Program Overview
Program Overview
IECMA 2026 Program - Day 1
Session 1. Automation and Control Systems
Date: 12 May 2026 (Tuesday)
Time: 9:00 (CEST, Basel) | 03:00 (EDT, New York) | 15:00 (CST Asia, Beijing)
| Time (CEST) |
Speaker | Title |
|
09:00-09:10 |
Prof. Dr. Antonio J. Marques Cardoso |
Opening Remarks from the Event Chair |
| 09:10-09:20 | Prof. Dr. James Lam Session Chair |
Welcome from the Session Chair |
| 09:20-09:50 | Prof Dr. Mohammed Chadli Keynote Speaker |
Fault Detection Filter Design for a Class of Nonlinear Systems |
| 09:50-10:20 | Prof. Dr. Ka-Wai Kwok Keynote Speaker |
Soft Robotic Actuation and Control for Applications in MRI-Guided Interventions |
| 10:20-10:35 |
Sinan Atici |
Intelligent Security Hardening of SCADA Systems using Machine Learning Algorithms |
|
10:35-10:50 |
Alperen Acer Selected Speaker |
Singular Frequencies based Robust PID Controller Design and Analysis in Parameter Space |
| 10:50-11:05 |
Oumaima Echab |
A Low-Cost Arduino Validation of a Nonlinear Control Technique for a Standalone Photovoltaic System |
| 11:05-11:20 | Abhishek Bajirao Katkar Selected Speaker |
Neural Architecture Search-Driven Multi-Objective Coordinated Load Frequency Control and Automatic Voltage Regulation for Renewable-Dominated Multi-Area Power Systems |
| 11:20-11:35 |
Charles Pereira Dos Santos |
Comparative Evaluation of Lightweight Neural Models for Embedded Automation and Control Using Temperature and Humidity Times–Series on ESP32 |
| 11:35-14:00 | Break |
Session 3. Machines Design & Additive Manufacturing
Date: 12 May 2026 (Tuesday)
Time: 14:00 (CEST, Basel) | 08:00 (EDT, New York) | 20:00 (CST Asia, Beijing)
| Time (CEST) |
Speaker | Title |
|
14:00-14:10 |
Prof. Dr. Kai Cheng Session Chair |
Welcome from the Session Chair |
| 14:10:14:40 | Prof. Dr. Ayman El-Refaie Keynote Speaker |
Advanced Electrical Drivetrains for Propulsion Applications |
| 14:40-15:05 | Prof. Dr. Nikolaos Tapoglou Invited Speaker |
Digital Transformation of Gear Engineering: Simulation-Driven Approaches to Manufacturing and Performance Characterisation |
| 15:05-15:20 | Raul Campilho Selected Speaker |
Design and Structural Assessment of a Modular Vision Module for Deep-Water Robotic Manipulation |
| 15:20-15:35 | Bruno A. G. Sousa Selected Speaker |
Flexural Behavior of Material-Extruded PLA Components: Analytical, Experimental and Numerical Assessment of Stiffness and Strength |
| 15:35-15:50 | Filipa Ribeiro Selected Speaker |
Development of Multifunctional Composite Sandwich Panels: Process and Optimization |
| 15:50-16:05 | Shafiga Safar Alakbarova Selected Speaker |
Structural and Optical Engineering of SiC/PVP Nanocomposite Films for Machine-Integrated Functional Components |
| 16:05-16:20 | Hugo Elias Camargo & Marvin H. Cheng Selected Speakers |
Investigating Human Responses to Demolition Robots in a Simulated Construction Environment |
| 16:20-16:35 | Patrick Cuyubamba Selected Speaker |
Using Differentiable Simulations for the Design of Bistable Dome Shell Structures |
IECMA 2026 Program - Day 2
Session 2. Condition Monitoring and Fault Diagnosis
Date: 13 May 2026 (Wednesday)
Time: 9:00 (CEST, Basel) | 03:00 (EDT, New York) | 15:00 (CST Asia, Beijing)
| Time (CEST) |
Speaker | Title |
|
09:00-09:10 |
Prof. Dr. Stefano Mariani |
Welcome from the Session Chair |
| 09:10-09:40 | Prof. Dr. Yashar Eftekhar Azam Keynote Speaker |
