Organizing Committee

Mihai Iordache received the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from the Politehnica University of Bucharest, Romania, in 1967 and 1977, respectively. He is a Full Professor in the Electrical Department, Politehnica University of Bucharest, where he is working in the areas of circuit analysis and simulation, and in the Electrical Engineering Fundamentals. He is Doctoral Advisor at the Politehnica University of Bucharest, and the author or co-author of more than 400 journal papers and 50 books. He is also a reviewer of different Scientific Conferences in the Analysis and Simulation Circuits. His research interests include nonlinear circuits, symbolic analysis circuits, and computer-aided design of large-scale circuits, decomposition techniques for large-scale circuit analysis and simulation, topological analysis of electric circuits, wireless transfer power, and analysis and simulation of the electrical machines. He was the recipient of the 2000 Romanian Academy Award of the 2004 Romanian Engineer Association. He is IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) member, AIER (Romanian Association for the Electrical Engineers) and also ROAMSE (Romanian Association for the Advancement of Modelling and Simulation Techniques in Enterprises) member. PHD ssupervisor from 1997 (4 PHD students with grand, 6 PHD students without grand and 31 PHDs) chairman and scientific committee at the different National and International Conferences (SNET, ATEE, ICATE, OPTIM, SMACD, ECCTD, SCS, ISSCS, ELS, DAS). Reviewer at : IEEE Transaction on Analog Integrated Circuits and Signal Processing, Revue Roumaine de Science et Technologie - Électrotechnique et Énergetique, Bucarest, Annals of the Craiova university, Circuits and Systems (IEEE - CAS), International symposiums: EEA, SMACD, ATEE, OPTIM, ECCTD, SCS, ISSCS. Research grants and projects as director. Setting up (coordinating) research laboratories: Simulation and Modelling of Electric Circuits. Published papers: 40 books, 112 articles  with WOS, 350 articles and 48 research projects.

Carola Esposito Corcione received her Ph.D. degree in Materials Science and Technology in
May 2004, from the University of Salento (Italy). From January 2005, she has been an
Assistant Professor at the University of Salento. From January 2022, she has been an associate
professor at the University of Salento. Her research interest focuses on the rheological,
thermal and transport properties of innovative polymeric materials and in particular of
polymer based nano-composites, bio-polymers, largely employed in industrial applications
(such as coatings, solar energy materials, automotive, medical, additive manufacturing,
circular economy, reuse and recycle) focusing on the relationship between processing,
structure and properties. She is the author of about 179 papers published in international
journals, 100 presentations at international conferences, and 4 patents (hindex 43).

Yves Grohens was the head of the Laboratory for Engineering of Materials (LIMATB now
IRDL) located at the University of South Brittany (UBS), France from 2002 to 2012. He is the
vice rector of the UBS University from 2006 to 2010 and since 2020. He is now involved in
the creation of research 3D Printing Platform (COMPOSITIC, 20 engineers) shared with
some SME on new technologies of high performances composites design and manufacturing.
He is a teacher for graduate and under-graduate students on interface sciences, adhesion and
eco-design, 3D printing of bio and nanocomposites. He published 450 papers, 4 books, 10
patents, was invited in 100 conferences and supervised 50 PhD students.
His research interests include interface science in nano and bio-composites. He is also
involved in research on confinement in model thin films and its applications. Additive
manufacturing of (bio)polymers and their blends and bio-composites. Interfaces and adhesion
of polymers with natural reinforcing agents is one of the hot topics for applications in
transportations and others. He is involved in many French and European networks focus on
these topics. He is working with most of the French and some international companies as
Arkema, PSA, Safran, Cooper Standard, Continental, CSP, Airbus, etc..

Jianhua Zhou is a full professor in the School of Biomedical Engineering at Sun Yat-sen University (Guangzhou, China). He received his Ph.D. in chemistry from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. He was a visiting scholar at Harvard University, Queen’s University (Kingston, Canada), and Swansea University (Wales, UK). His research interests are in a wide range of in vitro diagnosis (IVD) and rapid detection, microfluidic technology, biological/chemical sensing, advanced micro/nano processing technology, wearable sensing and human-machine interface, AI-assisted high throughput technology, Image-mediated diagnosis and treatment, artificial organs and regenerative medicine, etc.

