9th International Conference on Mechanics of Biomaterials and Tissues (ICMOBT)

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. Consequently, mechanical concepts  guide materials scientists to draw special inspiration for their own engineering solutions. Likewise, humans have always sought new bioinspired 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 same is true for robotics, as soft actuated and responsive materials pave the way for the rapidly emerging field of “soft robotics”, from the nano- to the macroscale.

The 9^th International Conference on Mechanics of Biomaterials and Tissues will bring together the different communities to discuss new materials concepts, their spatial patterning and 3D printing, 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

• Novel concepts and applications of bioinspired designs

• Function-guided biomaterials creation and characterization

• Tissue and organ mimetic cellular 3D systems

• Modeling and simulations, from molecules to biomaterials, from cells to organs

• Novel nanotechnologies to address major biomedical challenges

• Mechanical properties of biomaterials as applied to mechanobiology and soft robotics

• Dental materials

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The JMBBM Early Career Researcher Award 

Eligibility requirements include at least one paper accepted for publication in the Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials (JMBBM) – submit here opens in new tab/window

This award, given by the Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials (JMBBM), aims to give recognition to an early career researcher working in the field of interest of the journal, who has shown promise as evidenced by scholarly publications and leadership in research activities.

Past winners include Professor Sinan Keten opens in new tab/window (Northwestern), Professor Amir A. Zadpoor opens in new tab/window (TU Delft, The Netherlands), Professor Curtis Johnson opens in new tab/window (University of Delaware) and Enrico Dall’Ara  opens in new tab/window(University of Sheffield, UK).

Rules, eligibility and how to apply:

1. The nominee must be an early career Ph.D. level scientist or engineer who has made notable contributions to the mechanical behavior of biological materials and/or biomaterials.

2. The nominee shall be within 10 years of the granting of their PhD on the closing date for applications.

3. Application deadline is September 30, 2023 – submit to 

   [email protected] opens in new tab/window (Please do not email credit card information under any circumstances) along with 1) a CV or biosketch with a brief statement of research and impact, 2) an electronic copy of at least one paper accepted at JMBBM. Award winners will be notified on Thursday 31 October 2023.

4. Prior to the nomination deadline, the nominee shall have at least one paper accepted for publication in the Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials (JMBBM). Submit your paper to JMBBM here: 

   https://www.journals.elsevier.com/journal-of-the-mechanical-behavior-of-biomedical-materials opens in new tab/window

5. Consideration will be given to the number and quality of the applicant’s publications, and to evidence of leadership in research such as: establishing a research group; obtaining funding; activities in relation to conferences and other events.

6. In accepting this award, the recipient agrees to serve a minimum two-year term on the editorial board of the Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials where they will be paired with a mentor to co-edit a special topical journal issue. See the special issue edited by past winners Prof. Amir A. Zadpoor opens in new tab/window and Prof. Enrico opens in new tab/window

The winner will receive:

1. A certificate recording their achievement.

2. Free registration and an honorarium of $500 towards their travel expenses to attend the 9th International Conference on the Mechanics of Biomaterials and Tissues (16-20 December 2023, Waikoloa Beach, Hawaii, USA), at which they will be invited to take part in an award ceremony and to make a presentation on their work.

3. Membership of the Editorial Board of Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials for an initial period of two years. During this time the awardee will act as guest editor for a special issue of the journal, assisted and mentored by a member of the Board.

This award, given by the Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials opens in new tab/window, aims to give recognition to an early career researcher working in the field of interest of the journal, who has shown promise as evidenced by scholarly publications and leadership in research activities.

Rules and eligibility:

1. The nominee must be an early career Ph.D. level scientist or engineer who has made notable contributions to the mechanical behavior of biological materials and/or biomaterials.

2. The nominee shall be within 10 years of the granting of their PhD on the closing date for applications.

3. Prior to the nomination deadline, the nominee shall have at least one paper accepted for publication in the 

   Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials

4. Consideration will be given to the number and quality of the applicant’s publications, and to evidence of leadership in research such as: establishing a research group; obtaining funding; activities in relation to conferences and other events.

5. In accepting this award, the recipient agrees to serve a minimum two-year term on the editorial board of the 

   Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials

   where they will be paired with a mentor to co-edit a special topical journal issue. See the special issue edited by past winners Prof. Amir A. Zadpoor opens in new tab/window and Prof. Enrico opens in new tab/window.

Applications procedure:

1. The deadline for applications is 30th of September 2023.

2. Applicants should submit a CV or biosketch with a brief statement of research and impact as a PDF or Word file.

3. Applicants should submit an electronic copy of at least one paper accepted at JMBBM as a PDF or Word file.

4. No supporting letters from referees should be included.

The winner will receive:

• A certificate recording their achievement.

• Free registration and an honorarium of $500 towards their travel expenses to attend the 

  9^th International Conference on the Mechanics of Biomaterials and Tissues, at which they will be invited to take part in an award ceremony and to make a presentation on their work.

• Membership of the Editorial Board of Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials for a period of two years. During this time the awardee will act as guest editor for a special issue of the journal, assisted and mentored by a member of the Board.

Supporting Publication

• Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials opens in new tab/window

Organiser

This conference is organized by Elsevier opens in new tab/window