The 9th International workshop on Materials and Design (MatDes 2027)

The 9th International workshop on Materials and Design (MatDes 2027) addresses the design, processing, and performance optimization of advanced materials such as multifunctional, lightweight, and intelligent composites through microstructural engineering and in situ analysis.

Key Topics

• Micro- and nano-scale multi-physics phenomena, and the analysis structure, morphology, and the role of interfaces in relation to design at all scales, e.g. electrochemical energy storage, phase transformation and associated processes
• Processing of alloys and compounds for microstructure and property control, e.g. friction stir and severe plastic deformation
• Operando and in situ studies of processes and structural evolution
• Multifunctional materials, e.g. alloys, polymers and ceramics displaying shape memory effects, as well as bio-composites, composites of green or sustainable origin, and biomimetic materials
• Lightweight materials, e.g. alloys containing magnesium and lithium, as well as composites of all types of matrix (polymer, metal and ceramic) and reinforcement, including continuous and discontinuous fibres, low aspect ratio inclusions and nano-structured reinforcements
• Intelligent materials design to optimise performance, including hierarchical microstructural optimisation, self-healing, energy absorption, for durability, against damage and environmental extremes