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Saint Petersburg • 2026

The 6th Russia-China Workshop on
Dielectric and Ferroelectric Materials

Bridging Science
Across Borders

The 6th Russia–China Workshop continues the tradition of fostering collaboration between leading scientists in the field of condensed matter physics.

Join us in Saint-Petersburg to discuss the latest breakthroughs in dielectric phenomena, ferroelectric materials, and their applications in modern electronics.

100+ Participants
50+ Talks
5 Days
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Advanced
Synthesis
Theory &
Modeling
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Scientific Topics

01

Fundamental Ferroelectricity

Phase transitions, domains, and domain walls in classical and relaxed ferroelectrics.

02

Multiferroics

Magnetoelectric coupling, magnetic control of electric polarization, and new materials.

03

Thin Films & Nanostructures

Size effects, strain engineering, and interface phenomena in low-dimensional systems.

04

Domains & Domain Walls

Nanoscale domain topology and functional properties of domain interfaces.

05

Applications

Memory devices (FeRAM), capacitors, and microwave dielectric materials.

06

Dielectric Ceramics

Structure-property relationships and polarization mechanisms in functional ceramic materials.

Abstract Submission Deadline: June 15, 2026

Call for Abstracts

We invite researchers to submit their abstracts for oral and poster presentations. Accepted papers will be published in the workshop proceedings.

Abstract Requirements

  • Language

    All abstracts must be written in English. Clear and concise grammar is required.

  • Format & Length

    Submit in .DOCX format. Maximum length is 1 page A4, including figures and references.

  • Structure

    Must include: Title, Authors, Affiliations, Main Text, and Keywords (3-5).

  • Originality

    Submissions must be original and should not have been published previously.

Presentation Formats

Oral Report

15 min presentation + 5 min Q&A.
Slides ratio: 16:9.

Poster Session

Format: A0 Vertical (841 × 1189 mm).
Stands and pins provided.

Step 1

Download the official abstract template.

Get Template

.DOCX file, 45KB

Step 2

Ready to present your work? Submit your file via our portal.

Submit Abstract
Deadline: June 15, 2026

Questions? Contact the Program Committee

Important Dates

Mark your calendar for the upcoming deadlines.

Download Schedule
Registration Opens

February 15

Registration begins.

Abstract Submission

June 15

Deadline for oral reports.

Notification

July 01

Acceptance notification sent.

Workshop Days

September 13-17

Conference in St. Petersburg.

Distinguished Speakers

We are honored to host world-renowned experts sharing their latest research in dielectric and ferroelectric materials.

Keynote Speakers
Speaker
Plenary

Prof. Vladimir Shur

Ural Federal University, Russia

Topic

"Modern achievements in domain engineering: From fundamentals to application"

Speaker
Plenary

Prof. Ce-Wen Nan

Tsinghua University, China

Topic

"Magnetoelectric coupling in multiferroic heterostructures"

Invited Speakers

Dr. Elena Popova

Ioffe Institute

"Dielectric spectroscopy of relaxor ferroelectrics"

Prof. Li Zhang

Xi'an Jiaotong Univ.

"Lead-free piezoceramics for energy storage"

Prof. J. Scott

Cambridge Univ.

"Memristive effects in ferroelectric tunnel junctions"

Dr. Wang Wei

Fudan University

"Domain wall topology in BiFeO3 thin films"

Workshop Program

Five days of intensive scientific exchange and networking.

Download PDF Guide
14:00 18:00

Arrival & Registration

Check-in at the Hotel "Sputnik". Collect your badges and conference kit.

Hotel Lobby
18:30 21:00
Social Event

Welcome Reception

Ice-breaking session with light snacks and drinks.

18:30 21:00
Social Event

Welcome Reception

Ice-breaking session with light snacks and drinks.

18:30 21:00
Social Event

Welcome Reception

Ice-breaking session with light snacks and drinks.

Workshop Committees

Workshop Co-Chairs

IP

Prof. Sergey Vakhrushev

Ioffe Institute

Saint Petersburg, Russia

LW

Prof. Li Wei

Tsinghua University

Beijing, China

Program Committee

  • Dr. Sergey Ivanov Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University
  • Prof. Zhang Ming Xi'an Jiaotong University
  • Prof. Zhang Ming Xi'an Jiaotong University
  • Prof. Zhang Ming Xi'an Jiaotong University
  • Prof. Zhang Ming Xi'an Jiaotong University
  • Prof. Zhang Ming Xi'an Jiaotong University
  • Prof. Anna Petrova Southern Federal University
  • Dr. Wang Chen Fudan University

Organizing Committee

  • Dr. Elena Smirnova Secretary Ioffe Institute
  • Mr. Dmitry Volkov Visa Support Ioffe Institute
  • Ms. Liu Yan Harbin Institute of Technology
  • Dr. Alexey Popov Herzen University

The Venue

Saint Petersburg

Historic center of scientific innovation.

Ioffe Institute

Politekhnicheskaya St, 26,
St Petersburg, Russia, 194021