About The Institution

Sona College of Technology has achieved global identity through its involvement in research in recent technology and the successful completion of projects and products. The College is known for its rich tradition and high values bestowed upon it by its Founder Chairman, Thiru. M.S. Chockalingam. The College has been awarded the "AICTE-CII" award for the best industry-linked technical institute in India and acclaimed "A++" grade by "NAAC" a standard testimony to the commitment of the College to impart quality education. Sona is a proud recipient of the "Eduprenerus Award" from MHRD, New Delhi, for Emerging Global Destination for Education. The College has been accorded recognition as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (SIRO) by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research Organization, New Delhi. Sona College of Technology has world-class infrastructure, highly qualified and experienced faculty members, and an active placement Training and Welfare Cell.

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About The Department

The Department of Mechanical Engineering is equipped with the best resources to enrich the bloodline of the department ensuring high quality education to the students. The intense professional will of the faculty is the root for the sustained excellence of the department. The state-of-the-art Laboratories, the well-balanced curriculum and the faculty with iron-resolve address the cognitive capacities as well as practical hands-on workshop experience of students in fulfilling the ever more pressing needs of the industry.

Research & Collaboration

SONA3Dx leverages the 3DExperience platform to enhance product design, simulation, and collaboration, streamlining development processes in industries like automotive and aerospace. CRND specializes in robotics and nonlinear dynamics, researching autonomous systems and complex behaviour in dynamic systems, with applications in intelligent automation and control. CNM/MM focuses on developing nanomaterials and precision micro-machining, advancing technologies for electronics, biomedicine, and miniaturized components. METFORM works on optimizing metal forming processes such as casting and stamping, using computational methods to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance product quality for industries like manufacturing and aerospace.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

STEERING COMMITTEE

CHEIF PATRONS

    Mr. C. Valliappa - Chairman, Sona Institutions
    Mr. Chocko Valliappa - Vice-Chairman, Sona Institutions
    Mr. Thyagu Valliappa - Vice-Chairman, Sona Institutions

PATRON

    Dr. S. R. R. Senthilkumar - Principal, Sona College of Technology

CONFERENCE CHAIR

    Dr. D. Senthilkumar - Professor & Head, Department of Mechanical Engineering

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

    Dr. K. Muralidharan - Professor & Deputy Head
    Dr. R. Mohan - Professor
    Dr. V. M. Madhavan - Associate Professor
    Dr. S. Mahalingam - Associate Professor
    Dr. K. G. Saravanan - Associate Professor
    Dr. K. Venkatesh Raja - Associate Professor
    Dr. V. Ravikumar - Associate Professor
    Mr. S. LakshmanaKumar - Assistant Professor (SG)
    Mr. A. Sivaprakasam - Assistant Professor (SG)
    Mr. D. Suresh Babu - Assistant Professor
    Mr. V. Kaviarasan - Assistant Professor
    Mr. K. Shanmugavel - Assistant Professor
    Dr. M. Pradeep Kumar - Assistant Professor
    Mr. A. R. Venkataramanan - Assistant Professor
    Dr. R. Yuvaraj - Assistant Professor
    Mr. A. Mahendran - Assistant Professor
    Dr. V. Suresh - Assistant Professor
    Dr. G. Sivaraman - Assistant Professor
    Mr. P. Kumaravel - Assistant Professor
    Dr. U. Gobikrishnan - Assistant Professor
    Dr. A. Ramesh Kumar - Assistant Professor
    Mr. Manikanda Prabu - Assistant Professor
    Dr. A. Dominic - Assistant Professor
    Dr. L. Gokulanathan - Assistant Professor
    Mr. M. Sangeethkumar - Assistant Professor
    Ms. J. R. Ramapraba - Assistant Professor
    Mr. V. Kishorkumar - Assistant Professor
    Mr. D. Veerappran (AD-HOC 1) - Assistant Professor
    Mr. M. Umashankar (AD-HOC 2) - Assistant Professor

INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Dr. Yang Wenming - Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Singapore.
Dr. Tony L Schmitz - Professor, Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science, University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Dr. Carlos A. Fortulan - Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering of Sao Carlos.
Dr. Andrew Kusiak - Professor, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, The University of Iowa.
Dr. Abdul Zubar Hameed - Associate Professor/Industrial Engineer, Saudi Arabia.
Dr. Bernard W Ikua - Dean, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology.
Dr. Evgeny Rebrov - Professor, Chemical Engineering, University of Warwick.
Dr. J. Paulo Davim - Professor, Mechanical Engineering, University of Aveiro.

NATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Dr. R. Vijayan - Professor & Principal, Government College of Engineering, Salem.
Dr. N. Sendhil Kumar - Head of the Department, Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Puducherry.
Dr. S. Vinodh - Associate Professor, Production Engineering Department, National Institute of Technology.
Dr. P. Mathiazhagan - Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Puducherry Technological University.
Dr. S. P. Anbuudayasankar - Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya.
Dr. T. Balusamy - Professor & Head, Government College of Engineering, Salem.
Dr. S. K. Gowthaman - Associate Professor/Mechanical, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education.
Dr. J. Jerald - Associate Professor, National Institute of Technology, Trichy.
Dr. Suresh Vellaiyan - Professor, Sustaniable Engineering,Saveetha school of Engineering, Chennai.
Dr. C. G. Saravanan - Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Director, (Diploma in Mining) Annamalai University, Chidambaram.

TECHNICAL COMMITTEE

Dr. D Senthil Kumar - Professor & Head / MECH, Sona College of Technology, Salem.
Dr. K. Muralidharan - Professor, MECH, Sona College of Technology, Salem.
Dr. R. Mohan - Professor, MECH, Sona College of Technology, Salem.
Dr. V.M. Madhavan - Associate Professor, MECH, Sona College of Technology, Salem.
Dr. S. Mahalingam - Associate Professor, MECH, Sona College of Technology, Salem.
Dr. K.G. Saravanan - Associate Professor, MECH, Sona College of Technology, Salem.
Dr. K. Venkatesh Raja - Associate Professor, MECH, Sona College of Technology, Salem.
Dr. V. Ravikumar - Associate Professor, MECH, Sona College of Technology, Salem.
Dr. R.S. Sabeenian - Professor & Head / ECE, Sona College of Technology, Salem.
Dr. K.R. Kavitha - Professor / ECE, Sona College of Technology, Salem.
Dr. G. Ravi - Professor / ECE, Sona College of Technology, Salem.
Dr. B. Thiyagarajan - Professor / ECE, Sona College of Technology, Salem.
Dr. P. Suresh - Professor & Head / MCT, Sona College of Technology, Salem.
Dr. M. N. Vimal Kumar - Professor / MCT, Sona College of Technology, Salem.
Dr. A. Sivalingam - Assistant Professor / MCT, Sona College of Technology, Salem.
Dr. S. Padma - Professor & Head / EEE, Sona College of Technology, Salem.
Dr. S. Chandrasekar - Professor / EEE, Sona College of Technology, Salem.
Dr. R. Shivakumar - Professor / EEE, Sona College of Technology, Salem.
Dr. B. Sathiyabama - Professor & Head / CSE, Sona College of Technology, Salem.
Dr. S. Sakthivel - Professor / CSE, Sona College of Technology, Salem.
Dr. J. Akilandeswari - Professor & Head / IT, Sona College of Technology, Salem.
Dr. V. Mohan Raj - Professor / IT, Sona College of Technology, Salem.
Dr. J. Senthil Kumar - Professor / IT, Sona College of Technology, Salem.
Dr. Y. Suresh - Professor / IT, Sona College of Technology, Salem.
Dr. R. Malathy - Professor & Head / CIVIL, Sona College of Technology, Salem.
Dr. D. Jagadeeswaran - Professor / CIVIL, Sona College of Technology, Salem.
Dr. D. Raja - Professor & Head / FT, Sona College of Technology, Salem.
Dr. M. Ramesh Kumar - Professor / FT, Sona College of Technology, Salem.
Dr. S. Padma - Professor & Head / FT, Sona College of Technology, Salem.
Dr. P.K. Anjani - Professor & Head / MBA, Sona College of Technology, Salem.
Dr. T. Padma - Professor & Head / MCA, Sona College of Technology, Salem.
Dr. G. Jayalakshmi - Professor & Head / Maths, Sona College of Technology, Salem.
Dr. R. Revathy - Professor & Head / Science, Sona College of Technology, Salem.
Dr. M. Reunga - Professor & Head / English, Sona College of Technology, Salem.

