The SHM&ES conference, hosted by the Center for Technical Applications and Technological Solutions at Ho Chi Minh City Open University, took place on July 20th and 21st in Da Nang City. This event not only attracted researchers but also garnered significant interest from industry experts.  

SHM&ES 2023 conference featured participation from distinguished speakers in the field of computational optimization and computational structural engineering: 

- Professor Liew Jat Yuen Richard – National University of Singapore; 

- Professor Gabriele Milani – Milan Technical University, Italy;

- Professor Francisco Chinesta – Research and Education Institute, Paris, France; 

- Professor Dimitrios G.Aggelis – Vrije Brussel University, Belgium; 

- Professor Amir H Gandomi – University of Technology Sydney, Australia; 

- Professor Amine Ammar – Research and Education Institute, Paris, France.  

Representing Ho Chi Minh City Open University were: 

- Dr. Do Sa Ky – Chairman of the University Council; 

- Prof. Dr. Nguyen Minh Ha – President.  

Conference organizers included: 

- Dr. Le Thanh Cuong – Conference Chairman, Head of the Center for Engineering Applications and Technology Solutions 

- Dr. Samir – Conference Chairman, from the Soete Laboratory, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Ghent University, Belgium 

- Prof. Dr. Nguyen Lan – Director of the Institute of Engineering and Technology, Danang University of Technology 

- Prof. Dr. Nguyen Trong Phuoc – Head of the Civil Engineering Department, Ho Chi Minh City Open University  

The conference also welcomed representatives from accompanying businesses, as well as numerous researchers from local and international universities and institutions.  

SHM&ES 2023 featured 15 sessions with over 90 presentations covering new computational techniques using artificial intelligence networks, optimization techniques, and simulation techniques in complex structural calculations. Notably, there was a field trip to assess the structural health monitoring system for the Dragon Bridge and Thuan Phuoc Bridge in Da Nang City.  

During the conference, Prof. Dr. Nguyen Minh Ha highlighted that the event, in its third edition, aimed to connect and promote collaboration among scientists and experts in the field of structural health monitoring and engineering structures. The conference content focused on applications in construction engineering based on the conference theme, combined with theoretical and analytical methods, data simulation, and experimental techniques. He expressed gratitude to the organizers, sponsors, and attendees attending the conference.  

The main research topics presented in the conference encompassed issues related to structural health monitoring and engineering structures, enhancing the research capacity of learners and faculty from various universities. Participating speakers concentrated on presenting topics such as: Application of artificial intelligence networks in structural health monitoring, Replacement models based on machine learning algorithms, Optimization algorithms in structural analysis, Advanced computational techniques.  

Conference papers will be published in Springer's Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering (Scopus), and high-quality articles will be selected for publication in reputable ESCI and SCIE journal special issues.  

SHM&ES2023 was highly regarded for its meticulous preparation and its pertinent theme that addressed urgent and highly applicable matters. Moreover, the presentations were carefully crafted and focused on practical issues. Through this conference, Ho Chi Minh City Open University aimed to actively contribute to the construction and maintenance of safe, efficient, and sustainable structures in the future.

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