Welcome to IWOBA 2025

The 1st International Workshop on Bayesian Approach in Civil Engineering (IWOBA 2025) is organised by the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, National Rail Transit Electrification and Automation Engineering Technology Research Centre, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China. The 1st International Workshop on Bayesian Approach in Civil Engineering will take place in Hong Kong, from 10 January to 12 January 2025, with 10 January designated for on-site registration and 11-12 January dedicated to official conference sessions.

About IWOBA

IWOBA 2025 stands as the premier platform dedicated to exploring the intersection of Bayesian methodologies and civil engineering. Our goal is to assemble thought leaders, academics, and industry professionals to discuss innovative applications of Bayesian statistics in the field of civil engineering. Over the course of three days, the workshop will showcase a rich program including keynote lectures, interactive panel discussions, and technical sessions. These events are designed to not only share cutting-edge research and practical applications but also to encourage meaningful dialogue and collaboration among participants.

Call for Papers

We invite researchers, academics, and professionals to submit original research papers, case studies, and contributions on topics related to the development and application of Bayesian approaches in civil engineering. Submissions should align with the workshop theme and may cover theoretical, experimental, and practical aspects of the field.

Special Collection

Partnering with the journal of Data-Centric Engineering (DCE, SCI-index, Impact factor 2.4), we sincerely invite all participants of lWOBA 2025 to submit their (revised) full papers to DCE as a special collection dedicated to the workshop. Details about this special collection can be found at this link.

Workshop Themes

The Bayesian approach is grounded in probability theory and statistics, offering a structured and probabilistic framework for modelling and analysing complex systems and processes. The theme of the workshop is centred around the development and integration of Bayesian techniques in various aspects of civil engineering, including:

• S01: Bayesian computational and stochastic simulation methods.
• S02: Bayesian modelling and analysis in structural engineering.
• S03: Probabilistic risk assessment in infrastructure design.
• S04: Bayesian inference for geotechnical engineering.
• S05: Reliability analysis and prediction using Bayesian techniques.
• S06: Bayesian decision-making under uncertainty.
• S07: Uncertainty quantification in civil engineering projects.
• S08: New advances in Bayesian deep learning and its application.
• S09: Case studies and real-world applications using Bayesian techniques.
• S10: Others.

Key Dates

Paper/Extended Abstract Submission Deadline: 25 October 2024, 8 November 2024
Notification of Acceptance: 1 November 2024, 12 November 2024
Camera-Ready Paper/Extended Abstract Due: 8 November 2024, 15 November 2024
Workshop Date: 10 January 2025 (On-site Registration Day), 11-12 January 2025 (Official Conference Sessions)

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Contact Us

Email: iwoba2025@gmail.com
Website: https://events.polyu.edu.hk/iwoba2025