European Ceramic Society
We are a non-governmental, nonprofit federation of national ceramic societies each representing the ceramists of a member country.
ECerS was established in 1987 in order to co-ordinate and promote the study of ceramics and in particular :
- To encourage education, training and research.
- To consult with and bring together individuals and representatives of members, research establishments, academic bodies and institutions of governments and other bodies including the Commission of the European Community.
- To collect, disseminate and exchange information with other organizations
- To promote planning, promotion and organization of conferences and meetings
- To procure planning, printing, publication and circulation of technical papers,
Conferences calendar
08/25 - XIX ECerS Conference - Dresden 2025
The XIXth Conference and Exhibition of the European Ceramic Society will take place from August 31 to September 4, 2025 at the International Congress Center in Dresden, Germany.
07/25 - Symposium Mechanics of ceramics at ESMC2025
The Mini Symposium MS1.5 Mechanics of ceramics will be organised during the 12th European Solid Mechanics Conference that will be held from 7 to 11 July, 2025 at the Conference Center in Lyon, France.
07/25 - ICCCI2025
The 8th International Conference on the Characterization and Control of Interfaces for High Quality Advanced Materials (ICCCI2025) will be held from July 8th to 11th, 2025 at Highland Resort Hotel & Spa, Fujiyoshida, Japan.
Latest news
YCN Newsletter 27 - Expert opinion - Nicola Döbelin, PhD
Why Crystal Structure Matters: Decoding the Performance of Calcium Phosphate Biomaterials
In the world of calcium phosphate biomaterials, crystal structure is often the silent driver behind a material’s success—or failure. Whether we are developing bone graft substitutes or studying bioceramic interactions at the tissue interface, understanding the underlying crystal lattice isn’t just helpful—it’s essential.
YCN Newsletter 27 - yCAM 2025 in focus from a participant's point of view - Soufiane Satha
YCAM 2025 in Toulouse was one of those events that leave you both exhausted and completely recharged at the same time. Over three packed days, I experienced a dynamic mix of cutting-edge research, engaging discussions, and an atmosphere that reminded me just how fortunate I am to be part of this vibrant community.
Funding Opportunities
JECS Trust
The JECS Trust sponsors activities or conferences involving a collaboration between different European Ceramic Society member countries, involving student/early ...
Frontiers of Research
Open to early stage researchers of the countries affiliated to ECerS, the proposal aims to promote frontier research in the field of materials, devices ...
ECerS office
Av. Gouverneur Cornez , 4
7000 Mons
Belgium