We invite you to join the 22nd International Workshop on Piezoelectric Materials and Applications in Actuators (IWPMA), which will be held in Vilnius, Lithuania, July 1-3, 2025. This workshop offers a valuable opportunity for scientists, engineers, and professionals from around the globe to exchange the latest developments in the field of piezoelectric materials and their applications. It serves as an excellent platform to meet colleagues, share knowledge, and establish new professional connections.
The IWPMA conference series has been held annually since its inception, and we are thrilled to continue this tradition in 2025. Following the success of the last IWPMA, held in 2024 in Hannover, Germany, we look forward to welcoming participants once again to engage in dynamic discussions and collaborations. We encourage you to take part in this unique gathering, which fosters knowledge exchange and networking among experts in the field of piezoelectric materials and technologies.
The IWPMA conference series has been held annually since its inception, and we are thrilled to continue this tradition in 2025. Following the success of the last IWPMA, held in 2024 in Hannover, Germany, we look forward to welcoming participants once again to engage in dynamic discussions and collaborations. We encourage you to take part in this unique gathering, which fosters knowledge exchange and networking among experts in the field of piezoelectric materials and technologies.
prof. dr. Dalius Mažeika
prof. habil. dr. Piotr Vasiljev
Chairs of IWPMA 2025
The International Workshop on Piezoelectric Materials and Applications in Actuators (IWPMA) is a leading annual conference that has been bringing together researchers, engineers, and industry professionals since its inception. First held in 1999, IWPMA has traveled across the globe, hosted in various countries including Japan, France, Germany, and the USA.
The workshop provides a platform for discussing the latest innovations in piezoelectric materials, actuator technologies, energy harvesting, and sensor systems. With its rich history of fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange, IWPMA has become a key event for advancing research and applications in the field, inspiring new discoveries and global partnerships in piezoelectric technologies.
The workshop provides a platform for discussing the latest innovations in piezoelectric materials, actuator technologies, energy harvesting, and sensor systems. With its rich history of fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange, IWPMA has become a key event for advancing research and applications in the field, inspiring new discoveries and global partnerships in piezoelectric technologies.
Piezoelectric materials & structures
- Synthesis and elaboration: ceramics, polymers, single crystals, lead-free materials
- Multiferroic materials and systems
- Characterization
- Piezoelectric material and device modeling
- Solid state actuators
- Replacement of leaded piezoceramics with lead-free piezoceramics
Modeling & Characterization
- Piezoelectric metamaterials and metastructures
- Manufacturing processes
- Multi-physics modeling involving
- piezoelectric/flexoelectric effects
- Numerical methods
- Experimental methods
Devices and Systems
- N/MEMS devices (actuators and sensors)
- Composite sensors/actuators
- Ultrasonic and acoustic devices
- Piezoelectric transformers
- Piezo-based structural health monitoring
- Drive circuits for piezoelectric devices
- Electrical interfaces for energy harvesting
- Energy harvesting structures
Previous conferences
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No.
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Year |
City
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Country
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Host Organization
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Head Organizer
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1.
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2004
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Seoul
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South-Korea
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Korea Institute of Science and Technology
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Yoon, Seok-Jin
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2.
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2005
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Paderborn
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Germany
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Univertät Paderborn
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Wallaschek, Jörg
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3.
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2006
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Eskişehir
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Turkey
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Anadolu University
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Doğan, Aydın
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4.
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2007
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Nanjing
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China
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Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics
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Zhao, Chunsheng
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5.
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2008
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State College
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USA
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Pennsylvania State University
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Uchino, Kenji
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6.
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2009
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Seogwipo
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South-Korea
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Korea Institute of Science and Technology
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Yoon, Seok-Jin
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7.
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2010
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Antalya
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Turkey
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Anadolu University
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Doğan, Aydın
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8.
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2011
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Roanoke
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USA
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
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Priya, Shashank
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9.
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2012
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Hirosaki
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Japan
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The University of Tokyo
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Minoru K. Kurosawa
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10.
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2013
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Hannover
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Germany
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Leibniz Universität Hannover
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Wallaschek, Jörg
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11.
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2014
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Suzhou
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China
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Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics
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Zhao, Chunsheng
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12.
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2015
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Vilnius
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Lithuania
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Lithuanian University of Educational Sciences
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Vasiljev, Piotr
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13.
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2016
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Seogwipo
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South-Korea
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Korea Institute of Science and Technology
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Yoon, Seok-Jin
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14.
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2017
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Falls Church
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USA
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
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Priya, Shashank
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15.
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2018
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Kobe
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Japan
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The University of Tokyo
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Morita, Takeshi
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16.
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2019
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Lyon
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France
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Institut national des sciences appliquées, Lyon
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Lallart, Mickael
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17.
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2020
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virtual
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Germany/USA
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Pennsylvania State University & Leibniz Universität Hannover
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Priya, Shashank
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18.
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2021
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virtual
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USA/Germany
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Pennsylvania State University & Leibniz Universität Hannover
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Priya, Shashank
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19.
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2022
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virtual
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Japan
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The University of Tokyo
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Morita, Takeshi
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20.
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2023
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Jeju
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South-Korea
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Korea Institute of Science and Technology
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Kang, Chong-Yun
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| 21. | 2024 | Hannover | Germany | Leibniz Universität Hannover | Twiefel, Jens |
The IWPMA 2025 conference is honored to have the support of Go Vilnius, the official business and tourism development agency of Vilnius. With their assistance, we aim to provide an exceptional experience for all participants, showcasing not only the advancements in piezoelectric materials and applications but also the vibrant culture and innovation that Vilnius has to offer. Go Vilnius plays a crucial role in promoting Vilnius as a hub for science, technology, and international collaboration, making this conference a true reflection of the city’s dynamic and forward-thinking spirit. We extend our heartfelt gratitude for their partnership in making this event a success.
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