4th International Conference on Engineering and Applied Sciences Optimization (OPT-iv2026)

Core Optimization Methods

• Shape and topology optimization, including topological derivatives, level set methods, topometry and topography.
• Mathematical programming: linear, nonlinear, stochastic, parametric, discrete and dynamic programming.
• Optimization software development, parallel and distributed computing, cloud computing and GPGPU.
• Evolutionary and nature-inspired algorithms: evolutionary algorithms, swarm optimization, scatter search, artificial immune systems, quantum-inspired methods and DNA computing.
• Theory of metaheuristics: search landscape analysis, convergence, large-neighborhood search and hybridization strategies.
• Artificial intelligence and surrogates: machine learning, surrogate and metamodel-based optimization, fuzzy systems and data-driven optimization.
• Local search and neighbourhood methods: tabu search, simulated annealing, VNS and ILS.
• Multiple criteria decision making: multiobjective optimization, decision analysis and preference modeling.

Applications & Emerging Areas

• Scheduling, timetabling, project management and resource allocation.
• Location, logistics and networks: transportation, traffic and telecommunication systems.
• Energy, environment and climate: energy harvesting, storage, delivery and efficiency; energy systems planning; environmentally and climate-oriented optimization.
• Structural optimization and lifecycle design under static and transient loading, including composites, crashworthiness, fatigue and fracture, and structural health monitoring.
• Multidisciplinary and multiphysics optimization.
• Design under uncertainty, including robust and reliability-based design optimization.
• Emerging applications in micro- and nano-mechanics, multiscale systems, biomedical engineering, health and life sciences.
• Operations research in industry and services, including healthcare, industrial systems and natural resources.

Conference Chairpersons

Chairman

• Nikos D. Lagaros, NTUA, Greece

Co-Chairmen

• Stelios K. Georgantzinos, UOA, Greece
• Evangelos Plevris, QU, Qatar
• Rajai Z. Al-Rousan, JUST, Jordan

Steering Committee

• Nikos D. Lagaros, NTUA, Greece
• Rajai Z. Al-Rousan, JUST, Jordan
• Stelios K. Georgantzinos, UOA, Greece
• Khairedin M. Abdalla, JUST, Jordan
• Osama K. Nusier, AABU, Jordan
• Evangelos Plevris, QU, Qatar
• Mohammad A. Alhassan, JUST, Jordan / AAU, UAE
• Giuseppe Carlo Marano, PoliTo, Italy / FZU, China
• Marios C. Phocas, UCY, Cyprus
• Charis Gantes, NTUA, Greece
• Ted Stathopoulos, Concordia University (CU), Canada
• Georgios Stavroulakis, Technical University of Crete (TUC), Greece
• Mohsen Issa, University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), USA

ICDTDE2026 Cluster

The conference is organised within the ICDTDE2026 cluster, bringing together communities in optimization, digital manufacturing, risk, safety and resilience.

