Integral University is a premier university in Lucknow, the capital city of the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. It was established under the Act Number 9 of 2004 by the State Government. The University is duly approved by the overnme University Grants Commission (UGC) undersections 2(f) and 12B of the UGC Act, 1956, Medical Council of India, Pharmacy Council of India, Indian Nursing Council, Council of Architecture, Bar Council of India, Indian Association of Physiotherapists, National Council for Teacher Education, UP State Medical Faculty and Distance Education Bureau. Integral University is accredited by NAAC(A+) and recognized as a Scientific &Industrial Research Organization (SIRO) & Public Funded Research Institution (PFRI) by the Department of Scientific & Industrial Research, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India.

The IGS Lucknow Chapter is an active local chapter of the Indian Geotechnical Society, with professional and engineers from academia and industry collaborating to promote geotechnical engineering in the region. The chapter currently has 27 members and engages in knowledge-sharing activities and professional networking. It's the 56th chapter of Indian Geotechnical Society. Prof. Syed Aqeel Ahmad serves as the Chairman of this chapter. The IGS Lucknow Chapter provides a platform for members to participate in technical discussions and contribute to the broader geotechnical community.

The Central Building Research Institute (CBRI), Roorkee, a constituent laboratory of CSIR, is India's premier national institute dedicated to building science and technology. Established in 1947, CBRI undertakes comprehensive R&D in building materials, foundations, structural safety, disaster mitigation, fire engineering, and energy-efficient housing.

As a collaborator with academic institutions and industry alike, CBRI's inclusion through an MoU adds tremendous value bringing world-class research, sustainable construction technologies, and practical industry-ready solutions that align closely with modern civil engineering education and infrastructure development needs.

The CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CRRI), New Delhi, a constituent laboratory of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), is India's premier national institute dedicated to road and transportation research. Established in 1952, CRRI has played a pivotal role in advancing pavement engineering, traffic and transportation planning, geotechnics, bridge engineering, road safety, and sustainable infrastructure development. The institute actively supports national highway development through innovative technologies, performance-based materials, recycling of industrial wastes, and carbon-neutral construction practices. With strong linkages to academia, industry, and government agencies, CSIR-CRRI provides research-driven, field-implementable solutions aligned with modern transportation infrastructure needs.

The Department of Civil Engineering, Integral University, Lucknow, offers B.Tech., M.Tech., and Ph.D. programs with a strong focus on industry- aligned education and research. The Department runs an industry-led B.Tech. program in collaboration with L&T EduTech, supported by immersive learning, internships, and site exposure. It hosts a Centre of Excellence on Sustainable Building Materials with Ultra Tech Cement Ltd. and has MoUs with CSIR-CBRI, Roorkee. Equipped with advance NABL-accredited laboratories, the Department actively undertakes consultancy, testing, and research to support sustainable and resilient infrastructure development.

The International Conference on Transportation Geotechnics and Sustainable Materials for Advanced Resilient Infrastructure (TG-SMART 2026) aims to bring together academicians, researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers to deliberate on emerging challenges and innovations in transportation geotechnics and sustainable infrastructure. The conference will focus on ground improvement, geosynthetics, waste-to- resource materials, geo-hazards, computational geotechnics, and climate- resilient infrastructure. Through technical sessions, industry interactions, poster presentations, and keynote lectures by eminent experts. TG-SMART 2026 seeks to promote research-driven, practical, and sustainable solutions for future infrastructure development.