Symposium CA
Advances in Processing Science and Manufacturing of High Performance Ceramics and Composites
Co-Chairs:
Rajendra K. BORDIA, Clemson University, USA
Monica FERRARIS, Politecnico di Torino, Italy (Convener)
Ralf RIEDEL, Technical University Darmstadt, Germany
Yoshio SAKKA, NIMS, Japan
Members:
Umberto ANSELMI-TAMBURINI, University of Pavia, Italy
Samuel BERNARD, IRCER Limoges, France
Christina BIRKEL, Arizona State University, USA
Francis CAMBIER, INS-BCRC, Mons, Belgium
Mari-Ann EINARSRUD, Norwegian University of Science & Technology, Norway
Claude ESTOURNES, CNRS, France
Begona FERRARI, CSIC, Instituto de Ceramica y Vidrio, Spain
Rosario A. GERHARDT, Georgia Institute of Technology, USA
Thomas GRAULE, EMPA, Switzerland
Masashi HASEGAWA, Nagoya University, Japan
Suk-Joong L. KANG, KAIST, South Korea
Lisa KLEIN, Rutgers University, USA
Christophe MARTIN, CNRS, France
Laura MONTANARO, Politecnico di Torino, Italy
Rodrigo MORENO, CSIC, Spain
Guenter MOTZ, University of Bayreuth, Germany
Alexander S. ROGACHEV, ISMAN, RAS, Russia
Yoshiyuki SUGAHARA, Waseda University, Japan
Mikolai SZAFRAN, Warsaw University of Technology, Poland
Wei-Hsing TUAN, National Taiwan University, Taiwan
Jef VLEUGELS, KU Leuven, Belgium
Fumihiro WAKAI, NIMS, Japan
Masahiro YOSHIMURA, Tokyo Institute of Technology and KISTEC, Japan
Rajendra K. BORDIA, Clemson University, USA
Monica FERRARIS, Politecnico di Torino, Italy (Convener)
Ralf RIEDEL, Technical University Darmstadt, Germany
Yoshio SAKKA, NIMS, Japan
Members:
Umberto ANSELMI-TAMBURINI, University of Pavia, Italy
Samuel BERNARD, IRCER Limoges, France
Christina BIRKEL, Arizona State University, USA
Francis CAMBIER, INS-BCRC, Mons, Belgium
Mari-Ann EINARSRUD, Norwegian University of Science & Technology, Norway
Claude ESTOURNES, CNRS, France
Begona FERRARI, CSIC, Instituto de Ceramica y Vidrio, Spain
Rosario A. GERHARDT, Georgia Institute of Technology, USA
Thomas GRAULE, EMPA, Switzerland
Masashi HASEGAWA, Nagoya University, Japan
Suk-Joong L. KANG, KAIST, South Korea
Lisa KLEIN, Rutgers University, USA
Christophe MARTIN, CNRS, France
Laura MONTANARO, Politecnico di Torino, Italy
Rodrigo MORENO, CSIC, Spain
Guenter MOTZ, University of Bayreuth, Germany
Alexander S. ROGACHEV, ISMAN, RAS, Russia
Yoshiyuki SUGAHARA, Waseda University, Japan
Mikolai SZAFRAN, Warsaw University of Technology, Poland
Wei-Hsing TUAN, National Taiwan University, Taiwan
Jef VLEUGELS, KU Leuven, Belgium
Fumihiro WAKAI, NIMS, Japan
Masahiro YOSHIMURA, Tokyo Institute of Technology and KISTEC, Japan
The list of Invited Speakers will be available at the end of July 2025
Recent progress in the science and manufacturing of advanced ceramics and composites will be at the forefront of this symposium. Topics will include both conventional powder processing routes and innovative, environmentally friendly, energy-efficient “green” processing methods. The scope spans dense and porous bulk materials, composites, thick and thin films, laminated and graded structures, and hybrid and hierarchical nanostructures.
Key focus areas include the rational improvement of traditional powder synthesis, processing, and sintering methods, along with the mechanisms and kinetics underpinning novel fabrication techniques. Emerging directions for designing complex, high-performance structures—from the atomic and molecular scale to micro-, meso-, and macro-structures—will also be emphasized. These advancements aim to optimize properties for specific performance requirements.
By integrating cutting-edge experimental, theoretical, and IA/computational approaches, this symposium seeks to chart new directions and address the challenges shaping the future of advanced ceramics and composites.
