INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON “SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS, AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGIES AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (SMATAI 2026)” - 12th and 13th March, 2026
About the Institution
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
- Abstract Submission : 10.01.2026
- Notification Due : 15.01.2026
- Full paper Submission : 20.02.2026
- Registration : 01.03.2026
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
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
