2nd International Conference on Natural Hazards: Risk Analysis & Mitigation
Down to Earth 2025
2nd International Conference on
Natural Hazards: Risk Analysis & Mitigation
– Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering (Scopus-indexed)
- The deadline for regular registration and full length manuscript submission has been extended to 30th October 2025.
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.
IMPORTANT DATES
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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.
IMPORTANT DATES
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| 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 |
The following topics will be covered during the conference
The list is indicative and not exhaustive
The following topics will be covered during the conference
The list is indicative and not exhaustive
Hydrological Hazard assessment and mitigation
Environmental Hazards
Geotechnical and Earthquake Hazards and mitigation
Disaster-Resilient Infrastructure
Engineering Innovations for Natural Hazards assessment
ABOUT US
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.
Faculty expertise spans diverse specializations, fostering a dynamic research environment in Hydro-geology, Water Resources, Structural Engineering, Natural Hazards, Environmental Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, and Transportation Engineering. Additionally, the department actively engages in consultancy services for infrastructure projects.
About Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology (SMIT)
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.
In Collaboration With
About Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority (SSDMA)
Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority (SSDMA) is a part of State Government and is a nodal institution for planning, co-ordination and monitoring for disaster prevention, mitigation, preparedness and management. SSDMA lays down policies on disaster management for the state. It approves disaster management plan in accordance to the guidelines laid down by National Authority and co-ordinates its implementation. It provides guidelines and reviews the measures being taken for mitigation, capacity building and preparedness by the Government and issue guidelines as necessary. SSDMA recommends provision of funds for mitigation and preparedness measures.
Glimpse of
Down to Earth 2019
Photos from Previous Conferences
The Down to Earth 2019, 1st International Conference organised by the Department of Civil Engineering, Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology, focused on Water Security and Sustainability was a grand success. Participants from different parts of India and neighbouring countries took part in the conference. The conference was organised with the support of the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (Government of India).
The occasion was graced by the eminent speakers like Prof. Sharad Kumar Jain, Director, National Institute of Hydrology, Roorkee, Late Prof. Prashant Kumar Champatiray, Group Head, Geosciences and Disaster Management Studies Group, Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (ISRO), Dehradun, Prof. Suresh Chand Rai, University of Delhi and many others.
Participants from prestigious institutions like IIT Kanpur, IIT Kharagpur, IIT Madras, IIT Delhi, IIT Guwahati, AIIMS Delhi, BITS Pilani, NIT Silchar, IIEST Shibpur, Tribhuvan University (Nepal), Manipal Institute of Technology (MAHE), BIT Mersa, and Manipal University Jaipur participated in the conference and contributed papers. A total of 60 abstracts were received, of which 34 were shortlisted for presentation. Selected papers were published in Springer Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering (Scopus Indexed).
In Collaboration With
About Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority (SSDMA)
Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority (SSDMA) is a part of State Government and is a nodal institution for planning, co-ordination and monitoring for disaster prevention, mitigation, preparedness and management. SSDMA lays down policies on disaster management for the state. It approves disaster management plan in accordance to the guidelines laid down by National Authority and co-ordinates its implementation. It provides guidelines and reviews the measures being taken for mitigation, capacity building and preparedness by the Government and issue guidelines as necessary. SSDMA recommends provision of funds for mitigation and preparedness measures.
Publication
Selected papers will be considered for publication in Scopus-indexed “Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering (Springer)”.
Note : Selected papers from the conference will be published by Springer as a proceedings book volume. Springer will conduct quality checks on the accepted papers and only papers that pass these checks will be published.
Springer Nature does not charge any money for publication of Non-Open Access content. Abstracts/extended abstracts and short papers (less than 4 pages) are not considered for publication.
Plenary Speakers
You couldn't get in better hands
Prof. Rajib Shaw
Professor in Graduate School of Media and Governance. Keio University's Shonan Fujisawa Campus (SFC), Japan.
Prof. Vinod K. Sharma
Professor, Disaster Management and Vice Chairman Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority, Govt. of Sikkim
Keynote Speakers
You couldn't get in better hands
Prof. Hemant B. Kaushik
Department of Civil Engineering & Centre for Disaster Management and Research, IIT Guwahati
Dr. Mahesh Reddy Gade
School of Civil and Environmental Engineering IIT Mandi
Prof. Surya Parkash
Professor and Head, Geo-Meteorological Risks Management Division National Institute of Disaster Management
Prof. Pijush Samui
Professor & Dean (Planning & Development), Department of Civil Engineering NIT Patna
Prof. Brajesh Kr. Dubey
Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Kharagpur
Prof. Subrata Chakraborty
Professor (HAG) and former Head, Department of Civil Engineering, IIEST Shibpur
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