The Quantitative InfraRed Thermography (QIRT) Conference is an international forum that brings together specialists from both industry and academia, sharing a common interest in the latest advances in science, experimental practices, and instrumentation related to infrared thermography. Following previous editions held in Paris (1992), Sorrento (1994), Stuttgart (1996), Lodz (1998), Reims (2000), Dubrovnik (2002), Brussels (2004), Padova (2006), Krakow (2008), Québec City (2010), Naples (2012), Bordeaux (2014), Gdansk (2016), Berlin (2018), Porto (2020), Paris (2022), and Zagreb (2024), the 18th Quantitative Infrared Thermography Conference (QIRT 2026) will take place from 29 June to 3 July 2026 at the University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy.
QIRT 2026 will cover, and it is not limited to, the following topics:
➽ State of the art and evolution in the field of infrared scanners and imaging systems, allowing quantitative measurements, and related data acquisition and processing.
➽ Integration of thermographic systems and multispectral analysis. Related problems like: calibration and characterization of infrared cameras; emissivity determination; absorption in media; spurious radiations, 3D measurements; certification and standardization.
➽ Analytical and numerical modeling, data reduction and image processing related to infrared thermography also by AI.
➽ Thermal effects induced e.g. by electromagnetic fields, elastic waves or mechanical stresses.
➽ Application of infrared thermography to radiometry, thermometry, and physical parameters identification and quantification, in all fields: fluid mechanics, solid mechanics, structures and material sciences, nondestructive evaluations, electromagnetism, medicine and biomedical sciences, remote sensing, environment monitoring, industrial processes and other.
Announcement of the Best Young Researcher Presentation Award Winners
We are pleased to announce the winners of the Best Young Researcher Presentation Award. This recognition celebrates the outstanding contributions and innovative research presented by early-career scientists during our latest session.
After careful consideration of the scientific quality, clarity of presentation, and impact of the research, the following researchers have been distinguished (in alphabetical order):
- Giosuè Longobardo “Effects of the nozzle-to-plate distance and nozzle exit section shape on the heat transfer behaviour of impinging synthetic jets”
- Iole Paolillo “Heat transfer of impinging air amplifiers”
- Hanna Lina Pleteit “Optical characterization of redox materials at high temperatures in reactors for solar-thermochemical hydrogen production”
- Tina Walter “Beyond classical Blackbodies: VIS–NIR Thermal Calibration for PBF-LB/M”
We extend our warmest congratulations to all the winners for their excellence and dedication to advancing their respective fields.