Harekrushna Sahoo is currently working as a Professor of Chemistry at NIT (National Institute of Technology) in Rourkela, India. He previously served as a guest scientist at the Max-Bergmann Center (Dresden, Germany). He completed his Ph.D. at Jacobs University Bremen (Bremen, Germany) in 2006, prior to engaging in postdoctoral research at the University of Massachusetts (Amherst, USA) and Technical University Dresden (Dresden, Germany). His research chiefly focuses on biophysical chemistry to understand the denaturation, renaturation and aggregation mechanism of various types of proteins, along with the impact of environmental stress conditions. He has more than 13 years of teaching experience in General Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Supramolecular Chemistry, Structure and Function of Biomolecules, Biophysical Chemistry, and Optical Spectroscopy. He has published more than 80 research articles in peer-reviewed international journals and authored or co-authored several book chapters. He has received international fellowships from different funding agencies like RSC, DAAD, NAWA and ICMR-DHR recently.

Bong-Joong Kim is the Dean of the School of Materials Science and Engineering at Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), Korea, where he has been a professor since 2012. He previously held postdoctoral positions at Brookhaven National Laboratory’s Center for Functional Nanomaterials (2010–2012) and Purdue University (2009–2010). Additionally, he served as a visiting scientist at IBM T.J. Watson Research Center (2005–2012). Dr. Kim earned his Ph.D. in Materials Engineering from Purdue University in 2008. Recognized for his contributions to academia and research, he has received numerous accolades, including the GIST Best Lecture Award (2023), the GIST Research Award for the highest impact factor (2021), a commendation from Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT (2021), and a Presidential Award for Promotion of Science and Technology (2025). His research focuses on the design and synthesis of organic and inorganic nanostructures and the investigation of their properties in device formats. He aims to advance the controlled growth of nanowires, nanotubes, and nanoparticles with precision and reproducibility, leveraging their unique properties for applications in catalysis, electronics, optoelectronics, thermoelectrics, and sensors.

Fouad Damiri is a professor and researcher at Hassan II University of Casablanca, Morocco, specializing in biomaterials, with a particular focus on biohydrogels, polymer science, and functional materials. He completed postdoctoral research at the Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Belgium, where he developed advanced expertise in biomaterials and interdisciplinary research. Prof. Damiri has built a strong academic and scientific profile through his contributions to international research, including peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and collaborative projects. His research focuses on the design and development of innovative hydrogel systems for applications in drug delivery, tissue engineering, agriculture, and environmental sustainability. He is a member of the organizing committee of the 7^th International Congress on Biohydrogels 2026 and actively contributes to promoting scientific exchange and interdisciplinary collaboration in the field of biomaterials. In addition, he serves as a reviewer and editor for several international scientific journals, contributing to the advancement and quality of research in his field. Prof. Damiri is committed to mentoring young researchers and advancing innovation in sustainable and functional biomaterials.

Garima Nain is currently an Industrial Postdoctoral Fellow at Airbus Central Research and Technology, Munich, Germany. She is sponsored by the Indo-German Science and Technology Centre (IGSTC) with the Industrial Postdoctoral Fellowship (IPDF). Before this, she was a Research Associate in the Computer Science and Engineering department at the Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar, India. She completed her PhD in the Information Technology department from ABV-Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management, Gwalior, MP, India in 2025. Her research interests include Additive manufacturing, Deep Learning, Mass customization, Smart Manufacturing, Continual learning, and Industry 5.0. She has published several high-impact papers, presented work at numerous conferences, and serves as a reviewer for many journals.

El-Kaber HACHEM is a Professor at the Faculty of Sciences, Moulay Ismail University, Meknes - Morocco, holder of a doctorate in physics of soft matter & colloids and expert in E-Learning . He is responsible for the research team: " Innovative Research & Applied Physics ", author of several indexed publications, member of the editorial team and member of the " peer reviewers " of more than 5 international journals and member of the organizing committees/scientists from a series of national and international conferences. He conducts research in three fields: the Physics of Soft Matter ( Polymer-Clay Hybrids, Stability of Micro-Emulsions, Physics of Biological Membranes ), Renewable Energies ( Hybrid Photovoltaic/Thermal "PV/T" Solar System ) and the Development of an Intelligent Tutor for E-Learning.

William W. Yu got his Ph.D. degree from the Institute of Chemistry of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. He is a professor of Shandong University. His research interests include quantum dots, solar cells, LEDs, flexible electronics and electrochromism.

Guijun Bi is a Principal Scientist with Guangdong Academy of Sciences. He is the director of Center for Advanced Laser and Additive Manufacturing Technologies.  He graduated from Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology in Germany in 2004 and received his PhD from RWTH-Aachen University. From 2008 to 2021, Dr Bi served as Senior Scientist and Group Manager of Joining & Machining Group of Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology, under Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore. He was also the PhD student supervisor at Nanyang Technical University and National University of Singapore. His research areas include advanced laser manufacturing, additive manufacturing, welding and joining, and intelligent manufacturing. Dr Bi was the principal investigator for more than 10 major R & D projects of Singapore and China, out of which 3 achievements won the A*Star Aerospace Program awards. He has published more than 160 SCI journal papers with > 7400 citations and H-index 51 (Web of Science). He is listed as Elsevier and Stanford University's Top 2% Scientists (since year 2021), as well as Lifetime Impact Scientist (since year 2024).

