SYMPOSIUM 31 – In Situ Materials Characterization in Extreme Environments

This symposium focuses on advancing the understanding of materials behavior under extreme conditions through cutting-edge in situ characterization techniques. As engineered ceramics and composites are increasingly pushed to their operational limits, probing their chemical and structural evolution across multiple length and time scales becomes critical.

We welcome presentations highlighting innovative methodologies, including X-ray and neutron diffraction/scattering, advanced imaging and spectroscopy, and related techniques, specifically tailored for high temperatures (> 1500°C) and/or pressures (> 10 MPa), corrosive atmospheres, radiation and other harsh environments. This symposium will highlight new and emerging characterization methods and state-of-the-art user facilities, alongside their direct scientific and engineering applications. By bridging the gap between fundamental materials science and real-world extreme environment performance, this symposium aims to foster collaboration among scientists and researchers probing and developing the next generation of resilient materials.

Session Topics:

Non-ambient diffraction and scattering techniques
In-situ imaging and spectroscopy in extremes
Artificial intelligence and data analytics for in-situ science

Symposium Organizer(s):

David Lipke, Missouri University of Science and Technology, USA
S.J. McCormack, University of California, Berkeley, USA
Chris Benmore, APS, Argonne National Laboratory, USA

Point(s) of Contact:

David Lipke; Lipke@mst.edu

Division Sponsor(s):

Basic Science Division