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November 12-16, 2017

Latest Advances in Science and Technology of Sintering and Microstructure Evolution

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SINTERING 2017
Latest Advances in Science and Technology of Sintering and Microstructure Evolution

November 12-16, 2017
HYATT REGENCY MISSION BAY SPA AND MARINA|SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA

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INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON

SINTERING 2017
Latest Advances in Science and Technology of Sintering and Microstructure Evolution

Welcome to Sintering 2017 – an international conference

NOVEMBER 12 -16, 2017 | HYATT REGENCY MISSION BAY SPA AND MARINA | SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIACALL FOR PAPERS! Abstract deadline: March 20, 2017
A number of contributors will be invited to submit a manuscript for a peer reviewed special section

and a world-wide forum on sintering science and technology. Theof the Journal of the American Ceramic Society, based on the presentations at Sintering 2017.

conference will address the latest developments in the sintering andAdditionally, the authors presenting at Sintering 2017, will be invited to submit a manuscript for

microstructural evolution processes for the fabrication of powder-publication in Ceramic Transactions.

based materials in terms of fundamental understanding,technological issues, and industrial applications. Besides its
traditional importance for the production of structural powder
components, sintering technology is emerging as a leading andirreplaceable tool for a variety of modern applications. This conference willSintering 2017 continues the tradition of being an outstanding opportunity to meet, exchange ideas
and knowledge, and enjoy interacting with like-minded sintering experts.

We look forward to welcoming you to Sintering in San Diego!

focus on the increasing ability to design complex and multifunctional materials
with specific microstructures and properties.
This conference continues the famous cycle of conferences on Sintering andRelated Phenomena organized in US in the middle of 20th century, and is eighth
in a series that began in 1995. The previous seven conferences have been held in
Pennsylvania State University, USA (1995, 1999, 2003); Grenoble, France (2005);
La Jolla, USA (2008); Jeju, Korea (2011); and Dresden, Germany (2014).

CONFERENCE CHAIRS
Rajendra K. Bordia, Eugene A. Olevsky, Didier Bouvard, Suk-Joong L. Kang and Bernd Kieback

Conference Local (US) Co-Chairs:
Rajendra K. Bordia

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Sintering 2017 invites researchers, industrial partners, and students to meet andprofessor and chairestablish collaborations, common understanding and professional relationships.

Department of materials science and engineering

CONFERENCE HOTEL

Clemson University

Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina

The technical program covers sintering of all classes—from powder materials

161 Sirrine Hall

1441 Quivira Road, San Diego, California, USA, 92109

through invited and contributed talks—and includes poster presentations andClemson, SC 29634-0971

Tel: +1 619-224-1234

special programs designed to facilitate discussion among participants. Program

Phone: 1-864-656-5228

http://missionbay.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html

topics include, but are not limited to the following:

Fax:• Fundamental aspects of sintering• Modeling and simulation of sintering at multiple scales• Sintering of multi-material and multi-layer systems• Microstructural evolution in sintering processes• Novel sintering processes (field-assisted, laser, etc.)• Sintering phenomena in additive manufacturing• Stress-assisted sintering (e.g. hot- pressing, hot isostatic pressing, sinter- forging)• Sintering of nano-structured materials

1-864-656-5973

e-mail: rbordia@clemson.edu
Eugene A. Olevsky
Distinguished professor of mechanical engineering
Director, Powder Technology Laboratory
Department of Mechanical Engineering
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive• Sintering of electronic materials

San Diego, CA 92182-1323• Sintering in emerging energy and bio applications

Ph.: (619)-594-6329; Fax: (619)-594-3599• Chemical interactions during sintering

E-mail: eolevsky@mail.sdsu.edu

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS• Visit ceramics.org/sintering2017 to review session topics.
• Select “Submit Abstract” to be directed to the Abstract Central website.
Abstract title and text character limit (including spaces) is 1,500 characters.

• In-situ measurements and analysis of sintering

If you have questions, please contact Marilyn Stoltz at mstoltz@ceramics.org or• Other sintering-related topics+1 614-794-5868.