MecaNano

MecaNano WG 3 Online RDM School: Databases, Structured Databases and SQL Overview
2025-04-09 09:30 - 11:00 UTC | Online Conference
The MecaNano School for RDM will be offered this year in an online format. The plan is to split the content into several small units. The following units are below and one MUST sign-up at the links provided to receive the links to the meeting.

9. April 2025: 9:30 – 11:00 CET: Databases, Structured Databases and SQL Overview (sign-up here: sign-up)
23.April 2025: 9:30 – 11:00 CET: Interacting with Databases via SQL, SQLAlchemy (Python) (sign-up here: sign-up )
14.Mai 2025: 9:30 – 11:00 CET: Elements of an ELN: Backend (Storage, Database), Front-End (how do users interact, what do we need to build) (sign-up here: sign-up )
25.June 2025: 9:30 – 11:00 CET: Build your own ELN: Overview, Working with S3, StreamLit (sign-up here: sign-up )
2. July 2025: 9:30 – 11:00 CET: Build your own ELN: How do the things fit together to a working system (sign-up here: sign-up )

Please, don’t forget to sign-up (click on the links) before the event, and we will provide you a valid link for the meeting!

MecaNano WG 3 Online RDM School : Interacting with Databases via SQL, SQLAlchemy
2025-04-23 09:30 - 11:00 UTC | Online Conference
The MecaNano School for RDM will be offered this year in an online format. The plan is to split the content into several small units. The following units are below and one MUST sign-up at the links provided to receive the links to the meeting.

9. April 2025: 9:30 – 11:00 CET: Databases, Structured Databases and SQL Overview (sign-up here: https://forms.gle/Z7wGjVj4hDfBRJfJ7 )
23.April 2025: 9:30 – 11:00 CET: Interacting with Databases via SQL, SQLAlchemy (Python) (sign-up here: https://forms.gle/fPif7j66xni7GpEV6 )
14.Mai 2025: 9:30 – 11:00 CET: Elements of an ELN: Backend (Storage, Database), Front-End (how do users interact, what do we need to build) (sign-up here: https://forms.gle/Fz2shzjXDG83bpHJA )
25.June 2025: 9:30 – 11:00 CET: Build your own ELN: Overview, Working with S3, StreamLit (sign-up here: https://forms.gle/vH2KD8GZm44qdyzr9 )
2. July 2025: 9:30 – 11:00 CET: Build your own ELN: How do the things fit together to a working system (sign-up here: https://forms.gle/MmFV79FXYWFUE44T6 )

Please, don’t forget to sign-up (click on the links) before the event, and we will provide you a valid link for the meeting!

MecaNano WG 3 Online RDM School: Elements of an ELN: Backend (Storage, Database), Front-End
2025-05-14 09:30 - 11:00 UTC | Online Conference

3rd General Meetings, Krakow, Poland
2025-05-19 - 2025-05-21 | Krakow, Poland, Nawojki 30, Building D-16, Krakow, 30-055, Poland
We are excited to announce that the MecaNano General Meeting will be held again in 2025! This year, the event will take place from May 19th to 21st at the Academic Center for Materials and Nanotechnology, AGH University of Krakow, Poland.
The local organizers for this event are Wiktor Bednarczyk, Piotr Bała, Grzegorz Cios, and Anna Smyk.
Abstract submission is open until February 14th, and registration will begin in late February.
For more details, please visit the meeting website:
https://mecanano2025.sciencesconf.org/
The program will feature traditional sessions on:

Mechanical size effects and nanoscale deformation mechanisms,
Experimental and simulation investigations,
Management of research data in materials science,
Machine learning applications related to the above topics.

Additionally, we are planning intensive team discussions and engaging social events throughout the conference.
Cultural Experience
Krakow offers a unique blend of rich history and modern vibrancy, ensuring a culturally enriching experience alongside the scientific discussions.
Registration
Registration is now open and will close on February 14th, 2025—be sure to secure your spot before the deadline! Please visit the MecaNano General Meeting 2025 website for registration deadlines and additional details. Don’t forget to mark your calendar: https://mecanano2025.sciencesconf.org/.
Don’t hesitate to upload the flyer of this event : Flyer MecaNano General Meeting 2025

