15th International Congress on Thermal Stresses

The International Congress on Thermal Stresses (ICTS) is a premier biennial global event dedicated to the study of thermal stresses and their effect on materials and structures, a crucial aspect for the design, manufacturing, and reliability of next-generation structures and systems. This distinguished congress brings together internationally recognized experts and young researchers from academia, industry, and research institutions to exchange ideas, explore emerging applications, and foster new collaborations in this continually evolving field.

Carrying forward its successful legacy across various international locations—Hamamatsu, Japan (1995); Rochester, USA (1997); Cracow, Poland (1999); Osaka, Japan (2001); Blacksburg, USA (2003); Vienna, Austria (2005); Taipei, Taiwan (2007); Urbana-Champaign, Illinois, USA (2009); Budapest, Hungary (2011); Nanjing, P.R. China (2013); Salerno, Italy (2016); Hangzhou, P.R. China (2019); Luleå, Sweden (2023); and Hong Kong SAR, China (2025)—the Department of Applied Mechanics at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi is honoured to host this prestigious event in India for the first time from December 15 to 18, 2027.

ICTS is proudly affiliated with the International Union of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (IUTAM), and the Congress is organized in cooperation with the Journal of Thermal Stresses.

Established in 1961 as an Institution of National Importance, the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi has grown into one of India's leading institutions for engineering, physical sciences, social sciences, and interdisciplinary research, comprising over 30 Departments, Centres, and Schools. Located in the heart of New Delhi, IIT Delhi is internationally recognized for excellence in education, innovation, and research, and continues to attract outstanding students and scholars from across the world. Today, the Institute hosts a vibrant academic community of more than 13,000 students enrolled in undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes, supported by over 650 faculty members across diverse disciplines.