INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEEFOR FGMs (IACFGMs)〔U.S.A.〕〔TURKY〕

Prof. Marek-Jerzy Pindera
University of Virginia〔BRAZIL〕

Prof. Glaucio H. Paulino
University of Illinois

Prof. Jeong-Ho. Kim
University of Connecticut
Assoc. Prof. Huming Yin
Columbia University〔GERMANY〕〔BELGIUM〕

Prof. Omer Van Der Biest
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven〔FINLAND〕

Prof. Michael Gasik
Aalto University Foundation〔SLOVENIA〕

Dr. Sasa NovakJožef Stefan Institute〔RUSSIA〕

Prof. Evgeny Levashov
National University of Scienceand Technology “Moscow
Institute of Steel and Alloys”

Prof. Serkan Dag
Middle East Technical University

Prof. Fernando A. Rochinha
Federal University of Rio DeJaneiro
Dr. Emilio C. N. Silva
University of Sao PauloDr. Luis Augusto Rocha
Universidade Estadual Paulista“Júlio de Mesquita Filho”〔SOUTH KOREA〕

Assoc. Prof. Hansang Kwon
Pukyong National University〔JAPAN〕

Prof. Akira Kawasaki
Tohoku University
Prof. Ichiro Shiota
Japan Aerospace Technology
Foundation
Dr. Akinaga Kumakawa
Japan Aerospace Technology
Foundation
Dr. Yoshikazu Shinohara
National Institute for Materials
ScienceDr. Vladimir Sanin
Institute of Structural
Macrokinetics and Materials
ScienceProf. Takashi Goto
Tohoku University〔CHINA〕

Prof. Kazuhiro Hasezaki
Tokushima University

Prof. Lianmeng Zhang
Wuhan University of Technology
Prof. Qingjie Zhang
Wuhan University of Technology
Prof. Wei Pan
Tsinghua University
Prof. Chang-Chun Ge
University of Science andTechnology Beijing
Prof. Jing-Feng LiTsinghua University
Prof. Zhangjian Zhou
University of Science andTechnology Beijing

Prof. Yoshimi Watanabe
Nagoya Institute of Technology

Prof. Soshu Kirihara
Osaka University〔EMERITUS MEMBERS〕
Prof. Emer. Wolfgang G. J. Bunk
Germany
Prof. Emer. Fazil Erdogan
U.S.A.
Prof. Emer. Toshio Hirai
Japan

First Announcement

ISFGMs 2018

15th International Symposium on Functionally
Graded Materials, 5-8 August 201815TH INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ONFUNCTIONALLY GRADED MATERIALSFURTHER INFORMATIONTo ensure you receive a copy of the Preliminary
Program and to register for e-mail updates about
ISFGMs 2018, please complete and return the replyform below.

- Structural Sector Approaches for
New Functionalities and Durability -Please check this box to be added the e-maillist and receive regular updates about theconference and reminders of important
deadlines.
E-mail:I intend topresentation.

submitanabstractfor

oral

I intend to submit an abstract for poster
presentation.
I intend to participate as a delegate only.
I am interested in exhibiting at the symposium orin commercial sponsorship opportunities - please
send me details.

PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE
Title (Prof., Dr, Mr, Ms)
NameJob Title
Company/Institution
Address
Sate/Country
Postal/Zip Code

POST, FAX or E-mail to:Functionally Graded Materials FORUM of JAPAN
2-1-40 Takamori, Izumi-ku, Sendai,
Miyagi 981-3203, JAPAN
Phone +81-22-343-9161
FAX+81-22-343-9162
E-mail:5-8 August 2018

Kitakyushu International Conference Center
Kitakyushu, JAPAN
Organized by
Functionally Graded Materials FORUM of JAPANwww.fgms.net/isfgms2018

Important Dates to Remember Abstract Submission Open:
20 November 2017
 Abstract Submission Deadline:
20 January 2018

ISFGMs 2018
15th International Symposium on
Functionally Graded Materials- Structural Sector Approaches for
New Functionalities and Durability 5th-8th, August 2018
Kitakyushu International Conference Center,Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, JAPANTOPICS
Functionally Graded Materials (FGMs) are multi-functional
materials which contain spatial variations in composition andmicrostructure for the specific purpose of controllingvariations in thermal, structural or functional properties.
These materials are presently in the forefront of material
research receiving worldwide attention. Such materials havea broad range of applications including for example,
biomechanical, automotive, aerospace, mechanical, civil,nuclear, and naval engineering. New applications arecontinuously being discovered and developed. Thissymposium intends to provide opportunities for exchanging
ideas and discussing state-of-the-art theories, techniques
and applications in the fields of multiscale, multifunctionaland functionally graded materials through invited lectures,
oral and poster presentations. Topics will include:• Processing• Manufacturing• Design and Characterization• Modeling and Simulations• Multiscale Multiphysics Modeling• Nano-FGMs• Biomedical and Eco-materials• Biomimetic Materials• Multifunctional Materials• Energy Conversion Materials and Device• Topology Optimization and Homogenization• Thin Films and Coatings• Surfaces and Interfaces• Computational Techniques• Testing and Characterization• Industrial Applications and Commercialization

30th ANNIVERSARY SYMPOSIUM

The first International Symposium on FGMs was held in
Sendai (1990) where the concept of FGMs was born.
Since then, a series of the symposia has been held
every two years in USA, Europe, and Asia. FGMs Forumof Japan formed in 1988 has been strongly supportingthese symposia in conjunction with the International
Advisory Committee (IACFGMs). The Forum willcelebrate the 30th anniversary in 2018 and it was fixedat the IACFGMs meeting in 2016 to hold the 15thsymposium in Kitakyushu to commemorate the special
year. We invite all of you who are interested in this field
and hope to discuss the future of research andapplications of FGMs.

PRELIMINARY REGISTRATION

Those who wish to attend the symposium are requested
to fill out the attached preliminary registration form andreturn it to the secretariat to reach by 20 January 2018.

LOCATION

The conference will take place at Kitakyushu
International Conference Center, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka.
The venue is about 5 minutes’ walk from JR Kokura
Station, or about 30 minutes’ access by the super
express “Shinkansenn” from Fukuoka InternationalAirport.

YOUNG RESEARCHERS

With the help of sponsorship a special effort will bemade to attract the participation of young researchers
in the field through a reduction in participation fees.
Poster presentation competition for young researchersis planned. For more information of the competition,
see the website which is scheduled to open on 20November 2017;www.fgms.net/isfgms2018

SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACT

Those who have interest in the symposium and wish to
make a presentation are invited to return the attached
reply form. They will receive the second call. The
deadline of abstract (1 page) submission is 20 January
2018. Your abstract should fit on one A4 page and be
sent preferably as a PDF-file or as a Word document.
Abstract should be submitted through the website
which is scheduled to open on 20 November 2017;www.fgms.net/isfgms2018

Authors will be notified of its acceptance by 20 March
2018.
Those who wish to publish their proceedings areencouraged to submit them. The deadline forsubmission of the proceeding (2-4 pages) with acamera ready format is 20 May 2018. Peer review ofsubmitted proceedings will be organized before thesymposium. The proceedings will be included in a USB
memory stick among the conference materials only
after the receipt of one full registration fee perproceeding in due time.

LANGUAGE

The official language will be only English. Figures, Tables,and their captions for oral presentations, as well as
posters should be written in English.

SECRETARIANT

Functionally Graded Materials FORUM of JAPAN
2-1-40 Takamori, Izumi-ku, Sendai,
Miyagi 981-3203, JAPAN
Phone +81-22-343-9161
FAX+81-22-343-9162
E-mail: