CMSC 2026

Summary

The 37th Canadian Materials Science Conference was held at Université Laval, Quebec, on May 4-7, 2026.

With 110 students and 50 professional attendees
+100 oral presentations and poster presentations

CMSC Information

Below you will find the Full Program, All Oral Presentation abstracts, Poster abstracts and General Information.

Conference Chair

Organizing Committee

Technical program co-chairs: Prof. Hendra Hermawan, (ULaval) and Prof. Moussa Javidani (Université du Québec à Chicoutimi)
Awards chair: Dr. Nicolas Giguère (Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières)
Short-courses chair: Dr. Carlo Paternoster (ULaval)
Sponsorship chair: Dr. Simon Laliberté-Riverin (ULaval)
Social chairs: Dr. Simon Gélinas (ULaval) and Mr. Justin Plante (ULaval)

CMSC Advisory Board Members

Sidney Omelon, McGill Univ., MetSoc Student Services Chair & Head of the CMSC Advisory Board
Carl Blais, University Laval
Michael Benoit, University of Waterloo
Charles Kwan, University of Waterloo
Adrian Gerlich, University of Waterloo
Jing Liu, University of Alberta
Olanrewaju (Lanre) Ojo, Univ. of Manitoba, immediate past CMSC co-Chair
Guozhen Zhu, Univ. of Manitoba, immediate past CMSC co-Chair
Chandra Veer Singh, UofT, past CMSC Chair
Yu Zou, UofT, past CMSC Chair

Symposia

Development of novel alloys, polymers, ceramics and composites for additive manufacturing
Design and optimization of feedstock materials (powders, wires, resins, and filaments)
Microstructure evolution and property control in additively manufactured materials
Multi-material and functionally graded structures
Process–structure–property relationships and modeling
Post-processing, heat treatment, and surface finishing for AM components
In-situ monitoring, defect analysis, and quality assurance
Recycling and reuse of AM feedstocks

Advanced alloy design for lightweight applications
Sustainable extraction and recycling of light metals
Thermomechanical processing and microstructure evolution
Computational modeling and simulation of forming processes
Joining, welding, and hybrid structures in light metal systems

Biomaterials for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine
Smart and responsive materials for drug delivery
Biodegradable metals and polymers for medical implants
Nanomaterials for diagnostic and therapeutic applications
Antimicrobial and antifouling surfaces
Bio-inspired and biofunctional materials
Characterization of biocompatibility and in vivo performance

Machine learning for materials discovery and optimization
Data-driven approaches to materials property prediction
Digital twins and multiscale simulations in materials design
AI-assisted process control and manufacturing optimization
Materials informatics databases and data management
Integration of computational and experimental workflows
Ethical and transparency considerations in AI for science

Photovoltaic materials and solar energy conversion
Advanced battery materials and solid-state electrolytes
Hydrogen production, storage, and fuel cell materials
Thermoelectric and piezoelectric energy harvesting materials
Catalysts for CO₂ reduction and green fuel synthesis
Materials for nuclear fusion and next-generation reactors

Metamaterials and architected materials
2D materials, heterostructures, and nanocomposites
High-entropy alloys and ceramics
Functional polymers and hybrid organic–inorganic systems
Stimuli-responsive and self-healing materials
Electronic, optical, and magnetic functional materials
Emerging synthesis and characterization techniques

Corrosion and surface protection strategies
Thin film deposition and advanced coating technologies
Surface modification for wear, corrosion, and oxidation resistance
Functional coatings for optical, electrical, or catalytic properties
Tribology and surface mechanics
Adhesion, wetting, and interfacial chemistry
Nanostructured surfaces and patterning
In-situ and operando techniques for interface characterization

Green manufacturing and resource-efficient processing
Recycling and upcycling of industrial and electronic waste
Life cycle assessment of materials and products
Eco-design and sustainable materials selection
Bio-based and biodegradable materials
Policies and strategies for circular materials systems
Socio-economic impacts and interdisciplinary approaches to sustainability

CMSC 2026 Award Winners

D.K.C. MacDonald Memorial Lecturer

Christian Moreau
Professor, Concordia University

Shaping Advanced Materials through Thermal Spray: Science, Innovation, and Industrial Applications

Metal Chemistry
Award

Jamie Noel
Associate Professor of Chemistry, Western University

Corrosion studies that couple electrochemical methods with ion beam or neutron beam techniques, in situ. 

Metal Physics
Award

Priti Wanjara
Principal Research Scientist, National Research Council of Canada

Solid-State Joining and Microstructural Evolution in Titanium Alloys: From Linear Friction Welding to Next-Generation Aerospace Structures