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The conference was a remarkable experience. It offered a mix of high-quality scientific presentations and a stimulating environment. The venue was beautiful, especially the conference halls, which added a unique charm to the event.

During the conference, I presented my work on "Sintering and Piezoelectric Properties of 3D-Printed Potassium Sodium Niobate by Binder Jetting." Presenting in front of such audience was both challenging and rewarding. I appreciated the opportunity to share my research and discuss innovative fabrication methods for piezoceramics.

I also took part in the Summer School on "Advanced Characterisation on Electroceramics," held just before the conference. This was an excellent occasion to explore new techniques, such as advanced transmission electron microscopy and neutron scattering. It introduced me to new methods for studying functional materials and gave me the chance to exchange ideas with researchers from different backgrounds.

I am sincerely grateful to the JECS Trust for awarding me a travel grant, which enabled my participation without financial concerns. The knowledge, experiences, and connections I gained at the conference have been very useful. I look forward to using what I’ve learned in my future research and further developing my skills in this field.

I’m excited to put my new insights into practice!

Francesco Bertolini

PhD Student

Politecnico di Milano    

Department of Mechanical Engineering