International conference on
Innovations in Engineering for Sustainable Transformations
(InnovEST 2026)
(Hybrid Mode)
About InnovEST 2026
The first edition of InnovEST ( Innovations in Engineering for Sustainable Transformations) is a pioneering international conference organized by the Mechanical Engineering Department, NIT Jamshedpur. This global forum is dedicated to addressing the pressing challenges of sustainability in mechanical engineering and fostering discussions on state-of-the-art innovations that can drive a sustainable industrial and technological revolution. In an era where industries are striving to reduce their carbon footprint, optimize energy efficiency, and adopt cleaner technologies, InnovEST 2026 serves as a catalyst for transformative ideas and solutions. This conference will bring together leading researchers, academicians, industry experts, and policymakers from across the globe to exchange knowledge, showcase groundbreaking research, and explore emerging trends that shape the future of sustainable mechanical engineering.
InnovEST 2026 invites prospective authors to submit a full-length research paper of up to 8 pages that addresses sustainability challenges.
Thermo-fluid Engineering
Solid Mechanics and Design Engineering
Advanced Materials and Manufacturing
Applied and Interdisciplinary Sciences
Important Dates
Paper submission opens : 05 November 2025
Last date for submission of papers : 31 December 2025
Notification of Acceptance : 15 January 2026
Last date for Early Bird Registration : 01 March 2026
Last date for Registration : 15 March 2026
Conference Dates : 03 - 04 April 2026
Publishing Partners
Extended version of few selected papers will be published in the following SCOPUS/ESCI Indexed Journals after peer review of journal editorial board.
1. Journal of Thermal Engineering
2. Sigma Journal of Engineering and Natural Sciences
All other registered and presented full-length papers, upon recommendation for publication by the review committee, will be published either in Scopus Indexed Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering (LNME, Springer Nature) or in conference proceedings by Walnut Publication.
Organizing Team
Chief Patron
Prof. (Dr.) Goutam Sutradhar (Director, NIT Jamshedpur)
Patron
Prof. Ram Vinoy Sharma (Deputy Director, NIT Jamshedpur)
Co-Patron
Prof. M.K. Sinha (Dean (Ac), NIT Jamshedpur)
Prof. Satish Kumar (Dean (R&C), NIT Jamshedpur)
Chairman
Prof. Saroj Sarangi (Registrar (I/C), NIT Jamshedpur)
Dr. Paramanand Kumar (HOD, Department of Mechanical Engineering, NIT Jamshedpur)
Organising Secretaries
Dr. Arvind Kumar Patel, Dr. Rinku Kumar Gouda, Dr. K Sri Krishna Sudhamsu, Dr. Shailesh Kumar Jha, Dr. Alok Kumar Ray, Dr. Abhishek Sharma
The National Institute of Technology Jamshedpur (NIT Jamshedpur), is an Institute of National Importance located at Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India. Established as a Regional Institute of Technology in 1960, it was upgraded to National Institute of Technology (NIT) on 27 December 2002 with the status of Deemed University. It is one of the 31 NITs in India, and as such is directly under the control of the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD). It is the third in the chain of eight NITs established as a part of the Second Five Year Plan (1956–61) by the Government of India. The Institute has twelve departments including engineering, science and humanities. The institute offers a 4-year Bachelor of Technology degree in the various streams. The institute also offers Master and Ph.D degrees in various streams. The institute is bound to the quest for academic excellence and good governance, growth of institute, admired and respected institute for students, employees and industry, innovative leader.
Director
Prof. Goutam Sutradhar,
NIT Jamshedpur
About Department of Mechanical Engineering
The Department of Mechanical Engineering, established in 1960, is one of the oldest and largest departments in terms of faculty, student strength, and academic activities. The department offers two B.Tech programs in Mechanical Engineering, along with M.Tech programs in Computer Machine Design, Thermal Engineering, and Energy Systems. Additionally, the department provides Ph.D. program covering various research areas in Mechanical Engineering, including part-time Ph.D. option designed for professionals from industry and academia. With a team of highly qualified and experienced faculty across Mechanical all domains of Engineering, the department fosters an interactive and supportive learning environment, ensuring students build a strong foundation in the field.
Head of the Department
Dr. Parmanand Kumar
Department of Mechanical Engg.
NIT Jamshedpur