Specific topics of interest in the context of reliability are as follows:

• Smart Grid: How reliable is our power grid?
• Wireless Communications: Is Wired more reliable than wireless? Not necessarily!
• Sensor networks: How militarized sensors can change our daily life?
• Electric Machines: Electric Cars, Electric Boats & Ships, Electric Planes. Cutting the weight and carbon footprint.
• Nanotechnology: Are we ready to build a reliable Nano device?
• Biotechnology – How reliable are the devices for leading a carefree and healthy life