International conference on multidisciplinary research

Madurai: An International Multidisciplinary Conference 2026 (IMC'26) on the theme "Innovate, Integrate & Impact," was inaugurated at The American College, Madurai, on TuesdayJ Paul Jayakar, principal and secretary of the college, emphasised the growing importance of multidisciplinary research in today's academic landscape.The two-day conference serves as a platform for interdisciplinary dialogue, academic exchange, and collaborative research aimed at addressing contemporary scientific, technological, and societal challenges. It fosters academia-industry knowledge sharing for practical and real-world applications, supports young researchers, scholars, and start-ups in showcasing their research projects and innovations, publishes high-quality research through conference proceedings, and facilitates long-term collaborations with national and international institutions, Jayakar said. IMC'26 attracted 568 participants from 47 institutions across the globe. A total of 320 research papers are being presented through oral and poster sessions across various disciplines, including physical and chemical sciences, biological sciences, mathematics and computer applications, arts, behavioural sciences, commerce, management, environmental sciences, health sciences, and related interdisciplinary domains.