Mechanika-2025 / ONLINE on May 23rd

Conference is organized by Kaunas University of Technology (KTU), Lithuanian Academy of Sciences, IFToMM National Committee of Lithuania and Baltic Association of Mechanical Engineering (BAME).

Welcome to MECHANIKA-2025

On behalf of the Organizing Committee it is our great pleasure to announce that Kaunas University of Technology in cooperation with Lithuanian Academy of Sciences, IFToMM National Committee of Lithuania and Baltic Association of Mechanical Engineering cordially invite you to attend the 29th International Conference “Mechanika-2025”, the purpose of which is the discussion of a wide range of issues in the mechanical engineering and mechatronics. The 29th International Conference “Mechanika-2025” is scheduled for 23 May, 2025 (online).

We invite the representatives from the academia, research institutions, government and industry to present the latest scientific and technological research results as well as discuss current needs and future trends in R&D, addressing the issues of cooperation, the strategy and quality of undergraduate and postgraduate education in the field of mechanical engineering and mechatronics.

Main Information

Scientific committee

Chairperson: Prof. V. Ostaševičius

Members:

Prof. Roberts Joffe – Lulea University of Technology, Sweden
Dr. Antanas Daugėla – Nanometronix LLC, United States
Prof. Dimitrios Pavlou – University of Stavanger, Norway
Dr. Andrey Aniskevich – University of Latvia, Latvia
Prof. Jean Michel Nunzi – Queen’s University, Canada
Prof. Sergio Cicero – University of Cantabria, Spain
Prof. Sergei Kruchinin – Bogolyubov Institute for Theoretical Physics, National Ukrainian Academy of Science, Ukraine
Prof. Daiva Zeleniakienė – Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania
Prof. Antoni John – Silesian University of Technology, Poland
Prof. Rimantas Kačianauskas, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Lithuania
Prof. Petr Štemberk – Czech Technical University, Czech Republic
Dr. Dariusz Szpica – Bialystok University of Technology, Poland
Dr. Andrzej Borawski – Bialystok University of Technology, Poland
Dr. Eric Courteille – Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Rennes, France
Dr. Gintautas Dundulis – Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania
Dr. Grzegorz Mieczkowski – Bialystok University of Technology, Poland
Prof. Regita Bendikienė – Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania
Prof. Arvydas Palevičius – Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania

Organising committee

Chairperson: Dr. Sigita Urbaitė

Members:

Prof. Paulius Griškevičius (Kaunas Uninersity of Technology, Lithuania)
Prof. Giedrius Janušas (Kaunas Uninersity of Technology, Lithuania)
Dr. Vitalis Leišis (Kaunas Uninersity of Technology, Lithuania)
Dr. Robertas Mikalauskas (Kaunas Uninersity of Technology, Lithuania)
Dr. Marius Rimašauskas (Kaunas Uninersity of Technology, Lithuania)
Dr. Ginas Čižauskas (Kaunas Uninersity of Technology, Lithuania)
Dr. Kęstutis Pilkauskas (Kaunas Uninersity of Technology, Lithuania)

Conference Topics

Advanced mechanical technologies
Biomechanics
Micro and nanosystem engineering
Composite materials
Robotics
Sensors, actuators and transducers
New manufacturing technologies and advanced material processing
Monitoring and optimization of manufacturing processes
Software for design
Assembly and manufacturing system maintenance
Machine tool and metrology
Surface tribology
Engineering materials and their application
Surface and coating engineering
Cloud manufacturing
Strength of materials and structural elements
Computational mechanics
Automation in production systems
Dynamics of mechanical systems
Technologies of graphics media and advanced materials

Proceedings Mechanika-2024. Proceedings of the 28th International Scientific Conference

Click here to read the Proceedings of the 28th International Scientific Conference Mechanika-2024.

Important dates

Extended until May 15th, 2025 – Registration, Submission of Abstracts
Extended until May 22nd, 2025 – Deadline for Camera-Ready Papers Submission (A link will be sent by email once the abstract is accepted.)
May 23rd, 2025 – Conference
May 30th, 2025 – Notification of Paper acceptance

Publishing

All accepted and presented papers will be published in the proceedings of the 29th International Scientific Conference MECHANIKA 2025.

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Registration Fee

Conference registration fee – €50.

The registration fee includes access to plenary session, oral sessions, poster presentations and paper publication in the conference proceedings.

Payment Data

Beneficiary’s bank: AB SEB Bank

Bank code: 70440

SWIFT: CBVILT2X
Beneficiary’s account (IBAN): LT38 7044 0600 0310 4481
Beneficiary’s name and address: Kaunas University of Technology; Donelaicio 73, Kaunas, LT-44249

Payment details (obligatory): Conference Mechanika-2025, invoice No. SF5150000, KO006 (participant surname, name)

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received before May 9, 2025 will receive a 75% refund. No refund will be granted for cancellations received from May 10, 2025.

Presentation Guidelines

Oral presentations

Time for oral presentations will be 15 minutes including a five minutes discussion.

Poster presentation

The presentations for the “Poster session” must be sent to mechanic@ktu.lt by 22 of May in PowerPoint format (numerous slides recommended as for oral 10 min presentation and there is no formal template).

