CONFERENCE PROGRAMME

Below is the general schedule of the Conference, followed by the detailed programme of the Plenary Session and all parallel sessions, including chairpersons, authors and paper titles.

GENERAL PROGRAMME

25 JUNE 2026 — THURSDAY
09:00–12:00Registration of participantsReception
12:00–13:00Opening CeremonyHall 1
13:00–13:30CocktailLobby
13:30–14:30Plenary SessionHall 1
15:00–16:00LunchRestaurant
16:30–19:00Session A: Earth-moving and Transportation MachineryHall 2
16:30–19:00Session B: Railway EngineeringHall 3
From 19:00Free activities
26 JUNE 2026 — FRIDAY
09:00–10:30Registration of participantsReception
10:30–12:00Session C: Production Technologies, CAE and ManagementHall 2
10:30–12:00Session E: Thermal Technique and Environmental ProtectionHall 3
12:00–12:30Coffee breakLobby
12:30–14:00Session C (cont.): Production Technologies, CAE and ManagementHall 2
12:30–13:30Session D: Automatic Control, IT and Artificial IntelligenceHall 3
13:30–14:30Session F: Applied MechanicsHall 3
14:00–15:00Session D (cont.): Automatic Control, IT and Artificial IntelligenceHall 2
15:00–16:00LunchRestaurant
16:30–17:30Session G: Civil EngineeringHall 3
From 20:00Gala dinnerRestaurant
27 JUNE 2026 — SATURDAY
09:00–14:00Tourist Tour
From 15:00Conference closing

SESSION DETAILS

The Conference programme includes a Plenary Session and seven thematic parallel sessions. Session details, including chairpersons, schedules, authors and paper titles, are listed below.

PLENARY SESSION25 June 2026 · 13:30 · Hall 1
Chairpersons: Slaviša Šalinić, Catalin Francu, Mišo Bjelić
Žarko Ćojbašić, Goran Petrović
Trustworthy Edge Intelligence in Engineering Today: Applications in Industrial Control, Robotics and Transport Engineering
Vladimir Stojanovic, Hongfeng Tao, Xiaodi Li
From Data Scarcity to Open-Set Generalization: A Unified Framework for Robust Rotating Machinery Fault Diagnosis
SESSION A — Earth-moving and Transportation Machinery25 June 2026 · 16:30 · Hall 2
Chairpersons: Nebojša Zdravković, Nenad Zrnić
Cristina Sescu-Gal, Mihail Savaniu, Catalin Francu, Oana Tonciu, Bogdan Bebeselea
Mechatronic System for Monitoring Crane Lifting Operations
Marko Urošević, Nenad Zrnić, Xiangwei Liu
Remarks on the Influence of the Dynamic Behavior of Belt Conveyors on the Response of the Spreader Superstructure
Vesselin Naydenov, Blagoy Burdin, Dimitar Krastanov
Experimental Study of Energy Efficiency of a Hydrogen Vehicle
Mirko Katona, Atila Zelić, Dragan Živanić, Radomir Đokić, Tanasije Jojić, Nikola Ilanković
Comparative Overview of Determining Service Classes of Industrial Cranes According to Relevant Standards and Guidelines
Vesna Jovanović, Nikola Petrović, Jovan Pavlović, Boban Nikolić
A Fuzzy AHP Approach for Evaluating Circular Efficiency of Hydraulic Excavator Swing Drive Systems
Nenad Miloradović, Rodoljub Vujanac, Mirjana Piskulić, Jasna Glišović
Comparative Analysis of Rack Layouts According to the Storage Unit Placement Method
Nebojša B. Zdravković, Mile Savković, Goran Marković, Marko Todorović, Predrag Mladenović, Goran V. Pavlović
The Determination of the Deflection of the Stepped Column by the Finite Difference Method
Dragan Živanić, Vladimir Žerajić, Nikola Ilanković
Physical Analysis of Forces, Moments, and Energy Efficiency of Multirotor Unmanned Aerial Vehicles from the Perspective of Flight Control
Vladimir Žerajić, Dragan Ružić, Dragan Živanić, Nikola Ilanković
Segment-Based Energy Balance and Propulsion Feasibility Analysis of a Light Passenger VTOL Aircraft for a Regional Mission
Spasoje Trifković
Analysis and Calculation of Overhead Conveyor for Metal Housings Transportation
Radomir Đokić, Jovan Vladić, Tanasije Jojić
Analysis of Zipline Systems with Large Spans and Low Inclination Angles
SESSION B — Railway Engineering25 June 2026 · 16:30 · Hall 3
Chairpersons: Dragan Petrović, Dragan Milković, Milan Bižić, Vasko Nikolov
Vasko Nikolov, Filip Kirilov
Strength-Deformation Analysis of Wheel Reducer for Metro Cars
Dragan Milković, Saša Radulović, Aleksandra Kostić Miličić, Goran Simić, Ognjen Obradović
Tests for the Assessment of Devices for Securing Semi-Trailers During Transport on a Freight Wagon
Dobrinka Atmadzhova, Vanyo Ralev
Strength Analysis of an Electric Locomotive Transmission Mechanism
Emil M. Mihaylov, Emil Iontchev, Elisaveta Stoyanova
Impact of Deteriorated Tram Tracks on the Current Collectors of Trams
Branislav Gavrilović, Živoslav Avramović, Zoran Stjepanović, Darko Stjepanović
Measurement of Distortion Power and Power Factor in Electric Traction Substations “Serbia Railway Infrastructure” when Powering Electric Locomotives in Traction and Recuperative Braking
Jasna Glišović, Danijela Miloradović, Jovanka Lukić, Nenad Miloradović, Saša Vasiljević
Comparative Analysis of Methods for the Investigation of Brake Wear Particles Emission of Railway Vehicles
Milan Bižić, Dragan Petrović
Influence of Signal-to-Noise Ratio on the Accuracy of Experimental Determination of Wheel–Rail Interaction Forces
Valentina Zochinova, Venelin Pavlov
Systems for Precision Control of Microclimate in World Rail Transport: Technological Structure and Intelligent Management
Venelin Pavlov
Methods of Increasing the Wear Resistance with Repairs of BDZ Freight Wagon Bogies
Irena Petrova
Impact of Automated Systems on Reducing the Human Factor in Rail Transport
Zoran G. Pavlović, Ana Savić, Veljko Radičević, Rade Vasiljević
An Electronic Business Model for the Regulation of Railway Traffic and Transport Based on Artificial Intelligence
Kostadin Trifonov
State of Dispatcher Systems in Bulgaria and Their Role in the Liberalised Passenger Rail Market
Vanyo Ralev
Study on the Wear of Cylindrical Gears of Transmission Mechanisms
SESSION C — Production Technologies, CAE and Management26 June 2026 · Hall 2
Part 1 · 10:30 · Chairpersons: Branko Radičević / Aleksandra Petrović, Elvis Hozdić
L. Rihar, E. Hozdic, A. Rogelj, M. Stefanic, S. Bogataj, J. Jere, M. Sikosek, V. Zaren, T. Marekovic, M. Trcek
Reverse-Engineered Open-Tip and Closed-Loop Water Propellers: CFD Validation Route, Prototype Verification and Sustainability Screening
Blaž Gorše, Andraž Jurečič, Jan Udovič, Aljaž Zadravec, Domen Jeram, Aleksander Leon Štukelj, Igor Makovec, Maša Mamić, Elvis Hozdić
Prediction of Mechanical Properties of FDM 3D-Printed Polymer and Composite Materials
Jasmin Kaljun, Klavdija Kopše Kaljun, Blaž Hanželič
Comparative Finite Element Analysis of Stochastic and Pseudo-Stochastic 2D Voronoi Lattices Under Compression
Marko Popović
Modular Design Concepts in Mechanical Engineering with Applications in Mining Machinery
Emine Hozdić, Elvis Hozdić
From Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0: The Transition from Digitalization and Cybernation to Cognitization and Human–Machine Synergy
Mirjana Piskulić, Rodoljub Vujanac, Nenad Miloradović, Snežana Vulović
Spreadsheet-Based Approach to the Calculation of Load Combinations in Racking Structures
Vojislav Vujičić, Ivan Milićević, Nenad Mijajlović, Nedeljko Dučić, Veljko Aleksić, Marko Popović
Robot-Assisted Lathe Machine Servicing
Ivan Ganchev
Sudden and Gradual Refuses in Pipeline Systems for the Transportation of Natural Gas and Petroleum Products – Occurrence and Models
Miloš Madić, Milan Trifunović, Saša S. Nikolić, Marko Milojković
Environmental Impact Analysis of Laser Cutting: A Case Study of Thin Stainless Steel and Aluminum Alloy Sheets
Mladen Rasinac, Mišo Bjelić, Tanja Dulović, Jovana Perić, Marina Ivanović
Three-Objective Pareto Optimization of GMAW Process Parameters Using a Modified Force Balance Model
Part 2 · 12:30 · Chairpersons: Branko Radičević / Vladan Grković, Vasko Vassilev
Stefan Pajović, Vladan Grković, Jovana Perić, Aleksandra Petrović, Branko Radičević
Investigation of the Influence of Cutting Parameters on Noise Emission During Face Turning of Beech Wood
Jovana Perić, M. Rasinac, Stefan Pajović, Vladan Grković, Aleksandra Petrović