International conference Materials Structure and Micromechanics of Fracture (MSMF-11), Brno, Czech Republic
2025-06-23 - 2025-06-25 | Brno, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Brno University of Technology, Technická 2, Brno-Žabovřesky, Czech Republic
International conference Materials Structure and Micromechanics of Fracture (MSMF-11) will take place in Brno, Czechia (June 23-25, 2025)
Chairman: Miroslav Cerny
Deadline for absract submission have passed but you can contact the organizers for post-deadline submissions. More info on https://www.msmf-brno.eu

MecaNano WG 3 Online RDM School: Build your own ELN: Overview, Working with S3, StreamLit
2025-06-25 09:30 - 11:00 UTC
The MecaNano School for RDM will be offered this year in an online format. The plan is to split the content into several small units. The following units are below and one MUST sign-up at the links provided to receive the links to the meeting.

9. April 2025: 9:30 – 11:00 CET: Databases, Structured Databases and SQL Overview (sign-up here: https://forms.gle/b8dCVKU9mQGe3mU99 )
23.April 2025: 9:30 – 11:00 CET: Interacting with Databases via SQL, SQLAlchemy (Python) (sign-up here: https://forms.gle/9fPryXZqRENAHG5B6 )
14.Mai 2025: 9:30 – 11:00 CET: Elements of an ELN: Backend (Storage, Database), Front-End (how do users interact, what do we need to build) (sign-up here: https://forms.gle/i9iFMmrq5U4zvK3h7 )
25.June 2025: 9:30 – 11:00 CET: Build your own ELN: Overview, Working with S3, StreamLit (sign-up here: https://forms.gle/qFQYurLkeASqmJxn6 )
2. July 2025: 9:30 – 11:00 CET: Build your own ELN: How do the things fit together to a working system (sign-up here: https://forms.gle/w3ke5TUUM2p7w27r9 )

Please, don’t forget to sign-up (click on the links) before the event, and we will provide you a valid link for the meeting!

MecaNano WG 3 Online RDM School: Build your own ELN: How do the things fit together to a working system
2025-07-02 09:30 - 11:00 UTC | Online Conference

Summer School on Nanomechanics for Young Researchers and Innovators 2025
2025-07-28 - 2025-08-01 | Kassel, University of Kassel, Kassel, 34125, Germany
The next MecaNano’s summer School on Nanomechanics, dedicated for Young Researchers and Innovators will take place at Kassel, Germany, from July, 28 to August, 01 2025. More info coming soon! Don’t miss this great opportunity, especially if you are a PhD student or a post-doc researcher! This summer school is organised by Pr. Benoit Merle (University of Kassel).

MecaNano session at COMPLAS 2025 on Nanoscale Origins of Plasticity in Modern Nanostructured Materials
2025-09-02 - 2025-09-05 | Barcelona, Spain, Plaça d'Eusebi Güell, 6, Barcelona, 08034, Spain
A COST MecaNano minisymposia entitled “Nanoscale Origins of Plasticity in Modern Nanostructured Materials” will be organized by J. Guénolé (LEM3, CNRS, France), J. Amodeo (IM2NP, CNRS, France), D. Mordehai (Technion, Israel) and V. Taupin (LEM3, CNRS, France) during COMPLAS 2025, Barcelona. Please visit the conference website for more information. Conference will takes place at Barcelona, Spain, September 2-5, 2025. Please visit https://complas2025.cimne.com/ for abstract submission and registration. Submission deadline is March, 1st.

In the spirit of MecaNano COST Action (https://www.cost.eu/actions/CA21121), this Minisymposia aims at illuminating the challenges in modelling plasticity in modern nanostructured materials, and in particular:
– Identify and understand size effects and characteristic length scales,
– Discuss simulation challenges to promote the use of the most effective (robustness, highest throughput) techniques.
Simulation technics of interest include, but are not limited to:
– Atomistic (Ab initio and classical potential),
– Continuum/Discrete Dislocation Dynamics,
– Phase field, FFT-based approaches
– Multiscale approaches,
– Machine learning / data-driven approaches.

More details can be found online: https://complas2025.cimne.com/event/area/3424d339-907e-11ef-b344-000c29ddfc0c

Thanks to the support of the MecaNano COST Action network, financial support (registration, travel, etc.) can be provided to successful applicants at this Minisymposium.
Eligible applicant are from COST member countries: more specifically for Integration Target Countries (ITC) and for Young Researchers and Innovators (YRI).
The call Conference Grants will soon open on the MecaNano website: https://mecanano.com/

The abstract submission deadline is on March, 1st, 2025 but feel free to contact us for any information or if you plan to participate to this MS.

