About the Seminar

Since 1997, the Polish-Japanese Joint Seminar has been a cornerstone of scientific collaboration between Poland and Japan in materials science and electron microscopy.

Research Topics

The seminar covers a wide range of topics in materials science and microscopy.

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Advanced Materials

Modern materials and their properties including metal alloys, nanomaterials, semiconductors, and biomaterials.

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Manufacturing Technologies

Modern manufacturing technologies and processing methods for advanced materials.

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Micro and Nano Analysis

Modern techniques for micro- and nano-scale analysis of materials structure and composition.

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Electron Microscopy

Analysis of materials using electron microscopy - experimental and theoretical aspects.

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X-ray Techniques

Materials analysis using X-ray techniques - experimental and theoretical aspects.

Our History

The Polish-Japanese Joint Seminars on Micro and Nano Analysis have been organized biennially since 1997, alternating between Polish and Japanese research institutions. These meetings serve as an important platform for exchanging experiences and scientific ideas, presenting research results and new measurement methods, and establishing collaborations among both experienced and young scientists.

The thematic scope covers issues related to the analysis of modern materials using advanced techniques for studying structure and microstructure, as well as searching for correlations between structure and material properties. The main goal is to create a space for direct exchange of knowledge and achievements among specialists.

The greatest value of the seminars lies in the interactions between experts from Poland and Japan, representing the fields of materials engineering, materials science, and electron microscopy. The cyclical nature of the event fosters building lasting scientific relationships, resulting in joint research projects and publications.

Origins of the Collaboration

The history of Polish-Japanese cooperation dates back to 1985, when Prof. M. Shiojiri from Kyoto Institute of Technology and Prof. Julian Auleytner from the Institute of Physics of the Polish Academy of Sciences met in Szczyrk during the VII International School "Defects in Crystals".

In 1995, Prof. M. Shiojiri and Prof. J. Kątcki began a joint project approved under the Polish-Japanese Government Committee on Science and Technology Cooperation, leading to the first seminar in September 1997.

Seminar History

The seminars alternate between Poland and Japan every two years.

2024

Toyama

Prof. K. Matsuda, Prof. W. Maziarz

48 participants32 presentations16 posters
2022

Ustroń

Prof. T. Goryczka, Prof. M. Ishimaru

67 participants37 presentations30 posters
2018

Fukuoka

Prof. M. Ishimaru, Prof. T. Goryczka

51 participants40 presentations11 posters
2016

Gniew

Prof. S. Kret, Prof. S. Matsumura

80 participants46 presentations21 posters
2014

Sapporo

Prof. K. Nishimura, Prof. J. Dutkiewicz

50 participants
2012

Sieniawa

Prof. J. Dutkiewicz, Prof. K. Nishimura

66 participants
2010

Uji, Kyoto

Prof. H. Kurata, Prof. A. Czerwiński

2008

Warsaw

Prof. A. Czerwiński, Prof. H. Kurata

38 participants32 presentations
2006

Toyama-Tateyama

Prof. S. Ikeno, Prof. J. Dutkiewicz

35 participants
2004

Kraków / Niedzica

Prof. J. Dutkiewicz, Prof. A. Czyrska-Filemonowicz, Prof. K. Matsuda

2002

Toyama-Tateyama

Prof. T. Okabe, Prof. S. Ikeno, Prof. J. Dutkiewicz

2000

Kraków / Zakopane

Prof. J. Dutkiewicz, Prof. T. Okabe

48 participants
1998

Kyoto

Prof. M. Shiojiri

200 participants36 presentations48 posters
1997

Warsaw

Prof. M. Shiojiri, Prof. J. Kątcki

30 participants21 presentations
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