Mini-Symposiums

Brief Description:

Engineering structures often render linear vibration absorption techniques ineffective due to variations in the frequency spectrum, whereas Nonlinear Energy Sinks (NES) have shown significant potential for adaptive vibration control under varying frequency conditions, thanks to their inherent self-tuning capabilities. In recent years, considerable progress has been made in the design, mechanistic understanding, and control strategies of NES systems. The Mini-Symposium on the Design and Application of Nonlinear Energy Sinks in Engineering aims to bring together leading researchers, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students to discuss and share the latest advances in the underlying mechanisms, analytical methodologies, and practical applications of nonlinear energy sinks (NES). This event will serve as a premier platform for exchanging research progress and fostering collaboration to address vibration control challenges across diverse engineering fields, including marine vessels, nuclear systems, and other advanced equipment.

Organisers:

·Dr. Xiao-Ye Mao (School of Mechanics and Engineering Science, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China) Email: xmao3@shu.edu.cn

· Prof. Ye-Wei Zhang (College of Aerospace Engineering, Shenyang Aerospace University, Shenyang, 110136, China) Email: zhangyewei1218@126.com

· Prof. Hu Ding (School of Mechanics and Engineering Science, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China) Email: dinghu3@shu.edu.cn

Specific Topics of Interests are (but not limited to):

· Design and Mechanism of Nonlinear Energy Sinks

· Analytical Methods for Strongly Nonlinear Systems with Nonlinear Energy Sinks

· Control and Optimization Strategies for Nonlinear Energy Sinks

· Artificial Intelligence-Based Methods for Vibration Control Using Nonlinear Energy Sinks

· Engineering Applications of Nonlinear Energy Sinks

Brief Description:

Vibration energy harvesting aims to convert ambient mechanical vibrations into electrical power, offering a promising route to self-powered operation for widely distributed, low-power electronics and sensor networks. Nonlinear mechanisms (multistability, internal resonance, impacts, etc.) expand bandwidth, improve efficiency and robustness, and simultaneously introduce complex dynamics and related modeling/prediction challenges. A deep understanding and effective control of such nonlinear dynamics are pivotal for ensuring high efficiency, stability, and reliability of energy harvesting systems. This mini-symposium brings together leading researchers, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students to discuss the latest advances in fundamental theory, analytical and numerical methods, experimental techniques, and innovative designs for nonlinear energy harvesting. It provides a high-level forum to foster scholarly exchange, share progress, and address core challenges in applications spanning the Internet of Things, intelligent/adaptive structures, and environmental monitoring.

Organisers:

· Prof. Shengxi Zhou (School of Aeronautics, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an, China)    Email: zhoushengxi@nwpu.edu.cn

· Dr. Zhiyuan Li (Department of Mechanical Engineering, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China) Email: 23125212r@connect.polyu.hk

· Prof. Bo Yan (School of Mechanical Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, China) Email: yanbo@zstu.edu.cn

· Prof. Xiaobiao Shan (School of Mechatronics Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, China) Email: shanxiaobiao@hit.edu.cn

· Assoc. Prof. Guangdong Sui (School of Mechatronics Engineering, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, China) Email: suiguangdong@hit.edu.cn

· Prof. Bin Zhang (School of Airspace Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, China) Email: bin.zhang@sdu.edu.cn

Specific Topics of Interests are (but not limited to):

· Modeling and analysis of vibration energy harvesters

· Analytical, numerical, and experimental methods for energy harvesting

· Nonlinear mechanisms for bandwidth and efficiency

· Stochastic excitation, robustness, and reliability under real-world conditions· Interface circuits for energy harvesting (rectification, maximum power point tracking, impedance matching)

· Adaptive/tunable/self-powered control strategies and design optimization

· MEMS to macro-scale implementations; applications in IoT, intelligent structures, environmental monitoring, and machinery vibrations

Brief Description:

Random vibration and control of engineering structures and infrastructure systems subjected to stochastic dynamic loadings have been of main concern to the communities of mechanical, civil, ocean, and aerospace engineering, etc. However, this topic still remains challenging since the random uncertainties are associated with the excitations, as well as with the structural materials and models. Thus, the random vibration, vibration control, reliability assessment, reliability-based optimal design, and robust optimal design of structural systems under aleatory and epistemic uncertainties are very important to ensure their safety. The recent years witness the new progress on advanced stochastic dynamics and control methods of nonlinear structures and infrastructure systems. Accordingly, this Mini-Symposium of Random Vibration and Control of Engineering Structures aims to bring together leading researchers, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students to discuss and share the latest findings and development in fundamental theories, analysis methods, and applications related to stochastic dynamics and control of structures considering various uncertainties.

