Prospective authors are invited to submit short abstracts of up to 150 words for consideration for the programme.
Four Themes
It is expected that the programme will cover the following four topical areas:
1. Surface Engineering Processes
Physical-chemical fundamentals, process optimisation & tailoring to specific substrate & application requirements
Surface modification of materials provides opportunities for enhanced performance. Physical-chemical fundamentals, process optimisation & tailoring to specific substrate & application requirements will be covered for both established and emerging technologies.
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Solution-based Technologies
- Paints & Organic Coatings
- Anodisation
- Electro- & Electroless Plating
- Electrolytic Plasma Surface Treatments
- Sol-Gel Deposition
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Atmospheric Pressure & Hybrid Technologies
- Thermal Spraying
- Kinetic / Cold Spraying
- Aerosol Deposition
- Laser Overlays & Welding
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Vacuum Deposition Technologies
- Physical Vapor Deposition
- Chemical Vapour Deposition
- Ion Implantation & Deposition
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Pre- treatments & post-treatments
- Chemical & Electrochemical Treatments
- Physical & Mechanical Treatments
- Laser Surface Modification & Patination
- Plasma Surface Functionalisation
2. Surface Characterisation, Testing & Modelling
Development & application of advanced characterisation & evaluation methods to reveal composition-structure-property relationships in surface engineered materials.
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Surface Testing & Evaluation
- Tribological Properties
- Corrosion Behaviour & Properties
- Biomedical Properties
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Surface Characterisation & Microanalysis
- Length Scaling: Nano- to Meso-structures
- Phase Analysis & Multicomponent Studies
- Interfacial Studies
- Porosity & Defect Distribution
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Component Behaviour & Performance
- Thermal & Environmental Barrier Properties
- Mechanical Properties & Adhesion
- Functional Properties & Behaviour
- Standardisation & Specification
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Modelling of Processes, Surfaces & Coatings
- Atomistic & Molecular Modelling
- Phase Field Modelling of Surfaces & Interfaces
- Multiphysics Modelling
- Digitalisation, AI & ML in Surface Manufacturing
3. Applications & Impact
Novel & emerging surface engineering technologies and approaches across all applications sectors to address grand challenges and global opportunities.
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Innovative Coating Materials
- High Entropy Alloys & Ceramics
- Graphene & 2D Materials
- Polymers & Composites
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Sustainable Surface Manufacturing
- Healthcare
- Energy
- Water & Environment
- Sustainability & Circular Approaches
- Recycling of Surface Engineered Materials
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Innovative Functionalities
- Coatings for Harsh & Extreme Environments
- Smart & Multifunctional Surfaces
- Hydrophobic & Hydrophilic Surfaces
- Photovoltaic Coatings & Films
- Radiation Shielding
- ·Ballistic Strategies via Layering
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Societal Impact of Surface Manufacturing
- Surface Engineering in STEM Education
- Promoting ECR Opportunities
- Collaborations & Partnerships in Surface Science & Engineering
4. Best Practice & Case Studies
Examples of how surface engineering applications will allow a basic understanding of 'what technology to use where'.
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Engineering Sectors
- Infrastructure
- Transportation
- Aerospace
- Biomedical
- Agricultural
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Manufacturing Sectors
- Energy Generation, Storage & Transportation
- Chemical Industries
- Steel & Metal Manufacturing
- Materials Manufacturing Industries
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Business & Commercialisation
- Cost Modelling of Surface Engineering
- Case Studies
- Large Government Initiatives vs. SME Capitalisation
