A plethora of new phenomena and new
insights regarding room temperature and
high temperature mechanical behavior of
ceramics has surfaced in the last few
years. This 2012 Gordon Research
Conference on Solid State Studies in
Ceramics: New Insights and New Paradigms
for Fracture and Deformation will focus
on exploring new theories and
computational and experimental
approaches that will push the boundaries
of our understanding of the fundamental
mechanical behavior of ceramic material
systems, the future of hybrid and
microstructural design, and the behavior
of ceramics under unique or extreme
environments.
The unique format of the Gordon Research
Conference allows for the identification
of emerging research areas and the
presentation of work in progress that
will not be quoted or cited (per GRC
policy). Extensive discussion and poster
sessions, as well as opportunities for
informal gatherings in the afternoons
and evenings, facilitate brainstorming
and the development of new
collaborations. This venue provides an
excellent opportunity for junior
scientists and graduate students to
exchange ideas with leaders in the field.
All oral talks are invited but
conference participants have the
opportunity to present a poster on their
own current research in progress on
ceramics using experiments,
computational approaches, theory and/or
modeling.
