INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON
METAVERSE-5.0 FOR SUSTAINABLE MANUFACTURING
(MSM-2025)
(HYBRID MODE)
23rd and 24th January 2026
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Organised by
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
GANDHI INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY
ODISHA, GUNUPUR – 765022
www.giet.edu
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
MSM-2025, organized by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, GIET University, Odisha, focuses on integrating Metaverse and Industry 5.0 technologies for sustainable manufacturing. It brings together experts to explore smart manufacturing, AI, robotics, IIoT, digital twins, and green innovations, promoting collaboration and future-ready solutions.
Department of Mechanical Engineering
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at GIET University, Gunupur, is dedicated to nurturing innovation, technical excellence, and sustainable engineering practices. With a strong emphasis on both fundamental knowledge and advanced technologies, the department offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs that blend theoretical foundations with practical applications. Supported by experienced faculty, state-of-the-art laboratories, and active research initiatives, the department focuses on areas such as design, thermal engineering, manufacturing, robotics, and materials science. Through industry collaborations, workshops, seminars, webinars, alumni interactions and international conferences, the department empowers students to become skilled professionals capable of addressing real-world engineering challenges and contributing meaningfully to the global engineering community.
TOPICS COVERED BY MSM-2025 INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
Track 1: Smart Manufacturing and Industry 5.0
Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) in Manufacturing; Digital Twin Technology for Smart Factories; Cyber-Physical Systems and AI Integration; Advanced Sensors and Embedded Systems; Intelligent Automation and Process Optimization; Additive Manufacturing and Application; Human-Robot Collaboration in Manufacturing; Data-Driven Decision-Making in Production; Sustainable and Energy-Efficient Manufacturing Practices; Blockchain Applications in Smart Manufacturing.
Track 2: Robotics, Automation, and Cyber-Physical Systems
Industry 5.0: challenges and opportunities; Autonomous Robotics and Machine Learning Applications; AI-Driven Control Systems for Automation; Motion Planning and Trajectory Optimization; Vision-Based Inspection and Quality Control; Soft Robotics and Bio-Inspired Mechanisms; RPA; Swarm Robotics and Multi-Agent Systems; Edge Computing for Real-Time Control; Safety and Reliability in Automated Systems; Digital Twin for Robotics Simulation and Optimization.
Track 3: Advanced Materials and Sustainable Engineering
Smart and Intelligent Materials for Industrial Applications; Composite Materials and Hybrid Structures ; Nanomaterials and Their Mechanical Applications; High-Performance Alloys and Their Manufacturing Processes ; Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Materials ; Additive Manufacturing of Advanced Materials ; Corrosion, Wear, and Fatigue Analysis of Materials ; Thermal and Mechanical Behavior of Materials; Lightweight Structures and Their Applications in Aerospace ; Recycling and Circular Economy in Material Science.
Track 4: Computational Mechanics and Simulation Techniques
Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) ; Multi-Scale and Multi-Physics Simulation Approaches ; Machine Learning Applications in Computational Mechanics ; Structural Health Monitoring and Damage Detection; Optimization Techniques in Design and Manufacturing ; Virtual Prototyping and Digital Testing ; Dynamic and Vibration Analysis in Engineering Systems ; Fracture Mechanics and Failure Analysis; Heat Transfer and Thermal Management Simulations ; Computational Modeling of Biomechanical Systems.
Track 5: Renewable Energy, Power Systems, and Waste Management
Solar and Wind Energy Technologies in Industrial Applications; Energy Storage and Smart Grid Solutions ; Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems for Sustainable Development ; Bioenergy and Waste-to-Energy Technologies ; Hydrogen Fuel Cells and Emerging Energy Solutions ; Thermal Energy Harvesting and Management ; Carbon Footprint Reduction Strategies ; Sustainable Water and Waste Management in Manufacturing ; Green Supply Chain and Circular Economy Practices ; Environmental Impact Assessment and Life Cycle Analysis.
