Preliminary agenda at September 10th 2026 - subject to change. NAFEMS India Regional Conference 2026, 17-18 November 2026, Bengaluru. Presentations run for 20 minutes including questions.
| 09:30 - 10:15 | Registration and welcome refreshments |
| 10:15 - 10:25 | Opening ceremony and welcome Speakers to be announced |
| 10:25 - 10:55 | Opening keynote Speaker and title to be announced, including questions |
| 10:55 - 11:15 | Morning break |
Session 1 · 11:15 - 12:35
| 1A – Surrogate Modelling with Machine Learning 1 | 1B – System Modelling and Simulation 1 | 1C – Computational Fluid Dynamics |
|---|---|---|
11:15 AI-Assisted Simulation Workflow for Power Integrity Optimization in Automotive Electronics Ramcharan Teja Budaraju, MOBIS India Limited | 11:15 Design and Optimization of V2G-Enabled Microgrids Using Simulation and Machine Learning Techniques Rehan Raza Mohammed, Gamma Technologies | 11:15 A CFD Based Parametric Study to Design and Evaluate a Forward Curved Centrifugal Blower N Ganesh, Climate ETC Technology Services Private Limited |
11:35 Accelerate Pedestrian Safety: A Surrogate Modeling Approach for Head Injury Criterion Evaluation Bhaskar Ramagiri, Dassault Systemes India Private Ltd. | 11:35 1D Thermal Modelling Framework for MCCBs: Simulation and Experimental Validation Charan Kumar M R, Schneider Electric | 11:35 Simulations of Hammerhead Space Vehicle Using GPU-Accelerated Large-Eddy Simulation Vinayak Rajan, Cadence Design Systems |
11:55 Field Surrogates for Transient Impact Simulation: A Crash Optimization Study Anuj Shukla, ESTECO Software India Pvt. Ltd. | 11:55 Digital Twin-Enabled Modelica Framework for Investigating Condenser Coil Blockages and Operational Anomalies in HVAC Systems Elan T, Climate ETC Technology Services Private Limited | 11:55 Advanced SPH with Higher-Order Multiphase Models for Accurate Gearbox Lubrication and Power Loss Analysis Shriram Krishna, dive CAE |
12:15 Physics AI for Crashworthiness - Hype and Reality Suri Bala, d3VIEW Inc. | 12:15 Identification of Dominant Design Parameters for Gearshift Quality in Manual Transmissions Using Multibody Simulation Anubhav Singh, Cadence Design Systems | 12:15 Fast Optimization for Vehicle Exterior CFD Performance Using an AI Model Arul Ganesan, Detroit Engineered Products |
| 12:35 - 14:05 | Lunch and networking |
Session 2 · 14:05 - 15:25
| 2A – Surrogate Modelling with Machine Learning 2 | 2B – System Modelling and Simulation 2 | 2C – Acoustics |
|---|---|---|
14:05 AI & ML Enhanced CAE Simulation for Next Generation Engineering Predictions Hiten Chauhan, Emerson Innovation Center Pune | 14:05 A Novel Electronic Valve Actuation System for Gas-Exchange Optimization in SI Engines: A Model-Based Co-Simulation and Experimental Validation Approach Dr. Ajay Kumar Satalagaon, Gamma Technologies | 14:05 Comparative Analysis of Empirical Models for Acoustic Barrier Diffraction Against Simulated and Experimental Results Isha Kulshrestha, Lovely Professional University |
14:25 Accelerating Automotive Structural Design Exploration via Deep Latent Manifold Learning Bhavaneesh Athikary, Detroit Engineered Products (DEP) | 14:25 Impact of Busbar Phase Arrangement on Thermal Performance in Low-Voltage Switchgear Rama Krishna Tupakula, Schneider Electric | 14:25 A CFD-Acoustic Workflow for Flow-Induced Audible Noise Prediction in a Throttle Control Valve Akash Gupta, Oceaneering |
