Call for Papers and Demos for Main expat’25
Experiment@ International Conference 2025, (expat’25), is the 7th face-to-face event of the conference series expat’xx. The conference will be held in the city of Horta, Faial Island, Portugal, on September 3-5, 2025, and it is an organization of University of the Azores with the collaboration of University of Coimbra and the University of Porto.
expat’25 will run for three days and pre and post-conference technical days on September 2 and 8, respectively, providing a forum of discussion and collaboration between academics, researchers, and industry and medicine professionals, trying to bridge the gap between academic applications and the real world needs and experiences. It offers to the participants an opportunity to present their recent work and to take part in technical/special sessions, workshops, exhibition sessions (Demos’25), discussion tables, and technical visits (with experiential and experimental activities) within the monitoring centres and living laboratories related to sea and climate changes in Faial and Pico Islands of the Azores, the first archipelago in the world to win the seal Sustainable Tourism Destination, under the EarthCheck Sustainable Destination Programe. In 2024, the Azores is the Best National Tourism Region, by Portuguese magazine Publituris, and the Best Adventure Tourism Destination in Europe, a distinction by the World Travel Awards, for the fourth time in the last five years. In 2023, the Azores was certified as the Best Adventure Tourism Destination in the World.
• Online Experimentation
• Remote & Virtual Labs
• Remote Sensing
• Remote Monitoring & Mobile Sensing
• Geoinformatics & Hydroinformatics
• Agriculture 5.0
• Smart Cities and Smart Societies
• Environment Monitoring
• Contributions for Sustainability
• Industry 5.0
• Augmented, Virtual, and Mixed Reality
• Haptic Interfaces & Augmented Feedback
• Gamification & Serious Games
• Intelligent Systems
• Collaborative Environments & Tools
• Online Training Systems
• Collaborative & Soft Robotics
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Volunteered Geographic Information
• Generative AI
• High-Performance Computing
• Education 5.0
• E-Health & E-Rehab
• Cointelligence
• Spatial computing
Submission of full papers (4-6 pages)
March 2nd, 2025
Submission of demos (2-3 pages)
March 2nd, 2025
Notification of acceptance
April 27th, 2025
Camera-ready due
May 25th, 2025
Early Author registration
June 1st, 2025
The official language of the Conference is English. The articles and extended abstracts (demos) will be under a double-blind peer review process. Accepted and presented papers and demos will be published in electronic format and will be submitted for acceptance into the IEEE Xplore® paper database. IEEE Xplore® will index accepted and presented papers and demos meeting IEEE requirements of content and format.
The Proceedings of previous editions are available at IEEE Xplore.
Articles (full papers with 4-6 pages) and extended abstracts (demos with 2-3 pages) submitted to expat25 will follow the EasyChair platform.
Hélia Guerra
University of the Azores, Portugal
Luís Mendes Gomes
University of the Azores, Portugal
Call for Papers for the expat’25 Special Session
“Immersive Technologies: Training Future Engineers (ITo-Train’25)”
ITo-Train’25 is a special session focused on virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), digital twins (DTw) simulations, and simulators of workplace processes as educational tools for future engineers. The emphasis is placed on capturing workplace realities with industry professionals as protagonists. Applications and standards for different subjects will be explored, along with a discussion on the instructional design of lecturers to apply VR, AR, DTw, simulations, and simulators. ITo-Train’25 aims to raise awareness about the importance of integrating workplace dynamics into learning.
Teaching staff in Higher Education and, especially, in technological disciplines, are all-time in the run to get updated by the latest trends in the industry. And, once new trends are just communicated the next follows. Teaching staff have hardly time to revise their teaching material accordingly. Moreover, most of them left the industry years ago and focus primarily on teaching and researching, without support from expert developers very often. In order to receive the latest updates from processes applied in the industry, as well as stay connected to the world-of-work, close cooperation between the education sector and industries is required. Since teaching staff is scarce at the Universities in technological disciplines on one side and, on the other side, Companies do not have the resources to introduce academic staff to the different processes, an alternative way needs to be found. VR, AR, DTw, simulations, and simulators might present the solution and would even bring closer both the world-of-work and higher education.
