About UNAM IEC-2026

The UNAM International Engineering Conference (UNAM IEC-2026) on Sustainable and Resilient Engineering Systems is a biennial international engineering conference organized by the School of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Namibia (UNAM). The conference provides a high-level forum for academics, researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers to present, discuss, and advance innovative engineering solutions addressing contemporary global challenges. Following the successful inaugural edition (UNAM IEC-2024), the conference now continues as a biennial flagship international event, reinforcing UNAM's commitment to impactful research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and global knowledge exchange.


Publication Track Record

All papers presented at UNAM IEC-2024, following revisions informed by conference discussions and post-conference peer review, were successfully published in SCOPUS-indexed and other reputable, well-indexed journals. This track record underscores the academic rigor, international relevance, and quality standards of UNAM IEC, and affirms the conference as a credible platform for disseminating high-quality engineering research to a global audience.

Specific Objectives

  • Encourage development of new methodologies
  • Facilitate collaboration amongst researchers
  • Promote collaboration between research institutions, academia and the industry
  • Provide a forum for dissemination and feedback of research findings
  • Encourage sustainable engineering and technological solutions

Sub-Themes


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Information for Authors and Reviewers

Potential Authors, please:

  1. Go to the Author Tool
  2. Locate the Author Tool and download a PDF guide (or watch the Video guide) on every information regarding the preparation and submission of your manuscripts
  3. When your manuscript is ready for submission, go to: www.scientific.net and sign in to your account if you already have an account with them
  4. If you do not have an account already, register at the login page. If you experience difficulty with the registration, send a mail to jedsconference@unam.na to request assistance
  5. In order to submit your manuscript to the specific title UNAM IEC-2026, send your full name and preferred e-mail (more than one e-mail address is not allowed) to jedsconference@unam.na so you can be given full author access.
Reviewers, please be guided by the downloadable Reviewer Tool

Registration Fees

  1. Local Academics / Professionals:
    N$ 1,500.00 (Early Bird) • N$2,000.00 (Normal)
  2. Local Students:
    N$200.00 (Early Bird) • N$250.00 (Normal)
  3. Local Delegates:
    N$2,000.00 (Early Bird) • N$2,500.00 (Normal)
  4. International Delegates / Presenters:
    200.00 USD (Early Bird) • 250.00 USD (Normal)
  5. International Students:
    100.00 USD (Early Bird) • 150.00 USD (Normal)

Key Dates

Paper Submission Deadline • 30 June 2026
Review Notification to Authors • 31 July 2026
Revised Paper Submission Deadline • 31 August 2026
Final Acceptance Notification • 10 September 2026
Early Registration Deadline • 15 September 2026
Camera-Ready Paper Due • 30 September 2026
Conference Dates • 22 - 23 October 2026

Conference Schedule

Day 1 • 21 October 2026 • Arrival
Day 2 • 22 October 2026 • Opening Ceremony, Key note, Guest speakers, and Workshops, Break out session
Day 3 • 23 October 2026 • Breakout Sessions. Closing ceremony & Cocktail Dinner
Day 4 • 24 October 2026 • Departure

Chief Host

Professor Kenneth Matengu,
Vice Chancellor,
University of Namibia

Host

Prof. Oluwagbenga Johnson
Associate Dean,
School of Engineering and the Built Environment,
University of Namibia

Editorials

  1. Professor Chinwuba Arum, University of Namibia, (Editor - in - Chief)
  2. Professor Paul Kah, University of Sweden, (Editor)
  3. Professor Innocent Davidson, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, (Editor)

INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE

  1. Professor T. Ch. Madhavi, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Ramapuram, India
  2. Professor Bolanle Ojokoh, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria
  3. Professor G. Senthil Kumaran, The Copperbelt University, Kitwe, Zambia
  4. Professor Sanbao Lin, Harbin Institute of Tech., China
  5. Professor Joel Andersson, University West, Sweden
  6. Professor Nader Stan, Warsaw Management University, Poland
  7. Professor Bale Reddy, Ontario Tech University, Canada
  8. Professor Moses Olumide Ogundipe, Ekiti State University, Nigeria
  9. Professor Catherine M. Ikumapayi, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria
  10. Professor Mahmoud Alkhazaleh, Aqaba University of Technology, Jordan
  11. Associate Professor Paul O. Awoyera, Prince Mohammad bin Fahd University, Saudi Arabia
  12. Associate Professor Sudarshan Krishnan, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA
  13. Associate Professor Clement Nyirenda, University of The Western Cape, Republic of South Africa
  14. Associate Professor Michael Ekonde Sone, University of Buea, Cameroon
  15. Associate Professor Ifeanyi Anekwe, University of The Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, Republic Of South Africa
  16. Dr. Elizabeth Okumu, Kabarak University, Kenya

CONFERENCE ORGANISING COMMITTEE

  1. Dr. Ndjuluwa, Leokadia, Chair, Conference organising Committee
  2. Prof. Arum, Chinwuba
  3. Prof. Ohijeagbon, Idehai Olayemi
  4. Prof. Temaneh Clement
  5. Prof. Johannes, Petrina
  6. Prof. Attiogbe, Francis Kwaku
  7. Prof. Shikongo, Albert
  8. Prof. Ibrahim, Oladimeji
  9. Dr. Sesham, Srinu
  10. Dr. Arito, Philemon
  11. Dr. Ambunda, Robert
  12. Dr. Katte, Valentine Yato
  13. Dr. Ilunga, Odilon Kasongo
  14. Dr. Hango, Silas Ithete
  15. Dr. Busari, Afis Olumide
  16. Dr. Alweendo, Thomas
  17. Dr. Shafuda, Frans
  18. Dr. Matsebula, Lunga Masiza
  19. Dr. Ndiaye, Musa
  20. Dr. Kuranga, Cry
  21. Dr. Kavati, Venkateswarlu
  22. Dr. Saini, Surendra Kumar
  23. Mr. Abisai Fillipus Mateus Shilomboleni
  24. Mr. Gideon, Kenneth
  25. Mr. Amalenge, Tangi

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Location

School of Engineering and the Built Environment

Namundjebo Mengela Street
Ongwediva, Namibia

Phone: +264 65 232 4000

Email: jedsconference@unam.na