ircobiasia2025@gmail.com
+91 44-39931136
25 - 27 JUNE, 2025
ICSR, IIT Madras, Chennai, India
IRCOBI was founded in 1973 under the leadership of Professor Bertil Aldman who chaired it for almost 20 years. Its formation was the result of an ever-increasing international recognition of road-transport related mortality and morbidity, culminated by an Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) report in 1969 that proposed 5 co-operating programmes, one of which was on accident biomechanics and another on human tolerance to impact and the kinematics of impact injuries. A small group of researchers from Europe decided to combine these two programmes and eventually formed the first version of IRCOBI in 1973, which then stood for the International Research Committee on the Biokinetics of Impact, before becoming the International Research Council on Biomechanics of Impact in 1992 and the International Research Council on Biomechanics of Injury in 2007 to reflect more accurately its overall mission and its wider remit.
IRCOBI’s mission is to
Since 1973 IRCOBI has been organising an annual, international scientific conference in Europe in order to review new knowledge and create a forum for dissemination of research and activity on human tolerance to impact and injury prevention. Typical topics presented include field-data and epidemiological studies, experimental and computational modelling of injury, and assessment of current mitigation systems, procedures, and devices. Specialized sessions and seminars feature often; recent topics have included trauma to children, two-wheeled vehicles and vulnerable road users, and human body modelling. The peer-reviewed proceedings of the IRCOBI conference are now recognized internationally as an important source of knowledge on impact biomechanics and crash-injury studies.
All previous conference proceedings can be found on our website: http://ircobi.org/wordpress/proceedings
The IRCOBI Asia conference returns to India for its 2025 edition. The conference will take place on 25-27 June 2025 at Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai, INDIA. We will meet at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM), building “Office of IC&SR”. The IIT Madras campus is in the heart of the Chennai city. Chennai which is considered "Detroit of the Southern Asia" is an apt location for a conference that focusses on vehicle safety in general and injury biomechanics in particular. IIT Madras has a thriving community working in general automotive research like the Center of Advance Automotive Research (CAAR), Centre of Excellence for Zero Emission Trucking (CoEZET), Centre of Excellence for Road Safety (CoERS) and we offer academic programs in automotive engineering and initiatives in E-mobility.
We are expecting delegates from industry, research institutions, and academia. Chennai is well connected with an International airport (MAA), two railway stations – Chennai central (MAS) and Chennai Egmore (MS) and a bus terminus (Kalaignar Centenary Bus Terminus – Kilambakkam) and thus the conference is expected to have a good footfall.
IRCOBI’s scope is the biomechanics of injury. Historically, the focus of IRCOBI, has been the avoidance and reduction of the severity of injuries related to road-traffic collisions, with special emphasis on advanced safety technologies. Papers on the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and prevention of injury in every-day life, sports, aviation, the military, etc. are welcome in addition to those on transportation-related injuries. Accordingly, we are interested in submissions in the following areas, as they pertain to the biomechanics of injury:
Reader in Injury Biomechanics,
Department of Bioengineering,
Imperial College London,
UK
IIT Madras, INDIA
VIT Chennai, INDIA
Department of Engineering Design,
IIT Madras, INDIA
School of Mechanical Engineering,
VIT Chennai, INDIA
Department of Automotive Engineering
Tsinghua University, CHINA
Mechanics and Maritime Sciences,
Chalmers University of Technology,
SWEDEN
Director of Research, Autoliv,
Adjunct Professor, Vehicle Safety,
Mechanics and Maritime Sciences,
Chalmers University of Technology,
SWEDEN
Department of Engineering Design,
IIT Madras
Professor, Health & Rehabilitation Sciences,
The Ohio State University,
US
School of Mechanical Engineering,
VIT Chennai, INDIA
School of Health Professions,
Bern University of Applied Sciences, SWITZERLAND
Biomedical Engineering,
School of Medicine,
Wake Forest University,
US
Department of Automotive Engineering Tsinghua University,
CHINA
Department of Automotive Engineering
Tsinghua University,
CHINA
VIT Chennai,
INDIA
VIT Chennai,
INDIA
IIT Madras, INDIA
Dept. of Mechanical Engineering,
IIT Madras, INDIA
Department Of Applied Mechanics & Biomedical Engineering
Indian Institute Of Technology Madras
Department of Engineering Design,
IIT Madras, INDIA
School of Health Professions,
Bern University of Applied Sciences,
SWITZERLAND
Mechanics and Maritime Sciences,
Chalmers University of Technology,
SWEDEN
Department of Automotive Engineering Tsinghua University,
CHINA
Adjunct Professor, Vehicle Safety,
