International Conference on Smart Materials, Renewable Energy and Artificial Intelligence Systems
ICSMREAI-2026
26th-27th November 2026
Organised by School of Physics, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, Jammu & Kashmir - 182320, India
Conference Mode: Hybrid (Offline / Online)
In association with DNA Society of India
About ICSMREAI-2026
ICSMREAI-2026 is an international conference focused on smart materials, clean and renewable energy, and artificial intelligence systems. It is designed as a common platform for researchers, academicians, scientists, industry experts, policymakers, and young scholars to exchange ideas and present recent work in these interdisciplinary areas.
The conference emphasizes sustainable technologies, energy systems, advanced materials, AI-driven innovation, and cross-disciplinary collaboration for future industrial and societal needs.
Objectives of the Conference
- Provide an international platform for recent advances in smart materials, renewable energy, energy storage, and AI-driven systems.
- Promote interdisciplinary collaboration among materials science, energy engineering, computer science, and artificial intelligence communities.
- Encourage research on advanced materials, sustainability, environmental protection, and industrial applications.
- Discuss AI applications in renewable energy, forecasting, optimization, control, and energy management.
- Support knowledge exchange on AI-based medical applications, imaging, omics, drug discovery, and clinical decision support.
- Strengthen industry-academia interaction and collaborative research initiatives.
- Create opportunities for young researchers and students to present their work and engage with experts.
Who Can Submit
Faculty members, scientists, postdoctoral researchers, academicians, policymakers, professionals, industry personnel, research scholars, and UG/PG students are eligible to submit papers.
About Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University is a residential technical university established under the Jammu and Kashmir Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University Act, 1999. The university began academic operations in August 2004 and its programs are supported by UGC, with technical programs recognized by AICTE and the architecture program recognized by the Council of Architecture.
Conference Venue
The conference venue is Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, located about 42 km from Jammu and around 12 km from Katra. The campus is connected by road and rail, and the nearest airport is Jammu.
How to Reach
- Road: The university can be reached via NH-44 through Jammu.
- Train: Jammu and Katra railway stations provide rail connectivity to major Indian cities; taxis and buses are available onward to the campus.
- Air: Jammu Airport is the nearest airport, with regular flight connectivity.
About the City and Weather
Jammu is a major gateway city in the region and is well connected by air, rail, and road. November generally offers cool and pleasant weather, with temperatures commonly ranging between 15°C and 20°C.
Places to Visit
- Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Temple: About 12 km from the university.
- Patnitop: Hill station located about 42 km from the university.
- Shiv Khori: Important pilgrimage destination in Reasi district.
- Mansar Lake: Scenic lake around 35 km from the university.
- Raghunath Temple: Prominent temple complex in Jammu.
| Patron | Prof. Pragati Kumar, Vice Chancellor, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, J&K |
| Co-Patron | Prof. M. Sharada Potukuchi, Dean Faculty of Sciences, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, J&K |
| Conveners |
Dr. Anupam K. Sharma Dr. Vineet Veer Tyagi Dr. Ram Prakash School of Physics, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, J&K |
| Co-Conveners |
Prof. S. K. Wanchoo, SoP Prof. Yugal Khajuria, SoP Dr. Jitendra Sharma, SoP Dr. Yatheshth Anand, SoME Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, J&K |
| Organizing Secretaries |
Dr. Rohit Tanwar, SoCSE Dr. Rakesh Kumar, SoBT Dr. Kapil Chopra, SoME Dr. Pankaj Biswas, SoP Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, J&K |