14:45 Real-Time HEV Energy Management via an ECMS-Trained ML Surrogate Ashish Chandna, Gamma Technologies | 14:45 A Physics-Based Digital Twin of an Axial Fan for Real-Time Anomaly Detection and Control Abhijith Balakrishna, Climate ETC Technology Services Private Limited | 14:45 A Vibro-Acoustic Simulation Methodology for HVAC Units Ashish SV, Lennox India Technology Center Private Limited |
15:05 Integrating Deep Learning in the Design and Analysis of a Steering Knuckle Utilizing Design of Experiment Shravan Bhadoria, Shiv Nadar University | 15:05 From Concept Generation to Performance Prediction: A Unified Workflow for Accelerated Design Exploration Using Generative AI and Geometric Deep Learning Nachiket Patil, Siemens | 15:05 Study of Acoustic Transmission Loss for Nacelle Thrust Reverser Blocker Door Bhareth Kumaar Veeranan Chinnachamy, The Boeing Company |
Session 3 · 15:25 - 16:45
| 3A – Surrogate Modelling with Machine Learning 3 | 3B – Simulation Governance and Credibility | 3C – Thermal Management |
|---|---|---|
15:25 Full-Vehicle Multiphysics ADAS Co-Simulation for Euro NCAP Active Safety Protocol Validation with Vehicle Dynamics and 3D Animation Dr. Jaywant Mahajan, eShocan LLC | 15:25 Simulation Credibility Using Generative AI and ML Krishna Mohan Siddu, TATA Consultancy Services Limited | 15:25 Innovative Thermal Management System for a Vehicle Head-Up Display (HUD) Assembly Using CFD Simulation Techniques Vinay Kumar, Mobis India Ltd. |
15:45 Deep Convolutional Neural Networks for Predicting 3D Fluid Flows Panduranga Ningaiah, Tata Consultancy Services | 15:45 Enabling Trusted Digital Twins Through Verification, Validation, and Continuous Credibility Assessment Sridhar K, Schneider Electric | 15:45 AI-Driven Modeling of Coolant Channel Flow and Thermal Behavior for Battery Module Design Amit Jadhav, Dassault Systemes India Private Ltd. |
16:05 A Hybrid Machine Learning and Physics-Informed Neural Network Approach for Residual Wave Height Prediction of Clutch Carrier Plate veerababu Gangisetti, ZF India Technology Center | 16:05 SAR Certification & Compliance Through Virtual Testing and Simulation Nikhilesh Neelu, UL India Pvt. Ltd. | 16:05 Design Validation of an Electric Vehicle Busbar Carrier Snap-Fit Through Nonlinear Analysis and Sensitivity Evaluation Meenupriya O S, Volvo India Pvt Ltd |
16:25 Engineering Intelligence in Industrial Practice: The Next Frontier in Revolutionizing Automotive CAE Sudhir Padaki, Neural Concept | 16:25 Verification of an Agent-Executed Study of a Vented LED Headlamp Using CHT and Thermo-Mechanical Analysis Aniket Kulkarni, Curlscape Solutions | 16:25 Coupled Electrochemical-Thermal-Decomposition Modelling of Thermal Runaway in 18650 NCA Cells: A Chemistry-Specific, DSC-Validated Approach for EV and Grid-Storage Safety Roshin Mohan A, UL India Pvt. Ltd. |
| 16:45 - 17:10 | Afternoon break |
Session 4 · 17:10 - 18:30
| 4A – Physics-Informed Machine Learning | 4B – Simulation for Certification and Qualification | 4C – Workshop / discussion |
|---|---|---|
17:10 Physics-Informed Graph Neural Networks: A Dual-Pipeline Superposition Approach for Predicting Contact Pressures at the Bearing-Housing Interface Arun Balakrishnaswamy, ZF India Technology Center | 17:10 Development and Validation of a Simulation-Based Seismic Qualification Framework for Mission-Critical Cooling Equipment Using Response Spectrum Analysis Dipankar Bora, nVent | Workshop / discussion Topic and format to be announced |
