Prof. Dr. J. Ma. Rincón is a Senior Research Professor (Profesor de Investigación) at the Instituto E. Torroja de Ciencias de la Construcción, CSIC, Madrid, Spain, where he is the foundator and Head of the Glass- Ceramics Laboratory. He was the former General Secretary of the Spanish Glass and Ceramic Society and Editor - in- Chief of the scieniific bulletin: Bol. Soc. Esp. Ceram.Vidr (period 1988-92). Since last 2006 he has promoted as Head of the new Department at IETcc, CSIC: Construction Systems for Buildings (Sistemas Constructivos de la Edificación) Dr. Rincón since 1970 has conducted glass-ceramics and electron microscopy researchs and in all type of ceramics, glasses and glass-ceramics and their raw materials, being the author of seven monograph books ( three edited on english ) and 170 scientific papers in glass-ceramics and advanced ceramics. He worked as invited Professor at the Department of Materials Science and National Electron Microscopy Laboratory of the University of Califomia, Berkeley during 1984-85. There he collaborated with Prof. Gareth Thomas in microstructure and microanalysis (AEM and HREM ) characterization of zirconial/ mullite composite ceramics. The group leadered by Prof. Rincon is mainly investigating, under european and industry contracts, in the design and development of new glass-ceramics for coatings and by recycling of industrial wastes. Also is member of several national and international scientific nettworks, such as the TC05 Commitee of the International Commission of Glass focused in inmobilization and recycling of industrial wastes in glassy matrices. He is reviewer of various SCI Bulletins in glasses, ceramics, construction materials and environmental protection. Since last 15 years his group is specially active in the VITRIFICATION and RECYCLING of a wide range of industrial residues, from minerals and natural stone production, metallurgical, ceramics, electronic, energy production, etc…and simulated radioactive industrial wastes. Due to his experience in electron microscopy and microanalysis he has also conducted research in archaeometric characterization of ancient glasses and ceramics giving rise to several SCI papers in this area. In the recent period (2011-15) Prof. Rincón was the President of the Spanish Society of Scientists (AEC) and editor-in chief of the divulgation bulletin: Acta Científica y Tecnológica.

new glass-ceramics for coatings and recycling of industrial wastes

Piedad N de Aza studied Chemistry at the Autonoma University of Madrid and Ceramic at the Santiago de Compostela University where she received her PhD. She did a postdoctoral stage at the IRC in Biomaterials at the Queen Mary & Wetsfield College, University of London (U.K.) working on in vitro and in vivo behavior of bioceramics. At this moment, she is the Head of the Materials Science, Optic and Electronic Technology Department, Professor of Materials Science and Metallurgical Engineering and Researcher in the Bioengineering Institute at the Miguel Hernandez de Elche University.

Design and developing new polycrystalline biomaterials (dense and porous) with controlled microstructures making use of appropriated phase equilibrium diagrams and to study, a part of their physical properties, their behavior in vitro (sterm cells) and in vivo (bioactivity in rats and dogs). Actually, main emphasis is putting on the tissue engineering field study of the tissue-ceramic implant interfaces.

Dr Frédéric Aguesse received his PhD degree from Imperial College London, UK, in 2012 following a Master Science degree at the University Louis Pasteur in Strasbourg, France. In February 2012, Frédéric Aguesse started as a postdoctoral researcher and then Associate Researcher (from 2015) at CIC Energigune on ceramic materials for all-solid state batteries and post-mortem analysis. Since his early start Frédéric developed collaborations with worldwide institutes such as ETH Zürich, MIT Boston, the London Centre of Nanotechnology and the National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Japan, where he worked as research visitor in 2010. He also performed a 6-month stay at Argonne National Laboratory in the Battery and Energy Storage Division. Dr. Aguesse presents a large knowledge on the development of ceramics, functional materials and thin films by means of physical vapour deposition techniques. During his PhD he studied the magnetoelectric effect in thin films and at CIC Energigune he works in developing all-solid state batteries and dedicates his skills for the preparation of ceramics with high Li-ions conductive properties and their integration in full cells. Frédéric constantly looks for opportunities to develop new skills and aptitudes and he is acquiring further experience by developing an inspiring protocol for a fast characterisation of aged/end-of-the-life Li-ion cells in close collaboration with international battery companies. His research has been published in more than 20 peer-reviewed papers and he owns a patent on all-solid-state batteries.

