The 2027 IACMAG-CSRME Joint International Symposium
Welcome to the official portal of the IACMAG-CSRME Joint International Symposium on Computational Geotechnics, proudly hosted by the University of Newcastle in collaboration with Curtin University.
A Strategic Bridge for the Global Community
As a pivotal frontier forum positioned strategically between the 17th IACMAG (2025) and the 18th IACMAG (2028), this symposium stands as a landmark milestone. By uniting the International Association for Computer Methods and Advances in Geomechanics (IACMAG) and the Chinese Society for Rock Mechanics and Engineering (CSRME), this joint event creates an unprecedented academic bridge. It seamlessly integrates cutting-edge numerical methodologies with grand-scale engineering insights. We warmly invite global researchers, engineers, and practitioners to gather in Australia to showcase foundational breakthroughs, share emerging modeling paradigms, and collectively chart the future of geomechanics with a steadfast commitment to practical infrastructure and disaster mitigation.
Conference Themes & Highlights
Our 2027 program explores the full spectrum of geomechanics, from rigorous fundamental theories to pioneering industrial applications.
Key Focus Areas:
- Core Theory & Mechanics: Advanced constitutive models for rock and soil, and next-generation experimental geomechanics.
- Advanced & Multi-Scale Modeling: Multi-physics, multi-scale numerical modeling, and non-linear computational mechanics.
- Geo-Infrastructure Intelligence: Digital Twins and AI-powered/physics-informed geotechnical engineering.
- Discontinuous & Advanced Analysis: Continuous, discontinuous, and permeable deformation analysis methods (FEM, DEM, BEM, LBM, DDA, NMM, SPH and MPM).
- Global Impact & Resilience: Advanced geomechanics for climate-resilient, sustainable, and underground space infrastructure.
Cultivating the Next Generation
The IACMAG-CSRME Joint International Symposium is deeply dedicated to amplifying the global visibility and leadership of students and early-career researchers within both societies. We are designing an immersive, interactive environment to mentor and foster the global academic leaders of tomorrow through:
- Interactive Challenges: Engaging data-driven, physics-informed, and modeling competitions.
- Young Researcher Spotlights: High-impact, rapid-fire sessions designed for breakthrough discoveries.
- Digital Outreach: Global knowledge dissemination and research amplification through curated social media campaigns (LinkedIn, X, and YouTube).
Discover Newcastle: Where Innovation Meets the Coast
Newcastle is one of Australia’s most dynamic coastal hubs and an internationally recognized stronghold for geotechnical innovation. Home to the University of Newcastle (Global Top 250), the city provides an exceptional blend of world-class research infrastructure and inspiring natural beauty. Located just two hours from Sydney, Newcastle offers a relaxed yet intellectually vibrant environment where delegates can engage in transformative academic discourse and experience pristine coastal culture between sessions.
Our Commitment
We pledge to make this joint symposium a historically impactful event that honors and elevates the prestigious standards of both IACMAG and CSRME. We look forward to welcoming the international geomechanics community to our shores for an unforgettable, visionary exchange of ideas.