About the Conference
ICSPCRE-2026 · Smart Power Control & Renewable Energy
Conference Overview
2026 2nd IEEE International Conference on Smart Power Control and Renewable Energy (ICSPCRE-2026) will be held from 4th to 6th December 2026 as a hybrid conference.
The conference is jointly organized by the Department of Electrical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Rourkela and the IEEE Student Branch – NIT Rourkela, in association with the IEEE Rourkela Subsection.
ICSPCRE-2026 aims to bring together academicians, researchers, and industry professionals to exchange ideas and foster collaboration in the areas of smart power control, renewable energy systems, power electronics, electric vehicles, and sustainable energy technologies.
Organizing Committee
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Chief Patron:
Prof. K. Umamaheshwar Rao, Director, NIT Rourkela -
Patron:
Prof. Kanungo Barada Mohanty, NIT Rourkela -
General Chair:
Prof. Pravat Kumar Ray, NIT Rourkela
Prof. Wu Fengjiang, Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT), China
About NIT Rourkela
National Institute of Technology Rourkela is one of the premier national-level institutions for technical education in India and is funded by the Government of India. The former Regional Engineering College, Rourkela was elevated to the status of a deemed university under the name National Institute of Technology, Rourkela.
The Institute aims to produce high-quality engineers and scientists at undergraduate and postgraduate levels across diverse disciplines of engineering and science. It is governed by the Board of Governors of NIT (Rourkela) Society and enjoys a significant degree of administrative and financial autonomy.
Recognized as a centre of excellence, NIT Rourkela has been modernized through international collaborative projects, including the Indo-UK REC Project in Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, and the World Bank- Swiss Development Corporation IMPACT project in Computer Science and Electronics.
The institute campus spans over 262 hectares at the eastern end of Rourkela Steel City, providing residential facilities and a vibrant academic environment. Rourkela is a major industrial city, well connected by rail and road, with a population of approximately 6 lakhs.
More information: www.nitrkl.ac.in
Conference Committees
ICSPCRE-2026 Organizing & Advisory Bodies
Technical Program Committee
- Prof. Anup Kumar Panda, NIT Rourkela (Chair)
- Prof. C. K. Chanda, IIEST Shibpur
- Prof. Gayadhar Panda, NIT Meghalaya
- Prof. Gopalakrishna Srungavarapu, NIT Rourkela
- Prof. Asim Kumar Naskar, NIT Rourkela
- Prof. Indrajit Sarkar, NIT Rourkela
- Prof. Krishna Roy, NIT Rourkela
- Prof. Arijit Guha, NIT Rourkela
- Prof. Pratap Sekhar Puhan, SIST Hyderabad
- Dr. Ranjan Kumar Behera, IIT Patna
- Dr. Rajesh Kumar, MNIT Jaipur
- Dr. Ashok Kumar Pradhan, IIT Kharagpur
- Dr. Ranjit Mahanty, IIT BHU
- Dr. Srinivas Karanki, IIT Bhubaneswar
- Dr. Thangaraj Cheliah, IIT Roorkee
- Dr. Lalit Kumar Sahu, NIT Raipur
- Dr. Akhilesh Nimje, Nirma University, Gujarat
- Dr. Madichetty Sreedhar, Trinity College, Ireland
- Dr. Sanjoy Debbarma, NIT Meghalaya
- Dr. Dipankar Debnath, IIT Kharagpur
- Dr. Ashish Ranjan Dash, NIT Rourkela
National Advisory Committee
- Prof. Bidyadhar Subudhi, NIT Warangal
- Mr. Sanjay Kar Chowdhury, IEEE Kolkata Section
- Dr. Sujit Kumar Biswas, Jadavpur University
- Dr. Ganapati Panda, IIT Bhubaneswar
- Dr. Chandrashekhar N. Bhende, IIT Bhubaneswar
- Dr. Radhakant Padhi, IISc Bangalore
- Dr. Chetan Singh Solanki, IIT Bombay
- Dr. Nidul Sinha, NIT Silchar
- Dr. Atanu Kundu, Treasurer, IEEE Kolkata Section
- Dr. Sivaji Chakravorti, NIT Calicut
- Prof. Ashok Kr. Tripathy, Former DGM, CPRI Bangalore
- Dr. Ritesh Kumar Keshri, VNIT Raipur
- Dr. Parimal Acharjee, NIT Durgapur
- Dr. Mousumi Basu, Jadavpur University
