The 3rd International Online Conference on Biomimetics
IOCB2026 : Abstract Submission Deadline Extension
Upon receiving requests from a few authors to extend the abstract submission deadline, we are delighted to extend it to 6 September 2026.
Submit your abstracts HERE.
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S2. Biomimetic Materials—Structures, Surfaces and Interfaces
S3. Bioinspired Robotics and Locomotion
S4. Bioinspired Sensorics, Information Processing and Control
S5. Biological Optimisation and Management
Important Dates
- Abstract submission deadlineSep 06, 2026
- Abstract acceptance notificationSep 20, 2026
- Registration end dateNov 18, 2026
Meet Our Speakers
Prof. Zhengbao Yang
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, China;
Prof. Yang received his Ph.D. degree from the University of Toronto and his bachelor's degree from the Harbin Institute of Technology.
His research interests are Vibration and Mechatronics, with a special focus on developing smart materials and dynamic systems for sensors, actuators, and energy harvesters. This interdisciplinary research area requires combining knowledge and skills in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Materials Science and Engineering. He has applied for over 30 patents in China and the USA, and authored over 160 academic articles in high-impact journals such as Nature, Nature Comm., Science Robotics, Science Advances, Joule, EES, AM, etc.
Prof. Yang is an IEEE Senior Member, recipient of the NSFC Young Scientist Scheme (Type B), and has been recognized as one of the “Top 2% Scientists in the World” by Stanford University.
Prof. Nikola K. Kasabov
School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematical Sciences, Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand;
Professor Nikola K Kasabov is a Life Fellow of IEEE, Fellow of the Royal Society of New Zealand, Fellow of the INNS College of Fellows, DVF of the Royal Academy of Engineering UK. He has Doctor Honoris Causa from Obuda University, Budapest. He is the Founding Director of KEDRI and Professor Emeritus at the School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematical Sciences at Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand. He is also Visiting Professor at the Institute for Information and Communication Technologies of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and Dalian University, China. Kasabov is Director of Knowledgeengineering.ai and member of the advisory board of Conscium.com. He is Past President of the Asia Pacific Neural Network Society (APNNS) and the International Neural Network Society (INNS). Kasabov holds MSc in computer engineering and PhD in mathematics from TU Sofia. His main research interests are in the areas of neural networks, intelligent information systems, soft computing, neuroinformatics, spiking neural networks. He has published more than 750 publications, highly cited internationally. He has extensive academic experience at various academic and research organisations in Europe and Asia. Kasabov has received a number of awards, among them: INNS Ada Lovelace Meritorious Service Award; NN journal Best Paper Award; APNNA ‘Outstanding Achievements Award’; INNS Gabor Award for ‘Outstanding contributions to engineering applications of neural networks’; EU Marie Curie Fellowship; Medal “Bacho Kiro” and Honorary Citizen of Pavlikeni, Bulgaria; Honorary Member of the Bulgarian-, the Greek- and the Scottish Societies for Computer Science.
Dr. Jiangtao Cheng
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, USA;
Dr. Jiangtao Cheng received his Ph.D. degree in Physics from Purdue University in 2002. Prior to joining the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Virginia Tech in 2015 as Associate Professor, Dr. Cheng was a research scientist at Teledyne Scientific Company (formerly Rockwell Science Center). He has extensive experience in micro/nano-fluidics, optofluidics, thermal-fluid science, multiphase fluid flow, MEMS, and CFD. He has published more than 90 papers in these fields. He has won 6 times of Best Paper/Best Poster Awards in international conferences. Dr. Cheng has been on the editorial boards of 8 international journals. Dr. Cheng became elected fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) in 2021. He won the New Directions award of American Chemical Society (ACS) Petroleum Research Foundation in 2026. His recent work on “Bubble-burst-induced puddle jumping and jet printing” was reported as editor’s choice by Physics World of Institute of Physics (IOP).
Dr. Ximin He
Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles, USA;
Dr. Ximin He is an Assistant Professor at the University of California, Los Angeles. She received her Ph.D. Degree in Chemistry, Nanoscience, and Optoelectronics from the University of Cambridge in 2010. She worked as a Research Associate at Harvard University (2010–2013). In 2014, she moved to Arizona State University and was promoted to Assistant Professor. She has been awarded the CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholar (2019–2021), the International Society of Bionic Engineering (ISBE) Outstanding Youth Award (2019), and the Hellman Fellows Award (2018). Her research topics mainly include Optical sensing of chemical and biological molecules, Bioinspired self-regulating materials, Chemo-mechanically modulated separation of metal ions and cancer cells, Novel stimuli-responsive polymers for soft robots, Photo-responsive materials for optics, photonics, waveguides, and photo-harvesting, Biomaterials for controlled cell adhesion and migration, and 3D printing technology.
Q1. After I submit an abstract, how can I be the oral or poster presenter?
After the reviewing process, if it is accepted, you feel free to request for the type of presentation, then our Chairs will select oral presenters firstly, if you are not selected as oral presenter, you also have chance to present your poster.
Q2. I have been selected for an oral/poster presentation. When will it take place, and how can I join?
You can check the exact schedule on the 'conference program' available on the official website. Within one week before the conference, you will receive multiple reminders with the login link and session details. Please make sure to check your email regularly.
Q3. My abstract was accepted as a poster presentation. How should the Poster Presentation be?
Poster presentations will be conducted online in the “Flash Poster” format, which includes a 5-minute live presentation to share your screen and quick present your poster, without a Q&A session.
Q4. I cannot find the option or link to upload my oral presentation slides/poster. When and how can I upload it?
Only the submitting author has access to the “upload” function on Sciforum. If you cannot upload your file, please send it along with your Sciforum ID to iocb2026@mdpi.com. Please upload your file to the Sciforum platform earlier before the conference begins.
Q5. Will I receive a Certificate of Participation? How and when will the certificates be issued?
Yes. All participants to the event and attendees to the live session are entitled to a certificate after the conference. Certificates will be available for download in the My Certificates section on Sciforum after conference closing, and you will be notified by email once they are ready.
Q6. My abstract has been accepted but I did not receive a notification for an oral or poster presentation. Can I still present my work?
Due to limited time slots, not all accepted abstracts can be included as oral or poster presentations, which are selected by scientific committee. However, all accepted abstracts are eligible to upload a poster via your author dashboard. All uploaded posters will be displayed in the Poster Gallery section on the conference website from the start of the event, where participants can view and comment during the conference.
Ms. Coco Hou
Ms. Lexandra Ng
Mr. Russell Wang
For inquiries regarding submissions and sponsorship opportunities, please feel free to contact us.
Email: iocb2026@mdpi.com