The University of Belgrade was represented by Prof. Dr. Aleksandar Sedmak, Professor Emeritus, who was also one of the conference's keynote speakers. His presentation, entitled “Application of Fracture Mechanics Parameters to Structural Integrity Assessment”, focused on the application of fracture mechanics in structural integrity assessment. An internationally recognized researcher, Professor Sedmak specializes in fracture mechanics, materials science, welding technology, and structural integrity. He is also a former President of the European Structural Integrity Society (ESIS).
Representing the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Debrecen were Prof. Dr. Géza Husi, Dean and GTIDEA Professor; Prof. Dr. Ferenc Kalmár, Professor, GTIDEA Professor and Head of the Doctoral School; Dr. Ferenc Szodrai, Secretary of the Doctoral School; and Dr. Tamás Mankovits, Core Member of the Doctoral School and Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering.
During the meeting, both parties introduced their doctoral programmes, research areas, and scientific activities, and explored potential areas for future cooperation.
The meeting represents an initial step towards strengthening academic ties between the doctoral schools of the two universities and may open up new opportunities for joint research activities and collaboration involving doctoral students and academic staff.
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