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ISSS Journal of Micro and Smart Systems is published twice in a year by the Institute of Smart Structures & Systems which is a registered society under the Registrar of Societies, Karnataka, India. This journal publishes original research articles, review articles and short communications in all areas of smart materials, structures, health monitoring, MEMS and smart systems. Started in 2012, the journal issues include extended articles from important conference/ symposia proceedings which are of interest to scientists involved in Smart materials/Systems technology. The Journal will give primary importance to the quality of articles and will strive to keep minimum processing time for publication. Started as the Journal of ISSS, since 2017, this journal is co-published by Springer as ISSS Journal of Micro and Smart Systems.

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Aims and Scope

The ISSS Journal of Micro and Smart Systems would publish reviews, full–length papers, and short communications exploring the relationships between Smart Materials, Structures and Systems. The journal plans to establish itself as the leading source of primary communication for scientists investigating the interdisciplinary areas of micro and Smart Structures, Systems and properties of all Smart engineering materials some of which are listed below:

Multiphysics

Theoretical And Computational Advancements And Industrial Applications Of Mechanics, Acoustics, Electromagnetics, Magnetics, Electrics, Fluidics, Chemistry, Thermodynamics, Structures, Materials Science, Biology, Etc.

Bio-Nanotechnology

Bio-photonics, Bio-mechanics, Bio-manipulation

Smart Materials

Conducting, Electroactive Or Chiral Polymers, Smart Ceramics, Smart Composites, Micro-and Nano-structured Materials, Self-assembled Materials, Liquid Crystals, Biomaterials, Etc.

Sensing and Actuation

Electric, Magnetic, Acoustic, Electromagnetic, Infrared, Optical, Chemical, Inertial, Mechanical, Biological Etc

Fabrication Technologies

Tools, Processes, And Materials, Vacuum Technologies, New Fabrication And Integration Techniques For Both Silicon And Non-silicon Materials, Top-down And Bottom-up Approaches, Low Cost Approaches, Packaging

Electronics

Integration Of Interface Circuits With Micro-and Nano-scale Devices, Reliability And Sensitivity Enhancement

RF MEMS & MOEMS

Switches, Phase Shifters, Reconfigurable Antennas, Integrated Optics, Optical Fibre Technology, Tunable Optics

Controls

Structural Acoustic Control, Real-time Implementation, Stability Of Adaptive Structures

Structural Health Monitoring

Damage Assessment, Alleviation, And Health Monitoring Of Composites, Aerospace Structures, Civil Infrastructures And Transportation Vehicles; Self-healing Structures

Applications

Smart Materials And Sensors In Defense ,agriculture, Aerospace, Automobile, Biomedical, Etc; Field Implementations Of Sensor Networks

Types of Articles

Full-length Research Papers

(up to 10 journal pages). Reports of original scientific research, techniques and applications.

Short Communications/Technical Notes

(up to 4 journal pages). These are short technical communications containing information typically insufficient for publication as a full scientific article but revealing new technical procedures. These are also expected to serve as Rapid Communication of significant research outcomes or new innovative concepts.

Topical Review Articles

(up to 20 journal pages) These are intended to summarize currently accepted practice and report on some of the recent progress in areas requiring special attention. Please check with the editorial board on the suitability of a topic before preparing the manuscript for submission.

Periodicity & Distribution

Presently the journal is published biannually. Journal of ISSS will be distributed in print as well as online. The online access will be provided for members of ISSS. Subscription and distribution will be managed by Springer directly. However special subscription rates would be applicable for life members of ISSS. But libraries of institutions that are corporate members of ISSS will get special rate.

Editorial Board

Designation Name Affiliation
Dr. Veda Sandeep Nagaraja Editor-in-Chief S. Gopalakrishnan, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
Prof. S. Mohan, (Rtd.) Associate Editors Ashwin Seshia Fellow, Queens’ College University of Cambridge, Department of Engineering, UK
Dr. A. R. Upadhya, (Rtd.) Associate Editors Amitava Das Gupta Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
Dr. B. R. Vidyashankar Associate Editors A. Arockiarajan, Professor Department of Applied Mechanics, IIT, Madras
Dr. P. D. Mangalgiri Associate Editors Ayech Benjeddou Institut Supérieur de Mécanique de Paris, France
Prof. S. Gopalakrishnan Associate Editors B.R. Vidyashankar General Electric, Bangalore
Prof. S. Gopalakrishnan Associate Editors Bishakh Bhattacharyya Dr.Gurumukh D.Mehta and Veena M. Mehta Chair Professor Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology
Prof. S. Gopalakrishnan Associate Editors Bishakh Bhattacharyya Dr.Gurumukh D.Mehta and Veena M. Mehta Chair Professor Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology
Prof. S. Gopalakrishnan Associate Editors Christian Boller Institut für Zerstörungsfreie Prüfverfahren Campus, Germany
Prof. S. Gopalakrishnan Associate Editors Girish Jayant Phatak Centre for Material for Electronics Technology, Pune
Prof. S. Gopalakrishnan Associate Editors Gopalkrishna Hegde Biosystems Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
Prof. S. Gopalakrishnan Associate Editors K. Vijayaraju Aeronautical development Agency, Bangalore
Prof. S. Gopalakrishnan Associate Editors Lalita Udupa Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Michigan State University, USA
Prof. S. Gopalakrishnan Associate Editors MS Giridhar Laboratory for Electro-Optic Systems (LEOS), Indian Space Research organization, Bangalore
Prof. S. Gopalakrishnan Associate Editors Mira Mitra Department of Aerospace Engineering, IIT Kharagpur
Prof. S. Gopalakrishnan Associate Editors P.D. Mangalgiri Department of Aerospace Engineering, IIT, Kanpur
Prof. S. Gopalakrishnan Associate Editors Prosenjit Sen Center for Nano-Science and Engineering IISc, Bangalore
Prof. S. Gopalakrishnan Associate Editors Ranjan Ganguli Department of Aerospace Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
Prof. S. Gopalakrishnan Associate Editors Murali Ghantasala Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering,Western Michigan University USA
Prof. S. Gopalakrishnan Associate Editors Shekar Bhansali Alcatel-Lucent Professor and Chair of the Electrical and
Computer Engineering Department Florida International University, USA
Prof. S. Gopalakrishnan Associate Editors Soumyo Mukherji IITB, Bombay Professor, Department of Biosciences and
Bioengineering Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
Prof. S. Gopalakrishnan Associate Editors Vijay K Varadan Distinguished Professor of Electrical Engineering, & Biomedical Engineering,
Professor of Neurosurgery (University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences) University of Arkansas, USA
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Award Nomination & Application Form

Last date to file nominations is June 30th, 2025.

ISSS Awards

ISSS Young Scientist Award

ISSS presents a Young Scientist Award for outstanding researchers (aged below 40 years as on the nomination/submission deadline) for their work done in India in the area of micro and smart systems. From 2015, this award carries an ISSS Medal, a Citation, and a Cash prize of Rs 50,000. This award is for someone who has carried out extensive research beyond their academic programs, on a topic relevant to this area.
Nomination in the prescribed form should include the list of publications and a short description of the nominee’s contributions. Nomination by “self” should be supported by reference letters by two experts familiar with the nominee’s work. Nomination by an ISSS member should be seconded by another ISSS member or a subject expert and should contain a brief justification for the nomination. Nomination by Head of Institution should contain details of the nominee’s work at the institute and a recommendation from an expert such as thesis supervisor or a senior member of faculty.
The winner is required to make a brief overview of his/her recent research work and receive the award at a special session organized by ISSS, online or in person.
Nomination format is available to download. Nominations will be carried forward for subsequent years, provided the nominee meets other requirements of this award. Nominations may be sent to admin@isssonline.in .
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ISSS Technology Award

ISSS has initiated a Technology Award for scientists/engineers who undertake major initiatives to commercialize a product in the area of micro and smart systems.  The award will carry a Citation and a Cash prize of Rs 50,000.

