ISFGM 2024

17th International Symposium on

Functionally Graded Materials

SEP 29 - OCT 2, 2024

Braga - Portugal

Braga - Portugal

Authors wishing to submit a full paper for publication in the 17th International Symposium on Functionally Graded Materials Special Issue, that will be published by Trans Tech Publications Ltd, should send the manuscript to Prof. Luis A. Rocha (laugustorocha@estg.ipvc.pt).

Deadline for submission of manuscripts: 15 November 2024

Thank you for joining us at ISFGM2024! Your presence and contributions made the event a tremendous success.

We appreciate your engagement in discussions, networking opportunities, and sharing your innovative research on Functionally Graded Materials. It’s inspiring to see so many talented individuals dedicated to advancing this multidisciplinary field.

We look forward to seeing you at future events and continuing to foster collaboration within our community.

PROGRAMME

DAY 1 - Monday, 30 September 2024

09:00 - Welcome & Registration

09:45 - Opening session

Ana Ribeiro, ISFGM 2024 Chair

Ado Jório de Vasconcelos, Deputy Director-General of INL

Yoshikazu Shinohara, Chairman of the International Advisory Board on Functionally Graded Materials

10:00 - Plenary Lecture: Lars Montelius, Lund University, Sweden – Challenges, Needs & Opportunities for Advanced Materials in the Green Digital Transition

11:00 - Coffee break and Poster Session

SESSION 1 - Chair: Sofia Alves

11:30 - Effect of gradient nano-multilayer structures on mechanical performance of hard coatings, Rong Tu, Song Zhang, Baifeng Ji, Lianmeng Zhang

12:00 - Functionally Graded Composite Structures Designed by Topology Optimization and Fabricated by T-WAAM, Pedro Coelho, Rui Silva, Marcos Esteves, Fábio Conde, Duarte Valdemar, Telmo Santos, José Xavier, Miguel Machado, João Oliveira

12:30 - Lunch and Poster Session

14:00 - Plenary Lecture: Michael Gasik, Aalto University Foundation, Finland - FGMs at 40 years: Where do we Stand?

SESSION 2 - Chair: Michael Gasik

15:00 - Site-Selective Substitution Strategy in Lithium-Ion Battery Cathode Epitaxial Thin Film Platform via Introduction of Compositionally-Graded Structure, Kenichi Kaminaga, Kanta Suzuki, Daigo Nanasawa, Shintaro Yasui, Shingo Maruyama, Yuji Matsumoto

15:30 - Boosting High-rate Zn-ion Energy Storage via Zincophilic Capacitive Interface Design, Pablo Palomino Arenas

16:00 - Coffee break and Poster Session

16:30 - Visit to the Biblioteca Pública de Braga

DAY 2 - Tuesday, 1 October 2024

09:00 - Welcome & Registration

10:00 - Plenary Lecture: Jeongho Kim, University of Connecticut, USA – Advanced Simulation of Manufacturing Processes Using Finite Element Methods

11:00 - Coffee break and Poster Session

SESSION 3 - Chair: Jeongho Kim

11:30 - Atomic-Scale Simulations of Hetero-Deformation in Gradient Nanograined Structure, Zhifeng Huang, Like Xu,  Daqian Xu, Fei Chen, Qiang Shen, Lianmeng Zhang

12:00 - Hybrid metal-ceramic composites Manufactured through Selective Laser Melting and Spark Plasma Sintering Techniques, Ramin Rahmani

12:30 - Lunch and Poster Session

14:00 - Plenary Lecture: Yoshimi Watanabe, Nagoya Institute of Technology - Japan – 3D printing of Metals with Heterogeneous Nucleation Site Particles to Improve Formability, Microstructure and Mechanical Properties

SESSION 4 - Chair: Yoshimi Watanabe

15:00 - Design Strategies for 3D Functionally Graded Structural Metamaterial, João Oliveira Cardoso, Alexandre Velhinho, João Paulo Borges, Carla M. Machado, Frederico T. Páscoa, Gonçalo Catatão

15:30 - Coffee break and Poster Session

SESSION 5 - Chair: Alexandre Velhinho

16:00 - Preparation and Performance of Chromium-Nitride-Based Coatings with Gradient Structure, Chuambin Wang, Yu Xia, Jian Peng, Zhigang Xu, Lianmeng Zhang

