10^th International Conference on Trends in Mechanical Engineering (MECE 2026)

July 29 ~ 30, 2026, Virtual Conference

Scope & Topics

9^th International Conference on Trends in Mechanical Engineering (MECE 2026) provides a premier global forum for presenting and exchanging the latest developments in theory, methodology and applications across the rapidly evolving fields of Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence andInformation Retrieval as they intersect with modern mechanical engineering. As intelligent systems, data driven modeling and computational methods increasingly shape engineering innovation, MECE 2026 brings together researchers, practitioners and industry experts to explore breakthroughs that are redefining the discipline.

The conference aims to foster collaboration between academia and industry, highlight transformative research andshowcase emerging technologies that are driving the next generation of engineering solutions. MECE 2026 welcomes original research papers, state of the art surveys, project reports and industrial case studies that demonstrate significant advances in intelligent mechanical systems, computational engineering, automation, simulation and interdisciplinary applications.

Authors are invited to contribute high quality submissions that illustrate research results, innovative methodologies, experimental findings, engineering applications andindustrial experiences across the conference themes. Contributions may address any of the topics listed in this brochure, including—but not limited to—the following

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following

Advanced Manufacturing, Materials and Processes

• Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing
• Hybrid Manufacturing (Additive + Subtractive)
• Advanced Composite and Hybrid Materials
• High Entropy Alloys and Next Gen Structural Materials
• Mechanical Metamaterials and Smart Materials
• Surface Engineering, Coatings and Thin Films
• Non Traditional and Hybrid Machining Processes
• AI Driven Manufacturing Optimization
• Sustainable and Circular Manufacturing
• Digital Twins for Manufacturing Systems
• Multi Scale and Federated Digital Twins
• Bio Manufacturing and Mechanobiology

Robotics, Automation and Intelligent Systems

• Industrial Automation and Robotics
• Human–Robot Collaboration (HRC)
• Soft Robotics and Bio Inspired Mechanisms
• Autonomous Systems and Mechatronics
• Micro Robotics and Swarm Robotics
• Autonomous Inspection and NDT Robotics
• AI, Machine Learning and Expert Systems in Mechanical Engineering
• Biomechatronics and Wearable Robotics
• Safety Critical Robotics and Ethical Mechanical Systems

Thermal, Energy and Environmental Engineering

• Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Storage
• Hydrogen Energy, Hydrogen Combustion and Fuel Cell Mobility
• Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF)
• Fusion Reactor Engineering and Materials
• Thermal Engineering and Heat Transfer
• Advanced Battery Systems and Thermal Management
• Net Zero Mechanical Systems
• Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS)
• Sustainable Energy Technologies

Fluid Mechanics, Aerodynamics and Aerospace Engineering

• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
• HPC Accelerated CFD andMultiphysics Simulation
• Physics Informed Neural Networks (PINNs) for CFD/FEA
• Aerospace Structures and Propulsion
• Advanced Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics
• Hypersonicsand High Speed Flows
• Ultra High Temperature Ceramics (UHTCs) and Thermal Protection
• Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and Autonomous Flight
• Spacecraft Systems, Space Robotics and In Space Manufacturing
• ISRU and Space Habitat Engineering
• Cryogenic Engineering and Extreme Environment Systems

Design, Simulation and Optimization

• CAD/CAM/CAE and Digital Design Tools
• Generative Engineering and AI Driven Design
• Topology Optimization and Structural Optimization
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA) andMultiphysics Simulation
• Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM)
• Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Digital Thread and Lifecycle Integration
• Quantum Computing for Engineering Simulation and Optimization
• XR Assisted Engineering and Human Twin Interaction

Tribology, Dynamics and Mechanical Systems

• Tribology and Surface Interactions
• Vibration, Acoustics and Noise Control
• Dynamics and Control of Mechanical Systems
• Structural Health Monitoring (SHM)
• AI Enhanced Prognostics and Health Monitoring
• Smart Structures and Adaptive Materials
• Climate Resilient Mechanical Systems

Transportation, Automotive and Mobility Engineering

• Electric Vehicles (EVs) and Hybrid Powertrains
• Autonomous and Connected Vehicles
• Advanced Transportation and Mobility Systems
• Vehicle Dynamics, Safety and Crashworthiness

Industrial Engineering, Operations and Supply Chain

• Operations Research and Optimization
• Logistics and Supply Chain Engineering
• Quality Engineering, Lean and Six Sigma
• Smart Factories and Intelligent Production Systems

Emerging Interdisciplinary Areas

• Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering
• Micro and Nano Engineering
• Extreme Environment Engineering
• Computational Mechanics and Data Driven Engineering
• Human Centered Mechanical System Design

Paper Submission

Authors are invited to submit papers through the conference Submission System by May 30, 2026 . Submissions must be original and should not have been published previously or be under consideration for publication while being evaluated for this conference. The proceedings of the conference will be published by International Journal on Cybernetics & Informatics (IJCI) series (Confirmed).

Selected papers from MECE 2026, after further revisions, will be published in the special issue of the following journals.

• Mechanical Engineering: An International Journal (MEIJ)
  

Important Dates

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***** The invited talk proposals can be submitted to mece@mece2026.org