MecaNano

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
2026-06-03 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

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

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 | 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
