Finals of the Ansys-UPM International Materials Selection Challenge

Event Schedule:

• 16:00 Welcome: Víctor Robles, Vice-rector of Strategy and Digital Transformation (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid,UPM) and other authorities
• 16:10 Presentation of the finalist works by Prof. José Ygnacio Pastor (UPM). 
• 16:10 Sustainable Alternatives to Steel in Transmission Tower (Pylon) Design Exploring the Potential of Bio-Based and Natural Fibers. Felipe Ayala Restrepo, Juan José Soto Jaramillo, and Diego Alejandro Jiménez Areiza, Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana
• 16:25 Using material selection criteria to highlight natural materials' potential for technical applications. Vittoria Mandolini, University of Brescia
• 16:40 Development of Climate Protection Technologies for Aircraft Speedometers. Esther Alves de Souza, Guilherme Fiedler Frascati, and Hugo de Negreiros Moura, Universidade Estadual de Campinas
• 16:55 Eco-design for Smart Surfing Solutions with an Intelligent Iterative Design. Ivana Piccolo, Giovanni Sanfilippo, Calogero Virzì, University of Catania
• 17:10 Hydrogen Embrittlement and Permeation in Materials for Hydrogen Transport: Challenges and Solutions. Leonardo Pérez De los ríos, Sofía Vanegas Díaz, and Samuel Moreno Madrid, Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana
• 17:25 The Development of Modular Homes for Emergency Support after Natural Disasters. Arthur Mello Marra da Silva and Fabiane Camargo Carneiro Marinheiro, Universidade Estadual de Campinas
• 17:45 Material selection for the Liedna: A traditional Maltese village feast decoration. Shana N'douri Sangana, University of Malta
• 18:00 Break for judge's discussion
• 18:20 Results
• 18:30 Closing remarks

The International Materials Selection Challenge is an esteemed competition promoting global cooperation among universities and student groups from across the globe, inviting students of Materials Science and Engineering to participate in an active, collaborative learning environment.

Global Expansion of the Challenge. Since its inception, the Challenge has aimed to involve universities throughout Latin America. By 2022, after establishing a network of over 80 student teams, the competition extended to Portuguese- and Spanish-speaking countries across Latin America. This year, in a groundbreaking third phase, we welcome participants from universities in the Americas, Africa, and Europe. The six finalist projects from Brazil, Egypt, and Spain are a testament to the diversity and quality of entries.

Presentation Guidelines. Each finalist team will have 10 minutes to present their project, followed by 5 minutes of Q&A from the jury. All presentations must be conducted in English, using previously submitted slides. After the jury’s deliberation, the top three teams will be awarded, with prizes announced at the end.

Challenge Objectives. This Challenge encourages Materials Science and Engineering students to apply their knowledge and creativity using CES EduPack (ANSYS) as an essential tool. Competitors will tackle an original case of materials selection, which may involve everyday scenarios or forensic failure analysis.

Who Can Participate? The competition is open to student groups from Europe and the Americas. Registration is free and can be completed online, where each team submits an initial proposal. Ten finalists will be selected to refine their projects and present them in the finals, held either in-person or online at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid in Spain.

Registration. Initially, participation was limited to Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America. With the 2022 expansion, Portugal and Brazil joined, and this year, universities from Europe and the Americas are invited to participate, with English as the official language for the international phase.

Join the International Materials Selection Challenge and showcase your skills in materials analysis and selection!
INSCRIPTION OF PARTICIPANTS IN THE CHALLENGE: Material Selection Challenge