About the Conference

The International Conference on Thermal Sciences and Sustainable Energy (ICTSE 2026)

The International Conference on Thermal Sciences and Sustainable Energy (ICTSE 2026) aims to provide a leading forum for researchers and engineers from academia and industry to exchange the latest advancements and cutting-edge research in the diverse fields of heat transfer and fluid dynamics. The conference strives to showcase and disseminate the most recent theoretical, computational, and experimental findings in heat transfer and fluid flow, covering fundamental principles and novel applications. ICTSE 2026 aims to connect individuals from diverse backgrounds and expertise to foster new research partnerships, knowledge sharing, and technology transfer to address emerging challenges related to sustainable energy systems and energy efficiency, climate change mitigation and adaptation, and biomedical applications and healthcare.

National Institute of Technology Warangal

National Institute of Technology Warangal, established in 1959, is the first in the chain of 31 NITs in the country. The institute is recognized as an Institute of National Importance and is ranked among the top technical education institutions in India. There are 14 Departments offering 10 undergraduate programmes (B.Tech) in engineering, 29 post graduate programmes and research programmes in engineering, sciences, humanities, physical education and management. NIT Warangal is a residential campus with about 7000 students from across the country and about 500 international students.

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Department of Mechanical Engineering (MED) was established as one of the major departments of the Institute, since its inception in 1959. The department has been actively engaged in teaching and research in diverse fields of Mechanical Engineering. MED has 51 faculties holding Ph.D from reputed Indian and foreign Universities. The department offers 1 Under Graduate (B.Tech.) and 5 Post Graduate (M.Tech) courses. The MED has 400+ SCI/Scopus Indexed journals in last 3 years.

Call for Papers & Tracks

Invite Submissions

We invite high-quality research papers on thermal sciences and sustainable energy topics. All submissions will undergo rigorous peer review. Faculties, scientists, researchers and technical experts are invited to submit their original work in the fields of heat transfer, fluid systems and energy systems. All the papers must be presented in person. An option for online presentation is available only for foreign delegates.

Submit Your Paper

*Papers are called for, but not limited to the following topics*

Thermal Track
  • • IC engines and Gas turbine
  • • Combustion
  • • Advances in Heat Exchangers
  • • Electronics Cooling
  • • Micro and nanoscale heat transfer
  • • Thermal Management of EV components
  • • Heat Transfer in Multiphase Flows
  • • Heat Transfer Enhancement Techniques
  • • Heat transfer devices
  • • Gas turbine cooling
  • • Innovations in Refrigeration and Air conditioning
Fluid Track
  • • Turbulent Flows
  • • Hydro machinery
  • • Multiphase Flows
  • • Microfluidics
  • • Biofluidics
  • • Fluid structure interaction
  • • Aerodynamics
  • • Compressible fluid flow
  • • Flow visualization
  • • Flow through porous media
Energy and Sustainability Track
  • • Solar Energy Equipment and Processes
  • • Fuel Cells
  • • Nuclear Energy
  • • Energy Storage Systems
  • • Wind turbines
  • • Hydrogen Production and Storage
  • • Hydrogen Transport and Utilisation
  • • Biofuels and Biomass
  • • Waste to energy
Interdisciplinary Studies Track
  • • AI/ML for thermohydraulic systems
  • • Measurement techniques for thermal and fluid systems
  • • Sensor development
  • • Heat and fluid flow in advanced manufacturing techniques

Keynote Speakers

We are honoured to have the following eminent personalities and many more as keynote speakers

Speaker 1
Prof. Poh Seng Lee

Mechanical Engineering, College of Design and Engineering, National University of Singapore

Speaker 2
Prof. Sarit Kumar Das

Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Madras

Important Dates

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Abstract Submission Deadline

August 1, 2025 → August 15, 2025

All abstracts must be submitted through the official online portal.

Notification of abstract acceptance

15/08/2025

Authors will be notified about abstract acceptance

Full length paper submission deadline

30/09/2025

All papers must be submitted through the official online portal

Notification of final acceptance

15/11/2025

Authors will be notified about final paper acceptance

Registration (Early bird) deadline

30/11/2025

Register before this date for discounted rates

Registration (Regular) deadline

31/12/2025

Register before this date for regular rates

Publications

All the peer-reviewed accepted papers can be considered for the following publication options based on the quality.

