Call for Special Sessions

Special Session Organization is highly encouraged. The goal of these special sessions is to provide a forum for focused discussions on new topics or innovative applications of established approaches within the theme of the conference. The theme of the conference is given up. Each organized special session should have a minimum of 10 registered papers. The session organizers have full authority in soliciting and accepting papers for the session. Each session is limited to no more than 4 organizers and the session organizer can designate a chair and a co-chair for the session. The allocated presentation time for each paper is 15 minutes which includes the time for questions from the audience. 
An Honorarium of 10% of the total registration amount collected for the registered paper in that special session will be provided to the session organizer (please note that a minimum of 10 papers should be registered and presented (either online or offline) to run a special session). Please submit your special session proposals by email to the conference chairs at chairciscom@gmail.com. The proposals should include:

a) Special Session Title
b) A short description (2-3 lines) & covered topics
c) Session organizer(s) with their affiliation

All the special session proposals will be reviewed by conference organizers and TPC chairs and the accepted proposal will be notified to the organizers within one week from the submission date. Once the proposal is accepted it will appear under this tab with the special session name and their organizer The last date to receive proposal for special session is 25th July, 2025.

Important Notes
i) A dedicated track will be created in CMT for submission of paper in each special session. Special Session organizers are requested to communicate the same to their authors while doing publicity for their session.

ii) If for a special session, the number of received papers is less than 10, then all those papers in that special session will be considered as a regular submission. 

Special Session 1
Title: Innovations and Applications of Soft Computing in Healthcare/Clinical Decision support

Call for Papers for the topics mentioned below:
-Fuzzy Logic: Handling uncertainty in patient symptoms and enabling diagnostic reasoning.
-Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs): Deals with classifiers, disease analysis and prediction, radiology, pathology analysis etc.
-Genetic Algorithms: Optimizing treatment plans, medical scheduling in predictive models.
-Hybrid Systems: Combining multiple soft computing methods with GenAI or any other similar kind to improve the reliability and efficiency.

Session Organizers:
Dr. S N Prasad
Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering,
Manipal Institute of Technology Bengaluru
Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Bangalore Campus, Yelahanka, Bangalore-560064.
Dr. Kavya B S
Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering,
Manipal Institute of Technology Bengaluru
Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Bangalore Campus, Yelahanka, Bangalore-560064.
Dr. Sugandha Saxena
Department of Computer Science (AI & ML)
Dayananda Sagar University, Kanakapura Road, Bangalore-562112
Dr Shweta Singh
Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering,
Manipal Institute of Technology Bengaluru
Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Bangalore Campus, Yelahanka, Bangalore-560064.

Special Session 2
Title: Machine Learning and Soft Computing in Cybersecurity

Call for Papers for the topics mentioned below:
-Intrusion detection, anomaly analysis, neural networks, fuzzy logic, malware detection, and hybrid computational approaches.

Session Organizers:
Dr. Sushama,
Manipal University Jaipur

Special Session 3
Title: Smart Electronics Revolution: AI & Soft Computing for Next-Gen Hardware
(Publication of this special session is only intended for MDPI Computer Science and Mathematics forum Journal)

Call for Papers for the topics mentioned below:
The special session titled “Smart Electronics Revolution: AI & Soft Computing for Next-Generation
Hardware” aims to spotlight the latest breakthroughs at the intersection of intelligent algorithms and
electronic system design. This session focuses on how artificial intelligence and soft computing
techniques—such as fuzzy logic, neural networks, and evolutionary computation—are reshaping the
landscape of modern electronics. Topics will span a wide array of innovations including AI-enhanced
circuit architectures, intelligent power and communication systems, adaptive signal processing, and
energy-efficient hardware platforms.
-AI-Optimized Chip Design
-Smart Power Electronics
-Cognitive Signal Processors
-Intelligent Wireless Systems
-Secure Hardware Architectures
-Flexible/Bio-Electronics
-Sustainable Electronics
-Emerging Computing Paradigms
-Autonomous Electronic Systems
-Industrial Applications.

Session Organizers:
Dr. Harshada Vishal Mhetre
Assistant Professor, Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, Bharati
Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), College of Engineering, Pune
Prof. Nithesh Naik
Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Manipal Institute of
Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal 576104, Karnataka, India
Dr. Vinod Kumar Shukla
Amity University – Dubai Campus, Dubai, UAE
Dr. S.B. Goyal
City University Malaysia, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.

Special Session 4
Title: Integrating Deep Learning with Soft Computing Techniques

Call for Papers for the topics mentioned below:
-Fuzzy Logic in Deep Learning for Smarter Decision-Making
-Evolutionary Techniques for Neural Network Optimization
-Advancements in Nature-Inspired Algorithms
-Reinforcement Learning with Intelligent Control Mechanisms
-Feature Optimization in Deep Learning Using Evolutionary Methods
-Hybrid Intelligent Frameworks
-Genetic Programming for Self-Adaptive Learning Architectures
-Hybrid Neuro-Evolution Techniques
-Cross-Domain Knowledge Transfer.