Investigation of Cutting Parameters Influence on Vibration During Milling of HDPE
Dragan Milčić, Miodrag Milčić, Nataša Zdravković, Aleksija Đurić, Damjan Klobčar, Tomaž Vuherer
Energy Efficiency and Carbon Footprint of Welded, Adhesive and Hybrid Joining Processes in the Context of Circular Economy
Branko Radičević, Mišo Bjelić, Mladen Rasinac, Marina Ivanović, Tanja Dulović
Sound Absorption Properties of Recycled Granular Materials and Their Mixtures
Nikola Petrović, Vesna Jovanović, Jelena Mihajlović, Boban Nikolić, Saša Marković
A Fuzzy AHP-Based Approach for Optimal Transport Mode Selection
Aleksandar Jovičić, Dejan Ž. Veljković, Andjelija Mitrović, Jelena Baralić
Selection and Analysis of Key Occupational Safety and Health Indicators: A Case Study in the Foundry Industry
Aleksandar Stanković, Goran Petrović, Aleksandar Trajković, Predrag Milić, Milica Stanković
A Hybrid SWARA–MULTIMOORA Approach for Production Job Prioritization
Vasko Vassilev, Nina Ivanova
Balancing Between Public Service Obligations and Market Efficiency: Modern Challenges in Passenger Rail Transport
SESSION D — Automatic Control, IT and Artificial Intelligence26 June 2026
Part 1 · 12:30, Hall 3 · Chairpersons: Miroslava Jordović Pavlović / Milica Nikolić, Gökmen Katipoğlu
Vladimir Milićević, Miloš Jovanović, Nenad Biga, Marko M. Živanović, Igor Franc
Legal Issues of Ethical Hacking: A Systematic Review of Authorization, Compliance, and Liability Frameworks
Gökmen Katipoğlu, Semih Utku
Real-Time Object Recognition and Audio Feedback System for Visually Impaired Individuals
Zoran G. Pavlović, Ana Savić, Veljko Radičević, Rade Vasiljević
Model of Application of Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education Based on Interaction Between User and Computer System
Maja Kukuseva Paneva, Natasha Stojkovikj, Vasko Kokalanov, Vladimir Milićević
ML Algorithm for COVID-19 Outcome Prediction Based on Demographic Features in North Macedonia
Miroslava Jordović Pavlović, Tijana Geroski, Milica Nikolić
Drug Clustering upon Toxicity Effects on Liver Spheroids – A Deep Learning Approach
Marina Svičević, Miloš Pavković, Nemanja Vučićević, Aleksandar Milenković, Aleksandar Milutinović
Comparing QLoRA Fine-Tuning of a General-Purpose and a Mathematically Specialized LLM on Serbian Mathematics Competition Tasks
Stefan Jančić, Miloš Jovanović, Emilija Jovanović, Igor Franc
Domain-Adapted Open-Weight Language Model for KiCad Printed-Circuit-Board Design Automation
Part 2 · 14:00, Hall 2 · Chairpersons: Dragan Pršić, Vladimir Stojanović
Lazar Kelić
Hybrid Simulation of an Inverted Pendulum
Simona Tosheska Radovic, Dushko Stavrov, Gorjan Nadzinski, Vesna Ojleska Latkoska
Intelligent Control of a UAV Using a Sensor Glove
Ljubisa Dubonjic, João Paulo Zomer Machado, Dragan Prsic, Vladimir Stojanovic, Xiangpeng Xie
Event-Triggered ADP for Asymptotic Output Regulation of Unknown Linear Systems
Vladimir Stojanovic, Dragan Prsic, Ljubisa Dubonjic, Michael Defoort, Xiaona Song, Shuai Song
Decentralized Event-Triggered Output-Feedback ADP for Hydraulically-Driven Parallel Robot Platforms
Sasa Prodanovic, Emanuel Bernardi, Xiaoli Luan, Vladimir Stojanovic, Wojciech Paszke
Event-Triggered Output-Feedback ADP for Single-Joint Robotic Manipulators with Unknown Dynamics
Vojislav Filipović, Vladimir Đorđević
Minimum Positioning-Time for Mechatronic Systems
SESSION E — Thermal Technique and Environmental Protection26 June 2026 · 10:30 · Hall 3
Chairpersons: Rade Karamarković / Miloš Nikolić, Suzana Belošević
Miljan Marašević, Nenad Stojić, Nebojša Bogojević, Dragan Cvetković, Aleksandar Nešović
Change of the Heat Transfer Coefficient in the Tube-to-Tube Exchanger in the Ground Coffee Cooling Plant
Goran Bošković, Željana Kužet, Marina Bošković, Marko Todorović, Zoran Čepić
Integrated Risk Assessment and Digital Twin-Based Safety Management in Photovoltaic Systems
Siniša Bikić, Dragan Budošan, Milivoj Radojčin, Ivan Pavkov, Rafat Al Afif
