FunGlass at  FAC2025 in Smolenice

We’re thrilled to announce that researchers from the VILA Department (FunGlass) are actively participating in the 8th International Conference on Fracture Mechanics and Fractography of Advanced Ceramics, held at the historic Smolenice Castle from October 6–9, 2025.

FunGlass is represented through lectures delivered by our Joint Glass Centre VILA team members:

  • Dr. Ali Talimian

  • Dr. Ali Najafzadeh

  • Dr. Avnee Chauhan

  • Dr. Hamid Hassani

  • Dr. Marziyeh Ghadamyari

The conference gathers distinguished scientists from Austria, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Poland, and beyond to discuss the mechanics of materials, fracture behavior, and the future of advanced ceramics in structural, functional, and biomedical applications.

Hosted at the Smolenice Castle Congress Center, the event offers a unique blend of history and scientific exchange — a perfect setting for collaboration, inspiration, and innovation.

VILA dpt. researchers with Prof. Pavol Šajgalík from SAS