Mechanics and Maritime Sciences,
Chalmers University of Technology,
SWEDEN
Mechanics and Maritime Sciences,
Chalmers University of Technology,
SWEDEN
Department of Engineering Design &
Centre of Excellence for Road Safety (CoERS),
Indian Institute of Technology Madras,
INDIA
UBC Orthopaedic and Injury Biomechanics Group,
School of Biomedical Engineering,
University of British Columbia,
CANADA
Department of Mechanical Engineering,
Comillas Pontifical University,
Madrid, SPAIN
Mechanical Engineering
Adelaide Health and Medical Sciences,
University of Adelaide,
AUSTRALIA
Mechanics and Maritime Sciences,
Chalmers University of Technology,
SWEDEN
Mechanics and Maritime Sciences,
Chalmers University of Technology,
SWEDEN
Vehicle Safety Institute - TU Graz,
AUSTRIA
Director of Research, Autoliv,
Adjunct Professor, Vehicle Safety,
Mechanics and Maritime Sciences,
Chalmers University of Technology,
SWEDEN
Department of Mechanical Engineering,
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi,
INDIA
Road Safety, Future Mobilty &
Expert Accident Research,
Bosch Global Software Technologies Private Limited, Bengaluru,
INDIA
Department of Engineering Design &
Centre of Excellence for Road Safety (CoERS),
Indian Institute of Technology Madras,
INDIA
Department of Automotive Engineering Tsinghua University,
CHINA
Department of Neurosurgery;
Orthopaedic Surgery
Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering
Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee,
US
Centre of Excellence in Biomechanics & High Performance Centre,
Tamil Nadu Physical Education And Sports University,
Chennai
Member Secretary, LSBD-LSRB,
DRDO
Defence Bioengineering & Electromedical Laboratory (DEBEL)
Defence Research Development Organization (DRDO)
Ministry of Defence,
GOI, Bangalore
School of Engineering,
Faculty of Computing,
Engineering and Built Environment,
Ulster University,
UK
Passive Safety Lab and Engineering Design
& Simulation Lab,
The Automotive Research Association of India,
INDIA
Tata Motors - Passenger Vehicles,
Pune, INDIA
Call for Papers:
11, September '24
Paper submission portal open (Full paper max. 5 pages):
10, October '24
Paper Submission closes:
10, January '25
Review feedback and notice of acceptance to authors:
10, March '25
Call for Posters:
10, March '25
Final papers received. One presenting author registration received. All foreign expression of interest to join the conference closed. This is for the purpose of getting MEA clearance for visa application:
30, March '25
Program and proceedings available. Early bird registration closes:
10, May '25
Posters Submission closes:
10, May '25
Conference, pre conference workshop:
25-27, June '25
Submissions must be within the scope of the IRCOBI conference. Note that for all contributions, IRCOBI Council requires that papers offered for consideration have not been published elsewhere prior to presentation at the IRCOBI Asia conference. Papers must be in English.
To submit your abstracts and manuscripts use our online submission tool: https://conference.ircobi.org .
All papers must be written in English and are subject to peer review; papers shall not exceed 5 pages. Successful manuscripts will be included in the conference proceedings, presented at the conference and indexed to EI. To prepare a manuscript, please use the templates and follow our style guidelines. Both are provided below.
Full Papers: All accepted full papers are published in the online conference proceedings. Online publication also allows the inclusion of additional material such as data, diagrams, pictures and video sequences in an appendix. All online material is freely accessible. Authors are required to accept a license agreement that enables IRCOBI to publish the conference papers online.
Posters: Papers not accepted for podium presentation, and those that meet certain minimum standard shall be accepted as poster presentation. These shall not be archived and thus we shall also not collect copyright.
If you have missed the paper submission and presentation opportunity at this conference, we are happy to provide an opportunity to showcase your research through a poster.
Submissions must be within the scope of the IRCOBI conference. Posters must be in English.
To submit your abstracts for the poster use our online submission tool: https://code.iitm.ac.in/code-programs/IRCOBI2025_abs/ .
The poster review committee shall review the relevance of the work to the conference and you shall be notified about its acceptance. Then you can proceed to register for the conference and present the poster. The poster template shall be provided by email to the presenting author after abstract acceptance.
Ircobi style guideline that should be used to prepare any submissions.
Ircobi style for EndNote referencing (incl. instructions).
Ircobi style for Citavi referencing (incl. instructions).
Template for a conference paper.
If you have problems downloading the template, please get in touch (secretariat@ircobi.org).
Note that the registration process must be completed for each participant separately. You cannot register several delegates in one step.
