ABOUT THE SYMPOSIUM
In a world facing climate challenges, urban expansion, and aging infrastructure, the future of civil engineering lies in the design and development of resilient megastructures. This symposium brings together leading experts, researchers, and professionals to explore advancements in structural design, sustainable construction materials, smart cities, and disaster-resilient systems.
The EORM Symposium 2025 aims to foster interdisciplinary collaborations across structural engineering, geotechnics, transportation systems, hydraulics, environmental engineering, and smart infrastructure technologies.
Key Research Areas:
- Resilient and Sustainable Building Materials
- Smart Structures and Infrastructure Monitoring
- Advanced Civil Engineering Design and Modeling
- Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Adaptive Engineering
- Geotechnical Challenges in Urban Megaprojects
- Smart Cities and Intelligent Transportation Systems
- Water Resources Management and Green Infrastructure
- Rehabilitation and Preservation of Heritage Structures
EORM Courses and Symposium
EORM Courses and Symposium are curated to uphold the highest standards of scientific excellence, featuring cutting-edge research and innovative practices in civil engineering. The events prioritize meaningful networking opportunities for all participants and strive for inclusivity, ensuring that at least 40% of invited speakers represent underrepresented genders in the field.
Organizers are further encouraged to adopt eco-friendly practices to promote environmental sustainability throughout the event.
Civil Engineering Research Experts – EORM Symposium 2025
Prof. Dr.-Ing. André Borrmann Chair of Computing in Civil and Building Engineering Technical University of Munich, Germany
Prof. Dr. Jörg R. Strehmel Chair of Structural Design / Structural Engineering RWTH Aachen University, Faculty of Civil Engineering (Germany)
Prof. Dr. Marjan Hagenzieker Professor (Traffic Safety / Transport), Civil Engineering & Geosciences Delft University of Technology (Netherlands)
Prof. Els Verstrynge Professor, Division of Civil Engineering (Building Materials / Building Technology) KU Leuven — Faculty of Engineering Science (Belgium)
Prof. Koen Blanckaert Professor of Hydraulic Engineering Institute of Hydraulic Engineering and Water Resources Management, TU Wien (Austria)
Prof. Bruno Tassin Professor / Senior Scientist (Urban Hydrology) École des Ponts ParisTech (France)
Prof. Alejandro Pérez Caldentey Professor, Department of Structural Engineering Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (Spain)
Prof. Estefanía Cuenca Asensio Associate/Assistant Professor (Structural Engineering), Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering Politecnico di Milano (Italy)
Prof. Dr. Walter Kaufmann Full Professor, Chair of Structural Engineering (Concrete Structures & Bridge Design) ETH Zürich — Dept. of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering (Switzerland)
Prof. Lisbeth M. Ottosen Professor, Department of Civil Engineering Technical University of Denmark (DTU) (Denmark)
Prof. Jan Šilhavý Professor, Department of Structural Mechanics Czech Technical University in Prague (Czechia)
Prof. Arvo Oja Professor, Department of Civil Engineering Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech) (Estonia)
Prof. Jukka Keränen Professor of Geotechnical Engineering Aalto University School of Engineering (Finland)
Prof. Dimitrios (Dimitris) Tsakiris Professor of Hydraulic Structures / Water Resources National Technical University of Athens (Greece)
Prof. Dr. Gábor Lantos Professor, Department of Structural Engineering Budapest University of Technology and Economics (Hungary)
Prof. Stefano Mazzoni Professor, Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering University of Padua / Politecnico collaborators (Italy)
Prof. Dr. Peter Holzer Professor, Institute of Structural Engineering University of Liechtenstein / neighbouring collaborations (Liechtenstein)
Prof. Dr. Šarunas Karciauskas Professor, Department of Civil Engineering Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (Lithuania)
Prof. Dr. Jean-Luc Lebrun Professor, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering University of Luxembourg (Luxembourg)
Prof. Dr. ir. Henk Temmink Professor, Department of Hydraulic Engineering / Civil Engineering Delft University of Technology (Netherlands)
Prof. Kari S. Aalto Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) (Norway)
Prof. Miguel A. Sampaio Professor of Structural Engineering / Civil Engineering University of Porto (Portugal)
