High temperature phenomena are important during the fabrication, characterization and implementation of a variety of advanced materials. The program for the 2008 meeting will concentrate on advanced materials for energy applications, power and propulsion. Planned sessions include thermoelectric materials, solid oxide fuel cells, nuclear materials, ultrahigh temperature ceramics, interfacial phenomena, and material property determination. Many of the presentations will emphasize the effects of material structure on properties. In addition, thermodynamic and kinetic considerations for material behaviour will also be emphasized. Both experimental and computational research will be presented.

Financial support is available for students and other young researchers. This support will be contingent on the presentation of a poster during one of the poster sessions. Other attendees are also encouraged to present posters on their work.