ISFMG 2026

The International Symposium on Field Monitoring in Geomechanics (ISFMG) is a well-established international symposium that began in Switzerland in 1977. Held once every four years, the symposium has since been hosted in several countries, including Italy, Japan, Australia, the United Kingdom, and Brazil. The 12th edition of ISFMG was hosted by IIT Indore from 6–10 August 2026, jointly organised by IIT Indore and the Indian Geotechnical Society.

The symposium focuses on the specialised area of field monitoring and measurements in geomechanics and brings together academicians, consultants, practising engineers, and manufacturers and suppliers of monitoring and measurement equipment from across the world.

Two faculty members from our department, Dr. Unni Kartha G. and Ms. Rajalakshmi, attended the symposium and presented a paper titled “Field Study on Ground Vibrations from Rock Blasting and Their Impact on Nearby Infrastructure.” The presentation provided an opportunity to discuss the work with senior academicians and industry professionals. The paper also led to useful interactions with members of the audience, including Prof. Ikuo Towhata of the University of Tokyo.


The symposium also provided opportunities to interact with several senior academicians and professionals, including Prof. Neelima Satyam, Convenor of the symposium, Dr. Anil Joseph, Prof. S. K. Prasad, Prof. M. R. Madhav, and Prof. Muralikrishna, among others. 

Another important feature of the symposium was the series of keynote lectures by leading academicians and industry professionals from different parts of the world. The technical sessions and exhibitions also provided exposure to current developments, instrumentation, monitoring techniques, and technologies being used in the field of geomechanics.

Participating in ISFMG 2026 provided a valuable opportunity to present our research, interact with experts in the field, and gain an understanding of recent developments and practices in field monitoring and geomechanics. It was inspiring too.

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Rajalakshmi T R, AP CE