Birla Institute of Technology & Science, BITS Pilani, is an all-India Institute for higher Call for Abstracts 15th

15th April 2025

education. Founded with strong technical collaboration with MIT (USA) under the Ford Last date for Abstract submission 31st July 2025
Foundation Grant, BITS Pilani has evolved into India's leading institute of higher education, Acceptance of Abstracts 15th August 2025
distinguished by its illustrious legacy, modern campuses, and exceptional placement Camera-ready Abstract/Full paper submission 01st October 2025
records. The institute's commitment to excellence, adherence to merit, transparency, Commencement of Registration 15th August 2025
innovation, and enterprise has been the hallmark of its journey. BITS Pilani has got Conference Dates 26th–28th November 2025
campuses in Dubai, Hyderabad, Goa and Mumbai in addition to Pilani.
The past six decades have been exceptional for BITS Pilani, marked by groundbreaking *Please visit the conference webpage for abstract submission.
achievements in research, teaching and fostering entrepreneurship. Key achievements and Department of Mechanical Engineering
milestones include: 1. Institute of Eminence, 2. BITS BioCyTiH Foundation, 3. Center for
Research Excellence in Semiconductor Technologies (CREST), 4. BITS-Technology Enabling &
Centres (TEC), 5. Center for Research Excellence in National Security (CRENS), 6. BITS GATI Access the conference website (https://www.bits-pilani.ac.in/plmss2025/)
(Gender Advancement for Transforming Institutions), 7. SATHI Project Award. for registration. Fee details for the conference (26th to 28th Nov. 2025) are given as:
Work Integrated Learning Programmes
• Industry / R&D Organization: INR 10,000 per delegate
• Group registration from industry (5 participants): INR 8,000 per delegate Present
The Mechanical Engineering Department at BITS Pilani is spread across its four campuses • Academician: INR 8,000 per delegate
of Pilani, Dubai, Goa and Hyderabad. It offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and Ph.D. • Student: INR 5,000 per student 10th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
programs and focuses on theoretical learning and hands-on experience. Established as • Foreign participant: 150 USD per delegate (Group discount not applicable)
early as 1946, the department is known for research in fields like Design, Manufacturing, *Early registration is allowed till 15th November, 2025. on
Thermo-fluids, Engineering Management, etc. Our students explore specialized areas such ** Registration fee does not include accommodation charges.
as Robotics, Mechatronics, Energy Management, 3D Printing, Battery Technology, etc. and PRODUCT LIFECYCLE MODELING, SIMULATION
are trained in software tools like AutoCAD, CATIA, COMSOL Multiphysics, MATLAB, Fusion
360, etc. Faculty members are deeply involved in cutting-edge research, addressing both
AND SYNTHESIS
fundamental and applied problems, with strong links to industry, academia and research.
With a focus on critical thinking, innovation, and problem solving, we contribute to
In today’s life, interdisciplinary nature of R&D is almost inevitable and brings more (PLMSS 2025)
opportunities to cater societal and strategical needs of the nation. This is very much
technological advancements while addressing the real-world challenges. true particularly in the context of PLMSS Conference theme. The R&D in the area of 26th-28th November 2025
electronics and allied science and technologies is privileged in this aspect, as it is
required everywhere. In one-day Pre-Conference Workshop, there would be specialized &
PLMSS Trust was registered in December 2014 at Bengaluru by the Heads of DRDO, ADA, talks on on-going research and technology-development in the areas of semiconductor,
NAL & IISc in order to take up research, aid, promote, guide, manage, coordinate, execute microwave and AI-enabled electronics from CSIR-CEERI and BITS-Pilani during the pre-
and disseminate activities in the area of CAD, CAM, CAE, PLM, ERP and other related topics Pre-Conference Workshop:
lunch session. Demonstration of various products and technologies developed at CSIR-
in Aerospace, Automobile, High-Tech and concerned industries. One of the prime activities CEERI will be made in the post-lunch session. Apart from talks and live demonstration of
is to facilitate and initiate the organization of the International Conference PLMSS. The products, the special benefits of participants are anticipated through one-to-one
25th November 2025
Trust has also been organizing special lectures and workshops on its foundation day. Visit interaction leading to possible near-future interdisciplinary research collaboration.
