4th International Young Researchers Conclave (IYRC), 2026

About UPES

UPES, established in 2003, is a leading multidisciplinary, research-driven institution committed to academic excellence, impactful research, and the holistic development of students. At UPES, the culture is built on a foundation of innovation, global collaboration, and a deep sense of social responsibility, positioning the university as a ‘University of Tomorrow’ that empowers its community to shape the future. UPES has reinforced its position as a leading university in India and globally, ranked in the 901–950 band worldwide and 21st in Southern Asia in the QS World University Rankings 2026, where it is also recognized as the No. 1 private university in India for Academic Reputation. 

As per the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026, UPES now stands in the 501-600 band globally and 5th in India. Notably, in Research Quality, UPES jumped 57 positions in just one year to be ranked 299 globally. It is among the top 2% of universities in the world. As per the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025, the Ministry of Education, Government of India, UPES has been ranked 45 among universities, with a rank of 18 in Law, 36 in Management, and a rank of 43 in Engineering, 45 in Research, and in the 11–50 band in Innovation.

UPES offers graduate and postgraduate programs through its seven schools: School of Advanced Engineering, School of Computer Science, School of Design, School of Law, School of Business, School of Health Sciences & Technology, and School of Liberal Studies & Media. The UPES family includes 19100+ students, 1,500+ faculty and staff members, and a thriving community of 38000+ alumni.

UPES has also been accredited by NAAC with a grade ‘A’ and has received 5 stars on Employability (placements) by the globally acclaimed QS Rating. The university has had 100% placements over the last five years. 50+ faculty members from UPES feature among the world’s top 2% researchers as per the Stanford University list.

The UPES has implemented several initiatives to promote research and innovation among its faculty and students. These initiatives include SEED Individual Funding, which offers financial support for testing research ideas; SEED Infrastructure Funding, which supports the development of research infrastructure; SEED Incubation, a program for faculty members with marketable concepts; SHODH support for students, fostering innovation-driven entrepreneurship; Anusandhan, equipping faculty and students with the latest developments in their fields; a dedicated IPR cell for patents and copyrights; Learning with Leaders, providing support sessions with experts and funding agencies; and Runway, a business incubator encouraging entrepreneurship and innovation-driven startups in Uttarakhand. These initiatives collectively aim to create a culture of innovation, advance cutting-edge research, and support the transformation of research and ideas into tangible products and solutions for the market.

About IYRC

The Conclave is an exhibition of the ongoing research activities by research groups of different educational institutions across countries. Thus, providing a platform for exchange of thoughts between distinguished guests and participants from different cultural and scientific backgrounds facilitates interaction between industry and academia interaction with emphasis on the technological requirements. The Conclave aims to inspire and encourage the undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD student community to pursue a career in research. It is a forum to harness innovative, minds of current society by taking innovations made in research to their actual implementation in the industries. Research conclave aims to be the catalyst that builds leads through holistic, transformable and innovative ideas.

Who Can Attend?

  • Undergraduate & Postgraduate Students
  • Faculty & Academicians
  • Educators & Researchers
  • Ph.D. Scholars
  • Industry Professionals & Practitioners
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Corporate Groups

Benefits of IYRC

  • Collaborative Opportunities: A platform for participants across diverse scientific and cultural disciplines to exchange ideas and innovate.
  • Industry-Academia Partnerships: Strengthening ties to address emerging technological challenges and foster innovative solutions for the future.
  • Access to Funding: Connecting participants with funding channels to support pioneering research and development projects.

Themes of Focus

Healthcare and AI

  • Biomaterials & Bioengineering
  • Microfluidics and Lab-on-Chip
  • Bio-Medical Sensors
  • Drug Delivery
  • Therapeutics & Pharmaceutics
  • Food and Nutrition
  • AI/ ML in healthcare

Advanced Materials

  • Emerging Smart Materials
  • Design, Simulation & Modeling
  • Nanomaterials & Nano-Engineering
  • Novel Synthesis Techniques
  • Composite Materials
  • Materials at extreme conditions

Design

  • Graphics Design 
  • Ergonomics and Human Factors
  • Fashion and Textile Design
  • Industrial Design
  • User Interface and User Experience
  • Sustainable Design
  • Service and System Design
  • Animation and Game Design

