Tuesday, 28 October 2025

2025 SAIMechE Central Branch Conference on Mechanical Engineering and Related Disciplines

SUBMIT TO CONFERENCE

Innovating Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering for a Sustainable Future

The conference will be held at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa, with satellite online venues at other regional universities.

The conference welcomes original research or review manuscripts that have not been published or submitted elsewhere for possible presentation and publication.

You can find the conference announcement flyer here: Flyer!!

Overview

CONFERENCE THEMES

Mechanical Design, Computational Simulations and Models, Solid and Fluid Mechanics, Mechatronics, Materials Design and Testing, Advanced Manufacturing Processes, Engine and Fuel Technology, Energy and Renewable Energy, Operations Research, Lean Manufacturing, Aerodynamics, Flight Dynamics

SCOPE OF CONFERENCE

This event will bring together postgraduate students, academics, and industry professionals on a platform that will showcase research in the fields of mechanical, industrial, and aeronautical engineering. We invite submissions of abstracts, extended abstracts, technical papers, and full conference papers aligned with the conference themes.

PUBLICATION

Abstracts, extended abstracts, and technical papers will be published in a conference proceedings after undergoing a development-oriented review process. The conference proceedings will be published on the Conference website. Accepted full conference papers will be published in a DHET accredited journal/conference proceedings

Important dates

Closing dates for all submissions:
8 September 2025

Notice of acceptance of submission:    Rolling notice

Submission of camera-ready manuscripts:   3 October 2025

Organising Committee Members

  • Dr Tiyamike Ngonda (Chair)
    University of the Witwatersrand
  • Prof Daniel Wilke
    University of the Witwatersrand
  • Dr Bevan Smith
    University of the Witwatersrand
  • Prof Velaphi Msomi
    University of South Africa
  • Prof Daniel Madyira (Marketing and Liaison)
    University of Johannesburg
  • Prof Zhongjie Huan
    Tshwane University of Technology
  • Prof Rendani Maladzhi
    Durban University of Technology
  • Prof Attie Jonker
    Northwest University
  • Dr Randall Paton
    University of the Witwatersrand
  • Dr Thokozani Kunene
    University of Johannesburg
  • Prof Alfayo Alugongo
    Vaal University of Technology
  • Prof Muaaz Bhamjee
    University of Pretoria
  • Mr John Mokwatlo
    SAIMechE Central Branch

Scientific Committee Members

  • Prof Wilna Bean
    University of Pretoria
  • Prof J.J. Bosman
    North West University
  • Dr Sipokazi Mabuwa
    University of South Africa
  • Dr Tiyamike Ngonda (Co-Chair)
    University of the Witwatersrand
  • Prof Daniel Wilke
    University of the Witwatersrand
  • Dr Bevan Smith
    University of the Witwatersrand
  • Prof Velaphi Msomi
    University of South Africa
  • Prof Daniel Madyira
    University of Johannesburg
  • Prof Zhongjie Huan (Co-Chair)
    Tshwane University of Technology
  • Prof Rendani Maladzhi
    Durban University of Technology
  • Prof Attie Jonker
    Northwest University
  • Dr Randall Paton
    University of the Witwatersrand
  • Dr Thokozani Kunene
    University of Johannesburg
  • Prof Alfayo Alugongo
    Vaal University of Technology
  • Prof Muaaz Bhamjee
    University of Pretoria
  • Dr Vuyo Hashe
    Walter Sisulu University
  • Dr Sunir Hassan
    Walter Sisulu University
  • Dr Partick Nziu
    Walter Sisulu University
  • Dr Regan Dunne
    Tshwane University of Technology
  • Dr Cristna Anghel
    University of Johannesburg
  • Prof D Desai
    Tshwane University of Technology
  • Dr TA Adegbola
    Tshwane University of Technology
  • Mrs W Meyer
    Tshwane University of Technology
  • Dr SM Ngalonkulu
    Tshwane University of Technology
  • Dr CC Oosthuizen
    Tshwane University of Technology

KeyNote Speakers

The conference will have two keynote speakers. Details will be announced here soon.

program
09.00 AM east campus 1

The application of computational modelling in cardiovascular engineering

By Dr Kamran Hassani

Kamran Hassani has been an associate professor in the school of mechanical, industrial, and aeronautical engineering at Wits University since July 2024. Read more

program
10.00 AM east campus 1

Topic

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Innovating Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering for a Sustainable Future

Submission Process

Submissions should be made electronically through this website.
  • The conference welcomes original research or review manuscripts that have not been published or submitted elsewhere for possible publication. Only manuscripts relevant to the conference themes will be accepted. Authors are advised to limit their papers to a maximum of 14 pages and a minimum of 10 pages.
  • All submitted manuscripts will undergo rigorous blind peer-review.
  • Templates:
    • Full conference paper(Engineering Proceedings option): Download
    • Full conference paper (EPJ option): Download
    • Extended abstract (2 pages): Download
  • Accepted conference papers will be published in EPJ Web of Conferences and Engineering Proceedings ( DHET accredited proceedings/journals).
The Microsoft CMT service is used for managing the peer-reviewing process for this conference. This service is provided for free by Microsoft, including all Azure cloud and software development costs.

Ready to Submit?

You will be redirected to the Microsoft CMT submission portal.
Registration fees for the conference are as follows June 1, 2025

Registration Fees

Registration Option Online Presentation Onsite Presentation
Abstract, extended abstract or technical paper only ZAR 500 ZAR 1000
Full paper – EPJ publishing option ZAR 1500 (African delegates)
ZAR 1000 (African students)
US$100 (International delegates) 		ZAR 2000 (African delegates)
ZAR 1500 (African students)
US$130 (International delegates)
Full paper – Engineering Proceedings publishing option ZAR 3000 (African delegates)
ZAR 2500 (African students)
US$200 (International delegates) 		ZAR 3500 (African delegates)
ZAR 3000 (African students)
US$230 (International delegates)
Attendance only ZAR 300 ZAR 500

Venue

University of the Witwatersrand

South West Engineering Building

East Campus

1 Jan Smuts Avenue, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2000

South Africa

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Contact

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