SUSTAIN Project · 2026
SmartMat 2026 Conference
2nd International Conference on Smart Functional Materials and Sustainable Technologies
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About the Conference
The SmartMat 2026 Conference aims to bring together researchers, scientists, and engineers working in the field of smart, bio-based, and eco-friendly functional materials to promote sustainable technological innovations. This event will serve as a multidisciplinary platform for exchanging ideas, sharing research findings, and exploring new collaborations that foster the transition toward greener and smarter material systems.
The conference is organized as part of the SUSTAIN project (Strategic Partnership for Sustainable Competencies in Sensor Technologies), a collaboration between Chemnitz University of Technology (Germany) and University of Sfax (Tunisia), supported by the DAAD. It takes place within the SUSTAIN International Workshop (November 23–24).
Conference Topics
- Bio-based and renewable materials; sustainable composites and biopolymers
- Eco-friendly functional materials and green chemistry
- Circular economy (10R), waste-to-materials, and valorization strategies
- Smart and multifunctional systems: magnetoelectric, piezoelectric, triboelectric, and self-powered sensors
- Flexible and wearable energy harvesting devices
- Artificial intelligence in biomaterials: optimization, predictive modeling, and digital twins
- Characterization and modeling of bio-based and hybrid materials
- Energy materials and systems for harvesting, storage, and conversion
- Water and environmental applications: remediation and pollution control
- Agriculture, food, packaging, and biomedical applications of sustainable biomaterials
Highlights
- Format: Oral & Poster Presentations
- Awards: Best Presentation & Poster Award
- Proceedings: Abstract Book & Special Issues
Organization
Conference Chairs
Prof. Olfa Kanoun (Chemnitz University of Technology, Germany)
Prof. Anouar Njeh (FSS, University of Sfax, Tunisia)
Prof. Ahmed Fakhfakh (CRNS, Sfax, Tunisia)
Program Chairs
Dr. Slim Naifar
Dr. Ayda Bouhamed
Publication Chairs
Prof. Olfa Kanoun
Prof. Anouar Njeh
Prof. Ahmed Fakhfakh
Scientific Committee
Prof. Mourad Arous, Prof. Aida Ben Jazia, Prof. Chokri Boudaya, Dr. Ayda Bouhamed, Prof. Wahiba Boujelben, Dr. Rania Chaari, Prof. Nabil Derbel, Prof. Riadh El-Behi, Prof. Nader Haddar, Prof. Hamadi Khemakhem, Prof. Akram Krichen, Dr. Mouna Medhioub, Prof. Ahmed Said Nouri, Prof. Nizar Rammeh, Dr. Salwa Sahnoun