The inaugural function of International Conference on Advance Multidisciplinary Sciences and Engineering (ICAMSE 2026) was held today at Manipur Technical University, Imphal. The three-day long conference starting from 21st January till 23rd January, 2026, is organised by the Department of Basic Sciences, Manipur Technical University (MTU), Imphal, Manipur, India.
The event was graced by Prof. Madan Mohan Tripathi, Director General, NIELIT, Government of India; Prof. G. Singaiah, Vice-Chancellor, Birangana Sati Sadhani Rajyik Vishwavidyalaya, Assam, India; Dr. Sanabam Sujen Singh, Extension Officer (Seismology), North Eastern Council Secretariat, Government of India; Dr. Sandip Rashmikant Oza, Retired Scientist and Group Director, ISRO; Prof. Manoj Kumar Bhat, DBT Distinguished Scientist, Former Director, BRIC-NCCS, Pune; Prof. Miroslav Mladjen Novakovic, Department of Chemistry, University of Belgrade, Serbia; Prof. Y. Rohen Singh, Department of Mathematics, Manipur University, Imphal and Prof. W. Chandbabu Singh, Vice-Chancellor, Manipur Technical University as Chief Guest, Guests of Honour, Special Guests and President respectively.
Prof. Madan Mohan Tripathi, addressing the gathering, shared his extensive experience in the field of electronics and information technology. Highlighting his professional journey, Prof. Tripathi informed that he previously served as the Project Director General at the National Informatics Centre (NIC) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India. He has also been associated with several international organisations and has represented India at global forums.
He highlighted the importance of ICAMSE–2026 as a platform for knowledge sharing, collaboration, and innovation in science and technology. He emphasized the role of emerging technologies such as AI, semiconductors, IoT, and cybersecurity in driving inclusive and sustainable development. Stressing the need for digital skilling and research aligned with real-world challenges.
Prof. Madan Mohan Tripathi encouraged institutions, researchers, and students to contribute towards nation-building through innovation. He also commended the organizers for hosting the conference and expressed confidence that the deliberations would lead to meaningful outcomes and collaborations.
Prof. W. Chandbabu Singh, President of the event, outlined the University’s commitment to a need-based, globally focused academic and research strategy, emphasizing relevance to emerging market demands. Key initiatives include the active implementation of the R&D policy, promotion of internationalisation through collaborations such as an MoU with Swansea University for a proposed twinning degree programme, and the introduction of an adjunct faculty scheme to engage international experts.
Prof. Chandbabu also announced the establishment of a publication division with plans to launch a research journal, integration of multidisciplinary education across engineering, sciences, humanities, and social sciences, and the opening of new departments in Biosciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Biomedical Engineering, positioning the University as a leading technical institution in the Northeast.
Highlighting the relevance of the International Conference on Advances in Multidisciplinary Science and Engineering, Prof. Chandbabu noted the submission of over 140 research papers, reflecting strong interest in holistic and multidisciplinary research. He congratulated the organizers, welcomed delegates from across India and abroad, and expressed hope that the conference would foster collaboration, learning, and academic excellence.
As a part of the function, a compilation of the Conference Abstracts was released and a plenary talk was also held. Faculty members, officials, staffs and students of MTU, NEILIT attended the inaugural event of the three-day long conference.
NIELIT Director General stresses on digital skilling