Organisers:

· Prof. Dixiong Yang (Department of Engineering Mechanics, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, China). Email: yangdx@dlut.edu.cn

· Prof. Ronghua Huan (Department of Engineering Mechanics, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China) Email: rhhuan@zju.edu.cn

· Prof. Bin Pei (School of Mathematics and Statistics, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an, China) Email: binpei@nwpu.edu.cn

· Prof. Zhenhao Zhang (School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Changsha University of Science and Technology, Changsha, China) Email: zhangzhenhao@csust.edu.cn

· Assistant Prof. Guohai Chen (Department of Engineering Mechanics, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, China) Email: chengh@dlut.edu.cn

Specific Topics of Interests are (but not limited to):

· Dynamic modelling and analysis of structural systems under random excitation

· Analytical, numerical, and experimental methods for stochastic dynamics of structures

· Vibration control and suppression of stochastic dynamical systems

· Representation and stochastic simulation of random excitations

· Reliability assessment and reliability-based design optimization

Brief Description:

The pursuit of superior performance and reliability in high-end equipment is generally challenged by complex nonlinear vibrations. These dynamic phenomena, stemming from factors such as friction, impacts, and large deformations, can lead to performance degradation, reduced accuracy, and even premature failure.  The Mini-Symposium of Nonlinear Vibration Analysis for Performance and Reliability of High-End Equipment aims to bring together leading researchers, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students to investigate these nonlinear vibration behaviors to establish foundational insights and methodologies for enhancing the operational integrity and longevity of advanced engineering systems. It will provide a superior platform for discussing and addressing the critical challenges arising from nonlinear vibrations in high-end equipment—such as performance degradation, accuracy loss, and premature failure—by fostering in-depth exchanges on fundamental mechanisms and advanced methodologies in vibration analysis, system integrity enhancement, and reliability-oriented design.

Organisers:

· Prof. Jie Liu (School of Mechanical Engineering, Yanshan University (YSU), Qinhuangdao, China) Email: jliu@ysu.edu.cn

· Assoc. Prof. Weicheng Li (School of Mechanical Engineering, Yanshan University (YSU), Qinhuangdao, China) Email: weicheng.li@ysu.edu.cn

· Assis. Prof. Junfeng He (School of Mechanical Engineering, Yanshan University (YSU), Qinhuangdao, China) Email: jhe@ysu.edu.cn

· Prof. Guilin Wen (School of Mechanical Engineering, Yanshan University (YSU), Qinhuangdao, China). Email: glwen@ysu.edu.cn

Specific Topics of Interests are (but not limited to):

· Modeling and Analysis of Nonlinear Vibrations in High-End Equipment

· Analytical, Numerical, and Experimental Methods for Performance-Oriented Vibration Analysis

· Nonlinear Dynamic Phenomena Impacting System Integrity and Reliability

· Vibration Suppression for Performance Enhancement and Reliability Assurance

· Vibration Energy Transfer and Dissipation in Precision Systems

· Design Methodologies Based on Nonlinear Dynamics for High-Performance Equipment

Brief Description:

Modern ships and offshore structures operate in increasingly harsh and complex marine environments. These trends amplify vibration problems arising from machinery excitation, wave loads, propeller–hull interaction, and fluid–structure coupling, which in turn affect structural integrity, fatigue life, noise and habitability, as well as overall safety and performance. A deep understanding of ship structural vibration, including both global and local responses, is therefore crucial for next-generation ship and ocean engineering design. The Mini-Symposium on Advanced Vibration and Dynamics of Ship and Offshore Structures aims to bring together leading researchers, practicing engineers, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students to share the latest developments in modelling, analysis, testing, and control of marine structural vibration. The scope covers fundamental theories of structural and hydroelastic dynamics, innovative numerical and experimental techniques, and practical applications to ships, offshore platforms, and emerging marine structures such as floating wind turbines. This mini-symposium will provide a focused platform for discussing current challenges and future directions in vibration assessment, mitigation, and design optimization for marine structures. Contributions that bridge theory and practice and that link structural vibration with reliability, fatigue, noise, and lifecycle performance are particularly encouraged.

