6th International Conference on

Materials Science, Engineering and Technology 2026

05-07 May 2026

Connecting Innovators, Transforming Tomorrow

Abstract Submission Deadline: 05 March 2026

About Conference

A Global Hub for Breakthrough Ideas and Collaboration

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Welcome to the 6th International Conference on Materials Science, Engineering and Technology 2026 (Materials 2026). This premier academic event is dedicated to fostering groundbreaking discussions and collaborations in the field of materials science, engineering and technology. Materials 2026 will bring together leading academic researchers, industry professionals, and promising students from around the globe to explore the latest advancements, emerging trends, and future directions in materials science. We aim to provide a comprehensive platform for the dissemination of cutting-edge research, the exchange of innovative ideas, and the cultivation of new partnerships that will drive the next generation of materials innovation.

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Conference Chair

Shan-Ju Chiang

Department Head at Mechanical & Electrical Engineering, North Central College, United States

Dr. Shan-Ju Chiang’s research is situated in the field of renewable energy, with a special focus on solid-state batteries and advance ceramics. Dr. Chiang sees her research as part of the broader effort in the sustainable energy to study the interaction linking human society, environment, and materials development in the contemporary world. She is committed to disrupting global trends in engineering with respect to women and men of color receiving engineering degrees, and to make North Central College a national model for equity and excellence in engineering!

2026 Speakers

Materials 2026 brings together distinguished scientists and industry executives whose insights are driving progress in the field.

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Sessions

Materials 2026 will feature a diverse range of sessions within materials, organized into specialized topics to facilitate focused discussions. We invite submissions covering, but not limited to, the following areas

Session 1: Energy Materials and Technology

Advanced Building and Infrastructure Materials
Advanced Energy Conversion: Solar Thermal, CSP, Thermophotovoltaics
Advanced Photovoltaic Materials: Solar Cells, Thin Films, Perovskites, Organic and Hybrid Photovoltaics
Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS)
Catalysis and Chemical Processes
Electrochemical Energy Storage: Batteries, Supercapacitors, Solid-state Batteries, Flow Batteries
Energy Harvesting Materials: Thermoelectrics, Piezoelectrics, Triboelectrics
Energy-efficient Building Materials and Technologies
Energy-efficient Lighting: LEDs, OLEDs, Phosphors
Energy-efficient Sensors and Systems
Environmental Impact and Life-cycle Analysis
Fuel Cell Technologies: Hydrogen Production, Storage, Fuel Cells
Grid-scale Storage Solutions: Compressed Air Energy Storage, Pumped Hydroelectric Storage
Hydrogen Storage and Utilization
Insulation and Thermal Management
Materials for Electronics and Power Devices
Nanogenerators and Piezoelectronics
Nanomaterials for Energy Applications
Next-Generation Batteries
Nuclear Energy Materials
Phase Change Materials
Smart Grid Technologies
Smart Windows and Transparent Solar Cells
Sustainable Energy Applications: Biomass, Biofuels, Waste-to-energy
Transportation Applications: Lightweight Materials, Electric Vehicles, Hybrid Vehicles, Aerospace
Wind and Hydroelectric Energy Materials

Session 2: Electronic and Photonic Materials

Advanced Characterization of Photonic Materials
Advanced Lasers and Photodetectors
Electro-optic and Acousto-optic Materials
Integration of Photonic and Electronic Materials
Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) and Display Technologies
Materials for Nonlinear Optics
Materials for Terahertz Applications
Nanoscale Photonics
Optical Fibers and Waveguides
Organic and Inorganic Photovoltaic Materials
Photonic Crystals and Metamaterials
Photonic Materials for Communication Technologies
Quantum Dots and Quantum Well Structures
Semiconductor Materials and Devices
Synthesis and Processing of Photonic Materials
Transparent Conducting Oxides

Session 3: Materials for Energy and Environment

Advances in Electrochemical Energy Storage
Battery Materials and Energy Storage Systems
Catalysts for Energy Applications
Energy-Efficient Materials and Technologies
Environmental Impact of Materials Science
Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Technology
Green Materials and Sustainable Technologies
Materials for CO2 Capture and Utilization
Materials for Nuclear Energy
Materials for Solar Energy Conversion and Photovoltaics
Materials for Water Treatment and Purification
Materials for Wind and Hydro Energy
Photocatalytic Materials for Environmental Applications
Supercapacitors and Energy Harvesting
Thermoelectric Materials
Waste Management and Recycling Materials

