Announcement on 2025 Joint-Symposium on Mechanics of Advanced Materials & Structures (JSMAMS)

The 8th Joint-Symposium on Mechanics of Advanced Materials & Structures (JSMAMS 2025) is the successor of the First, the Second, the Third, the Fourth, the Fifth conferences, the Sixth and the Seventh held at Harbin Institute of Technology in 2010, Xi’an Jiaotong University in 2011, Zhejiang University in 2013, Tokyo Institute of Technology in 2015, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics in 2017, Shizuoka University in 2019 and Southwest Jiaotong University in 2023, respectively. JSMAMS 2025 will be held at the “RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto” during November 28 – December 1, 2025, Kyoto, Japan.

This symposium will provide a forum for researchers to exchange ideas, establish relationships, present their newest findings and learn the latest achievements in theoretical and applied mechanics of advanced materials and structures.

 

International Organizing Committee

Chair:  

•  Prof. Hiroyuki Hirakata, Kyoto University

Co-chairs:

•  Prof. Fumio Narita, Tohoku University
•  Prof. Kazuaki Inaba, Institute of Science Tokyo
•  Prof. Masaki Omiya, Keio University
•  Prof. Licheng Guo, Harbin Institute of Technology
•  Prof. Jie Wang, Zhejiang University
•  Prof. Feng Jin, Xi’an Jiaotong University

Secretary:

• Dr. Wataru Matsunaga, Kyoto University
• Prof. Kai Huang, Harbin Institute of Technology

Co-organized by

• Kyoto University
• Tohoku University
• Institute of Science Tokyo
• Keio University
• Harbin Institute of Technology
• Zhejiang University
• Xi’an Jiaotong University
• Heilongjiang Society of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics

 

Topics

JSMAMS is a conference on mechanics of advanced materials and structures, with particular focus on the following topics, but not limited to them:

• Damage and fracture mechanics of advanced materials
• Multi-fields (thermo, electro, electro-magneto) mechanics
• Mechanics of functional and intelligent materials and structures
• Impact mechanics and dynamic material behavior
• Molecular dynamics
• Analytical, numerical, and multiscale methods
• Nondestructive evaluation of structural integrity

 

Submission of Registration and Hotel accommodation

Please complete the conference registration and hotel booking on the official conference:

The deadline is Jul. 31, 2025.

For your convenience, we have secured a block of rooms at two hotels: Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto, which will also serve as the conference venue, and Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo. The latter is located approximately a 7-minute walk from Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto, offering easy access to the event.

The standard accommodation period is from November 28 (check-in) to December 2 (check-out). You may reserve your stay for any dates within this period according to your travel plans.

(a) Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto:

• Nov. 28: ¥39,000 (including breakfast)
• Nov. 29: ¥43,400 (including breakfast)
• Nov. 30: ¥39,000 (including breakfast)
• Dec. 1: ¥29,100 (including breakfast)
• From Nov. 28 to Dec. 1: ¥150,500 (including breakfast)

(b) Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo:

• Nov. 28: ¥39,000 (including breakfast)
• Nov. 29: ¥39,000 (including breakfast)
• Nov. 30: ¥39,000 (including breakfast)
• Dec. 1: ¥24,700 (including breakfast)
• From Nov. 28 to Dec. 1: ¥141,700 (including breakfast)

These rates cover the full stay during the conference period and include breakfast.

Of course, you are also welcome to arrange your own accommodations if you prefer.

Please note that late November to early December is peak autumn foliage season in Kyoto, and hotels tend to book up quickly. If you plan to make your own arrangements, we highly recommend booking as early as possible.

Please also be aware that the number of rooms available at Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto is limited. If you wish to stay at the conference venue, we encourage you to register as early as possible.

 

Submission of Extended Abstract

The extended abstract is limited within one page. It should contain title, author name(s), affiliation(s), keywords (no more than five keywords), and abstract including tables, figures, and references. The abstract should be submitted as a MS-Word file or an Adobe PDF file. The abstract template will be downloadable from the official website.. Please send your abstract via e-mail to

Wataru Matsunaga (matsunaga.wataru.5w@kyoto-u.ac.jp)

The deadline is Sep. 15, 2025.

 

Important Dates

May 1, 2025	First announcement
Jul. 31, 2025	Deadline for registration
Jul. 31, 2025	Deadline for accommodation reservation for official hotel
Sep. 15, 2025	Submission of extended abstract
Nov. 28, 2025	Registration and Welcome reception
Nov. 29, 2025	Special lecture, General session, Poster session and Banquet
Nov. 30, 2025	General session
Dec. 01, 2025	Excursion

 

Registration

•  The registration desk is at RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto.
• The registration fee is required to be paid in the official web site system (coming soon).

 

Language

The official language will be English.

 

Accommodation

To be announced.

 

Contact information

Should you have any queries related to this symposium, please feel free to contact us.

・Wataru Matsunaga (Japan)

Assistant Professor, Kyoto University

E-mail: matsunaga.wataru.5w@kyoto-u.ac.jp

・Kai Huang (China)

Professor, Harbin Institute of Technology

Email: huangkai@hit.edu.cn

 

Travel information

If you accept this invitation, you can arrange your time as this: arriving in Kyoto on 28th Nov and leaving Kyoto on 2nd Dec 2025.

Directions from Kansai International Airport to RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto:

(a) By Train (Recommended Option)

1. At Kansai International Airport Station, take the JR Limited Express Haruka bound for Kyoto (about 75 minutes), costing around ¥3,000–¥5,500.
2. From Kyoto Station, take the free shuttle bus from the Hachijo Exit (South Exit) to RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto (about 5 minutes).
   • The Limited Express Haruka operates 1 to 2 times per hour.
   • The shuttle bus runs every 15–30 minutes.
   • Alternatively, you can walk to the hotel in about 7 minutes.

(b) By Airport Limousine Bus

1. Take the Airport Limousine Bus from Kansai International Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit (about 1 hour and 30 minutes), costing ¥2,800.
2. From Kyoto Station, take the free shuttle bus or walk to the hotel (about 7 minutes).
   • Airport Limousine Bus operates 1 time per hour.

(c) By Taxi

• A direct taxi ride from Kansai International Airport to the hotel (about 90 minutes), costing around ¥18,000–¥25,000.

 

The location on Google map (RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto and Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo):

 

Excursion

As part of the international conference, we are pleased to offer the following excursion plans:

• Plan 1: Exploring Shiga’s Cultural and Architectural Heritage
• Plan 2: A Visit to Universal Studios Japan (USJ)
• Plan 3: Discovering the Cultural Heritage of Nara

We understand that some participants may prefer to explore at their own pace. If that is the case, we will be happy to provide helpful travel tips and recommendations to support your individual adventure.

To help us plan the best possible experience, we would like to gather feedback from participants from China. Please let us know which of the above plans you find most appealing, and feel free to share your thoughts and preferences.