The 21st in a series of conferences jointly organised by the British Society for Strain Measurement and the The International Digital Image Correlation Society (iDICs). The conference will showcase novel and innovative research in Experimental Mechanics and will take place between 8 – 10 September 2027, Bristol City Hall Bristol, UK.
Conference Chairs
Dr Neha Chandarana, University of Bristol (BSSM)
Dr Phillip Reu, Sandia National Laboratories (iDICs), USA
Dr Mark Iadicola, National Institute of Standards and Technology (iDICs), USA
Call for Abstracts
Two-page extended abstracts should be submitted on-line.
Please follow the Author Instructions for clear guidelines of how your paper should appear.
Key Dates
Initial author notification from 15 April 2027
Early bird registration ends 31 May 2027
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship opportunities are now available, contact info@bssm.org for further details.
I was amazed by the high quality of presentations...the place to be this year
International Research
The 21st annual conference jointly organised by the British Society for Strain Measurement and the International Digital Image Correlation Society (iDICs) will bring together leading international researchers from academia and industry to exchange ideas and showcase research and innovation in experimental mechanics.
The conference will be chaired and organised by Dr Neha Chandarana, University of Bristol, UK (BSSM), Dr Phillip Reu, Sandia National Laboratories, USA
and Dr Mark Iadicola, National Institute of Standards and Technology, USA (iDICs).
Young Stress Analyst Competition
Abstract submission Author Instructions Conference Registration Form
Conference Themes
The conference covers all areas of experimental solid mechanics and aims to draw together researchers and industrialists from a diverse range of sectors, including but not limited to Aerospace, Automotive, Rail, Biomedical, Construction, Power & Energy. Abstracts are welcome on any topic that falls within this broad scope.
The conference will have thematic sessions on specialist and emerging areas in experimental mechanics including:
- Adhesive
- Aerospace Applications
- Automotive Applications
- Biomaterials & Biomechanics
- Data Driven Testing
- Fatigue & Fracture
- Impact, Blast and High Strain Rate
- Infrared & Thermal Methods
- Maritime Applications
- Medical Applications
- Characterisation of Metals, Microstructures and Welded Joints
- Model Validation
- Nano & Micromechanical Testing
- Novel Experimental Techniques
- Nuclear Applications: Fission & Fusion
- Optical and DIC Techniques
- Residual Stresses
- Soft matter
- Non Destructive Evaluation and Structural Health Monitoring
- Testing of Additively Manufactured Materials
- Testing of Polymers, Composite and Adhesives Materials
- Tomography & Radiography
- Tribology and Contact
- Virtual Fields Method
I was impressed, you don't see this quality of presentations in most conferences' Dr Mohammad Fotouhi, (Delft University of Technology, Netherlands)
Conference Highlights
Measurements Lecture
Plenary Lecture
Speaker Biographies
Special Sessions
Conference Venue
Bristol City Hall
College Green, Bristol, BS1 5TR
Conference Reception
Wiper and True Taproom
Unit 11, City Business Park, St Jude's, Bristol BS5 0SP
Conference Dinner
M Shed
Princes Wharf, Wapping Rd, Bristol, BS1 4RN
Strain Best Prize Competition
This annual prize is sponsored by our corporate Member Fylde
Delegate and Accommodation Information
Organising Committee
General Conference - Dr Neha Chandarana, University of Bristol (BSSM), Dr Phillip Reu, Sandia National Laboratories, USA and Dr Mark Iadicola, National Institute of Standards and Technology, USA (iDICs).Confco Chair - Dr Ksenija Dvurecenska (University of Liverpool, UK)
Dr Daniel Mulvihill - Chair of BSSM (University of Glasgow, UK)
Dr Will Christian - Young Stress Analyst Competition Chair (University of Liverpool, UK)
Dr Rachel Tomlinson - Conference Secretariat (BSSM)For further information or queries please contact info@bssm.org
Scientific Committee
Dr Hari Arora, Swansea University, UKProfessor Stéphane Avril, École Nationale Supérieure des Mines de Saint-Étienne, France
Professor Janice Barton, University of Bristol, UK
Dr Alper Celik, University of Swansea, UK
Dr Neha Chandarana, University of Bristol, UK
Dr Ksenija Dvurecenska (University of Liverpool)
Dr Lloyd Fletcher, UK Atomic Energy Authority, UK
Professor Mona Eskandari, University of California, Riverside, USA
Dr Jevan Furmanski, University of Dayton Research Institute, USA
Professor Sam Evans, Cardiff University, UK
Professor Carol Featherston, Cardiff University, UK
Dr Marta Peña Fernández, Heriot-Watt University, UK
Dr Kheng-Lim Goh, Newcastle University Singapore Campus, Singapore
Dr Yevgen Gorash, University of Strathclyde, UK
Professor Michel Grédiac, Clermont-Ferrand University, France
Dr Salih Gungor, Open University, UK
Dr Thomas Jailin, Clermont-Ferrand University,France
Professor Spencer Jeffs, Swansea University, UK
Dr Shakir Jiffri, University of Swansea, UK
Professor Richard Johnston, University of Swansea, UK
Dr Charchit Kumar, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, India.
Dr David Kumar, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, India.
Professor Jean-Benoit Le Cam, University of Rennes, France
Professor James Marrow, University of Oxford, UK
Professor Andrew Moore, Heriot Watt University, UK
Professor Eann Patterson, University of Liverpool, UK
Professor Fabrice Pierron, Match ID
Professor Ole Thomsen, University of Bristol, UK
Professor Gianluca Tozzi, University of Greenwich, UK
Professor Chris Truman, University of Bristol, UK
Dr Elisabeth Williams, University of Swansea, UK
Professor Mark Whittaker, University of Swansea, UK
Professor Huimin Xie, Tsinghua University, China
Professor Satoru Yoneyama, Aoyama Gakuin University, Japan
Dr Feihu Zhao, University of Swansea, UK
"Wonderful atmosphere and open community! Will definitely keep in touch". Pieter Livens, University of Antwerp, Belgium
City Hall, Bristol
Credit Brunels Ss Great Britain
Experimental Mechanics Exhibition (EMex)
World renowned speakers and network opportunities