25th ISTANBUL International Conference on Advances in Electronics, Control and Computing Systems: AEC2S-26

Call for papers/Topics

Topics of Interest for Submission include, but are Not Limited to:


1. Electronics: Devices, Circuits, and Systems

This area focuses on the physical hardware, from nanometer-scale transistors to complex integrated systems.

  • Advanced Semiconductor Materials

    • Wide-bandgap semiconductors (GaN, SiC) for power efficiency.

    • 2D materials (Graphene, Transition Metal Dichalcogenides).

    • Organic and flexible electronics for "electronic skin" and wearables.

  • Integrated Circuits (IC) & VLSI Design

    • Low-power Analog and Mixed-Signal circuit design.

    • Radio Frequency (RF) and Microwave ICs for 6G.

    • Advanced IC Packaging (3D-IC, System-in-Package).

  • Neuromorphic & Bio-inspired Hardware

    • Memristor-based synaptic circuits.

    • Neural Processing Units (NPUs) for on-device AI.

  • Hardware Security

    • Physically Unclonable Functions (PUFs).

    • Side-channel attack resilience and cryptographic hardware.


2. Control Systems and Automation

Control theory provides the "brain" for machines to operate autonomously or follow precise instructions.

  • Advanced Control Theory

    • Model Predictive Control (MPC): Computationally efficient algorithms for real-time systems.

    • Adaptive and Robust Control: Systems that handle high uncertainty or changing environments.

    • Fractional-Order Control: Advanced mathematical modeling for complex dynamics.

  • Autonomous Systems and Robotics

    • Unmanned Vehicles: Self-driving cars, UAVs (Drones), and underwater robotics.

    • Human-Robot Interaction (HRI): Collaborative robots (Cobots) and haptic feedback.

    • Swarm Robotics: Decentralized control of multi-robot systems.

  • Industrial Automation (Industry 4.0/5.0)

    • Digital Twins: Real-time virtual replicas of physical manufacturing lines.

    • Smart Factories: Integration of IIoT (Industrial IoT) with automated logistics.

    • Process Control: Automation in chemical, oil/gas, and energy sectors.


3. Computing Systems and Software Engineering

This section covers the computational frameworks and architectures that process data and run algorithms.

  • Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

    • Generative AI & LLMs: Efficiency optimization for deployment on edge devices.

    • Explainable AI (XAI): Making autonomous decisions transparent for safety-critical systems.

    • Edge AI: Moving computation from the cloud to the local device for zero latency.

  • Next-Generation Computing Paradigms

    • Quantum Computing: Quantum algorithms, error correction, and quantum-resistant cryptography.

    • Cloud & Fog Computing: Hybrid architectures for big data processing.

    • High-Performance Computing (HPC): Parallel processing and supercomputing architectures.

  • Cybersecurity and Data Privacy

    • Blockchain Technology: Decentralized ledgers for secure IoT and supply chains.

    • Zero Trust Architecture: Dynamic security models for interconnected systems.

    • Bioinformatics: Computing systems for genomic sequencing and personalized medicine.


4. Communication and Signal Processing

The bridge between electronics and computing, focusing on how information is transmitted and interpreted.

  • 5G-Advanced and 6G Foundations

    • Terahertz (THz) communication and ultra-low latency networks.

    • Satellite-to-device communication and LEO (Low Earth Orbit) constellations.

  • Signal Processing Applications

    • Image & Video Processing: Real-time semantic segmentation for computer vision.

    • Biomedical Signal Processing: Analysis of EEG/ECG for health monitoring.

    • Multi-sensor Data Fusion: Combining radar, lidar, and camera data for navigation.


5. Energy and Power Systems

Modern electronics and control are increasingly focused on the "Green Transition."

  • Smart Grids and Microgrids

    • Distributed energy resource management using AI.

    • Power electronic converters for renewable energy (Solar/Wind) integration.

  • Electric Mobility (e-Mobility)

    • Battery Management Systems (BMS) and fast-charging infrastructure.

    • Motor drive control for high-efficiency electric vehicles (EVs).