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Assignments Oriented Online Workshop on

Rietveld Refinement

Powder XRD and X-ray Synchrotron Data

Using FullProf Softwares

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Date

25 April - 09 May 2026

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, and MATCH software. 

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 

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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

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.

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Schedule

Two-Weeek Online Workshop on Rietveld Refinement

Day & Time

Resource Person

Topics

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  • Day 1, 01-May, 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 2, 02-May, 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 3, 04-May, 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 4, 05-May, 07.30 pm
  • Dr. Pradeep Reddy
  • Analyzing the various results obtained from the Rietveld refinement of Single phase sample
  • Drawing the crystal structure, Bond lengths, bond angles etc.
  • Day 5, 07-May, 07.30 pm
  • Assignment I
  • Doubt-Clearing Session
  • Day 6, 08-May, 07.30 pm
  • Dr. Pradeep Reddy
  • Rietveld Refinement on powder XRD data of various samples
  • Analyzing the various results obtained from the Rietveld refinement
  • Day 7, 09-May, 07.30 pm
  • Dr. Pradeep Reddy
  • Analyzing the various results obtained from the Rietveld refinement
  • Drawing the crystal structure, Bond lengths, bond angles
  • Day 8, 11-May, 07.30 pm
  • Assignment II
  • Doubt-Clearing Session

Resource Person

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Dr. Pradeep Reddy

Dr. Pradeep
Reddy

Assistant Professor
Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R and D Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai

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Dr. Rashid TP

PSMO College,
Tirurangadi,
Kerala

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Registration

Registration Fee

Rs. 2500

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Registration Fee

For Indian Participants: Rs. 2500
Foriegn Participants: USD. 40

SIAS Research Forum Members
Student Member: Rs. 2250
Faculty Member: Rs. 2000

Feedback from the participants (2025 Batch)

Even though it was an online workshop, the tutors were very interactive and answered all of the queries raised by the participants during and after the lectures. The doubt solving sessions were an added advantage for the participants where we were able to ask the individual problems faced during our refinement calculations. Overall the friendly and active nature of the tutors and the flexibility provided by the organisers during the workshop made it a hugh success.
Rushikesh Pokar The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Rushikesh Pokar
All sessions were really informative as well as engaging. All the knowledge gained during this workshop related to Reitveld refinemet of XRD data using Fullprof/Powder cell/Jana software was really helpful for in depth structural analysis of fabricated materials with much precision.
Dr. Bijaylaxmi BiswalAssistant professor, Odisha University of Technology and Research
Dr. Bijaylaxmi Biswal
Thank you SIAS research centre, Dr. Pradeep Reddy, Dr. Rashid sir and Dr. Shivani Sharma for this efficient workshop. I like to thank especially Dr. Shivani ma'am for magnetic structure refinement part as it's impossible to get tutorials for magnetic structure refinement anywhere. This was truly useful.
Manjunatha TBangalore University
Manjunatha T
Thank you to the SIAS committee and esteemed lecturers/trainers for the enlightening sessions. Your expertise and in-depth explanations have provided us with a comprehensive understanding of the Rietveld refinement techniques, covering all essential aspects. Your teaching approach has instilled confidence in us, enabling us to refine our knowledge and skills effectively.
ARRAB ALI MAZBennett University
ARRAB ALI MAZ
I attended the workshop on Rietveld refinement, which was really informative. Learnt each and every parameters in the refinement from speakers, and they were very enthusiastic to clear our doubts as well whenever we were asking.
JOEL BASKAR BIIT Madras
JOEL BASKAR B
This workshop was so knowledgeable. All classes happed in time and also teachers delivered their best.
Vaibhav Pratap SinghIIT Indore
Vaibhav Pratap Singh
It was very much useful for the better understanding of the techniques as well as software operations
Rakesh S KumarIISER Pune
Rakesh S Kumar
The workshop was highly engaging and insightful, offering practical knowledge and interactive experiences that added real value to my learning.
Deepika VermaUniversity of Lucknow
Deepika Verma
Rietveld Refinement was totally new area for me, filled with questions and no answers. This workshop gave me all the necessary answers to my questions and I am very much satisfied.
Sreejitha RajAmrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
It was more than just a workshop. On the top of that the tutors were outstanding. The patience that they had to answer each and every question from the participants was mind blowing!. I am grateful to your organisation for providing this workshop. It was worth the money we paid.
Vandana SharmaUniversity of Delhi