Conference Description
The Solid State Studies in Ceramics GRS provides a unique forum for young doctoral and post-doctoral researchers to present their work, discuss new methods, cutting edge ideas, and pre-published data, as well as to build collaborative relationships with their peers. Experienced mentors and trainee moderators will facilitate active participation in scientific discussion to allow all attendees to be engaged participants rather than spectators.
The GRS 2026, “Harnessing Structural and Chemical Complexity for Advanced Functionalities in Ceramics,” will focus on how compositional and structural complexity drives advanced properties and applications in ceramics. Topics will include innovative approaches in high-entropy and amorphous ceramics, defect-driven functionalities for energy and electronic applications, and cutting-edge characterization and simulation techniques.
The seminar will feature talks, poster sessions, and a career panel highlighting diverse career paths in ceramic science. By bringing together researchers from varied backgrounds and countries, this GRS fosters connections and collaborations that drive progress in ceramic materials science—from understanding atomic-scale structures to engineering advanced functional ceramics. We strongly encourage all GRS participants to register for the accompanying GRC as well.
An outline of the program components for this GRS is displayed below. The seminar chair is currently developing their detailed program schedule, which will include the speakers they select from submitted abstracts, in addition to any additional components outlined below. The detailed program will be available by April 7, 2026. Please check back for updates.