Organisers:

· Dr. Wei Dai (School of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China). Email: daiwei699@hust.edu.cn

· Prof. Xiang Zhu (School of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China) Email: zhuxiang@hust.edu.cn

· Prof. Tianyun Li (School of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China) Email: ltyz801@hust.edu.cn

Specific Topics of Interests are (but not limited to):

· Global and local vibration of ship and offshore structures

· Vibration and noise reduction for ship and offshore structures

· Design, modelling, and optimization of vibration isolators and isolation systems (including passive, semi-active, and active approaches)

· Structural–acoustic coupling and vibro-acoustic analysis of ship hulls and cabins

· Vibration-induced noise, comfort, and habitability assessment on ships

· Vibration fatigue, reliability, and lifecycle performance of marine structures

Brief Description:

Many modern mechanical systems exploit intentionally designed nonlinearities, such as multistability, quasi-zero stiffness (QZS), and geometric nonlinearity, to achieve superior vibration isolation, energy harvesting, and adaptive control performance. Understanding the fundamental dynamics of these nonlinear systems is crucial for unlocking their full potential in applications ranging from precision instruments to aerospace structures. This mini-symposium aims to foster discussions among leading researchers, postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and engineers on the leading theories and technologies in nonlinear vibration control. By bringing together experts from dynamics, materials science, and control engineering, this session will serve as an important platform for exchanging ideas on how nonlinear phenomena can be exploited to revolutionize vibration control strategies in advanced and complex engineering systems. 

Organisers:

· Prof. Jiaxi Zhou (College of Mechanical and Vehicle Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, China). Email: jxizhou@hnu.edu.cn

· Prof. Xiuting Sun (School of Aerospace Engineering and Applied Mechanics, Tongji University, Shanghai, China) Email: 05mech_sunxiuting@tongji.edu.cn

· Prof. Bo Yan (School of Mechanical Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, China) Email: yanbo@zstu.edu.cn

· Dr. Kai Wang (College of Mechanical and Vehicle Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, China). Email: wangkai@hnu.edu.cn

Specific Topics of Interests are (but not limited to):

· Analytical, numerical, and experimental methods for nonlinear vibration isolation

· Multi-stable structures and metamaterials for adaptive vibration suppression

· Quasi-zero stiffness (QZS) mechanisms: Design, optimization, and applications 

· Origami-inspired and deployable nonlinear vibration isolators 

· Data-driven design of nonlinear vibration control systems

· Nonlinear vibration mitigation in aerospace, automotive, and precision engineering

· Ultra-low-frequency and broadband isolation techniques exploiting nonlinearity

Brief Description:

Vibration is an inherent and critical phenomenon in railway systems, arising from the dynamic interaction between rolling stock and track infrastructure. It directly impacts operational safety, ride comfort, long-term structural integrity, and running efficiency. As railway technology advances toward higher speeds, increased axle loads, and greater intelligence, a deeper understanding and effective mitigation of associated vibration challenges have become ever more pivotal. This mini-symposium aims to bring together researchers and engineers to discuss fundamental theories, advanced modeling techniques, innovative mitigation strategies, and state-of-the-art monitoring methods related to railway-induced vibrations. Focusing on practical engineering challenges and the latest research progress in fields such as high-speed rail, heavy-haul transport, and urban transit, it will provide a premier platform for fostering dialogue that bridges theoretical advances and practical applications.

Organisers:

· Prof. Huliang Dai (School of Aerospace Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China). Email: daihulianglx@hust.edu.cn

· Prof. Lin Wang (School of Aerospace Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China) Email: wanglindds@hust.edu.cn

Specific Topics of Interests are (but not limited to):

· Modelling and spatial vibrations of curved pipes

· Vibration energy transfer in pipe system

· Fluid-structure interaction involving viscous liquids and two-phase flows

· Non-ideal boundary value problems of pipe system

· Design and optimization of vibration suppression for fluid-conveying pipes

· Vibration energy transfer in systems with friction and impacts· Other related issues

Brief Description:

Engineering structures often render linear vibration absorption techniques ineffective due to variations in the frequency spectrum, whereas Nonlinear Energy Sinks (NES) have shown significant potential for adaptive vibration control under varying frequency conditions, thanks to their inherent self-tuning capabilities. In recent years, considerable progress has been made in the design, mechanistic understanding, and control strategies of NES systems. The Mini-Symposium on the Design and Application of Nonlinear Energy Sinks in Engineering aims to bring together leading researchers, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students to discuss and share the latest advances in the underlying mechanisms, analytical methodologies, and practical applications of nonlinear energy sinks (NES). This event will serve as a premier platform for exchanging research progress and fostering collaboration to address vibration control challenges across diverse engineering fields, including marine vessels, nuclear systems, and other advanced equipment.