We are looking forward to seeing you in Barcelona!

Mechanical Properties and Plasticity of Small-scale Materials in COMPLAS 2025
2025-09-02 - 2025-09-05 | Barcelona, Spain, Plaça d'Eusebi Güell, 6, Barcelona, 08034, Spain
The XVIII International Conference on Computational Plasticity Fundamentals and Applications (COMPLAS 2025) will takes place in
Barcelona (Spain) 2-5 September 2025. https://complas2025.cimne.com/ !
During this event, an invited symposium “Mechanical Properties and Plasticity of Small-scale Materials” will be organized by Matteo Ghidelli (LSPM) and Hosni Idrissi, (UCLouvain). More info on this symposium: https://complas2025.cimne.com/event/area/34103e61-907e-11ef-b344-000c29ddfc0c . This is not a MecaNano event eligible for reimbursement, but this event is still very interesting for all MecaNano members!
Abstract submission deadline: March 1, 2025
Considering the active involvement of the MecaNano community in this research field, we would be thrilled if you and/or members of your group
could contribute to this invited symposium by submitting abstracts on this topic.

2nd MecaNano Workshop on Machine Learning for Micro- and Nano-Mechanics
2025-09-04 - 2025-09-05 | Budapest, Pázmány Péter sétány 1/A, Budapest, 1117
The 2nd MecaNano Workshop on Machine Learning for Micro- and Nano-Mechanics will take place on September 4–5, 2025, at ELTE Eötvös Loránd University, Faculty of Science, Budapest. Following the success of the first edition, this workshop continues to explore the integration of machine learning techniques in small-scale mechanical testing and materials science, with a focus on real-world applications and research challenges.
Scope
The workshop will feature invited talks from leading experts and foster discussions on how machine learning can enhance mechanical characterization, predictive modeling, and materials discovery. Topics will include, but are not limited to:

Machine learning for nanoindentation and mechanical characterization
Uncertainty quantification and data-driven modeling
Multiscale simulations in materials science
AI-driven materials discovery and design

This workshop is open to researchers at all levels, from those already applying machine learning to materials mechanics to those looking for new approaches to analyze experimental and simulation data. It will provide a platform for knowledge exchange, discussion of emerging methodologies, and exploration of new research directions at the interface of machine learning and micro- and nano-mechanics.
Abstract Submission
Abstracts are now open trough: https://mecanano-wg4-25.sciencesconf.org/.
Address
Pázmány Péter sétány 1/A, 1117 Budapest, Hungary

MecaNano at Euromat 2025
2025-09-14 - 2025-09-18 | Granada, Spain, P.º del Violón, Granada, 18006, Spain
A session “D3 – Mechanics characterization and modelling” will be organised at Euromat 2025, by Benoit Merle, Verena Maier-Kiener, Maciej Szczerba andAndre Clausner . Don’t hesitate to submit an abstract! The conference will take place in Granada, September 14-18th 2025.
We would love you, your coworkers, and your students to submit abstracts on basically any topic encompassed in MecaNano. The extended deadline to submit is February 16, so don’t miss out!
We also would like to highlight our poster session. It is a fantastic way for young researchers to gain a foothold in such an international conference and explore new ideas and collaborations.
You can find all the details about abstract submissions here: https://euromat2025.com/d-characterization-modeling-and-artificial-intelligence/#d-3-mechanics-characterization-and-modelling
We can’t wait to welcome you under the sunny skies of Andalusia—let’s make this symposium an unforgettable one!
Please upload the flyer for more info: Flyer Euromat 2025 Symposium D3

7th Dislocations Conference - Dislocation 2025
2025-11-10 - 2025-11-14 | University of Miami, Coral Gables, Miami, FL, 33124, United States
The Dislocations conference brings together researchers from around the world to explore the critical role of dislocations in plastic deformation. This unique conference fosters collaboration across disciplines, encouraging the exchange of ideas through discussions on experimental observations, advanced simulations, and theoretical frameworks. With a focus on cutting-edge research, the event features a dynamic program of invited and contributed talks, alongside a poster session, all presented in a single-session format to maximize interaction and engagement.
The conference venue is the University of Miami, located in Coral Gables, just 5 miles south of Miami International Airport, and 7 miles from Downtown Miami.

