5th International Conference on Recent Advances in Mechanical Infrastructure
organised by IITRAM Ahmedabad in association with IIT Roorkee and SVNIT Surat
Institute of Infrastructure Technology Research and Management (IITRAM) is an autonomous state university located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. Established in 2013, IITRAM aims to provide high-quality education and research in the field of infrastructure engineering and management. IITRAM offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in various disciplines of engineering, such as civil, mechanical, electrical, and computer science. IITRAM also collaborates with industry and academia to foster innovation and skill development in the infrastructure sector. IITRAM has established five Centers of Excellence (CoEs) funded by the Government of Gujarat, namely: Siemens CoE, Advanced Defense Technologies CoE, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning CoE, Drone Technology CoE, and Aerospace and Defense CoE. These CoEs provide state-of-the-art facilities and training in various domains of engineering, such as product lifecycle management, automation, mechatronics, additive manufacturing, radar systems, missile technology, UAVs, computer vision, natural language processing, data analytics, aerodynamics, propulsion, structures, materials, etc. IITRAM is ranked at #201 in India and #2 in Ahmedabad for B. Tech by NIRF ranking 2020
ICRAM-2025 is the 5th International Conference on Recent Advances in Mechanical Infrastructure, which will be held in Ahmedabad, India one of the fastest-growing and most dynamic cities in India. The conference provides a forum for discussion on issues, concepts, skill development and innovations in the mechanical infrastructure sector, which is vital for the sustainable and inclusive growth of the country. The conference aims at bringing the best technical minds working in the field of mechanical engineering on a common platform to share their knowledge of technical expertise, experience, and forthcoming challenges in the development of infrastructure in the country. Moreover, it will be a wonderful opportunity for enthusiastic students and research scholars to learn from the experiences and visions of eminent scientists and innovators, as well as to witness the ongoing infrastructural development in Ahmedabad, such as the metro and road connectivity, the new town planning plans, and the real estate project. The conference is expected to include presentations on the latest research trends highlighting the important achievements and upcoming challenges in the development of the infrastructure sector pertaining to mechanical engineering. The conference invites researchers to highlight their work in any given area of mechanical engineering that relates to the overall progress of infrastructure development in the country. The conference also has a special theme that covers some of the emerging and innovative topics in the field of mechanical engineering, such as Defence Technology, Climate Change and Sustainability, Industry 4.0, Robotics and Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Instrumentation and Control.
The Centre for Space Sciences and Technology (CSST) at IIT Roorkee is established to elevate the institute's reputation in space science and technology by conducting pioneering research with specific goals in developing innovative systems, mechanisms, and proof-of-concept designs. By fostering academic growth, training and developing human resources, entrepreneurship, and innovation in space science and technology, the Centre will play a pivotal role in shaping the nation's revolutionary technological landscape.
The institute was initially established as Sardar Vallabhbhai Regional College of Engineering & Technology in 1961 and it is elevated to Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology with the status of 'Deemed University' on 4th October 2002. The Institute has been granted the status of 'Institute of National Importance' w.e.f. Aug. 15, 2007. The Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT) is one of the pioneering engineering institutions of the country, which has contributed many outstanding engineers in India and abroad. It is conducting seven UG programs, nineteen PG programs, three integrated five years M.Sc. Programs, and Ph.D. program in all disciplines of engineering and applied sciences. Special attention is given to interdisciplinary research all across departments. The institute has an excellent placement record and growing by high pace in research as well.