PLMSS for more details.
In collaboration with:
BITS Pilani, an institute of eminence, is delighted to announce the 10th International Fee details for the Pre-Conference Workshop (25th Nov. 2025) are given as:
Conference on Product Lifecycle Modeling, Simulation, and Synthesis (PLMSS 2025). As an • Industry / R&D Organization: INR 5,000 per delegate
academic institution renowned for its commitment to excellence in engineering, • Academician: INR 4,000 per delegate
technology, and innovation, BITS Pilani serves as the perfect backdrop for this landmark • Student: INR 2,500 per student
event. The PLMSS conference series has established itself as a premier platform for • Group registration from students: INR 2,000 per delegate (5 participants)
researchers, industry practitioners, and academicians to exchange ideas, discuss emerging PLMSS CSIR-CEERI
trends, and collaborate on advancing the frontiers of product lifecycle management. The * Food and Hostel accommodation are included.
10th edition of this conference marks a significant milestone, bringing together thought
leaders and innovators from around the globe to explore transformative solutions for the
challenges of tomorrow. In an era marked by rapid technological advancements, including
Industry 4.0, digital twin technologies, and AI-driven design paradigms, the lifecycle of a The abstract booklet will be released in the inaugural session of the conference, UNDER THE AEGIS OF CYIENT
product from ideation and design to manufacturing, operation, and disposal has become containing all the registered papers/abstracts to be presented at the conference.
increasingly complex. PLMSS 2025 will serve as a confluence of disciplines, offering a Selected papers will be published as the conference proceedings in CRC Press (Taylor
forum for groundbreaking research, cutting-edge applications, and future-oriented and Francis). Please visit the website for more details (Link).
VENUE: BITS Pilani (Pilani Campus)
strategies in modeling, simulation, and synthesis of product lifecycles. We look forward to
welcoming you to the vibrant campus of BITS Pilani, where tradition meets innovation.
(Pilani Campus)
 TECHNICAL COMMITTEE
“Digital Twin and Circular Economy for a Greener Future” is the theme of PLMSS 2025. The core Technical Committee Chairs
areas targeted for PLMSS 2025 are but not limited to: CHIEF PATRON Prof. B. Gurumoorthy, IISc Bengaluru
Product Definition: Requirements Engineering, Logical and Functional Design, Conceptual Prof. V. Ramgopal Rao, Vice-Chancellor, BITS Pilani Prof. Chennu Ranganayakulu, BITS Pilani
Design, Detail Design, CAD/Geometrical Modeling, Model Based Definition
Product Modeling and Simulation: Computer Aided Engineering, Multi-Disciplinary Analysis and
Technical Committee Members
PATRON Prof. S. K. Pradhan, CET University, Odisha
Optimisation, System Design, Model Based System Engineering, Digital Manufacturing, Prof. Sudhirkumar Barai, Director, BITS Pilani, (Pilani campus) Prof. B. K. Rout, BITS Pilani
Simulation Tools Prof. DRK Padhi, NIT Rourkela
Prof. Souri Banerjee, Director, BITS Pilani (Dubai campus) Prof. H. D. Mathur, BITS Pilani
Product Visualisation: Large CAD Data Visualisation, Digital Mock-Up, Virtual Prototyping, Prof. Vivek Shrivastava, NIT Uttarakhand
Prof. Soumyo Mukherji, Director, BITS Pilani (Hyderabad campus) Prof. Anupam Singhal, BITS Pilani