Organisers:

·Dr. Xiao-Ye Mao (School of Mechanics and Engineering Science, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China) Email: xmao3@shu.edu.cn

· Prof. Ye-Wei Zhang (College of Aerospace Engineering, Shenyang Aerospace University, Shenyang, 110136, China) Email: zhangyewei1218@126.com

· Prof. Hu Ding (School of Mechanics and Engineering Science, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China) Email: dinghu3@shu.edu.cn

Specific Topics of Interests are (but not limited to):

· Design and Mechanism of Nonlinear Energy Sinks

· Analytical Methods for Strongly Nonlinear Systems with Nonlinear Energy Sinks

· Control and Optimization Strategies for Nonlinear Energy Sinks

· Artificial Intelligence-Based Methods for Vibration Control Using Nonlinear Energy Sinks

· Engineering Applications of Nonlinear Energy Sinks

Brief Description:

Vibration fatigue by spectral methods relates the structural dynamics theory to the high-cycle vibration fatigue. This special session aims to address the rapid advancements in frequency-domain fatigue analysis, a field that has become indispensable for the efficient design of lightweight structures in the automotive, aerospace, and energy sectors. By bridging the gap between structural dynamics (modal analysis, frequency response functions) and fatigue theory (S-N curves, damage accumulation), spectral methods offer a computationally superior alternative to classical time-domain approaches.We invite contributions that explore the theoretical, numerical, and experimental aspects of vibration fatigue. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

· Spectral counting methods: comparative studies and new developments in probability density function approximations (e.g., Dirlik, Tovo-Benasciutti) for broad-band random loading.

· Advanced and multi-axis excitation: handling non-Gaussian and non-stationary random processes in the frequency domain. Control strategies for single- and multi-axis electrodynamic shakers.

· Multiaxial vibration fatigue: criteria and spectral formulations for complex stress states and calculating damage in the frequency domain.

· Experimental validation: correlation between spectral predictions and accelerated vibration testing or real-world operational data.This session seeks to provide a comprehensive forum for researchers and industry professionals to discuss the challenges of estimating fatigue life under random excitation and to showcase the latest methodologies in spectral fatigue analysis.

Organisers:

· Prof. Janko Slavič (Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia-EU). Email: janko.slavic@fs.uni-lj.si

· Associate Prof. Ronghui Zheng (Institute of Launch Dynamics, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, China) Email: rhzheng@njust.edu.cn

· Prof. Qun Li (School of Aerospace, State Key Laboratory for Strength and Vibration of Mechanical Structures, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, China). Email: qunli@mail.xjtu.edu.cn

Specific Topics of Interests are (but not limited to):

· Spectral counting methods

· Advanced and multi-axis excitation

· Multiaxial vibration fatigue

· Experimental validation

Brief Description:

Mechanical metamaterials are architected materials whose tailored geometry and topology enable dynamic properties beyond those of conventional materials. This symposium focuses on recent advances in mechanical metamaterials for engineering vibration, emphasizing concepts and technologies for vibration suppression, isolation, and elastic/acoustic wave manipulation through bandgaps, resonant mechanisms, damping enhancement, and programmable or tunable responses. From an engineering perspective, these capabilities are enabling deployable vibration and noise mitigation solutions for rotating machinery and precision equipment, NVH optimization in vehicles and rail systems, broadband damping in lightweight aerospace structures, and wave redirection/protection concepts for civil infrastructure; moreover, integrating tunable elements (e.g., piezoelectric shunts or magneto-/thermo-responsive units) with scalable manufacturing (including additive manufacturing) supports programmable or reconfigurable devices and structural integration without significant penalties in mass or volume. Contributions are welcome across theory, modeling, inverse design, experimental validation, and manufacturing, as well as device-level demonstrations that translate metamaterial concepts into practical vibration and noise control solutions.

Organisers:

· Prof. Hui Chen (Center for Mechanics Plus under Extreme Environments, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China). Email: chenhui2@nbu.edu.cn

· Prof. Tianzhi Yang (School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Northeastern University, Shenyang, China) Email: yangtianzhi@me.neu.edu.cn

· Prof. Zongliang Du (School of Mechanics and Aerospace Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, China). Email: zldu@dlut.edu.cn

Specific Topics of Interests are (but not limited to):

· Mechanical/acoustic metamaterials for vibration mitigation, isolation, and suppression

· Elastic/acoustic wave propagation, guiding, focusing, and filtering

· Topological, chiral, and nonreciprocal mechanical metamaterials

· Multi-physics metamaterials (electro-mechanical, thermo-mechanical, acoustic-elastic coupling)

· Inverse design, optimization, and AI/ML-enabled metamaterial discovery

· Additive manufacturing and scalable fabrication of architected structures

· Phononic structures, surface acoustic wave device

· Underwater metasurface and sensor for advanced acoustic manipulation.