INDUSTRY TECHNICAL COMMITTEE

Dr.M.Piramanandhan - Senior Engineering Manager - Mechanical R&D, ESAB INDIA LIMITED.
Mr. M.Arunchandar - Senior Manager, TAFE, Chennai.
Mr. K. Venkatesan - Senior Team Leader, Valeo India Private Limited, Chennai.
Mr.Mahesh Babu - Senior Manager & D Division, Sona Comstar, Chennai.
Mr.V.Harikrishnan - Executive Engineer, Asian Pulp and Paper, Indonesia.
Mr.Vimal Anand - Product Business Development Manager, Volvo CE India Private Limited.
Mr R. Ravi Shankar - Managing Director, Twilight, Chennai.
Mr.G.Seenivasan - Managing Director, Hosur Syenrgi Indo Products Private Limited, Hosur.
Mr.N.Manivannan - Deputy Manager(Maintenance) Steel Melting Shop, JSW, Salem.
Mr. S. Nawaz - Assistant Manager, Vendor Tooling M/s Groupe PSA, Hosur.
Mr.K.Kaviarasan - Safety Officer, Minda Industries, Hosur.
Mr.K.Eswaran - Lead Engineer, Quest Global, Bangalore.
Mr N.S Nagaraj - Head-Technical and Projects, Bangalore, Air - Tech Solution, Bengaluru –India.
Mr.Raam Kumar Chandrasekar - General Manager, Air Conditioning Division, Schneider Electric India Pvt. Ltd. Bangalore.
Mr B.M.Sankara Narayanan - Team Lead - Surface Sustaining Division, Cameron Manufacturing India Private Limited, A Schlumberger Company, Coimbatore.

About the Conference

A conference on "Innovations in Mechanical Engineering and Computing (IMEC 2025)" typically aims to explore the latest advancements and interdisciplinary research at the intersection of mechanical engineering and computational technologies. These conferences are an excellent platform for professionals, researchers, and academics to share their work, discuss emerging trends, and explore new ideas in both fields.

Objectives

  • Provide a platform for researchers, engineers, and industry professionals to share innovative ideas and research outcomes.
  • Facilitate collaboration and knowledge sharing between mechanical engineering and computing communities.
  • Showcase cutting-edge technologies and applications in mechanical engineering and computing.
  • Foster discussions on industry challenges and potential solutions.
  • Encourage networking and partnership opportunities.

Key Themes

  • Computational Methods in Mechanical Engineering
  • Automation and Robotics in Manufacturing
  • Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Innovations
  • Smart Systems and IoT in Mechanical Engineering
  • Sustainability and Green Engineering
  • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Mechanical Design
  • Digital Twin Technology in Mechanical Systems
  • Materials and Nanotechnology in Mechanical Engineering
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Thermal Management
  • Biomechanics and Human-Machine Interaction
  • Future Trends in Mechanical Computing and Simulation
  • Computational Modeling of Renewable Energy Systems
  • Cybersecurity in Mechanical Engineering Systems
  • Innovations in Thermal Systems and Heat Exchangers

