Shanghai Pre-Event Announcement

The 11th Asia-Pacific Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring

The 11th Asia-Pacific Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring (APWSHM 2026)

APWSHM 2026 Conference Visual

From 30 October to 2 November 2026, the 11th Asia-Pacific Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring (APWSHM 2026) will be held in Shanghai. As a flagship international academic conference with sustained influence in structural health monitoring across the Asia-Pacific region, the workshop will bring together experts, scholars, young researchers and industry representatives from civil, maritime, aerospace and other engineered-structure fields to exchange the latest theories, key technologies and engineering practices in structural health monitoring.

1. Background and Academic Positioning

APWSHM originated from long-term academic exchange in structural health monitoring across the Asia-Pacific region. Since its establishment, it has been held biennially and has become an important platform for international collaboration and academic cross-fertilisation in the field. The workshop aims to disseminate new principles, technologies and applications of structural health monitoring, discuss emerging issues and opportunities, and promote information exchange and cross-fertilisation among disciplines, countries and regions. The 2026 workshop in Shanghai will further showcase China's research progress in structural safety, intelligent sensing and engineering operation and maintenance, while promoting deeper collaboration between Shanghai and the global structural-health-monitoring community.

2. Conference Information

3. Conference Topics and Key Issues

The workshop will focus on the scientific foundations, key technologies and engineering applications of structural health monitoring. Key topics include advanced sensing and data-acquisition technologies, non-destructive testing and structural identification, damage diagnosis and life prediction, artificial intelligence and digital twins, long-term monitoring in complex environments, civil and infrastructure structural monitoring, and safety assurance for maritime, aerospace and other engineered structures. Through plenary lectures, keynote lectures, technical sessions, exhibitions and academic networking activities, the workshop will promote effective connections among fundamental research, engineering needs and industrial technologies.

4. Programme Highlights

5. Chairs, Organising Committee and Scientific Committee

The workshop is organised by the APWSHM Committee and brings together internationally recognised experts in structural health monitoring to provide guidance and participate in the event. The Chair is Prof. Yanfeng Shen of Shanghai Jiao Tong University. The Co-Chairs are Prof. Fuh-Gwo Yuan of North Carolina State University, USA, and Prof. Zhongqing Su of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

The Domestic Organising Committee is chaired by Prof. Yanfeng Shen, with Prof. Jiazhe He serving as Co-Chair, and Prof. Pizhong Qiao, Prof. Fucai Li, Prof. Jiuhong Jia, Prof. Kailiang Xu, Prof. Jingyu Huang and Prof. Lei Qiu serving as Co-Chairs or members. The eight core Organizing Institutes are Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Harbin Institute of Technology, East China University of Science and Technology, Fudan University, Tongji University, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and North Carolina State University. The secretariat consists of Zeyu Ning (Harbin Institute of Technology), Runye Lu (Shanghai Jiao Tong University) and Yunlai Liao (Shanghai Jiao Tong University). The International Scientific Committee brings together experts from Germany, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Spain, Canada, Poland and other countries and regions, forming a global academic network for collaboration and exchange.

6. Plenary and Keynote Speakers

This workshop has invited many renowned experts in structural health monitoring to deliver plenary and keynote lectures, reflecting the international, forward-looking and interdisciplinary character of the event. Representative speakers include:

In addition to the experts listed above, the workshop has invited keynote speakers from Australia, Korea, Singapore, Russia, Spain, Japan, the United States and several universities and research institutions in China. The complete list of speakers and lecture titles is subject to the latest information published on the official conference website.

7. Significance of Hosting the Workshop in Shanghai and Invitation

Shanghai is an important centre for international scientific and technological innovation, advanced manufacturing and major engineering construction. It offers rich application scenarios for structural health monitoring in bridges, tunnels, rail transit, ports and large public buildings. APWSHM 2026 in Shanghai will provide experts from China and abroad with an exchange platform oriented toward engineering practice, and will promote the integration of academic achievements with the safety needs of urban infrastructure. Universities, research institutions, engineering organisations, technology companies and young scholars are sincerely invited to follow the workshop and participate in the exchange, contributing to the application of structural health monitoring technology to engineering safety and sustainable development.

8. Registration and Enquiries

Please refer to the APWSHM 2026 official website for the latest information on conference registration, abstract and full-paper submission, accommodation booking and the programme.

Source: APWSHM 2026 official website (information checked through August 2026)