Special issue
(Selected papers)
Energy (Elsevier)
Energy Journal

SCIE, IF: 9.4

Heat Transfer Engineering
(Taylor and Francis)
Heat Transfer Engineering

SCIE, IF: 1.6

Regular issue
(Selected papers)
Sigma Journal of Engineering and Natural Sciences
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SCOPUS, ESCI, IF: 0.6

Journal of Thermal Engineering
Journal of Thermal Engineering

SCOPUS, ESCI, IF: 1.4

Proceedings
Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering (Springer)
(awaiting final confirmation) Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering

SCOPUS

Registration

Category Early Bird
Indian Delegates (INR)
(Until 30/11/2025)
 Early Bird
Foreign Delegates (USD)
(Until 30/11/2025)
 Regular
Indian Delegates (INR)
After 30/11/2025
 Regular
Foreign Delegates (USD)
After 30/11/2025
Students 3,000 50 3,500 75
Academia, R&D, Industry delegates 4,500 100 5,500 125

Registration fees are inclusive of 18% GST.

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Submission

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  • Minimum 2 reviewers per paper
  • Review based on originality, technical quality, and clarity

Sponsorship

Join us as a sponsor and gain visibility among leading researchers, academic institutions and industry professionals.

Category Charge Benefits
Platinum ₹1,00,000 + 18% GST
  • Registration waiver for 4 attendees
  • Logo & name on website and venue
  • Exhibition space, promo videos during breaks
  • 10 min presentation during a session
Gold ₹75,000 + 18% GST
  • Registration waiver for 3 attendees
  • Logo & name on website and venue
  • Exhibition space, promo videos during breaks
Silver ₹50,000 + 18% GST
  • Registration waiver for 2 attendees
  • Logo & name on website and venue
  • Exhibition space
Bronze ₹20,000 + 18% GST
  • Registration waiver for 2 attendees
  • Exhibition space

For complete sponsorship details, please refer to the brochure.

Brochure For Sponsors

Account Details

Bank Name: State Bank of India
Account Name: Director Research Account
Account Number: 62266262236
IFSC Code: SBIN0020149

Conference Committees & Advisors

Meet our organizing and advisory team

Patron

Prof. Bidyadhar Subudhi

Director, NIT Warangal

Chairman

Prof. Y Ravi Kumar

HOD, MED, NIT Warangal

Organizing Secretaries
  • Dr. Anant Kumar Rai
  • Prof. D Jaya Krishna
  • Dr. Satyanand Abraham
Conveners
  • Prof. G. Amba Prasad Rao
  • Prof. Ravi Kumar Puli
Publication Incharge
  • Prof. Karthik B
  • Prof. V P Chandra Mohan
Core Committee Members (NIT Warangal)
  • Prof. A Veeresh Babu
  • Dr. C Hari Krishna
  • Dr. C Sampath Kumar
  • Prof. K Kiran Kumar
  • Dr. P Ravi Kumar
  • Dr. Prasanth Anand K L
  • Prof. S Srinivasa Rao
  • Prof. G N Srinivasulu
  • Prof. V R K Raju
Technical Committee
  • Dr. Alankrita Singh, IIT Roorkee
  • Dr. Aneesh A. M, BITS Pilani
  • Dr. Anuj Bisht, IIT Roorkee
  • Dr. Chandra Shekhar Pant, IIT Roorkee
  • Dr. Harekrishna Yadav, IIT Indore
  • Dr. Jacob Koshy M, NIT Calicut
  • Dr. K B Hardikkumar, IIT Jodhpur
  • Dr. Manish Jain, NPCIL
  • Dr. Manjesh Kumar Singh, IIT Kanpur
  • Dr. Naresh Yarramsetty, SVNIT Surat
  • Dr. Nagesh Patil, IIT Bhilai
  • Dr. Nitish Arya, IIT Roorkee
  • Dr. Nikhil Kumar Singh, IIT Roorkee
  • Dr. Pramod Kuntikana, IIT Palakkad
  • Dr. Pranjali Sharma, IIT Roorkee
  • Dr. Ravita Lamba, IIT Roorkee
  • Dr. Roopak Kumar Raman, AERB
  • Dr. Rhythm Singh, IIT Roorkee
  • Dr. Saurabh Sharma, IIT Roorkee
  • Dr. Sudheer Siddapureddy, IIT Dharwad
  • Dr. Sudev Das, NIT Calicut
  • Dr. Sumit Tripathi, IITRAM, Gujarat
  • Dr. Tapan K. Mankodi, IIT Guwahati
  • Dr. Vadiraj A. Hemadri, BITS Goa
  • Dr. Virkeshwar Kumar, IIT Kanpur
  • Dr. Vijay S. Duryodhan, IIT Bhilai
International & National Advisory Committee
  • Dr. Alexandre Presas Batllo, UPC, Spain
  • Prof. Amit Kumar, NUIST, China
  • Dr. Atanu Das, NML, Jamshedpur
  • Prof. Arvind Pattamatta, IIT Madras
  • Dr. B Suresh, GTRE (DRDO)
  • Dr. David Valentin, UPC, Spain
  • Prof. P S Lee, NUS, Singapore
  • Dr. Hari Prasad Neopane, KU, Nepal
  • Prof. S K Das, IIT Madras
  • Prof. S R Shine, IIST Trivandrum
  • Prof. S V Prabhu, IIT Bombay
  • Dr. M P Mishra, IRDE (DRDO)
  • Prof. Sandeep K Saha, IIT Bombay
  • Dr. Srikanth Rangarajan, BinghamtonU, US
  • Prof. V Sajith, NIT Calicut
  • Prof. Thomas Staubli, HSLU, Switzerland
  • Dr. Xiao Yexiang, Tsinghua University

