The Electrochemical Society of India (ECSI) has been in existence on the IISc Campus for more than 71 years. It is a Professional Society that provides a platform for discussions in the area of Electrochemistry, Corrosion, Batteries, Coatings, Electroplating and forming, and other electrochemical science and technology. A significant activity of ECSI is the publication of the Journal of the Electrochemical Society of India (JECSI), which is presently completing 71 years of continuous publication. Annual Technical Meetings (NSEST) organized by the Society during the month of August every year have been very popular among research workers. A special feature of these meetings is the encouragement given to students and teachers. In addition, workshops, courses and seminars are organized in areas of specific interest to industries and academicians. Membership is open to Individuals and Institutions in different categories: Individual, Industrial, Corporate, Life Member, Donor, Patron and Student. Those desirous of becoming members can write to the Hon. General Secretary and access the website www.ecsi.in.
The Society awards the following awards in recognition of merit in the area of Electrochemical Science and Technology:
• S. K. Sheshadri Memorial MASCOT Award in Corrosion Science and Engineering
• N.M. Sampat Award for best contributions made in the field of industrial metal finishing
• ECSI Life Time Achievement Award
• Metrohm National Award for Electrochemical Science
• Amararaja National Award for Advanced Electrochemical Technology
• Dr. K. Elayaperumal National Award for Excellence in Industrial Electrochemical Science & Technology
ECSI organizes the following special lectures to honour the persons who were connected with the Society:
• Prof. T. L. Rama Char Memorial Lecture
• Prof. B. S. Sheshadri Memorial Lecture
• Dr. S. Krishnamurthy Memorial Lecture
• Prof. S. M. Mayanna Endowment Lecture
• Dr. S.R. Rajagopalan Endowment Lecture
The Society has a collection of over 3000 books in various fields of Electrochemical Science and Technology. Members may visit the library and make use of the books.