Benefits & Scope of the Conference

The "Innovations in Mechanical Engineering and Computing" conference provides a platform for researchers, industry experts, and academics to explore the latest advancements at the intersection of mechanical engineering and computational technologies. Participants will gain insights into cutting-edge AI, robotics, additive manufacturing, and sustainable engineering developments. The conference fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, promotes the exchange of innovative ideas, and highlights the role of computational tools in optimizing mechanical design, manufacturing, and energy systems. With a focus on real-world applications, the event will open new avenues for research, development, and commercial opportunities in both traditional and emerging sectors

Remarkable Events of the Conference

  • Keynote Speakers: Renowned experts sharing their insights on current trends and future directions
  • Workshops and Panels: Interactive sessions for in-depth discussions and hands-on learning from Industry leaders
  • Networking Opportunities: Facilitating connections among participants for future collaboration

Call for papers



Event Format : Hybrid (In-person and Virtual)

"The Innovations in Mechanical Engineering and Computing (IMEC 2025)" invites researchers, engineers, and industry professionals to submit original papers for presentation at the conference. This event will bring together experts from academia, industry, and government to discuss the latest advancements in mechanical engineering and related fields.


We welcome submissions on a wide range of topics, including but not limited to:

  • Additive Manufacturing
  • Micro & Macro Manufacturing
  • Advanced Welding Technology
  • Nanomaterials
  • Composite Materials
  • Surface Engineering
  • Finite Element Modelling and Analysis
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics
  • Vibration Control and Analysis
  • Optimization, Simulation and Modelling
  • Alternative Fuels
  • Combustion & Emission control
  • Heat Transfer Enhancement
  • Renewable Energy
  • Waste Management
  • Industrial Robotics and Automation
  • Topology and Shape Optimization Techniques
  • Dynamic Modeling and Simulation of Mechanical Systems
  • Microfluidics and MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems)
  • Sustainable Materials and Energy Systems
  • Biofuels and Alternative Fuels
  • Robotics and AI for Manufacturing Process Control
  • Smart Manufacturing and Industry 4.0
  • Blockchain in Manufacturing and Supply Chain
  • Aerodynamic Optimization of Aircraft and Vehicles
  • Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma

Publication


* The Selected papers with extended work would be called for inclusion in SCOPUS / WOS indexed Journals with an applicable processing fee

Publication

Important Dates


Paper Abstract
Submission

31.12.2024

Full Paper
Submission

25.01.2025

Notification Of
Acceptance

31.01.2025

Camera-Ready
Paper Submission

07.02.2025

Early-Bird Registration
Closes On

14.02.2025

Late Registration
Closes On

28.02.2025

IMEC'25
Conference Date

06.03.2025 & 07.03.2025

Paper Submission


• Format: All submissions must adhere to IEEE format guidelines

• Length: Full papers (up to 10 pages) and short papers (3-4 pages) are welcome

• Review Process: All submissions will undergo a peer-review process

• Submission mail id:imec2025@sonatech.ac.in


Participation & Registration Fees

Category For presenting at the Conference
Early-Bird Registration Late Registration
INDIAN FOREIGN INDIAN FOREIGN
UG and PG Students 2000 INR 50 USD 2500 INR 55 USD
Faculty & Researchers 3500 INR 60 USD 4000 INR 65 USD
Industry 4000 INR 70 USD 4500 INR 75 USD

Bank Account Details


Bank Name: CITY UNION BANK
Branch Code & Branch: 000042 & SALEM MAIN
Account No: 500101012509148
Account Holder Name: SONA COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY - Mechanical
IFSC Code: CIUB0000042 (for RTGS/ NEFT/ E-Payment)
MICR Code: 636054002

Contact


Dr.D.Senthilkumar,
Professor & HOD,
Department of Mechanical Engineering,
Sona College of Technology,
Junction Main Road (TPT),
Salem - 636005.
  imec2025@sonatech.ac.in

USEFUL LINKS

ADDRESS

Sona College of Technology,
Junction Main Road (TPT),
Salem - 636005.
  0427-4099999
  info@sonatech.ac.in

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