ITo-Train’25 will provide an opportunity for education scientists, engineers and researchers to discuss design problems, ideas, solutions, research and development results, experiences and work-in-progress activities in creating and applying VR, AR, DTw, simulations and simulators for updating teaching staff on new trends, discussing the relevance of the inclusion of these technologies, analysing results from experiences and the training purpose of future engineers.
Inspired experts and researchers are invited to submit their original research findings in VR, AR, DTw, Simulators and Simulations to this Special Session.
• VR, AR, DTw, simulations and simulators in engineering education
• Haptics and sensorial feedback
• Pedagogical methodologies, technology integration and instructional design
• Artificial Intelligence inclusion in the technologies
• Selecting Industry Processes for Teaching
• General Industry applications
• Industry experts and education/training material developers
• VR, AR, DTw, simulators and simulations used for online study programs
• Gender ability, gender equality and inclusivity in ITo-Train
• Virtual and Remote Learning and Innovation Factories
• Training Engineers through Manufacturing Innovation Management considering Ambidexterity
• Case studies
› Margareth Gfrerer, Dire Dawa University, Ethiopia, margareth.gfrerer@ddu.edu.et
› Maria Teresa Restivo, University of Porto & A3ES, Portugal, trestivo@fe.up.pt
› Uta Pottgiesser, TH East-Westphalia-Lippe, Germany, uta.pottgiesser@th-owl.de
› Chiara Nezzi, Free University Bolzano, Italy, chiara.Nezzi@unibz.it
› Abul Azad, Northern Illinois University, USA
› David Guralnick, Kaleidoscope Learning & Columbia University’s Teachers College, USA
› Diana Urbano, University of Porto, PT
› Dominik May, University of Wuppertal, DE
› Erwin Rauch, Free University Bolzano, IT
› Ephrem Tekle, Kotebe University of Education, ET
› Hana Getachew, Dire Dawa University, ET
› Jakub Matisak, University of Bratislava, SK
› José Rodrigues, University of Porto, PT
› Katarina Zakova, University of Bratislava, SK
› Liliane Machado, Univ. Federal de Paraíba, BR
› Marc Wegmann, Technical University Munich, DE
› Marwa Ben Ali, Free University Bolzano, IT
› Matteo di Marchi, Free University Bolzano, IT
› Pablo Orduña, LabsLand and University of Deusto, ES
› Rubén Heradio, UNED, ES
› Susan Zvacek, CollegeTeachingCoach.com, USA
› Tiia Rüütmann, TalTech, EE
› Tobias Ortelt, TU Dortmund, DE
› Tomas Benz, Heilbronn University of Applied Sciences, DE
Submission Deadline
March 2nd, 2025
Notification of Acceptance
April 27th, 2025
Camera-Ready Due
May 25th, 2025
Early Author Registration
June 1st, 2025
Conference Dates
September 03-05, 2025
Technical Activities
September 02; 06, 2025
The official language of the Conference is English. The articles and extended abstracts (demos) will be under a double-blind peer review process. Accepted and presented papers and demos will be published in electronic format and will be submitted for acceptance into the IEEE Xplore® paper database. IEEE Xplore® will index accepted and presented papers and demos meeting IEEE requirements of content and format. The Proceedings of previous editions are available at IEEE Xplore.
Call for Papers for the expat’25 Special Session
“AI and Education in Engineering , Computing, and Medicine, from Pedagogy to Application (AIEDUMED’25)”
Artificial Intelligence is having profound impact on many parts of the intellectual landscape. Two professional areas, engineering and medicine are particularly important, as they both reveal underlying technologies as public facing artifacts. This implies a special responsibility for educators, engineers, and practitioners to consider strong approaches to pedagogy, ethics, and sustainability. To this end there have been a variety of efforts to cross-engage both disciplines, both in teaching and practice. This special session AIEDUMED’25 represents an avenue to continue that engagement. Specifically, AIEDUMED’25 solicits contributions representing all aspects of AI as applied to pedagogy or medicine, including, but not limited to, novel assignments, medical or educational applications, AI accelerated edge-devices for education or medicine, well-supported ethical discussions, and case studies from either discipline. While the currently popular stereotype of AI is that of the large language model and chatbots, here we are more inclusive, welcoming contributions across the AI spectrum.
