4th International Conference on
MATERIALS SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
Royal Caribbean Cruise, Harmony of the Seas, Spain
21 - 24 May 2026
Abstract Due Date: 20 August 2025
Shaping the future through Materials Research and Innovation

Leaving from Barcelona, Spain on Thursday, 21 May 2026
Day 1
Barcelona, Spain
Day 2
Palma De Mallorca, Spain
Day 3
Provence (Marseille), France
Day 4
Barcelona, Spain
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ABOUT CONFERENCE
4th International Conference on Materials Science, Engineering and Technology, Spain 2026 will provide stage to researchers, scientists and engineers from different disciplines to interact and exchange recent breakthroughs in materials science with some of the best minds in the world. The conference will focus on discussing the current findings and networking opportunities for the advancement of materials science. The program will highlight latest trends in materials research, with special emphasis on interdisciplinary research in both fundamental and applied areas to foster the development of innovative strategies. The conference will feature world renowned keynote speakers, plenary speeches, oral and e-poster presentations to talk about existing research and upcoming challenges.
HONORING OUR PAST CONFERENCE CHAIRS

Prof. Peter Lund
Aalto University
Finland

Prof. Aristides Zdetsis
Head Molecular Engineering Laboratory, Division of Theoretical and Mathematical Physics, Astronomy and Astrophysics, Department of Physics, University of Patras
Greece

Prof. Bin Zhu
Southeast University and Xian Jiaotong University
China

Prof. John Zhou
Director, Centre for Green Technology, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney
Australia
HONORING OUR PAST CONFERENCE CO-CHAIRS

Prof. Yizhong Huang
Nanyang Technological University
Singapore

Prof. Yun Hang Hu
Michigan Technological University
United States
PAST COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Prof. Samuel Adeloju
Monash University
Australia

Prof. Tohru Higuchi
Tokyo University of Science
Japan

Prof. Byung-Dae Park
Kyungpook National University
South Korea

Prof. Alejandro Sosnik
Technion - Israel Institute of Technology
Israel

Dr. Yinghong Wu
ETH Zürich
Switzerland

Prof. TIhomir Atanassov Dovramadjiev
Technical University of Varna
Bulgaria

Prof. Nazim Mammadov
Baku State University
Azerbaijan

Prof. Jian Shen
Fudan University
China

Dr. Paola Serena Ginestra
University of Brescia
Italy

Dr. Alokesh Pramanik
Curtin University
Australia

Prof. Norazriena Binti Yusoff
University of Malaya
Malaysia

Prof. Shyue-Chu Ke
National Dong Hwa University
Taiwan

Dr. Kun Liang
A-Star
Singapore

Prof. Hongbin Li
Qiqihar University
China

Dr. Krishanu Roy
The University of Waikato
New Zealand

Dr. Guanhua Lin
Fujian Normal University
China

Prof. Blanca del Rosal
RMIT University
Australia

Prof. Daniel Ruiz-Molina
Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
Spain

Dr. Tarmizi Taher
Sumatra Institute of Technology
Indonesia

Prof. Paulo Cesar De Morais
Catholic University of Brasilia
Brazil

Prof. Masashi Kotobuki
Ming Chi University of Technology
Taiwan

Prof. Ephraim Suhir
Portland State University
United States

Prof. Mohammad Mehrali
University of Twente
Netherlands

Dr. Shidong Wang
Chinese Academy of Sciences
China

Prof. Zhangpeng Li
Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics
China

Dr. Pablo Gutierrez Sanchez
Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
Spain

Dr. Nikolai Korneev
National Institute of Astrophysics, Optics and Electronics
Mexico

Prof. Jin-Ku Lee
Seoul National University
South Korea

Prof. Aleksandra Drozd-Rzoska
Polish Academy of Sciences
Poland

Prof. Zaibunnisa Abdul Haiyee
MARA Technological University
Malaysia

Prof. Zidan Wang
The University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong

Dr. Aditya Rianjanu
Sumatra Institute of Technology
Indonesia

Prof. Yuan Chen
The University of Sydney
Australia

Dr. Oleksandr I. Malyi
Inverse Materials Design Group
Poland

Prof. Anees Ahmad Ansari
King Saud University
Saudi Arabia

Prof. Xu Hou
Xiamen University
China
PAST SPEAKERS

Prof. Tai-Shung Chung
National University of Singapore
Singapore
Advanced composite membranes for clean water and clean energy

Prof. Vivian WY Tam
Western Sydney University
Australia
Next era on recycled concrete

Prof. Leslie Yeo
RMIT University
Australia
Phonon‐mediated microfluidic synthesis, processing and manipulation of two‐dimensional and bulk crystals

Prof. Josep Nogues
Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2)
Spain
Magnetoplasmonic nanocapsules as wirelessly controlled nanotherapies

Prof. Yun Hang Hu
Michigan Technological University
United States
Advanced materials for sustainable energy and environment: From nanomaterials to superstructured materials

Prof. Baowen Li
Southern University of Science and Technology
China
Non-reciprocal heat transfer/thermal diode & its applications in solid state cooling

Prof. Zibiao Li
A*STAR’s Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment
Singapore
Next-gen circular plastic materials towards sustainable applications

Prof. Daniel Chen
University of Saskatchewan
Canada
Advance in biomaterials, bioink, and extrusion bioprinting

Prof. Matjaz Godec
Institute of Metals and Technology Ljubljana
Slovenia
Advancements in the additive manufacturing of biodegradable metallic materials for orthopedic applications

Prof. Leonard Brillson
The Ohio State University
United States
Native point defect control of Schottky barriers and piezovoltage in ZnO nanowires