Functional materials, Thin films

R&D Responsible in Minera Sabater S. L. (2000-2004), dedicated to the exploitation of white clays for the ceramic sector. R&D Director in Tierra Atomizada S.A. (2004-2012), producer of spray-dried powder for the ceramic tiles industry, where I developed my doctoral thesis totally focused on the industry. My work was focused on the formulation of new ceramic pastes and additives applied on the industrial plant from previous laboratory studies, on the managing and maintenance of equipments for the characterization of materials (rheometer, diffractometer, spectrometer of X-rays, laser diffraction analyser of particle size distribution, differential and thermogravimetric analyser dilatometer, hot stage microscope, spectrophotometer, analyser of organic and inorganic carbon, optical microscope and scanning electronic microscope). In addition, I took part in the production of several subsidized projects by Spanish Government, focused on the revaluation of Spanish clays for the ceramic sector. Since 2013 until now, I am a researcher in the Research Group of Solid State Chemistry in the department of Inorganic and Organic Chemistry of Universitat Jaume I, led by the full professor Juan B Carda Castelló. My research is focused on the development of ceramic and glass-ceramics materials formulated from industrial residues as recycled glass, ceramic chamottes, ashes from the thermal power station, etc. My objective consists of revaluing all these industrial residues in materials of high added value to reduce the consumption of natural raw materials, to save energy during the industrial process and to promote the circular economy and the friendly environment industrial processes. It is emphasized the use of these materials as supports to replace the soda-lime glass in thin films solar cells based on the chalcogenides technology, able to promote the “Building Integration Photovoltaics” concept. I take part in projects subsidized by the Department of Economy and Competitiveness of Spanish Government. I am author of several articles published in scientific journals such as Ceramics International, Bulletin of the Spanish Society of Ceramics and Glass, Materials Letters, etc. I have taken part in international congresses as the International Conference European Ceramic Society or the EUCheMS Chemistry Congress and in national congresses such as the Congress of Spanish Society of Ceramics and Glass.

New glass-ceramics and ceramics from recycled industrial residues to produce highly added value materials.

Maximina Romero (Ph.D, Scientific Researcher at the Spanish National Research Council - CSIC) joined the Group of Vitreous and Ceramic Materials in Construction in 1991. From October 1996 until 1998 she was Marie Curie fellowship at the Department of Materials, Imperial College, London, UK, acquiring a wide knowledge on glass nucleation phenomena and its study by means of differential thermal analysis (DTA). Dr. Romero has co-authored more than 150 scientific publications in the field of glass, ceramics and glass-ceramic materials. She is also scientific co-editor of 3 materials science books. Her papers published in SCI journals have been referenced about 1500 times, which leads an h-index of 24. Dr Romero's current research interests include compositional design, processing and characterization of frits for ceramic glazes; development of new building materials by sintering and crystallization of glasses; foam glasses and porous ceramic materials; valorization of industrial and mining wastes by vitrification and sintering processes and processing and technological characterization of ceramic tile.

compositional design, processing and characterization of frits for ceramic glazes; development of new building materials by sintering and crystallization of glasses; foam glasses and porous ceramic materials; valorization of industrial and mining wastes by vitrification and sintering processes and processing and technological characterization of ceramic tile.

Prof Maligno holds a Laurea Degree in Nuclear Engineering (University of Palermo, Italy). Prof Maligno then completed his PhD in Mechanics of Composite Materials at The University of Nottingham (UK). Prof Maligno has significant experience in the R&D analysis and design of structural components. He has been involved in several multi-disciplinary research and industrial projects aimed to investigate the response of advanced engineering materials and structures to various types of external loading and environmental conditions, using a combination of analytical, numerical and experimental techniques. Prof Maligno has worked in Academic institutions at the University of Palermo (Italy); The University of Nottingham (UK); Loughborough University (UK). Prof Maligno held several positions in Industry and Consultancy sector in the field of aerospace, defence, nuclear engineering. He also worked for Rolls Royce UTC as a Research Engineer in collaboration with the University of Nottingam (UK). Prof Maligno has been appointed Professor of Composite Materials at the Institute of Innovative Sustanable Engineering (IISE) - University of Derby. In this role he leads research related to the mechanics of composite materials, design and analysis of advanced structures with particular emphasis on hybrid structures for harsh environment, high temperature applications in the aerospace, defence, energy industry.

mechanics of composite materials, design and analysis of advanced structures with particular emphasis on hybrid structures for harsh environment, high temperature applications in the aerospace, defence, energy industry.

Dr. Fenniri received all his degrees from the Université de Strasbourg, France. After postdoctoral training at the Scripps Research Institute, he moved to Purdue University, where he initiated his independent academic career, and established the Purdue Laboratory for Chemical Nanotechnology (1999). In 2003, He joined the National Research Council and the University of Alberta (Edmonton, AB, Canada) as Professor of Chemistry (2003-2013). Dr. Fenniri is currently Professor of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering at Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA. Dr. Fenniri’s contributions appeared in over 220 publications, 20 patents and patent applications, and over 450 contributed national and international conference papers. Dr. Fenniri has also lectured extensively around the globe and he has been an invited professor at several institutes and universities.

Nanotechnology for biomedical applications, nanoscale materials for drug delivery, and cell therapeutics and regenerative medicine

Prof. Oleg Figovsky is the founder and R&D the Polymate Ltd. - International Nanotechnology Research Centre where he is working on research in nanostructured corrosion-resistant composite materials and protective coatings based on a polymer and silicate matrix. He is a member of the European Academy of Sciences and Head of the UNESCO Chair "Green Chemistry". For his inventions in nanotechnologies he was awarded gold and silver medals at IENA-98 and Gold Angel Prize at the Genius 2006 exhibition.

