NCTP’07 was the fourth in a series of biannual conferences on thermophysical properties being organized by the prestigious Thermophysical Society of India. The first Asian Thermophysical conference was held in Guwahati University in 1994, the second in the Rajasthan University; Jaipur and the third in the University of Goa. All papers have been peer-reviewed. These Conferences are designed to be unique forums for the exchange of ideas and the newest technical information on thermophysical properties, as well as materials characterization for both the novice and the expert, and for the experts to share experiences with their peers.