Course on thin film and small scale mechanics, Empa
2025-11-25 - 2025-11-28 | thun, Feuerwerkerstrasse 39, Thun, 3603, Switzerland
Johann Michler and Jakob Schwiedrzik will be teaching a four day block course on thin film and small scale mechanics from Nov 25th to 28th, 2025 at Empa in Thun. Both theory and experiments will be covered and practical sessions are also planned. The course is open to both doctoral students and postdocs in principle. More information can be found here:
Thin film and small scale mechanics – MSE-669 – EPFL
Registration can be done using the following link:
Registration: 2025 Thin film and small scale mechanics ‒ CCMX ‐ EPFL

MecaNano Pitching Event & Round Table on Machine Learning Applications
2025-12-12 10:00 - 15:00 UTC | Online Conference
Are you interested in applying machine learning to your research but don’t know how to get started?
Are you just starting machine learning and need advice?
Are you curious if machine learning could be applied to your research question?

If yes is the answer to any of these questions, then you should apply for the online MecaNano Pitching and Round Table on Machine Learning Applications being organized by WG4 on Dec. 12 2025 from 10:00 to 15:00 (CET)
The morning session will feature short pitching presentations (3–5 minutes each) for anyone from the curious, beginners, and more experienced persons to introduce their ideas or research questions, crazy or not, where machine learning could be applied. To introduce your ideas and questions, please apply with a short abstract of about 150 words by Dec. 1st at the link: https://indico.global/event/15731/
The event is open to participants from WG1, WG2, and WG3, and welcomes both experienced and non-expert contributors interested in applying or exploring machine learning concepts. Participants are encouraged to present ideas, even at an early stage, that could benefit from data-driven or cross-disciplinary perspectives during the Pitching session. The afternoon session will include a Round Table discussion fostering open dialogue on shared challenges, data integration, and opportunities for future collaboration.
All interested in learning and applying machine learning – AT ANY LEVEL – are highly encouraged to apply to pitch your idea for direct and immediate feedback and/or collaboration partners from MecaNano.
Abstract submission (only 150 words) is open until 1 December 2025 via the official event page: https://indico.global/event/15731/
Convened by Claus Trost (Erich Schmid Institute, Austrian Academy of Sciences) and Edoardo Rossi (Università degli Studi Roma Tre), the event provides an interactive platform to exchange ideas and explore emerging synergies across the MecaNano working groups.

In-situ Electron Microscopy Workshop
2026-01-26 - 2026-01-28 | toulouse cemes, 29 Rue Jeanne Marvig, Toulouse, 31055, France
The In-situ Electron Microscopy Workshop website is now open! If you are a beginner or looking to advance your knowledge on in-situ mechanical testing with electron microscopy, check out: https://mecanano-insitu.sciencesconf.org
The workshop (Toulouse, France) will take place over four half-days (Jan. 26th-28th 2026) and will include invited talks (30 minutes), short contributed talks (20 minutes), and two in situ electron microscopy demonstrations led by Damien Texier and Frédéric Mompiou on:

Nanoindentation and micro-compression in a FIB-SEM
Traction in a TEM

The total number of places is limited to 28. And the deadline to submit contributed abstracts is Nov. 15th. 2025.
The organizing team in Toulouse is looking forward to welcoming you for the workshop!

DPG Meeting of the Condensed Matter Section 2026 in Dresden!
2026-03-08 - 2026-03-13 | Dresden, Germany
Abstract submission is open until December 1, 2025

We’re excited to announce the topical session:
Advanced Nanomechanics – Accelerating Materials Physics from the Bottom
About the session:
Recent breakthroughs in nanomechanics and micromechanics are transforming how we understand and design materials. Combining in-situ deformation testing in TEMs and SEMs with high-throughput characterization and multi-scale simulations enables unprecedented insights into mechanical behavior—from the nanoscale to application-relevant conditions. This session will highlight state-of-the-art experimental and computational methods that accelerate materials discovery and optimization.
Expect discussions on:
Advanced in-situ and operando testing, High-throughput screening strategies, Multi-scale simulations, Pathways toward accelerated, data-driven materials design
Invited Speakers:
• Ralph Spolenak (ETH Zürich)
• Ruth Schwaiger (Forschungszentrum Jülich)
• Michael Wurmshuber (FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg)
• Subin Lee (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology)
Organizers:
Verena Maier-Kiener (Montanuniversität Leoben), Mathias Göken (FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg), Christoph Kirchlechner (KIT), Svetlana Korneychuk (KIT)
Don’t miss the chance to share your latest research and connect with experts shaping the future of nanomechanical testing and materials design!