· Application-driven studies in machinery, vehicles, aerospace, civil infrastructure, robotics, and precision systems

Brief Description:

The characterization of lightweight, complex, or rotating structures increasingly demands non-contact measurement solutions where traditional accelerometers are intrusive or impractical. This special session explores the frontier of optical vibration measurement, bridging the gap between established Laser Doppler Vibrometry (LDV) and emerging computer vision-based approaches. We aim to bring together the communities working on high-precision Scanning LDV and those developing high-speed camera-based identification methods (such as Optical Flow and Digital Image Correlation). The goal is to foster a discussion on the extraction of structural dynamics models from optical data, addressing the trade-offs between spatial resolution, measurement uncertainty, and computational cost.
We invite contributions covering theoretical developments, algorithmic innovations, and industrial applications in the following areas:
· Vision-Based Identification: Novel algorithms for motion magnification, optical flow, and phase-based processing for extracting vibration signals from high-speed video.
· Scanning Laser Doppler Vibrometry: Advanced applications of 3D-SLDV, continuous scanning methods, and tracking vibrometry for rotating machinery.
· Full-Field Modal Analysis: From dense point clouds (SLDV) or pixel fields (Vision) to mode shapes, natural frequencies, and damping estimates.
· Comparative Studies: Critical benchmarking of camera-based methods against laser vibrometry reference standards.
· Applications: Non-contact identification in micro-dynamics, lightweight aerospace structures, and operating conditions where mass-loading effects are critical.
We invite researchers to present novel algorithms, validation studies, and industrial applications that demonstrate the potential of vision-based identification to become a standard tool in the structural dynamics engineer's portfolio.

Organisers:

· Prof. Janko Slavič (Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia-EU). Email: janko.slavic@fs.uni-lj.si

· Prof. Shuncong Zhong (School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Fuzhou University) Email: sczhong@fzu.edu.cn

· Prof. Gyuhae Park (School of Mechanical Engineering, Chonnam National University, Korea) Email: gpark@jnu.ac.kr

Specific Topics of Interests are (but not limited to):

· Vision-Based Identification

· Scanning Laser Doppler Vibrometry

· Full-Field Modal Analysis

· Comparative Studies

· Applications

Brief Description:

Numerous engineering systems exhibit intrinsic friction and impact effects, which induce abrupt variations in dynamic characteristics and consequently give rise to intricate non-smooth dynamics and nonlinear behaviors. Gaining a thorough understanding of nonlinear dynamics—particularly non-smooth dynamics—in friction- and impact-affected systems is crucial to safeguarding system integrity, stability, and performance, thereby enabling more effective practical applications. Centered squarely on the theme of non-smooth dynamics, the mini-symposium on dynamics of systems with friction and impacts is designed to assemble prominent researchers, postdoctoral scholars, and graduate students. This event will facilitate in-depth discussions and the sharing of cutting-edge achievements and advancements in the fundamental theories, analytical methodologies, and practical applications pertaining to non-smooth system dynamics. It will serve as a high-caliber platform for exchanging research progress, empowering participants to address the challenges prevalent in non-smooth dynamics as well as in diverse engineering fields, including advanced manufacturing, robotics, and precision vibration control.

Organisers:

· Prof. Zhouchao Wei (School of Mathematics and Physics, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, China). Email: weizc@cug.edu.cn

· Prof. Zhengdi Zhang (School of Mathematical Sciences, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China) Email: dyzhang@ujs.edu.cn

· Associate Prof. Biliu Zhou (School of Mathematics and Statistics, Suzhou University of Technology, Suzhou,  China) Email: zbl702533@126.com

Specific Topics of Interests are (but not limited to):

· Modelling and analysis of systems with friction and impacts

· Analytical, numerical, and experimental methods for non-smooth system dynamics

· Nonlinear dynamic phenomena of systems with friction and impacts

· Vibration suppression of systems with friction and impacts

· Vibration energy transfer in systems with friction and impacts

· Nonlinear dynamics of systems with friction and impacts for enhanced designs

Brief Description:

Impact mechanics and vibration analysis are fundamental to the safety, reliability, and performance of nearly all engineered systems—from aerospace structures and automotive components to civil infrastructure and biomedical devices. Understanding how materials and structures behave under impulsive loads and dynamic excitations is critical for preventing catastrophic failure, extending fatigue life, and ensuring human comfort and safety. The mini-symposium of Frontiers in Impact Dynamics and Vibration Analysis aims to provide a comprehensive forum for discussing the latest theoretical, computational, and experimental advances in two cornerstone areas of structural dynamics: impact mechanics and vibration analysis. By dedicating distinct sessions to each phenomenon, this symposium will delve into the unique challenges of each field. For Impact: We will explore high-strain-rate deformation, energy absorption, crashworthiness, and contact mechanics. For Vibration: We will focus on modal analysis, resonance avoidance, passive/active damping, and noise control.

