16th SIRM – European Conference
on Rotordynamics
9th – 11th June 2027, Rijeka, Croatia
Welcome to SIRM 2027 – 16th European Conference on Rotordynamics (original in German: Schwingungen in rotierenden Maschinen) !
Join us 9th – 11th June 2027 in vibrant Rijeka, Croatia – Croatia’s coastal jewel and European Capital of Culture for 2020!
SIRM 2027, hosted by the University of Rijeka’s Faculty of Engineering, combines world-class engineering insights with Adriatic charm – networking by day, unforgettable evenings by the sea. Our local organising committee invites you to Rijeka for inspiration, collaboration, and celebration!
Save the date – see you in Rijeka!
Conference goals
The purpose of the 16th international conference SIRM 2027 is to promote vital discussions between machine manufacturers, machine developers, machine operators, and scientific representatives in the field of rotor dynamics. Latest trends in theoretical research, development, design, manufacturing, monitoring and machine maintenance shall be discussed at the conference. The Faculty of Engineering (RITEH) from the University of Rijeka and the Croatian Society for the Theory of Machines and Mechanisms invite you to attend SIRM 2027, to be held in Rijeka, in order to combine science, engineering technology, and culture with an enjoyable get‐together for some days. The common organising committee cordially welcomes you in Rijeka and looks forward to seeing you at the conference.
Topics of the SIRM Conference
- Rotor dynamics
- Turbomachines
- Mechatronic systems
- Electrical machines
- Micromachines
- Vibration control
- Identification and diagnostics
- Stability
- Bearings and seals
- Balancing
- Case studies
- Innovations in rotor dynamics
- Unconventional bearing systems
- Artificial intelligence
- Energy efficiency
- Environmental effects
- Other topics related to the dynamics of rotating machines
Important Dates
New deadline for abstract submission | 01/10/2026 |
| Notification of abstract acceptance | 09/10/2026 |
| Submission of full papers (draft version) | 15/01/2027 |
| Notification of draft paper acceptance | 15/02/2027 |
| Submission of full papers (final version) | 15/03/2027 |
| End of early registration | 26/03/2027 |
| Registration for authors | 14/05/2027 |
| Start of conference | 09/06/2027 |
| End of conference | 11/06/2027 |
Past SIRM Conferences
| 15th | 2023 | Darmstadt, Germany |
| 14th | 2021 | Gdansk, Poland |
| 13th | 2019 | Copenhagen, Denmark |
| 12th | 2017 | Graz, Austria |
| 11th | 2015 | Magdeburg, Germany |
| 10th | 2013 | Berlin, Germany |
| 9th | 2011 | Darmstadt, Germany |
| 8th | 2009 | Vienna, Austria |
| 7th | 2007 | Kassel, Germany |
| 6th | 2003 | Darmstadt, Germany |
| 5th | 2001 | Vienna, Austria |
| 4th | 1997 | Kassel, Germany |
| 3rd | 1995 | Kaiserslautern, Germany |
| 2nd | 1993 | Vienna, Austria |
| 1st | 1991 | Kassel, Germany |
Committees
Scientific Board
| Prof. H. Ecker | TU Wien |
| Prof. R. Liebich | TU Berlin |
| Prof. R. Markert | TU Darmstadt |
| Prof. R. Nordmann | TU Darmstadt |
| Prof. S. Rinderknecht | TU Darmstadt |
| Prof. J. Strackeljan | TU Darmstadt |
| Prof. I. Santos | DTU Copenhagen |
| Prof. T. Szolc | IPPT PAN Warsaw |
Scientific Commitee
| M. Arghir | Univ. Poitiers |
| N. Bachschmid † | Politecnico Milan |
| S. Braut | RITEH Univ. Rijeka |
| A. Chasalevris | NTU Athens |
| R. Dufour | INSA Lyon |
| H. Ecker | TU Wien |
| K. Ellermann | ITU Graz |
| E. Egusquiza | UPC Barcelona |
| F. Heitmeir | TU Graz |
| S. Herold | Fraunhofer LBF |
| T. Holopainen | ABB Helsinki |
| P. Keogh | Univ. Bath |
| E. Knopf | GE Power Baden |
| R. Liebich | TU Berlin |
| R. Markert | TU Darmstadt |
| R. Nordmann | TU Darmstadt |
| P. Pennacchi | Politecnico Milan |
| L. Pesek | CAS Prague |
