Keynote Speakers
Invited experts presenting keynote talks at the DSMIE Conference Series.
DSMIE-2026
9th International Conference on Design, Simulation, Manufacturing: The Innovation Exchange

Raul Campilho
Polytechnic of PortoPortoPortugal
Presentation topic: Next-Generation Product Development: Integrating Human-Centered Design, Circularity, and Simulation for Sustainable Manufacturing

Khamis Essa
University of BirminghamBirminghamUnited Kingdom
Presentation topic: Digital Twin as a Tool to Support the Digital and Sustainable Transformation of SMEs

Abhinav Dhall
Monash UniversityMelbourneAustralia
Presentation topic: Deepfakes and Misinformation in the Age of Industry 4.0

Filip Górski
Poznan University of TechnologyPoznanPoland
Presentation topic: Bridging Engineering and Medicine: Design Automation of 3D Printable Anatomical Devices for Point-of-Care Healthcare

Le Liu
Northwestern Polytechnical UniversityXi'anChina
Presentation topic: From Perceiving Uncertainty to AI Reasoning: Why Decisions Still Drift?

Torbjørn Netland
ETH ZurichZurichSwitzerland
Presentation topic: Navigating augmentation and automation in the new industrial revolution
DSMIE-2025
8th International Conference on Design, Simulation, Manufacturing: The Innovation Exchange

Luis Miguel Ciravegna Martins da FONSECA
Polytechnic of PortoPortoPortugal
Presentation topic: Quality and Sustainability: A Dual Engine Driving Innovation in Next-Generation Manufacturing

Paul-Eric Dossou
ICAMParisFrance
Presentation topic: Digital Twin as a Tool to Support the Digital and Sustainable Transformation of SMEs

Panorios Benardos
National Technical University of AthensAthensGreece
Presentation topic: Large Language Models in Manufacturing: Trends and Applications

Grzegorz Krolczyk
Opole University of TechnologyOpolePoland
Presentation topic: Surface Metrology in the Context of Functional Features – A Paradigm Shift

Margherita Peruzzini
University of BolognaBolognaItaly
Presentation topic: Integrating Automation, Artificial Intelligence, and Human-Centric Innovation in Engineering
DSMIE-2024
7th International Conference on Design, Simulation, Manufacturing: The Innovation Exchange

Arkadiusz Gola
Lublin University of TechnologyLublinPoland
Presentation topic: Challenges in Manufacturing Systems Designing in the Aspect of Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0 Assumptions

Foivos Psarommatis
University of OsloOsloNorway
Presentation topic: Quality Management in the Era of Industry 4.0/5.0 Towards Zero Defect Manufacturing

Francisco J.G. Silva
Polytechnic of PortoPortoPortugal
Presentation topic: Green Automation

Jinyang Xu
Shanghai Jiao Tong UniversityShanghaiChina
Presentation topic: Machining of Composite/Metal Stacks: Challenges, Principles and Solutions

Andre Batako
Liverpool John Moores UniversityLiverpoolUnited Kingdom
Presentation topic: Development of Advanced Machine Tools for Machining New Hard-to-Machine Aerospace Composite Materials Including Notorious Abrasive CMC/MMC and their Derivatives
DSMIE-2023
6th International Conference on Design, Simulation, Manufacturing: The Innovation Exchange

Alexander Hošovský
Technical University of KošicePrešov Slovak Republic
Presentation topic: Current Trends in Soft Robotics for Smart Machines Development

Michal Wieczorowski
Poznan University of TechnologyPoznanPoland
Presentation topic: Metrology 4.0: The Role of Digital and Information Technologies
DSMIE-2022
5th International Conference on Design, Simulation, Manufacturing: The Innovation Exchange

George-Christopher Vosniakos
National Technical University of AthensAthensGreece
Presentation topic: Laser-Based Additive Manufacturing: Long Arbitrary Path Simulation in Real-Time and Power Optimisation

Dariusz Mazurkiewicz
Lublin University of TechnologyLublinPoland
Presentation topic: Digital Twin-Driven Reliability Research Challenge

Szymon Wojciechowski
Poznan University of TechnologyPoznanPoland
Presentation topic: Selected Problems Related to Mechanics of Micromilling Operations

Sahin Yildirim
Erciyes UniversityKayseriTurkey
Presentation topic: Intelligent Mechatronic Systems Applications in Engineering

Vladimir Dolgikh
Seco Tools ABFagerstaSweden
Presentation topic: A People Company in the Machining Business