17:30 Estimation of Pressure Drop in Porous Media Using Physics Informed Neural Networks Vidyadhar Karlapalem, TATA Consultancy Services Limited | 17:30 Development of Refrigeration Cycle Based AEDM Framework for Certification of HVAC Systems Thiyagarajan Paramadayalan, UL Solutions | |
17:50 Physics-Backed Neural Networks for Motor Internal Temperature Estimation Praveen Kumar, ABB GISPL | 17:50 Simulation in Life Safety Products Boobalan Srinivasan, Honeywell Technology Solutions Lab Pvt PTD | |
18:10 Physics Based Machine Learning for Analyzing Multifunctional Film Fabric Laminate Shravan Bhadoria, Shiv Nadar University | 18:10 Numerical Impact Simulations of Handheld Medical Devices G R Krishna Chand Avatar, GE Healthcare |
| From 18:30 | Networking reception and snacks |
| 09:30 - 10:15 | Registration and welcome refreshments |
| 10:15 - 10:45 | Opening keynote Speaker and title to be announced, including questions |
| 10:45 - 11:05 | Morning break |
Session 5 · 11:05 - 12:25
| 5A – Agentic AI and LLMs in the CAE Workflow | 5B – Composite and Aerostructures | 5C – Pressure Systems |
|---|---|---|
11:05 Agentic Simulation Workflows: Orchestrating Multi-Physics CAE with LLM Agents, and What It Takes to Trust Them Aniket Kulkarni, Curlscape Solutions | 11:05 AI-Augmented Simulation Framework for Structural Evaluation of Thermoplastic Conversion in Aerospace Nacelle Fan Cowl Shashidhar Shivarudrappa, Collins Aerospace | 11:05 Non-Metallic Centertube Collapse Prediction Using Eigenvalue Buckling Aishwarya Chaudhari, Atmus Filtration (Pune) |
11:25 Traceable Reuse of Engineering Knowledge Using Graph-Based Retrieval-Augmented Generation Vijay Nath Sivaraj, Code Product Solutions | 11:25 Study on the Influence of Ply Thickness, Ply Sequence on the Strength of Inner Barrel of Nacelle Inlet Structure Karthikeyan Sanker, The Boeing Company | 11:25 Predicting Bearing Seal Performance: Simulation Study on Water Ingress and Seal Deformation Priyanka Badge, SKF Technologies India Pvt. Ltd. |
11:45 From Theory to Transformation: Democratizing Simulation, Digital Engineering, and Automation for the Next Generation of Engineers Sahil Sura, Ansys Software Pvt. Ltd. | 11:45 Simulation and Testing of Self-Deployable Composite Tube Hinges for Spacecraft Applications Malarvizhi Sn, U. R. Rao (ISRO) Satellite Centre (URSC) | 11:45 A CFD-Based Methodology for Predicting Soft Seal Temperatures in Cyclic High-Pressure Steam Relief Valve Applications Narendra Kulkarni, Emerson |
12:05 AI Intelligence for Adaptive CAE Model Build Prakash Krishnaswamy, Xitadel Group | 12:05 Study of Cabin Pressurization Effects on Airframe Panel Sound Transmission Behaviour Using Vibroacoustic Simulations Raja Shekhar DANDANAYAKULA, Airbus | 12:05 Conjugate Heat Transfer and Structural Analysis of a Twin Screw Compressor Abhishek Ballani, Simerics, Inc. |
| 12:25 - 13:55 | Lunch and networking |
| 13:55 - 14:25 | Afternoon keynote Speaker and title to be announced, including questions |
Session 6 · 14:25 - 15:25
| 6A – Structural Mechanics 1 | 6B – Simulation in the Design Phase | 6C – Coupled and Transient Simulation |
|---|---|---|