- Dr. Bijay Kumar Rout, BITS Pilani
- Dr. Debapriya Das, IIT Kharagpur
International Advisory Committee
- Dr. Frede Blaabjerg, Aalborg University, Denmark
- Dr. Akshay Kumar Rathore, Concordia University, Canada
- Dr. Josep M. Guerrero, Aalborg University, Denmark
- Dr. Sanjib Kumar Panda, National University of Singapore, Singapore
- Dr. Vinod Khadkikar, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Dr. Nowshad Amin, National Energy University, Malaysia
- Dr. Mahinda Vilathgamuwa, Queensland University of Technology, Australia
- Dr. Sheldon Williamson, University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Canada
- Dr. Giuseppe Buja, University of Padova, Italy
- Dr. Saad Mekhilef, University of Malaya, Malaysia
- Dr. T. Sebastian, Director, Halla Mechatronics, USA
- Dr. Kaushik Rajashekara, University of Houston, USA
- Dr. Anurag Srivastava, Washington State University, USA
- Dr. Sanjeet Dwivedi, Danfoss Drives, Denmark
- Dr. Marco Rivera, University of Talca, Chile
- Dr. Manuele Bertoluzzo, University of Padova, Italy
- Dr. Dinesh Kumar, Danfoss, Denmark
- Dr. P. Sanjeevikumar, Aalborg University, Denmark
- Dr. Sanjib Kumar Sahoo, National University of Singapore, Singapore
- Dr. Amit Kumar Mishra, University of Cape Town, South Africa
- Dr. Jens Bo Holm-Nielsen, Aalborg University, Denmark
- Dr. Lasse Alstrup Rosendahl, Aalborg University, Denmark
- Dr. Dan M. Ionel, University of Kentucky, USA
- Dr. Michael Pecht, University of Maryland, USA
- Dr. Volker Pickert, Newcastle University, UK
- Dr. Derek Abbott, The University of Adelaide, Australia
- Dr. Gabriele Grandi, University of Bologna, Italy
- Dr. Bikash Pal, Imperial College London, UK
- Dr. David Infield, University of Strathclyde, UK
- Dr. Vincenzo Piuri, University of Milano, Italy
- Dr. Wolfgang Palz, Chairman, World Council for Renewable Energies
Publication Committee
- Prof. Dipti Patra, NIT Rourkela (Chair)
- Prof. Susovan Samanta, NIT Rourkela
- Prof. Paresh G. Kale, NIT Rourkela
- Prof. Ananyo Sengupta, NIT Rourkela
- Prof. Shubhobrata Rudra, NIT Rourkela
Publicity & Sponsorship Committee
- Prof. Susmita Das, NIT Rourkela (Chair)
- Prof. Somnath Maity, NIT Rourkela
- Prof. Venkata Ramana Naik N., NIT Rourkela
- Prof. Rakesh Sinha, NIT Rourkela
- Prof. Abhishek Dey, NIT Rourkela
Local Arrangement Committee
- Prof. Sanjib Mohanty, NIT Rourkela (Chair)
- Prof. Supratim Gupta, NIT Rourkela
- Prof. K. Ratna Subhashini, NIT Rourkela
- Prof. Anwesha Sengupta, NIT Rourkela
- Prof. Susmita Kar, NIT Rourkela
- Prof. Shekha Rai, NIT Rourkela
Finance Committee
- Prof. Prasanna Kr. Sahu, NIT Rourkela (Chair)
- Prof. Subrata Karmakar, NIT Rourkela
- Prof. Arnab Ghosh, NIT Rourkela
- Prof. Suman Kumar Dey, NIT Rourkela
Organizing Secretary
- Prof. Pravat Kumar Ray, NIT Rourkela
- Dr. Monalisa Pattnaik, NIT Rourkela
- Dr. Arnab Ghosh, NIT Rourkela
Technical Tracks & Objective
Research Themes and Vision of ICSPCRE-2026
Technical Tracks
- Power Electronics and Drives
- Powertrain: Design, Thermal Management, Packaging, and Optimization
- Battery, Fuel Cell, and Energy Storage Systems
- Electric, Hybrid Electric, and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle System Architectures and Control
- Electric Vehicle Charging: Wired and Wireless
- Renewable Energy Sources and Their Integration
- Robotics and Mechatronics
- Electric Machines and Actuators
- Communications, Control, and Signal Processing
- Real-Time Monitoring and Diagnosis
- Industrial Instrumentation and Sensors
- Embedded Systems
- Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Computational Intelligence
Objective of the Conference
The primary objective of ICSPCRE-2026 is to bring together academicians, researchers, and industry professionals on a common platform to exchange knowledge, share research outcomes, and enhance collaborative efforts in the domain of smart power control and renewable energy.