Session Organizers:
Dr. Priyanka Paygude
Associate Professor,
Department of Information Technology,
Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) College of Engineering, Pune
Email: pspaygude@bvucoep.edu.in
Contact No: +917709328060
Dr. Amol Dhumane
Associate Professor,
Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune, India
Email: amol.dhumane@sitpune.edu.in
Contact No: +918793280010
Dr. Harshada Mhetre
Assistant Professor,
Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering,
Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) College of Engineering, Pune
Email: hvmhetre@bvucoep.edu.in
Contact No: +919767640673
Mr. Parth Saxena
Vice President, Software Engineer
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Houston, Texas
parthsaxena04@gmail.com

Special Session 5
Title: Intelligent Decision Systems Using Soft Computing Techniques
and Computational Intelligence

Call for Papers for the topics mentioned below:
-Fuzzy inference systems for decision support
-Neuro-fuzzy and evolutionary-fuzzy hybrid models
-Machine learning-based decision systems
-Intelligent control and adaptive systems
-Soft computing in uncertain and dynamic environments
-Swarm intelligence and bio-inspired decision algorithms
-Real-time and distributed decision-making systems
-Applications in healthcare, finance, robotics, industrial automation, cybersecurity,
smart cities, etc.
-Explainability and interpretability in soft decision systems
-Integration of big data and edge computing with CI-based decisions.

Session Organizers:
Dr. Indrajeet Kumar
Associate Professor
Birla School of Engineering & Technology
Birla Global University, Bhubaneswar, India
Email: erindrajeet@gmail.com
Dr. Gunjan Chhabra
Associate Professor,
School of Science and Technology,
Swami Rama Himalayan University, Dehradun, India.
Email: gunjanchhabra@srhu.edu.in

Special Session 6
Title: Remote Sensing and Signal Processing

Call for Papers for the topics mentioned below:
-Image Preprocessing and Enhancement
-Feature Extraction and Pattern Recognition
-Multispectral and Hyperspectral Image Analysis
-Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Signal Processing
-Change Detection Techniques
-Data Fusion and Integration
-Machine Learning and Deep Learning in Remote Sensing
-Urban and Infrastructure Monitoring
-Environmental and Agricultural Applications
-Climate and Disaster Monitoring

Session Organizers:
Dr.Tejinder Kaur 
Department ofMMICTBM 
Maharishi Markandeshwar 
Mullana, Ambala-Haryana 
India-133207
Dr.Pradosh Kumar Gantayat
Dept. of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science,
Faculty of Science and Technology (IcfaiTech),
The ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education
Hyderabad, Telangana, INDIA. 501203

Special Session 7
Title: Intelligent Systems for a Connected World: Innovations in Artificial Intelligence and IoT

Call for Papers for the topics mentioned below:
-AI-based IoT architecture and frameworks
-Edge and fog computing for intelligent IoT
-Machine learning and deep learning for IoT data analytics
-IoT-driven smart cities and smart environments
-Security and privacy in AIoT systems
-AI-powered industrial IoT (IIoT)
-Intelligent healthcare systems using AI and IoT
-Energy-efficient AIoT solutions
-Human–machine interaction in AI-enabled IoT systems
-Real-time decision making in AIoT

Session Organizers:
Dr. Nikhil Kumar Marriwala
Associate Professor, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering
Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, India
Email: nmarriwala@kuk.ac.in
Phone: +91-9416668482
Dr. Shruti Jain
Professor, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering
Jaypee University of Information Technology,
Waknaghat, District Solan, Himachal Pradesh, India
shruti.jain@juitsolan.in

Special Session 8
Title: Responsible AI: Bridging Innovation with Ethics and Governance
(Publication of this special session is only intended for MDPI Computer Science and Mathematics forum Journal)

Call for Papers for the topics mentioned below:
-Ethical AI design (bias mitigation, fairness, transparency)
-Regulatory and policy challenges in global AI governance
-Future directions for aligning AI with human values

Session Organizers:
Dr Surbhi Sharma
Assistant Professor (SS)
Department of CSE, Manipal University Jaipur
surbhi.sharma@jaipur.manipal.edu
Dr. Prabhat Dixit
Assistant Professor(SS)
Dept. of Journalism and Mass Communication, MANIPAL University Jaipur
prabhat.dixit@jaipur.manipal.edu

Special Session 9
Title: Computer Vision Aided Intelligence for Smart Agriculture

Call for Papers for the topics mentioned below:
-Crop health monitoring using drones and imaging systems
-Disease, pest, and weed detection via deep learning and computer vision
-Vision-based yield estimation and precision agriculture
-Real-time field analytics with edge and IoT integration
-Multispectral and hyper spectral imaging in soil and crop analysis
-Fruit detection, grading, and sorting using computer vision
-Image-based irrigation and water management systems
-AI-driven visual analytics for smart greenhouse monitoring

Session Organizers:
Dr.A.Kalaivani
Professor, Department of Information Technology,
Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India.
kalaivani.a@rajalakshmi.edu.in
Dr.K.Sujatha
Professor, Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering,
Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India.
sujatha.eee@drmgrdu.ac.in