About Us

MACE RISE 2026 (Resilient Infrastructure and Sustainable Engineering) is an International Conference organized by the Department of Civil Engineering, Mar Athanasius College of Engineering, Kothamangalam, to be held on May 07 & 08, 2026 (Hybrid Mode). The conference aims to bring together academicians, researchers, industry professionals, and students from across the globe to share knowledge, innovations, and recent advancements across all domains of civil engineering. It provides a dynamic platform for exploring emerging trends, sustainable practices, and technological developments in infrastructure and the built environment.

The conference emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and promotes research addressing real-world challenges in construction, transportation, water resources, geotechnical engineering, and environmental sustainability. Through keynote lectures, technical paper presentations, and interactive discussions, it seeks to inspire innovative solutions for resilient infrastructure. Participants are invited to submit abstracts (up to 500 words) by April 6 2026, and accepted papers will be published in ISBN-indexed conference proceedings. We warmly invite all to be part of this prestigious event and contribute to shaping the future of civil engineering.

Mar Athanasius College of Engineering pioneered engineering education in central Kerala in 1961. Managed by Mar Athanasius College Association, Aided by the Government of Kerala, the college was the first engineering college in Asia under Christian management.

The college is affiliated to APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University. MACE, as it is popularly known, has grown by leaps and bounds since. It now has six full-fledged departments apart from the two auxiliary departments of Mathematics and Science and Humanities.

The Civil Engineering Department has a team of well-qualified teachers and technical staff who constantly strive to impart quality technical education in undergraduate and post-graduate programmes. The department offers an undergraduate programme in Civil Engineering and a post-graduate programme in Structural Engineering and Construction Management, and Computer Aided Structural Engineering. To support academic excellence, the department is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including a Research Centre, specialized laboratories such as CAD Lab, Concrete Research Lab, Environmental Engineering Lab, Geotechnical Engineering Lab, Masonry Lab, Structural Engineering Lab, and Surveying Lab, as well as a well-stocked department library.

In addition to classroom training, the department places strong emphasis on providing students with practical exposure through technical visits, expert talks, and industry projects, designed to give students hands-on experience and insight into real-world engineering challenges.