ICSSCER 2025 Concludes Successfully, Showcasing Global Innovations in Structural Seismic and Civil Engineering Research

The 2025 7th International Conference on Structural Seismic and Civil Engineering Research (ICSSCER 2025) came to a successful close today, bringing together leading experts, researchers, and professionals from around the world in a fully virtual format.

Hosted by the University of Salamanca and co-organized by the Polytechnic School of Zamora at the University of Salamanca and the AEIC Academic Exchange Center, the conference was further supported by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), MARA University of Technology, and the School of Civil Engineering at Australian University.

Opening Address by the General Chair

The conference openedwith a Opening address by the General Chair, Prof. Diana Movilla Quesada of the University of Salamanca. On behalf of the host institution and the organizing committee, Prof. Quesada extended a warm welcome to all participants and outlined the conference theme: “Sustainable Development and Technological Innovation in Structural Seismic and Civil Engineering.”

She noted that in the context of global climate change, rapid urbanization, and frequent natural disasters, enhancing the seismic performance of building structures and achieving sustainable industry development have become shared challenges and opportunities.

She extended special thanks to all authors, reviewers, and organizing committee members for their dedication, as well as to the supporting organizations for their strong backing.

Keynote Speeches

Four distinguished keynote speakers delivered insightful presentations covering a wide range of critical topics in civil engineering and seismic research:

Prof. Esteban Sánchez Hernández (University of Salamanca, Spain) presented on "Improving Fire Safety in Rooftop Photovoltaics: The Role of Module-Level Power Electronics," highlighting recent advances in terahertz laboratory instrumentation and data processing.

Assoc. Prof. Aitor Cristiam Raposeiras Ramos (University of Salamanca, Spain) addressed sustainable infrastructure with his talk, "Innovative Solutions for Sustainable Road Construction in Civil Engineering," focusing on asphalt mixture characterization and waste valorization.

Prof. Danqing Song (South China University of Technology, China) explored geotechnical challenges in his presentation, "Key Technologies and Applications for Evaluating and Controlling the Hydraulic-Dynamic Coupling Instability of the Surrounding Rock in Tunnels Crossing Water-Rich Faults."

Assoc. Prof. Manoj Khandelwal (Federation University Australia, Australia) delivered the final keynote, "From Blast to Vibration: Evaluation and Predictive Insights," drawing on his expertise in mining geomechanics and rock blasting.

Each keynote session was followed by a live Q&A, fostering dynamic interaction between speakers and attendees. A virtual group photograph was also taken to commemorate the event.

Oral Presentations

Following the keynote sessions, the conference featured oral presentation sessions, during which early-career researchers and established scholars shared their latest findings. Topics covered included seismic analysis of building structures, advanced materials for civil infrastructure, geotechnical earthquake engineering, structural health monitoring, and disaster risk reduction. 

Poster Session

The conference also featured a dedicated virtual poster session, providing an interactive platform for researchers to showcase their work. The authors presented their research findings in a visually engaging format, including experimental studies, numerical simulations, and case studies on structural seismic performance. Attendees were able to browse the posters, ask questions, and interact via the chat function, creating a more relaxed yet highly productive atmosphere for academic exchange. Below are some of the presented posters:

Looking Ahead

ICSSCER 2025 reaffirmed its role as a vital platform for advancing research and fostering international cooperation in structural seismic and civil engineering. Organizers expressed their sincere thanks to all participating institutions, speakers, and attendees, and look forward to welcoming the global research community again in the future.