International Conference on Hydrogen- A Future Fuel of Automotives
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AIT
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About Program
The International Conference on "Hydrogen – A Future Fuel of Automotives - ICHFA-2026" will be held at Acharya Institute of Technology, Bengaluru.ICHFA 2026 is a prestigious platform designed to bring together a diverse group of global researchers, automotive OEMs, energy policy experts, and technology leaders to accelerate the transition toward clean, zero-emission transportation. This international conference aims to foster addresses critical challenges across the hydrogen value chain from green production and safe storage to fuel cell stack development, combustion engine conversion, and refuelling infrastructure.Conference Features for sharing knowledge, experiences, innovations and inventions in Kannada Language:Inaugural Address, Keynote Address, Experts Talks, Panel Discussions, Paper Presentations,Poster Presentations.All accepted and presented papers will be published in the conference proceedings with ISBN No. in the form of Souvenir . Selected papers will be considered for publication in Scopus-indexed journals with additional fees charged by the publisher.
Objectives of the Program
- To create awareness about the current status and future potential of hydrogen energy technologies
- To introduce developments in technology, research, and industry related to the use of hydrogen energy for vehicular propulsion.
- To discuss the role of hydrogen in enabling environmentally friendly, clean, and energy-efficient mobility solutions.
- To understand the challenges related to hydrogen production, storage, transportation, and utilization through expert insights.
- To provide a platform that encourages collaboration among researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers.
Resource Persons
Dr. Somashekar S Hiremath
Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT- Madras
Dr. Prakash S Dabeer
Principal & Professor,Akash Institute of Engineering and Technology,Bengaluru
Mr. Kiran Raj
Founder and CEO,Infinite Atmoz Power Pvt Ltd,Bengaluru
Dr. Ningegowda B M
Associate Professor, Dept.of Mechanical Engineering,Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering,Bengaluru
Dr. Harish MNK
Professor, Dept.of Chemistry,Acharya Institute of Technology,Bengaluru
Dr. Shadakshari R
Professor,Dept.of Mechanical Engineering, Acharya Institute of Technology, Bengaluru
Dr. Muniraju M
Principal & Professor,Government Engineering College,Haveri
Dr. Pakkirappa H
Dept.of Mechanical Engineering,Acharya Institute of Technology
Dr. Shashikala A
Dept.of Mechanical Engineering,Acharya Institute of Technology
Mr. Santhosh Kumar
Director,ETA Technology Pvt Ltd,Bengaluru
Submission Guidelines
The papers should be submitted in the prescribed Materials Today format. The page limit for camera-ready papers is 6–8 pages.
Plagiarism Policy
Articles should be checked through Turnitin plagiarism software with less than 15% similarity index.
Review Process & Acceptance Notification
Review Process
Step 1: Corresponding author will receive an acknowledgment email containing Paper-ID within one week of paper submission.
Step 2: To ensure the quality of the manuscript, the supporting team will check for the following:
- Plagiarism (as per Policy)
- Novelty and Quality
- Scope of the manuscript should be in line with the theme of the Conference
Step 3: The manuscript satisfying the above points will be sent for review. Manuscripts not satisfying the above requirements will be notified as either “Revise and Resubmit” or “Rejected”.
Step 4: Technical reviewers will be assigned to each manuscript and the manuscript will undergo a double-blind review process.
Step 5: Based on the reviewers' comments, the organizing committee will send the decision to the authors: Accept / Accept with Revision / Reject.
Step 6: All accepted manuscripts will be sent to the Conference Chair for further processing.
Step 7: After final confirmation of acceptance from the ICHFA 2026 Editorial Board, the author(s) will be notified through an acceptance email.
Please Note: After acceptance notification, you
cannot withdraw your paper from ICHFA-2026.
Who Can Register?
Post Graduate students, Research Scholars, Scientists and Faculty members from various Science and Engineering institutes, as well as Industry professionals.
How to Register?
- Seats are limited and participants will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Click the below Google Drive link for Step-by-Step Instructions to Register: Google Drive Link
- Click the below Google Drive link for NOC Format: Google Drive Link
- Registration Link: ATAL Academy Registration
Registration Fee: No registration fee for the participants.
Registration kit, lunch and refreshments will be provided.
No TA/DA will be provided for participants.
Publishing Partners
All accepted and presented papers will be published in the conference proceedings with ISBN No. in the form of a Souvenir.
Selected papers will be considered for publication in Scopus-indexed journals with additional fees charged by the publisher.