14:25 The Last Engaged Thread Failure Analysis for Cylinder Block to Main Bearing Cap Joint Using Detailed Thread Modelling Approach Ravi Upadhyay, Cummins - CTCI - PSBU | 14:25 A Feature-Based Stiffness Matrix Transformation Method for Accelerating Finite Element Design Iterations Adarsh Gupta, Oceaneering | 14:25 A Hybrid Simulation and Artificial Intelligence Framework for Optimizing Pellet-Based Large-Scale Additive Manufacturing Sushree Kshirabdhi Tanaya, Collins Aerospace |
14:45 A Study on Topology Optimization of Multi-Plate Bolted Joints with Trade Studies on the Influence of Bolt Layout, Preload, and Geometry Karthikeyan Vairavan, The Boeing Company | 14:45 Accelerating Lightweight BIW Development: An Intelligent Framework for Rapid Concept-to-Engineering Maturity Tushar Hursad, Tata Motors Limited | 14:45 Modeling Supercritical Steam and Flashing Flow Phenomena in Pressure Relief Valves: Industrial Applications of CFD Narendra Kulkarni, Emerson |
15:05 Numerical Investigation of Wire Insertion Mechanics in Insulation Displacement Connectors Akshat Sankhere, ENNOVI GLOBAL Services Private Limited | 15:05 Reducing Concept-to-CAE Iteration Through Early Structural Decision Support Kingsly Jasper, SIEMENS PLM | 15:05 Numerical Prediction of Transient Acoustic Radiation from High-Speed Projectile Firing Balaji S, SOLIZE India Technologies Private Limited |
| 15:25 - 15:50 | Afternoon break |
Session 7 · 15:50 - 17:10
| 7A – Structural Mechanics 2 | 7B – Optimisation and Manufacturing Process Simulation | 7C – Electromagnetics and Multiphysics |
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15:50 Accelerating Marine Foundation Design and Retrofitting Using Modal-Validated Static Iterations Sai Sabarish M, Warship Design Bureau, Indian Navy | 15:50 Advanced Simulation and Automating Design Optimization with KBE and CAD/CAE Integration VIJAYA KUMAR THANGAMALAI, Robert Bosch Engg & Business Solutions Ltd | 15:50 Structural Response of Thin Structures to Induced Electromagnetic Loads with SIMULIA Siva Sai Krishna Puranam, Dassault Systemes India Private Ltd. |
16:10 Designing Long Shafts for Power Transmission Using Simulation-Based Analysis vidyaprakash G S, LMW | 16:10 Scalable AI Framework for Automotive Lighting Data Extraction and Performance Evaluation Prem Chinna Polamada, MOBIS India Limited | 16:10 Numerical Analysis and Experimental Validation of Joule Heating in an Electrical Socket Assembly Using Electromagnetic-Thermal Co-Simulation Venu Gopal, Honeywell Technology Solutions Lab Pvt PTD |
16:30 Strain-Life Evaluation of Linear Damage Rule and Double Linear Damage Rule under Random Vibration Loading Nandakishore V B, Trane Technologies | 16:30 Optimization in Forging Process for Cost & Energy Saving Abhijit Kumbhar, ARAI | 16:30 Effect of Solar Radiation on the Temperature and Current Carrying Capacity of Ground Level and Submerged High Voltage Cables Pradip Kshirsagar, 3D Engineering Automation Pvt. Ltd. |
16:50 Predictive Structural Impact Simulation of Injection-Moulded PP-Based Glass Fiber-Reinforced Thermoplastic Components Accounting for Fiber Orientation Tensors and Weld-Line Effects Rajat Kumar, Cadence | 16:50 AI-Guided Structural Hydrogen Storage Design Using Composite Materials for Next-Generation Zero-Emission Aircraft Sushree Kshirabdhi Tanaya, Collins Aerospace | 16:50 Effect of Duct Assembly Dislocation in an Annular Linear Induction Pump Avijit Chakraborty, IGCAR |
| 17:15 - 18:15 | Plenary panel discussion Panellists, chair and topic to be announced |
| 18:15 - 18:25 | Closing ceremony |
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