Venue

National Institute of Technology Warangal

The conference will be held at the prestigious NIT Warangal campus, one of India's premier technical institutions.

Address:
NIT Warangal, Kazipet
Warangal - 506004
Telangana, India

How to Reach

By Air

Nearest airport: Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad (150 km). Regular flights from major Indian cities.

By Train

Warangal Railway Station is well connected to major cities. Kazipet Junction is just 5 km from the campus.

By Road

National Highway 163 connects Warangal to Hyderabad. Regular bus services available from major cities.

Visiting Places Near Warangal

Explore some of the most popular tourist attractions around Warangal during your visit.

Warangal Fort
Warangal Fort

Warangal Fort, situated 12–13 km from NIT Warangal, is a significant historical site showcasing the Kakatiya dynasty's architectural and defensive prowess. Though largely in ruins, the fort's remnants offer a glimpse into its unique design and formidable fortifications. Its most iconic feature, the Kakatiya Kala Thoranam—four intricately carved stone gateways—has been adopted as the official emblem of Telangana. Exploring the fort's layered defenses and detailed stone carvings allows visitors to visualize its past glory and understand its importance in regional history.

Thousand Pillar Temple
Thousand Pillar Temple

The 1000 Pillar Temple in Hanamkonda, 7–8 km from NIT Warangal, is an 12th-century masterpiece of Kakatiya architecture. Dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu, and Surya, this temple is renowned for its distinctive star-shaped design, the hallmark of Kakatiya craftsmanship. Its surfaces are adorned with intricate carvings, while a magnificent, monolithic Nandi statue gracefully guards the main shrine. This enduring structure stands as a powerful symbol of Telangana's rich cultural heritage, offering a glimpse into the region's glorious past.

Ramappa Temple
Ramappa Temple

The Ramappa Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site located 70 km away in Palampet, is a 13th-century Kakatiya architectural brilliance, uniquely named after its sculptor. Completed in 1213 AD, this temple captivates with its distinctive "floating bricks" used in the construction of its dome, a marvel of ancient engineering that reduced structural weight. Further enhancing its beauty are the incredibly intricate carvings crafted from hard black basalt, depicting mythological narratives and graceful figures.

Bhadrakali Temple
Bhadrakali Temple

Bhadrakali Temple is a serene, historic temple just 8 km away, on a hilltop. Dedicated to Goddess Bhadrakali, it was built in 625 AD by Chalukyan King Pulakeshin II. It features a striking 2.7-meter idol and unique Chalukyan-Kakatiyan architecture, with the adjacent Bhadrakali Lake enhancing its beauty.

Pakhal Lake
Pakhal Lake

Pakhal Lake is a beautiful man-made lake and a popular natural retreat, located approximately 65-75 km away. Built by the Kakatiya ruler Ganapati Deva around 1213 AD, it's spread over 30 sq km and is bordered by the Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary. It's an ideal spot for picnics, boating, and birdwatching, surrounded by lush forests and hills, offering a tranquil escape into nature.

Kakatiya Musical Garden
Kakatiya Musical Garden

Kakatiya Musical Garden is a modern, enchanting park located about 8-9 km away, near the Bhadrakali Temple. Spanning 15 acres, its main attraction is a mesmerizing musical fountain show with synchronized lights and water, set against a large rock with an artificial waterfall. Perfect for an evening outing, it offers a blend of nature and entertainment, with lush greenery and a man-made lake for boating.

Contact

We'd love to hear from you. Reach out using any of the methods below.

Address

Department of Mechanical Engineering
NIT Warangal, Kazipet
Warangal - 506004, Telangana

Email
Phone

ictse26@nitw.ac.in
+91 9820727846
+91 9548285567