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2nd Latin-American Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring 2026

LATAM-SHM 2026 event will be hosted by the Faculty of Physical and Mathematical Sciences at the University of Chile, located in Santiago, from January 7th to 9th, 2026.

The University of Chile, founded in 1842, is the country's foremost and oldest higher education institution, embodying a national and public ethos. Professor Viviana Meruane, the current Director of Academic, Research, and Innovation at the Faculty of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, will chair the conference.

The workshop aims to facilitate the exchange of information and highlight the latest advancements in SHM technologies and their practical applications, with a focus on contributions and developments from Central and South America. English will be the primary language for the conference, including all communications, keynote lectures, and most presentations. Recognizing that this may be challenging for some participants, the organizers are considering allowing sessions in Spanish with simultaneous translation. An exhibition space will also be available for product and technology demonstrations. Additionally, a special volume of the Proceedings, featuring all accepted papers, will be published and indexed in SCOPUS.

Individuals whose academic or professional activities are related to this rapidly growing technical field are encouraged to participate, whether in the conference sessions or the technical exhibition. Participation will provide valuable opportunities to showcase research internationally and to strengthen connections within the scientific and industrial communities, both in Latin America and around the world.

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About Faculty of Physical and Mathematical Sciences at the University of Chile

The Faculty of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (Facultad de Ciencias Físicas y Matemáticas, FCFM) at the University of Chile is one of the university’s foundational faculties, with a history of more than 175 years. 

Its main focus is on higher education, the development of basic sciences, engineering, earth sciences, and technological innovation.

Academic Structure

The faculty is organized into two main schools:

  • School of Engineering and Sciences, which administers undergraduate programs and coordinates teaching. 
  • Postgraduate School, which handles master’s, doctoral, and continuous education programs. 
  • The School of Engineering and Sciences offers a “Common Plan” (Plan Común) for the first four semesters, ensuring a strong foundation in basic sciences before students specialize. 

Academic Programs

FCFM offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs: 

  • Undergraduate Programs include:
    • Engineering (nine civil‐engineering specializations) 
    • Geology 
    • Bachelor’s degrees in Physics, Astronomy, and Geophysics 
  • Graduate Programs: More than 30 academic postgraduate programs (master’s and doctoral) in science and engineering. 

Size and Resources

  • Approximately 5,091 undergraduate students. 
  • Around 1,100 postgraduate students. 
  • Roughly 461 faculty members (full-time and part-time). 
  • About 100 research and teaching laboratories. 

Location & Campus

  • The faculty is mainly based on the Beauchef Campus, situated in the heart of Santiago. 
  • The main building (Beauchef 850) is architecturally significant and part of the university’s historic heritage. 

Reputation & Impact

  • FCFM has a strong national and international reputation in science and engineering. 
  • It plays a major role in research, education, and public outreach, contributing significantly to Chile’s scientific and technological development.
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