By combining insights from intertwined disciplines, we hope to engender new insights on ways to enhance pedagogy, inspire creativity, and increase interdisciplinary engagement. We look forward to your contribution!
• AI Educational applications
• AI applications in medicine
• AI intersecting education and medicine
• Concerns for AI in education, related case studies
• Ethical considerations and well-supported case studies
• AI sustainability
• Interesting assignments and case studies
• AI hardware accelerators for students
• Edge device support for education
• AI for enhancing student engagement
• AI for educational assessment
• AI agents for education or medicine
• AI tutoring systems and assessments
• Sample AI labs in education or medicine
• AI best practices in education or medicine
• Language model strength and weakness in education
• Engineering/Computing pedagogy with medical theme
• Explainable AI in education or medicine
› James Wolfer, Indiana University South Bend, USA
› Alexander LeClair, Indiana University South Bend, USA
› Andreas Pester, British University in Egypt, EG
› Dana Vrajitoru, Indiana University South Bend, USA
› Diana Urbano, University of Porto, PT
› Frode Eika Sandnes, Oslo Metropolitan University, NO
› Katarina Zakova, Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, SK
› Mario Bochicchio, University of Bari Aldo Moro, IT
› Michael Scheessele, Indiana University South Bend, USA
› Murlidharan Nair, Indiana University South Bend, USA
› Paulo Menezes, University of Coimbra, PT
› Ronei Marcos de Moraes, Federal University of Paraíba, BR
Submission Deadline
March 2nd, 2025
Notification of Acceptance
April 27th, 2025
Camera-Ready Due
May 25th, 2025
Early Author Registration
June 1st, 2025
Conference Dates
September 03-05, 2025
Technical Activities
September 02; 06, 2025
The official language of the Conference is English. The articles and extended abstracts (demos) will be under a double-blind peer review process. Accepted and presented papers and demos will be published in electronic format and will be submitted for acceptance into the IEEE Xplore® paper database. IEEE Xplore® will index accepted and presented papers and demos meeting IEEE requirements of content and format. The Proceedings of previous editions are available at IEEE Xplore.
Call for Papers for the expat’25 Special Session
“Underwater sensor platforms (USP’25)”
This special session USP’25 focuses on recent advancements in underwater sensor platforms, covering topics such as novel sensor technologies, energy-efficient designs, and robust communication systems. Emphasis is placed on autonomous vehicle integration, data processing, and deployment strategies in diverse marine environments. Applications in environmental monitoring, climate research, and ecosystem protection will be explored, alongside discussions on reliability, multisensor data fusion, and security. USP’25 aims to foster collaboration and innovation in underwater sensing technologies.
• Miniaturized and high-sensitivity underwater sensors
• Bio-inspired sensing mechanisms for aquatic environments
• Low-power sensor designs for extended underwater operations
• Smart and corrosion-resistant materials for underwater applications
• Energy harvesting technologies
• Advances in battery technologies for underwater systems
• Hybrid communication platforms combining acoustic, RF, and optical methods
• Secure and resilient communication protocols for underwater networks
• Autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) integration with advanced sensors
• Decision-making algorithms for adaptive sensing and exploration
• Coordination strategies for multisensor-equipped autonomous systems
• Real-time onboard data processing for underwater sensors
• AI and machine learning for underwater data analysis and interpretation
• Multisensor data fusion for improved accuracy and reliability
• Monitoring marine biodiversity and coral reef health using sensor platforms
› João Falcão Carneiro, University of Porto, Portugal
› Nuno Cruz, University of Porto, Portugal
› Fernando Gomes de Almeida, University of Porto, Portugal
› Bent Haugalokken, SINTEF Ocean, NO
› Jeff Neasham, Newcastle University, UK
Submission Deadline
March 2nd, 2025
Notification of Acceptance
April 27th, 2025
Camera-Ready Due
May 25th, 2025
Early Author Registration
June 1st, 2025
Conference Dates
September 03-05, 2025
Technical Activities
September 02; 06, 2025
The official language of the Conference is English. The articles and extended abstracts (demos) will be under a double-blind peer review process. Accepted and presented papers and demos will be published in electronic format and will be submitted for acceptance into the IEEE Xplore® paper database. IEEE Xplore® will index accepted and presented papers and demos meeting IEEE requirements of content and format. The Proceedings of previous editions are available at IEEE Xplore.
