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ICSMT 2027: International Conference on Sustainable Materials and Technologies

Advancing Research and Innovation – ICSMT 2027
February 19 & 20, 2027 Bannari Amman Institute of Technology
Sathyamangalam – 638 401, Erode District, Tamil Nadu, India

Jointly organised withSchool of Engineering and Technology, Sunway University, Malaysia

CONFERENCE BEGINS IN
Abstract submission closes 12 December 2026
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About the Conference

The Fifth International Conference on Sustainable Materials and Technologies: Advancing Research and Innovation (ICSMT 2027) continues the legacy of the ICSMT series as a premier international platform for the science, engineering and application of advanced materials. This edition covers the full spectrum of advanced materials — solar and energy, engineering and structural, physics and functional, chemical and polymer, and semiconductor materials for PCBs and next-generation electronics.

The conference will showcase original experimental, theoretical and computational research that translates material discoveries into real-world applications across renewable energy, electronics and semiconductors, manufacturing, healthcare, mobility, construction and environmental protection.

Researchers, scientists, industry professionals, academicians and students from across the globe will engage with eminent keynote speakers on scalability, cost-effectiveness, reliability, circularity and sustainability, accelerating the journey from laboratory research to market-ready innovation.

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Host institution

Bannari Amman Institute of Technology

An autonomous institution on the banks of the River Bhavani at Sathyamangalam, Erode, approved by AICTE, New Delhi, affiliated to Anna University, Chennai, and accredited by NAAC with ‘A+’ grade and NBA. ICSMT is organised by its Department of Mechanical Engineering.

7,427Students
417Faculty
31,771Alumni
Joint organiser

Sunway University, Malaysia

The School of Engineering and Technology, Sunway University, partners with BIT on the ICSMT series, bringing international researchers and keynote speakers to the conference.

CONFERENCE THEME

Advancing Research
and Innovation

Clean-energy transitionEnergy efficiencySemiconductor self-relianceElectronic miniaturizationWaste reductionResource circularity

The theme reflects the conference’s commitment to actively accelerating the path from research to innovation. ICSMT 2027 brings together researchers, industry experts and educators to explore innovative strategies in the design, synthesis, characterization and application of advanced and sustainable materials and technologies.

By fostering interdisciplinary collaboration across physics, chemistry, materials science, electronics and engineering, the conference aims to inspire future research directions and industry partnerships for a resilient and transformative future.

Topics of Interest

Original research papers are invited in, but not limited to, the following areas.

01Solar & Energy Materials

  • Silicon, thin-film & tandem solar cells
  • Perovskite & organic photovoltaics
  • Dye-sensitized & quantum-dot solar cells
  • TCOs & anti-reflection coatings
  • Solar thermal absorbers & selective coatings
  • Batteries, supercapacitors & fuel cells
  • Hydrogen production, storage & photocatalysts
  • Thermoelectric & phase change materials

02Engineering & Structural Materials

  • Light, advanced & high-entropy alloys
  • Polymer, metal & ceramic matrix composites
  • Natural-fibre & bio-based composites
  • Advanced ceramics & refractories
  • Shape memory & self-healing materials
  • Tribology, surface engineering & coatings
  • Corrosion, fatigue & fracture behaviour
  • Additive manufacturing of materials
  • Welding, advanced bonding & joining

03Physics & Functional Materials

  • Nanomaterials, thin films & 2D materials
  • Magnetic, spintronic & multiferroic materials
  • Dielectric, ferroelectric & piezoelectric
  • Optical, photonic & luminescent materials
  • Superconducting & quantum materials
  • Crystal growth & single crystals
  • Metamaterials & lattice structures
  • Computational materials physics

04Chemical & Polymer Materials

  • Green synthesis & sustainable processing
  • Functional polymers & biodegradable plastics
  • Catalysts & electrocatalysts
  • Electrochemical & anti-corrosion materials
  • Water treatment & remediation materials
  • Hybrid organic–inorganic materials & MOFs
  • Biomaterials for healthcare & implants
  • Recycling & circular-economy materials

05Semiconductor Materials for PCB

  • Si, SiC, GaN, GaAs & oxide semiconductors
  • PCB substrates: FR-4, HF laminates, flex
  • Conductive inks & printed / flexible electronics
  • Lead-free solders & advanced packaging
  • Thermal interface & heat-dissipation materials
  • Dielectric, encapsulation & EMI shielding
  • Wide-bandgap power electronics
  • Sensors, MEMS/NEMS & wearables

