ICEFA 2024 : Tenth International Conference on Engineering Failure Analysis

The Tenth International Conference on Engineering Failure Analysis (ICEFA), under the theme, Advancements in engineering failure analysis of traditional and modern materials, structures and infrastructure, will take place in Athens, Greece from 7-10 July 2024.

Engineering failure analysis is a key interdisciplinary diagnostic and prevention tool that involves a whole-cycle approach, incorporating an awareness of design considerations, manufacturing processes, safety, reliability, integrity, maintenance, environmental damage, sustainability, service loading conditions, and end-of-life disposal and decommissioning.


Oral and paper abstracts are now invited on the following topics. They should be submitted using the online abstract submission system https://www.elsevier.com/events/conferences/international-conference-on-engineering-failure-analysis/submit-abstract


Analysis of engineering failure associated with environmental damage, such as hydrogen embrittlement; additively manufactured parts; high-temperature components; bioengineering materials; energy structures and infrastructure.

Microscopic investigation of failure mechanisms in engineering materials (metals and alloys, polymers, ceramics, composites, electronic materials, and biomaterials).

Principles and methods of failure analysis. Novel approaches and tendencies: e.g., Artificial Intelligence and machine learning applied to engineering failure analysis and fractography.

Case studies of failures in industrial sectors (e.g., renewable energy, aerospace, biomedical, nuclear, microelectronics, marine and offshore power generation, thermal power, oil and gas, metallurgy, automotive, rail, civil construction, manufacturing, consumer goods and mining).

Regulatory agencies, legal matters, ethical issues, and insurance in the failure analysis industry.

Role of engineering failure analysis in the design, materials, fabrication, operation, maintenance, prevention, safety, risk assessment, reliability analysis, life prediction and safety evaluation, quality assurance and business management.

Philosophical aspects of "lessons learned" approach and impact on the welfare of the community.