46th Risø International Symposium: Characterization of Evolving Microstructures in Metals

About the conference 
This year's symposium, will bring together leading researchers to discuss the latest advances in understanding microstructural evolution during manufacturing, processing, and in-service operation. Covering both conventional and additive manufacturing, the programme spans cutting-edge characterization techniques, modelling, alloy design, and the relationship between microstructure and material properties.

Hosted by DTU Wind and Energy Systems and organised by DTU Construct, the symposium features internationally recognised keynote and invited speakers, a single-track programme, and dedicated time for discussion and networking, the symposium is designed to encourage meaningful scientific exchange.

Key information
Time: 7–11 September 2026
Place: Niels Bohr Auditorium, DTU Risø Campus, Roskilde, Denmark

Theme
“Characterization of evolving microstructures in metals”

Presentations may cover:

• Microstructural evolution during manufacturing (conventional or additive), thermo-mechanical processing, annealing, or during in-service operation
• Effects of microstructural variability on the subsequent evolution in microstructure
• Causal relations between evolution in microstructure and properties
• Potentials of novel experimental characterization techniques
• Advancements in analytical and numerical models and their linkage to experimental findings
• Design of alloys and processes for controlled microstructure evolution
• Challenges related to microstructure optimization for practical applications

• H. Bhadeshia (Queen Mary University of London, UK)
• B. Britton (University of British Columbia, Canada)
• F. Hild (Laboratory of Mechanics Paris-Saclay, France)
• R. Holmestad (NTNU, Norway)
• C. Körner (University of Erlangen-Nurember, Germany)
• S. P. Narra (Carnegie Mellon University, USA)
• X. Sauvage (University of Rouen Normandie, France)
• N. Tsuji (Kyoto University, Japan)
• P. Withers (University of Manchester, UK)
• Y. Zhang (DTU, Denmark)

The symposium will follow its traditional single-track format, providing opportunities for in-depth scientific discussions and networking throughout the week.