The Journées de la Matière Condensée 2026
(https://jmc2026.sciencesconf.org/) will take place in Toulouse from October 26 to 30, 2026. This conference combines plenary and semi-plenary talks covering a wide range of topics in condensed matter and materials physics (excellent for broadening one’s scientific perspective), together with mini-symposia on more specialized subjects (ideal for presenting results and meeting researchers active in the field). It is an especially suitable format for PhD students and early-career researchers (though certainly not limited to them!).
We are organizing one of these mini-symposia (NND02), devoted to the mechanical properties of materials at small scales (see the more detailed description here:
https://jmc2026.sciencesconf.org/data/pages/NND02.pdf). We encourage you to submit an abstract proposal to participate (submission deadline: May 30). In particular, we would like to promote oral presentations by young researchers.
NNDO2: Nanoscale mechanical properties of materials
The field of nanoscale mechanics is rapidly evolving. Recently developed in situ and operando techniques now allow for real time observation of elementary deformation mechanisms (plasticity, phase change) under ambient or extreme conditions (temperature, high pressure, irradiation). This progress is mirrored by significant improvements in numerical simulations at the atomic, mesoscopic or continuum scales, which help to bridge the gap with experiments. Understanding and controlling mechanical properties allows for the design of high-performance nanomaterials for cutting-edge applications in various domains, such as structural materials, surface engineering, micro-electronics, biomedicine, etc…
This mini-symposium invites submissions that highlight studies expanding our understanding of the mechanical behavior of elementary or complex materials (nano-objects, thin films, nanostructured bulk materials), subjected to complex loading (fatigue, fracture) or extreme environments. In addition, we welcome contributions at the interface with other research subjects like biophysics, soft and active matter, geology, etc…
We hope to see you in Toulouse.