Prof. Patrizia Contursi
University of Naples Federico II
Italy
Repurposing citrus waste to produce value-added products

Prof. Sabine Valange
University of Poitiers
France
Surface-engineered CuO microstructured particles for cavitation bubble assisted catalytic reactions towards energy-efficient sonochemistry

Prof. Muresan Alina Crina
Dunarea de Jos University of Galati
Romania
Surface functionalization of zinc with polymers by electrochemical techniques for enhanced properties

Prof. Mariusz Hasiak
Wroclaw University of Science and Technology
Poland
Novel Zr-based bulk metallic glasses with unique physicochemical properties synthesized by innovative processing methods

Prof. Gianfranco Peluso
UNICAMILLUS
Italy
Nanopolymer-mediated hydroxytyrosol delivery

Prof. Jianmei He
Kogakuin University
Japan
Adaptability study of mesh structures as applied for medical stent devices

Prof. Junyoung Mun
Sungkyunkwan University
South Korea
Different surface dynamics of LiCoO2 by cathode electrolyte interface and artificial layer across potential conditions

Prof. Seiichi Taguchi
KOBE University
Japan
Microbial plastic factory: Bio-resourced biodegradable polylactide modifier

Dr. Eva Scholtzova
Slovak Academy of Sciences
Slovakia
Combined DFT and experimental study of adsorption effectivity of graphene oxide and kaolinite for benzethonium chloride

Prof. Eunsang Kwon
Tohoku University
Japan
Structure and properties of metal endohedral [C60] fullerene

Dr. Deyana Tchitchekova
Materials Science Institute of Barcelona (ICMAB-CSIC)
Spain
Developments of magnesium and calcium metal batteries

Dr. Nikolai Korneev
National Institute of Astrophysics, Optics and Electronics
Mexico
Investigation of ionic content in perovskite films by nonstationary photocurrent method

Dr. Daria Podstawczyk
Wroclaw University of Science and Technology
Poland
Coaxial 4D printing of thermoresponsive hydrogel soft bioactuators with embedded perfusable channels

Prof. Yuki Orikasa
Ritsumeikan University
Japan
Mechanical interface between electrode and electrolyte of all-solid-state batteries

Prof. Chengyi Song
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
China
Infrared absorption, conversion and regulation based on liquid metal composites

Prof. Tohru Higuchi
Tokyo University of Science
Japan
Electric double layer effect at solid/solid interface in all-solid-state lithium-ion battery

Prof. Iman Roqan
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
Saudi Arabia
High performance cost-effective solar-blind deep UV photodetector based on solution processed GaxO3 core-shell quantum dots

Prof. George Syrrokostas
University of Patras
Greece
Hybrid electrochromic devices based on cobalt redox electrolytes

Prof. Samuel Adeloju
Monash University
Australia
Layered architectural fabrication of robust and high performance polypyrrole-based nanobiosensors

Prof. Hiroshi Mizuta
Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
Japan
Extreme sensing and thermal engineering based on graphene nanodevices and NEMS

Prof. Junkuo Gao
Zhejiang Sci-Tech University
China
Design and optimization of metal-organic framework-derived electrocatalysts for efficient water splitting

Prof. Janusz Lipkowski
Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski University in Warsaw
Poland
Bertholide compounds in modern materials chemistry – on the example of organic zeolites

Prof. Erik Laurini
University of Trieste
Italy
Accelerating polymeric material discovery via HPC-multiscale modelling: Three effective case studies on research and industrial applications

Prof. Byung Seong Bae
Hoseo University
South Korea
Enhancing bio-sensor detection using oxide thin-film transistor inverter circuitry

Prof. Lidia Benea
Dunarea de Jos University of Galati
Romania
Nanoporous TiO2 film obtained electrochemically on Ti6Al4V implant alloy
SESSIONS
- Session 1: Energy Materials and Technology
- Session 2: Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology
- Session 3: Electronic, Magnetic and Optical Materials
- Session 4: Computational Materials and Modelling
- Session 5: Biomaterials and Biodevices
- Session 6: Polymer Science and Technology
- Session 7: Environmental and Green Materials
PAST CONFERENCE GALLERY











PAST PARTICIPATION STATS
55
Countries
Over 55 countries participated in the past conference.
387
Participants
More than 387 participant from academia and industries have attended.
189
Organizations
World’s top most organizations that attended previous conferences.
Conference Venue: Cruise Round Trip from Barcelona, Spain

Set sail on a unique scientific journey aboard a cruise that combines cutting-edge discussions with stunning Mediterranean views. The conference will take place on a round trip from Barcelona, Spain—a city renowned for its vibrant culture, rich history, and dynamic spirit of innovation.
The itinerary includes inspiring ports of call in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, and Provence (Marseille), France, before returning to the cosmopolitan energy of Barcelona. Each destination offers its own blend of cultural depth and forward-thinking perspectives—perfect for sparking conversations and collaboration among global thought leaders.
Barcelona has long been a crossroads of ideas, blending tradition with transformation. As a major European hub for science, technology, and innovation, the city is home to leading research institutions, pioneering startups, and a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem. Catalonia’s investment in R&D, education, and digital infrastructure has positioned the region as a rising power in biotech, AI, sustainable energy, and smart city development.
This cruise-based venue offers an exciting and inspiring setting that elevates the conference experience beyond the ordinary. It embodies the very spirit of discovery, exchange, and movement that drives modern scientific and technological progress. Whether networking onboard or exploring historic port cities, delegates will find themselves immersed in an environment that fuels imagination, fosters meaningful collaboration, and ignites future-shaping ideas.