📚 Knowledge Connect (36): Two-day workshop on “Generative Artificial Intelligence Research Projects Development Inspired from Indian Knowledge System” at SPIT, Mumbai

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Sardar Patel Institute of Technology (SPIT), Mumbai, is organizing a two-day workshop on “Generative Artificial Intelligence Research Projects Development Inspired from Indian Knowledge System.”

This workshop aims to explore how concepts from the Indian Knowledge System (IKS) can contribute to modern Generative AI research, and why this integration is increasingly relevant in 2025 and beyond.
Workshop Details:
Dates: 30th – 31th January 2026
Venue: Sardar Patel Institute of Technology, Andheri (W), Mumbai – 400058 or Online through Google meet
The sessions will be delivered by eminent academicians as well as researchers and are designed to benefit:
Participant Category: Students/Faculty/Researcher/Academicians

Participants will gain insights into interdisciplinary research ideas, emerging AI trends, and practical directions for research project development.

Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/dWx52qXq

📚 Knowledge Connect (35): Call for Papers for 3rd International Conference on recent trends in Microelectronics, Automation, Computing and Communications Systems (ICMACC-26)

Vallurupalli Nageswara Rao (VNR) Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering and Technology,  Hyderabad, Telangana, India is organizing the 3rd International Conference on recent trends in Microelectronics, Automation, Computing and Communications Systems (ICMACC-26) in association with IEEE Hyderabad Section during 5th -7th November, 2026.

The 3rd International Conference on Recent Trends in Microelectronics, Automation, Computing and Communications Systems (ICMACC-26) aims to bring together leading academicians, researchers, and industry experts to share their insights on the latest technological advancements. The conference focuses on emerging trends, research challenges, and innovative solutions in the rapidly evolving domains of Microelectronics, Automation, Computing, and Communication Systems. ICMACC-26 provides exceptional opportunities for both academic and industrial communities to engage in discussions on cutting-edge technologies and future research directions. The event will feature keynote addresses, invited talks, refereed papers and poster presentations, pre-conference tutorials, product exhibitions, and panel discussions.

The vision of ICMACC-26 is to foster collaboration and brainstorming so that researchers can exchange ideas, address critical issues in their respective fields, and identify actionable insights that can be implemented in ongoing and future research activities. The Conference is organized into focused engineering tracks, enabling deeper discussions and highly relevant knowledge sharing.

The Conference is technically co-sponsored by IEEE Hyderabad Section and is approved by IEEE with the conference ID: #69869.

Prospective authors are invited to submit original research papers (not being considered for publication elsewhere) in standard IEEE conference template

 https://www.ieee.org/conferences/publishing/templates.html describing the new theoretical and/or experimental research results.

The topics of the conference include, but are not limited to, the following areas:

VLSI Circuits & System Design

Robotics, Automation & Internet of Things

Communications, Sensors and Mobile Networking

Signal, Image, and Multimedia Processing

Computational Intelligence and Computing

Data Science Engineering

Power, Energy and Power Electronics

Additive Manufacturing

Detailed conference tracks/subtracts can be explored at https://icmacc.org/

Paper Submission Link:  https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/ICMACC2026

Deadline for Full Paper Submission: 25th  May 2026

 

All accepted and presented papers in ICMACC-26 will be submitted to IEEE for further quality/scope check and review. Papers passing the final review will be published by the IEEE Xplore (IEEE’s digital repository, which is Scopus Indexed). Best papers in each track of the Conference will be selected for awards by ICMACC-26.

📚 Knowledge Connect (34): Call for Papers for "Discover Mechanical Engineering"

 Advances in Fatigue and Structural Integrity of Emerging Materials and Structures

The continuous evolution of emerging materials and advanced structural concepts has revolutionized the landscape of engineering design and performance. In recent years, innovations such as meta-structures, l...

Submission status: Open

Submission deadline: 30 September 2026

Advanced Materials for Energy Harvesting and Conversion in Mechanical Systems

We invite original research contributions that explore the role of advanced materials in enhancing energy harvesting and conversion within mechanical systems. This interdisciplinary topic bridges key areas o...

Submission status: Open

Submission deadline: 27 June 2026

Intelligent Controller Design for Dynamic System

At the foundation, the design of the controller begins with system modeling. Various dynamic systems, such as robotic manipulators, electrohydraulic actuators, and renewable energy components, electrical dri...

Submission status: Open

Submission deadline: 20 June 2026

Integrated Vibration Control and Energy Recovery in Engineering Systems

As the demand for efficient energy utilization and enhanced performance in mechanical systems increases, the fields of vibration control and energy harvesting have become critical areas of research. This Col...

Submission status: Open

Submission deadline: 09 March 2026

Advances in Stochastic Control and Perturbation Analysis in Mechanical Systems

This Topical Collection aims to bring together cutting-edge research on stochastic perturbation analysis, with a particular focus on systems governed by Poisson random measures and Markovian switching. The c...

Submission status: Open

Submission deadline: 21 January 2026

Sustainable Development and Mechanical Performance of Bio-Based Composites

The increasing demand for sustainable materials in engineering and manufacturing has led to a significant interest in bio-based composites. These materials offer a unique blend of lightweight properties, mec...

