Sunday, 07 September, 2025
Monday, 08 September, 2025
KNI Keynote I
Main Organizer: Prof. Kim Rasmussen (University of Sydney, Australia)
Main Organizer: Prof. Kim Rasmussen (University of Sydney, Australia)
Chaired by:
Prof. Ben Young (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University , China, Hong Kong) , Prof. Luis Simões da Silva (University of Coimbra , Portugal)
Prof. Ben Young (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University , China, Hong Kong) , Prof. Luis Simões da Silva (University of Coimbra , Portugal)
KNII Keynote II
Main Organizer: Prof. Katherine Cashell (UCL, United Kingdom)
Main Organizer: Prof. Katherine Cashell (UCL, United Kingdom)
Chaired by:
Prof. Ben Young (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University , China, Hong Kong) , Prof. Luis Simões da Silva (University of Coimbra , Portugal)
Prof. Ben Young (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University , China, Hong Kong) , Prof. Luis Simões da Silva (University of Coimbra , Portugal)
TD1_A.1 Cold-formed I
Chaired by:
Prof. Mahendrakumar Madhavan (Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad , India) , Dr. Cao Hung Pham (The University of Sydney , Australia)
Prof. Mahendrakumar Madhavan (Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad , India) , Dr. Cao Hung Pham (The University of Sydney , Australia)
TD1_C.1 Composite Structures I
Chaired by:
Prof. Manuel L. Romero (Universitat Politècnica de València , Spain) , Prof. Katherine Cashell (UCL , United Kingdom)
Prof. Manuel L. Romero (Universitat Politècnica de València , Spain) , Prof. Katherine Cashell (UCL , United Kingdom)
TD1_D.1 Joints and Connections I
Chaired by:
Prof. VINCENZO PILUSO (UNIVERSITY OF SALERNO , Italy) , Prof. Primož Može (University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Civil and Geodetic Engineering , Slovenia)
Prof. VINCENZO PILUSO (UNIVERSITY OF SALERNO , Italy) , Prof. Primož Može (University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Civil and Geodetic Engineering , Slovenia)
TD1_B.1 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing I
Chaired by:
Dr. Trayana Tankova (Delft University of Technology , Netherlands) , Prof. Ben Young (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University , China, Hong Kong)
Dr. Trayana Tankova (Delft University of Technology , Netherlands) , Prof. Ben Young (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University , China, Hong Kong)
TD1_C.2 Composite Structures II
Chaired by:
Prof. Sheida Afshan (University of Southampton , United Kingdom) , Dr. Carmen Ibáñez Usach (Universitat Politècnica de València , Spain)
Prof. Sheida Afshan (University of Southampton , United Kingdom) , Dr. Carmen Ibáñez Usach (Universitat Politècnica de València , Spain)
TD1_A.2 Cold-formed II
Chaired by:
Prof. Rodrigo Gonçalves (Universidade NOVA de Lisboa , Portugal) , Prof. Florea Dinu (politehnica University , Romania)
Prof. Rodrigo Gonçalves (Universidade NOVA de Lisboa , Portugal) , Prof. Florea Dinu (politehnica University , Romania)
TD1_D.2 Joints and Connections II
Chaired by:
Prof. Shen Yan (College of Civil Engineering, Tongji University, Shangai , China) , Prof. Harald Unterweger (Graz University of Technology , Austria)
Prof. Shen Yan (College of Civil Engineering, Tongji University, Shangai , China) , Prof. Harald Unterweger (Graz University of Technology , Austria)
TD1_B.2 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing II
Chaired by:
Dr. Marios Theofanous (University of Birmingham , United Kingdom) , Dr. Pinelopi Kyvelou (Imperial College London , United Kingdom)
Dr. Marios Theofanous (University of Birmingham , United Kingdom) , Dr. Pinelopi Kyvelou (Imperial College London , United Kingdom)
TD1_C.3 Composite Structures III
Chaired by:
Prof. Paulo Vila Real (University of Aveiro , Portugal) , Phd. DAVID HERNANDEZ FIGUEIRIDO (UNIVERSITAT JAUME I , Spain)
Prof. Paulo Vila Real (University of Aveiro , Portugal) , Phd. DAVID HERNANDEZ FIGUEIRIDO (UNIVERSITAT JAUME I , Spain)
TD1_A.3 Cold-formed III
Chaired by:
