Organized by
Department of Civil Engineering - PMC Tech
In Association with
Indian Concrete Insitute - Salem Centre
The National Conference on Smart Materials (NCSM) is a premier technical gathering hosted by the Department of Civil Engineering at PMC TECH. This conference serves as a dynamic platform designed to encourage students, researchers, and faculty to explore their technical prowess and deepen their conceptual understanding of next-generation materials.
Our mission is to bridge the gap between academia and industry, fostering a collaborative environment where groundbreaking ideas in Civil Engineering can flourish.
We invite original, unpublished research papers that push the boundaries of traditional construction and material science. Join the conversation and contribute to the evolution of smart infrastructure.
Original, unpublished papers are invited on the following themes (but not limited to):
Smart Concrete & Cementitious Composites.
Sustainable and Nano-Materials.
Advanced Alloys and Polymers.
Low-Carbon Smart Binders.
Climate-Resilient & Adaptive Infrastructure.
Schedule
Date: Friday, 27 March 2026.
Time: 09:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Venue: PMC Tech, Auditorium.
Registration Link
Keynote Topic: 3D Concrete Printing Technology with Smart Materials for Sustainable Infrastructure.
Speaker: Prof. Ramesh Nayaka, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Civil & Infrastructure Engineering, IIT Dharwad.
Background: Ph.D. from University of Malaya, M.Tech from IIT Madras.
Important Dates
Submission of Extended Abstract :16.03.2026
Acceptance Notification : 18.03.2026
Final Paper Submission : 21.03.2026
Selection Date : 24.03.2026