In the present era, electrical energy plays a pivotal role in achieving sustainable development through renewable energy integration, optimized energy utilization, and advancements in electric vehicle technologies. However, without effective coordination between power generation units, energy sources, and end-users, the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations cannot be achieved at a large scale.
This conference aims to provide a unified platform for energy, power electronics, and control engineers to exchange ideas, foster innovation, and contribute toward achieving the SDGs. The event is particularly beneficial for postgraduate research scholars, offering exposure to cutting-edge research and global expertise.
General Information & Important Dates
Conference Details and Paper Submission Schedule
General Information
The two-day international conference titled “2026 2nd IEEE International Conference on Smart Power Control and Renewable Energy (ICSPCRE-2026)” will be held from 4th to 6th December 2026 at the Department of Electrical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Rourkela.
NIT Rourkela is located in the heart of the Steel City of Odisha. The city is well connected by the Indian Railways network. Air travel is available via Bhubaneswar, the nearest airport. Regular bus services connect Rourkela with major nearby cities.
Submitted papers must follow the standard IEEE format with a maximum length of 6 pages. All accepted, registered, and presented papers will be submitted to IEEE Xplore for possible publication.
Calendar & Deadlines
- Paper Submission Opens 01 January 2026
- Paper Submission Closes 15 March 2026
- Notification of Acceptance 29 April 2026
- Final Camera-Ready Paper 30 May 2026
Registration Fee
ICSPCRE-2026 Registration Details
Indian Participants (INR)
| Category | Non-IEEE Member | IEEE Member | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtual | Physical | Virtual | Physical | |
| Student | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 |
| Academia | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 |
| Industry Expert | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹10,000 |
| Accompanying Person | ₹4,000 | |||
* Note: An additional 18% GST is applicable for Indian authors.
Foreign Participants (USD)
| Category | Non-IEEE Member | IEEE Member | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtual | Physical | Virtual | Physical | |
| Student | $200 | $150 | $175 | $125 |
| Academia | $225 | $175 | $200 | $150 |
| Industry Expert | $250 | $200 | $225 | $175 |
| Accompanying Person | $100 | |||
Venue & Contact Details
Conference Location and Coordination Team
Conference Venue
Department of Electrical Engineering
National Institute of Technology Rourkela
Rourkela, Odisha – 769008
India
The conference will be hosted at the Department of Electrical Engineering, NIT Rourkela, located in the Steel City of Odisha. The campus provides excellent academic and residential facilities in a serene environment.
Contact Details
- Prof. Pravat Kumar Ray, NIT Rourkela
- Dr. Monalisa Pattnaik, NIT Rourkela
- Dr. Arnab Ghosh, NIT Rourkela
Event Schedule
Detailed program will be announced soon
Schedule Coming Soon
The detailed technical program, keynote sessions, paper presentation schedule, and other conference activities for ICSPCRE-2026 will be published shortly.
Kindly visit this section again for updates.
Contact
For conference-related queries and communication
Conference Coordinator
Prof. Pravat Kumar Ray
NIT Rourkela
Conference Coordinator
Dr. Monalisa Pattnaik
NIT Rourkela
Conference Coordinator
Dr. Arnab Ghosh
NIT Rourkela