The IEEE Madras Section technically co-sponsored International Conference on Computing, Communication, Control and Cyber-Physical Systems(I5CPS-2026) aims to bring together researchers, academicians, industry professionals, and innovators from Computer Science & Engineering and Mechanical & Allied Engineering disciplines to share their latest research, technological advancements, and emerging applications in the domains of Computing, Communication, Control, and Cyber-Physical Systems.

The conference serves as a premier platform to foster interdisciplinary collaboration, showcasing the integration of intelligent computational technologies with real-time mechanical systems, smart infrastructure, industrial automation, and next-generation cyber-physical environments. It invites high-quality contributions focusing on both theoretical advancements and practical innovations that address complex engineering challenges using AI, control algorithms, communication networks, and embedded technologies.

With an emphasis on industry relevance and societal impact, I5CPS-2026 encourages contributions from domains such as smart manufacturing, autonomous systems, industrial IoT, robotics, digital twins, and sustainable technologies. This conference aims to promote research that transcends traditional boundaries, enabling a cyber-physical future that is intelligent, efficient and resilient.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering was established in July 2014 with an undergraduate programme and currently offering postgraduate and doctoral programmes. The curriculum ensures the courses blend the latest developments, social context, and environmental relevance of the present and future world. The committed and competent faculty members with expertise in diverse domains of Mechanical Engineering such as Thermal and Fluid Sciences, Design and Manufacturing Engineering and specialised in Industry 4.0, Energy, Design Automation, New Materials and Manufacturing processes, Smart Manufacturing, Vehicle Dynamics, Liquid Spray characteristics, Computational Mechanics, Ergonomics, Vibration, Machine Learning contributes to the Department knowledge hub.

The present undergraduate curriculum is based on the National Education Policy (NEP), 2020, allowing students to learn multiple domains based on the student’s interests. The Department is actively conducting various sponsored projects from agencies or schemes such as DST- SERB, DST-INSPIRE, DST-UKIERI, ARTPARK and providing consultancy services to organisations CPWD, CPCB. The Department is pursuing to establish world-class academic and research facilities and emerging as a prominent source of practical engineering knowledge.

National Institute of Technology Puducherry, Karaikal (NITPY) established in 2010, is one of the 31 National Institutes of Technology in India & recognized as an Institution of National Importance under the Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India.

NITPY is nestled in the scenes of Karaikal, a coastal enclave in the basin of river Kaveri, is situated on 258 acres near village Poovam and Thiruvettakudy, Karaikal, Union Territory of Puducherry.

NITPY is committed to producing competent and responsible technocrats who can serve the nation on its journey to growth and prosperity. The institute provides keen guidance in terms of experienced and expert faculty members and facilities to sculpt the bright minds into professionally balanced individuals capable enough to take up challenges of nature, society, and the world.

The Institute is constantly attempting to scale new heights by developing a synergy between academics, research, and practice. NIT Puducherry is ranked 97 under the Engineering Institutes category in the NIRF India Ranking 2021 released by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.