Dr. Umesh Central Institute of Psychiatry, Ranchi
    Prof. Shivarama Varambally NIMHANS Bengaluru
    Dr. Sushma Naranappa Salethoor Amrita Vishwavidyapeetam
    Soniya Usgaonkar NIT Goa
    Venkatesh Chembrolu IIT Mandi
    Dr. Sumit Murab IIT Mandi
    Dr. Pushpendra Singh IKSMHA, IIT Mandi
    Dr. Basant Kumar Tiwary Pondicherry University
    Dr. Naveen Kashyap IIT Guwahati
    Dr. Shalini Rai All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi
    Dr. Marieke van Vugt University of Groningen
    Dr. Gunjan Y Trivedi Wellness Space

Organizing Committee

  • Prof. Arnav Bhavsar, IIT Mandi
  • Prof. Varun Dutt, IIT Mandi
  • Prof. Venkatesh H. Chembrolu, IIT Mandi
  • Prof. Ramajayam Govindaraji, IIT Mandi
  • Prof. Pushpendra Singh, IIT Mandi
  • Prof. Chayan Nandi, IIT Mandi
  • Prof. Shubhajit Roy Chowdhury, IIT Mandi

Invited Speakers

To be updated soon

Venue

IKSMHA Centre, IIT Mandi

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Contact

mbcc@iitmandi.ac.in

 

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