Two-Week Workshop on Rietveld Refinement
Training Programs RIETVELD REFINEMENT Powder XRD Data Analysis FullProf Match! Assignment Oriented Training Menu All Events Upcoming Events Past Events Testimonials Request For Collaboration Two-Week Online Workshop on Rietveld Refinement Powder XRD Data Analysis Register Now Date 10 – 28 April 2025 Time 07.30 pm IST About the Workshop Rietveld Refinement Workshop is designed to provide in-depth training on Rietveld Refinement using various software tools. This online program will be conducted by leading experts in the field and will cover essential topics such as Powder X-ray Diffraction (XRD) analysis, data refinement techniques, and software applications like FullProf, MATCH, and JANA. The workshop aims to equip participants with the skills required to analyze crystallographic structures efficiently, interpret XRD data, and carry out single-phase and multiphase refinements. This hands-on training program will be beneficial for researchers, academicians, and students working in materials science, solid-state chemistry, and physics. Target Audience Students, Researchers and faculty members of chemistry, physics and Material science. Tools to be used FullProf MATCH! JANA Software Recording for Future Referenece All live sessions will be recorded and made available to participants, ensuring they have access to the content for future reference and continued learning. Topics Fundamentals of XRD Rietveld Refinement using FullProf Structural refinement of single-phase and multiphase samples Le Bail fitting and its significance in data refinement MATCH! Software for phase identification JANA Software for Le Bail fit and Rietveld refinement Course Completion Certificate At the end of the workshop, participants will receive an e-certificate of completion. Course Plan Please download the course plan and Brochure from the links provided below. Download Now Brochure Schedule Two-Weeek Online Workshop on Rietveld Refinement Day & Time Resource Person Topics Link Day 1, 10-Apr, 7.30 pm Dr. Sudhindra Rayaprol Rietveld Refinement Method using FullProf for Crystallographic Structures using Powder X-ray Diffraction Data Day 2, 11-Apr, 7.30 pm Dr. Sudhindra Rayaprol Gathering information needed for refinement Preparation of PCR file Observing data files (DAT) file Structural refinement using actual XRD data Identifying single phase / multiphase from XRD data Day 3, 12-Apr, 7.30 pm Dr. Pradeep Reddy XRD basics Powder XRD data analysis Identifying single phase / multiphase from XRD data Introduction to MATCH Software Approximation of crystal structure Using Dicvol/Treor Day 4, 13-Apr, 7.30 pm Dr. Pradeep Reddy Introduction to the Powder cell Advantages of powder cell Le Bail Fitting Gathering information needed for refinement Structural refinement using actual XRD data – Rietveld Refinement on powder XRD data of single-phase samples (Perovskites/Metal Oxides/ nano particles) using FullProf Day 5, 15-Apr, 07.30 pm Assignment I Doubt-Clearing Session Day 6, 16-Apr, 07.30 pm Dr. Pradeep Reddy Rietveld Refinement on powder XRD data of multiphase sample (Perovskites/Metal Oxides/ nano particles/Alloys) using FullProf Identifying single phase / multiphase from XRD data Adding additional phases Day 7, 18-Apr, 07.30 pm Assignment II Doubt-Clearing Session Day 8, 19-Apr, 07.30 pm Dr. Pradeep Reddy Rietveld Refinement on powder XRD data of various samples Analyzing the various results obtained from the Rietveld refinement Drawing the crystal structure, Bond lengths, bond angles Day 9, 21-Apr, 07.30 pm Assignment III Doubt-Clearing Session Day 10, 22-Apr, 07.30 pm Dr. Shivani Sharma The powder X-ray refinement using FullProf Carrying out single/multiphase refinement Understanding the results Day 11, 23-Apr, 07.30 pm Dr. Shivani Sharma Lebail fit and Rietveld refinement of Powder X-ray Diffraction data using JANA Magnetic structure refinement using JANA software Day 12, 25-Apr, 07.30 pm Assignment IV Doubt-Clearing Session Day 13, 26-Apr, 07.30 pm Dr. Shivani Sharma Neutron diffraction data refinement using FullProf Carrying out single/multiphase refinement Day 14, 28-Apr, 07.30 pm Dr. Shivani Sharma Neutron diffraction data refinement using FullProf Carrying out single/multiphase refinement Understanding the results Resource Person Github Linkedin Facebook Google-plus Dr. Sudhindra Rayaprol Scientist-G UGC-DAE Consortium for Scientific Research Mumbai Centre Github Linkedin Facebook Google-plus Dr. Pradeep Reddy Assistant Professor Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R and D Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai Github Linkedin Facebook Google-plus Dr. Shivani Sharma Researcher National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, Florida, USA Github Linkedin Facebook Google-plus Github Linkedin Facebook Google-plus Registration Registration Fee Rs. 2500 Register Now Registration Fee For Indian Participants: Rs. 2500Foriegn Participants: USD. 40 SIAS Research Forum MembersStudent Member: Rs. 2250Faculty Member: Rs. 2000 Feedback from the participants We will update this part after the compltion of the workshop!
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