Advanced composite materials based on polymer & silicate binders, Testing of materials and structure under extreme conditions, including strength and creep of structural materials (metals & composites) in the three-dimensional stress state, Advanced coating for corrosion protection of metals and concretes, Nano materials & technologies

Dr. Li obtained a B.Sc. in Solid Mechanics from University of Science and Technology China (1982), a M.Sc. in Solid-State Physics from Zhongshan University (1985), a PhD in Materials Physics from University of Science and Technology Beijing (1990) and a PhD in Metallurgical Engineering from McGill University (1995). Before joining U of Alberta in 1998, he worked as a postdoctoral fellow at the Pennsylvania State University (1995 – 97). He is an Adjunct Professor in Dept. of Biomedical Engineering, U. of Alberta, a visiting professor at the National University of Singapore (2004, 2012) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2011), and a foreign doctoral advisor at the Harbin Institute of Technology. Dr. Li is on the editorial board for eleven technical journals, and has in excess of three hundred publications.

wear, corrosion and tribology, nano-materials, surface science & engineering, computational materials science, and biomedical engineering

Dr Abbas Amini is an assistant professor at Western Sydney University and Australian College of ACK, and the member of graduate supervisory board. After obtaining PhD, he conducted research with other Australian universities, as a postdoctoral research fellow at Monash and Deakin Universities, and as a senior research fellow at the University of Melbourne. His fine outcomes have been presented in high impact factor journals, e.g., Nature publication group, and a recent published book in 2016. Abbas is the editor of ten reputed journals, and the committee member of 20 international conferences.

Bionanotech

Hiroyuki Serizawa obtained his Ph. D. from Osaka University at the age of 31. He is a research scientist at the Japan Atomic Energy Agency. He was a guest researcher at the Joint Research Centre’s Institute for Transuranium Elements, Germany (ITU) from 2000 for one year as a student sent abroad by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. He has published more than 50 papers in reputed journals. His work on image crystals will be published by Nova Science Publishers in the near future.

Thermodynamics, Ceramics, Crystal Growth, Crystallography, RIETVELD Analysis

Ajay Kumar Mishra has completed his PhD at the age of 30 years from Delhi University and postdoctoral studies from University Free State and University of Johannesburg at the Department of Chemistry. He is also working as “Adjunct Professor” at Jiangsu University, China which is well known University in China. He has published around 100 papers in reputed journals and has been serving as an editorial board member of repute.

Synthesis of multifunctional nano-materials, nano-composites

Prof. Alexander Karamanov obtained his Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from the Institute of Physical Chemistry, Sofia in the year 1996. Since 2011 he is working as a professor at the Institute of Physical Chemistry, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences.

Synthesis, characterization and production of glasses, glass-ceramics and ceramics materials, Hazardous waste vitrification and immobilization, Kinetics of phase formation and sintering and Theory and application of sinter - crystallisation technology and Formation of induced crystallisation porosity

Dr. habil. Yogendra Kumar Mishra is working as Group Leader at Functional Nanomaterials, Institute for Materials Science in University of Kiel, Germany, After Ph. D. in Sept, 2008 (Condensed Matter Physics - Plasmonics) from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India, he joined Functional Nanomaterials group as a visiting scientist and subsequently continued as Alexander von Humboldt Fellow (Feb. 2009 to Feb. 2011) in the group. Recently in 2015, he finished his Habilitation degree in Materials Science and currently leading a sub-group on 3D Nanomaterials at Functional Nanomaterials. In Kiel, he introduced a new fabrication technique known as 'Flame Transport Synthesis-FTS' which offers versatile nanostructuring of different metal oxides and their three-dimensional (3D) interconnected ceramic nano-networks. His main research focus is the growth of highly porous and mechanically flexible 3D interconnected materials built from ZnO nano- and microtetrapods by FTS approach which could be used as next generation 3D flexible semiconducting ceramic materials for potential technologies or as sacrificial templates for fabrication of new 3D nanomaterials including hybrids. His recent research developments include growth of carbon based ultra-light weight Aerographite material, Aerographite-GaN hybrid 3D networks, ZnO tetrapods network based devices, and SnO2 nanowire based stretchable ceramic materials for sensing, UV detection alongwith several other multifunctional applications. He has published more than 75 papers in high rank magazines. He is referee for more than 100 peer-reviewed magazines and also serves as an Editorial Board Member in Nature-Scientific Reports, as an Academic Editor in PLoS ONE including Advisory Board Members in several international conferences.

Plasmonics, Nanophotonics, Semicondcutor Nanostructures, Metal Oxides, Nanostructuring, Flexible Cermaics, Porous Materials, Cellular Solids, Nanomaterials, Biomaterials, Antiviral Materials, Photocatalysis, UV Detection, Gas Sensing, Graphenes, Carbon Materials, Hybrid 3D Materials