SAEST is a registered professional society (Registration No. 3/1965) founded on 14th November 1964 headquartered at CECRI campus, Karaikudi which has the unique advantage of having the largest number of electrochemists under one roof. SAEST has currently more than 1800 members drawn from the academia, industry, and R&D institutions. The Society caters largely to the needs of research and industrial personnel in the area of electrochemistry and offers a vital link between basic research and applied research leading to industrial development in electrochemical science and technology.

The society functions according to a memorandum, Constitution and Bye-Laws framed by the legitimate body. It is managed and run by a team comprising elected office bearers once in two years.

For active involvement of members working in different parts of the country, SAEST has formed local chapters and arranging national seminars on different areas of electrochemical science and technology.