There are two options to register:
>> to the ONLINE REGISTRATION PORTAL @ IRCOBI website
>> to the ONLINE REGISTRATION PORTAL @ IIT Madras website
Student rates (Early Bird)
₹5,000
Student rates
₹8,000
Govt. and Academia rates (Early Bird)
₹12,000
Govt. and Academia rates
₹15,000
Regular rates (Early Bird)
₹17,000
Regular rates
₹20,000
Student rates (Early Bird)
€50
Student rates
€80
Regular rates (Early Bird)
€170
Regular rates
€200
SRC member rates
€100
Council member rates
€100
* Registration fees include access to all sessions in the conference, workshops, proceedings, lunches, coffee breaks, welcome reception, and conference dinner.
Delegates attending the 2025 IRCOBI Asia Conference have the opportunity to register a partner or family member to join them during the social activities.
Please note that work colleagues do not qualify for the accompanying person registration.
Accompanying Person benefits:
Rate per person Rs 8000/- including taxes. The main delegate can add this during his / her registration in the IITM registration portal.
To receive a 100% refund (excluding bank charges and taxes) of your conference registration fee, cancellations must be received in writing to IRCOBI secretariat (secretariat@ircobi.org) for international registration and local conference committee (ircobiasia2025@gmail.com) for Indian registration, both no later than 10 May 2025.
Some suggested accomodation based on closeness to conference venue is given below. Special rates can be availed by contacting the person by email as provided below and does not apply to online booking.
Name: Mr. S. Shranoth
Email: Shranoth.S@westin.com
Name: Mr. Vamshi Krishna
Email: corporatehead.sales@ramadaplazachennai.com
Name: Mr. Prabhu Kumar
Email: sales6.chennai@turyaahotels.com
Name: Mr. Selvaraj Kanagaraj
Email: Kanagaraj.Selvaraj@courtyard.com
Name: Mr. Ramar
Email: Ramar.BOSE@accor.com
Name: Mr. Damodaran
Email: damodaran.S1@ihg.com
More stay options and details of special rates, student budget options shall be provided closer to conference dates.
IIT Madras campus guest house accomodation for invited guests is handled by the local organising team.
IIT Madras is located in the heart of Chennai and can be reached by various means
Taxi/Auto-rickshaw: Convenient options from any part of Chennai.
Bus: Several MTC buses stop near the IIT Madras campus. Key bus stops include "Adyar Gate" and "CLRI."
Metro: The nearest metro station is "Guindy," from where you can take a taxi or auto-rickshaw to IIT Madras.
Inside IIT Madras: Once you reach the main gate of IIT Madras, you can use the campus shuttle service to your destination (Eg. ICSR building) within the campus. The campus is lush and spread out, so a map of the campus or directions from the main gate security can be very helpful.
Chennai is served by the Chennai International Airport (MAA), which has both domestic and international terminals.
International Flights: Direct flights are available from major international destinations including Singapore, Dubai, London, Frankfurt, and more.
Domestic Flights: Regular flights connect Chennai with major Indian cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and others.
From the Airport to IIT Madras:
Taxi: Prepaid and app-based taxis (Uber, Ola) are available at the airport. The journey to IIT Madras typically takes around 30-45 minutes depending on traffic.
Public Transport: The Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) buses and suburban trains are also available, though they might be less convenient with luggage.
Chennai is well-connected by rail to various parts of India.
Major Railway Stations
Puratchi Thalaivar Dr. M.G. Ramachandran Central Railway Station (MAS): Connects to major cities in India.
Chennai Egmore (MS): Mostly connects to cities within Tamil Nadu and neighboring states.
Reaching IIT Madras from Railway Stations
From Chennai Central: Taxis and autos are readily available. The journey takes around 30-45 minutes.
From Chennai Egmore: Similar options are available, with a travel time of around 20-30 minutes.
Chennai’s interstate bus terminus. The city is easily accessible by road via multiple National Highways.
From the Kalaignar Centenary Bus Terminus to IIT Madras:
Buses: A variety of state-run and private buses provide connections between Chennai and other cities.
Public Transport: If you plan to drive to Chennai, use GPS navigation to reach IIT Madras, which is situated in the Guindy area.
From the CMBT Bus Terminus to IIT Madras:
Buses: From the CMBT Bus Terminus to IIT Madras:
Public Transport: CMBT is well-served by local buses and is easily accessible via metro services. If you’re driving to Chennai, use GPS navigation to reach IIT Madras, located in the Guindy area.
Invitation letters to foreign delegates will be sent upon request after we obtain the clearance from the Ministry of External Affairs and Ministry of Education, Government of India. Considering the process time for getting clearance from Ministry(ies), Government of India, all participants requiring visa shall intimate us before 30th March 2025. Send an email to conference committee ircobiasia2025@gmail.com, and a secure form link shall be sent as reply to collect the required information.
Please see https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html for information about applying for Indian visa.
