SIG-01
Digital Twins & Cyber-Physical Engineering
Architectures, synchronization, calibration, lifecycle operations, interoperability.
Chair: TBA • Co-chair: TBA
Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
SIGs are the working communities of ISDTDE. They connect members around focused themes, coordinate webinars and short courses, develop best-practice notes, propose special issues/collections, and shape conference tracks.
Active SIGs
Thematic communities under ISDTDE
Below is a recommended initial set of SIGs aligned with the ISDTDE scope. Replace “TBA” with confirmed chairs/co-chairs.
SIG-02
AI & Data-Driven Engineering
Physics-informed ML, surrogate modeling, uncertainty, trustworthy deployment.
Chair: TBA • Co-chair: TBA
SIG-03
Structural Optimization & Generative Design
Topology/shape/size optimization, generative workflows, multi-objective design.
Chair: TBA • Co-chair: TBA
SIG-04
Additive Manufacturing & DfAM
AM-optimized structures, materials/process integration, validation and certification.
Chair: TBA • Co-chair: TBA
SIG-05
Construction 4.0 & Digital Delivery
BIM/IFC, construction automation, on-site sensing, QA/QC, digital handover.
Chair: TBA • Co-chair: TBA
SIG-06
Hazards, Resilience & Risk Intelligence
Multi-hazard assessment, resilience metrics, warning systems, decision support.
Chair: TBA • Co-chair: TBA
SIG-07
HPC, Cloud & Reproducible Engineering
Scalable simulation, workflow automation, benchmarking, open science artifacts.
Chair: TBA • Co-chair: TBA
SIG-08
Sustainable & Circular Engineering Systems
Lifecycle assessment, circularity, adaptive design, climate/energy-aware engineering.
Chair: TBA • Co-chair: TBA
SIG-09
Governance, Standards & Ethics for Digital Engineering
COI, AI-use disclosure, security-by-design, standardization and best practices.
Chair: TBA • Co-chair: TBA
You can start with 6–9 SIGs and add more as membership grows. Each SIG should have at minimum one Chair and one Co-chair.
SIG structure
Each SIG is led by a Chair and Co-chair (renewed periodically), supported by an open member list.
- Chair + Co-chair (and optional secretary)
- Annual plan (2–4 activities)
- Open membership for ISDTDE members
Typical activities
SIGs keep ISDTDE active between conferences and strengthen quality and community.
- Webinars / short courses / panels
- Conference track proposals & session curation
- Best-practice notes and white papers
- Special issues / collections proposals
Outputs
Each SIG reports outputs annually to the Society (simple, lightweight reporting).
- Activity report (1 page)
- Participation statistics
- Deliverables: notes, events, proposals
Propose a new SIG
New SIG proposals are welcome. A proposal should be short and practical: theme and rationale, scope, initial leadership team, planned activities for the next 12 months, and a list of initial members.
1) Title & scope
Define what is in/out, and why it matters for ISDTDE.
2) Leadership
Nominate Chair + Co-chair and (optional) committee members.
3) 12-month plan
At least 2 activities (webinar, panel, track proposal, etc.).
Replace sigs@ISDTDE.org with your official email address when available.