Symposia
MMM12 will feature multiple parallel symposia covering various aspects of multiscale materials modeling.
Mechanical Behavior and Strengthening Mechanisms in Heterostructures
This symposium examines the deformation behavior and strengthening mechanisms that arise from pronounced property gradients in heterostructured materials. Discussions will highlight synergistic interactions enabling exceptional combinations of strength, ductility, toughness and etc.
Architected Heterostructures through Additive Manufacturing
This symposium focuses on additive manufacturing approaches for creating architected heterostructures with tailored geometries and graded functionalities. Emphasis is placed on design strategies, structure–process–property relationships, and scalable fabrication methods.
Modeling and AI–Driven Design of Heterostructures
This symposium explores computational modeling, machine learning, and AI-assisted tools that accelerate the design of heterostructured materials. Presentations cover multiscale simulations, data-driven discovery, and predictive frameworks for optimizing structural and functional performance.
Advanced Characterization and In situ Observation of Heterostructures
This symposium showcases recent advances in state-of-the-art characterization techniques for elucidating microstructures, interfaces, and deformation mechanisms across diverse length scales. Topics include advanced and 4D TEM, atom probe tomography, synchrotron-based analyses, and other complementary high-resolution methods that together provide comprehensive insights into the complexity of heterostructured materials.
Heterostructures for Functional Applications
This symposium addresses the development of functional heterostructured materials with enhanced thermal, electrical, catalytic, or magnetic properties. Talks will connect fundamental mechanisms to device-level applications across emerging technologies.
Dynamic Behavior of Heterostructured Materials under Extreme Environments
This symposium investigates the performance of heterostructured materials subjected to extreme loading, temperature, irradiation, or corrosive conditions. Special attention is given to interface–driven failure mechanisms and heterostructure-enabled resilience.
New Frontiers in Heterostructured Materials Design
This symposium explores innovative design concepts, novel material systems, and transformative synthesis strategies. Contributions will emphasize pioneering ideas that expand the current boundaries of heterostructured materials research.
Emerging Applications of Heterostructures
This symposium highlights breakthrough applications of heterostructured materials in fields such as energy storage, aerospace, advanced electronics, and quantum technologies. Discussions will showcase how heterostructure-driven advantages enable new performance regimes.
Interface–Driven Phenomena in Heterostructures
This symposium delves into the central role of interfaces in governing mechanical, thermal, and electronic properties. Focus areas include interface engineering, defect dynamics, and coupled multi-physics phenomena unique to heterostructures.