AYSS 2027

AYSS 2027

Asian Young
Scholars in Steel
Symposium

Following SWYS 2025 in Tangshan, the second edition will take place in Tokyo.

Dates
–
Venue
Sanjo Conference Hall
The University of Tokyo
Location
Hongo Campus
Tokyo, Japan
Scientific themes Dates and venue

September 2026 announcement. Read the invitation to AYSS 2027.

Scientific themes · Five focus areas for AYSS 2027.Skip to dates and venue

Scientific themes

Steel processing and manufacturing

Processing and manufacturing steels for improved performance and functionality.

Phase transformation and microstructures

Phase transformations and microstructural control in steels.

Mechanical properties

How steel microstructures influence mechanical behavior.

Degradation and durability

Understanding degradation to support longer-lasting steel structures.

Advanced characterization and modelling

Advanced tools to characterize and model steels and their microstructures.

The symposium

We welcome young researchers to present their work and exchange ideas on steel materials for a sustainable society.

Read the September 2026 invitation

From SWYS to AYSS

Key dates

  • –

    AYSS 2027

    Sanjo Conference Hall, Hongo Campus, The University of Tokyo. Map and access

  • TBA

    Scientific program

    The detailed timetable and speakers will be announced.

  • TBA

    Registration opens

    Fees, deadlines and registration arrangements will be published here.

Please check the final announcement before making travel arrangements.

Organizing
committee

Symposium chairs

  • Assoc. Prof. Shoichi NAMBUThe University of Tokyo
  • Assoc. Prof. Yongjie ZHANGTohoku University
  • Assoc. Prof. Takuro MASUMURAKyushu University

Organizing committee

  • Prof. Goro MIYAMOTOTohoku University
  • Prof. Nobuo NAKADAInstitute of Science Tokyo
  • Prof. Zhinan YANGNorth China University of Science and Technology
  • Prof. Hao CHENTsinghua University · Tohoku University
  • Prof. Homer YENNational Taiwan University
  • Assoc. Prof. Jeongho HANHanyang University

Further committee members will be announced.

Organized by

  • Division of Microstructure and Properties of MaterialsThe Iron and Steel Institute of Japan (ISIJ)
  • JIMMThe Japan Institute of Metals and Materials

Registration

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