(in conjunction with the 30th Jc-IFToMM Symposium on Theory of Machines and Mechanisms)
Date: June 22 (Sat) – 23 (Sun), 2024
Venue: Kitakyushu, Japan
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The aim of this international symposium is to provide an excellent opportunity for researchers and engineers actively working in the IFToMM fields to engage in active discussions and to deepen their friendship. Organized by the Japanese Council of IFToMM (Jc-IFToMM) and held in conjunction with the 30th Jc-IFToMM Symposium on Theory of Machines and Mechanisms, this event will take place in the vibrant industrial city of Kitakyushu, nestled in the heart of western Japan. With its cultural diversity and dynamic atmosphere, Kitakyushu sets the stage for a two-day symposium brimming with insightful interactions and invaluable networking opportunities.
Topics
- Robotics and Mechatronics
- Linkages and Mechanical Controls
- Computational Kinematics
- Multibody Dynamics
- Gearing and Transmissions
- Tribology
- Vibrations
- Rotordynamics
- Micromachines
- Biomechanical Engineering
- Engines and Powertrains
- Sustainable Energy Systems
- Transportation Machinery
- Reliability
- Securing Future Environment
- History of mechanism and machine science
- Education in mechanism and machine science
- Other fields related to IFToMM
Proceedings
- Open Access (under CC-BY license)
- Copyright will be retained by the authors
The papers will be included in the symposium proceedings that will be distributed under CC-BY license on J-Stage, which is an online platform for academic publications. The copyright of the submitted papers will be kept by the authors.
Paper submission
Paper submission site (Microsoft CMT)
- If you are new to Microsoft CMT, you first need to create your CMT account. (How-to)
- To search for this symposium from Conference List, enter “Jc-IFToMM” in “type to filter…” field (How-to), or the above link directly takes you to this symposium’s page.
Prospective authors are kindly invited to submit original papers to the
symposium. The length of the paper is from 2 to 8 pages in the
designated format. The paper must be written in English.
“License to Publish” form must be signed and submitted with the manuscript.
- paper format (Please convert it into PDF for submission)
- License to Publish
Young Investigator Fund Best Paper Award
Since 2005, Jc-IFToMM has been awarding young investigators to encourage the activity of young scientists in the field of mechanism and machine science. The awardee will be selected from the young researchers who present their research work at the symposium. The Award will be presented during the award ceremony held at the end of the symposium.
Eligibility for the award:
- The candidate must be the first author of a submitted paper.
- The candidate must make a presentation at the symposium.
- The candidate must be 35 years old or younger on the first day of the symposium.
To be considered for the award, individuals must register as candidates during the paper submission process. The papers of the eligible candidates will be reviewed by the award committee.
Important dates (deadline extended)
| Deadline of submission | |
| Notification of acceptance* | |
| Symposium | 22 and 23 of June 2024 |
Registration Fee
| Jc-IFToMM members | 10,000 JPY |
| Jc-IFToMM supporting organizations (Corporate members) | 10,000 JPY (up to 3-attendees) |
| Non-member | 20,000 JPY |
| Students | 10,000 JPY |
| Members of IFToMM MO | 15,000 JPY |
| Online participation | (*) |
Registration
Registration site will open in April 2024 May 2024.
Committee
- Executive Committee
- Chair
- Masaharu Komori, Kyoto University
- Vice-chairs
- Atsushi Konno, Hokkaido University
- Akio Yamamoto, University of Tokyo
- Gentiane Venture, University of Tokyo
- Secretaries
- Kenji Hashimoto, Waseda University
- Yusuke Sugahara, Tokyo Institute of Technology
- Chair
- Local Arrangement Committee
- Chair
- Eiichiro Tanaka, Waseda University
- Chair
- Publicity Chair
- Atsushi Konno, Hokkaido University
- Web Site Chair
- Daisuke Matsuura, Tokyo Institute of Technology
- International Relations Chair
- Gentiane Venture, University of Tokyo
- Registration Chair
- Kenji Hashimoto, Waseda University
- Program Chair
- Akio Yamamoto, University of Tokyo
- Award Co-Chairs
- Atsushi Konno, Hokkaido University
- Yusuke Sugahara, Tokyo Institute of Technology
Co-organized by
City of Kitakyushu
Contact
E-mail: symposium@jc-iftomm.org