10th Conference on Information and Communication Technology-2026
(CICT-2026)
PATRONS
Prof. B S MURTY
Director, IIITDM Kurnool
Prof. B. S. Murty is a distinguished Metallurgical Engineer and the current Director of IIT Hyderabad.
His academic journey began with a diploma in Vijayawada, followed by a BE from VNIT Nagpur
and an ME and PhD from IISc Bengaluru. Over three decades, he has held pivotal roles
at IIT Kharagpur and IIT Madras, while also providing leadership to several IIITs and NITs.
Internationally acclaimed, his research focuses on Nanomaterials, High Entropy Alloys,
and bulk metallic glasses. He established India's first National Facility for Atom Probe
Tomography and the Centre for In-situ & Correlative Microscopy.
A prolific scholar, he has authored over 550 publications and guided more than 50 PhD
students, earning an h-index of 82. His accolades include the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar
Award, the National Metallurgist Award, and the JC Bose Fellowship. Prof. Murty is a Fellow
of all major Indian science and engineering academies, as well as ASM International.
Beyond research, he serves as the President of the Indian Institute of Metals and a member
of the National Security Advisory Board. At IIT Hyderabad, he has pioneered transformative
initiatives like the BUILD and BHARATI programs to foster student innovation.
His leadership emphasizes "learning by doing" and deep-tech entrepreneurship to support
the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat. Today, he remains a key figure in shaping India’s
materials science landscape and its global academic standing. For more Information click here
Prof. Sri Niwas Singh
Director, ABV-IIITM Gwalior
Prof. Sri Niwas Singh is a distinguished academic leader and researcher, currently serving as the Director of ABV-IIITM Gwalior. He earned his M. Tech and PhD in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kanpur, where he later served as a Professor (HAG). His extensive career includes roles at the UP State Electricity Board, IIT Roorkee, and the Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand. Prof. Singh also served as the Vice-Chancellor of MMMUT Gorakhpur from 2017 to 2020.His research expertise spans Power Systems, Smart Grids, and AI applications in energy markets. A prolific scholar, he has published over 500 papers and supervised 40 PhD students, maintaining an h-index of 57. He is the first Asian to receive the IEEE Educational Activity Board Meritorious Achievement Award (2013). Prof. Singh has also authored two influential textbooks and multiple book chapters on power generation and distribution.
Beyond research, he has held significant leadership roles within IEEE, including serving as the Immediate Past Chairman of the IEEE India Council. His honors include the INAE Young Engineer Award, the Humboldt Fellowship, and the INAE Outstanding Teacher Award. He is a Fellow of several prestigious bodies, including IEEE (USA), IET (UK), and INAE. Prof. Singh is also well-known for his popular NPTEL video lectures on HVDC transmission and power system control. Today, he remains a global authority in power system restructuring and sustainable energy technologies. For more Information click here
Prof. Bhartendu K. Singh
Director , IIITDM Jabalpur
Prof. Bhartendu K. Singh is a distinguished Professor of Physics and the current Director of PDPM IIITDM Jabalpur, having assumed the role in 2023. He holds a Ph.D. from Banaras Hindu University (BHU), where he also served as a Professor for over a decade. His research expertise lies in Experimental High Energy Physics, specifically focusing on Particle and Nuclear Physics, Heavy-Ion Collisions, and Instrumentation.
Professor Singh’s academic career is marked by significant international experience, including roles as a Research Scientist at Columbia University and post-doctoral fellowships in Italy and Israel. A prolific researcher, he has contributed to over 500 publications with more than 20,000 citations. Beyond research, he has held numerous administrative leadership positions, currently chairing the Building and Works Committee at IIITDM Jabalpur. His work continues to influence the development of low-dimensional materials and advanced radiation detection physics in India.. For more Information click here
Prof. Mukul Sutaone
Director, IIIT Allahabad
Prof. Mukul Sutaone is the Director of IIIT Allahabad and formerly served as the first Vice Chancellor of COEP Technological University, Pune. With over 30 years of experience at COEP, he has held numerous leadership roles, including Deputy Director and Dean Academics. His research expertise focuses on Statistical Signal Processing and Wireless Networks, where he has led World Bank-funded projects to develop technologies like automated PCB inspection and video stabilization.
A dedicated educator, Prof. Sutaone has been instrumental in curriculum innovation and the implementation of the New Education Policy. He has authored numerous cited publications and holds several patents and copyrights in the field of telecommunications. His excellence in the sector was notably recognized with the Prof. SVC Aiya IETE National Award. Today, he continues to bridge the gap between academic research and transferable industrial technology. For more Information click here
Prof. M. V. Kartikeyan
Director , IIITDM Kancheepuram
Prof. M. V. Kartikeyan is the Director of IIITDM Kancheepuram, having assumed office in October 2022. An alumnus of IIT (BHU), he holds a PhD in Microwave Engineering and has a distinguished academic career, including nearly two decades as a professor at IIT Roorkee. Internationally recognized, he served as a researcher at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany, and is a recipient of the prestigious Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellowship.
His research expertise encompasses High Power Millimeter Wave sources, Terahertz technology, and Metamaterials, with over 350 published papers and five books to his credit. A Fellow of IEEE, INAE, and IET, he has also held significant leadership roles at IIT Roorkee, including Head of the Departments of both ECE and CSE. At IIITDM Kancheepuram, Prof. Kartikeyan focuses on fostering a "learning by doing" environment, bridging the gap between design-based engineering education and industry-led product development. For more Information click here
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
General Chair
Dr. K. Krishna Naik
IIITDM Kurnool
Organizing Chair
Dr. M. Naresh Babu
IIITDM Kurnool
Publication Chair
Dr. Rajat Kumar Singh
IIIT Allahabad
CF IIITS Steering Committee
Prof. Aditya Trivedi – ABV-IIITM Gwalior
Dr. W. Godfrey Wilfred – ABV-IIITM Gwalior
Prof. V. Masilamani – IIITDM Kancheepuram
Dr. Matadeen Bansal – IIITDM Jabalpur
Dr. K. Krishna Naik – IIITDM Kurnool
Prof. Neetesh Purohit – IIIT Allahabad
Dr. Priyanka Kokil – IIITDM Kancheepuram
Dr. Rajat Kumar Singh – IIIT Allahabad
Dr. Satish K. Singh – IIIT Allahabad
Prof. M. Sreekumar – IIITDM Kancheepuram
Dr. Naresh Babu Muppalaneni – IIITDM Kurnool