16:30 - Microstructure, Shear Strength and Thermal Properties of Cu/AlN/Cu Functionally Graded Materials with the Double-Interface Design, Fei Chen, Binhua Xiang, Mingyong Jia, Yueqi Wu, Qiang Shen, Lianmeng Zhang

20:00 - Dinner at Vila Galé Collection Braga

DAY 3 - Wednesday, 2 October 2024

09:00 - Welcome

10:00 - Plenary Lecture: Sofia Alves, Tekniker, Spain – Development of Multifunctional Aluminium-Based Surfaces Through Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation: From Laboratory to industrial-Scale Sustainable Applications

11:00 - Coffee break and Poster Session

SESSION 6 - Chair: Kazuhiro Hasezaki

11:30 - Titanate Structures Radially Formed in Biomedical Micro-Arc Oxidation Coatings, Natália A. Costa, Ana R. Ribeiro, André L. Rossi, Cláudia Monteiro, M. Cristina L. Martins, Paulo N. Lisboa-Filho

12:00 - Functionalization of Bio-Waste for Sustainable Energy Harvesting via Water Evaporation, Patrícia Soares, Rui Ribeiro, Adrián Silva, João Ventura, Joana Espain

12:30 - Lunch and Poster Session

14:00 - Plenary Lecture: Manuela Gomes, Institute for Medical and Biomedical Sciences (ICBAS) of the University of Porto, Portugal - Hierarchical Structuring and Stimulus Provided by Magnetic Systems to Obtain Advanced Tendon Substitutes and Models

SESSION 7 - Chair: Luís A. Rocha

15:00 - Emerging consensus on the quasi-isotropic behavior of functionally graded materials obtained by spark plasma sintering, Hassan Abdalla, Francesco De Bona, Daniele Casagrande :

15:30 Glass Innovation and Sustainable Architecture, Gabriel Gonçalves

16:00 - Coffee break and Poster Session

16:30 - Closing Ceremony

> Ana Ribeiro, ISFGM 2024 Chair

> Luís A. Rocha, ISFGM 2024 Co-Chair

> Yoshikazu Shinohara, Chairman of the International Advisory Board on Functionally Graded Materials

17:00 - Visit to INL Laboratories

Poster Exhibition throughout the event (coffee breaks and lunchtime):

  • In-situ preparation and tribological property of Ti-N hard coatings with graded composition, Chuanbin Wang

  • High-Temperature Corrosion Behavior of Si3N4/W FGMs Exposed to molten MgCl2-NaCl-KCl Salts, Qiang Shen

  • Research on Multidimensional Gradient Structure Design and Additive Manufacturing Preparation Technology of Titanium Matrix Composite Materials, Yi Sun

  • Evaluation of the dimensionless figure of merit applied materials parameter for BiSbTe thermoelectric materials, Kaito Kitagawa, Ai Maruhashi

  • Heterogeneous Microstructure and Tensile Properties of HA188/SS316L Functionally Graded Materials Prepared by Laser Directed Energy Deposition, Fei Chen

  • Fabrication conditions leading to reduced thermal conductivity of lead telluride thermoelectric semiconductors, Ai Maruhashi

  • Gradient-structure NiTi Shape Memory Alloys with Equiaxed-Grain Strength and Columnar-Grain Ductility by Laser-Engineered Net Shaping, Zhifeng Huang

  • Research on Multidimensional Gradient Structure Design and Additive Manufacturing Preparation Technology of Titanium Matrix Composite Materials, Yi Sun

ISFGM2024 features a poster session specifically designed for graduate students and emerging researchers, encouraging them to present their research findings and fostering motivation.

Distinguished presentations will be honoured with the prestigious 6 ISFGM2024 Awards, aiming to recognize and inspire outstanding academic achievements and notable contributions to Functionally Graded Materials research by graduate students and young researchers.

  • Awards

A panel comprised of invited speakers, symposium organizers, and FGM committee members will assess all poster presentations during the ISFGM2024 Conference. Recipients of the awards will be presented with certificates during the conference banquet.