Distributed Visualisation, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Mixed Reality Prof. Shibendu Shekhar Roy, NIT Durgapur
Product Realisation: Process Planning & Control, Advanced Manufacturing & Inspection Prof. Suman Kundu, Director, BITS Pilani (Goa campus)
Prof. Vivek Kumar, IIT Delhi Prof. Rahul Dev Garg, IIT Roorkee
Techniques, Automation, Rapid Prototyping, Jigless Manufacturing, Green Manufacturing, Prof. G Sundar, Director, Off-Campus Programmes and Industry Engagement, BITS
Dr. P. C. Panchariya, Director, CSIR-CEERI, Pilani Prof. Rajit Ranjan, IIT Jodhpur Dr. Kush Mehta, Sintef Manufacturing, Norway
Additive Manufacturing, Industry 4.0, Advanced Materials and Applications, ERP
Product Development Frameworks: Product Lifecycle Management, Information and Knowledge Shri Jitendra J Jadhav, DG(ADA), DRDO Prof. Santosha Dwivedy, IIT Guwahati Prof. Navneet Khanna, IITRAM Gujarat
Modeling, Distributed Data Management, Secure Data Exchanges, Digital Thread, Digital Twin, Dr. Abhay Anant Pashilkar, Director CSIR-NAL Dr. Udit Narayan Pal, CEERI Pilani Mr. Sushil Vishwakarma, Whirlpool Corporation
Scalability, Interoperability with Enterprise Solutions, Supply Chain and Value Chain, Cloud-based Dr. C P Ramanarayanan, Chairman and Managing Trustee (PLMSS TRUST) Prof. J S Dhupia, Univ of Auckland, NZ Mr. Sunil Sahamate, Tata Technologies Limited
PLM, Mobile PLM Prof. A. C. Benim, DUAS, Germany
Product Quality & Performance: Quality Management, Performance Evaluation, Standards, ADVISORY COMMITTEE Prof. H. Chattopadhyay, Jadavpur University
Metrics and Regulations, FRACAS, Data Analytics and Dashboards Mr. Dilip Y, OS & Director, ADE Prof. Apurbba Kumar Sharma, IIT Roorkee Prof. T B Ochende, UCT, South Africa
Prof. R.C. Bansal, Sharjah University, UAE
Product Support and Sustenance: Product Maintenance Strategy, Development of Product Dr. Ramana Murthy S V, OS & Director, GTRE Prof. Benjamin Lionel, BITS Pilani Prof. M. Abdulrahman, RMIT, Australia
Prof. Purbarun Dhar, IIT Kharagpur
Support & Maintenance Framework, Service Lifecycle Management, Integrated Vehicle Health Dr. Tamilmani K, Former DG(AERO), DRDO Prof. Indrajit Mukherjee, IIT Bombay Prof. D K Mohanty, VIT-AP, Amaravati
Management, Condition Based Maintenance, CBM Plus & Intelligent Maintenance Systems, Prof. Sunny Zafar, IIT Mandi
Mr. Shyam Chetty, Former Director, CSIR-NAL Prof. PB Venkataraman, BITS Pilani Prof. Vinayak Kalluri,SRM University-AP
Asset and Fleet Management, Lifecycle Assessment and Sustainability, Remote Monitoring Mr. Rajaneesh Kini, COO, GAVS Technologies Prof. S Gurunarayanan, BITS Pilani Prof. Bharat Routra, KIIT
Smart Technologies in Product development: AI, Blockchain, Environmental Social Governance Dr. Anand Abhishek , CSIR-CEERI Pilani Prof. Abhijeet K. Digalwar, BITS Pilani
Prof. Stephan Kabelac, Leibniz University Prof. Ajit Pratap Singh, BITS Pilani
Circular Economy : Design for Reuse, Reverse Logistics, Remanufacturing and Refurbishment, Dr. Neraj Kumar, CSIR-CEERI Pilani
Prof. Perumal Nithiarasu, Swansea University Prof. N.V. Muralidhar Rao, BITS Pilani Prof. Manoj Kumar Soni, BITS Pilani
Reusable Consumer Goods, Reuse of Machinery, Tools, and Construction Materials Prof. Shamsher Bahadur Singh, BITS Pilani Mr. Pranjal Sharma, ANSYS
Mr. Amit Agarwal, ANSYS Prof. Sachin U. Belgamwar, BITS Pilani
Waste Reduction: Minimizing Waste through Efficient Design, Manufacturing & Packaging i.e.