| T. Pumhössel | Univ. Linz |
| S. Rinderknecht | TU Darmstadt |
| I.F. Santos | DTU Copenhagen |
| J. Schmied | Delta JS Zurich |
| B. Schweizer | TU Darmstadt |
| J. Strackeljan | Univ. Magdeburg |
| J. Strackeljan | Univ. Magdeburg |
| T. Szolc | IPPT PAN Warsaw |
| J. Wallaschek | Univ. Hannover |
| E. Woschke | Univ. Magdeburg |
| J. Zapomel | CAS Prague |
| G. Żywica | IMP PAN Gdansk |
Local Organising Committee
| S. Braut | UNIRI |
| R. Žigulić | UNIRI |
| G. Štimac Rončević | UNIRI |
| A. Skoblar | UNIRI |
| N. Bulić | UNIRI |
| O. Bukovac | UNIRI |
| M. Jokić | UNIZG |
| N. Alujević | UNIZG |
Organised by
Guidelines for Authors
SIRM2027 uses EasyChair submission and peer review system.
Abstract submission
Please submit your abstract, written in English, until 15/09/2026.
The deadline for submitting your abstract in English has been extended to October 1, 2026.
The maximum length is 2,500 characters with spaces.
We will inform you by 09/10/2026 whether your abstract has been accepted.
Please use the provided templates under section “Paper Submission” in Word or Latex for Your abstract paper and transfer it into a PDF-File before submitting.
Paper submission
If the abstract acceptance announcement was successful, we are looking forward to receive Your full paper by 15/01/2027.
Please use the following templates in Word or LaTeX and convert them into a PDF file prior to submission.
Conference Proceedings
All participants’ contributions will be published in the proceedings.
Detailed information will be provided on the conference website.
Registration
Fees
| Participants with registration until 26/03/2027 | 500,- € |
| Participants with registration from 26/03/2027 | 580,- € |
| Students with registration until 26/03/2027 | 300,- € |
| Students with registration from 26/03/2027 | 350,- € |
| Accompanying person | 150,- € |
The registration fee covers attendance to the conference sessions, catering during the conference and Gala Dinner.
The registration fee includes only the publication and presentation of one accepted full paper. If a second work of the same registered author is accepted (a maximum of two papers in total), then it is charged additionally at the price of €150.
Accompanying person fee covers Gala Dinner and Sightseeing Tour.
Program & Venue
Program
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Keynotes
Ilmar Ferreira Santos
Biography
Professor Ilmar Ferreira Santos is a Full Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Technical University of Denmark (DTU). He earned his Dr.-Ing. degree from the Technical University of Munich, Germany, in 1993, his Livre-Docência (habilitation) from the University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Brazil, in 1997, and his Dr. Techn. degree from the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) in 2010.
With more than three decades of experience, Professor Santos has made significant contributions to the fields of multi-physics modeling, design optimization, and control of electro-mechanical machine elements. His research spans rotordynamics, tribology, machine dynamics, intelligent machine elements, and mechatronic control systems, with a particular focus on the integration of advanced sensing, actuation, and control technologies into high-performance rotating machinery. At DTU, he has played a leading role in the development of state-of-the-art experimental facilities for the testing and validation of novel electro-mechanical machine components, including active magnetic bearings and actively controlled fluid-film bearings. These technologies are applied to in-situ machine diagnostics, condition monitoring, performance optimization, and active vibration control in advanced industrial machinery.
