8th International Conference on
Processing and Characterization
of Materials (ICPCM)
Join leading global researchers and industry peers to explore the latest innovations, technological advancements, and sustainable practices in materials science.
Date
December 3rd - 5th, 2026
Location
NIT Rourkela
About ICPCM 2026
The Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering at the National Institute of Technology is pleased to announce the 16th edition of the International Conference on Processing and Characterization of Materials (ICPCM 2026). This conference aims to serve as a premier platform for fostering scientific dialogue and promoting collaboration between academia and industry. Since its inception, ICPCM has been held annually, consistently achieving success in facilitating knowledge exchange, enabling technology transfer, enhancing academia-industry partnerships, and promoting collaborative research. The conference brings together researchers, scientists, engineers, and industry professionals from around the world to share recent advancements and innovations in materials processing and characterization. ICPCM 2026 will also provide a valuable opportunity for emerging researchers to gain insights and inspiration from distinguished experts, fostering the development of new ideas and research directions.
Scope & Scope Areas
Thematic Fields
| S.No | Research Area / Thematic Field |
|---|---|
1 | Extractive Metallurgy |
2 | Green steel Production |
3 | Mineral beneficiation |
4 | Stainless and Special grade Steels |
5 | Advances in non-ferrous metal industries |
6 | Modelling and Simulations in Materials Engineering |
7 | Coating & Thin films |
8 | FRP, Advanced Polymer & Ceramic Materials and their Composites |
9 | Critical Minerals Processing |
10 | Recycling and Reuse of Waste Materials |
Keynote Speakers
Our Previous Speakers
Prof. Lukas Bichler
University of British Columbia, Canada
Prof. Rajesh Prasad
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, India
Prof. Jürgen Eckert
University of Leoben, Austria
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Horst Hahn
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany
Prof. Ramamoorthy Ramesh
Rice University, USA
Prof. Michael R. Wisnom
University of Bristol, UK
Prof. Jon Binner
University of Birmingham, UK
Prof. Anish Upadhyaya
Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, India
Dr. A. K. Singh
Former Scientist, DMRL, Hyderabad, India
Prof. Suryasarathi Bose
Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India
Dr. Radhakanto Rana
Tata Steel, Netherlands
Prof. Ashok Mandal
Indian Institute of Technology, BHU, India
Prof. Suhrit Mula
Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, India
Dr. Mrinal Pal
Scientist, CSIR-CGCRI, India
Dr. Pratik Ray
Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar, India
Prof. Nagamani Jaya
Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, India
Prof. Lakshmi N. Ramasubramanian
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, India
Dr. Subrata Mukherjee
Tata Steel, India
Poulami Chatterjee
Airbus, India
Partner Opportunities
Sponsorship Packages
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Partners & Collaborators
Our Past Sponsors
We are proud to have been supported by leading industry innovators and research organizations globally.
8th International Conference on
Processing and Characterization
of Materials
Dec 3-5, 2026 | Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, NIT Rourkela, Odisha, India – 769008
Schedule & Registration
Important Dates & Fees
Mark your calendars and view our registration tiers.
| Information | Dates |
|---|---|
| Abstract Notification Starts | July 1, 2026 |
| Abstract Submission Closes | August 31, 2026 |
| Registration Opens | October 16, 2026 |
| Deadline for Early Bird Registration | November 10, 2026 |
| Deadline for Late Registration | November 30, 2026 |
| Full Paper Submission | To be notified soon |
| Conference | December 3–5, 2026 |
* Full-length papers will be considered for publication
in the proceedings after the conference.
| Category | Early Registration (up to Nov 10, 2026) | Late Registration (Nov 11 – Dec 3, 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Presenting Students | ₹ 7,000 | ₹ 8,000 |
| Presenting Delegates from Academia and R&D Labs | ₹ 8,000 | ₹ 10,000 |
| Presenting Delegates from Industries | ₹ 10,000 | ₹ 12,000 |
| Presenting International Delegates (Online) | US$ 150 | US$ 200 |
| Metallography / Posters | ₹ 4,000 | ₹ 5,000 |
| Attendee & Accompanying Persons | ₹ 3,000 | ₹ 4,000 |
* Registration Fee (including GST)
Our Team
Conference Core Committee
Prof. K. Umamaheshwar Rao
Prof. Debasis Chaira
Prof. Soumitra Kumar Dinda
Prof. Arnab Sarkar
Prof. Srijan Acharya
Organizing Committee
Prof. Ajit Behera
Prof. Anindya Basu
Prof. Ankush Arun Kashiwar
Prof. Anshuman Patra
Prof. Archana Mallik
Prof. Bankim Chandra Ray
Prof. Krishna Dutta
Prof. Kumud Kant Mehta
Prof. Natraj Yedla
Prof. Prakash Gulabrao Ranaware
Prof. Prekshya Nath
Prof. Priyanka Saini
Prof. Rajesh Kumar Prusty
Prof. Santosh Kumar Sahoo
Prof. Shweta Shukla
