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YCN Newsletter 22 - yCAM 2024 short report from Valeria Diamanti
yCAM 2024 - Short report from Valeria Diamanti from the participant's point of view
I am Valeria Diamanti, an industrial bioengineer, now first-year Ph.D. student in Materials Engineering at the University of Padova. I am currently working on the additive manufacturing of advanced ceramics supported by novel silicone-based emulsions, with particular interest in ceramic materials employed in the biomedical field. Recently, I had the pleasure of attending the Young Ceramists Additive Manufacturing Forum (yCAM) 2024, held at Tampere University, Finland from May 6-8th. It was a perfect combination of high-quality scientific projects and a fresh, informal and friendly atmosphere, resulting as the ideal conference for young researchers engaging with this type of event for the first time. During those days, I had the pleasure to present my Ph.D. research on “Direct Ink Writing of mullite scaffolds from novel silicone based emulsions” and receive many valuable feedback and insights which will undoubtedly benefit my ongoing research and future career.
I also had the opportunity to listen to numerous high-level scientific presentations, covering a broad range of topics within the field of ceramic materials, and to discuss about many interesting projects during the poster session. In fact, I particularly appreciated the informal setting of yCAM which encouraged open dialogue and provided a great opportunity to share and gain innovative ideas. More importantly, for me it was a great opportunity to network with many young researchers from all over the world and spend a lot of time with my Italian colleagues from CerAMGlass. Finally, I had the
chance to travel to a wonderful country, visit many beautiful places, learn about a lot of different traditions and also try new intriguing foods. I am truly grateful to the committee members for coordinating so well this event, giving all of us the possibility to connect, learn and share knowledge.
I can't wait to attend the next edition of yCAM Forum in Toulouse in 2025!
Valeria Diamanti
PhD Student
University of Padova, Italy
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YCN Newsletter 31 - Event Overview - Ceramitec 2026 by YCN Committee member Petar Kotevski
YCN’s participation at ceramitec 2026 in Munich from 24th to 26th of March 2026, represented a key step in strengthening ties between young ceramic professionals, academia, and industry. The exhibition provided an international setting where research, innovation and industrial application converge, enabling meaningful engagements. Our main objective was to position YCN as an active interface connecting early-career professionals with industry leaders.
YCN Newsletter 31 - Research in Spot - Naser Hosseini
Interface Engineering: High-Temperature Interactions Between High-Entropy Ceramics and Metals.
My research explores high-temperature interactions between high-entropy ceramics (HECs) and metals, with a focus on joining strategies for extreme environments. By understanding how metals wet and react with these advanced ceramics, I aim to design reliable interfaces for applications such as composites, coatings, and ceramic joining with functional properties. This work contributes to improving the performance and durability of materials used in demanding industries such as energy, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing.
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