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.
Application Instructions
The seminar will feature approximately 10 talks and 2 poster sessions. All attendees are expected to actively participate in the GRS, either by giving an oral presentation or presenting a poster. Therefore, all applications must include an abstract.
The seminar chair will select speakers from abstracts submitted by March 1, 2026. Those applicants who are not chosen for talks and those who apply after the deadline to be considered for an oral presentation will be expected to present a poster. In order to participate, you must submit an application by the date indicated in the Application Information section above.
Program Format
Gordon Research Seminars are 2-day meetings which take place on the Saturday and Sunday just prior to the start of the associated GRC. The GRS opens with a 1-hour introductory session on Saturday afternoon, followed by a poster session, dinner and a 2-hour session in the evening. Sunday morning begins with breakfast and is followed by another 2-hour session, a second poster session, and lunch. A final 1-hour session takes place just after lunch, and the associated GRC begins later that evening.
