Conference Objectives

The integrity and reliability of engineering structures require not only profound technical expertise but also a comprehensive, systems-level perspective. Achieving effective solutions demands a multidisciplinary and multiscale approach, capable of addressing variations across both spatial and temporal scales, while remaining precisely adapted to the unique requirements of each application.

Over recent decades, failure prevention has evolved into a key component of holistic engineering strategies also considering quality, performance, economic competitiveness, environmental sustainability of materials and structures as well as end-of-life (EoL) component management. Simultaneously, the innovations related to advanced materials and modern manufacturing processes, such as Additive Manufacturing, has significantly expanded the frontiers of engineering design and innovation.

In addition, the ongoing digital transformation of engineering, driven by breakthroughs in Machine Learning (ML), Artificial Intelligence (AI), virtual testing, digital twins, and virtual certification, has introduced both unprecedented opportunities and new challenges.

The International Conference of Engineering Against Failure (ICEAF) series provides a biennial international forum for scientists and engineers to showcase their latest research, technological developments, and methodologies related to engineering failure prevention.

ICEAF encourages interdisciplinary contributions focused on:

  • Design strategies and methodologies for preventing engineering failure
  • Development and implementation of guidelines for failure prevention
  • Advanced technologies for failure analysis and monitoring, including structural health monitoring, non-destructive testing, computational modelling, and digital tools such as AI, ML, virtual testing, and digital twins
  • Failures linked to the implementation of conventional materials and structures in engineering applications
  • Integration of emerging materials and manufacturing approaches, such as additive manufacturing, advanced composites and their processing, smart materials, advanced materials for the green energy transition, etc.
  • In-depth exploration of failure mechanisms and identification of root causes
  • Innovative strategies for sustainability, resilience, and reliability in engineering structures and systems
  • Integration of AI, ML and IoT into Circular economy (CE)-LCA practices in the advanced material sector

Research submissions are invited from a diverse and interdisciplinary range of fields, including aerospace, automotive, marine engineering, renewable energy systems, oil and chemical industries, civil infrastructure, bioengineering, and medical applications, highlighting the broad applicability and global relevance of failure prevention strategies.

The ICEAF IX Conference is jointly chaired by Professor Emeritus Spiros Pantelakis (University of Patras, Laboratory of Technology and Strength of Materials), Prof. Georgios Stavroulakis (Technical University of Crete), and Prof. Mario Guagliano (Politecnico di Milano), who share the scientific leadership of the event.

Now celebrating its ninth (9th) edition, ICEAF IX builds upon a proud legacy that began in Patras in May 2008. Over the years, it has evolved into a premier international platform, bringing together the brightest minds and leading voices in engineering to shape the future of failure prevention and structural integrity.

Conference Chairmen

Prof. Emeritus Spiros Pantelakis – University of Patras, Greece 
Prof. Georgios Stavroulakis – Technical University of Crete, Greece
Prof. Mario Guagliano – Politecnico di Milano, Italy 
 

Contact Information

For further information please send an e-mail to:
info@iceaf.eu (Conference Secretariat)