  • 3 Awards for Best Oral Presentations

  • 3 Awards for Best Posters

  • Eligibility

Applicants for the poster session must be graduate students or young researchers who register for the conference. There is no age limit for the poster presentation for co-authors.

Language: The official language of the conference is English.

Topics

Manufacturing

  • Nano-FGMs

  • Deposition and Casting

  • Non-Reactive Bulk Processing of FGMs

  • Reactive Bulk and Melt Processing of FGMs

  • Processing of Layers

  • Powder Processing

  • Infiltration Processing

Design, Testing and Characterization

  • Functional Materials

  • Optimal Design of Material Composition Distribution

  • Functionally Graded Composite Structures

  • Material-Property Estimation Techniques

  • Measurement Methods and Characterizations

  • Topology Optimization

  • Homogenization

  • Design, Sintering and Properties of Bulk Materials

  • Properties Characterization

  • Fracture Characterization

Modeling and Simulation

  • Multiscale Multiphysics Modeling

  • Nano, Micro and Meso-Scale Modeling

  • Stress in FGM Coatings and Joints

  • Mathematical Modeling

  • Properties Modeling

  • Computational Techniques

  • Fracture Mechanics

Applications

  • Thin Films

  • Tribological Coatings

  • Thermal Barrier Coatings

  • Graded Abrasive Tools

  • Functional Components

  • Biomedical Applications

  • Biocompatible Materials

  • Biomimetic Materials

  • Energy Conversion Materials & Systems

  • Piezoelectric Systems

PLENARY SPEAKERS

Join us for an electrifying lineup of plenary speakers at our upcoming event.

From groundbreaking research to innovative ideas, our plenary sessions promise to captivate and motivate. Don't miss this unparalleled opportunity to connect with thought leaders and shape the future together.

Reserve your spot now and be part of an unforgettable experience

  • Professor Jeongho Kim

    Director, Connecticut Manufacturing Simulation Center and Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Connecticut

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  • Professor Lars Montelius

    Professor Emeritus Lund University, Sweden

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  • Professor Manuela Gomes

    School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (ICBAS) - Unit for Multidisciplinary Research in Biomedicine (UMIB), University of Porto, Portugal

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  • Prof. Dr. Michael Gasik, Dr. Sci.

    Aalto University Foundation, Finland

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  • Professor Yoshimi Watanabe

    Nagoya Institute of Technology, Japan

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  • Dr Sofia Alves

    R&D Researcher at Tekniker

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Delegate

Student (PhD or MSc)

Accompanying Person

Organization and Committees

  • Chairman: Ana Ribeiro (INL)

  • Co-Chairman: Luís A. Rocha (IPVC)

  • Executive Committee: Conference Office (INL)

 

International Advisory Committee on Functionally Graded Materials (IACFGM)

  • Akinaga Kumakawa,
    Japan Aerospace Technology Foundation (Emeritus Member)

  • Akira Kawasaki, Tohoku University

  • Akinaga Kumakawa, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency

  • B.L. Wang, The University of Sydney

  • Catherine DEBIEMME-CHOUVY, Sorbonne Université

  • Chang-Chun Ge, University of Science and Technology Beijing

  • Choji Endo, Japan Aerospace Technology

  • Emer Bunk, Germany (Emeritus Member)

  • Emer Erdogan, Lehigh University (Emeritus Member)

  • Emilio Silva, University of São Paulo

  • Evgeny Levashov, Moscow State Institute of Steel and Alloys

  • F. Erdogan, Lehigh University

  • Fernando A. Rochinha, Federal University of Rio De Janeiro

  • Fumio Narita, Tohoku University

  • Guannan Wang, College of Civil Engineering and Architecture Zhejiang University

  • G.H. Paulino, Engineering, University of Illinois

  • Hannah Boehrk, German Aerospace Center (DLR)

  • Hansang Kwon, Pukyong National University

  • Humming Yin, Columbia University

  • I. Shiota, Kogakuin University

  • Jean-François Silvain,
    Institut de Chimie de la Materiere Condensee de Bordeaux