Programme

Words of Welcome

Session Chair: Dr. Sigita Urbaitė (Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania)
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9.00-9.10

Prof. Habil. Dr. Vytautas Ostaševičius

Member of Lithuanian Academy of Sciences, Director of Mechatronics Institute, Kaunas University of Technology

Plenary session

9.10-9.30

Invited Speech

Prof. Dr. Valdas Eidukynas

Head of 3D Experience Excellence Centre, Kaunas University of Technology

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Section A

Session Chair: Prof. Dr. Paulius Griškevičius (Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania)
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9:30-9:45	Investigation of aerodynamic parameters for aerosols removal in the classifier [A.1] Tautvydas JUKNEVIČIUS Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Lithuania
9:45-10:00	PID, Fuzzy PID controls and dynamics of RCM surgical system taking into account inputs from in vitro experiments on cardiovascular tissue [A.2] Grzegorz ILEWICZ Institute of Micomechanics and Photonics, Warsaw University of Technology, Poland
10:00-10:15	Towards Accurate Power Modelling in Mobile Robots: Comparative Insights from Simulation and Hardware Implementations [A.3] Bilal KHAN U.S.-Pakistan Centre for Advanced Studies in Energy, University of Engineering and Technology, Pakistan
10:15-10:30	Experimental Investigation and Variance Analysis of Kerf Quality in Laser Cutting of Thin ABS Parts Manufactured by Fused Filament Fabrication [A.4] Gokhan BASAR, Oguzhan DER Osmaniye Korkut Ata University, Turkey
10:30-10:45	The Non-linear Modelling of the axial force-displacement behaviour of the Human vertebra subject to the axial load [A.5] Darius ZABULIONIS, Olga CHABAROVA, Jelena SELIVONEC Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Lithuania
10:45-11:00	Speed Control Based on Motion Blending Trajectory and Repetitive PID for Nonlinear Servo Motor Systems [A.6] Melihcan KOCABIYIK, Fatih ADIGÜZEL Department of Control and Automation Engineer, Yildiz Technical University, Turkey
11:00-11:15	Compliant Mechanism as Bicycle Spokes [A.7] Prathmesh Hitesh SHAH, Inga SKIEDRAITĖ Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania
11:15-11:30	Soil Liquefaction Analysis with Machine Learning and SHAP Analysis [A.8] Yaren AYDIN, Gebrail BEKDAŞ Istanbul University – Cerrahpaşa, Turkey
11:30-11:45	Design and Simulation of an Innovative Vegetable Slicer Machine [A.9] Surendra Kumar SAINI, Erastus Weyulu Shuudeni University of Namibia, Namibia
11:45-12:00	The Impact of Nano Hydroxyapatite and Alumina on the Mechanical and In Vitro Degradation Properties of Biodegradable Mg4Zn1Mn Alloy Fabricated via Powder Metallurgy [A.10] Demet ZALAOĞLU, Emre ÖZER, Mehmet AYVAZ, Mustafa ÜBEYLİ, Umut AKSU, Musa ERYILMAZ Osmaniye Korkut Ata University, Turkey
12:00-12:15	Comparison of Control Performance with Optimum Isolator Parameters for Different Structural Systems Under Various Earthquakes [A.11] Ayla OCAK, Sinan Melih NİGDELİ, Gebrail BEKDAŞ Istanbul University – Cerrahpaşa, Turkey
12:15-12:30	Festo and Mitsubishi Simulation Stand [A.12] Tomas Ignatavičius, Ginas Čižauskas, Kęstutis Pilkauskas Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania
12:30-12:45	Application Possibilities of Double Disc Ultrasonic Vibration System for Particle Agglomeration [A.13 POSTER] Audrius ČEREŠKA, Regimantas BAREIKIS, Algimantas ROTMANAS Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Lithuania

