Topics of interest

    Advanced Materials and Emerging Material Systems

    Functional and Smart Materials
    Quantum Materials and Strongly Correlated Systems
    Topological Materials and Quantum Spin Liquids
    Quantum Defect Materials (NV centers, SiV, GeV) for Sensing and Quantum Networking
    2D Materials (Graphene, MXenes, MoS₂, hBN, etc.)
    2D Magnets and Van der Waals Spintronic Materials
    HighEntropy Materials and HighEntropy Alloys
    BioInspired and Biomimetic Materials
    Sustainable and Circular Materials
    Materials for Extreme Environments (HighT, Radiation, Pressure, Hypersonic)
    Cryogenic Materials for Quantum Technologies

    Nanomaterials, Nanotechnology and Nanoscale Engineering

    Nanomaterials, Nanoparticles and Nanocomposites
    Nanostructured Metals, Ceramics and Polymers
    Nanophotonics, Plasmonicsand Metamaterials
    Quantum Dots and LowDimensional Nanostructures
    Nanomedicine, NanoDrug Delivery andTheranostics
    Nanofabrication, Lithography and Nanoscale Patterning
    Environmental Nanoscience andNanotoxicology
    Active Nanomaterials and NanoRobotics
    Programmable Nanomaterials and Active Matter

    Metals, Ceramics, Polymers and Composites

    Metals and Alloys
    Lightweight Alloys, Superalloys and HighEntropy Alloys
    Additive Manufacturing of Metals
    Microstructure Engineering and Phase Transformations

    Ceramics and Glasses
    Structural Ceramics and UltraHighTemperature Ceramics (UHTCs)
    Electroceramics, Piezoelectricsand Ferroelectrics
    Glass Science, Amorphous Materials and Optical Glasses

    Polymers and Soft Matter
    Sustainable, Biodegradable and Recyclable Polymers
    SelfHealingand StimuliResponsive Polymers
    Polymer Physics, Rheology and Soft Materials
    Transient and Biodegradable Electronics Materials

    Composites
    Fiber Reinforced Composites
    NanoReinforced Composites
    Multifunctional and Smart Composites

    Materials for Electronics, Photonics and Quantum Technologies

    Semiconductor Materials and Devices
    Materials for Integrated Photonics and Optoelectronics
    Perovskites for Solar Cells, LEDs and Photodetectors
    Spintronicsand Magnetic Materials
    Skyrmionsand Topological Spin Textures
    Antiferromagnetic Spintronics
    Superconducting Materials
    Materials for Neuromorphic and InMemory Computing
    Materials for AI Hardware and Edge Computing
    PhaseChange Materials for Memory and Logic
    Materials for 3D Integrated Chips andChiplet Architectures
    Materials for Quantum Computing, Qubits and Cryogenic Devices

    Energy Materials and Sustainability

    Solar Energy Materials (PV, tandem cells, solar fuels)
    Battery Materials: Liion, Naion, Kion, SolidState and Multivalent Systems
    Hydrogen Storage, Fuel Cells andElectrolyzers
    Thermoelectric Materials and HeattoEnergy Conversion
    Catalysts for Energy Conversion (CO₂ reduction, water splitting)
    Materials for Nuclear Energy and Fusion Reactors
    Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) Materials
    Materials for Direct Air Capture (DAC)
    LowCarbon Cement and Sustainable Construction Materials
    Materials for Ocean Carbon Capture

    Biomaterials, Tissue Engineering and BioHybrid Systems

    Biomaterials for Regenerative Medicine
    Tissue Engineering Scaffolds andBiofabrication
    BioInterfaces and Cell–Material Interactions
    Biodegradable and BioResorbable Materials
    BioInspired Materials and Structural Biomaterials
    Materials for Medical Implants and Diagnostics
    Engineered Living Materials (ELMs)
    MicrobialEngineered Materials and BioMineralization
    BioHybrid Composites andBioelectronic Interfaces
    Materials for OrganonChip and BioMicrofluidics

    Mechanical Behavior, Fracture and Structural Integrity

    Mechanical Properties and Microstructure–Property Relationships
    Fatigue, Fracture and Failure Analysis
    Creep, Wear and Tribology
    Damage Mechanics and Structural Health Monitoring
    Materials Under Extreme Loading (impact, shock, thermal cycling)
    Fracture Mechanics of Advanced Materials
    Predictive Maintenance Materials for Smart Infrastructure

    Surfaces, Interfaces and Thin Films

    Surface Engineering and Coatings
    Thin Films, Multilayers andHeterostructures
    Tribology and Surface Mechanics
    Corrosion Science and Protective Coatings
    SelfAssemblyand Directed Assembly
    Interface Chemistry and Physics
    Surface Functionalization for Sensors and Catalysis
    Electrochemical Interfaces for Batteries and Catalysis

    Materials Synthesis, Processing and Manufacturing

    Advanced Synthesis Techniques (CVD, ALD, solgel, hydrothermal)
    Additive Manufacturing and 3D/4D Printing
    Materials Processing for Microand NanoScale Devices
    Green and Sustainable Processing
    Powder Metallurgy and Sintering
    Crystal Growth, Defect Engineering and Microstructure Control
    AIDriven Materials Manufacturing
    Autonomous Materials Discovery Labs
    RealTime Process Monitoring and Adaptive Manufacturing

    Materials Theory, Computation and DataDriven Design

    Density Functional Theory (DFT) and FirstPrinciples Methods
    Molecular Dynamics and Multiscale Modeling
    PhaseField Modelingand Microstructure Simulation
    Machine Learning and AI for Materials Discovery
    Materials Informatics and HighThroughput Screening
    Digital Twins for Materials and Manufacturing
    DataDriven Materials Design and Predictive Modeling
    Foundation Models for Materials Science
    CyberPhysical Materials Systems

    Interdisciplinary

    Art Conservation Science and Cultural Heritage Materials
    Environmental Materials and Pollution Mitigation
    Materials for Water Purification and Desalination
    Materials for Atmospheric and Climate Technologies
    Smart Textiles and Wearable Materials
    Soft Robotics and Active Matter
    Programmable Matter and ShapeMorphing Systems
    Space Materials and AstroMaterials
    Materials for Robotics and Autonomous Systems
    Education, Outreach and Diversity in Materials Science