Session 4: Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology

Advanced Nanocomposites
Carbon Nanotubes and Nanofibers
Characterization and Metrology of Nanomaterials
Commercialization and Industrial Applications of Nanomaterials
Environmental Applications of Nanotechnology
Functional Nanomaterials: Structure, Properties, and Applications
Gold Nanoparticles
Graphene and Carbon Nanostructures
Graphene and Other 2D Materials
MXenes—Current Research and Scope of Future Advancements
Nano- and Smart Materials in Solar Energy, Conversion, and Storage
Nano-Biosensors
Nanobiotechnology
Nanocomposites and Hybrid Nanomaterials
Nanocrystalline Materials
Nanodevices and Nanosensors
Nanodiamonds
Nanoelectronics and Nanophotonics
Nanoelectronics and Nanosensors
Nanofabrication and Nanomanufacturing
Nanofluids
Nanographene Batteries
Nanomaterials Fabrication, Characterization, Modeling, and Simulation
Nanomaterials for 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing
Nanomaterials for Advanced Coatings and Surface Engineering
Nanomaterials for Agriculture and Food Industry
Nanomaterials for Biomedical Applications
Nanomaterials for Biotechnology and Bioengineering
Nanomaterials for Catalysis and Chemical Processes
Nanomaterials for Drug Delivery and Therapeutics
Nanomaterials for Electronics and Optoelectronics
Nanomaterials for Energy Applications
Nanomaterials for Energy Storage and Conversion
Nanomaterials for Environmental Applications
Nanomaterials for Flexible and Wearable Electronics
Nanomaterials for Photonics and Plasmonics
Nanomaterials for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine
Nanomaterials for Water Purification and Desalination
Nanomechanics and Nanotribology
Nanoparticle Synthesis and Characterization
Nanophotonics and Plasmonics
Nanostructured Coatings, Surfaces, and Membranes
Nanostructured Materials and Devices
Nanotechnology and Quantum Computing
Nanotechnology for Space Exploration and Aerospace Applications
Nanotechnology for Sustainable Development
Nanotechnology for Water and Air Filtration
Nanotechnology in Agriculture and Food Industry
Nanotechnology in Medicine and Healthcare
Nanotechnology in Optics and Photonics
Nanotechnology in Water Treatment
Nanotechnology-driven Solutions for Better Energy Storage
Nanotoxicology and Safety Aspects of Nanomaterials
Physico-chemical Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology
Polymers, Colloids, and Soft Nanotechnology
Quantum Dots and Their Applications
Recent Advancements in Nanotechnology and Their Applications
Synthesis and Characterization of Nanomaterials
Toxicology and Safety of Nanomaterials

Session 5: Functional Materials and Technology

2D Materials and Their Functional Applications
Advanced Characterization Techniques for Functional Materials
Advanced Functional Polymers and Composites
Biomimetic and Bioinspired Materials: Design and Functional Properties
Commercialization and Industrial Applications of Functional Materials
Computational Modeling and Simulation of Functional Materials
Conductive and Transparent Materials
Emerging Technologies and Applications of Functional Materials
Ferroelectric and Piezoelectric Materials: Design, Properties, and Applications
Functional Coatings and Surface Engineering
Functional Materials for Biomedical Applications
Functional Materials for Catalysis and Chemical Processes
Functional Materials for Electronics and Optoelectronics
Functional Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage
Functional Materials for Environmental Monitoring and Remediation
Functional Materials for Sensors and Actuators
Functional Materials for Wearable Technology and Flexible Electronics
Functional Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications
Magnetic and Spintronic Materials: Properties and Applications
Multifunctional Composite Materials: Design, Fabrication, and Properties
Photonic and Plasmonic Materials: Design, Fabrication, and Applications
Self-Healing Materials and Technologies
Shape Memory Materials: Behavior, Applications, and Advancements
Smart Materials and Structures: Responsive and Adaptive Behavior
Smart Textiles and Wearable Materials
Soft and Flexible Functional Materials
Stimuli-Responsive and Adaptive Materials
Structural-Functional Integrated Materials
Superconducting Materials and Applications