This award is intended to promote technology development, innovation and entrepreneurship in India in the area of micro and smart systems. This award is intended to recognize contributions made by (i) an entrepreneur who has set up, or is at an advanced stage of setting up start-ups pertinent to the general area devices or systems using micro and nano technologies and applications or (ii) someone who have championed the cause of commercialization with appropriate technology innovation, leading to a product or application.

Please note that the nominee is expected to have demonstrated maturity towards commercialization of the product or has made sustained progress towards commercialization during the recent years. Documentary proofs for claims may be included with the nomination form. Nominations for this award in the prescribed format may be sent to admin@isssonline.in by the deadline and may be made by self, head of organization or ISSS members.

Nomination by “self” should be supported by reference letters by two experts familiar with the nominee’s work. Nomination by an ISSS member or the Head of Institution should be seconded by another ISSS member or a subject expert. Nominations will be valid for up to three years.

Nomination format is available online.  Nominations may be sent to admin@isssonline.in.

The winner is required to make  a short presentation summarising his/her activities and receive the award at a special session at the ISSS conference.  In order to keep the standards high, the judging panel may choose not to offer this award in a given year.

ISSS presents distinguished service awards to deserving individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the research and development of the Micro and Smart Systems areas in India through their academic or professional work, service to ISSS or service to national initiatives/programs.  Nominees are selected solely by the Governing Council and no nominations or representations are solicited for this special honor.  In the past, society have recognized the following individuals

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Distinguished Service Awards

ISSS presents distinguished service awards to deserving individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the research and development of the Micro and Smart Systems areas in India through their academic or professional work, service to ISSS or service to national initiatives/programs. Nominees are selected solely by the Governing Council and no nominations or representations are solicited for this special honor. In the past, society have recognized the following individuals

ISSS Student Awards

ISSS has instituted special student awards for full time regular students in India to recognize their outstanding contributions in the area of micro and smart systems. There are separate categories for undergraduate (BSc, BE, BTech, etc) and postgraduate (MSc, MS, ME, MTech, MPhil, etc). To qualify for these awards, the student(s) should have completed the reported work during the respective academic programs.

A summary/synopsis of the research work during the tenure of the respective degree program may be sent for consideration for these awards.   In the case of UG award, an individual or a team of up to four members can submit their contributions. For the UG award, a three-minute video describing the project outcome and for PG and PhD award a five-minute video describing the project outcome should be submitted.

Supervisor/guide of the student(s) is required to give an undertaking that the work was carried out during the respective academic course program for which the submission is considered. The Academic supervisor(s) of award winning students will be given a Commendation Certificate.  Students of integrated degree programs may be considered for the award category based on their year of enrollment. Please note that one person will be considered only once for one category of award.

  • ISSS UG Student Project Awards: Rs. 15,000   Eligibility: Student of BSc, BE, B.Tech, or equivalent undergradualte degree programs.  Submissions are limited to 4 pages and should highlight the project work reported.
  • ISSS Post Graduate Student Award:  Rs. 20,000 Eligibility: MSc, ME, MTech, MS, or MPhil .or equivalent postgraduate degree programs.  Submissions are limited to 4 pages and should highlight the thesis/ research/ project work reported.
  • ISSS PhD Thesis Award:  Rs. 25,000  Submissions may include a synopsis of the research towards the PhD degree and a list of all publications and/or patents during the course of research.  The Award jury may select a winner who will be informed.

Submissions for these awards should be sent directly to admin@isssonline.in.

Award winners will be given a Memento, Cash prize as above, and an Award Certificate.  The Academic supervisor(s) of award winning students will be given a Commendation Certificate.

  • Student projects executed at NPMASS supported National MEMS Design Centres are specially welcome for this competition.
  • Decision of the awards committee appointed by the governing council of ISSS will be final in all respects.
  • The committee may not offer an award if it does not find a suitable candidate in a given category.
  • A second prize for up to one of the student award categories may be included in a given year.
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