Doctoral Students in Engineering
Important Dates
- Call for papers opens: November 12, 2025
- Abstract submission deadline: April 10, 2026
- Full paper submission deadline: May 10, 2026
- Notification of accepted papers: June 5, 2026
- Poster submission deadline: June 27, 2026
- Oral presentation of papers: September 23–25, 2026
- Special poster session: Thursday, September 24, 19:00 – 21:00
Deadline for payment by authors of accepted papers: August 5, 2026
Recognizing the best research projects by doctoral students is essential to support and encourage the development of scientific research aimed at increasing the contribution of technology and innovation to society and industry.
At WEEF (IFEES & GEDC) 2026, the work of Doctoral Students in Engineering will highlight talent, innovation, and the quality of research conducted during their doctoral dissertations. To this end, papers will be evaluated within the following thematic areas:
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a. Agroindustry and Food
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Research covering production, industrialization, and commercialization of agricultural, forestry, fisheries, and food activities, or aimed at improving operational efficiency in these processes. |
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b. Bioengineering and Biotechnology |
Basic or applied engineering research addressing aspects related to life sciences and the use of biological systems to develop products and processes for specific applications. |
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c. Electronics and Computer Science |
Research in automation processes, control systems, information technologies, software engineering, or algorithmic processes for digital information processing, among others. |
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d. Industry |
Studies involving manufacturing activities for transforming raw materials into final or intermediate products on a large scale, as well as research considering resources involved in the production chain. |
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e. Infrastructure and Territory |
Studies on the relationship between territorial elements and infrastructure planning and development, such as transportation, energy, water systems, or telecommunications for territorial support and development. |
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f. Environment, Energy, and Sustainability |
Research contributing to planetary and territorial sustainability or addressing the impact of human activity on the environment. |
Methodology
Papers will be presented in oral and poster format. Selected works will be showcased during the academic sessions of the doctoral programs meeting and displayed as posters on September 24.
Authorship restriction
An author may be listed in a maximum of two papers.
Who can participate
Active doctoral students in engineering.
Accepted papers will be published in the ACOFI Conference Proceedings (ISSN). Full papers will be hosted on the OCS platform at www.acofipapers.org, and assigned DOI and ISSN identifiers.
Instructions for Abstract Submission
Consult this file for the step-by-step instructions on how to upload your abstract to our acofipapers platform.
Instructions for Abstract Submission
Abstracts limited to one page, and formatted using the provided template, which includes detailed preparation guidelines.
Word_WEEF2026_Abstract_Template
Guidelines for Full Paper Submission
Category: Doctoral Students in Engineering
Thank you for your valuable contribution to WEEF (IFEES & GEDC) 2026. To ensure your work is included in the conference proceedings, please strictly follow the formatting and submission instructions below.
- General Submission Requirements
- Deadline: The full paper must be uploaded to the platform no later than May 10, 2026.
- Language: The manuscript must be written in the same language in which the abstract was submitted and accepted.
- Length: A maximum of 9 pages, including tables, figures, and bibliographic references.
- Format: It is mandatory to use the official IEEE Conference Proceedings template.
- File Format: Submissions must be uploaded exclusively in PDF format. Editable source files (e.g., MS Word) will not be accepted.
[!IMPORTANT] Template Download: [Full Paper Template – Microsoft Word]
- File Preparation and IEEE PDF eXpress Validation
To ensure compatibility with the IEEE Xplore digital library, all files must be validated through IEEE PDF eXpress before being uploaded to the conference platform.
Steps for PDF Creation and Validation:
- Review the [PDF Instructions for Authors] for technical requirements.
- Access the official IEEE PDF eXpress website.
Creating Your Account (Conference ID: 71988X):
- New Users:
- Select the "New Users - Click Here" link.
- Enter the following information:
- Conference ID: 71988X
- Email: Your primary or institutional email address.
- Password: Create a secure password.
- Complete the requested information. You will receive a confirmation email.
- Previous Users: Log in with your existing credentials (email and password from previous conferences) and use the Conference ID: 71988X. Please verify that your contact information is up to date.
- Submission Process via AcofiPapers
Once your file has been validated by IEEE PDF eXpress and you have received the compatibility certificate, proceed with the final upload:
- Log in to the AcofiPapers platform using your username and password.
- Locate your accepted work and select the "Full Paper" upload option.
- Follow the detailed steps in our: [AcofiPapers Upload Guide].
Final Considerations
- Ensure all authors are correctly registered on the platform.
Contact: If you have any technical questions regarding the submission process, please contact the event's academic secretariat.