| Co-Organizing Secretaries |
Ar. Aditya Kumar Singh, SoALD Dr. Ankush Raina, SoME Dr. Varun Pandey, SoP Dr. Vipal Kumar Sharma, SoCSE Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, J&K |
| Organizing Team Members |
Meniak Khajuria, Research Scholar, SoP Manav Sharma, Research Scholar, SoP Shahid Majeed, Research Scholar, SoP Rohit Raina, Research Scholar, SoP Ankita Chib, Research Scholar, SoP Anshika Sharma, Research Scholar, SoP Sharali Khajuria, Research Scholar, SoP Ananya Sharma, Research Scholar, SoP Bindiya Sharma, Research Scholar, SoP Amit Kumar, Research Scholar, SoME Jagdeep Singh, Research Scholar, SoBT Ashish Chaudhary, Research Scholar, SoBT Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, J&K |
International Advisory Committee
- Prof. Dr. Jeyraj A/L Selvaraj, Executive Director, UM Power Energy Dedicated Advanced Centre (UMPEDAC), Deputy Vice Chancellor (research & Innovation), University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
- Prof. Dr. A. K. Pandey, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, United Arab Emirates University, United Arab Emirates
- Prof. Ferdinand Schmidt, Head, Energy and Building Technology, Karlsruher Institute of Technology, (KIT), Germany
- Prof. Ahmet Sari, Department of Chemistry, Karadeniz Technical University, Turkey
- Dr. Kalidasan Balasubramanian, Senior Lecturer, Sunway Centre for Electrochemical Energy and Sustainable Technology, Sunway University, Malaysia
- Prof. Kumaran A/L Palanisamy, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Malaysia
- Prof. Dr. Uros Stritih, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Prof. Dr. Zhenjun Ma, Sustainable Buildings Research Centre, University of Wollongong, Australia
- Prof. Dr. Wenye Lin is currently a professor at the Guangzhou Institute of Energy Conversion (GIEC), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)
- Dr. Zafar Said Sher, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, United Arab Emirates University, United Arab Emirates
- Prof. Dr. Y. K. Mishra, Mads Clausen Institute, Nano SYD, University of Southern Denmark, Sonderborg, Denmark.
- Dr. Vikram Raghuwanshi, Senior X-ray Scientist, The University of Queensland, Australia,
- Dr. Abhijeet Gaur, Senior Scientist, Karlshrue Institute of Technology, Germany.
- Dr. Sunil Wilfred D'Souza, University of West Bohemia, Czech republic.
National Advisory Committee
- Dr. S. K. Tyagi, Scientist E & Head, Thermochemical Conversion Division, SSS-National Institute of Renewable Energy, Kapurthala, (Under Ministry of New & Renewable Energy, Government of India), Jalandhar, Punjab
- Prof. V. K. Jain, Former Scientist – F and Director SSPL (DRDO), and Director Amity Institute of Renewable and Alternative Energy, Amity University, Noida, U.P.
- Prof. B. C. Yadav, Department of Applied Physics, Baba Saheb Bhim Rao Ambedkar University, (Central University), Lucknow, U.P., India
- Dr. Richa Kothari, Department of Environment Science, CU Jammu
- Dr. Ashutosh Vashist, Department of Management, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, J&K
- Dr. Sanjay Singh, IIT BHU
- Dr. Rajeev Rawat, Centre Director, UGC DAE CSR Indore
- Dr. Rajendra Singh Dhaka, IIT Delhi
- Dr. Suryanarayana Jammalamadaka, IIT Hyderabad
- Dr. Ravi Sharma, Manipal University Jaipur
- Dr. Pankaj Sagdeo, IIT Indore
- Dr. Ashok Bera, IIT Jammu
- Prof. Deepak Pathania, CU Jammu
- Prof. Kamani Pathania, CU Jammu
- Dr. Neetesh Kumar, CSE, IIT Roorkee
- Dr. Varun Goel, Department of Mechanical Engineering, NIT Hamirpur, Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh
- Prof. Dr. Jitendra Tripathi, Department of Physics, IPS Academy, Indore
- Dr. Nilanjan Halder, Manipal University Jaipur
- Dr. Jagrati Sahariya, Associate professor, NIT Uttarakhand
- Prof. Dr. Pushpendra Kumar, Department of Physics, Manipal University Jaipur
- Dr. Ram Janay Chaudhary, UGC DAE CSR Indore
Thematic Areas of the Conference
The conference covers interdisciplinary work across smart materials, renewable energy, sustainability, artificial intelligence, healthcare applications, and policy-focused research.