Organisers:

· Prof. Guoxing Lu (School of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China). Email: lugx@zju.edu.cn

· Associate Prof. Xin Zhang (Department of Mechanics and Aerospace Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China) Email: zhangx8@sustech.edu.cn

· Prof. Xinmei Xiang (School of Civil Engineering and Transportation, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, China) Email: xiangxm@gzhu.edu.cn

Specific Topics of Interests are (but not limited to):

· Low-velocity and high-velocity impact dynamics

· Crashworthiness and energy absorption mechanisms

· Impact-induced damage and failure in composite materials

· Explosion and blast loading effects on structures· Linear and nonlinear vibration theory

· Dynamics of periodic structures and metamaterials

· Machine learning and data-driven approaches for impact and vibration analysis

Brief Description:

Intelligent materials and structures, enabled by smart material systems such as piezoelectric, magnetostrictive, electro-/magneto-active, and shape memory materials, possess the inherent capability to sense environmental changes and actively adapt their mechanical response, offering significant potential for advanced vibration control, adaptive functionality, and tunable dynamic performance. The dynamic behavior of these systems is governed by strong multiphysics coupling, material/geometric nonlinearities, and field-dependent constitutive properties, leading to rich and complex phenomena such as controllable wave propagation, adaptive vibration suppression, nonlinear resonance, signal processing, sensing applications, instability modulation, and energy transfer. With increasing applications in aerospace, robotics, micro/nano systems, mechanical systems, civil infrastructure, and precision engineering, understanding and harnessing the dynamics of intelligent materials and structures has become a critical research frontier. The Mini-Symposium of Dynamics of Intelligent Materials and Structures aims to provide an interdisciplinary platform for researchers to present and exchange recent advances in theoretical modeling, numerical simulation, experimental investigation, and engineering applications, fostering collaboration toward the development of adaptive, tunable, and high-performance intelligent material and structural systems.

Organisers:

· Prof. Bin Wu (School of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China). Email: bin.wu@zju.edu.cn

· Prof. Jianke Du (School of Mechanics and Engineering Science, Ningbo University, Ningbo, China) Email: dujianke@nbu.edu.cn

· Prof. Shunqi Zhang (School of Mechatronic Engineering and Automation, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China) Email: zhangsq@shu.edu.cn

Specific Topics of Interests are (but not limited to):

· Wave propagation in intelligent materials and structures

· Dynamics of MEMS/NEMS resonators, sensors, and wave devices

· Magneto-elastic, electro-elastic, and multiphysics-coupled dynamics

· Nonlinear dynamics and stability of intelligent material systems

· Adaptive and tunable vibration control using smart materials

· Active, passive, and semi-active vibration suppression techniques

· Field-controlled wave manipulation and vibration regulation

· Smart phononic crystals and elastic/acoustic metamaterials

· Energy harvesting based on intelligent materials and structures

· Theoretical modeling and computational methods for intelligent structural dynamics

· Experimental characterization of intelligent materials and structures

· Applications in aerospace, robotics, mechanical systems, micro/nano systems, and advanced engineering structures

Brief Description:

Modern aerospace systems are characterized by lightweight and highly flexible structures operating under extreme and complex dynamic environments, which result in critical multi-field coupled responses and complex nonlinear behavior. Understanding the structural dynamics and vibration mechanisms is pivotal in ensuring the structural integrity, safety, and aeroelastic stability of advanced aircraft, rotorcraft, and spacecraft. The Mini-Symposium of Aerospace Structural Dynamics aims to bring together leading researchers, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students to discuss and share the latest findings and developments in fundamental theories, computational methods, and experimental techniques related to aerospace vibration. It will provide a superior platform for discussing and exchanging research progress to tackle the challenges encountered in various aerospace engineering disciplines such as aeroelasticity, vibration control, smart structures, and multi-physical field analysis. 