  • Jeong-Ho Kim, University of Connecticut

  • Jing-Feng Li, Tsinghua University

  • Kazuhiro Hasezaki, Tokushima University

  • K. Bowman, Purdue University

  • K. Kokini, Purdue University

  • Kiyotaka Matsuura, Hokkaido University

  • Lianmeng Zhang, Wuhan University of Technology

  • Luís Augusto Rocha, IPVC - Instituto Politécnico de Viana do Castelo

  • L. Zhang, Wuhan University of Technology

  • M-J. Pindera, University of Virginia

  • Michael M. Gasik, Helsinki University of Technology

  • M. Niino, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency

  • Nguyen Dinh Duc, Vietnam National University

  • Omer Van Der Biest, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven

  • Qiang Shen, Wuhan University of Technology

  • Qingjie Zhang, Wuhan University of Technology

  • Sasa Novak, Jozef Stefan Institute

  • S. Uemura, S. U. Advantech

  • Shinji Muneto, Kyushu University

  • Serkan Dag, Middle East Technical University

  • Serkan Dag, Middle East Technical University

  • Soshu Kirihara, Osaka University (Emeritus Member)

  • Takashi Goto, Tohoku University

  • T. Hirai, Former Vice President of FGM Forum Japan

  • Thorsten Gerdes,
    University of Bayreuth

  • Vladimir Sanin,
    Institute of Structural Macrokinetics and Materials Science

  • Wei Pan, Tsinghua University

  • Xiao-Na Ren, University of Science and Technology Beijing

  • Y. Miyamoto, Osaka University

  • Yoshikazu Shinohara, National Institute for Materials Science

  • Yoshimi Watanabe, Nagoya Institute of Technology

  • Yu Zhang, University of Pennsylvania

  • Zhangijan Zhou, University of Science and Technology Beijing

Everything you need to know before booking your room in Braga

We collected several hotels in Braga where you can book your stay during the conference.

You can see the list of hotels below.

Five-Star Hotels *****

Meliá Braga Hotel &Spa

(Walking distance 0.14 km | 9 minutes)

  • Single: 90€

  • Double: 105€ breakfast included (+1.50€ touristic fee per person)

  • + Tourist fee 1,50€ per night

Booking:  res.melia.braga@meliaportugal.com (+)351 253 144 000

Promocode: ISFGM 2024_Conference

Four-Star Hotels ****

Vila Galé Collection Braga

  • Standard single approx 102,00€ | Twin: approx 113,00€

  • Palazzo approx 116,00€ | Twin: approx 130,00€

  • Tourist fee 1,50€ per night

Booking: braga.grupos@vilagale.com (+) 351 217 907 643

Hotel do Parque

  • Single: approx 74€ Double

  • Twin: approx 94€ / 3rd Person: approx 26€

  • Tourist fee 1,50€ per night

Direct booking link

Hotel Villa Garden Braga

  • Standard Double: approx 68€ | Twin: approx 78€

  • Classic Suit: approx 110,50€

  • Tourist fee 1,50€ per night

Booking: reservas@villagarden.pt  (+)351 253 680 020

Mercure Braga Centro

  • Single: approx 85€

  • Double: approx 95€

  • Tourist fee 1,50€ per night

Direct booking link

Hotel Moon Sun

  • Single: approx 75€

  • Double: approx 80€

  • Tourist fee 1,50€ per night

Direct booking link

Burgus Hotel

  • Standard Single: approx 84.00€

  • Double: approx 94€

  • Tourist fee 1,50€ per night

Booking: info@burgushotel.com / (+) 351 253 680 000

Hotel do Elevador

  • Single: approx 74€

  • Double/Twin: approx 94€

  • Tourist fee 1,50€ per night

Direct booking link

Three-Star Hotels ***

Hotel Dona Sofia

Porta Nova Collection House

B&B Hotel Braga Lamaçães

  • Approx 57€

  • Tourist fee 1,50€ per night

    Direct booking link 

    info@hotel-lamacaes.com

    (+) 351 253 603 689

The INL International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, located in Braga (North of Portugal), was founded by the governments of Portugal and Spain under an international legal framework to perform interdisciplinary research and deploy and articulate nanotechnology for the benefit of society.

INL aims to become the worldwide hub for nanotechnology, addressing society’s grand challenges.

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