NanoBrücken 2026
2026-04-08 - 2026-04-10 | Leoben, Franz Josef-Straße 18, Leoben, 8700, Austria
NanoBrücken 2026 will take place 8-10 April at the Technical University Leoben in Leoben, Austria and is Bruker’s annual Nanomechanical Testing Conference and User Meeting covering all aspects of nanoindentation and nanotribological testing, featuring presentations by leading experts in the field.
The symposium will cover all aspects of mechanical characterization and simulation, from the micro to the nano scale, on all types of objects. A perfect agreement with MecaNano!
There are
– great guest speakers
– a large number of oral presentations reserved for young researchers
– a poster session, with a prize at stake
– equipment presentations
– a very high scientific level and at the same time a very convivial spirit
The information can be found on our conference website

WG3 online series 2026
2026-04-22 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-06 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-20 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-01 10:00 - 11:00 UTC | Online Conference
Structuring research data in materials science: from metadata to knowledge
This online series focuses on how structured research data can enable better data integration and reuse in materials science. Starting from the basics of scientific metadata and FAIR data, the sessions move toward ontologies, knowledge graphs, and emerging approaches using large language models (LLMs) to structure materials data. The series concludes with guest talks and a pitching event showcasing RDM solutions within the MecaNano community.
All seminars will be held online using Zoom on Wednesdays 10:00–11:00 CEST. Links will be sent to only those registered by the deadline (Friday before the seminar) 1-2 days ahead.
22 April – Introduction to Scientific Metadata and FAIR Research Data
Speaker: Dr. Abril Azocar Guzman
Register here: https://forms.gle/iBK8NvyTGkgh18LRA
6 May – Ontologies and Knowledge Graphs for Materials Research Data
Speaker: Dr. Abril Azocar Guzman
Register here: https://forms.gle/YeEG9uaHDu6h4ThF6
20 May – LLMs for Metadata Extraction and Structuring of Materials Data
Speaker: Dr. Elaheh Akhoundi
Register here: https://forms.gle/5oaw7L67jK9oCyBB8
3 June – Electron Microscopy Glossary
Speaker: Dr. Oonagh Brendike-Mannix and Dr. Volker Hofmann
Register here: https://forms.gle/gs8XGrEenmaTFiSdA
17 June – Platform MaterialDigital Core Ontology (PMDco)
Speaker: Dr. Hossein Beygi Nasrabadi
Register here: https://forms.gle/bWR2i6xpVViCyrUw8
1 July – Pitching event: RDM solutions in MecaNano
Moderator: Dr. Abril Azocar Guzman
Register here: https://forms.gle/87DFfaf9ZMRT92257

Final General Meeting, Rome, Italy
2026-04-27 13:00 - 2026-04-29 14:00 (Europe/Paris) | Università degli studi Roma Tre, Department of Civil, Computer and Aeronautical Engineering, Via Vito Volterra, 62, Roma, 00146, Italy
MecaNano General Meeting 2026 — Rome, Italy
27–29 April 2026 • Università degli Studi Roma Tre (DICITA)

We are excited to announce the 4th and final MecaNano General Meeting, taking place in Rome from
27 to 29 April 2026. The meeting will bring together the MecaNano community to share results, align on
next steps, and strengthen collaborations in small-scale mechanical characterization.
For full details and updates, visit the meeting website:
https://mecanano2026.sciencesconf.org/

Local Organizers

Dr. Edoardo Rossi (Università Roma Tre)

Key Dates

Abstract submission: 1 Dec 2025 – 23 January 2026
Registration: 4 February – 2 March 2026
Preliminary program online: 02 February 2026

Scientific Program
The program will feature traditional sessions on:

Mechanical size effects and nanoscale deformation mechanisms
Experimental and simulation investigations (nanoindentation, nanomechanical testing, advanced characterization, atomistic/meso-scale simulations, finite elements; crystalline, amorphous, and hybrid materials)
Management of research data in materials science
Machine learning applications related to the above topics