Operational Diagnostics of Natural Gas Preheating: A Case Study
Gojko Krunić, Srđan Vasković, Srećko Krile, Aleksandra Ijačić
Analysis of the Influence of the Rotation Speed of the DFIG Wind Turbine Generator on the Temperature of the Generator
Milica Timotijević, Olivera Erić Cekić, Dragan Rajnović, Petar Janjatović
Influence of Overheating Exposure Time on the Microstructural Stability and Mechanical Properties of HP40-0.63Nb Alloy
Rade Karamarković, Miloš Nikolić, Đorđe Novčić, Milan Marjanović, Dušan Todorović
Active and Passive Condensation in Biomass Heating Systems
Valentina Zochinova, Mihaela Ivanova, Tsvetelina Shalamanova
Assessment of the Microclimate and Subjective Perception of the Thermal Environment in School
Ljiljana Trumbulović, Iva Bujić
Green Building and New Materials
Igor Kuvač, Diana Stupar, Markus Schwai, Isidora Karan, Borjana Mrđa
Urban Acupuncture and Visual Activism as Foundations for Environmentally Responsible Riverside Transformation: The Case of the Vrbas River in Banja Luka
Nenad Stojić, Nebojša Bogojević, Miljan Marašević, Stefan Pajović
Design Solution of a Cyclone for the Separation of PM10 and PM2.5 Particulate Matter
Suzana Knežević, Milena Milojević, Aleksandra Milošević
Application of Robotic Systems in Intensive Livestock Farming from the Aspect of Environmental Protection
Jovana Belošević, Svetlana Belošević, Maja Đukić
Chemical Pollutants in the Soil of Novi Pazar and Ecological Risk Assessment
Jovana Belošević, Svetlana Belošević, Maja Đukić
Monitoring of Heavy Metals and Their Movement Through the Environment of the City of Kragujevac
SESSION F — Applied Mechanics26 June 2026 · 13:30 · Hall 3
Chairpersons: Snežana Ćirić Kostić, Nenad Drvar
Vladimir Sinđelić, Aleksandar Nikolić, Nebojša Bogojević, Snežana Ćirić Kostić
Numerical Analysis of the Mechanical Properties of a Star-Shaped Auxetic Structure Under Compressive Loading
Branislav Milenković, Đorđe Jovanović, Mladen Krstić
Volume Optimization of the Worm Gear Using SSO Algorithm
Pavle Ljubojević, Tatjana Lazović
Mathematical Modeling of Surface Roughness on the Involute Gear Tooth Flank
Marina Bošković, Marko Todorović, Radovan Bulatović, Aleksandra Nikitović
Application of the SARO Algorithm in the Dimensional Synthesis of a Hybrid Four-Bar Mechanism
Zvonko Petrović, Radovan Nikolić, Ljiljana Brzaković, Milica Tufegdžić, Suzana Petrović Savić
Kinematic and Dynamic Modeling of a Six-Axis Industrial Robot Toward Virtual Twin Development
Vladimir Sinđelić, Aleksandar Nikolić, Snežana Ćirić Kostić, Nebojša Bogojević, Olivera Erić Cekić, Nenad Drvar
Numerical Investigation of a Star-Shaped Auxetic Structure Under Different Impact Velocities
SESSION G — Civil Engineering26 June 2026 · 16:30 · Hall 3
Chairpersons: Bojan Milošević / Vladimir Mandić, Blagoyka Paleva-Kadiyska
Blagoyka Paleva-Kadiyska
Road Surface Wear – Analysis of Tests and Possibilities for Application of New Materials
Petya Stefanova
Comparative Study of Bleeding Process in Ordinary and Self-Compacting Concrete – Influence on the Reliability of Reinforced Concrete Elements
Jovana Bojković, Nenad Stojić, Vesna Bulatović, Iva Despotović, Stefan Mihajlović
Biocomposite Based on Corn Cobs as an Innovative Thermal Insulation Material
Snežana Bajić, Sara Milošević
Recycled Steel in Contemporary Architecture: Sustainable Potentials and Applications Through Case Studies
Marijana Janićijević Milačak, Stefan Mihajlović, Bojan Milošević, Jovana Bojković
Pushover Analysis with Various Material Nonlinearity Models
Bojan Milošević, Nenad Kojić, Marijana Janićijević Milačak
Evolution of Nonlinear Analysis of RC Sections: From Iterative Computations to Rapid Moment–Curvature Prediction Using ANN Models
Stefan Mihajlović, Milan Bižić, Iva Despotović, Jovana Bojković, Marijana Janićijević Milačak
Methodology for Measuring Pressure at the Contact Surface Between a Column Footing Model and a Soil Layer Limited by a Rigid Base Using Earth Pressure Cells