Track 1: Smart Materials
- Smart and functional materials
- Advanced composite materials
- Biomaterials and medical smart materials
- Smart coatings and thin films
- Shape memory alloys and piezoelectric materials
- Semiconductor and electronic materials
- Magnetic and multifunctional materials
- Polymeric and flexible smart materials
- Materials for sensors and actuators
- Emerging 1D, 2D, and quantum materials
- Multifunctional nanomaterials
- Composite and soft materials
Track 2: Clean and Renewable Energy
- Solar photovoltaic systems
- Solar thermal systems
- Hydropower
- Wind energy
- Biomass and bio-energy
- Bio-fuels
- Biogas
- Hydrogen energy generation and storage
- Renewable energy utilizations
- Energy storage technologies and devices
- Nuclear energy: fission and fusion
- Solar passive buildings
Track 3: Smart Materials for Engineering / Medical Applications
- Two-dimensional materials and graphene applications
- Phase change materials for thermal energy storage
- Advanced nanomaterials and applications
- Nanomaterials for energy applications
- Computational and mathematical modelling for materials
- Advanced materials for environmental applications
Track 4: Energy & Environment for Sustainable Development
- Waste to energy generation
- Wastewater treatment technologies
- Environment and sustainable development
- Microbial methods for energy and environment
- Municipal solid waste management
- Green chemistry for energy and environment
- Renewable energy innovation and inclusive growth
- Energy efficient buildings and materials
Track 5: Artificial Intelligence and Applications
- Artificial intelligence for renewable energy systems
- AI for smart grid and energy management
- Machine learning in energy forecasting
- AI-based optimization of energy storage systems
- AI and ML methods for materials
- Artificial intelligence in healthcare and diagnostics
- AI-based medical imaging analysis
- AI in early disease detection and clinical decision support
- Precision medicine and genomics
- Omics technologies and future directions
- Artificial intelligence for drug discovery and development
- AI applications in biomedical engineering, healthcare, wildlife, and crop improvement
Track 6: Policy and Vision 2047
- India's Vision 2047 for sustainable development and technological advancement
- National policies and missions for renewable energy development
- Green Hydrogen Mission and future energy policies
- Policies for energy storage and battery manufacturing
- Climate policy and technological / social innovation
- Policies for electric vehicles and sustainable transportation
- Artificial intelligence policies and India AI Mission
- Government initiatives for carbon neutrality and net-zero emissions
- Atmanirbhar Bharat and indigenous technology development
- Sustainable infrastructure and green building policies
Important Dates
Abstract Submission
31st August 2026
Acceptance Notification
15th September 2026
Full Paper Submission (Optional)
30th September 2026
Conference Dates
26th-27th November 2026
Registration Fees
Delegates (Participants / Paper / Poster Presenter)
| Category | Registration before 15th October 2026 (Early Bird) | Registration on or after 15th October 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty / Industry Person from Abroad | 200 USD | 250 USD |
| Ph.D. / Master Students from Abroad | 180 USD | 200 USD |
| Faculty from Indian University / Industry Person | 2500 INR | 3000 INR |
| Postdocs from Indian University | 1500 INR | 2000 INR |
| PhD Scholars from Indian University | 1250 INR | 1500 INR |
| PG Students from Indian University | 800 INR | 1000 INR |
| UG Students from Indian University | 500 INR | 800 INR |
Note: The conference will be conducted in hybrid mode (offline / online). Registration fee once submitted will not be refunded in any case.
Abstract Submission Guidelines
- Abstracts should be original and relevant to the conference themes.
- Abstract length should be 250-300 words.
- Use single-column format, Times New Roman, 12 pt font, and single line spacing.
- Submit the Word file along with supporting documents, if any, by email.
Submission Email: icsmreai26@gmail.com
Keynote / Invited Speakers
Prof. Jeyraj A/L Selvaraj
Executive Director, UMPEDAC, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Executive Director, UMPEDAC, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Prof. Zhenjun Ma
Director, Sustainable Buildings Research Centre, University of Wollongong, Australia
Director, Sustainable Buildings Research Centre, University of Wollongong, Australia
Prof. A. K. Pandey
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, UAE
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, UAE
Prof. Y. K. Mishra
University of Southern Denmark, Denmark
University of Southern Denmark, Denmark
Prof. Wenye Lin
Guangzhou Institute of Energy Conversion (GIEC), Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
Guangzhou Institute of Energy Conversion (GIEC), Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
Prof. Mahendran Samykano
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department, United Arab Emirates University, UAE
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department, United Arab Emirates University, UAE
Prof. Ahmet Sari
Karadeniz Technical University, Turkey
Karadeniz Technical University, Turkey
Dr. Tran Synam
Associate Professor, Department of Environmental Sciences, Can Tho University, Vietnam
Associate Professor, Department of Environmental Sciences, Can Tho University, Vietnam
Prof. Mohan Lal Kolhe
Faculty of Engineering and Science, University of Agder, Norway
Faculty of Engineering and Science, University of Agder, Norway
Dr. Vikram Raghuwanshi
Senior X-ray Scientist, The University of Queensland, Australia
Senior X-ray Scientist, The University of Queensland, Australia
Dr. Zafar Said Khan
Associate Professor, United Arab Emirates University, UAE
Associate Professor, United Arab Emirates University, UAE
Dr. Kalidasan Balasubramanian
Senior Lecturer, Sunway Centre for Electrochemical Energy and Sustainable Technology, Sunway University, Malaysia
Senior Lecturer, Sunway Centre for Electrochemical Energy and Sustainable Technology, Sunway University, Malaysia
Prof. C. Shreeshivadasan
Department of Smart Engineering and Advanced Technology, Faculty of Artificial Intelligence, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Department of Smart Engineering and Advanced Technology, Faculty of Artificial Intelligence, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Dr. Ashish Pathak
Scientist, Petroleum Research Center, Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research, Kuwait
Scientist, Petroleum Research Center, Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research, Kuwait
Dr. Md. Hasanuzzaman
Associate Professor, UMPEDAC, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Associate Professor, UMPEDAC, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Dr. Manoj Kumar
Associate Professor, School of Computer Science, University of Wollongong, Dubai, UAE
Associate Professor, School of Computer Science, University of Wollongong, Dubai, UAE
Prof. S. K. Tyagi
Department of Energy Science and Engineering, IIT Delhi, India
Department of Energy Science and Engineering, IIT Delhi, India
Prof. D. Buddhi
Vice-Chancellor, Uttranchal University, Dehradun, India
Vice-Chancellor, Uttranchal University, Dehradun, India
Dr. Akhilesh Mishra
Scientist F, Department of Science, New Delhi, India
Scientist F, Department of Science, New Delhi, India
Dr. Pankaj Kumar
National Project Coordinator, UNIDO, New Delhi, India
National Project Coordinator, UNIDO, New Delhi, India
Dr. Ram Janay Chaudhary
Scientist-H, UGC DAE CSR, Indore, India
Scientist-H, UGC DAE CSR, Indore, India
Prof. Deepak Pathania
Department of Environment Science, Central University of Jammu, India
Department of Environment Science, Central University of Jammu, India
Dr. Rajeev Rawat
Centre Director, UGC DAE CSR, Indore, M.P., India
Centre Director, UGC DAE CSR, Indore, M.P., India
Prof. Suryanarayana Jammalamadaka
Department of Physics, IIT Hyderabad, India
Department of Physics, IIT Hyderabad, India
Prof. B. K. Bajaj
School of Biotechnology, University of Jammu, J&K, India
School of Biotechnology, University of Jammu, J&K, India
Prof. B. C. Yadav
Department of Applied Physics, Baba Saheb Bhim Rao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, India
Department of Applied Physics, Baba Saheb Bhim Rao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, India
Dr. Sanjai Kumar
Scientist E, Department of Science, New Delhi, India
Scientist E, Department of Science, New Delhi, India
Prof. Kaustav Mukherjee
Department of Physics, IIT Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, India
Department of Physics, IIT Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, India
Prof. R. S. Dhaka
Department of Physics, IIT Delhi, India
Department of Physics, IIT Delhi, India
Prof. Pankaj R. Sagdeo
Department of Physics, IIT Indore, India
Department of Physics, IIT Indore, India
Prof. Atul Sharma
Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology, Amethi, U.P., India
Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology, Amethi, U.P., India
Prof. S. K. Samdarshi
Head, Centre for Energy Engineering, Central University of Jharkhand, India
Head, Centre for Energy Engineering, Central University of Jharkhand, India
Prof. Richa Kothari
Department of Environment Science, Central University of Jammu, India
Department of Environment Science, Central University of Jammu, India
Prof. Ravi Sharma
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Manipal University Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Manipal University Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Prof. K. K. Bamzai
Department of Physics, University of Jammu, J&K, India
Department of Physics, University of Jammu, J&K, India
Dr. Dharmendra Tripathi
Associate Professor, NIT Uttarakhand, India
Associate Professor, NIT Uttarakhand, India
Prof. Ashwani Kumar
Department of Botany, Allahabad University, India
Department of Botany, Allahabad University, India
Dr. Sanjay Singh
Associate Professor, School of Materials Science and Technology, IIT BHU, India
Associate Professor, School of Materials Science and Technology, IIT BHU, India
Dr. Varun Goel
Department of Mechanical Engineering, NIT Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, India
Department of Mechanical Engineering, NIT Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, India
Dr. Awadesh Kumar
Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, NIT Kurukshetra, Haryana, India
Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, NIT Kurukshetra, Haryana, India
Dr. Neetesh Kumar
Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, IIT Roorkee, India
Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, IIT Roorkee, India
Mr. Abhishek Mangalick
Founder & CEO, Ecosense Sustainable Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, India
Founder & CEO, Ecosense Sustainable Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, India
Dr. Jagrati Sahariya
Associate Professor, Department of Physics, NIT Uttarakhand, India
Associate Professor, Department of Physics, NIT Uttarakhand, India
Dr. Rajeev Pratap Singh
Associate Professor, Institute of Environment & Sustainable Development, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India
Associate Professor, Institute of Environment & Sustainable Development, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India
Dr. Ashok Bera
Associate Professor, Department of Physics, IIT Jammu, Jammu, India
Associate Professor, Department of Physics, IIT Jammu, Jammu, India
Prof. Anita Singh
Department of Environmental Studies, Central University of Haryana, India
Department of Environmental Studies, Central University of Haryana, India
Prof. Amit K. Chakraborty
Department of Physics, NIT Durgapur, India
Department of Physics, NIT Durgapur, India
Prof. Vinay Kumar
Department of Physics, Central University of Jammu, India
Department of Physics, Central University of Jammu, India
Prof. Kamini Pathania
Department of Physics, Central University of Jammu, India
Department of Physics, Central University of Jammu, India
Dr. Ashim Pramanik
School of Physical Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India
School of Physical Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India
Prof. Nilanjan Halder
Department of Physics, Manipal University Jaipur, Jaipur, India
Department of Physics, Manipal University Jaipur, Jaipur, India
Prof. Vivek Kumar Singh
Department of Physics, University of Lucknow, India
Department of Physics, University of Lucknow, India
Dr. Rashi Nathawat
Department of Physics, Manipal University Jaipur, Jaipur, India
Department of Physics, Manipal University Jaipur, Jaipur, India
Prof. Pushpendra Kumar
Department of Physics, Manipal University Jaipur, Jaipur, India
Department of Physics, Manipal University Jaipur, Jaipur, India
Dr. Tanu Allen
Department of Biotechnology, Amity University, Noida, U.P., India
Department of Biotechnology, Amity University, Noida, U.P., India
Dr. Sakshi Popli
Department of Computer Science, MITS, Jammu, J&K, India
Department of Computer Science, MITS, Jammu, J&K, India
Awards and Recognition
Best Oral Presentation Award
Selected oral presentations will be recognized under this category.
Best Poster Presentation Award
Selected poster presentations will be recognized under this category.
Accommodation
Accommodation charges are not included in the registration fee. Participants requiring accommodation should inform the organizers in advance so that suitable arrangements can be explored on their behalf. Alternatively, participants may also book accommodation in Katra, which is very close to the university.
Participants are requested to make their own arrangements for health and travel insurance. The registration fee does not include insurance coverage for accident, sickness, or loss of personal property.
Contact
Email: icsmreai26@gmail.com
Organised by: School of Physics, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, Jammu & Kashmir - 182320, India