Call for Papers for the expat’25 Special Session
“Innovation in Forest Fire Risk Management (IFFRM’25)”
Forest fires present a growing challenge worldwide, requiring innovative approaches to prevention, detection, and management. This special session focuses on experimental engineering solutions that leverage advanced technologies such as wireless sensor networks, real-time data analytics, and geospatial tools. By integrating cutting-edge research with practical applications, these systems aim to enhance early warning capabilities, improve decision-making, and mitigate environmental and economic impacts.
The session IFFRM’25 welcomes contributions from researchers, technologists, practitioners, and policymakers addressing diverse aspects of forest fire management. Topics may include novel sensor technologies, data processing pipelines, and visualization platforms, as well as interdisciplinary approaches to risk assessment and mitigation. Attendees will explore the latest advancements and discuss future directions in developing robust, scalable, and cost-effective solutions for managing forest fire risks. By bringing together ideas from different fields, we aim to spark fresh perspectives, improve teaching methods, and encourage collaboration across disciplines.
• Experimental engineering approaches to forest fire prevention and detection
• Wireless sensor networks and low-cost sensing technologies
• Real-time analytics and data processing for environmental monitoring
• Forest fire modeling and simulation for operational decision-making
• Geospatial mapping and visualization tools for risk management
• Interdisciplinary strategies for forest fire mitigation
• Case studies and lessons from field deployments
• Training and capacity-building for fire management professionals
• Innovations in public-private collaborations for forest fire research
› Catarina Silva, CISUC – University of Coimbra, Portugal
› Esther Hontañón Lavín, ITEFI – CSIC, Spain
› Jesús Lozano Rogado, University of Extremadura, Spain
› Pedro Salgueiro, University of Évora, Portugal
› Philippe Menini, University of Toulouse EPE, France
› Alberto Cardoso, University of Coimbra, PT
› Cidália Fonte, University of Coimbra, PT
› Eisharc Jaquet, Arantec, AD
› Filipe Araújo, University of Coimbra, PT
› Jacinto Estima, University of Coimbra, PT
› João Sousa, University of Porto, PT
› Krishna Chandramouli, Venaka Treleaf GbR, DE
› Lionel Presmanes, Université de Toulouse, FR
› Luís Rato, University of Évora, PT
› Sofia Aparicio, Spanish National Research Council, ES
› Stella Vallejos, Spanish National Research Council, ES
› Teresa Gonçalves, University of Évora, PT
Submission Deadline
March 2nd, 2025
Notification of Acceptance
April 27th, 2025
Camera-Ready Due
May 25th, 2025
Early Author Registration
June 1st, 2025
Conference Dates
September 03-05, 2025
Technical Activities
September 02; 06, 2025
The official language of the Conference is English. The articles and extended abstracts (demos) will be under a double-blind peer review process. Accepted and presented papers and demos will be published in electronic format and will be submitted for acceptance into the IEEE Xplore® paper database. IEEE Xplore® will index accepted and presented papers and demos meeting IEEE requirements of content and format. The Proceedings of previous editions are available at IEEE Xplore.
Call for Papers for the expat’25 Special Session
“AI-Powered Solutions for Smart and Green Urban Development (AI-PSSGUD’25)”
The rapid expansion of urban areas presents significant challenges in efficiency, sustainability, and resilience. Advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and data-driven systems are transforming cities, enabling smarter decision-making, optimizing resource management, and enhancing sustainability. This special session explores the intersection of artificial intelligence with sustainable and green urban development, focusing on innovative solutions that address both technological advancement and environmental sustainability. The session brings together experts from multiple disciplines to discuss how AI-driven technologies can create more sustainable, efficient, and resilient urban environments while actively reducing carbon footprint and promoting environmental stewardship.