Session 6: Composite and Ceramic Materials

Additive manufacturing of composite and ceramic materials
Advanced composite materials: Design, fabrication, and characterization
Bio-inspired composites: Structure, mechanics, and applications
Biomaterials and bioceramics: Design, fabrication, and biomedical applications
Ceramic coatings and surface engineering: Deposition techniques, properties, and applications
Ceramic materials for electronic and photonic applications
Ceramic materials for energy applications: Fuel cells, solar cells, and batteries
Ceramic matrix composites: Processing, properties, and applications
Ceramic nanomaterials: Synthesis, assembly, and functionalization
Characterization techniques for composite and ceramic materials
Composite and ceramic materials for aerospace and automotive applications
Composite and ceramic materials in medical and dental applications
Electrically and thermally conductive composites
Environmental and sustainability aspects of composites and ceramics
Fiber-reinforced composites: Manufacturing and performance
High-temperature ceramics and composites
Hybrid composites: Combining different material types for enhanced performance
Industrial applications and commercialization of composite and ceramic materials
Lightweight and high-strength materials
Modeling and simulation of composite and ceramic materials
Multifunctional composite materials
Nanocomposites and nanoceramics
Natural and Bio-Based Composites
- Applications of Natural Fiber-Reinforced Composites
- Processing Techniques for Bio-Based Composites
- Mechanical Properties of Natural Composites
- Environmental Impact and Life Cycle Analysis of Bio-Composites
Polymer-ceramic composites
Polymer-matrix composites: Manufacturing, performance, and optimization
Processing innovations in composites and ceramics
Smart and multifunctional composites: Sensing, actuation, and self-healing capabilities
Smart and responsive composite materials
Structural ceramics: Processing, characterization, and mechanical properties
Structural health monitoring of composite materials

Session 7: Biomaterials, Biodevices, and Biomedical Engineering

Advanced Materials in Cancer Therapy
Antibacterial and Antimicrobial Biomaterials
Bioactive Coatings and Surface Modifications for Medical Devices
Bioactive Glasses and Ceramics for Medical Applications
Bioactive Materials and Scaffolds
Bioactive Materials for Wound Healing and Tissue Repair
Biocompatibility Assessment and Testing of Biomaterials and Biodevices
Biocompatible and Bioresorbable Materials: Design and Applications
Biocompatible Polymers and Hydrogels for Biomedical Applications
Biodegradable Materials and Stents for Medical Applications
Biodevices for Drug Screening and Personalized Medicine
Bioelectronics and Implantable Medical Devices
Biofabrication and 3D Bioprinting of Tissues and Organs
Bioinspired and Biointerfacing Materials for Improved Biocompatibility
Biomaterials for Cardiovascular, Dental, and Orthopedic Applications
Biomaterials for Drug Delivery and Controlled Release Systems
Biomaterials for Neural Interfaces and Neuroengineering
Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine
Biomaterials: Synthesis and Characterization
Biomechanics and Mechanobiology of Biomaterials
Biomedical Applications of 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing
Biomimetic Materials and Structures for Biomedical Engineering
Biosensors and Diagnostic Devices for Healthcare Monitoring
Hydrogels and Smart Hydrogels
Imaging and Visualization Devices
Lab-on-a-Chip and Microfluidic Devices
Materials for Medical Devices
Nanomaterials and Nanoparticles for Targeted Drug Delivery
Orthopedic and Dental Materials
Polymers in Biomedical Applications
Radio and Photo Therapy Devices
Surface Modification of Biomaterials

Session 8: Electronic, Magnetic and Optical Materials

Advances in Magnetism, Electromagnetism, and Spintronics
Applications of Electronic, Magnetic, and Optical Materials
Electronic, magnetic and optical materials: Structure and design
Electronic, Magnetic, and Optical Materials: Market Trends, Challenges, and Innovations
Hybrid and Multifunctional Electronic, Magnetic, and Optical Materials
Luminescence Mechanisms and Energy Transfer Processes
Luminescence mechanisms and energy transfers
Magnetism, electromagnetism and spintronics
Magnetostrictive materials: New Developments and Device Applications
Nanoscale electronic, magnetic and optical materials
Nanoscale Electronic, Magnetic, and Optical Materials: Advances and Challenges
Piezoelectric Materials: Emerging Trends and Device Innovations
Synthesis and Characterization Techniques for Next-generation Electronic, Magnetic, and Optical Materials