<p>The second International Conference on Advances in Thermal System Materials and Design Engineering (ATSMDE) which featured the most recent findings from research organizations and higher education was held on December 27–28 2024 in the Mechanical Engineering Department of Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI) Mumbai; in the Association with Directorate of Technical Education Maharashtra State University of Mumbai; Institute of Chemical Technology Mumbai; and the Mechanical Engineering Department of the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay</p>