Energy and Environment

  • Environmental Quality Monitoring
  • Batteries & Super capacitors
  • Hydrogen Generation and Storage
  • Clean Energy
  • Sustainable Devolvement
  • Safety and Security
  • Fire safety

General Management and Law

  • Entrepreneurship & e-governance
  • Intellectual Property Rights
  • Strategic Business Management
  • Data Mining
  • Corporate Skills
  • Metaverse & Block chain management
  • Liberal arts and modern media

Submission Guidelines

We accept the submission of high-quality papers describing original and unpublished results of conceptual, constructive, experimental and theoretical work or research in progress in all of the areas mentioned in the focus area. The accepted paper will be published as a conference proceeding by Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, Springer (Scopus-Indexed). The full-length paper should be between 6 to 10 pages including illustrations as per the following word template and extra pages may require additional fees. At least one author must register for the conference and present the paper. Submissions of the manuscript will be done through CMT portal and the link for submission is given below.

Submission Link

Word Template

Acknowledgement

The Microsoft CMT service was used for managing the peer-reviewing process for this conference. This service was provided for free by Microsoft and they bore all expenses, including costs for Azure cloud services as well as for software development and support.

Organising Committee

Sunil Rai

Dr. Sunil Rai

Chief Patron

President, UPES

Ram Sharma

Dr. Ram Sharma

Chief Patron

Vice-Chancellor, UPES

Dr. Jayasankar Variyar

Dr. Jayasankar Variyar

Patron

 PVC, UPES

A K Nangia

Dr. A. K. Nangia

Patron

Dean – R&D, UPES

Dr. Piyush Kuchhal

Dr. Piyush Kuchhal

Conference Chair

Cluster Head (Electrical)

Dr. Surajit Mondal

Dr. Surajit Mondal

Co-Convener
Dr. Harshit Mohan

Dr. Harshit Mohan

Convener
Dr. Yogesh Chandra Gupta

Dr. Yogesh Chandra Gupta

Secretary
Dr. Gagan Anand

Dr. Gagan Anand

Secretary

Editors

Dr. Abhinav Sharma

UPES, India

Dr. Vibhu Jately

UPES, India

Dr. Deepak Kumar

TU Dresden, Germany

Dr. Brian Azzopardi

MCAST, Malta

Technical Committee

Dr. Piyush Kuchhal

Dr. Adesh Kumar

Dr. Rupendra Kumar Pachauri

Dr. Vibhu Jately

Dr. Abhinav Sharma

Dr. Devender Kumar Saini

Dr. Ranjan Mishra

Dr. Yogesh Chandra Gupta

Dr. Harshit Mohan

Dr. Rahul Singal

Dr. Prashant Kumar

Dr. Monika Yadav

Dr. Sachin Sharma

Dr. Jitender Yadav

Dr. Roshan Kumar

Dr. Amit Awasthi

Dr. Ashi Gupta

Dr. Sanoj Saini

Advisory Committee

Dr. Syed Mohammad Tauseef

Associate Dean, Research, UPES

Dr. Pankaj Kumar

Associate Dean, PhD Program, UPES

Dr. Ashish Mathur

Associate Dean (IPR), R&D, UPES

Dr. Nilanjana Banerjee

Head Energy Cluster, UPES

Dr. Ranjeet Kumar Brajpuriya

Head Applied Science Cluster, UPES

Dr. Ashish Karn

Head Mechanical Cluster, UPES

Dr. Bikarama Prasad Yadav

Head Sustainability Cluster, UPES

Event Details

  • Date: February 26-28, 2026
  • Venue: UPES Bidholi Campus, Dehradun

Important Dates

  • Abstract Submission Deadline: January 30, 2026
  • Notification of Acceptance: February 10, 2026
  • Online Registration Closes: February 19, 2026

Registration Fee Details

 

Participant Category           Registration Fees
Faculty MembersINR 3,000
Research ScholarsINR 2,000
DelegatesINR 5,000
International ParticipantsUSD 350

*The registration fee will also include additional GST charges.

Registration & Payment Details

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