Award Speakers
James I. Mueller Award
Rishi Raj, University of Colorado, Boulder

Abstract: FlashSintering+: Generation of Colossal Concentration of Defects and Consequences
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Mrityunjay Singh Bridge Building Award
Young-Wook Kim, Worldex Industry & Trading Co., Ltd.

Abstract: Tailoring SiC Ceramics for Advanced Semiconductor Processing: From Property Optimization to Practical Applications
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2027 Shunpei Yamazaki-SEL Award
Mrityunjay Singh, Ohio Aerospace Institute

Abstract: Advanced Materials and Manufacturing: Navigating a Rapidly Changing Technological Landscape
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Plenary Speakers
Naotaka Kondo, Toyo Tanso Co., Ltd.

Abstract: Special carbon material products with unique properties used in high-tech industries and their applications
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Jubilee Global Excellence Award
Jing Liu, University of Alberta

Abstract: Turning Oxidation into Protection: Thermally Grown Complex Oxides from Complex Concentrated Alloys
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Jubilee Global Excellence Award
Anna Schneller, Institute of Materials Resource Management, University of Augsburg, Germany

Abstract: Relationship of process parameters, energy demand and material properties in sustainable manufacturing of C/SiC
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Global Young Investigator Award
Sathiskumar Anusuya Ponnusami, Queen Mary University of London

Abstract: From Fracture Mechanics to Mechanics-Guided AI: Predictive Modelling and Design of Advanced Ceramics and Composites
51st International Conference and Expo on Advanced Ceramics and Composites (ICACC 2027)
January 24 • 29, 2027


