Two-Day Workshop on Modelling and Characterization of Bainitic Steels (BWS2026)

09:00–09:15 | Workshop opening 
09:15–09:45 | Dominik Brandl | Influence of Carbon on tetragonality and microstructural evolution of bainite
09:45–10:15 | Bernd Schuscha | Towards a process–structure–property relationship of carbide-free bainitic steels
10:15–10:45 | Jiří Svoboda | Open questions concerning bainitic and martensitic transformations

10:45–11:05 | Coffee break

11:05–11:55 | Philippe Maugis | Modeling of carbon redistribution and tetragonality evolution in supersaturated ferrite

11:55–13:25 | Lunch & Coffee

13:25–14:05 | Philipp Retzl | In situ study of carbide-free bainite transformation kinetics
14:05–14:45 | Swaroop Gaddikere Nagaraja & Thomas Antretter | Chemo-mechanical modelling of bainitic transformation

14:45–15:05 | Coffee break

15:05–15:45 | Lucía Morales Rivas | Combined effect of crystallography, defects, and notches on fatigue crack initiation and propagation in hierarchical microstructures
15:45–16:05 | Luis David Morales Aguilar | Modelling bainite formation in advanced high strength steels (AHSS)

17:30 | Excursion – Starobrno Brewery
19:00 | Informal networking dinner

WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2026

09:00–10:10 | Aurélie Jacob | Bainite study: From multicomponent to Fe-C, "A backward journey"

10:10–10:30 | Coffee break

10:30–11:10 | Ernst Gamsjäger | Different tempering regimes for a martensitic stainless steel – Designing microstructures with superior toughness
11:10–11:50 | Vsevolod Razumovskiy | Modeling hydrogen segregation at a paramagnetic alpha/gamma interface

11:50–12:05 | Closing remarks
12:05–13:35 | Lunch

The Two-Day Workshop on Modelling and Characterization of Bainitic Steels (BWS2026) will take place at the Institute of Physics of Materials, Brno, Czech Republic. The workshop will bring together leading European researchers in the field of bainitic steels. Confirmed keynote speakers from prominent institutions will ensure a high scientific level, stimulating discussions, and opportunities for collaboration.

Location

Institute of Physics of Materials, Žižkova 22, 616 62 Brno, Czech Republic

Programme

30 June 2026

09:00 Opening of the workshop
09:15 – 10:30 2 Lectures + Discussion
Coffee break
10:45 – 12:00 2 Lectures + Discussion
12:00 – 13:30 Lunch & Coffee
13:30 – 14:45 2 Lectures + Discussion
Coffee break
15:00 – 16:15 2 Lectures + Discussion
17:00 Excursion to the Starobrno Brewery
19:00 Informal networking dinner

1 July 2026

09:00 – 10:15 2 Lectures + Discussion
Coffee break
10:30 – 11:45 2 Lectures + Discussion
11:45 – 12:00 Closing remarks
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch

Registration Fee

The registration fee is set at EUR 100. The fee covers participation in all scientific sessions, conference materials, coffee breaks, lunches, and the informal networking dinner.

Accommodation

Participants can benefit from special discounted rates at:

• Sono Hotel
• Hotel Continental

Venue & Transportation

The workshop will be held at the Institute of Physics of Materials, located at:
Žižkova 22, 616 62 Brno, Czech Republic

The institute is easily accessible by public transport:

• The nearest tram stop is Rybkova (tram lines 3 and 10, including direct connection from the main railway station).
• The transport hub Konečného náměstí (tram lines 3, 10, 12; trolleybus lines 25, 26) is within walking distance.
• The Nerudova tram stop (tram line 12) is also nearby.

Parking

A limited number of parking spaces is available on the institute premises. Additional parking is available in the surrounding area:

• Zone B – paid parking throughout the day
• Zone C – free parking during working hours (6:00–17:00)

For detailed parking information, please visit: www.parkovanivbrne.cz/en

We look forward to welcoming you to Brno for an engaging and inspiring workshop.

The conference is organized within the framework of the project Partnership for Security in Sustainable Transport and Energy (PSSITE), coordinated by the Institute of Physics of Materials of the Czech Academy of Sciences.