Professor Santos has received several prestigious awards recognizing his contributions to innovation, research, education, and professional service. In 1995, he was recognized with the “Top 10 Best Brazilian Patents of the Year” award for the invention of a tilting-pad bearing with an active oil film. In 2010, he received the STATOIL Prize in Denmark for technological achievements in mechatronics applied to machine elements. His commitment to engineering education was acknowledged in 2012 when he was named DTU Lecturer of the Year for his outstanding teaching in Dynamics of Machines. In recognition of more than two decades of service to the engineering community, he received the ASME IGTI Outstanding Service Award in South Korea in 2016. Professor Santos maintains strong and longstanding collaborations with leading industrial companies, research institutions, and universities throughout Europe and South America. His work continues to advance the understanding and application of intelligent machine elements for more efficient, reliable, and sustainable engineering systems.
Venue
The Faculty of Engineering (RITEH, https://riteh.uniri.hr/en/about/) from the University of Rijeka and the Croatian Society for the Theory of Machines and Mechanisms are jointly organising the conference in Rijeka.
The conference venue is located in Rijeka.
Accomodation
How to get to Rijeka
By Car
From Italy & Slovenia: Take the A7 via Pasjak or Rupa (~1h 15m from Trieste, ~1h 45m from Ljubljana). Note that Slovenian and Austrian motorways require a vignette, while Croatian tolls accept cash or credit cards. From Central/Eastern Europe (via Zagreb): Take the A6 freeway. From Istria: Take the A8 highway through the Učka Tunnel.
Key Parking: Facilities like Zagrad, Stari Grad, and Ciottina are within walking distance of central venues.
By Plane
While Rijeka Airport (RJK) on Krk Island is the closest (~27 km away) and offers seasonal flights with a shuttle bus to downtown, most international travellers use larger nearby hubs:
Trieste Airport (TRS, Italy): ~110 km away. Accessible to Rijeka via rental car through Slovenia or daily intercity buses (FlixBus, Arriva). Ideal for European low-cost/full-service airlines.
Zagreb Airport (ZAG): ~170 km away. Connected by a straight A6 motorway drive or airport shuttle buses to Zagreb’s central station for frequent onwards buses to Rijeka. Ideal for long-haul/international fliers.
Hotels in Rijeka
Hotel Continental / Category: 3 Stars (***)
Overview: Housed in a landmark 19th-century building, Hotel Continental is situated in the heart of Rijeka next to the Rječina River and a short stroll from the Korzo promenade. Known for its distinct classic architecture, it offers comfortable, accessible accommodation in an authentic historical setting. Its central location makes it a great base for exploring the city’s sights.
Hotel Jadran / Category: 4 Stars (****)
Overview: Located right along the coast in the Pećine neighborhood, Hotel Jadran blends rich historical tradition with sleek, modern design. It features floor-to-ceiling glass walls offering panoramic views of the Kvarner Bay and provides direct access to its private beach. It is an ideal choice for travelers looking to combine a city break with a seaside retreat.
Grand Hotel Bonavia / Category: 4 Stars (****)
Overview: A symbol of Rijeka’s hospitality with over a century of tradition, Grand Hotel Bonavia sits right in the city center near Korzo. It offers elegant rooms, a wellness and fitness center, top-tier dining, and event facilities. Thanks to its high level of service and prime location, it remains a favorite for both business travelers and tourists.
Hilton Rijeka Costabella Beach Resort & Spa / Category: 5 Stars (*****)
Overview: Positioned along the coast between Rijeka and Opatija, this luxury resort represents the pinnacle of high-end accommodation in the region. It features modern rooms, suites, and apartments with full sea views, a private beach, a massive eMotion Spa, and multiple pools. A major highlight is its Michelin-starred rooftop restaurant, Nebo.
https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/rjkochi-hilton-rijeka-costabella-beach-resort-and-spa
Additional Accommodation Option: Nearby Opatija
More Hotels in Opatija. Opatija is a historic town located just a short 20-minute drive down the coast, often called the birthplace of Croatian tourism, with a long history of hospitality dating back to 1844. Famous for its impressive architecture from the Habsburg period, lush coastal parks and the famous Lungomare promenade, Opatija has a wide selection of excellent heritage hotels, 4 and 5 star, boutique villas and modern wellness resorts. If you are coming to the conference, Opatija is a picturesque and more upscale option, but still within easy reach of Rijeka.
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