Welcome to ICTMS Manchester 2026!

6-10 July 2026 | Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester

Experience the future of materials science at the International Conference on Tomography of Materials and Structures (ICTMS 2026), taking place in Manchester, UK. This leading global event brings together researchers, engineers, and industry professionals to share the latest breakthroughs in 3D and 4D imaging, data analysis, and computational modelling.

Explore cutting-edge developments in tomography applications - from advanced manufacturing and additive processes to energy materials and biological systems. Engage with world-renowned speakers, hands-on workshops, and dynamic poster sessions that foster collaboration and innovation.

For early-career researchers there will also be a chance to register for the prestigious ICTMS Summer School before the conference. More details on this can be found here.

Hosted in Manchester, a city known for its pioneering scientific heritage and modern research excellence, ICTMS 2026 offers a unique opportunity to network, exchange ideas, and shape the next generation of materials characterisation.

ABSTRACT SESSIONS

Recent advances in lab-based tomography

Chaired by:

  • Dr Fernando Alvarez Borges – Senior Research fellow, University of Southampton, UK
  • Dr Francesco Iacoviello - Experimental Manager in the EIL X-ray Facility, University College London, UK

Recent advances in synchrotron-based tomography

Chaired by:

  • Dr Jianguang Bao - Newton International Fellow, Materials Engineering, University of Manchester, UK

Recent advances in tomographic reconstruction

Chaired by:

  • Edo Pasca - Head of the Computed Tomography and Imaging group at Scientific Computing, Science & Technology Facilities Council (STFC), UK
  • Martin Turner - Visualisation Director for the Harwell Imaging Partnership, STFC, UK

Recent advances in data processing and analysis

Chaired by:

  • Loic Courtois - Director at 3Dmagination, UK
  • Kamel Madi - CEO, Co-Founder, 3Dmagination, UK

Application of Tomography

Chaired by:

  • Dr Christina Reinhard - Senior Technical Specialist, The University of Manchester at Harwell, UK
  • Dr Robert Atwood – Senior Beamline Scientist, Diamond Light, UK

Multidimensional and Correlative tomography

Chaired by:

  • Prof. Katherine Dobson - Civil and Environmental Engineering, Strathclyde University, UK

Special Sessions

Imaging of cementitious materials: from sustainability to circular economy

  • Miguel Angel García Aranda – Professor of Cement Sciences, University of Malaga, Spain

Special Sessions

Multimodal and time-resolved techniques for 3D imaging of fibre-reinforced materials

  • Lars Pilgaard Mikkelsen - Associate Professor, DTU Wind Energy, Technical University of Denmark, Denmark
  • Jens Wenzel Andreasen -Professor, Department of Energy Conversion and Storage, Technical University of Denmark, Denmark