About the Conference

Advanced materials have become the cornerstone of modern space and defence technologies, influencing performance, reliability, survivability and sustainability of military systems. From lightweight armour and stealth coatings to hypersonic materials, high-temperature composites, energetic materials, nanomaterials, quantum materials and smart sensing technologies, breakthroughs in materials science are transforming defence capabilities worldwide.

India's vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat, together with Make in India, iDEX (Innovations for Defence Excellence) and the growing emphasis on indigenous defence manufacturing, has accelerated research and innovation in space and defence materials. ISRO, DRDO, BARC, defence PSUs, academia and private industry are investing heavily in advanced materials research.

This conference provides a multidisciplinary platform for research scholars, scientists, engineers, academicians, defence and space professionals, policymakers and industry leaders to exchange knowledge, discuss emerging technologies, foster collaborations and identify future research directions.

Target Audience

Scientists from DRDO/ISRO laboratories • Space and defence industries • Faculty members and research scholars • Materials engineers • Manufacturing industries • Startups/MSMEs • Policymakers

Awards & Accommodation

Best oral and poster presentations among research scholars will receive a suitable cash prize and a citation. Limited hostel seats (sharing basis, reduced nominal charges) are available only for early-bird registrants.

Important Dates

• 20 October 2026Early-bird registration deadline
• 31 October 2026Abstract submission
• 15 November 2026Acceptance of paper
• 25 November 2026Full paper submission (as per BMS requirements)
• 17 & 18 December 2026Conference

Publication Partner

Authors of accepted abstracts who submit their full paper before the due date can publish their work in the Bulletin of Materials Science (BMS) (proposed; e-ISSN 0973-7669), subject to its review process. BMS has an impact factor of 2.1.

BMS is published by the Indian Academy of Sciences (IASc) in collaboration with the Materials Research Society of India (MRSI) and the Indian National Science Academy (INSA), and co-published by Springer Nature. More details: link.springer.com/journal/12034.

About the Institute & Department

Established in 2000, Inderprastha Engineering College (IPEC) is one of the leading institutions for technical and professional education in Delhi NCR. It is an autonomous institution affiliated to Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow, approved by AICTE, and holds NAAC “A+” accreditation. Its B.Tech. programmes in CSE and ECE are NBA accredited, and the institute is ISO 9001 certified.

The Department of Applied Sciences and Humanities lays the academic foundation for engineering education, giving first-year students a strong grounding in basic sciences, mathematics, communication skills and professional ethics through innovative teaching, structured mentoring and industry interaction.