SMATAI 2026

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON “SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS, AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGIES AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (SMATAI 2026)” - 12th and 13th March, 2026

About the Institution

Karpagam College of Engineering (KCE) was established in the year 2000 under the aegis of Karpagam Charity Trust by Dr. R. Vasanthakumar the Chairman and Managing Trustee. Dr. R. Vasanthakumar was a Gold Medallist in Electrical Engineering and has devoted himself to the spread of Engineering and Higher Education among the deserving and needy public. He is a great philanthropist and a shrewd entrepreneur. The Vision of the institute is to provide quality education with ample industrial exposure and teaching - learning methods best suited for all learners. KCE got its autonomy status in 2010 and for the past 25 years, the institution has excelled in terms of performance with regard to curriculum and its implications on society’s welfare & Nation building.
The institution strongly believes in building knowledge and skills through strong industry interactions, collaboration and training through various Centre of Excellence.
The institute is accredited by NAAC with A+ (II cycle) and NBA for CSE, CIVIL, EEE, ECE, IT and MECH. The institute has signed 100+ MoUs with leading manufacturing industries, service industries, research organizations and foreign universities to equip the faculty fraternity and students’ community on cutting edge technology. It helps to collaborate across domains and integrate courses in cross functional ways. The campus of KCE is beautifully landscaped in a lush green stretch in the Palghat pass Coimbatore, the manufacturing hub and the Manchester of South India. Our 5000+ students and 16,000+ Alumni is the cornerstone of our success.

About the Conference

International Conference on Sustainable Materials, Automotive Technologies and Artificial Intelligence (SMATAI) brings together experts from diverse fields, including material science, automotive engineering, and artificial intelligence to discuss the challenges, opportunities, and future directions for integrating these technologies. Sustainable materials, automotive technologies, and artificial intelligence are increasingly interlinked, as advancements in each field are driving innovation and solutions to pressing global challenges. This conference will feature keynote speeches and paper presentations across various domains. Through collaborative discussions and knowledge exchange, this conference aims to enhance knowledge and contribute to the development of smart, sustainable, and innovative solutions for the industry, ultimately contributing to a greener and more efficient future.

SMATAI 2026 is being jointly organized by the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Department of Civil Engineering, in association with Indian Society of Technical Education, and Indian Concrete Institute KCE chapters. SMATAI 2026 is scheduled on 12th and 13th March 2026. Accepted manuscripts will be published in SMATAI 2026 proceedings with ISBN number.

Organising Committee

CHIEF PATRON

Dr. R. Vasanthakumar
Chairman and Managing Trustee, Karpagam Institutions

PATRON

Shri. K. Murugaiah
Chief Executive Officer, Karpagam Institutions

CHAIRMAN

Dr.P. Karthigai Kumar
Principal, Karpagam College of Engineering

CONVENERS

Dr. K.Ravi Kumar
Professor and Head, Department of Mechanical Engineering, KCE.

Dr R.Lakshmi,
Professor and Head, Department of Civil Engineering, KCE.

ORGANIZING SECRETARIES

Dr. S.Vimal Anand
Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, KCE.

Dr. V. V. Arun Sankar
Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, KCE.

Mr R. Manoj Suburam,
Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, KCE

 

COORDINATORS

Mr. N. Subramani
Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, KCE.

Mr. R. Haridass
Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, KCE.

Mr D. Prasannan,
Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, KCE

Mr C Pradeep Kumar,
Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, KCE

Conference Advisory Committee

Dr.Okan Unal
Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Karabuk University

Ramalingam Mani
CoE -Interiors Chez Alstom, France

Dr Ali Kaveh
Professor of Structural Engineering
CoE for Fundamental Studies in Structural Engineering
Iran University of Science and Technology

Dr. Rajesh Ranganathan
Professor, Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore

Dr. Suresh M
Associate Professor, Robotics and Automation Engineering, PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore

Dr. Vettivel S C
Associate Professor, Chandigarh College of Engineering and Technology | CCET · Mechanical Engineering

Dr. Giridhara G
Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering BMS College of Engineering, Bangalore

Dr. Chandra Mohan V P,
Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Warangal.

Dr. Lenin Singaravelu D,
Associate Professor, Department of Production Engineering, National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli

Dr. Venkatachalam. G,
Professor, School of Mechanical Engineering, Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai

Dr. M. Seeman,
Associate Professor, Department of Manufacturing Engineering, Annamalai University

Dr Manu Santhanam,
Professor, IIT Madras

Dr.S.Jayalekshmi,
Professor, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli

Dr.M.Krishnaveni,
Director, Institute of Ocean Management, Anna University, Chennai

Dr.S.T. Ramesh,
Professor, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli

Dr V Senthil Kumar,
Associate Professor, IIT Palakkad

Conference Theme

Technical sessions will be conducted on different themes related to Sustainable Materials, Automotive Technologies and Artificial Intelligence. The below list is a general guideline for authors; however, flexibility is there for the authors and may include contributions on topics to related fields.

Mechanical Engineering

  • Advanced Materials and Manufacturing
  • AI in Mechanical Engineering
  • Smart and Sustainable Intelligent Technologies
  • Green and Sustainable Technologies
  • Electric Vehicles
  • Micro and Nano systems
  • Thermal and Energy Engineering
  • Robotics and Automation
  • Green Computing and Networking

Civil Engineering

  • Special Concrete
  • Sustainable Materials
  • Structural Health Monitoring
  • AI for Quality Control
  • Environmental Impact Assessment
  • Pollution Control
  • Pre-Engineered Buildings
  • Smart Cities
  • Smart Highways
Important Dates
  • Abstract Submission : 10.01.2026
  • Notification Due : 15.01.2026
  • Full paper Submission : 20.02.2026
  • Registration : 01.03.2026
Registration fees (Max 5 Authors/ paper)

Registration fees

It is mandatory that at least one author of all accepted papers need to register for the conference. Registration fee covers E-Certificates for a team (maximum of five members) and SMATAI Proceedings with ISBN Number.

Category Indian Delegates (INR/Rs.)
R&D and Industry Personnel 3000
Faculty & Research Scholars 2500
Students 2000

Publication

  • All accepted papers will be published in the Conference Proceedings with an ISBN number.
  • Accepted papers will be submitted to reputed Scopus-indexed journals, subject to scope and quality requirements (with additional payment).

Submission Link

Papers will be submitted using the following link
https://forms.gle/GjsZ6aWJnzR1Bk378

For Details Contact

Dr. S.Vimal Anand

Associate Professor / ME
Mobile : +91 8148727630

Dr. V. V. Arun Sankar

Assistant Professor / ME
Mobile : +91 8056484147

Mr R. Manoj Suburam,

Assistant Professor / CE
Mobile : +91 9003969980

Conference Mail ID : smatai25@kce.ac.in