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Area B
Structural Materials
Area B covers the full spectrum of structural materials — from advanced steels and lightweight alloys to high-temperature systems, ceramics, high-entropy materials, and construction materials. Nine symposia address critical topics including fatigue and corrosion, hydrogen embrittlement, and advanced characterization methods.
9Symposia
29Organizers
103Topics
5Days
FEMS Coordinator
Annalisa Pola
University of Brescia, Italy
Biography
Annalisa Pola is a professor of Metallurgy at the University of Brescia, appointed full professor in 2019. Her research covers foundry processes, liquid state Al alloy treatments, characterization of components for foundry and additive manufacturing, failure analysis, and rheological behavior of semi-solid alloys. Currently focused on recycled alloys for structural components and the effect of trace elements in secondary aluminum alloys. Co-author of approx. 150 publications with over 2,100 citations.
ASMET Coordinator
Ronald Schnitzer
Montanuniversität Leoben, Austria
Biography
Ronald Schnitzer is a professor of Physical Metallurgy at Montanuniversität Leoben. After his PhD, he headed R&D at voestalpine Böhler Welding until 2016 and has led the Chair of Physical Metallurgy since 2022. His research focuses on processing–structure–property relationships of metallic materials, with emphasis on advanced and sustainable steels using high-resolution characterization methods such as atom probe tomography. Co-author of over 100 publications with more than 1,900 citations.
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B1
Advanced Steels
Scope
This symposium addresses recent advances and emerging trends in advanced steels, connecting fundamental understanding with industrial implementation. It emphasizes innovative alloy and process design strategies, alongside comprehensive assessment of performance in next-generation steel grades. Particular focus is placed on the dynamic relationships between processing, microstructure and properties, supported by state-of-the-art characterization and modeling approaches spanning multiple length scales. By promoting interaction among academia, industry, and end-users, the symposium seeks to accelerate the development of resilient, efficient, circular and sustainable steel solutions for future structural applications.
Description, Topics & Organizers
Description
Advanced steels will remain central to meeting the evolving demands placed on structural materials in the coming decades. This symposium examines the fundamental mechanisms governing phase transformations and microstructural evolution, while highlighting the critical interplay between processing routes, microstructures, and material performance. Key topics include innovative and sustainable alloy design concepts, integrated computational materials engineering (ICME), and advanced processing technologies. Special attention is given to in-situ characterization techniques, which provide real-time insights into phase transformations and deformation mechanisms, enabling more efficient design of high-performance steels. The symposium also explores emerging applications across sectors such as energy, transportation, and infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on sustainability, circularity, and lifecycle considerations.
Targeted Topics
Novel steel design concepts & grain boundary engineering
Advanced steels for harsh environments (hydrogen, cryogenic, high pressure)
Energy-saving processing routes for advanced steels
Scrap-based production & impurity-tolerant steel designs
Advanced characterization & in-situ methods
Computational modelling across scales
Emerging applications of high-performance steels
Sustainability & lifecycle assessment
Multiscale microstructure–properties–performance relationships
Symposium Organizers
Carlos García Mateo
CENIM-CSIC, Spain
Maria J. Santofimia Navarro
TU Delft, Netherlands
Matthias Kuntz
Germany
B2
Light Weight Alloys
Scope
The Symposium on Light Weight Alloys covers all aspects of light alloys including magnesium, aluminum, titanium and high-entropy light alloys, both the alloys themselves and metal matrix composites. The scope includes raw materials, alloy manufacturing including casting, extrusion, deformation, joining and machining, additive manufacturing, corrosion and surface treatment, modeling, mechanical properties, development of new alloys, recycling, sustainability and applications in all fields including transport, energy, healthcare, and constructions.
Description, Topics & Organizers
Description
Light weight alloys, such as aluminum, magnesium, and titanium are key materials for the development of many technologies to improve our lives and enable us to achieve a sustainable future. Lightweight alloys feature a unique combination of strength, durability, and low density. They are key in the automotive and aerospace industries, where weight reduction leads to better fuel efficiency, lower emissions, and improved performance. These alloys are cost-effective, show high corrosion resistance, and can be fabricated by many routes to complex shapes. This symposium will be a meeting point for light alloys professionals and researchers to share their knowledge, showcase their advances, and discuss the exciting present and future of light alloys and composites.
Targeted Topics
Alloy design of aluminum, magnesium, titanium and high-entropy alloysMicrostructure characterizationAdditive manufacturing of light weight alloysLight weight metal matrix compositesCellular materials and foamsAdvanced processing and nanostructurationPerformance evaluation: mechanical, thermal, electrical, biocompatibility, wear, corrosionNovel testing and characterizationModeling and simulationSustainability, recycling, and life cycle of light weight metals
Symposium Organizers
Alan Luo
The Ohio State University, USA
Emanuela Cerri
University of Parma, Italy
Calin Marioara
SINTEF, Norway
Joaquín Rams
Rey Juan Carlos University, Spain