Chung-Chan Hung is a Distinguished Professor and Chong Hong Chair Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at National Cheng Kung University (NCKU), Taiwan. He earned his Ph.D. and M.S. from the University of Michigan and specializes in high-performance concrete, structural engineering, and earthquake-resistant design. Dr. Hung is Director of NCKU’s Research Center for Earthquake Engineering and an Adjunct Research Fellow at the National Center for Research on Earthquake Engineering (NCREE). He is a Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and has received multiple national research awards in Taiwan. His work focuses on advancing concrete materials and improving the seismic resilience of infrastructure.

Jamilson Dantas is an Assistant Professor at the Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE), Brazil, where he earned his M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Computer Science. His research interests include performance and dependability evaluation, stochastic modeling, Markov chains, Petri nets, and formal methods for the analysis and simulation of computer and communication systems. He is actively involved in applied research projects funded by national and state agencies. These include a FINEP-supported project on intelligent urban mobility and electric two-wheel vehicles, integrating IoT, cloud/edge computing, V2X connectivity, and energy-efficiency optimization, as well as a state-funded initiative under the Cientista Arretado program focused on artificial intelligence and natural language processing for automated fiscal compliance and public sector innovation. His work emphasizes real-world deployment, performance evaluation, reliability, and societal impact.

Seyed R. Saeid Rahimian Koloor is a Senior Scientist at the Universität der Bundeswehr München in Germany, where he contributes to the Institute for Structural Engineering within the Department of Civil Engineering and Environmental Sciences. He earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in Applied Mechanics and Design from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), achieving distinction for his research in composite materials and structural mechanics. Dr. Koloor’s work focuses on fracture mechanics, fatigue behavior, computational and experimental mechanics, and the modeling of advanced composite materials and structures. With extensive international academic and research experience, he has served in multiple postdoctoral and scientific roles and has collaborated on multidisciplinary projects across Europe and Asia. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications, acted as a reviewer and guest editor for international journals, and continues to lead and participate in research initiatives in composite mechanics, finite element modeling, and structural reliability.

Radu Godina is an Assistant Professor in the Departamento de Engenharia Mecânica e Industrial (DEMI) at the NOVA School of Science and Technology, Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, Portugal, and a researcher with the UNIDEMI – Unidade de Investigação e Desenvolvimento em Engenharia Mecânica e Industrial research unit, which is part of the Associated Laboratory of Intelligent Systems (LASI). He earned his Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering and Management from the University of Beira Interior (UBI), Covilhã, Portugal. Dr. Godina has authored and co-authored well over 180 peer-reviewed publications in international journals, books, and conference proceedings on topics including industrial symbiosis, sustainability, lean manufacturing, electric vehicles, circular economy, life cycle assessment, and quality control. He serves on the Board of Directors of UNIDEMI, coordinates the Master in Maritime Logistics program, and leads research initiatives such as projects on additive manufacturing (e.g., Smart-WAAM) and mobility for maritime logistics (M4ML). Dr. Godina is a full member of the European Operations Management Association (EurOMA) and the Industrial Engineering and Operations Management Society (IEOM), and he has recently been appointed to the editorial board of Scientific Reports (Nature portfolio) in the sustainability section. His research combines academic excellence with industrial relevance and international collaboration.

Yao Sun, PhD, MSc, BEng, DIC, FHEA, M.ASCE, is a Full Professor of Structural Engineering in the College of Civil Engineering at Hunan University in Changsha, China. His research focuses on advanced metal structures, structural fire engineering, metal additive manufacturing, and high-performance construction materials. With an international academic background that includes a PhD in Structural Engineering and recognition such as Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy and membership in ASCE, Prof. Sun has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and contributes actively to global research through editorial work, collaborative projects, and leadership in structural engineering innovation.

Conrado Ramos Moreira Afonso is an Associate Professor (Professor Associado IV) in the Department of Materials Engineering (DEMa) at the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), Brazil, where he also serves as a permanent faculty member of the Graduate Program in Materials Science and Engineering. He holds a B.Sc., M.Sc., and D.Sc. in Materials Engineering from UFSCar, with part of his doctoral research conducted at the University of Florida, and completed postdoctoral work at UNICAMP and the Universitat Politècnica de València in Spain. His research focuses on rapid solidification of metallic alloys, electron microscopy, advanced titanium, aluminum, and ferrous alloys, gas atomization, spray forming, and laser-cladded coatings. Prof. Afonso has published widely in international journals, supervises graduate research, and leads projects in advanced materials processing and microstructural characterization.