Chairperson Message
The ACerS-Thailand Chapter and the Rare-Earth Minerals Association are pleased to announce
and cordially invite you to participate in The 8th International Conference on Applied
Physics and Materials Applications (ICAPMA 2026), which will be held December 7–10, 2026 in
Pattaya, Thailand. ICAPMA 2026 continues the long-standing tradition of providing a
prestigious international forum for scientists, researchers, engineers, and students to
exchange knowledge, present cutting-edge research, and establish new collaborations in the
fields of applied physics and materials science. The conference aims to bring together
leading experts from academia, research institutions, and industry worldwide to discuss
recent advances, emerging technologies, and future challenges in materials science and
applied physics.
The ICAPMA conference series was inaugurated in 2013, when the first conference was
organized by Nakhon Pathom Rajabhat University in Cha-Am, Thailand. This inaugural event
marked the beginning of a vibrant international platform for researchers in applied physics
and materials science. Building on its success, the conference series continued to expand
internationally. ICAPMA 2015 was organized by Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University in Pattaya,
followed by ICAPMA 2017, also held in Pattaya with significantly increased international
participation. The fourth conference, ICAPMA 2019, was hosted in Medan, Indonesia, further
strengthening the global reach and international collaboration of the ICAPMA community.
Continuing the biennial tradition, ICAPMA–JMAG 2021 was successfully organized in Pattaya
and attracted more than 400 participants, demonstrating strong international engagement and
high academic quality. The most recent conference, ICAPMA 2023, again held in Pattaya,
welcomed nearly 500 participants from around the world, reflecting the growing reputation
and scientific impact of the ICAPMA conference series. In 2025, a special joint conference,
ICAPMA–ICREM 2025, was organized in Pattaya by combining two international events,
attracting more than 550 participants and further strengthening international cooperation
within the materials science and applied physics communities.
In this year’s conference, we are honored to announce a collaborative event with the rare-earth and minerals association. This conference aims to provide a comprehensive platform for researchers working at the
intersection of
applied physics, materials science, and rare earth element applications. By bringing
together these complementary fields, we seek to foster interdisciplinary collaborations and
address complex challenges through shared expertise and innovative approaches.
According to the original biennial schedule, the next ICAPMA conference would normally be
organized in 2027. However, due to the preparation of a major international conference
jointly organized by the ACerS-Thailand Chapter and the International Radiation Physics
Society (IRPS), the organizing committee has decided to adjust the schedule and host ICAPMA
2026 instead. ICAPMA 2026, the eighth conference in this well-established series, is
expected to represent another important milestone for the international research community.
The conference will provide an exceptional opportunity for participants to present
innovative research results, exchange scientific insights, explore emerging research
directions, and strengthen international collaborations in applied physics and advanced
materials. We warmly invite researchers, academics, industry professionals, and students
from around the world to join us in Pattaya, Thailand, for ICAPMA 2026, and to contribute to
advancing the frontiers of applied physics and materials science.
Prof.Dr.Jakrapong Kaewkhao
General Chairman of ICAPMA 2026
Chairman of The
American Ceramic Society-
Thailand Chapter
Prof.Dr.Naratip Vittayakorn
General chairman of ICAPMA 2026
Chairman of the
Rare-Earth and Minerals
Association (Thailand)
