Institution Name: Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology
Event Type: International Conference
Conference Name: 2nd International Conference, Down to Earth (DTE 2025)
Conference Start Date: 13-11-2025
Conference End Date: 15-11-2025
Conference Mode: Hybrid Mode
Conference Organizing Department: Department of Civil Engineering
About the Conference:
The Department of Civil Engineering at SMIT is going to organize its second international conference, Down to Earth (DTE 2025), focused on Natural Hazards: Risk Analysis and Mitigation. This event will take place from November 13th to 15th, 2025, at SMIT in Sikkim, India. The conference aims to bring together leading experts, researchers, and professionals to tackle critical challenges related to climate change, disaster resilience, and risk mitigation. Participants will explore innovative strategies for assessing and mitigating hydrological, geotechnical, and earthquake hazards while integrating engineering innovations for natural hazard assessment. Additionally, discussions will emphasize environmental hazards, disaster-resilient infrastructure, and sustainable solutions for water security and environmental risk management. Your expertise and contributions will provide invaluable insights and inspire meaningful discussions among participants.
Call for Papers:Â
The 2nd International Conference on Down to Earth (DTE-2025) will be held from 13th to 15th November, 2025, at SMIT, Sikkim, India. DOWN TO EARTH – 2025 aims to bring together leading experts, researchers, and professionals to address critical challenges in climate change, disaster resilience, and risk mitigation. The conference will explore innovative strategies for assessing and mitigating hydrological, geotechnical, and earthquake hazards while integrating engineering innovations for natural hazard assessment. Discussions will further emphasize environmental hazards, disaster-resilient infrastructure, and sustainable solutions for water security and environmental risk management. Your expertise and contributions would provide invaluable insights and inspire meaningful discussions among participants.
Conference Themes:
Hydrological Hazard assessment and Mitigation
- Cloud-burst and Flash-flood
- Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF)
- Riverbank Erosion and Scouring
- Managing Risks Associated with Dams and Reservoir
- Water Security
Geotechnical and Earthquake Hazards and Mitigation
- Landslide and Land-subsidence
- Advancement in slope stability techniques
- Modern Ground improvement techniques
- Earthquake Hazard Assessment
- Co-seismic landslide hazard assessment and mitigation
- Risk assessment of Earth retaining structures
- Safety assessment of tunnels and underground structures
Engineering Innovations for Natural Hazards assessment
- Early Warning Systems for Natural Hazards
- Application of Artificial intelligence for Natural Hazards assessment
- Applications of GIS Techniques for landslide hazard assessments
- Geospatial modelling for glacial lake outburst flood
- Flood hazard assessment and mitigation planning in Himalayan region
- Innovation in geospatial techniques for town planning and risk reduction
Environmental Hazards
- Environmental risk assessment of contaminated sites caused by disaster
- Disaster Risk Management for Health: Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH)
- Solid Waste Management during and post disaster
- Innovation in onsite Water treatment for Emergencies
- Faecal Sludge and Wastewater Management during Emergencies
Disaster-Resilient Infrastructure
- Advancement in Earthquake-resistant Structures
- Resilient Transportation Infrastructure in hilly terrain
- Application of numerical modelling in disaster-resilient infrastructure
- Wind hazard assessment and mitigation
- Advancement in construction materials and construction techniques
Who can participate? Research Scholars/ Students/Professional
Registration Fee:
For Physical Mode
(FOR EARLY BIRD Last date: 15th September 2025)
| Category | Early Bird | Regular |
|---|---|---|
| Student/Research scholar (SAARC countries) | NR 8,000/- | INR 10,000/- |
| Student/Research scholar (Non-SAARC countries) | USD 300 | USD 350 |
| Professional (SAARC countries) | INR 10,000/- | INR 12,000/- |
| Professional (Non-SAARC countries) | USD 350 | USD 400 |
| Accompanying Person | INR 4000/- | INR 5000/ |
For Online Mode
| Category | Registration Fees |
|---|---|
| Student/Research scholar (SAARC countries) | INR 5,000/- |
| Student/Research scholar (Non-SAARC countries) | USD 175 |
| Professional (SAARC countries) | INR 8,000/- |
| Professional (Non-SAARC countries) | USD 200 |
Payment Link: https://onlinesbi.sbi.bank.in/sbicollect/
To Register: Click here
Abstract submission: https://forms.gle/tQaobXYSFVp8ufXf7
Important Dates:
- Abstract Submission Start Date: 01/05/2025
- Abstract Submission End Date: 15/09/2025
- Last Date of Early Bird Registration: 15/09/2025
- Last Date of Full Paper Submission: 30/10/2025
- Deadline of Registration 30/10/2025
- Conference Date: 13th to 15th November 2025
Contact Person:
- Dr. Partha Sarathi Nayek
- Dr. Sajal Sarkar
- Email: downtoearth@smit.smu.edu.in ; downtoearth2025.smit@gmail.com
Institution Website: https://smu.edu.in/smit/
Venue:
Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology
Majhitar – 737136
Sikkim, India
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About Institution:
Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology is a constituent college of Sikkim Manipal University, under the state legislation act of 1995 and approved by UGC. Established in 1997, SMIT is part of the renowned Manipal Group that has made its mark in the field of education and health services in India and abroad. SMIT is accredited by AICTE and NAAC. It is also ISO 9001 certified. SMIT is one of India’s premier technology and management institutes. SMIT ranked 2nd top private engineering colleges (East Zone) by India Today. The campus is home to over 3000 students, about 260 faculty and staff members. The institute is reputed for its state of the art infrastructure, well stocked library, and advanced technology laboratories. There are numerous sponsored research projects funded by various agencies like DOE, ISRO, DST, DBT, DRDO, AICTE, etc. The institute also hosts Atal Incubation Centre supported by NITI Aayog. Major global companies like, Microsoft, Dell, Ericsson, Amazon, Bosch, Capgemini, Shell, JLL, Amazon, Axis Bank, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, etc. visit SMIT for on-campus recruitments.
About the Civil Engineering Department
The Department of Civil Engineering, accredited by NBA, was established in 2009 and offers B.Tech in Civil Engineering, M.Tech in Structural Engineering, M.Tech in Water Resources Engineering, and a Ph.D. program. The department is committed to quality education, research, and societal infrastructure development, with a vision to nurture skilled and innovative professionals who contribute to nation-building.
With a strong global alumni network, our graduates hold key positions in academia, industries, and government sectors. The department boasts state-of-the-art laboratories, including Material Testing, CAD & Geoinformatics, Geotechnical Engineering, Surveying, Geology, Environmental Engineering, and Fluid Mechanics Laboratories, along with a Model Museum.
