AXIS2027
Committee

The people behind AXIS.

AXIS 2027 is led by the team behind the ECM, Energy and Mechanics symposia held since 2014. Every track pairs an academic co-chair with an industry co-chair, so research and practice share the programme.

Conference chairs

Leading the conference.

Conference Chair

Dr Henry Tan

University of Aberdeen. Henry chaired the ISECM/ECM1–6 symposia from 2014 to 2016 and the Energy7, Energy8, Mechanics1 and Quantum1 conferences in 2017–18, with delegates from up to 56 countries at a single edition.

Co-Chair · Programme & Industry

Dr Turan Mutallimov

University of Aberdeen. Turan leads the programme design and industry engagement, including the industry case-study track, the Challenge Exchange and partnerships.

Co-Chair · Scientific Committee

Dr Nurhasnita Hamzah

University of Aberdeen. Nurhasnita leads the scientific committee and peer review across the six tracks, the PGR showcase and the awards.

Organising committee

The team that makes it run.

The organising committee is being formed for Bon Accord Symposia Ltd. Members will be announced here as roles are confirmed.

Conference secretariat

Delegate enquiries, visa letters and communications. To be confirmed.

Registration & finance

Registration, invoices, purchase orders and refunds. To be confirmed.

Partnerships & exhibition

Partner packages, the exhibition and the Challenge Exchange. To be confirmed.

Local arrangements

Venue, the Burns Night reception, gala dinner and social programme. To be confirmed.

Hybrid & digital

Streaming, remote presenters and the virtual platform. To be confirmed.

Student & PGR liaison

The PGR showcase, student volunteers and travel grants. To be confirmed.

Scientific committee

Two co-chairs for every track.

Each track is led by an academic co-chair and an industry co-chair, chaired overall by Dr Nurhasnita Hamzah. All track co-chairs are to be confirmed. If you would like to nominate someone, see below.

Track 01 · Academic

Offshore Energy & Subsurface

Academic co-chair to be confirmed.

Track 01 · Industry

Offshore Energy & Subsurface

Industry co-chair to be confirmed.

Track 02 · Academic

Offshore Wind & Marine Renewables

Academic co-chair to be confirmed.

Track 02 · Industry

Offshore Wind & Marine Renewables

Industry co-chair to be confirmed.

Track 03 · Academic

Hydrogen, Storage & Conversion

Academic co-chair to be confirmed.

Track 03 · Industry

Hydrogen, Storage & Conversion

Industry co-chair to be confirmed.

Track 04 · Academic

Mechanics of Materials & Structures

Academic co-chair to be confirmed.

Track 04 · Industry

Mechanics of Materials & Structures

Industry co-chair to be confirmed.

Track 05 · Academic

Digital Engineering, AI & Robotics

Academic co-chair to be confirmed.

Track 05 · Industry

Digital Engineering, AI & Robotics

Industry co-chair to be confirmed.

Track 06 · Academic

Energy Systems, Policy & Just Transition

Academic co-chair to be confirmed.

Track 06 · Industry

Energy Systems, Policy & Just Transition

Industry co-chair to be confirmed.

Reviewers: the scientific committee also includes a pool of reviewers drawn from academia and industry. Membership will be listed here once confirmed. Reviewers declare conflicts of interest and review on a rolling basis between November and December 2026.
Industry advisory board

Keeping the programme close to the field.

The advisory board brings in perspectives from operators, the supply chain, regulators and investors. It helps shape the Challenge Exchange and the industry case-study track and judges the Industry Impact Award. Seats are open and members are to be confirmed.

Operator seat

Energy operator. To be confirmed.

Supply chain seat

Engineering or service company. To be confirmed.

Regulator & policy seat

Regulator or public body. To be confirmed.

Innovation seat

Start-up, investor or technology centre. To be confirmed.

Get involved

Help shape AXIS 2027.

Join as a reviewer

Researchers and practising engineers are welcome to review abstracts in their area. Review is rolling and assignments are matched to your expertise, with conflicts of interest declared up front.

Nominate an industry co-chair

Do you know an engineer, manager or technical leader who would bring field experience to a track? Nominate them, or yourself, as an industry co-chair.

Science and industry, together

Every track needs both perspectives. Bring yours.

Review abstracts, co-chair a track or join the advisory board. Tell us where your expertise lies and the chairs will be in touch.