14th International Conference on Industrial Tribology
IndiaTrib - 2026
December 10-12, 2026
Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Chennai, India
Organized by
Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai
in collaboration with
Tribology Society of India
(affiliated to the International Tribology Council, UK)
About
IndiaTrib 2026 is the 14th in the series of International Conferences on Tribology organized by Indian Institute of Technology Madras, in association with the Tribology Society of India. The IndiaTrib2026 will be organized at Indian Institute of Technology of Madras located at Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu, the southernmost state of India and called as the Gateway of South India.
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras
Founded in 1959, IIT Madras is a top-ranking Indian institution for engineering and technology. with over 10,000 students and 700 faculty on its vast 620-acre green and sustainable campus.Consistently ranked India's best engineering institute by the government's NIRF framework, it is a global leader in academics, cutting-edge research, and industry collaboration. The Chennai International Airport is well connected to the rest of the world and is just about 30 min from the campus. Within 100 km from Chennai are the well-known World Heritage Centre, Mahabalipuram. (rock-carved royal monuments of the 7th-8th century), and Kancheepuram, also called 'City of Thousand Temples'.
Tribology Society of India (TSI)
The Tribology Society of India (TSI) stands as the premier professional body in the nation dedicated to the field of tribology. Established in June 1989, TSI is a non-profit organization that serves as a unifying platform, bringing together academicians, industry professionals, and research organizations under one common umbrella. Its mission is to foster collaboration and advance work in this critical area.
Keynote Speakers
Note: This list is updated continuously as new speakers are confirmed.
Prof Auezhan Amanov
Tampere University
Title: to be updated
Prof Daniele Dini
Imperial College London
Title: to be updated
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Eckhard Kirchner
Technische Universität Darmstadt
Title: to be updated
Dr Mark Masen
Imperial College London
Title: to be updated
Prof Mathew T Mathew
University of Illinois Chicago
Title: to be updated
Prof Robert Wood
University of Southampton
Title: to be updated
Prof Satish V Kailash
IISc Bangalore
Title: to be updated
Prof. Yoshinori Sawae
Kyushu University
Biotribology at hydrated surface with intermediate water
Prof Sergei Glavatskih
KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Title: to be updated
Prof Sujeet K Sinha
IIT Delhi
Title: to be updated
Important Dates
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Submission of abstracts opens | 01 Jun 2026 |
Deadline for submission of abstracts | 30 Jun 2026 |
Provisional acceptance notification | 15 Jul 2026 |
Early-bird registration opens | 15 Jul 2026 |
Early bird registration ends | 15 Sep 2026 |
Submission of Information needed for Visa (for foreign nationals) | 15 Sep 2026 |
Conference Dates | 10-12 Dec 2026 |
Abstract Submission
Abstract submission deadline: 30 June 2026
Abstracts must be submitted via Microsoft CMT. Please follow the submission guidelines.
The Abstract Template must include both:
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Text Abstract – A concise written summary describing the research work, including its objectives, methodology, key findings, and conclusions.
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Graphical Abstract – A single image that visually summarizes the main concept, methodology, or findings of the research.
The submission of a Graphical Abstract is mandatory and must be included along with the Text Abstract. Authors are required to strictly follow the prescribed Abstract Template and formatting instructions while preparing their submission.
Please submit
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The Text file (Text abstract + Graphical abstract) in .doc/.docx format with the filename "PresentingAuthor 'sLastName_Abstract" and
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The Graphical Abstract image as "PresentingAuthor 'sLastName_GraphicalAbstract" in .jpg, .jpeg, or .png format with a minimum resolution of 300 dpi.
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.
Venue
ICSR, IIT Madras Campus,
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Organizing Committee
Prof Gnanamoorthy R
Conference Chairman
Prof Ramkumar P
Conference Co-Chairman
Advisory Committee
Prof Satish V Kailash
Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru
Prof Sujeet K Sinha
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
Prof Braham Prakash
Luleå University of Technology, Sweeden
Prof Yoshinori Sawae
Kyushu University, Japan
Prof Daniele Dini
Imperial College London, UK
Prof Sergei Glavatskih
KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden
Dr Marc Masen
Imperial College London, UK
Prof Long Xin
University of Science and Technology Beijing, China
Prof Chau-Chang Chou
National Taiwan Ocean Univeristy, Taiwan
Prof Dae Eun Kim
Yon Sei University, South Korea
Prof Mohd Fadzli Bin Abdollah
Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Malaysia
Sri Mahapatra, Rajendra
R&D Indian Oil Corporation, India
Prof. Mathew T Mathew
University of Illinois Chicago
Prof. Rob Jackson
Auburn University, USA
Dr. Balasubramaniam Vengudusamy
Klüber Lubrication München GmbH & Co. KG
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Eckhard Kirchner
Technische Universität Darmstadt, Germany
Your registration fee includes:
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Conference materials
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Access to technical sessions
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Mid-morning, lunch, and afternoon refreshments on conference days and Conference Dinner
Cancellation policy
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Requests until 1 Nov 2026 will receive a 70% refund.
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Refunds will be paid until 60 days after the conference.
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No refunds after 1 Nov 2026.
Registration
(inclusive of 18% GST)
Participants | TSI Member (Early Bird) | Non Member (Early Bird) | TSI Member (Regular) | Non Member (Regular) |
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Student | ₹ 9000 | ₹ 9500 | ₹ 10000 | ₹ 10500 |
Academia, Industry, & Research Laboratories | ₹ 11000 | ₹ 12000 | ₹ 13000 | ₹ 14000 |
Sponsors (will be updated )
Sponsorship
(for sponsorship details, please contact: indiatrib2026@gmail.com)
Sponsorship | Fees (Indian & Overseas) | Delegates Permitted |
|---|---|---|
Platinum | ₹ 5,00,000 | 5 |
Diamond | ₹ 3,00,000 | 4 |
Gold | ₹ 2,00,000 | 3 |
Silver | ₹ 50,000 | 1 |