Welcome
Dear Researchers, Members of the Academic Staff, and PhD Students,
We are pleased to invite you to participate in the 8th edition of the Internațional Conference of Mechanical Engineering - ICOME 2026, the 4th edition of the International Conference on Advanced Research in Engineering - CARE 2026 and the 44th edition of the National Seminar on Machine Elements - SNOM 2026. These events are organized by the Faculty of Automotive, Industrial and Mechanics Engineering and the Doctoral School “Acad. Radu Voinea” of the Faculty of Automotive, Industrial and Mechanics Engineering at the University of Craiova, and will take place from October 21st to 23rd, 2026.
The main objective of ICOME, CARE and SNOM is to promote excellence in research, establish partnerships, and facilitate the exchange of knowledge and expertise to address new trends and challenges in doctoral engineering research. Our goal is to provide a premier platform for researchers to present their work, engage with peers, and receive constructive feedback from the scientific community.
Following a rigorous peer-review process (at least two experts per paper), the best contributions will be selected by the Scientific Committee for publication in indexed journals.
Beyond the academic sessions, a variety of social programs will be organized for our delegates.
We look forward to seeing you at the ICOME 2026, CARE 2026 and SNOM 2026!
The Organizing Committee
Online connection
Conectare online: Acces Link
Keynote Speakers
Adrian Calangiu - FORD OTOSAN Craiova - Plant Manager, Romania
Presentation: Driving Innovation, Engineering the Future: Automotive Manufacturing, Advanced Technologies and Future Mobility
Adrian Calangiu is an accomplished automotive executive with over 17 years of manufacturing experience who serves as the Plant Manager of the Craiova Engine Plant at Ford Otosan Romania, where he leads regional powertrain production and strategic workplace operations.
Burkhard Scholz - IAV - Head of Crash facility, Großmehring, Germany
Presentation: The Crash Test of the Future: Virtual Models for Future Mobility
Burkhard Scholz is an automotive safety expert with over 20 years of experience in simulation, engineering, and experimental crash testing. As Head of the Crash Test Facility at IAV Vehicle Safety in Großmehring, Germany, he leads a team of approximately 60 professionals, focusing on advanced crash testing and vehicle safety development.
Jens Ley - DST - Head of Department, Design and Simulation of Ships and Offshore Structures, Duisburg
Presentation: From Numerical Simulation to Real-Time Manoeuvring Models for Inland Waterway Vessels: An Overview
Jens Ley is a specialized naval architect and research engineer who serves as the Head of Department for the Design and Simulation of Ships and Offshore Structures at the Development Centre for Ship Technology (DST) in Germany, where he oversees advanced numerical simulations and hydrodynamic validation for modern maritime vessels.
Claudiu Bîrlogeanu - CAD Works INTERNATIONAL - Founder, Romania
Presentation: The Engineering of the Future: The Role of Artificial Intelligence in SolidWorks, 3D Modeling, and FEA Simulation
Claudiu Bîrlogeanu is a pioneering engineering software entrepreneur with over three decades of experience who serves as the head of CAD WORKS International, the first technically certified SOLIDWORKS distributor in Romania.
Rareș Vasilică - Enformation - Training & Communications Manager, Romania
Presentation: AI Wrote Part of This Paper. Now What? Open Science and Research Integrity in the Age of AI
Rareș Vasilică is an academic training professional with over eight years of experience who serves as the Training & Communications Manager at Enformation, where he designs national researcher workshops and drives corporate communication for major academic events.
Program
The full conference program is available for download: Download Program PDF
Author Guidelines & Submission Process
To ensure a structured and efficient experience, the submission and publication process follows these four steps:
Authors are required to first submit a structured abstract for evaluation by the Scientific Committee. Submissions must include:
- ✅ Title of the paper
- ✅ Author(s) and academic/professional affiliation
- ✅ Abstract (maximum 100 words)
- ✅ 3–5 relevant keywords
Accepted abstracts will be assigned to one of the conference topic areas. Upon notification of acceptance, authors should begin preparing their oral presentations.
Main Topic Areas:
- ✅ Automotive & Road Safety
- ✅ Mechatronics
- ✅ Robotics
- ✅ Mechanisms Design
- ✅ Advanced processing technologies
- ✅ Manufacturing processes
- ✅ CAD/CAM
- ✅ Experimental mechanics
- ✅ Applied Thermodynamics
- ✅ Modelling & Simulation
- ✅ Civil engineering
- ✅ Biomechanics
- ✅ Biomedical engineering
- ✅ Engineering management
During the conference, authors will present their research and paper ideas. A panel of reviewers and Scientific Committee members will offer feedback, comments, and recommendations to assist authors in refining their work.
Following the conference, authors will refine and expand their papers based on the feedback received. Authors may then submit their final manuscripts for consideration in the dedicated publication tracks and journal special issues.
The official language of the conference is English. Each paper will be reviewed, and the papers selected by the Scientific Committee will be published in the conference proceeding.
The best papers will be selected and recommended for publication in journals indexed in international databases. The length of the papers must be: 6, 8 or 10 pages. All submitted papers must be strictly prepared following the publication guidelines contained in the Template.
Papers should be sent to: icome.conference@ucv.ro
Papers should be sent to: icome_care.conference@ucv.ro
Important Deadlines
Conference Main Topics
Applied Mechanics
Automotive and Transportation
Civil Engineering
Technologies and Materials
Committees
Conference Chairs
International Scientific Committee
Organizing Committee
Fees & Payment Information
The fees cover only the participation expenses. Publication fees depend on the journal.
- 100 Euro - for authors
Bank Accounts
| Details | EURO (BCR) | USD (BCR) | RON (BT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Account Holder | Univ. din Craiova | Univ. din Craiova | Fundatia George Constantinescu |
| IBAN | RO79RNCB0134018453880012 | RO58RNCB0134018453880002 | RO07BTRLRONCRT0PB8850401 |
| SWIFT/CIF | RNCBROBU XXX | RNCBROBU XXX | 5982992 |
Conference Venue
The conference will be held at the University House of the University of Craiova.
University House
Travel & Accommodation
Airport: Craiova International Airport. Hotels: Ramada Plaza, 5 Continents, Europeca, Rexton.
Sponsors & Supporters
The Conference is proudly supported by the following institutions and organizations:
Ministry of Education
ASTR – Technical Sciences Academy of Romania
ARoTMM – Romanian Association of Mechanism and Machine Science
Cad Works International
SIAR – Romanian Society of Automotive Engineers
UBT – Union Business & Travel
GVT – GVT Cargo & Logistics Craiova
Correspondence Address
Prof. dr. eng. Dumitru Ilie - Faculty of Mechanics, University of Craiova
Conf. dr. eng. Racilă Laurențiu - Faculty of Mechanics, University of Craiova
Prof. dr. eng. Copiluși Cristian - Faculty of Mechanics, University of Craiova
Email: icome.conference@ucv.ro