Dr. Thomas Misiek (Breinlinger Ingenieure Hochbau GmbH , Germany) , Dr. Miquel Casafont (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya , Spain)
Dr. Thomas Misiek (Breinlinger Ingenieure Hochbau GmbH , Germany) , Dr. Miquel Casafont (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya , Spain)
TD1_D.3 Joints and Connections III
Chaired by:
Prof. Michal Jandera (Czech Technical University in Prague , Czechia) , Dr. Hannah Blum (University of Wisconsin-Madison , United States)
Prof. Michal Jandera (Czech Technical University in Prague , Czechia) , Dr. Hannah Blum (University of Wisconsin-Madison , United States)
TD1_B.3 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing III
Chaired by:
Prof. Leroy Gardner (Imperial College London , United Kingdom) , Dr. Wai-Meng QUACH (University of Macau , China, Macao)
Prof. Leroy Gardner (Imperial College London , United Kingdom) , Dr. Wai-Meng QUACH (University of Macau , China, Macao)
Tuesday, 09 September, 2025
KNIII Keynote III
Main Organizer: Ms. Belen Riveiro (Universidade de Vigo, Spain)
Main Organizer: Ms. Belen Riveiro (Universidade de Vigo, Spain)
Chaired by:
Prof. Markus Knobloch (University of Stuttgart | Institute of Structural Design , Germany) , Prof. Kim Rasmussen (University of Sydney , Australia)
Prof. Markus Knobloch (University of Stuttgart | Institute of Structural Design , Germany) , Prof. Kim Rasmussen (University of Sydney , Australia)
KNIV Keynote IV
Main Organizer: Prof. Leroy Gardner (Imperial College London, United Kingdom)
Main Organizer: Prof. Leroy Gardner (Imperial College London, United Kingdom)
Chaired by:
Prof. Markus Knobloch (University of Stuttgart | Institute of Structural Design , Germany) , Prof. Kim Rasmussen (University of Sydney , Australia)
Prof. Markus Knobloch (University of Stuttgart | Institute of Structural Design , Germany) , Prof. Kim Rasmussen (University of Sydney , Australia)
TD2_C.1 High Strength and Stainless Steels
Chaired by:
Prof. Luciano Lima (UERJ - State University of Rio de Janeiro , Brazil) , Dr. Marina Bock (Aston University , United Kingdom)
Prof. Luciano Lima (UERJ - State University of Rio de Janeiro , Brazil) , Dr. Marina Bock (Aston University , United Kingdom)
TD2_A.1 Advanced Design, Reliability and Safety
Chaired by:
Prof. Andreas Taras (ETH Zurich , Switzerland) , Dr. Merih Kucukler (University of Warwick , United Kingdom)
Prof. Andreas Taras (ETH Zurich , Switzerland) , Dr. Merih Kucukler (University of Warwick , United Kingdom)
TD2_D.1 Joints and Connections IV
Chaired by:
Prof. Frantisek WALD (Czech Technical University in Prague , Czechia) , Prof. Luis Calado (Instituto Superior Técnico , Portugal)
Prof. Frantisek WALD (Czech Technical University in Prague , Czechia) , Prof. Luis Calado (Instituto Superior Técnico , Portugal)
TD2_B.1 Members and Frames I - TC8
Chaired by:
Prof. Bert Snijder (Eindhoven University of Technology , Netherlands) , Prof. Richard Stroetmann (Technische Universität Dresden , Germany)
Prof. Bert Snijder (Eindhoven University of Technology , Netherlands) , Prof. Richard Stroetmann (Technische Universität Dresden , Germany)
KNVI Special Session - Round Table
Chaired by:
Prof. Esther Real (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya , Spain)
Prof. Esther Real (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya , Spain)
TD2_A.3 Robustness and progressive collapse
Chaired by:
Prof. Jean-François Demonceau (University of Liege , Belgium) , Prof. Jose Adam (Universitat Politècnica de València , Spain)
Prof. Jean-François Demonceau (University of Liege , Belgium) , Prof. Jose Adam (Universitat Politècnica de València , Spain)
TD2_C.3 Fatigue and Fracture
Chaired by:
Dr. Peter Knoedel (Dr Knoedel Engineering Consultants , Germany) , Prof. Ivan Lukačević (University of Zagreb, Faculty of Civil Engineering , Croatia)
Dr. Peter Knoedel (Dr Knoedel Engineering Consultants , Germany) , Prof. Ivan Lukačević (University of Zagreb, Faculty of Civil Engineering , Croatia)
TD2_D.3 Joints and Connections V
Chaired by:
Prof. Luis Simões da Silva (University of Coimbra , Portugal) , Prof. Rosario Montuori (University of Salerno , Italy)