Regular talks are 20 minutes including Q&A. Posters are A0, portrait orientation preferred.
Registration & Fees
The meeting is free of charge, but registration is mandatory. Please note that
submitting an abstract does not constitute registration. Register via the conference website.
Venue & Access
Università degli Studi Roma Tre — DICITA. The venue is within walking distance of Metro B “Marconi” (Blue line).
Practical information, travel tips, and suggested hotels are available on the website.
Cultural Experience
Rome offers an unparalleled blend of history, architecture, and contemporary urban life—an ideal setting to pair
cutting-edge research with memorable cultural experiences.
Stay Informed
Bookmark the website and check the Deadlines, Registration, and Venue pages for any updates:
mecanano2026.sciencesconf.org.

2026 Spring Meeting
2026-05-25 - 2026-05-29 | Convention & Exhibition Centre of Strasbourg, Place de Bordeaux, Strasbourg, France
The 2026 Spring Meeting of the European Materials Research Society (E-MRS) organized with the Foundation Jean-Marie Lehn will be held at the Convention & Exhibition Centre of Strasbourg (France), from May 25 to 29, 2026.
The conference will consist of 24 parallel symposia with invited speakers, oral and poster presentations assorted by a plenary session to provide an international forum for discussing recent advances in the field of materials science. The meeting will be augmented by an exhibition of products and services of interest to the conference participants.
The latest scientific results will be presented and authors are invited to submit papers in the selected journals that fit the scope of each symposium.
The focus of the scientific program will be both on fundamental investigations and technological applications, providing an international forum for discussing recent advances related to the different aspects to be considered to promote innovation.
We look forward to your participation to create an outstanding 2026 E-MRS Spring Meeting & Exhibit !

MORE INFO: https://www.european-mrs.com/meetings/2026-spring-meeting-exhibit

EMMC20
2026-05-27 - 2026-05-29 | Palazzo dei Congressi, Firenze Piazza Adua 1, Firenze, Italy
The European Mechanics of Materials Conferences (EMMC) is a series of bi-yearly meetings organized under the auspices of the European Mechanics Society (Euromech), which has taken place over the last 25 years in European cities such as Paris, Warsaw, Gothenburg, Brussels, Nantes, Oxford, and Madrid.
The 20th edition, EMMC20, will be held in Florence (Italy), 27th – 29th May 2026. More info: https://www.dicea.unifi.it/p865.html

WG3 online series 2026
2026-06-17 10:00 - 11:00 UTC

ISPMA 2026
2026-09-06 - 2026-09-10 | Faculty Conference Centre “Profesní dům”, Malostranské nám. 25, Malá Strana, 11800, Czech Republic
We are delighted to inform you that International Symposia on Physics of Materials – ISPMA 2026, taking place from September 6–10, 2026, in the beautiful city of Prague, Czech Republic will start accepting abstracts 16. February.
Join leading experts and researchers in materials science for five inspiring days of knowledge-sharing, networking, and collaboration. We look forward to welcoming you to Prague for an engaging and memorable event!
The symposium will focus on the following topic clusters:

Structural and functional materials (magnesium, aluminum, titanium alloys, shape memory alloys, steels, high-entropy alloys, intermetallics, ceramics, and other non-metallic materials).
Materials out of equilibrium (nanocrystalline and amorphous materials)
Materials characterization (e.g., microstructure, mechanical properties, and corrosion, including interaction with hydrogen).
Electronic properties of materials (e.g., magnetism, heat, and electronic transport, including superconductivity).
Modeling, simulations, ab initio calculations, and data science.

Currently, the following sessions have been proposed:

Magnesium Alloys and Their Applications
Advanced titanium alloys
Dislocations in Materials
Magnetic Properties of Materials
Diffraction Methods in Materials Science

Visit the conference website at https://www.ispma-conf.cz/ to learn more.

