NCSCDSIS 2026
National Conference on Sustainable Coastal Development and Smart Infrastructure Solutions, NCSCDSIS 2026
23-24 JUNE, 2026
VENUE: MARIAN ENGINEERING COLLEGE
ORGANIZED BY: CENTRE FOR COASTAL ENGINEERING & MANAGEMENT, DEPT. OF CIVIL ENGINEERING, MARIAN ENGINEERING COLLEGE
ORGANIZING TEAM
Patron: Rev. Dr. A. R. John, Manager, MEC
Advisory Committee
- Very Rev. Msgr. Eugene H. Pereira, Vicar General, Archdiocese of Trivandrum
- Rev. Dr A. R. John, Manager, Marian Engineering College
- Dr Sheikh Pareeth, Managing Director, KSCADC
- Dr M. Baba, Former Director, NCESS
- Dr L. Sheela Nair, Scientist G, NCESS
- Dr. K. Balan, Retired Professor, CET
- Prof. Jyothis Thomas, Retired Professor, CET
- Dr Wilbert R., Retired Professor, Barton Hill Engineering College
- Dr. Jayakumar, Former MD & CEO, Vizhinjam International Seaport Ltd.
- Dr. Satheesh Gopi, Retd. Hydrographer, Department of Ports (Kerala).
- Dr Abdul Nizar M, Principal, Marian Engineering College
- Dr Samson A, Dean, Marian Engineering College
- Dr Rani V., HOD CE, Marian Engineering College
- Dr Reshmy D S, Associate Professor, Marian Engineering College
Co-ordinators
Dr. Rani V.,HOD,CE
Dr. Reshmy D.S., Associate Professor, CE
Prof. Aswathy Sasikumar, Assistant Professor, CE
Organizing Committee
Dr. S. Narayanan, Professor, CE
Prof. Greeshma T, Assistant Professor, CE
Prof. Renju C. M., Assistant Professor, CE
Prof. Asha Davood Z, Assistant Professor, CE
Prof. Sanobiya B.S, Assistant Professor, CE
Prof. Deepthi Dennison, Assistant Professor, CE
Prof. Kannan K, Assistant Professor, CE
Prof. Karuna P, Assistant Professor, CE
Prof. Revathy V.S, Assistant Professor, CE
About the Institutions
Marian Engineering College, established in 2001, is a leading institution for engineering studies in Kerala's self-financing sector. The college is proudly celebrating its Silver Jubilee, marking 25 years of academic excellence and transformative education. Affiliated with APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University and approved by AICTE, the college is situated on a sprawling 40- acre campus of Marian Educity near prominent institutions like the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre and Technopark. Managed by the Trivandrum Social Service Society under the Trivandrum Latin Catholic Archdiocese, the college aims to cultivate professionals characterized by competence, confidence, commitment and compassion. All eligible programs are accredited by NBA. Marian Engineering College benefits from the Archdiocese's extensive experience in managing quality educational institutions. MEC has the vision to be a center of excellence in engineering education and research that fosters innovation, entrepreneurship and social responsibility
About the Conference
The conference aims to provide a multidisciplinary platform for discussing innovative research, emerging technologies, sustainable practices, and smart solutions for resilient coastal development.
Registration Fees
B.Tech /M.Tech students & Research scholars: Rs. 750/-
Academicians & Industrialists: Rs. 1000/-
Important Dates
Paper Submission Opening date :15th May,2026
Paper submission deadline:15th June,2026
Registration opens:1st June, 2026
Camera ready submission deadline: 20th June, 2026
Call for papers
The organizing committee cordially invites researchers, academicians, industry experts, practitioners, and students to submit original research papers for the National Conference on Sustainable Smart Solutions for Coastal Development.
Authors are encouraged to submit unpublished and original contributions to the mail id ncscdsis2026@gmail.com in, but not limited to, the following areas:
Tracks
Coastal Engineering and Shore Protection
- Coastal erosion control
- Seawalls, groynes, and breakwaters
- Beach nourishment
- Sediment transport studies
- Port and harbor engineering
- Climate Change and Coastal Resilience
- Sea level rise impacts
- Disaster risk reduction
- Cyclone and tsunami resilience
- Climate adaptation strategies
- Nature-based coastal protection
- Smart and Sustainable Infrastructure
- Smart coastal cities
- Sustainable transportation systems
- Green infrastructure
- IoT applications in coastal management
- Digital monitoring systems
- Water Resources and Coastal Hydraulics
- Coastal flooding and drainage
- Estuary and tidal studies
- Stormwater management
- Integrated water resource management
- Hydraulic modeling
- Environmental Sustainability and Ecosystem Conservation
- Mangrove and wetland conservation
- Marine ecosystem protection
- Coastal biodiversity
- Blue economy
- Environmental impact assessment
- Renewable Energy and Green Technologies
- Offshore wind energy
- Wave and tidal energy
- Solar applications in coastal areas
- Energy-efficient infrastructure
- Sustainable materials and technologies
- Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering
- Coastal soil stabilization
- Ground improvement techniques
- Marine geotechnics
- Land reclamation
- Geoenvironmental risk assessment
- Remote Sensing, GIS, and Data Analytics
- GIS for coastal zone management
- Remote sensing applications
- AI and machine learning in coastal studies
- Coastal mapping and monitoring
- Digital twins and smart analytics
- Sustainable Urban and Regional Planning
- Coastal urbanization
- Smart coastal tourism
- Sustainable housing
- Coastal land-use planning
- Policy and governance
- Waste Management and Pollution Control
- Marine pollution mitigation
- Plastic waste management
- Wastewater treatment
- Circular economy practices
- Coastal sanitation solutions
Registration Fees
B.Tech /M.Tech students & Research scholars: Rs. 750/-
Academicians & Industrialists: Rs. 1000/-
Important Dates
Paper Submission Opening date :15th May,2026
Paper submission deadline:15th June,2026
Registration opens:1st June, 2026
Camera ready submission deadline: 20th June, 2026
Manuscript Submission guidelines
- Manuscripts must be original and should not have been published or submitted elsewhere for publication.
- Papers should be prepared in accordance with the conference paper template.
- The manuscript may include:
- Title of the paper
- Author(s) name and affiliation
- Abstract
- Keywords
- Introduction
- Methodology
- Results and Discussion
- Conclusion
- References
- Abstract should be within 250–300 words.
- Full paper length should preferably be between 4–8 pages.
- Manuscripts should be typed in Times New Roman, font size 12, with 1.5 line spacing.
- Figures, tables, and equations should be properly numbered and cited in the text.
- References should follow the prescribed citation style (IEEE/APA/ASCE as applicable).
- All submitted papers will undergo a peer-review process.
- Acceptance of papers will be based on originality, technical quality, relevance, and clarity.
- At least one author of the accepted paper must register for the conference and present the paper.
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