topics

Materials:
Active or field dependent materials • shape memory alloys • ferroelectrics & piezoelectrics • electroactive polymers • electrostrictive and magnetostrictive materials • electrorheological and magnetorheological fluids • multifunctional materials • smart composites • smart textiles • nano-reinforced • biomimetic • optic • characterization, etc.

Smart structures:
Fundamentals • concepts • design • modelling, simulation • testing, etc.

Smart systems:
Nano • micro • mechatronic • robotics • structural systems and solutions • automation • integration • packaging, etc.

Structural Control:
Active/semi-active vibration control • Semi active/hybrid damping • Active noise control • Sensors and actuators • Shape and position control • Morphing • Nano/Micro structures/systems

Health monitoring:
Sensor/actuator networks • vibration SHM • guided wave SHM • wireless communication, etc.

Energy Harvesting:
Vibration EH • nonlinear EH • piezoelectric-based EH • thermal EH, etc.

Tools and Methodologies:
Coupled-field mechanics • modelling and simulation • homogenization • numerical methods • structural integration of sensors and actuators • control methodologies • integrated system design • bioinspiration and biomimetics • embodying intelligence, etc.

Manufacturing technology:
Bonding • embedding • connection • additive, 3d/4d printing • painting • smart manufacturing, etc.

Applications:
Aerospace, mechanical, automotive and transportation • renewable energy • civil • sustainable buildings • medical and bioengineering, etc.

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