Track 6: Design, Fabrication, and Prototyping Innovations
CAD/CAM and Advanced Manufacturing Technologies; Rapid Prototyping and 3D Printing in Product Development; Precision Engineering and Micro-Manufacturing Techniques; Sustainable Product Design and Lifecycle Engineering; Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Assembly (DFA); Multidisciplinary Design Optimization; Biomechanics and Biomedical Device Design; Smart Sensors and Actuators in Mechanical Design; Failure Analysis and Reliability Engineering; Human-Centered and Ergonomic Design.
CONFERENCE THEMES
Smart Manufacturing and Industry 5.0
Integration of Metaverse Technologies in Manufacturing
Digital Twins and Cyber-Physical Systems
Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Smart Sensors
Robotics, Automation, and Human-Robot Collaboration
Additive Manufacturing and Advanced Prototyping
Sustainable and Smart Materials for Green Manufacturing
Computational Mechanics and Simulation Techniques
Renewable and Energy-Efficient Manufacturing Technologies
Design Innovation and Intelligent Product Development
Chief Patrons
Prof (Dr.) Satya Prakash Panda, President, GIET University, India
Prof (Dr.) Chandra Dhwaj Panda, Vice President, GIET University, India
Prof (Dr.) Jagadish Panda, Director General, GIET University, India
Patrons
Dr. AVNL Sharma, Vice Chancellor, GIET University, India
Dr. N. V. Jagannadha Rao, Registrar, GIET University, India
General Chair
Dr. L M Pattnaik, Pro- Chancellor, GIET University, India
Program Chair
Dr. Siba Sankar Mahapatra, Professor, NIT Rourkela
Conveners
Dr. Kali Charan Rath, Gandhi Institute of Engineering and Technology University (GIET University), Odisha, Gunupur
Prof. Muhammad Ehsan Rana, Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation, Kuala Lumpur
Prof. Amit Kumar Mishra, University of Capetown , South Africa
Zhang, Jie ; Univ Texas Dallas, Dept Mech Engn, Richardson, TX 75080 USA
CONVENOR
Dr. Kali Charan Rath, Associate Professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering,
GIET University, Gunupur, Mobile: 9438105974/7008241853
Co- Conveners
Dr. Raghvendra Kumar, Dy. Dean R&D, Department of CSE, GIET University, Odisha, India
Mr. Santosh Kumar Tripathy, Department of Mechanical Engineering; GIET University, Odisha, India
Conference Chair
Dr. Raghvendra Kumar, GIET University
Dr. Devarajan Ramasamy, Automotive Engineering Centre (AEC), Malaysia
Prof. Lalit Garg, University of Malta, Malta
Prof. Sumanth Yenduri, Kennesaw University, USA
Dr. Milidonis Kypros ; Cyprus Inst, Energy Environm & Water Res Ctr, CY-2121 Nicosia, Cyprus
Publicity Chairs
Dr. Srijan Bhattacharya, Assistant Professor, RCC Institute of Information Technology, Kolkata, India
Mr. Emmanuel Philip Ododo, University of Uyo , Uyo, Nigeria
Prof. Desmond Onyemechi Okocha, PhD, Associate Professor, Bingham University, Nasarawa
Organizing Chairs
Dr. Sasank Shekhar Panda, GIET University, Odisha, India.
Dr. Sukanta Nayak. GIET University, Odisha, India.
Mr. Shakti Prasanna Khadanga, GIET University, Odisha, India.
Mr. Gopal Krushna Mohanty, GIET University, Odisha, India.
Mr. Manas Ranjan Panda, GIET University, Odisha, India.
Mr. Nalinikanta Panda, GIET University, Odisha, India.
Internal Advisor Committee Members
Dr. K. Murali Gopal, Dy. Dean Computational Sciences, GIET University, Odisha, India.
Mr. G.R.K.D. Satya Prasad, HOD, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, GIET University , Odisha, India.
Dr. Prativa Kar, HOD, Basic Science and Humanities, GIET University, Odisha, India
Dr. Saumendra Das, HOD, School of Management Studies, GIET University, Odisha, India.