Krystian Kogut
InterMarium FoundationKrakowPoland
Presentation topic: Process Simulation Technology in Modern Didactics on the Example of Decision Games Created in FlexSim Environment

Przemyslaw Pasich
InterMarium Sp. z o.o.KrakowPoland
Presentation topic: Process Simulation Technology in Modern Didactics on the Example of Decision Games Created in FlexSim Environment
DSMIE-2021
4th International Conference on Design, Simulation, Manufacturing: The Innovation Exchange

Vitalii Pasichnyk
National Technical University of Ukraine «Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute»KyivUkraine
Presentation topic: Design and Engineering Assurance for the Customized Implants Production Using Additive Technologies

Katarzyna Antosz
Rzeszow University of TechnologyRzeszowPoland
Presentation topic: Machine Learning in Machining Process Data Analysis

Alper Uysal
Yildiz Technical UniversityIstanbulTurkey
Presentation topic: Sustainable Machining: Improving MQL Performance in Milling of Stainless Steel by Using Nanofluid
DSMIE-2020
3rd International Conference on Design, Simulation, Manufacturing: The Innovation Exchange

Erwin Rauch
Free University of Bozen-BolzanoBolzanoItaly
Presentation topic: Industry 4.0+: The Next Level of Intelligent and Self-Optimizing Factories

Dagmar Caganova
Slovak University of Technology in BratislavaTrnavaSlovak Republic
Presentation topic: Industry 4.0 Best Practices and Challenges

Ladislav Morovic
Slovak University of Technology in BratislavaTrnavaSlovak Republic
Presentation topic: Industry 4.0 Best Practices and Challenges

Mateusz Barczewski
Poznan University of TechnologyPoznanPoland
Presentation topic: Application of Basalt Powder as a Perspective Low-Cost Waste Filler for Polymeric Composites with Lowered Environmental Impact

Arun Nagarajah
University of Duisburg-EssenDuisburgGermany
Presentation topic: Digital Twin – A Scientific View

Domenico Guida
University of SalernoSalernoItaly
Presentation topic: HAPS_2020 – A New Altitude Platform Station

Alex Enrich Prast
Linkoping UniversityLinkopingSweden
Presentation topic: Biogas Solutions: Dealing with Local and Global Challenges
DSMIE-2019
2nd International Conference on Design, Simulation, Manufacturing: The Innovation Exchange

Jose Machado
University of MinhoGuimaraesPortugal
Presentation topic: Mechatronic Medical Assistive Devices – Paradigms on Design Tasks Considering Final Purposes

Justyna Trojanowska
Poznan University of TechnologyPoznanPoland
Presentation topic: Smooth and Economic Production for Everyone

Dragan Perakovic
University of ZagrebZagrebCroatia
Presentation topic: Challenges and Issues of ICT in Industry 4.0

Volodymyr Zavialov
National University of Food TechnologiesKyivUkraine
Presentation topic: Regularities of Solid-Phase Continuous Vibration Extraction and Prospects for Its Industrial Use

Grigore Marian Pop
Technical University of Cluj-NapocaCluj-NapocaRomania
Presentation topic: The Effectiveness of ICT Tools for Engineering Education
DSMIE-2018
International Conference on Design, Simulation, Manufacturing: The Innovation Exchange

Olaf Ciszak
Poznan University of TechnologyPoznanPoland
Presentation topic: Industry 4.0 – Smart Factory: Challenges and Trends

Jozef Zajac
Technical University of KošicePrešovSlovak Republic
Presentation topic: Creation of the Intellectual Property Protection System at Universities

Milan Edl
University of West BohemiaPilsenCzech Republic
Presentation topic: Quo Vadis, Technical Education – Preparation for Professions That Are Not Yet = Education 4.0

Slawomir Luscinski
Kielce University of TechnologyKielcePoland
Presentation topic: Smart Education for Smart Enterprises

Dmytro Kryvoruchko
Center of Technological InitiativesSumyUkraine
Presentation topic: Strategies of Professional Engineering Education for Modern Machine- Building Industry

Jan Pitel
Technical University of KošicePrešovSlovak Republic
Presentation topic: Muscle-Based Actuators for Pneumatic Manipulators

Eugene Kozhukhovsky
Smartprint LLCKyivUkraine
Presentation topic: Combining Additive Manufacturing with Proven Metal Casting Processes

Nikolay Kiryukhin
Union of Scientific and Engineering Associations of UkraineKyivUkraine
Presentation topic: European Engineering Card: Implementation in Ukraine