Rethinking Structural Inference Under Uncertainty: Toward Long-Term Digital Twins Without Load Knowledge |
| 09:40-10:05 | Prof. Dr. Zeng Guofeng Invited Speaker |
Guideway Condition Monitoring, Assessment and Maintenance Technology: Practices from the Shanghai High-Speed Maglev Line |
| 10:05-10:20 | Nikolaos E. Karkalos Selected Speaker |
Comparative Study on Modeling of Temperature Field During Peripheral Grinding of Steel Parts Using Machine Learning Methods |
| 10:20-10:35 |
Mohrem Abdelkrim |
Design and Implementation of an SDM630-Based Energy Monitoring System for Three-Phase Electrical Machine Applications |
|
10:35-10:50 |
Svetlana Boshnakova Selected Speaker |
Ultrasound Condition Monitoring Of Existing Imperfections In Static Equipment |
| 10:50-11:05 |
Maciej Skowron |
Optimization Techniques for Convolutional Neural Network Architectures Applied to PMSM Motor Diagnostics |
| 11:05-11:20 |
Jefferson Brandão da Costa |
A Computer Vision-Based System for Automated Inspection of Battery Solder Joints |
| 11:20-14:00 | Break |
Session 6. Mechatronics/Electromechatronics
Date: 13 May 2026 (Wednesday)
Time: 14:00 (CEST, Basel) | 08:00 (EDT, New York) | 20:00 (CST Asia, Beijing)
| Time (CEST) |
Speaker | Title |
|
14:00-14:10 |
Prof. Dr. Marco Ceccarelli Session Chair |
Welcome from the Session Chair |
| 14:10-14:40 | Prof. Dr. Juan Carlos A. Jáuregui Correa Keynote Speaker |
AI-Driven Prediction of Remaining Useful Life for Intelligent Machinery Health Management |
| 14:40-15:05 | Prof. Dr. Cristian Copiluși Invited Speaker |
Approaches Regarding Exoskeleton Design for Children Walking Assistance |
| 15:05-15:20 | Sonia Rozbiewska Selected Speaker |
Mechatronic Systems for Countering Maritime Piracy: An Analysis of Automated Threat Detection Technologies |
| 15:20-15:35 | Prof. Dr. Vitaliy Korendiy & Ihor Kryvuliak Selected Speakers |
Structural and Parametric Synthesis of Biomimetic Upper-Limb Exoskeleton Mechanisms for Motor Function Restoration |
| 15:35-15:50 | Mohammed Khadem Selected Speaker |
Adaptive Shield Mechanism for UAVs Ensuring Reliable Structural Performance During Thermal Monitoring of Heritage Sites |
| 15:50-16:05 | Maria Garossa Solana Selected Speaker |
Development of a Low-Cost Hexapod Robot Mobility Aid for People with Visual Impairment |
| 16:05-16:20 | Carlos Mouteira Selected Speaker |
Reconciling Ingress Protection and Thermal Management in Sealed Motor Enclosures for Low-Cost Delta Robots |
| 16:20-16:35 | Rosaura Anaid Suarez Santillan Selected Speaker |
Mechatronic System Design of a Low-Cost Near-Infrared Vein Visualization Platform Based on Optoelectronic Integration |
IECMA 2026 Program - Day 3
Session 5. Electromechanical Energy Conversion Systems
Date: 14 May 2026 (Thursday)
Time: 9:00 (CEST, Basel) | 03:00 (EDT, New York) | 15:00 (CST Asia, Beijing)
| Time (CEST) |
Speaker | Title |
|
09:00-09:10 |
Prof. Dr. Giacomo Scelba |
Welcome from the Session Chair |
| 09:10-09:40 | Prof. Dr. Salvatore Foti Keynote Speaker |
Impact of Multilevel Converters on Electromechanical Energy Conversion |
| 09:40-10:05 | Prof. Dr. Luigi Danilo Tornello Invited Speaker |
Resolution of Rotor Position Measurement: Modelling and Impact on Speed Estimation |
| 10:05-10:20 | Mohammed Aroudj Selected Speaker |
Comparative Performance Analysis of Spur and Chevron Gears in Wind Turbine Applications |
| 10:20-10:35 |
Anoop Gupta |