Prof. Ján Bielik Professor, Department of Civil Engineering Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava (Slovakia)
Prof. Andrej Karner Professor, Faculty of Civil and Geodetic Engineering University of Ljubljana (Slovenia)
Prof. Lars Olof Olsson Professor, Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering Lund University (Sweden)
Programme
Session I: Innovations in Structural Resilience and Adaptability
08:00-09:00
Registration and poster set up
09:00-09:15
Official Opening by Organizing Committee
09:15-09:40
Keynote Address
"Reimagining Structural Resilience in the Age of Climate Change"
Dr. Hans Müller, TU Munich
09:40-10:05
"Bio-Inspired Designs for Earthquake-Resistant Structures"
Prof. Elena Schmidt, ETH Zurich
10:05-10:30
"Adaptive Building Materials in Megastructures: A New Paradigm"
Dr. Luca Rossi, Politecnico di Milano
10:30-10:45
Selected Talk from Abstract Submissions
10:45-11:15
Coffee Break
11:15-11:40
"Smart Bridges: Self-Monitoring Structural Systems"
Prof. Anna Weber, University of Stuttgart
11:40-12:05
"Leveraging AI in Predictive Structural Health Monitoring"
Dr. Søren Nielsen, Aalborg University
12:05-12:20
Selected Talk from Abstract Submissions
12:20-12.35
Flash Talks – Group A (5-minute highlights)
12.35-14.05
Lunch & Poster Setup
Session II: Emerging Technologies in Megastructure Engineering
14:05-14:30
"3D Printing and Modular Construction for Megaprojects"
Dr. Clara Johansson, Chalmers University
14:30-14:55
"Engineering Offshore Megastructures for Extreme Environments"
Prof. David Fischer, Technical University of Denmark (online)
14:55-15:20
TBA
Dr. Isabelle Dupont, École des Ponts ParisTech
15:20-15:35
Selected Talk from Abstract Submissions
15:35-15:50
Selected Talk from Abstract Submissions
15:50-16:20
Coffee Break
16:20-16:45
"Next-Generation Composite Materials for High-Load Applications"
Dr. Miguel Torres, University of Lisbon
16:45-17:10
"Energy-Efficient Structural Systems for Smart Cities"
Prof. Sara Hoffmann, RWTH Aachen
17:10-17:25
Selected Talk from Abstract Submissions
17:30-19.00
Poster Session A
19:00-21:00
Welcome Reception & Networking
Session III: Structural Diagnostics and Repair Technologies
09:00-09:25
"Analysis of Stress Points in High-Rise Structures: A Case Study from Berlin"
Prof. Martina Vogel, University of Vienna
09:25-09:50
"Advanced Repair Methodologies for Aging Megastructures"
Dr. Rafael Ortega, Polytechnic University of Valencia
09:50-10:05
Selected Talk from Abstract Submissions
10:05-10:35
Coffee Break
10:35-11:00
"Listening to Structures: Vibration-Based Monitoring for Early Damage Detection"
Prof. Jakob Ernst, ETH Zurich
11:00-11:25
"Enhancing Reinforcement Techniques for Critical Structural Connections"
Dr. Marcella Moretti, Politecnico di Torino
11:25-11:40
Selected Talk from Abstract Submissions
11:40-11:55
Selected Talk from Abstract Submissions
11.55-12.20
Flash Talks – Group B (5-minute presentations)
12.20-14:00
Meet the Speakers Lunch
Session IV: Engineering Resilience in Practice — Case Studies and Applications
14:00-14:25
"Retrofit of Major Suspension Bridges Using Carbon Fiber Reinforcement".
Dr. Luca Naldini, Sapienza University of Rome
14:25-14:50
"Strengthening Megastructures in Seismic Zones: Tools and Technologies"
Prof. Petra Brundin, Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden
14:50-15:15
"Climate-Proofing Skyscrapers: Integrating Passive Systems for Long-Term Sustainability"
Dr. Laura Seidel, TU Delft
15:15-15:45
Coffee Break
15:45-16:10
"In-Situ Repairs Using Autonomous Robotic Systems: Success Stories"
Dr. Wenbin Zhang, National University of Singapore
16:10-16:35
"First Large-Scale Implementation of Smart Concrete in Europe"
Prof. Selim Corban, RWTH Aachen
16:35-17:00
TBA
To be announced
17:00-17:15
Selected Talk from Abstract Submissions
17:15-17:30
Selected Talk from Abstract Submissions
Poster Session B
17.30-19:00
Poster Session B
19:00-20:30
Dinner on Your Own
Session V: Structural Simulation, Modeling, and Real-Time Monitoring
09:00-09:25
"Mapping the Performance Landscape of Structural Failure Mechanisms in Megastructures"
Prof. Britta Adamson, University of Glasgow, UK
09:25-09:50
"Characterization and Simulation of Ancestral Bridge Designs for Modern Use"
Dr. Luis Montes, Technical University of Valencia, Spain
09:50-10:05
Selected Talk from Abstract Submissions
10:05-10:35
Coffee Break
10:35-11:00
"New Strategies for Enhancing Structural Integrity through Smart Materials"
Prof. Jonathan Weiss, MIT, USA
11:00-11:25
"Real-Time Structural Health Screening Using Embedded Sensors"
