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Science of solidification(Second and subsequent applications for courses in this fiscal year)

 Online Education Course: “The Science of Solidification”(Applications for the second and subsequent courses this academic year)

【Overview】
　The science and technology of solidification play a crucial role not only in the production of castings and wrought materials, their welding and joining, but also in Additive Manufacturing. We begin by covering fundamentals such as the curvature effect, nucleation, compositional undercooling and interface instability, and dendrite growth. Next, we explain microstructure selection (e.g., columnar and equiaxed crystals) and casting defects like macro segregation. We further outline rapid solidification phenomena. Finally, we introduce solidification phenomena in laser processes as a practical example and discuss the science of solidification and its applications.

For those unable to attend live or wishing to deepen their understanding, this course will offer on-demand lecture streaming after the event. Registered participants can view it at no additional cost.

【Date & Time】
　Thursday, November 13, 2025, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM; Friday, November 14, 2025, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

【Venue】
　Online (Zoom)

【Program】
　Thursday, November 13, 2025 (Thursday)
　　1:00 PM - 2:20 PM               Fundamentals of Solidification (Instructor: Prof. Hideyuki Yasuda)
　　2:20 PM - 2:30 PM               Break
　　2:30 PM - 3:50 PM               Microstructure Selection (Instructor: Prof. Hideyuki Yasuda)
　　15:50 -16:00               Break
　　16:00 -17:00               Casting Defects (Lecturer: Prof. Hideyuki Yasuda)

　November 14, 2025 (Friday)
　　1:00 PM - 2:20 PM               Rapid Solidification (Lecturer: Prof. Hideyuki Yasuda)
　　2:20 PM - 2:30 PM               Break
　　2:30 PM - 4:00 PM               Solidification Phenomena in Laser Processes (Lecturer: Prof. Kohei Morishita)

【Lecturers】
　Kyoto University, Professor: Dr. Hideyuki Yasuda
　Graduated from Kyoto University Faculty of Engineering, Department of Metal Processing, 1986. Completed Doctoral Program, Kyoto University Graduate School of Engineering, 1991. Research Assistant, Osaka University Faculty of Engineering, 1991. Associate Professor, Osaka University Graduate School of Engineering, 1997. Professor, Osaka University Graduate School of Engineering, 2004. Professor, Kyoto University Graduate School of Engineering, 2013.

　Kyushu University, Professor: Dr. Kohei Morishita
　Graduated from the Department of Physical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Kyoto University in 2002. Completed the Doctoral Program at the Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University in 2007. Appointed Assistant Professor at the Institute for Materials Research, Tohoku University in 2007. Appointed Specially Appointed Assistant Professor at the Graduate School of Energy Sciences, Kyoto University in 2010. Appointed Assistant Professor at the Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University in 2014. Appointed Associate Professor at the Faculty of Engineering, Kyushu University in 2018. Appointed Professor at the Faculty of Engineering, Kyushu University in 2025.

【Coordinator】
　Seichiro I, Principal Researcher, National Institute for Materials Science

【Fees】
　Eligible Participants　　Fee for 2nd Course Onwards※
　Regular Members　　　　　　 　　15,000
　Students　　  　　　　　　　　　　  6,000
　Non-Members　　　　　　　　　　30,000
　※A discounted rate applies for the second and subsequent courses taken from this year's online education program.
　※Maintaining Member Company employees pay the same fee as Regular Members.
　※Supporting member company employees and members of sponsoring academic/professional associations are treated as regular members.
※Students are charged the same rate regardless of membership status.

【Payment Methods】
　① Credit Card ② Bank Transfer

【Application Period】
　Application Opens: Wednesday, October 1, 2025
　Application Deadline: Thursday, November 6, 2025