Electrical Sliding Behaviour of Solid Lubricant-Reinforced Copper Composites for Slip Ring Applications |
Flash Poster Session
| Time (CEST) |
Speaker | Title |
|
10:35-10:40 |
Ana R. C. R. Vieira Poster Presenter |
Automated Dimensional and Geometric Inspection of Metal Plates Using a Collaborative SCARA Robot: A Preliminary Proof-of-Concept Study |
| 10:40-10:45 | Shinichiro Ejiri Poster Presenter |
Fan-Type Inducer for a Centrifugal Pump with Multi-Material Blades Made of Stellite 6 and SST 316L Additively Fabricated using Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing |
| 10:45-10:50 | Wai Yie Poster Presenter |
Digital Twin–Enabled Condition Monitoring and Predictive Fault Diagnosis of Critical Assets |
| 10:50-10:55 | Maaz A. Khan Poster Presenter |
A Methodological Survey of Autonomous Mobile Robots and Automated Guided Vehicles in Industrial Logistics |
| 10:55-11:00 | Oussama Lahmar Poster Presenter |
Reinforcement‑Learning‑Guided Particle Swarm Optimization for Robust Quadcopter PID Controller Tuning |
| 11:00-11:05 | Mohamed Mazloum Salem Poster Presenter |
Neuro-Adaptive Machines: An Edge-Intelligent Framework for Real-Time Condition Monitoring and Self-Optimizing Control |
| 11:05-11:10 | Helal Uddin Poster Presenter |
Mechanical CAD Design for Next-Generation Aerospace Structural Systems Using Advanced Material Additive Manufacturing Technology |
| 11:10-11:15 | Alexandra Leonova Poster Presenter |
Experimental Testing of the Locomotion Unit of the LARMbot Humanoid |
| 11:15-11:20 | Franklin Nobre Magalhães Poster Presenter |
An Integrated Automation Framework for Monitoring and Control of Material Processes |
| 11:20-11:25 | Rogério Sales Gonçalves Poster Presenter |
Development of a Robotic Module Coupled to a Drone for Installation of Spacers in High-Voltage Cables |
| 11:25-11:30 | Gabriel Mitoso Poster Presenter |
Predictive Maintenance in SMT Machines Using Electrical Multiparameter Sensors and Hybrid Machine Learning Models |
| 11:30-14:00 | Break |
Session 4. Electrical Machines & Drives
Date: 14 May 2026 (Thursday)
Time: 14:00 (CEST, Basel) | 08:00 (EDT, New York) | 20:00 (CST Asia, Beijing)
| Time (CEST) |
Speaker | Title |
|
14:00-14:10 |
Prof. Dr. Jose Alfonso Antonino Daviu & Dr. Israel Zamudio-Ramírez Session Chairs |
Welcome from the Session Chairs |
| 14:10-14:35 |
Prof. Dr. Luigi Pio Di Noia & |
Current Sensors in PMSM Drives: The Effects of Current Measurements and the Risk of Intentional Attack |
| 14:35-14:50 | João Serra Selected Speaker |
Memory-Efficient AI Model for Virtual Voltage Vectors on Low-Cost Controllers in Asymmetrical Six-Phase Induction Machine Drives |
| 14:50-15:05 | Oreoluwa Ifeoluwa Olubamiwa Selected Speaker |
Power Density Comparison of Flux-Modulating Machines for Wind Turbines |
| 15:05-15:20 | Abd Elkarim Ammar Selected Speaker |
Sensitivity Analysis-Based Multi-Objective Optimization of an Interior PMSM for Off-Highway Vehicles |
| 15:20-15:35 | Hugo Milan Selected Speaker |
Impact of Power-Sharing Capability to Inter-Turn Short Circuits in Multiphase Synchronous Drives |
| 15:35-15:50 | Salvatore Morello Baganella Selected Speaker |
Overlap-Time Compensation in WBG-Based Current Source Inverters |
| 15:50-16:05 | Isiaka Shuaibu Selected Speaker |
Comparative Analysis of Quad-Shaped Planar Coil Variants in a Stator Coreless Generator |
| 16:05-16:15 | Prof. Dr. Antonio J. Marques Cardoso The Event Chair |
Closing Remarks from the Event Chair |