Mechanical concepts are vital for living systems, for their stability, flexibility, locomotion and survival. In the course of evolution, materials were identified that help organisms fulfil these various functions. From them, materials scientists draw special inspiration for their own engineering solutions. Likewise, humans have always sought new material concepts that assist them in overcoming their health limitations.

The field of implant materials is now moving from static concepts to dynamic biomaterials that can adapt to stimuli from the living environment. It is an exciting time for biomaterial research.

The 8th International Conference on Mechanics of Biomaterials and Tissues will bring together the different communities to discuss new materials concepts, their modeling and simulation, biological and biomedical functions, and finally applications of bioinspired designs.

Do not miss this opportunity to meet the leaders in their field, while enjoying the great setting, the beaches and volcanoes. A truly creative environment!

Conference Topics

Oral and paper abstracts are now invited on the below topics. They should be submitted using the online abstract submission system.

Materials development and analysis

New concepts for implant materials (structural, neural implants, soft and hard tissue replacement)
Measurement methods for mechanical properties, biocompatibility, tribology and haptics
Microstructure-property relationships for biological and implant materials
Advanced characterization methods (in-situ and liquid cell TEM, synchrotron methods, small angle scattering)
Micromechanics of biological materials (bone, cartilage, tissue, arteries, teeth)
Modeling and simulation of biomaterials and tissues

Multiscale modelling and simulation of tissue mechanical properties
Modeling of soft tissue, hydrogels, and interpenetrating networks
Skin mechanics, haptics and tactile response
Simulation and optimization of implant materials
Modeling of cell-material interactions, uptake and toxicological response
Biological and biomedical functions

New materials concepts for regenerative medicine and tissue engineering
Quantification of cell dynamics, adhesion and proliferation
Advanced imaging methods of biological surfaces and cell components
In vivo studies of implant performance, implications for surgical procedures
Dynamic biomaterials, self-organization and responsiveness
Mechanobiology, sensing and actuation
Concepts and applications of bioinspired designs

Biological inspiration, biomimetic materials and biomimicry (adhesion, wetting, non-fouling, anti-icing, aerodynamics)
Hierarchical structure formation and surface patterning and functionalization (multifunctional material concepts, drug release strategies)
Reliability and performance limits of bioinspired solutions, sustainability and efficiency improvement
Bioinspired concepts in applications, prototypes and commercialization