5th Conference on Plasma Simulation

CPS-2026 | Indore, India

January 29-31, 2026
Skyline Resort & Convention Center, Indore
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Participants at the 5th Conference on Plasma Simulation | CPS 2026

About CPS‑2026

Premier Forum for Computational Plasma Physics
Organized jointly by IPS Academy, Indore & IIT Indore
IPS Academy, Centre for Scientific and Applied Research (CSAR), Indore - Leading institution for scientific research

IPS Academy, Centre for Scientific and Applied Research (CSAR), Indore

A leading institution dedicated to scientific research and technological innovation.

Indian Institute of Technology, Indore

Indian Institute of Technology, Indore

One of India's premier technical institutes, known for excellence in engineering and scientific research.

HOST INSTITUTION COLLABORATION

IPS Academy, Centre for Scientific and Applied Research (CSAR), Indore and Indian Institute of Technology, Indore are proud to host CPS-2026, bringing the conference to the heart of Central India. This collaboration unites two premier institutions committed to advancing scientific research and education in the region.

This partnership strengthens the commitment to fostering cutting-edge research in plasma simulation and computational physics, while providing a platform for scientists, researchers, and industry professionals to converge, collaborate, and drive innovation.

The Conference on Plasma Simulation (CPS) is a premier forum dedicated to advancing computational plasma physics, uniting research on plasma sources and processes in both space and laboratory environments. Since its inception at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru in 2018, CPS has become a biennial platform where theory, computation, and experimentation converge to drive innovation.

Now, in 2026, CPS enters an exciting new chapter as it will be jointly hosted by IPS Academy, Indore, and IIT Indore, bringing the conference to the heart of Central India. This edition promises to be bigger and more impactful, uniting the plasma community at a location that blends scientific vibrancy with cultural heritage.

With India's rapid progress in space exploration, fusion research, and plasma-based technologies, simulations now play a central role in optimizing technological plasmas, reducing costly experiments, and unlocking parameters that are otherwise difficult to access. By focusing on cutting-edge modeling techniques, CPS not only accelerates academic discovery but also enables transformative industrial applications, making it a cornerstone in shaping the future of plasma science and technology.

Topics of CPS-2026

Key Areas of Focus for Research Presentations

Plasma Surface Interaction

Plasma Diagnostics

Magnetic and Inertial Fusion

Simulation and Modelling of Space and Astrophysical Plasma

MHD, Other Fluid Methods of Plasma

Gyrokinetic and Gyrofluid Methods

Plasma Discharges: DC, RF, and Microwave

Industrial Applications of Plasma

Plasma Propulsion and Aerodynamics

Applications of AI-ML in Plasma

Important Dates

Key deadlines and conference schedule
Event Details
Abstract Submission Opens 1st December 2025
Abstract Submission Deadline (Extended) 27th December 2025
Registration Opens 1st January 2026
Conference Dates 29-31 January 2026

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Registration

Join us for CPS-2026!

Registration Fees

Category Amount (INR)
Students/Research Scholars/Postdocs ₹4,000/-
Faculty & Scientists ₹5,000/-
Industry Representatives ₹6,000/-

Bank Details for Payment

Account Name

CENTRE FOR SCIENTIFIC A A R IPS ACADEMY

Account Number

50100800786432

IFSC Code

HDFC0007809

Bank & Branch

HDFC Bank, AB Road, Rajendra Nagar, Indore, 452012

Abstract Registration (Closed) Conference Registration (Closed) Accommodation Registration (Closed)

Invited Speakers

Distinguished Experts Presenting at CPS-2026
Prof. Amita Das

Prof. R Ganesh

Senior Professor-H

IPR Gandhinagar

Prof. R Ganesh

Dr. Kishore Mishra

Scientific Officer-F

Head, Spherical Tokamak Division IPR Gandhinagar

Prof. R Ganesh

Prof. Amita Das

Professor

IIT Delhi

Prof. R Ganesh

Prof. Nirmal K. Bisai

Scientist OH (Retd.)

IPR Gandhinagar

Prof. Banibrata Mukhopadhyay

Prof. Banibrata Mukhopadhyay

Professor

IISc Bangalore

Prof. Dibyendu Nandi

Prof. Dibyendu Nandi

Professor

IISER Kolkata

Prof. Pralay Kumar Karmakar

Prof. Pralay Kumar Karmakar

Professor

Tezpur University

Dr. Sharanya Sur

Prof. Madhurjya P Bora

Professor

Gauhati University

Dr. Sharanya Sur

Dr. Shobhana Singh

Associate Professor

IIT Jodhpur

Dr. Sharanya Sur

Dr. Sharanya Sur

Associate Professor

IIA Bengaluru

Dr. Vikrant Saxena

Dr. Vikrant Saxena

Associate Professor

IIT Delhi

Dr. Supratik Banerjee

Dr. Supratik Banerjee

Associate Professor

IIT Kanpur

Dr. Bhooshan Paradkar

Dr. Bhooshan Paradkar

Reader-F

UM-DAE Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences

Dr. Akanksha Gupta

Dr. Akanksha Gupta

Assistant Professor

NIT Bhopal

Dr. Prakash Gaikwad

Dr. Prakash Gaikwad

Assistant Professor (Grade-I)

IIT Indore

Dr. Vinodh Kumar Bandaru

Dr. Vinodh Kumar Bandaru

Assistant Professor

IIT Guwahati

Dr. Vinodh Kumar Bandaru

Dr. Navin Kumar Dwivedi

Assistant Professor

IIIT Vadodara

Dr. Vinodh Kumar Bandaru

Dr. Sanjay Kumar

Assistant Professor

Patna University

Dr. Vinodh Kumar Bandaru

Dr. Anshu Verma

Research Scientist

TIFR Hyderabad

Dr. Vinodh Kumar Bandaru

Dr. Jaya Kumar Alageshan

Research Associate

IISc Bangalore

Dr. Vinodh Kumar Bandaru

Dr. Shikha Mishra

Scientific Officer-E

RRCAT Indore

Dr. Sudipta Mondal

Dr. Sudipta Mondal

Senior Research Scientist

Anubal Fusion Pvt. Ltd.