06Advanced Technologies for Materials

  • Characterization: XRD, SEM, TEM, XPS, AFM
  • AI & machine learning for materials discovery
  • DFT, molecular dynamics & FEA modelling
  • Digital twin & Industry 4.0 / 5.0
  • Nanotechnology & nanofabrication
  • Micro-prototyping & laser processing
  • Life-cycle assessment & sustainability
  • Materials for EV, aerospace & defence

Chief Guests & Keynote Speakers

Dr. Shanmugasundaram Sakthivel

Dr. Shanmugasundaram Sakthivel

Scientist F & Team Leader, DST – ARCI, Balapur (PO), Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Expert Talk

Advanced Functional Coatings for Solar Energy Applications

Dr. Arun Prasath Ramaswamy

Dr. Arun Prasath Ramaswamy

UNESCO Chair holder on RCESD; Professor, Department of Green Energy Technology, Pondicherry University, India

Expert Talk

Advanced Materials for Renewable Energy Harvesting and Storage

Dr. N. Vijayan

Dr. N. Vijayan

Senior Principal Scientist & Professor (AcSIR), Indian Reference Materials Division, CSIR – National Physical Laboratory, New Delhi, India

Expert Talk

Advanced Crystalline Materials and Reference Standards

Dr. Kesavan D

Dr. Kesavan D

Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Palakkad, Kerala, India

Expert Talk

Additive Manufacturing of Advanced Lattice Materials

Dr. Muhammad Hazim Mohamed Khir

Dr. Muhammad Hazim Mohamed Khir

Sunway Centre for Electrochemical Energy and Sustainable Technology, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Sunway University, Malaysia

Expert Talk

Advanced Materials for Next-Generation Solar PV Cells

Mr. Muthu M

Mr. Muthu M

Senior Manager, U-Solar Clean Energy Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore, India

Expert Talk

Innovations in Solar Energy & Clean-Energy Systems

Important Dates & Registration

Important Dates
  1. Submission of Abstract
  2. Intimation of Acceptance
  3. Submission of Full Length Article
  4. Registration & Camera Ready Paper Submission
  5. Conference Dates
Registration Fee
Students / Research Scholars₹ 1,000incl. GST
Academicians / Industry Persons₹ 1,200incl. GST
Journal Publication FeeAs per the Journal policyfor papers selected for SCI / Scopus journals

Payment Details

DD in favour of “THE PRINCIPAL, BANNARI AMMAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY” payable at Sathyamangalam, or pay through Internet Banking:

A/C Name
BIT – Center for Advance Studies
A/C No.
911010036862582
A/C Type
Savings Account
Branch
Axis Bank, Sathyamangalam
IFSC Code
UTIB0000368
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Publication & Awards

All the selected papers will be published in SCI / Scopus indexed journals based on the quality and relevance of the paper.

SCISCOPUSPEER REVIEWED

Every submission is peer reviewed by the Expert Committee. Papers meeting the scope, novelty, quality and relevance criteria are recommended for journal publication, subject to the norms and final acceptance of the respective publisher.

Best Paper Awards

Cash prizes and certificates will be presented to recognise outstanding work.

  • Best Presentation
  • Innovative Research

Organizing Committee & Contact

Advisory Committee

  • Dr. C. PalanisamyPrincipal, BIT Sathy
  • Dr. K. SivakumarDean – Administration, BIT Sathy
  • Dr. A. AmarkarthickDean – Academic & R&D, BIT Sathy

Convenors

  • Dr. M. RavikumarProfessor & Head, Mechanical Engineering, BIT Sathy
  • Dr. G. KumaresanProfessor, Mechanical Engineering, BIT Sathy
  • Dr. B. KalidasanProfessor, Sunway University, Malaysia

Organising Secretaries

  • Dr. C. SubramaniyanMechanical Engineering, BIT Sathy
  • Dr. K. B. PrakashMechanical Engineering, BIT Sathy
  • Dr. E. Sakthivel MuruganMechanical Engineering, BIT Sathy
ContactDr. C. Subramaniyan+91 94863 60218
ContactDr. K. B. Prakash+91 99445 81413
ContactDr. E. Sakthivel Murugan+91 96882 63170
Email the organisers[email protected]

Department of Mechanical Engineering, Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Sathyamangalam – 638 401, Erode District, Tamil Nadu