Submission status: Open

Submission deadline: 15 January 2026

Biomedical Applications of Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS)

MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) sensors not only utilize the well-known electrical benefits of silicon but also harness its unique mechanical properties to create integrated structures that can detec...

Submission status: Open

Submission deadline: 31 May 2026

Robotics in Agriculture

With the projected increase in global population, the demand for an increase in global food production remains one of the most critical global challenges. Developing more efficient and capable agriculture ro...

Submission status: Open

Submission deadline: 31 December 2025

Recent Advances in Additive Technologies

The progress in the field of mechanical engineering is currently supported by the rapid development of technologies and materials, which make it possible to produce new components with improved functional, a...

Submission status: Open

Submission deadline: 31 January 2026

Contribution of AI and Machine Learning Approaches for Prediction and Material Characterization

Nowadays with the growth of material data from experiments and simulations, a huge amount of data are available which present a new challenge in term of how to process these amount of data. This state requir...

Submission status: Open

Submission deadline: 31 December 2025

Sustainable Advancements in Mechanical Engineering

In today's dynamic global landscape, Mechanical Engineering emerges as a pivotal force in addressing the challenges outlined by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Of particular signific...

Submission status: Open

Submission deadline: 31 December 2025

Recent Advances in Ground Mobile Robotics

The adoption of ground mobile robots to replace direct human intervention in dangerous or polluted environments or to avoid risks for the personnel, or to collaborate with them, is going to increase remarkab...

Submission status: Open

Submission deadline: 31 December 2025

Mechatronics Technology in Intelligent Transportation

Mechatronics refers to integrating mechanical, electrical, and electronic engineering with computational capabilities. Designing a mechatronic system involves various disciplines and aims to achieve unique a...

Submission status: Open

Submission deadline: 28 February 2026

Exclusive Papers of Editorial Board Members

Note that articles in this collection are by Editorial Board Members only.

Submission status: Open

Submission deadline: Ongoing

State-of-The-art in Optimisation Based Driveline Design

The design and engineering of machines is increasingly based on optimisation. This enables the minimisation of the initial cost of the components and the electrical energy required to power these machines wi...

Submission status: Open

Submission deadline: Ongoing

 

SOURCE: Springer Link

One Day Training Programme for Library Science Students of SVU at SFIT LIRC

The Learning and Information Resource Centre (LIRC) of St. Francis Institute of Technology (Autonomous Engineering College) organized a one-day training and library orientation programme for the students of the Department of Library Science, Somaiya Vidyavihar University (SVU) on 16 December 2025 at the SFIT LIRC.

The programme aimed to provide practical exposure to academic library functioning, automation, and professional practices. Seven M.Lib students participated in the programme, accompanied by Ms. Gauri Gothivrekar, Librarian.

The session began with a library orientation by Ms. Chinmayee Bhange, Librarian, SFIT, covering key aspects such as library services, collections, user policies, professional ethics, and plagiarism detection tools. A guided library tour familiarized students with various library sections and workflows.

A live demonstration of the KOHA Library Management Software was conducted by Sister Bhavya, focusing on cataloguing, circulation, OPAC searching, and book maintenance. Ms. Rupali Sawant explained acquisition and technical processing procedures, including documentation and record maintenance.

Students also participated in a practical activity followed by a library orientation worksheet to reinforce learning.

The programme was informative and interactive, successfully bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application. The SFIT LIRC team looks forward to organizing more such academic and professional training initiatives.

📚 Knowledge Connect (32): 3rd International Conference on Microelectronics, Automation, Computing and Communication Systems – ICMACC 2026

 VNR Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering & Technology, in association with the IEEE Hyderabad Section, is organizing the 3rd International Conference on Microelectronics, Automation, Computing and Communication Systems – ICMACC 2026.

 Conference Dates: Coming Soon
 Conference ID: 69869
 Hosted by: VNR VJIET, Hyderabad

More details: https://icmacc.org/

ICMACC has been a premier platform for researchers, academicians, and industry experts to exchange ideas and showcase advancements in VLSI, IoT, Communication Systems, Signal Processing, Automation, and Computing Technologies.

📚 Knowledge Connect (31): Call for Papers for "Artificial Intelligence" from Elsevier

SFIT LIRC – IndiaTech Insight: Kaveri Vaaman: India’s First Mutant Banana

🌱 Kaveri Vaaman: India’s First Mutant Banana and the Power of Indigenous Research

The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) has achieved a remarkable milestone in agricultural science with the development of Kaveri Vaaman (Trombay Banana Mutant‑9 / TBM‑9) — India’s first-ever mutant banana variety. This achievement marks BARC’s first fruit crop released under its mutation‑breeding programme and adds to its legacy of 72 improved crop varieties released to date.

At first glance, a banana might seem like a simple fruit, but Kaveri Vaaman demonstrates the profound impact of scientific research on real-world challenges, particularly in agriculture, sustainability, and community welfare.

Read more about it here: https://dae.gov.in/barc-unveils-first-mutant-banana-variety-to-benefit-farmers/