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 October 2025
Final deadline for all paper submissions including abstracts, extended abstracts, and full papers
Notice of acceptance of submission
Rolling notice
Authors will be notified of acceptance on an ongoing basis as reviews are completed
Submission of camera-ready manuscripts
23 October 2025
Final versions of accepted papers must be submitted in camera-ready format

Organising Committee Members

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
(Marketing and Liaison)
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
Dr Tiyamike Ngonda (Chair)
University of the Witwatersrand
Prof Daniel Wilke
University of the Witwatersrand

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 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
Prof Wilna Bean
University of Pretoria

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

Advanced mechanical design through structural dynamic finite element model updating

By Prof. Shankar Sehgal

Prof. Shankar Sehgal is a Professor and Coordinator (Head) of the Mechanical Engineering Department at UIET, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India. He also serves as the Coordinator of the Universal Human Values (UHV) Cell at Panjab University. Read more

program
11.00 AM east campus 1

The Architect of Tomorrow: Innovation in Power Generation and Engineering Excellence

By Tebogo Mokoena

Tebogo Mokoena is a Senior Engineer in the Turbine Department at Eskom's Medupi Power Station, with a Master of Engineering from the University of Johannesburg and Professional Registration with ECSA. Read more

Provisional Program

The final detailed version will be released on 10 October 2025.

08:00
08:30

Registration

08:30
08:45

Welcome remarks

Head of School, School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering
08:45
09:00

Opening Remarks

Chairman of SAIMechE Central Branch / CEO of SAIMechE
09:00
09:30

Keynote Speaker 1

09:35
10:50

Parallel Sessions 1

Session 1a: 5 presentations Session 1b: 5 presentations Session 1c: 5 presentations
10:50
11:05

Tea break

11:05
12:35

Parallel Sessions 2

Session 2a: 6 presentations Session 2b: 6 presentations Session 2c: 6 presentations
12:35
13:35

Lunch break

13:35
15:05

Parallel Sessions 3

Session 3a: 6 presentations Session 3b: 6 presentations Session 3c: 6 presentations
15:05
15:20

Tea break

15:20
16:05

Parallel Sessions 4

Session 4a: 3 presentations Session 4b: 3 presentations Session 4c: 3 presentations
16:05
16:35

Keynote Speaker 2

16:35
16:45

Closing remarks

Submission Process

Submissions should be made electronically through this website.
  • Guidelines 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.
  • Review All submitted manuscripts will undergo rigorous blind peer-review.
  • Templates:
  • 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

Our Sponsors

Host University

Partner Universities

Publishing Partners

Contact

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