26th LISBON World Congress on Advances in Materials and Industrial Engineering: WAMIE-26

Call for papers/Topics

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

1. Materials Science and Engineering (MSE)

This field focuses on the relationship between the structure of materials at atomic scales and their macroscopic properties.

Fundamentals & Structure

• Crystallography: Crystal systems, Miller indices, and lattice defects.

• Thermodynamics of Materials: Phase equilibria, Gibbs free energy, and phase diagrams.

• Kinetics: Diffusion mechanisms, nucleation, and growth.

• Atomic Bonding: Ionic, covalent, metallic, and Van der Waals forces.

Material Classes

• Metals and Alloys: Ferrous (steels, cast irons) and non-ferrous (aluminum, titanium, superalloys).

• Ceramics and Glass: Structural ceramics, refractories, and electronic ceramics.

• Polymers: Thermoplastics, thermosets, elastomers, and polymerization techniques.

• Composites: Fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP), metal-matrix, and ceramic-matrix composites.

• Semiconductors: Doping, P-N junctions, and photovoltaic materials.

Properties and Characterization

• Mechanical Properties: Stress-strain behavior, hardness, fatigue, creep, and fracture mechanics.

• Electrical & Magnetic: Conductivity, dielectric properties, ferromagnetism, and superconductivity.

• Characterization Techniques: Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), X-ray Diffraction (XRD), and Spectroscopy.

2. Manufacturing and Processing

This is the bridge where Material Science meets Industrial application.

• Casting and Molding: Sand casting, investment casting, and injection molding.

• Forming and Shaping: Forging, rolling, extrusion, and sheet metal working.

• Machining: CNC milling, turning, and non-traditional machining (EDM, Laser cutting).

• Joining Technologies: Welding, brazing, soldering, and adhesive bonding.

• Additive Manufacturing: 3D printing (SLA, FDM, SLS) and powder metallurgy.

3. Industrial Engineering (IE)

This field focuses on the optimization of complex processes, systems, and organizations.

Operations Research & Optimization

• Linear & Integer Programming: Mathematical modeling for resource allocation.

• Stochastic Processes: Queuing theory and Markov chains.

• Simulation: Discrete-event simulation (DES) and Monte Carlo methods.

Supply Chain & Logistics

• Inventory Management: EOQ models, JIT (Just-in-Time), and safety stock.

• Facilities Layout: Plant design, material handling systems, and warehouse management.

• Transportation Modeling: Routing, distribution, and global supply chain strategy.

Quality and Reliability

• Six Sigma & Lean Manufacturing: Waste reduction (Muda) and DMAIC methodology.

• Statistical Quality Control (SQC): Control charts and capability analysis.

• Reliability Engineering: Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF).

Human Factors and Ergonomics

• Cognitive Ergonomics: Human-computer interaction and mental workload.

• Physical Ergonomics: Biomechanics, workplace design, and safety engineering.

• Work Design: Time and motion studies and labor standards.

4. Management and Emerging Trends

Topics that apply to both fields in a modern industrial context.

• Engineering Economics: Capital budgeting, NPV/IRR analysis, and life-cycle costing.

• Project Management: PERT/CPM charts and Agile methodologies.

• Industry 4.0: Digital twins, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and Smart Factories.

• Sustainability: Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), circular economy, and green manufacturing.