Dr. Bibhu Prasad, HOD, Electronics and Communication Engineering, GIET University, Odisha, India.
Dr. Manoja Das, HOD, Biotechnology, GIET University, Odisha, India.
Dr. B.Rabi Prasad, HOD, School of Sciences, GIET University, Odisha, India.
Mrs. Suman Mishra, HOD, Chemical Engineering, GIET University, Odisha, India.
Mr. Ashish Kumar Samal, HOD, Civil Engineering, GIET University, Odisha, India.
Dr. K. Ratan Kumar, HOD, School of Nursing, GIET University, Odisha, India.
Dr. V.S. Devadas, Dean, School of Agriculture, GIET University, Odisha, India.
National Members
Dr. Siba Sankar Mahapatra, Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, NIT Rourkela, Odisha, India.
Prof. Y Ravi Kumar, Head of the Department, Mechanical Engineering, NIT Warengle, india.
Dr. Sudhansu Ranjan Das , Associate Professor, Department of Production
Engineering, Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology, Burla, Sambalpur 768018, Odisha, India.
Dr. Pravin R. Kubade, Department of Production Engineering, Shri Guru Gobind Singhji Institute of Engineering and Technology, Nanded, Maharashtra, India
Dr. Lakshmi Prasad Panda, Department of Humanities, GCE Kalahandi, Bhawanipatna, Odisha, India.
Dr. Biswadip Basu Mallik, BD-165, Sector-1, Salt Lake City, North 24 Parganas , West Bengal, India
Dr. Suraj Kumar Mukti, Department of Mechanical Engineering, NIT Raipur, India.
Prof. K. Srujan Raju, CMR Technical Campus, Hyderabad, India
Prof. R. Hemalatha, Unversity College of Engineering, Osmania University, Hyderabad, India
Prof. P. Sakthivel, Anna University, India
International Members
Professor (Associate) Dimitrios Tzetzis ; Director of Digital Manufacturing & Materials Characterization Lab ; Director of MSc in Strategic Product Design ; International Hellenic University, School of Science and Technology ; Greece.
Assoc. Prof. Ts. Ir. Dr. Devarajan Ramasamy @ D.Ramasamy P.Eng, C.Eng MIMechE (U.K.), MIEM, P. Tech, Research Fellow, Automotive Engineering Centre (AEC), Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP), 26600, Pekan, Pahang, Malaysia.
Surender Reddy Salkuti, Associate Professor, Department of Railroad and Electrical Engineering, Woosong University, Daejeon, Republic of Korea.
dr inż. Pradeep Padhamnath, Assistant Professor, Department of Plastic Deformation of Metals and Extractive Metallurgy, Faculty of Engineering Materials and Industrial Information Technology, AGH University of Krakow, Poland
Dr. Ravindra N. Bulakhe, Department of Chemistry, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 440-746, Republic of Korea.
Prof. Gheorghita (George) Ghinea, Computer Science, Brunel University
Prof. Kumar Padmanabh, EBTIC (a research lab of British Telecom)
Prof. Deepak Tosh, Computer Science, University of Texas at El Paso
Prof. Haesik Kim, VTT Technical Research Centre, Finland
Dr. Ankur Srivastava, Center of industrial electronics, University of Southern Denmark, Alsion 2, DK-6400, Sonderborg, Denmark.
TIME LINE
Manuscript Submission Start : 05.07.2025
Extended date of submission : 15.11.2025
Reviews Return to author : 25.11.2025
Revised submission of manuscript :30.11.2025
Conference acceptance : 05.12.2025
Registration : 05.12.2025 to 10.12.2025
REGISTRATION FEES
The payment link for registration will be shared with the authors after the acceptance of their manuscript for the conference.
Important Notes
Manuscript submission and Communication mail id: msm.conference@giet.edu
Contact:
Dr. Kali Charan Rath
Associate Prof. Cum assistant Hod, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Gandhi Institute of Engineering and Technology University, Odisha, Gunupur, India
Email ID: krath@giet.edu
Mobile No.: +91- 7008241853
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