On behalf of the International Society for Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization (ISSMO), I am pleased to extend a warm invitation to all of you to the 16th World Congress on Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization (WCSMO 2025), scheduled to take place from May 18th to May 23rd, 2025, in the vibrant city of Kobe, Japan.
WCSMO stands as a prestigious biennial gathering, serving as a longstanding catalyst for innovation and collaboration in the field of optimization. Over the years, it has evolved into a renowned international event, uniting experts, researchers, and practicians from all over the world to advance the emerging fields of computational design and structural optimization across different disciplines.
Kobe, with its rich maritime heritage dating back to the 9th century, has historically been a focal point for shipping, trade, and the nurturing of diverse industries and cultures. Through its port, Kobe has cultivated a distinctive cultural identity, influenced by various international sources, which continues to imbue the city with a unique global flavor. This cultural richness is epitomized by Kobe's multicultural population, as well as its architectural and culinary landscape, which seamlessly blend European, traditional Japanese, and modern elements. Moreover, Kobe has placed significant emphasis on global business expansion, particularly in the realm of research and development of cutting-edge technologies, positioning itself as a premier hub for advanced technologies and innovation.
We cordially invite you to join us in Kobe for WCSMO-16, where academic excellence converges with cultural splendor. We eagerly anticipate your participation in this momentous congress as we continue our exploration and advancements in structural and multidisciplinary optimization.
Professor Kazuhiro Izui,
Kyoto University,
General Chair, WCSMO-16 Organizing Committee.
Prof. Makoto Yamakawa, Tokyo University of Science / Prof. Yohei Yokosuka, Kagoshima University
Prof. Daiki Watanabe, Nagoya University / Prof. Nozomu Kogiso, Osaka Metropolitan University
Prof. Kentaro Yaji, Osaka University / Prof. Shintaro Yamasaki, Waseda University
Dr.Takao Miki, Osaka Research Institute of Industrial Science and Technology / Dr.Atsushi Koguchi, Cybernet System
Dr.Masaki Otomori, AISIN Corporation / Dr.Atsushi Kawamoto, Toyota Central R&D Labs
Dr.Tsuyoshi Nomura, Toyota Central R&D Labs / Prof. Jike Han, Kyoto University
Tokyo University
Prof. Satoshi Kitayama
Kanazawa University
Prof. Makoto Yamakawa
Tokyo University of Science
Prof. Yohei Yokosuka
Kagoshima University
Prof. Daiki Watanabe
Nagoya University
Prof. Nozomu Kogiso
Osaka Metropolitan University
Prof. Kentaro Yaji
Osaka University
Prof. Shintaro Yamasaki
Waseda University
Dr.Takao Miki
Osaka Research Institute of Industrial Science and Technology
Dr.Atsushi Koguchi
Cybernet System
Dr.Masaki Otomori
AISIN Corporation
Dr.Atsushi Kawamoto
Toyota Central R&D Labs
Dr.Tsuyoshi Nomura
Toyota Central R&D Labs
Prof. Jike Han
Kyoto University
“Sunday 18 – Friday 23, May 2025
Kobe,Japan”