Organisers:

· Prof. Kuan Lu (School of Mechanics and Transportation Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU), Shaanxi, China). Email: lukuan@nwpu.edu.cn

· Assoc. Prof. Guilin She   (College of Mechanical and Vehicle Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China). Email: sheguilin@cqu.edu.cn

· Prof. Lei Hou (School of Astronautics, Harbin Institute of Technology (HIT), Harbin, China) Email: houlei@hit.edu.cn

Specific Topics of Interests are (but not limited to):

· Nonlinear vibration of complex aerospace structures

· Rotor dynamics, aero-engine vibration, and bladed disk dynamics

· Vibration suppression of aerospace structures

· Advanced vibration mitigation, smart materials, and acoustic metamaterials for aerospace applications

· Multi-field coupled vibration in extreme environments

· Advanced experimental methods, ground vibration testing, and dynamic model updating

Brief Description:

Rotordynamics is the cornerstone for ensuring reliable operation of high-end equipment such as turbines and aeroengines. Meanwhile, condition-monitoring technologies utilize modern sensing and signal processing methods to capture and analyze key parameters, thereby enabling early fault warnings and precise diagnoses. The mini-symposium of Rotor Dynamics and Condition Monitoring aims to bring together leading researchers, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students to discuss and share the core challenges of rotating machinery—the integration of rotor dynamics and condition monitoring. By bringing together researchers from academia and industry, this session aims to advance the understanding of complex rotor behaviors and condition monitoring by providing a platform for scholars and engineers to present new theories, computational models, and experimental validations, such as nonlinear vibration, instability mechanisms, coupled dynamics, and so on. 

Organisers:

· Prof. Zhaoye Qin (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China). Email: qinzy@tsinghua.edu.cn

· Prof. Zhongsheng Chen (School of Engineering Science, Shandong Xiehe University, Jinan, China) Email: chenzhongsheng@sdxiehe.edu.cn

Specific Topics of Interests are (but not limited to):

· Linear and Nonlinear Rotor Vibration Analysis

· Critical Speeds, Balancing, and Stability of Rotating Systems

· Interaction between Rotors, Bearings, and Foundations

· Condition Monitoring, Fault Diagnostics and Prognostics of Rotating Systems

· Contactless Energy Transfer from Rotating to Stationary Parts

· Design and Optimization of Harvesters Integrated into Rotors and Shafts

· Energy Harvesting for Telemetry and Health Monitoring in Rotating Structures

Brief Description:

The evolution of advanced manufacturing toward high precision, efficiency, and autonomy necessitates a profound understanding of both machining and robotic dynamics. While the dynamic interactions within machine tools, such as chatter stability, vibration control, and health monitoring of spindles and bearings, remain critical for cutting performance and operational reliability, the increasing integration of industrial robots into material removal, additive, and hybrid processes introduces new challenges. Robotic machining systems inherently exhibit lower structural stiffness, position- and configuration-dependent dynamics, and complex closed-loop interactions between control algorithms and process forces. This mini symposium is established as a premier academic forum for global scholars, industry experts, and emerging researchers to disseminate cutting-edge theories and technological innovations spanning machining and robotic dynamics. By fostering in-depth dialogues on dynamic modeling of both machine tools and robotic manipulators, chatter prediction and suppression in robotic milling, intelligent condition monitoring, fault diagnosis of rotating components (spindles, bearings, joints, and drives), as well as dynamic identification and vibration control for lightweight reconfigurable systems, the session endeavors to address contemporary challenges at the intersection of structural dynamics, robotics, and modern intelligent manufacturing systems.

Organisers:

· Prof. Hongrui Cao (School of Mechanical Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China). Email: chr@mail.xjtu.edu.cn

· Prof. Yao Yan (School of Aeronautics and Astronautics, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China) Email: y.yan@uestc.edu.cn

· Prof. Tao Huang (School of Mechanical Science and Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China). Email: tao.huang@hust.edu.cn

Specific Topics of Interests are (but not limited to):

· Intelligent spindles and smart control systems in advanced manufacturing

· Aerial, underwater, space, industrial and hazardous environment robotics

· Dynamics and control of robotic manipulators, legged robots, soft robots, and flexible systems

· Dynamic modeling and analysis of machine tools, spindles, and rotor-bearing systems

· Chatter stability prediction, online detection, and active/passive chatter suppression in machining

· Tool condition monitoring, wear evaluation, and remaining useful life prediction

· Path planning, state estimation, swarm robotics, and human-robot interaction

· Fault diagnosis and health monitoring of critical rotating machinery (e.g., bearings, gears)

· Advanced signal processing and multi-sensor data fusion for robotics and machining processes

· Application of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and digital twins in robotic and machining dynamics

· Collaborative robots, surgical robotics, rehabilitation devices, and exoskeletons

Brief Description:

Micro/nano electromechanical systems (MEMS/NEMS), particularly resonant sensors and actuators, have become indispensable in high-precision sensing, timing, signal processing, and energy harvesting. The dynamic behaviour of these miniaturised structures—governed by complex nonlinearities, surface effects, thermoelastic damping, and multi-physical couplings—presents both fundamental scientific challenges and engineering opportunities. Understanding and tailoring the vibrational characteristics of micro/nano beams, plates, shells, and coupled resonator arrays is critical for achieving ultra-high sensitivity, frequency stability, and dynamic range. This mini-symposium serves as a premier academic forum for global scholars, industry experts, and early-career researchers to disseminate cutting-edge theories and technological innovations in the dynamics of micro/nano structures and MEMS resonators. We invite in-depth discussions on nonlinear vibration, mode coupling, parametric excitation, frequency tuning, damping mechanisms, and advanced signal processing for resonant sensing. The session aims to address contemporary challenges at the intersection of structural dynamics, micro-engineering, and smart sensing systems.

Organisers:

· Prof. Lei Shao (Global College, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China). Email: lei.shao@sjtu.edu.cn

· Prof. Xiang Zhao (School of Civil Engineering and Geomatics, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu, China) Email: zhaoxiang_swpu@126.com

· Prof. Cheng Li (School of Mechanical Engineering, Changzhou Institute of Technology, Changzhou, China). Email: licheng@czust.edu.cn

· Associate Prof. Cao Xia (School of Mechanical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China) Email: xiacao_30@scu.edu.cn

· Associate Prof. Juan Liu (School of Mechanics and Aerospace Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, China) Email: lj187@swjtu.edu.cn

Specific Topics of Interests are (but not limited to):

· Nonlinear dynamics and parametric excitation in MEMS/NEMS resonators

· Mode coupling, internal resonance, and mode localization for enhanced sensing

· Dynamics of micro/nano beams, plates, shells, and arch structures

· Thermoelastic damping, surface/interface dissipation, and quality factor engineering

· Design and dynamics of resonant MEMS sensors (mass, force, acceleration, gyroscopes)

· Frequency comb generation and chaotic dynamics in micro/nano resonators

· Multi-physics field coupling (electrostatic, piezoelectric, thermal, magnetic, Casimir) in micro/nano structures

· Scale effects, strain gradient elasticity, and non-classical continuum models

· Vibration control, active/passive frequency tuning, and parametric amplification

· Energy harvesting based on micro/nano resonators and nonlinear oscillators

· Dynamics of micro/nano resonator arrays, coupled oscillators, and topological metamaterials

· Advanced signal processing, closed-loop control, and mode tracking for resonant readout

· Machine learning and digital twin approaches for dynamics identification and fault diagnosis of MEMS

· Applications in atomic force microscopy, mass spectrometry, infrared detection, and quantum sensing

Brief Description:

The inerter, as a two-terminal mechanical element analogous to the electrical capacitor, has revolutionized passive vibration control by introducing inertance that is proportional to the relative acceleration across its terminals. When integrated with springs and dampers, inerter-based networks enable superior mechanical impedances unattainable by traditional isolators. However, real-world constraints inevitably introduce nonlinearities, such as backlash, hysteresis, and friction, giving rise to non-smooth dynamics that challenge conventional linear design paradigms. This Mini-Symposium on Nonlinear Dynamics and Applications of Inerter-based Systems aims to gather researchers, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students to exchange cutting-edge developments in synthesis theories, nonlinear dynamics, and real-world implementations of inerter systems. It will serve as an ideal forum to address emerging challenges across diverse engineering disciplines, such as mechanical, civil, and ocean engineering, and precision motion control, thereby promoting innovative solutions for next-generation vibration management.

Organisers:

· Prof. Jianhua Zhang (College of Aerospace and Civil Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, China). Email: zjh@hrbeu.edu.cn

· Prof. Jian Yang (Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC), Ningbo, China) Email: Jian.Yang@nottingham.edu.cn

· Dr. Sara Ying Zhang (Department of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, China). Email: sara.zhangying@outlook.com

· Dr. Haonan He (College of Aerospace and Civil Engineering, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, China) Email: haonan.he@hrbeu.edu.cn

Specific Topics of Interests are (but not limited to):

· Analytical, numerical, and experimental methods for nonlinear inerter dynamics

· Network synthesis and optimization of inerter-based systems

· Active or semi-active vibration control systems incorporating inerters 

· Inerter applications in mechanical, civil, ocean, and aerospace engineering, etc.

· Data-driven approaches for nonlinear inerter system characterization and design

· Low-frequency vibration isolation with inerter

· Energy haversting device design incorporating inerters

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