Dr. Anna Håkansson, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden
11:25-11:50
"Quantifying Load Redistribution in Post-Tensioned Concrete Beams Using AI-Assisted Monitoring"
Prof. Tony Cathmore, University of Stuttgart, Germany
11:50-12:05
Selected Talk from Abstract Submissions
Poster Session A and B
12:05-13:00
Poster Sessions A and B
13:00-14:00
Lunch Break
Session VI: Innovations in Structural Delivery and Construction Systems
14:00-14:25
TBA
Dr. Daniel Siegwart, University of Texas at Austin, USA
14:25-14:50
"Advanced 3D-Printed Reinforcement Systems for Megastructures"
Prof. Erik Sontheimer, University of Toronto, Canada
14:50-15:15
"Non-Invasive Integration of Reinforcement Strategies in Aging Infrastructure"
Dr. Alberto Auricchio, Politecnico di Milano, Italy
15:15-15:30
Selected Talk from Abstract Submissions
16:30-18:30
Group Visit – Berlin Central Construction Innovation Hub
(Time for networking and exploration of interactive models)
19:00-22:00
Gala Dinner at the River Spree Pavilion
Registration — EORM Symposium 2025
European Organization for Resilient Megastructures
26–28 November 2025
Department of Civil Engineering, Humboldt University of Berlin, Germany
Key Deadlines
- Registration Deadline
- 15 November 2025
Participants are encouraged to complete registration early to secure their place, as attendance will be limited to ensure meaningful academic exchange and networking.
- Abstract Submission Deadline
- 15 November 2025
High-quality abstracts highlighting innovative research, emerging technologies, or case studies in civil and structural engineering are invited for oral and poster presentations.
- NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE
- By Email
Selected participants will be notified individually by email and invited to confirm their participation.
- Payment Deadline
- 20 November 2025
All accepted participants are requested to complete payment by the deadline to validate their registration and ensure inclusion in the official conference programme.
Registration Fees:
- STUDENT/POSTDOCS EUR 450
- ACADEMIC FACULTY EUR 550
- INDUSTRY EUR 950
Registration Conditions
a) Participation is limited to 200 attendees (including invited speakers).
b) Abstract submission and poster presentation are strongly encouraged.
c) Registration closes on 15 November 2025 or earlier if slots fill up.
d) Payment is required to confirm your registration.
Registration includes:
- Access to all scientific sessions
- Conference materials
- Lunch and refreshments (except dinner on Day 2)
Accommodation is not included.
Selection and Abstract Guidelines
- Selection Criteria: First-come, first-served basis.
- Oral and Flash Presentations: Selected from abstracts. Priority is given to early-career researchers.
- Abstract Length: Maximum 250 words.
- Poster Size: 1 m x 1.5 m (A0 portrait)
- Presenting authors must attend their posters during the assigned time.
Travel Grants & Waivers
- Grants & Fee Waivers: Based on the quality of abstracts.
- Applicants from EMBC Associate Member States (Chile, India, Singapore, Taiwan) are eligible.
- Special allowances for applicants from: Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Poland, Slovenia, and Turkey (up to €700 for travel, accommodation, and registration).
- Childcare Grants: Available upon request. Eligible expenses include caregiver fees, child travel costs, etc.
Code of Conduct
EORM enforces a strict anti-harassment and non-discrimination policy. All participants are expected to abide by our code of conduct.
Contact
Registration & Abstracts:
Email : registration@eorm.eu
enquiry@eorm.eu
Organizer
Prof. Dr. Manfred Curbach manfred.curbach@eorm.eu Department of Civil Engineering, Humboldt University of Berlin, Germany
Co-Organizers
Venue
Department of Civil Engineering
Humboldt University of Berlin
Unter den Linden 6, 10099 Berlin, Germany
(Accessible via Berlin Brandenburg Airport - BER, Train/Bus ~ 40 min)
Accommodation
A list of recommended nearby hotels will be provided upon registration.
Transport
Frequent buses and regional trains run from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Central Berlin. The venue is easily accessible via U-Bahn and S-Bahn services, or by taxi (~35–45 min).
About Berlin
Berlin, Germany’s capital, is renowned for its rich history, modern engineering marvels, and cultural legacy. Key sites such as the Brandenburg Gate, Museum Island, and Reichstag offer excellent sightseeing opportunities before and after the symposium.
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