MSE Symposium C05: “Modelling of Small-Scale Mechanical Behaviour and In-Situ Nano-Mechanical Testing”
2026-09-29 - 2026-10-01 | Technical University of Darmstadt, Karolinenpl. 5, Darmstadt, 64289, Germany
We are pleased to invite you to submit an abstract to Symposium C05: “Modelling of Small-Scale Mechanical Behaviour and In-Situ Nano-Mechanical Testing”, which will take place at the Materials Science and Engineering Conference (MSE) 2026 in Darmstadt, Germany from 29 Sept – 01 Oct 2026. https://mse-congress.de/
Abstract submission is here and deadline is 19. February 2026.
Mechanical behavior at the micron and nanoscale is gaining increasing importance in a wide variety of different materials due to the miniaturization of components and systems as well as the introduction of hierarchical multi-scale material designs. Therefore, a rapid development of innovative in-situ and small-scale testing techniques is necessary, which allows further insights in the acting deformation processes and fundamental deformation and failure mechanisms. At the same time, these small length-scales provide the chance for a direct handshake of experimental investigations and computer simulations. Promoting this link will speed up the necessary development of material physics based, predictive models of small-scale mechanical behaviour.
This symposium will mainly focus on both, the development, challenges, and application of new advanced mechanical in-situ testing techniques as well as simulation methods to foster a better understanding of the local mechanical behavior of different materials and microstructural constituents. Besides possible size effects in the deformation behavior in that scaling regime, combined experimental, simulation, and machine learning approaches are also of special interest and should be discussed.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

Advanced small scale testing techniques (e.g. Nanoindentation, µ-compression, µ-tension testing, µ-bending)
Testing at elevated and cryogenic temperatures, under various atmospheres, such as hydrogen, in different fields, e.g. electro-magnetic fields as well as in different environmental conditions, e.g. corrosive environments or inert environments for e.g. battery materials
Simulation and modelling approaches to complement small scale mechanical testing, from the atomistic to the microstructural level; multiscale and multiphysics simulations
Investigating and understanding and size effects in the deformation behavior, including interface mediated deformation behavior and the coupling environment and deformation
New testing approaches, analysis concepts, and corresponding challenges in the micro and nano scale mechanical testing, innovative evaluation of localized phenomena by use of digital image correlation, acoustic and thermal measurements or combined full-field measurements
Correlation with high resolution microscopy analysis as well as in-situ and operando testing using optical microscopy, SEM, TEM, APT, AFM, Raman, or X-ray
Machine-learning and data-science based approaches

We would be delighted to welcome your contribution and to foster exciting discussions on this emerging materials design strategy at MSE 2026.

ECI Nanomechanical Testing in Materials R & D
2026-10-04 08:00 - 2026-10-09 17:00 UTC | Rhodes, Rhodes, Greece
Come join the nano- and micro-mechanical testing community in Rhodes between October 4-9th for the ECI Nanomechanical Testing in Materials R &D: link
Abstracts for oral presentations are being accepted until March 31st 2026 (extended to May 1) and for poster presentation until April 30th 2026 (extended to May 15)
The conference will provide a platform for the experimental mechanics community to exchange insights on cutting-edge nanomechanical testing methods, with particular emphasis on:

Novel nanoindentation and testing techniques – Advanced hardware and data analysis methods for characterizing complex materials with improved resolution and sensitivity.
Multiscale deformation and failure mechanisms – Observations of mechanical behavior from atomic to mesoscale, bridging the gap between different length scales.
In-situ and operando nanomechanics – Mechanical testing combined with SEM, TEM, AFM, X-ray, neutron, and electron-based imaging and diffraction methods.
Correlative mechanical microscopy – Use of multimodal probes (photon, phonon, electron, ion) to study deformation processes in advanced structural materials.
Nanomechanics under extreme conditions – Testing at high or cryogenic temperatures, under high strain rates, or in harsh environments such as aggressive atmospheres or radiation.
Advanced strain measurement and data analysis – Full-field imaging, volume correlation, and time-resolved experiments to investigate dynamic, far-from-equilibrium processes.
Integrated modeling and characterization – Coupling experiments with modeling for mechanistic discovery, parameter calibration, and model validation.
Artificial intelligence and data-driven methods – Applying machine learning and informatics to nanomechanics for pattern recognition, prediction, and insight generation.
Industrial applications – Translating advanced testing methods to industry-relevant materials and devices, including energy systems, coatings, composites, biomedical materials, and 3D-printed components

Expect insightful discussions and lively poster sessions in historical Rhodes.
Hope to see you there!
DEADLINE for abstact submissions
Orals: 31.03.2026 extended to 01.05.2026
Posters: 30.04.2026 extended to 15.05.2026