International Scientific Committee

• Khairedin M. Abdalla, JUST, Jordan
• Mohamed Abu Sheha, Southeast Missouri State University, USA
• Ahmad Hussauin AlBayati, University of Kirkuk, Iraq
• Mohammad A. Alhassan, JUST, Jordan / AAU, UAE
• Aziz Arbai, ENSIT: School of New Engineering Sciences, Morocco
• Kacoutchy Jean Ayikpa, Université Virtuelle de Côte d'Ivoire (UVCI), Côte d'Ivoire
• Karima Boussaha, University of Oum El Bouaghi, Algeria
• Alice Cervellieri, Polytechnical University of Marche, Italy
• Abel C.H. Chen, Chunghwa Telecom Laboratories (CHTTL), Taiwan
• Giuseppe Ciaburro, Pegaso University, Italy
• Debashis Das, Dr. Sudhir Chandra Sur Institute of Technology and Sports Complex, India
• Konstantinos Dimitras, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece
• Albena Doicheva, University of Architecture, Bulgaria
• Evangelos Efthymiou, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), Greece
• Ilias Elmouki, EHTP, Casablanca, Morocco
• Rouhi Samar Faisal, Liwa University, United Arab Emirates
• Farnaz Farid, Western Sydney University, Australia
• Marian Gaiceanu, Dunarea de Jos University of Galati, Romania
• Amir H. Gandomi, University of Technology Sydney, Australia
• Charis Gantes, NTUA, Greece
• Zong Woo Geem, Gachon University, Republic of Korea
• Sachin G Ghalme, Sandip Institute of Technology and Research Centre, Nashik, India
• Stefanos Gkatzogiannis, National Technical University of Athens, Greece
• Mario Luis Chew Hernández, Tecnológico de Estudios Superiores de Coacalco, Mexico
• Indrawati Indrawati, Telkom University, Indonesia
• Rabaa Mahmoud Ahmad Ismail, Jadara University, Jordan
• Mohsen Issa, University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), USA
• Manad Khamkong, Chiang Mai University, Thailand
• Nikolay Komitov, University of Food Technologies – Plovdiv, Bulgaria
• Imane Lamdjad, University M'sila, Algeria
• Tien-Thinh Le, Phenikaa University, Vietnam
• Nikolaos Loukeris, University of West Attica, Greece
• Pengfei Ma, State Grid Electric Power Engineering Research Institute, China
• Giuseppe Carlo Marano, PoliTo, Italy
• Maria Victoria Migo-Sumagang, University of the Philippines Los Baños, Philippines
• Carlos A. Mota Soares, Técnico Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal
• Amina Naidja, University of Oum El Bouaghi, Algeria
• Naveen Nandal, Delhi Institute of Higher Education (DIHE), India
• Howard O. Njoku, University of Nigeria, Nigeria
• Osama K. Nusier, AABU, Jordan
• Dhavalkumar Pambhar, Marwadi University, India
• Marios C. Phocas, UCY, Cyprus
• Janos D. Pinter, Rutgers University, USA
• Evangelos Plevris, Qatar University (QU), Qatar
• Reshma Rughooputh, University of Mauritius, Mauritius
• Ilda Rusi, POLIS University, Albania
• Arul Roselet Meryline S, Stella Maris College, India
• Kaies Samet, University of Sfax, Tunisia
• Krishnakumar Sankar, Rajalakshmi Engineering College, India
• Aditya Singh, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, India
• Rebiha Smahi, Mouloud Mammeri University, Tizi Ouzou, Algeria
• Georgios Stavroulakis, Technical University of Crete (TUC), Greece
• E. Sujatha, Saveetha Engineering College (Autonomous), India
• Sangheethaa Sukumaran, Fujairah University, United Arab Emirates
• Izuru Takewaki, Kyoto Arts and Crafts University / Kyoto University, Japan
• Dušan Teodorović, Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts, Serbia
• Stela Dimitrova Todorova, Burgas State University "Prof. Assen Zlatarov", Bulgaria
• Huu Q. Tran, Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
• Themistoklis Tsalkatidis, Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU), Norway
• Quang-Viet Vu, VNU Vietnam Japan University, Hanoi, Vietnam
• Xuecheng Wang, North China University of Technology, China
• Yanwei Wang, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan
• Ioannis Zervas, University of Macedonia, Greece
• Weiqi Zhang, Harbin Institute of Technology, China
• Tianwen Zhao, Daegu Catholic University, Republic of Korea

Proceedings

All accepted and presented contributions will be considered for publication in the conference proceedings. Springer series information will be confirmed by the organising committee.

Endorsing Organisations

• European Council of Civil Engineers (ECCE)
• Technical Chamber of Greece (TCG)
• Scientific Technical Chamber of Cyprus (ETEK)
• Association of Civil Engineers of Greece (ACEG)
• Cyprus Architects Association (CAA)

Supporters & Projects

Sponsor logos, project acknowledgements and funding statements can be added once confirmed by the organising committee.

Registration Process

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Registration Fees

Fees are in Euro (€). Bank charges are not included and must be paid by the participant.

The Delegate (on site) fee corresponds to the Option 3 publication package. The other three options are for online participation. Each accepted proceedings paper must be covered by at least one paid registration. Early registration/payment deadline: 30 September 2026; late payment deadline: 10 December 2026.

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Conference Venue

National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) – Zografou Campus
Athens, Greece

Technical sessions, keynote lectures, minisymposia, coffee breaks and networking activities for OPT-iv2026 will take place on the National Technical University of Athens campus in Athens.

A detailed campus map, building names and room numbers will be provided closer to the conference dates, together with information on access control and Wi-Fi connectivity.

Getting to NTUA (Zografou Campus)

• From the airport: International arrivals are typically via Athens International Airport; participants can reach NTUA by taxi, ride-hailing, private transfer or city transport.
• From Athens: Regular city transport options are available to Zografou; taxis are convenient from the city centre.
• By car: On-campus and nearby parking availability will be communicated with the final venue information.

Recommended Accommodation

Participants are responsible for arranging their own accommodation. Staying in Ilisia or Zografou is recommended for easiest access to the NTUA campus. Participants may also stay in Athens city centre and commute if preferred.

Where to stay

• Ilisia & Zografou: recommended for convenient access to the NTUA campus and local services.
• Near NTUA Zografou campus: limited nearby options may be available; early booking is advised.
• Athens city centre: wider range of hotels; longer daily commute to the campus.

Suggested hotels, practical booking guidance and any negotiated rates will be announced on this page. Participants should also verify visa requirements and plan travel accordingly.

Scientific Programme

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Submission & Templates

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Media / Sponsorship

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