The second summer school of MecaNano will be held July 28 - August 1, 2025 at Kassel University, in the heart of Germany. Kassel is home to the UNESCO world heritage mountain park and was elected happiest city of Germany in 2024.

Scope

The summer school aims to provide PhD students and postdocs with a comprehensive overview of the nanomechanical field, covering both fundamental principles and recent advancements, with a strong focus on practical applications to their research projects. In detail, it will cover:

• Small-scale plasticity and fracture
• Experimental micro- and nanomechanical testing
• Simulation and machine learning methods
• Analytical characterization techniques
• Soft skills for scientists

Each topic will be introduced by a trainer in a 1.5-hour session, followed by a discussion.

For this edition, we gratefully acknowledge the participation of a panel of world-classe experts in their respective fields. Their profiles and topics are introduced in the sub-menu.

Registration will open on April 17, 2025. Apply early to secure your spot!