Prof. Luis Simões da Silva (University of Coimbra , Portugal) , Prof. Rosario Montuori (University of Salerno , Italy)
TD2_B.3 Members and Frames II - TC8
Chaired by:
Prof. Bert Snijder (Eindhoven University of Technology , Netherlands) , Prof. Richard Stroetmann (Technische Universität Dresden , Germany)
Prof. Bert Snijder (Eindhoven University of Technology , Netherlands) , Prof. Richard Stroetmann (Technische Universität Dresden , Germany)
Wednesday, 10 September, 2025
KNV Keynote V
Main Organizer: Prof. Helena Gervasio (University of Coimbra, Portugal)
Main Organizer: Prof. Helena Gervasio (University of Coimbra, Portugal)
Chaired by:
Prof. Leroy Gardner (Imperial College London , United Kingdom) , Prof. Jose Adam (Universitat Politècnica de València , Spain)
Prof. Leroy Gardner (Imperial College London , United Kingdom) , Prof. Jose Adam (Universitat Politècnica de València , Spain)
KNVI Keynote VI
Chaired by:
Prof. Leroy Gardner (Imperial College London , United Kingdom) , Prof. Jose Adam (Universitat Politècnica de València , Spain)
Prof. Leroy Gardner (Imperial College London , United Kingdom) , Prof. Jose Adam (Universitat Politècnica de València , Spain)
TD3_A.1 Plates and Shells I
Chaired by:
Dr. Balázs Kövesdi (BME , Hungary) , Prof. Ulrike Kuhlmann (University of Stuttgart , Germany)
Dr. Balázs Kövesdi (BME , Hungary) , Prof. Ulrike Kuhlmann (University of Stuttgart , Germany)
TD3_C1 Members and Frames III
Chaired by:
Prof. Markus Knobloch (University of Stuttgart | Institute of Structural Design , Germany) , Dr. Manuel Buitrago (Universitat Politècnica de València , Spain)
Prof. Markus Knobloch (University of Stuttgart | Institute of Structural Design , Germany) , Dr. Manuel Buitrago (Universitat Politècnica de València , Spain)
TD3_D.1 Seismic Design I
Chaired by:
Prof. Riccardo Zandonini (University of Trento , Italy) , Prof. Aurel Stratan (Politehnica University Timisoara , Romania)
Prof. Riccardo Zandonini (University of Trento , Italy) , Prof. Aurel Stratan (Politehnica University Timisoara , Romania)
TD3_B.1a Digitalization and AI
Chaired by:
Dr. Carlos Couto (Universidade de Aveiro , Portugal) , Dr. Filip Ljubinkovic (ISISE, University of Coimbra , Portugal)
Dr. Carlos Couto (Universidade de Aveiro , Portugal) , Dr. Filip Ljubinkovic (ISISE, University of Coimbra , Portugal)
TD3_B1b Fire Design
Chaired by:
Dr. Ana Espinós Capilla (Universitat Politècnica de València , Spain) , Prof. Nuno Lopes (University of Aveiro , Portugal)
Dr. Ana Espinós Capilla (Universitat Politècnica de València , Spain) , Prof. Nuno Lopes (University of Aveiro , Portugal)
TD3_C.2 Members and Frames IV
Chaired by:
Prof. Ron Ziemian (Bucknell University , United States) , Dr. Fiona Walport (University College London , United Kingdom)
Prof. Ron Ziemian (Bucknell University , United States) , Dr. Fiona Walport (University College London , United Kingdom)
TD3_A.2 Plates and Shells II
Chaired by:
Prof. Giovanni Garcea (University of Calabria , Italy) , Prof. Laszlo Dunai (Budapest University of Technology and Economics , Hungary)
Prof. Giovanni Garcea (University of Calabria , Italy) , Prof. Laszlo Dunai (Budapest University of Technology and Economics , Hungary)
TD3_D.2 Seismic Design II
Chaired by:
Prof. Ahmed Elghazouli (Imperial College London , United Kingdom) , Prof. Massimo Latour (University of Salerno , Italy)
Prof. Ahmed Elghazouli (Imperial College London , United Kingdom) , Prof. Massimo Latour (University of Salerno , Italy)
TD3_B.2a Reuse and Retrofitting
Chaired by:
Prof. Viorel Ungureanu (Politehnica University Timisoara , Romania) , Prof. Helena Gervasio (University of Coimbra , Portugal)
Prof. Viorel Ungureanu (Politehnica University Timisoara , Romania) , Prof. Helena Gervasio (University of Coimbra , Portugal)
TD3_B.2b Bridges
Chaired by:
Prof. José Joaquim Costa Branco de Oliveira Pedro (Instituto Superior Técnico , Portugal) , Dr. Craig Quadrato (Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. , United States)
Prof. José Joaquim Costa Branco de Oliveira Pedro (Instituto Superior Técnico , Portugal) , Dr. Craig Quadrato (Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. , United States)