23rd PARIS International Conference on Advances in “Mechanical & Automobile Engineering”: PAMAE-26

Call for papers/Topics

Topics of Interest for Submission include, but are Not Limited to:


1. Core Mechanical Engineering Foundations

These subjects form the bedrock of all mechanical systems, including vehicles.

  • Engineering Mechanics: Statics, Dynamics, Kinematics, and Kinetics.

  • Strength of Materials (Mechanics of Solids): Stress-strain relationships, Shear force and Bending moments, Torsion, Columns, and Trusses.

  • Thermodynamics: Laws of Thermodynamics, Entropy, Properties of pure substances, and Thermodynamic cycles (Otto, Diesel, Rankine).

  • Fluid Mechanics & Machinery: Fluid properties, Bernoulli’s equation, Flow through pipes, Hydraulic turbines, and Centrifugal pumps.

  • Theory of Machines (ToM): Mechanisms and Machines, Velocity and Acceleration analysis, Gears and Gear trains, Flywheels, and Governors.

  • Machine Design: Design of fasteners, shafts, couplings, bearings, and springs; Fatigue and Fracture mechanics.


2. Thermal and Energy Systems

This area focuses on how energy is converted into work.

  • Heat and Mass Transfer: Conduction, Convection, Radiation, and Heat exchangers.

  • Internal Combustion (I.C.) Engines: SI and CI engines, Engine components, Fuel injection systems, and Cooling and Lubrication.

  • Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (RAC): Vapour compression cycles, Psychrometry, and HVAC system design.

  • Power Plant Engineering: Steam power plants, Nuclear power, Gas turbines, and Hydroelectric power.


3. Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering

The "how-to" of building machines and managing production.

  • Manufacturing Processes: Casting, Forming (Forging, Rolling, Extrusion), Joining (Welding, Brazing), and Machining (Lathe, Milling, Drilling).

  • Material Science: Crystallography, Phase diagrams (Iron-Carbon), Heat treatment of metals, and Composite materials.

  • Metrology and Inspection: Linear and Angular measurements, Limits, Fits and Tolerances, and Surface finish.

  • Computer-Aided Design & Manufacturing (CAD/CAM): CNC programming, 3D Modeling (Finite Element Analysis - FEA), and Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing).

  • Industrial Engineering: Work study, Inventory management, Supply chain, and Quality control (Six Sigma, TQM).


4. Automobile Engineering Specializations

These topics focus specifically on the architecture and dynamics of vehicles.

  • Vehicle Architecture & Chassis: Frame types (Monocoque vs. Ladder), Body styles, and Aerodynamics.

  • Transmission Systems: Clutch mechanisms, Manual and Automatic gearboxes, CVT, Propeller shafts, and Differentials.

  • Steering and Suspension: Steering geometry (Ackermann, Castor, Camber), Power steering, Shock absorbers, and Independent suspension systems.

  • Braking Systems: Drum vs. Disc brakes, ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD, and Regenerative braking.

  • Auto Electricals & Electronics: Battery technology, Alternators, ECU (Engine Control Unit), Sensors, and Infotainment systems.


5. Modern Automotive Trends

The current shift toward sustainability and intelligent transport.

  • Electric Vehicles (EVs): Battery Management Systems (BMS), Traction motors, Charging infrastructure, and Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs).

  • Autonomous & Connected Vehicles: ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems), LiDAR/Radar integration, and Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) communication.

  • Alternative Fuels: Hydrogen fuel cells, Biofuels, and CNG/LPG systems.

  • Vehicle Dynamics & Safety: Crash testing, Airbag systems, Vehicle rollover analysis, and NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness).


6. Mechatronics and Robotics

The integration of mechanical systems with electronics and software.

  • Sensors and Actuators: Transducers, Solenoids, and Piezoelectric sensors.

  • Control Systems: PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers), Microprocessors, and Feedback loops.

  • Robotics: Robot anatomy, Kinematics (Forward and Inverse), and Industrial automation.