Welcome to the Solid-Solid Phase Transformations in Inorganic Materials 2005 Conference

This conference follows the tradition of the International Solid-to-Solid Phase Transformation Conferences held at Carnegie Mellon in 1981, Cambridge University in 1987, Nemacolin Woodlands in 1994 and Kyoto, Japan in 1999.

• To discuss the most current developments in understanding fundamental aspects of solid-to-solid phase transformations in inorganic materials;
• To provide researchers with a survey of new experimental, mathematical, theoretical and computational techniques applicable to the understanding of solid-to-solid phase transformations;
• To present critical comparisons between theory and experiment;
• To compare fundamental aspects of phase transformation in ceramics, metals, minerals and other materials;
• To provide those who are involved in practical applications of phase transformations an opportunity to familiarize themselves with new developments in the field; and
• To provide an informal and relaxed atmosphere in which scientists can discuss their work with colleagues from many countries.

A series of invited papers will be presented at the conference. Most of these papers will be oriented towards either a critical comparison of theory and experiment, new experimental approaches or new theoretical developments and paradigms. They will focus upon understanding fundamental mechanisms and governing principles of solid-to-solid phase transformations.

• ASM International
• Centro Nacional de Investigationes Metalurgicas
• Ceramic Society of Japan
• Indian Institute of Metals
• Institute of Materials Engineering Australasia
• Institute of Physics
• Iron and Steel Institute of Japan
• Japan Institute of Metals
• Korean Institute of Metals and Minerals
• Materials Research Society
• Societe Francaise de Metallurguia et de Materiaux