Preface

It is an immense pleasure and a profound sense of accomplishment that we welcome you to the 5th International Conference on Condensed Matter and Applied Physics (ICC 2025).This edition marks another significant milestone in a journey that began with a visionary initiative and has steadily evolved into a vibrant international forum, sustained by the trust, enthusiasm, and scholarly commitment of our participants and delegates.The success of the previous four conferences reflects the strength of a dynamic community of researchers, scientists, academicians, and industry professionals dedicated to advancing the frontiers of condensed matter and applied physics.The continued engagement of this community has been the driving force behind the growth and impact of this conference series, inspiring us to organize yet another intellectually enriching and collaborative scientific gathering.ICC 2025 is being organized under the joint auspices of Bikaner Technical University and the Condensed Matter Research Society (CMRS), Bikaner and is being held during December 12-15, 2025, at Bikaner, India.The conference follows a hybrid format, with the first two days (December 12-13) conducted as in-person mode and the remaining two days (December 14-15) held online mode.This blended structure has enabled wide participation and ensured global accessibility.The conference has witnessed the enthusiastic participation of more than 200 delegates who presented their research contributions through plenary lectures, keynote talks, invited presentations, oral communications, and poster sessions, delivered both offline and online.The scientific program encompasses a broad spectrum of contemporary themes, including nanomaterials and nanotechnology, materials science, semiconductors and dielectrics, photonic materials and plasmonics, glasses and ceramics, thin films, superconductivity, magnetism and spintronics, modeling and simulation methodologies, optics and photonics, graphene, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), energy and environmental materials, and other emerging interdisciplinary areas.It reflects the depth of inquiry and innovation contributed by researchers at various stages of their careers, from early-stage scholars to established experts.The breadth of topics and methodological approaches presented here underscores the evolving and interdisciplinary nature of condensed matter and applied physics.Following the conference, authors are invited to submit full-length manuscripts based on their presented work.All submitted papers will undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process to ensure the highest standards of scientific quality, originality, and relevance.Based on the recommendations of expert reviewers and the editorial committee, the top 70 shortlisted papers will be selected for publication in EPJ Web of Conferences, thereby providing international visibility and archival recognition to the most outstanding contributions of ICC 2025.In keeping with the spirit of earlier editions, ICC 2025 aims to promote constructive scientific dialogue, stimulate innovative ideas, and foster lasting collaborations across institutions and disciplines.We sincerely hope that the discussions and interactions initiated during this conference will lead to impactful research outcomes and enduring professional networks that contribute meaningfully to scientific and technological advancement.