9th National Conference on Multidisciplinary Design, Analysis and Optimization
(NCMDAO 2026)
October 28-30, 2026
October 28-30, 2026
Call for papers:
The scope of the conference includes but is not limited to the following: structural optimization (size, shape, and topology), materials and metamaterials design and optimization, multi-scale and multi-physics problems, metamodeling, systems design and optimization, optimization for additive manufacturing, optimization in biology, medicine, and biomedical fields, generative design, digital twins, evolutionary and Bayesian optimization, quantum algorithms for optimization, uncertainty modeling, reliability and robustness in design, the impact of large language models in engineering optimization, transfer learning and one-shot learning for optimization, and industry applications and case studies in optimal design, optimization in communication and networking, machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) for signal, image, and video processing, micro/nanoelectronic devices and circuits, artificial intelligence (AI), data science, and computing, power system optimization and control, semiconductor devices and material-level optimization, VLSI circuit design and RF front-end optimization, control and optimization, AI, ML, and intelligent optimization techniques, edge, cloud, and distributed computing, humanitarian technology and engineering education, control and instrumentation, green communication and sustainable energy optimization, optimization in power electronics and energy conversion, and multidisciplinary design analysis and optimization (MDAO) in aerospace, automotive, biomedical, and other engineering domains.
Submission for the extended abstract: 22 July 2026 29 July 2026 (Closed) But full paper submission is open
Author notification of decision on abstract: 29 July 2026 05 August 2026
Full paper submission*#: 07 August 2026 20 August 2026 05 September 2026
Author notification of decision on paper: 30 August 2026 10 September 2026
Camera Ready submission: 15 September 2026
*Full paper submission will also be considered without an abstract submission.
# Full paper submission is optional.
(Note: Presentation at the conference is mandatory.)
1. Template for preparing the full-length paper: LaTeX and MS Word.
2. Paper length: 6-10 pages long, including the reference section.
3. Submission file type for peer-review: PDF format.
4. Authors login: https://meteor.springer.com/NCMDAO2026
5. Each paper will be evaluated by at least two reviewers.
(For any queries, write to ncmdao2026@gmail.com)
(Note: Full-length papers will be considered until August 7th, 2026 even without an abstract.)
1. Registration policy: At least one author must register for each accepted paper
2. Presentation policy: An accepted paper must be presented by an author or co-author at the scheduled date and time in-person during the conference to be included in the proceedings.
Selected peer-reviewed full-length papers presented at the conference will be published by Springer in an edited book titled "Advances in Multidisciplinary Design, Analysis and Optimization, Proceedings of the 9th National Conference on Advances in Multidisciplinary Design, Analysis and Optimization 2026; subjected to final quality check.
1. Naga Heritage Village: (https://tourism.nagaland.gov.in/naga-heritage-village/ )
During the festivities of Hornbill Festival, the Heritage Village serves as a healthy sign, vision and encouragement for uniting the various tribes of Nagaland to showcase their rich cultural heritage and tradition under the aegis of “Hornbill Festival” in one platform where one could have a glimpse and experience into the Heritage Village, Kisama.
2. The Kohima War Cemetery: (https://tourism.nagaland.gov.in/world-war-ii-cemetery/#)
The Kohima War Cemetery is a solemn WWII memorial in Nagaland, India, containing 1,420 Commonwealth burials and the Kohima Cremation Memorial honoring 917 Hindu and Sikh soldiers. It marks the site of the historic 1944 Battle of Kohima.
3. Khonoma Village: (https://tourism.nagaland.gov.in/khonoma-village/)
Khonoma village is Asia's first green village, a historic Angami Naga warrior settlement, and a model for community-led nature conservation. Located in Nagaland, it sits about 20 kilometers west of the state capital, Kohima.
Dzükou Valley sits at an altitude of around 2,452 meters (8,045 ft) and is famous for its sweeping landscapes covered with seasonal blooms. In summer, the valley turns into a floral wonderland, most notably with the rare Dzükou lily that grows only here. The terrain is a mix of bamboo thickets, crystal-clear streams, and natural caves—offering a surreal contrast between rugged adventure and serene beauty.
4. DOYANG RIVER :
•Internationally renowned eco-tourism destination and the world's largest roosting site of migratory Amur Falcons.
•Surrounded by picturesque hills, forests, and the Doyang Reservoir, offering breathtaking natural landscapes.
•Popular destination for birdwatching, wildlife photography, camping, and nature tourism.