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Asst Prof Anna Zervaki looks back at her term as FEMS President

What would you consider to be the greatest achievement and highlight of your presidency?

The last two years were truly unique for me. My tenure as FEMS President provided me the opportunity to serve the European Materials Societies towards materializing our common vision on shaping a brighter future via advanced materials. Key moments of my chairmanship include FEMS Junior EUROMAT 2022 in Coimbra as well as FEMS EUROMAT 2023 in Frankfurt last September, both excellent events in terms of participation and scientific program. Both... Read more

Posted by Federation of European Materials Societies (FEMS) on 15 December 2023

SOCIEMAT celebrates 2023 World Materials Day

As in previous years, SOCIEMAT joined other FEMS Member Societies to celebrate World Materials Day. The main event was held at the Polytechnic University of Madrid on 8 November. Members of SOCIEMAT also organized events in Seville, Barcelona and Ciudad Real.

During the event we enjoyed talks given by materials experts: Prof Perla Wahnon, President of COSCE (Spanish Confederation of Scientific Societies) spoke to us about The importance of the Scientific Societies in the scientific and technological development and the social challenges ... Read more

Posted by SOCIEMAT - Sociedad Española de Materiales on 13 November 2023

Q&A With FEMS EUROMAT 2023 CHAIR & CO-CHAIR

After one of the most successful FEMS EUROMAT conferences, we caught up with Prof Ehrenfried Zschech (Chair, left) and Prof Eric Le Bourhis (co-Chair, right)

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Posted by Federation of European Materials Societies (FEMS) on 19 September 2023

Special issue of Material-ES devoted to Materials Science in Brazil

The Spanish Materials Society, SOCIEMAT, just published a new issue of the scientific journal, Material-ES, on this occasion a special issue devoted to the Materials Science carried out in Unesc - Universidade do Extremo Sul Catarinense, Brazil. Guest Editor: Sabrina Arcaro. 

Content:

- Calcium phosphate coating in stainless steel AISI 316L using eletrodeposition for biological applications. C. E. Moretto; A. L.S. Niero; H. B. Modolon; L. B. Teixeira; K. B... Read more

Posted by SOCIEMAT - Sociedad Española de Materiales on 13 September 2023

Meet the 2023 FEMS Master Thesis Award finalists

The FEMS Master Thesis Award final will be held on Wednesday 6 September (14:30 CET, Room HZ14) during FEMS EUROMAT 2023. Four finalists, winners of their national FEMS Master Thesis finals will give a 10-minute presentation and answer judges' questions to become the overall winner.

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Posted by Federation of European Materials Societies (FEMS) on 15 August 2023

IOM3 AGM 2023

The IOM3 Annual General Meeting 2023 will be held on 12 September online and in person at IOM3 headquarters in London.

Current members of the Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining are invited to attend the Institute's Annual General Meeting 2023.

This will be held on Tuesday 12 September at 12:00 BST at 297 Euston Road, London NW1 3AD. The meeting can also be attended online - on registration you will receive a personal link to join our live stream. 

All members of the Institute may attend the Annual General Meeting, though only Corporate members... Read more

Posted by IOM3 - Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining on 10 August 2023

Portuguese Materials Society - New board for 2023-2025

The new Board of the Portuguese Society of Materials was elected at the General Assembly on the 12th of July

The Portuguese Society of Materials elects its new board last Wednesday, July 12th. The A list, headed by Sandra Carvalho, won the election unanimously.

Action Program 2023 – 2025:

This list was built following the work that has been carried out at the Portuguese Materials Society (SPM), with the intention that the new President and Vice-President belong to the outgoing Board.  In this way, it is ensured that the new board... Read more

Posted by SPM - Sociedade Portuguesa de Materiais on 20 July 2023

FEMS EUROMAT 2023 Plenary Speakers - Dr Constantinos Stoumpos

In the run up to FEMS EUROMAT 2023 meet the distinguished scientista dn researchers who will be delivering plenary lectures.

The Emergence of Halide Perovskites: Past and Future

Dr Constantinos Stoumpos - 2023 FEMS Materials Science & Technology Prize winner

 

What are you most looking forward to for FEMS EUROMAT 2023

Attending FEMS EUROMAT 2023 will be a great opportunity for me to interact in person with colleagues from different principles of materials science.

How important are... Read more

Posted by Federation of European Materials Societies (FEMS) on 20 July 2023

2023 Starpack Students winners announced

The winners of this year’s Starpack Students competition were announced on 22 June in London.

12 judges made up an independent panel of packaging and design experts who came together to judge packaging created by young designers. A total of 111 entries were received and marked on innovation, design, sustainability, quality and market potential.

Jude Allan MIMMM, Chair of the IOM3 Packaging Group, said ‘It was an absolute delight to host the Starpack Students 2023 awards ceremony yesterday, it is such a privilege to be involved in such an inspiring event. The high-... Read more

Posted by IOM3 - Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining on 29 June 2023

15th International Conference on Titanium takes place in Edinburgh

The Edinburgh International Conference Centre hosted Titanium 2023 between 12-16 June.

Over the five day programme the conference hosted 500 delegates, 423 sessions and showcased 39 posters across 13 technical areas, covering resource and energy efficiency and materials 4.0. As the conference progressed, it became clear each session reinforced the importance of working together to share ideas to accelerate progress in the reuse and recycling of titanium alloys. Delegate feedback also confirmed this commitment to individually and collectively playing an essential part to limit... Read more

Posted by IOM3 - Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining on 29 June 2023

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