Mr. Anand Joshi, CTO Bajaj Electricals Prof. Arya Kumar, BITS Pilani
Source Reduction, Sustainable Materials, Reducing Waste through Process Optimization,
Mr. K A Prabhakaran, CTO, CYIENT Prof. M S Dasgupta, BITS Pilani LOCATION:
Managing Organic Waste
Environmental Sustainability: Resource Conservation, Renewable Energy, Climate Change
Prof. K S Sangwan, BITS Pilani Pilani can be reached either by road or by rail. The nearest railway stations are Chirawa
Mitigation, Biodiversity Conservation, Sustainable Agriculture, Eco-friendly Products ORGANIZING COMMITTEE on the western railway (16 km) and Loharu on the Northern railway (24 km). There are
Systems Engineering: Requirements Definition, System Architecture Modelling, Model Based regular bus services between Delhi & Pilani and Jaipur & Pilani. The buses leave Delhi
Design, Detailed Design & Simulations, Multi-disciplinary Analysis & Optimization, Model Based Program Chair: Prof. Srikanta Routroy, BITS Pilani from inter-state Bus Terminal (ISBT) and Kashmiri gate. From Jaipur, buses leave from
Testing, Virtual Verification & Validation. Pre-Conference Workshop Chair: Dr. Suchandan Pal, CSIR-CEERI Pilani Rajasthan State Roadways bus stand, Sindhi camp.
Sensors and Sensing Technologies: Sensor Design, Simulation, Sensing materials and fabrication, Pre-Conference Workshop Co-Chair: Prof. K. K. Gupta, BITS Pilani
Testing and Validation, Emerging Sensor Technologies and Industrial Applications. The campus is very close to Pilani bus stand. If you are
Organizing Secretary: Prof. Arun Kumar Jalan, BITS Pilani
Sustainable Materials & Manufacturing: Sustainable Material Synthesis, Characterization and travelling by train from Delhi, you can also take a train
Testing, Upscaling of Waste into value added product, Sustainable Manufacturing for Product Co-Organizing Secretary: Prof. Naga Vamsi Krishna & Prof. Radha Raman Mishra, BITS from Sarai Rohilla Railway Station in New Delhi (DEE) to
Design Pilani Loharu station (LHU). Loharu is 26 km away from Pilani.
Treasurer: Prof. Tribeni Roy, BITS Pilani Buses and Jeeps are available from Loharu to Pilani. The
Publicity and Media: Prof. Gajendra Singh Chuahan, Prof. Tufan Chandra Bera, Prof. A BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus is very close to the Pilani Bus
R Harikrishnan, BITS Pilani Stand.
Private, semi-government and government organizations involved with manufacturing, Publications: Prof. Suvanjan Bhattacharyya, BITS Pilani
construction, consultancy, R&D and other areas related to Mechanical Engineering are
requested to sponsor, co- sponsor or support PLMSS 2025. Details of sponsorship are : Prof. Sunil Sinhmar, BITS Pilani
Organizing Committee Members:
Prof. Geeta Bhatt, BITS Pilani
BITS PILANI
Prof. Anuj Sharma, BITS Pilani Prof. Girish Kant Garg, BITS Pilani
Prof. Madhurjya Dev Choudhury, BITS Pilani Prof. Srinivas Kota, BITS Pilani
Prof. Jitendra S. Rathore , BITS Pilani Prof. Sudeep Kumar Pradhan, BITS Pilani
Prof. Sharad Shrivastava , BITS Pilani Prof. Ravi S Reosekar, BITS Pilani
Prof. Rajesh P. Mishra , BITS Pilani Prof. Pavan Kumar Potdar, BITS Pilani

COORDINATORS FOR SPONSORSHIP

Prof. P. Srinivasan, BITS Pilani
Prof. Biswadip Shome, BITS Pilani
Dr. R K Ramanathan, Former Project Director, ADA & PLMSS Trustee
Mr. Venkateswara Rao Koushik, ADA, Bengaluru
Contact: [email protected]
Mrs. K. S. Bhanumathi, Bengaluru
(Pilani Campus)