The session AI-PSSGUD’25 objectives are: facilitate knowledge exchange between researchers, practitioners, and policymakers in smart and green cities; showcase cutting-edge AI applications for urban sustainability and decarbonization; foster interdisciplinary collaboration between computer science, environmental science, and urban development; identify practical solutions for implementing AI in urban environments; address environmental challenges through technological innovation; develop frameworks for measuring and reducing urban carbon footprints.
• Urban Intelligence Systems
– AI-driven urban planning frameworks; Decision support systems for city management; Digital twin implementation for urban modeling; IoT and edge computing for real-time smart city applications; Carbon footprint monitoring and reduction systems.
• Environmental Sustainability
– Machine learning for environmental monitoring; Predictive analytics for resource management;; Smart grid optimization and renewable energy integration; Carbon capture and storage optimization;
Greenhouse gas emissions tracking and reduction; Energy consumption optimization algorithms.
• Green Infrastructure and Mobility
– Zero-emission transportation systems; Computer vision and sensor networks for smart infrastructure monitoring; Green building management systems; Predictive analytics for traffic flow, mobility, and public transportation efficiency; Electric vehicle charging infrastructure optimization; Carbon-neutral infrastructure planning; Green space optimization and urban forestry.
• Resource Efficiency
– Smart water management systems; Waste reduction and circular economy solutions; Energy-efficient building systems; Renewable energy integration; Smart lighting systems.
• Data and Privacy
– Cybersecurity frameworks for smart cities; Privacy-preserving AI systems; Ethical governance of urban data; Environmental data management.
› Hugo Peixoto, Centro Algoritmi/LASI- University of Minho, Portugal
› Manuel Rodrigues, Centro Algoritmi/LASI- University of Minho, Portugal
› Regina Sousa, Centro Algoritmi/LASI- University of Minho, Portugal
› Esteban Jove, University of Corunha, Spain
› Omar Castrillon, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Colombia
› Manoj Gupta, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, India
› Álvaro Michelena Grandío, Universidade da Coruña, ES
› Angelica Gonzalez, University of Salamanca, ES
› António Abelha, University of Minho, PT
› Carlos Rodríguez-Domínguez, University of Granada, ES
› Cristiana Neto, University of Minho, PT
› Dalila Durães, University of Minho, PT
› Deden Witarsyah, Telkom University, Bandung, ID
› Diana Ferreira, University of Minho, PT
› Francini Hak, University of Minho, PT
› Francisco Zayas Gato, Universidade da Coruña, ES
› Francisco Marcondes, University of Minho, PT
› Gabriel Guerrero-Contreras, University of Cadiz, ES
› Gianni Vercelli, University of Genoa, IT
› José Machado, University of Minho, PT
› Manuel Filipe Santos, University of Minho, PT
› Miguel J. Hornos, University of Granada, ES
› Nicolas Lori, University of Minho, PT
› Paulo Novais, University of Minho, PT
› Rohit Raja, Guru Ghasidas University, Bilaspur, IN
› Sara Balderas-Díaz, University of Cadiz, ES
› Soma Das , Guru Ghasidas University, Bilaspur, IN
› Tiago Guimarães, University of Minho, PT
Submission Deadline
March 2nd, 2025
Notification of Acceptance
April 27th, 2025
Camera-Ready Due
May 25th, 2025
Early Author Registration
June 1st, 2025
Conference Dates
September 03-05, 2025
Technical Activities
September 02; 06, 2025
The official language of the Conference is English. The articles and extended abstracts (demos) will be under a double-blind peer review process. Accepted and presented papers and demos will be published in electronic format and will be submitted for acceptance into the IEEE Xplore® paper database. IEEE Xplore® will index accepted and presented papers and demos meeting IEEE requirements of content and format. The Proceedings of previous editions are available at IEEE Xplore.