Abstract Submission for Oral/Poster Presentation
- Click the below Google Form link for Abstract Template : Google Form Link
- E-mail ID for sending Abstract : aicte.vaani2026@acharya.ac.in
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Call for Abstracts | 1st Sep 2026 |
| Abstract Submission Deadline | 10th Oct 2026 |
| Notification of Abstract Acceptance | 17th Oct 2026 |
| Camera-Ready Paper Submission | 20th Nov 2026 |
| Notification of Final Paper Acceptance | 30th Nov 2026 |
| Registration Deadline | 5th Dec 2026 |
| Date of Conference | 14th – 16th Dec 2026 |
Program Schedule
14/12/2026 - 16/12/2026
| 14/12/2026 - Day 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Time | Session | Details |
| 3:15 PM to 5:00 PM | Inauguration Session |
Dr. Someshekar S Hiremath, IIT-Madras Topic: Status and Future Development in Fluid Power System to enhance the Energy Conservation in Automotive Hydraulic Hybrid vehicle |
| 3:15 PM to 5:00 PM | Keynote Session |
Dr. Prakash S Dabeer Topic: Accelerating the Hydrogen Economy: Integrating Green Production, Infrastructure, and Next-Generation Automotive Powertrains |
| 3:15 PM to 5:00 PM | Presentation by Participants |
Session Chairs: Dr. Prakash S Dabeer |
| 3:15 PM to 5:00 PM | Keynote Session |
Mr. Kiran Raj Topic: Fuel cell Energy Vehicle (FCEV) Technology |
| 3:15 PM to 5:00 PM | Presentation by Participants |
Session Chairs: Mr. Kiran Raj |
| 15/12/2026 - Day 2 | ||
| Time | Session | Details |
| 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM | Keynote Session |
Dr. Ningegowda B M Topic: Hydrogen Mobility: Fueling a Clean and Sustainable Automotive Future |
| 10:15 AM to 11:15 AM | Presentation by Participants |
Session Chairs: Dr. Ningegowda B M |
| 11:30 AM to 1:15 PM | Keynote Session |
Dr. Harish MNK Topic: Flipping the script: Room-Temperature, Zero Emission Hydrogen Production |
| 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM | Keynote Session |
Dr. Shadakshari R Topic: Clean Hydrogen Generation: Innovations in Electrolysis for the Next Automotive Era |
| 3:15 PM to 5:00 PM | Presentation by Participants |
Session Chairs: Dr. Shadakshari R |
| 16/12/2026 - Day 3 | ||
| Time | Session | Details |
| 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM | Keynote Session |
Dr. Muniraju M Topic: Scaling the hydrogen Highway - engineering Challenges in High Pressure dispensing and Fast Charging Protocols |
| 10:15 AM to 11:15 AM | Presentation by Participants |
Session Chairs: Dr. Muniraju M |
| 11:30 AM to 1:15 PM | Keynote Session |
Dr. Pakkirappa H Topic: From Green Generation to the Wheel: Scaling Hydrogen Supply Chains, Safety Standards, and Techno-Economic Viability Dr. Shashikala A Future fuel of automatives: Hydrogen fuel cells, green hydrogen to white hydrogen |
| 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM | Keynote Session |
Mr. Santhosh Kumar Topic: De-risking Roadblocks and Capitalizing on Hydrogen’s True Automotive Niche |
| 3:15 PM to 5:00 PM | Presentation by Participants & Valedictory |
Session Chairs: Mr. Santhosh Kumar Valedictory |
Committee Members
Chief Patrons
- Shri B M Reddy, President, JMJ Education Society, Bengaluru
- Shri B Premnath Reddy, Chairman, Acharya, Bengaluru
- Smt. Shalini Reddy, Executive Director, Acharya, Bengaluru
- Mr. Krishna Basani Reddy, Managing Director, Acharya, Bengaluru
Patrons
- Dr. Vidyashankar, Vice Chancellor, VTU, Belagavi
- Shri C B M Bhooshan , ES to Chairman, Acharya, Bengaluru
- Dr. Bhagirathi V, Director- Academics, Acharya, Bengaluru
- Prof. Devasis Pradhan, Assistant Director of Research, Acharya, Bengaluru
International Advisory Committee
- Prof. Vladimir Sigaev, Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology of Russia, Moscow, Russia
- Prof. Gagik Shmavonyan, National Polytechnic University of Armenia, Yerevan, Armenia
- Dr. Dorota Korte, University of Nova Gorica, 5000 Nova Gorica, Vipavska 13, Slovenia
- Dr. Nur Aina'a Mardhiah, Binti Zainuddin, Universiti Putra Malaysia, UPM, 43400, Serdang, Malaysia
- Dr. Tatiana Lipateva, Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology of Russia, Moscow, Russia
- Prof.Ashraf Pasha, University Technology College of Applied Sciences, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
National Advisory Committee
- Dr. Prasad B Rampure, Registrar, VTU, Belagavi
- Dr.Ujwal U J, Registrar(Evaluation), VTU, Belagavi
- Prof.S.Sampath,Dept.of Inorganic & Physical Chemistry,IISC,Bangalore
- Dr. Musthafa Ottakam Thotiyl,Dept.of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science, Education & Research,Pune
- Dr. Tharamani C Nagaiah,Dept.of Chemistry,IIT,Ropar
- Dr. Kiran Vankayala,Dept.of Chemistry,Birla Institue of Technology & Science,Pilani,Goa
- Dr. N.S Venkata Narayanan,Dept.of Chemistry,Central University of Karnataka,Kalaburgi
- Dr. Dharmapura H.K Murthy,Dept.of Chemistry,MIT,Manipal
- Dr. Ramesha Ganganahalli,Researcher Analytical,Analytical Technology,Shell Technology Center,Bangalore
Program Chair
- Dr. C K Marigowda, Principal, Acharya Institute of Technology, Bengaluru
Program Co-chair
- Dr. Rajeswari R, Dean Academics, Acharya Institute of Technology, Bengaluru
Steering Committee
- Dr. Manjunatha B, Head, Dept.of Mechanical Engg, AIT, Bengaluru
- Dr. Harish M N K, Dean R &D, Acharya Institute of Technology, Bengaluru
Coordinators
- Dr. Pakkirappa H, Professor, Dept. of Mechanical Engg, AIT +91 9448615407
- Dr. Shashikala A, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Mechanical Engg, AIT +91 8970343926
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