Key focus areas include the rational improvement of traditional powder synthesis, processing, and sintering methods, along with the mechanisms and kinetics underpinning novel fabrication techniques. Emerging directions for designing complex, high-performance structures—from the atomic and molecular scale to micro-, meso-, and macro-structures—will also be emphasized. These advancements aim to optimize properties for specific performance requirements.
By integrating cutting-edge experimental, theoretical, and IA/computational approaches, this symposium seeks to chart new directions and address the challenges shaping the future of advanced ceramics and composites.
Session Topics
CA-1 Advances in powder synthesis and processing
- Powder synthesis and characterization (solid state, solution processes, sol-gel, hydrothermal, combustion synthesis, mechanosynthesis, laser/microwave/plasma assisted synthesis; structure, chemistry, morphology, state of aggregation, packing, flowability, sinterability)
- Colloidal processing (surface chemistry, rheology, agglomerate softening/removal, new surfactant/dispersant systems…)
- Shape forming and green body processing (pressing, injection moulding, slip/tape casting, plastic forming, freeze and gel casting, additive free forming, large/complex shape components, debinding processes, computer-aided processing, modelling and simulation of forming processes…)
- Sintering and related processes (free and constrained sintering, pressure assisted, atmosphere-controlled sintering, interface phenomena, simulation of sintering and interface dynamics, nano/microstructure control, structure/property relationships…)
CA-2 Advanced molecular-level processing of functional nanomaterials
1D/2D-materials, nanoparticles, nanocomposites, hierarchical and hybrid structures: structural and functional characterization
Novel preceramic polymers systems, conversion mechanisms, innovative processing for polymer-to-ceramic conversion, composites, hybrid materials, fibres, coatings, foams; structural and functional characterization, modelling of materials, processes and functions
CA-4 Microwave processing
Microwave-material interactions; temperature control during processing, non-contact temperature sensing: microwave-assisted synthesis, sintering, melting, coating and joining; hybrid processes; structural and functional characterization of materials; theory and modelling and simulation of materials and processes
CA-5 Novel sintering approaches - Spark Plasma, Flash Sintering, Laser Sintering, Cold Sintering
Advances in understanding the dynamics of activated sintering mechanisms; hybrid techniques; process control, structural and physico-chemical properties characterization; modelling and simulation of process and properties
CA-6 Inorganic Functionally Graded Materials
Design criteria synthesis and processing of FGM bulk materials, composites and hybrids; Functionally graded thin films and coatings; characterization, structure and functionality.
Mechanical, thermochemical and functional applications; modelling and simulation of materials and processes
Mechanical, thermochemical and functional applications; modelling and simulation of materials and processes
CA-7 SHS ceramics
Theory and modeling of SHS processes and structural transformations; SHS of powders from the micro- to nano-scale. Consolidation of the SHS-powders (sintering, HP, SPS, HIP, etc.); SHS of bulk materials (functional and structural ceramics, composites, metal/ceramic composites, foams…); application and industrialization
Fundamentals of glass crystallization; structure/properties relationships; advances in processing for bulks, thin films, fibers, composites; process monitoring and control; in-situ and operando testing
CA-9 Bio-inspired and bio-enabled processing
Complex multifunctional nano structured materials with peculiar and specially designed electrical, magnetic, electrochemical, bioresponsive and structural properties resulting from bio inspired processing routes are stimulating growing research as they involve such diverse areas as molecular recognition and self assembly, self healing, hierarchical patterning, biotemplating and microorganisms-mediated materials synthesis.
This session will cover topics such as: i. Self-assembly, mineralization and hierarchical organization; ii. Hybrid structures and living materials; iii. Structure and mechanics of bioinspired materials; iv. Bioinspired functional surfaces; v. Bioinspired materials for biomedical applications; vi. Application and performance of bioinspired materials.
This session will cover topics such as: i. Self-assembly, mineralization and hierarchical organization; ii. Hybrid structures and living materials; iii. Structure and mechanics of bioinspired materials; iv. Bioinspired functional surfaces; v. Bioinspired materials for biomedical applications; vi. Application and performance of bioinspired materials.
CA-10 Other special processing routes
Electrophoretic deposition; ultra-high pressure and shock synthesis and compaction; microgravitational processing; directional solidification from eutectics