⬇ Required Documents to obtain a Conference VisaThere are many tourist spots in the City of Chennai. Marina Beach, Elliot's Beach, Ashtalakshmi Temple, Marundeeswarar Temple, Guindy National Park and many more...
Mahabalipuram, also called Mamallapuram, Mahabalipuram, is a small yet fascinating town in Tamil Nadu which has become one of the top tourist destinations in recent years. The group of monuments at Mahabalipuram is a collection of 7th- and 8th-century CE religious monuments in the coastal resort town of Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu, India and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Top places to visit in Mahabalipuram are Shore temple, Seashell Museum, Pancha Ratha and light house.
Pondicherry (or Puducherry), a French colonial settlement in India until 1954, is now a Union Territory town bounded by the southeastern Tamil Nadu state. Its French legacy is preserved in its French Quarter, with tree-lined streets, mustard-colored colonial villas and boutiques. Some of the best tourist places in Pondicherry : Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Auroville, Auroville Beach, Promenade Beach, Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar temple, The Sacred Heart Basilica, Rock Beach, Immaculate Conception cathedral, Sri Varadaraja Perumal temple, French Colony, Pondy Marinaa, Paradise Beach, Eglise de Notre Dame des Anges.
Kanchipuram, an ancient city about 60 kms from IIT Madras, steeped in history dating back to the 2nd century BC, stands as a venerable jewel in the cultural tapestry of southern India. Often referred to as the "Golden City of Temples," Kanchipuram holds a paramount significance in the realm of Hindu pilgrimage. Its rich legacy is a testament to its enduring spiritual and architectural splendour.
A range of sponsorship options is available to you. Besides the classic option of exhibiting your products and services in the exhibition area, we offer sponsorship options that can maximize digital exposure, integrate within scheduled activities of the conference’s programme, or ensure tailored visibility to align with your goals and priorities. These options, depending on sponsorship type, include
We ask all sponsors to send us a high-resolution image of their logo. Exhibitors that want to display large-size items such as avoidance-test targets or crash-test dummies, please contact us to agree on best set up. If you have further ideas for sponsorship opportunities, please get in touch with us. We are happy to discuss your suggestions. If you have further ideas for sponsorship opportunities, please get in touch with us. We are happy to discuss your suggestions. We have an India Conference Account and IRCOBI Europe Account for fund transfer based on the source of funds / preference and convenience of the sponsor.
The exhibition area will be Exhibition Hall and Corridor of IC&SR conference facility in the same floor of the building where all the venues of the conference / coffee breaks and working lunch shall be arranged.
Sponsorship options are listed in the table below. Please note that it is possible to combine types of sponsorship where applicable.
| Platinum €15,000 ₹13,50,000 |
Gold €10,000 ₹9,00,000 |
Silver €5,000 ₹4,50,000 |
Bronze €3,000 ₹2,70,000 |
Conference dinner† €5,500 ₹5,00,000 |
Reception† €3,500 ₹3,15,000 |
Lunch† €2,500 ₹2,25,000 |
Session sponsor €2,000 ₹1,80,000 |
Coffee break† €1,500 ₹1,35,000 |
Supporter €1,000 ₹1,00,000 |
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| Exhibition booth | ✓ XL size |
✓ L size |
✓ M size |
✓ S size |
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| Video presentation / “commercial” | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||||
| Max duration of video presentation | 2 min | 1 min | ||||||||
| Your logo on the IRCOBI website with link to your website | with description | with description | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Company logo on conference app | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Session sponsorship | ×2 | ✓ | ||||||||
| Complimentary conference registrations | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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Prof. Davidson Jebaseelan School of Mechanical Engineering Email: davidson.jd@vit.ac.in |
Prof. Dr. Kai-Uwe Schmitt IRCOBI Secretariat c/o AGU Zürich Email: secretariat@ircobi.org |
Prof Amanda Agnew IRCOBI Vice President Email: Mandy.Agnew@osumc.edu |
Global Engagement – Forge connections beyond boundaries and encourage global partnerships for IIT Madras.
SPARC – Strengthen collaboration between Indian research groups with top research groups in the world.
BETA CAE Systems – Physics on screen
ANRF – Forges collaborations among the industry, academia, and research institutions.
Qualisys & Delsys – Capturing Motion, Decoding Muscle.
Volvo Group – Driving prosperity through transport and infrastructure solutions.
CoEZET – Enable 100% adoption of zero-emission trucks in India by 2050.
Autoliv – The world’s largest automotive safety supplier, shaping the future of mobility.
Department of Engineering Design – Focused on Automotive Engineering, Biomedical Design, and Robotics.
Indian Institue of Technology Madras,
Chennai, INDIA
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