Industrial Talk

Organizing Committees

Distinguished Members Leading CPS-2026

National Advisory Committee

Dr. Tapas Ganguli, Director, IPR Gandhinagar
Ar. Achal Choudhary, President IPS Academy, Indore
Prof. Abhirup Datta, Dean R&D, IIT Indore
Prof. Kandaswamy Subramanian, Ashoka University
Prof. Abhijit Sen, IPR Gandhinagar
Prof. Arnab Rai Choudhuri, IISc Bangalore
Prof. Rahul Pandit, IISc Bangalore
Prof. Amita Das, IIT Delhi
Prof. Mahendra Verma, IIT Kanpur
Prof. Sudip Sengupta, IPR Gandhinagar
Dr. Tirtha Pratim Das, ISRO HQ Bangalore
Prof. G Ravindra Kumar, TIFR Mumbai
Dr. Anand Moorti, RRCAT Indore
Dr. Sanjay Wandhekar, CDAC-Pune
Prof. Avinash Khare, Ex VC, Sikkim University

Scientific Advisory Committee

Dr. Nishant Sirse, IPSA Indore (Convener)
Dr. Bhargav Vaidya, IIT Indore (Convener)
Dr. Sarveshwar Sharma, IPR Gandhinagar
Dr. Mrityunjay Kundu, IPR Gandhinagar
Prof. Amar Kakad, IIG Mumbai
Prof. Animesh Kuley, IISc, Bangalore
Prof. Bhooshan Paradkar, CEBS Mumbai
Prof. Durgesh Tripathi, IUCAA Pune
Dr. Sunil Kumar Jain, RRCAT Indore
Dr. Bhaskar Chaudhury, DA-IICT Gandhinagar

Local Organizing Committee

Dr. Shilpi Misra, IPSA CSAR, Indore
Dr. Narayan Sharma, IPSA CSAR, Indore
Dr. Rituraj Sharma, IPSA CSAR, Indore
Dr. Rupal S Tomar, IPSA CSAR, Indore
Mr. Avadhesh Maurya, IPR, Gandhinagar
Manish Pathak, RRCAT, Indore
Akanshu Khandelwal, IPSA CSAR, Indore
Shivani Geete, IPSA CSAR, Indore
Shruti Sharma, IPSA CSAR, Indore
Meenal Khare, IPSA CSAR, Indore
Devesh Sharma, IIT, Indore
Aditya Sharma, IIT, Indore
Sirsha Nandy, IIT, Indore
Eknoor Kaur, IIT, Indore

Stay & Support

Information for Your Stay

Conference Venue & Accommodation

Skyline Resort & Convention Center

Indore, Madhya Pradesh 452020

https://www.skylinernc.com/

Support for Students/Research Associates

  • Round-trip 3-tier AC train fare (via the shortest route).
  • Local hospitality including meals.
  • Shared accommodation for 3 nights.

Organizers and Sponsors

Supported by our partner institutions
Become a Sponsor Exclusive Partnership Opportunities Available
IPS Academy
CSAR, IPS Academy
IIT Indore
IPR, Gandhinagar
Aubal Fusion Pvt. Ltd.

Testimonials

What our participants say about CPS
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"Thank you, it was great being at CPS, it was very well organized".

Prof. Amita Das

Prof. Amita Das

IIT Delhi

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"Thanks for the nice hospitality and arrangement".

Prof. M.P. Bora

Prof. M.P. Bora

Gauhati University

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"Kudos to the organizing team for their vision and hard work in organizing the meeting. One of the best organized meetings I have attended. Also, to many attendees with whom I had a chance to interact with, for the fascinating discussions".

Prof. D. Nandi

Prof. D. Nandi

IIT Guwahati

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"Thanks for all the arrangements. Very nicely organized meeting".

Prof. B. Mukhopadhyay

Prof. B. Mukhopadhyay

IISc Bangalore

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"Thank you organizing team for making perfect arrangements. Thanks for organizing such a wonderful conference".

Dr. Bhooshan Paradkar

Dr. Bhooshan Paradkar

UM-DAE CEBS, Mumbai

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"Very well organized conference couldn't be better. Thank you to the entire team behind it".

Dr. V. Saxena

Dr. V. Saxena

IIT Delhi

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"Thank you so much to the Organizers for the wonderful arrangements and warm hospitality. It was a wonderful conference".

Dr. S. Kumar

Dr. S. Kumar

Contact Details

Get in Touch with Conference Organizers

Phone Number

0731-4014693/694

Venue Location

Skyline Resort & Convention Center
Indore, Madhya Pradesh 452020
https://www.skylinernc.com/