The Department of Mechanical Engineering at SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), Kattankulathur, successfully hosted the 6th International Conference on Advances in Mechanical Engineering (ICAME-2026) in collaboration with the University of Split, Croatia, bringing together global experts from academia and industry.
Marking two decades of academic excellence since its inception in 2006, ICAME-2026 focused on advancing mechanical engineering research aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, including clean energy, innovation, and climate action.
Dr. S. Ponnusamy, Registrar, SRMIST, highlighted the pivotal role of mechanical engineering in modern society, noting that platforms like ICAME enable knowledge exchange and help translate research into real-world solutions. Echoing this, Dr. M. Leenus J. Martin, Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, stressed the growing importance of interdisciplinary innovation driven by AI, automation, and smart technologies.
Chief Guest Mr. Muthu Kumaran Pitchai, Director – India Operations at Rockwell Automation India, underscored the need for engineers to go beyond technical skills, emphasising collaboration, adaptability, and a continuous learning mindset. Guest of Honour Dr. Shankar Venugopal, Vice President at Mahindra Research Valley, spoke on the evolving nature of mechanical engineering, highlighting its integration with electronics, software, and AI, and urged participants to focus on purpose-driven innovation.
The conference placed strong emphasis on industry–academia collaboration, facilitating discussions on real-world challenges, innovation, and technology transfer. It also aligned with national initiatives such as Make in India, Atmanirbhar Bharat, and the National Education Policy 2020.
ICAME-2026 received an overwhelming response, with over 700 abstracts submitted, more than 600 accepted, and over 300 research papers presented across parallel sessions. Selected papers are set to be published in reputed international journals.