20th BALI World Conference on Advances in “Materials Science & Engineering”: WAMSE-25

Call for papers/Topics

Topics of Interest for Submission include, but are Not Limited to:

I. Fundamental Materials Science

• Materials Physics: Theory and simulation of material behavior, quantum materials, soft matter physics, condensed matter physics.

• Materials Chemistry: Solid-state chemistry, surface chemistry, chemical synthesis of new materials, inorganic and organic materials.

• Materials Characterization: Advanced microscopy (TEM, SEM), spectroscopy (XPS, XRD), atomic force microscopy, and other techniques for analyzing material structure and properties.

• Computational Materials Science: Machine learning and AI for materials discovery, atomistic simulations, modeling of material behavior, data-driven materials design.

II. Classes of Materials

• Metals and Alloys: Metallurgy, light alloys (e.g., aluminum, titanium), high-performance steels, superalloys for extreme environments, metallic glasses.

• Ceramics and Glasses: Structural ceramics, functional ceramics, high-temperature ceramics, advanced glass materials, ceramic matrix composites.

• Polymers and Biopolymers: Polymer synthesis, polymer composites, plastics and their recycling, elastomers, bioplastics, biodegradable polymers.

• Composites: Polymer matrix composites, metal matrix composites, ceramic matrix composites, fiber-reinforced materials, multi-functional composites.

• Electronic, Optical, and Magnetic Materials: Semiconductors, spintronics, superconductors, metamaterials, ferroelectrics, photonic crystals, optoelectronic materials.

III. Advanced and Functional Materials

• Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology: Nanoparticles, nanotubes (including carbon nanotubes), nanowires, quantum dots, 2D materials (graphene, MXenes, etc.), nanofabrication.

• Biomaterials and Nanomedicine: Materials for implants, tissue engineering, drug delivery systems, biosensors, regenerative medicine.

• Energy Materials: Materials for batteries (anodes, cathodes, electrolytes), fuel cells, solar cells (photovoltaics), hydrogen storage, thermoelectric materials.

• Smart and Responsive Materials: Shape memory alloys, self-healing materials, smart polymers, materials with responsive properties to external stimuli (e.g., temperature, light).

IV. Manufacturing and Processing

• Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing): 3D printing of metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites; new materials for additive manufacturing, process optimization, design for additive manufacturing.

• Materials Processing: Powder metallurgy, casting, welding, joining, forming, heat treatment, surface engineering and coatings.

• Sustainable and Green Materials: Recycling of materials, waste-to-materials conversion, eco-friendly synthesis, materials for a circular economy.

V. Cross-Cutting and Applied Topics

• Materials for Aerospace and Automotive: Lightweight structural materials, high-temperature alloys, materials for engines and airframes, crash-resistant materials.

• Materials for Construction and Civil Engineering: Sustainable building materials, concrete technology, corrosion resistance, advanced construction composites.

• Materials for Electronics and Photonics: Microelectronics, flexible electronics, printed electronics, organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).

• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Materials Science: High-throughput computational screening, data-driven discovery of new materials, AI-assisted design and synthesis.

• Sustainability and Environmental Impact: Lifecycle analysis of materials, material recycling and management, environmental and health impacts of new materials.

• Advanced Manufacturing and Industry 4.0: Digital twins, process monitoring and control using sensors and AI, data analytics in manufacturing.

• Failure Analysis and Reliability: Fracture mechanics, fatigue, corrosion, and other forms of material degradation.