CONF-FMCE 2025
The 3rd International Conference on Functional Materials and Civil Engineering (CONF-FMCE 2025) was a hybrid conference which includes several symposium series around the world. Dr. Anil Fernando from University of Strathclyde, Dr. Manoj Khandelwal from Federation University Australia, Dr. Ömer Burak Istanbullu from Eskişehir Osmangazi University, and Dr. Marwan Omar from Illinois Institute of Technology have chaired these symposium series on related topics. CONF-FMCE 2025 provided the participants with good opportunities to exchange ideas and build networks, and it will lead to further collaborations between both universities and other societies.
Symposium
Department of Computer and Information Sciences, University of Strathclyde
Symposium Chair: Dr. Anil Fernando, Professor in University of Strathclyde
This symposium will explore how semantic communication can address these emerging challenges in media communications. We will examine how semantic communication can reduce the strain on bandwidth by transmitting only the relevant features needed for specific tasks, thereby optimizing network resources. Additionally, the tutorial will discuss the potential challenges of implementing semantic communication systems and outline strategies to overcome these obstacles. Beyond the communication between people and machines, we will also focus on communication between devices, processes, and objects, highlighting how semantic communication can support the growing complexity of machine-to-machine and device-to-device communication in next-generation networks.
Federation University Australia
Symposium Chair: Dr. Manoj Khandelwal, Associate Professor and Program Coordinator of Mining Engineering
This symposium aims to explore the intersection of AI/ML with infrastructure engineering, with a focus on applied research and industrial case studies. It will address key challenges such as data quality, model interpretability, integration with existing engineering workflows, and real-time monitoring using AI techniques. Participants will engage with leading researchers and practitioners to discuss novel algorithms, hybrid modelling, digital twin development, and the role of big data in predictive maintenance and infrastructure management. The symposium seeks to foster collaboration and define future directions for research and implementation.
Biomedical Engineering Department, Engineering and Architecture Faculty, Eskişehir Osmangazi University
Symposium Chair: Dr. Ömer Burak Istanbullu, Assistant Professor in Eskişehir Osmangazi University
The symposium successfully convened leading experts and researchers to engage in dynamic discussions on the latest advancements in smart biomaterials for tissue regeneration and drug delivery. With a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration, the event fostered valuable exchanges across materials science, biotechnology, and clinical applications. Notably, the presentations on “Nanotechnological Approaches to Probiotic Delivery Using Next-Generation Biopolymers” by Ms. Başak Adamoglu and “Biopolymers in Drug Transportation Systems” by Ms. Ceren Göç contributed significantly to the discourse by highlighting innovative strategies for enhancing therapeutic outcomes through biopolymer-based technologies. The symposium successfully achieved its goal of addressing current challenges, including biocompatibility, precision targeting, and regulatory considerations, while also highlighting the transformative potential of stimuli-responsive systems and nanotechnology. Overall, the event marked a meaningful step forward in translating emerging smart biomaterials into clinically viable solutions, paving the way for improved patient care and advanced biomedical applications.
ITM Department, Illinois Institute of Technology, USA
Symposium Chair: Dr. Marwan Omar, Associate Professor in Illinois Institute of Technology
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) represent the integration of advanced information, communication, and sensing technologies into transportation networks to improve safety, efficiency, and sustainability. By leveraging real-time data collection, wireless communication, and automation, ITS applications enable vehicles, infrastructure, and users to interact in smarter ways. These systems have evolved from early traffic signal coordination to complex networks supporting adaptive traffic control, connected vehicles, electronic tolling, and smart public transit. In the context of growing urbanization, rising traffic congestion, and environmental concerns, ITS offers innovative solutions such as incident detection, route optimization, and dynamic traffic management. Furthermore, the emergence of artificial intelligence, edge computing, and 5G connectivity has expanded the capabilities of ITS, making it central to the vision of smart cities. Understanding ITS theory and applications provides transportation engineers with the tools to design resilient, user-centric mobility systems that balance efficiency, safety, and sustainability in modern transportation networks.
Online Session
The online session of the 3rd International Conference on Functional Materials and Civil Engineering (CONF-FMCE 2025) was held on October 24, 2025. Dr. Anil Fernando from University of Strathclyde, Dr. Manoj Khandelwal from Federation University Australia, Dr. Ömer Burak Istanbullu from Eskişehir Osmangazi University, and Dr. Bhupesh Kumar from University of St-Andrews have given keynote speech on related topics of functional materials and civil engineering. Also, we invited authors of qualified papers to deliver oral presentations at the online session. Authors have presented their studies of functional materials and civil engineering, etc. Questions from the audience were collected and answered by the presenters.
Highlights
Title of Speech: Semantic Communications in Media Compression and Transmission
Presented by: Dr. Anil Fernando, University of Strathclyde
Title of Speech: Smart and Nanomaterials in Biomedical Applications
Presented by: Dr. Ömer Burak İstanbullu, Eskişehir Osmangazi University
Title of Speech: Artificial Neural Network-Based Prediction of Blast Vibrations for
Mining and Civil Infrastructure Applications
Presented by: Dr. Manoj Khandelwal, Federation University Australia
Title of Speech: Impact of Non-Hermiticity and Nonlinear Interactions on
Disorder-Induced Localized Modes in a Random Laser
Presented by: Dr. Bhupesh Kumar, University of St-Andrews
Videos
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Publications
Conference Proceedings
Accepted papers of CONF-FMCE 2025 were published in Conference Proceedings, and were submitted to EI Compendex, Conference Proceedings Citation Index (CPCI), Crossref, CNKI, Portico, Engineering Village (Inspec), Google Scholar, and other databases for indexing. The situation may be affected by factors among databases like processing time, workflow, policy, etc.