Section B

Session Chair: Assist. Prof. Dr. Joris Vėžys (Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania)
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9:30-9:45	Seismic Performance Assessment of an Existing Retrofitted Reinforced Concrete Building [B.1] Mehmet Fırat KARAPINAR, Baris SAYIN, Baris GUNES, Kamran SAMADI Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Turkey
9:45-10:00	Control of Applied Friction Pendulum Type Isolators According to Regulations [B.2] Batuhan KAHVECİOĞLU, Sinan Melih NİGDELİ, Tuna Hamza ADIGÜZEL, Gebrail BEKDAŞ Istanbul University – Cerrahpaşa, Turkey
10:00-10:15	Hyper- State of Lower Pair Kinematics Chains and Automatic Differentiation of Nilpotent Algebra [B.3] Daniel CONDURACHE, Mihail Cojocari, Ionut POPA Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iasi, Romania
10:15-10:30	Seismic Performance Assessment of an Existing Historic Masonry Building and Proposal for a Retrofitting Method [B.4] Mehmet Fırat KARAPINAR, Baris SAYIN, Kamran SAMADI, Baris GUNES Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Turkey
10:30-10:45	Simulation of a Multiple Drop Test of Lithium-Ion Battery Elements [B.5] Adam RURAŃSKI, Waclaw KUŚ Silesian University of Technology, Poland
10:45-11:00	Mitigation of Seismic Responses in Soft-Story Structures Using MTMDs Optimized by Den Hartog Technique [B.6] Farah ALNAYHOUM, Sinan Melih NİGDELİ, Gebrail BEKDAŞ Istanbul University – Cerrahpaşa, Turkey
11:00-11:15	Study on Lean Readiness Assessment and Key Influential Factors in Successful Deployment of Lean Manufacturing in Namibian SMEs [B.7] Tavonga Lesley Shumba, Surendra Kumar SAINI, Ester Angula University of Namibia, Namibia
11:15-11:30	Archimedes Optimization Algorithm for Reinforced Concrete Slab Cost Minimization [B.8] Yaren AYDIN, Sinan Melih NİGDELİ, Gebrail BEKDAŞ Istanbul University – Cerrahpaşa, Turkey
11:30-11:45	A Review on Impregnation Methods of Continuous Fiber Tow for Additive Manufacturing of Composite Structures [B.9] Muhammad Abuzar KHAN, Marius RIMAŠAUSKAS Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania
11:45-12:00	Evaluation of the Suitability of the Strengthening Project for an Existing RC Building: A Case Study [B.10] Kamran SAMADI, Baris SAYIN, Baris GUNES, Mehmet Fırat KARAPINAR Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Turkey
12:00-12:15	Rheological Characterization of Newtonian and Non-Newtonian Fluids in Complex Microfluidic Channel Under Acoustic and Non-Acoustic Conditions [B.11] Muhammad WAQAS, Arvydas Palevičius Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania
12:15-12:30	A Case Study on the Seismic Performance of an Existing Masonry-Timber Building [B.12] Kamran SAMADI, Baris SAYIN, Baris GUNES, Mehmet Fırat KARAPINAR Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Turkey
12:30-12:45	Evaluation of the Seismic Performance Level of a Reinforced Concrete Structure [B.13] Mehmet Fırat KARAPINAR, Baris SAYIN, Baris GUNES, Kamran SAMADI Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Turkey

Section C

Session Chair: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vitalis Leišis (Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania)
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9:30-9:45	Coupled FE model of dragonfly wing [C.1] Muhammad Usman YOUSAF, Rimvydas GAIDYS Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania
9:45-10:00	Investigation of the Seismic Performance of the Structure and Foundation of an Existing RC Building: A Case Study [C.2] Kamran SAMADI, Baris SAYIN, Baris GUNES, Mehmet Fırat KARAPINAR Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Turkey
10:00-10:15	Research on Maintenance Procedures for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles [C.3] Azad ISMAYILOV, Kazimieras JUZĖNAS Kaunas University of Technology, UAB FL Technics, Lithuania
10:15-10:30	Seismic Performance Assessment of a Previously Strengthened RC Building: A Case Study [C.4] Kamran SAMADI, Baris SAYIN, Baris GUNES, Mehmet Fırat KARAPINAR Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Turkey
10:30-10:45	CNN Based Assistive Assembly Stand [C.5] Mykolas Benjaminas MEŠKAS, Vidas RAUDONIS Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania
10:45-11:00	A Predictive Model-Based Method For Steel Tensile Strength Estimation [C.6] Tuna Hamza ADIGÜZEL, Sinan Melih NİGDELİ, Gebrail BEKDAŞ Istanbul University – Cerrahpaşa, Turkey
11:00-11:15	Influence of Mesh Refinement on the Displacement in a Plane Stress Model [C.7] Ibrahima Kalil CAMARA, Sinan Melih NİGDELİ, Gebrail BEKDAŞ Istanbul University – Cerrahpaşa, Turkey
11:15-11:30	Design and Stress Analysis of Transmitting Gears used in Lathe Machine [C.8] Surendra Kumar SAINI, Junestus Ileka NEGONGO University of Namibia, Namibia
11:30-11:45	Optimum Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) Reinforcement Design for Enhancing Shear Capacity of Reinforced Concrete Columns via Jaya and Teaching-Learning-Based Optimization Metaheuristic Algorithms [C.9] Ammar KHALBOUS, Sinan Melih NİGDELİ, Gebrail BEKDAŞ Istanbul University – Cerrahpaşa, Turkey
11:45-12:00	Sensitivity of Initial Conditions in Multibody Systems: A Computational Framework and Applications [C.10] Ayman Ali Ahmed NADA Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology, Egypt
12:00-12:15	Machine Learning Techniques for the Mechanical Properties of Recycled Aggregate Concrete [C.11] Farnaz AHADIAN, Sinan Melih NİGDELİ, Gebrail BEKDAŞ Istanbul University – Cerrahpaşa, Turkey
12:15-12:30	Design and Structural Performance of a Foldable Chair using Finite Element Analysis [C.12] Surendra Kumar SAINI, Andreas IMENE University of Namibia, Namibia
12:30-12:45	Finite Element Analysis of Crack Propagation Using Cohesive Zone Modelling [C.13] Evaldas NARVYDAS, Gintautas DUNDULIS, Nomeda PUODŽIŪNIENĖ Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania