5th Coatings and Interfaces Online Conference
5th Coatings and Interfaces Online Conference
Part of the Coatings and Interfaces Conference series
Event's Timezone: Central European Summer Time
30 November 2026
30 December 2026
23 March 2027
DLC, Coatings Technology, Surface and Interfaces, Thin Films, Tribology, Corrosion, Ceramic, Polymer Coatings
Title: The CIC 2027 is Now OPEN for Abstract Submission and Registration.
Instructions for authors are available online.
Submit your abstracts HERE.
For any inquiries, please contact us at cic2027@mdpi.com.
Welcome from the Chair
Dear Colleagues,
After the continued success of our previous virtual editions, we are delighted to announce the 5th Coatings and Interfaces Online Conference (CIC 2027). Over the years, CIC has become a leading global platform for scientists, engineers, and industry innovators to exchange cutting-edge research, explore emerging technologies, and foster meaningful collaborations in the rapidly advancing field of coatings and interfaces.
The influence of coatings and interface technologies continues to expand across scientific disciplines and industrial sectors. From next-generation manufacturing and sustainable energy solutions to cultural heritage preservation and biomedical innovation, this field plays a pivotal role in addressing both longstanding challenges and future societal needs.
CIC 2027 promises to deliver an even more inspiring and forward-looking program. Participants will gain insights into the latest breakthroughs, engage in interdisciplinary discussions, and explore innovative applications that are reshaping the landscape of materials science.
The conference will feature exciting sessions in the following thematic areas:
S1. Plasma and Laser Coatings, Surfaces, and Interfaces;
S2. Diamond-Like Carbon and AI in Coatings;
S3. Coatings and Thin Film Deposition;
S4. Corrosion, Erosion, and the Tribological and Mechanical Aspects of Coatings;
S5. Ceramic Coatings;
S6. Protective Coatings in Cultural Heritage, Conservation, and Preservation;
S7. The Biomedical Application of Coatings;
S8. Functional Polymer Coatings and Films.
As always, Coatings will welcome high-quality submissions to the Conference Special Issue, offering all participants a 20% APC discount.
We truly look forward to your participation in CIC 2027, where scientific excellence, innovation, and collaboration come together.
Download the conference flyer and share it with your colleagues!
On behalf of the Organizing Committee
The Conference Chair
Dr. Emerson Coy
Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, Poland
Event Chair
Dr. Emerson Coy currently works as an Associate Professor at the NanoBioMedical Centre of the Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań. His interests are Thin Films/Coatings, Hybrid Materials, Nanoindentation, Composite Materials and Energy Harvesting. Dr Coy received his habilitation in Material Sciences from (AGH University of Science and Technology-2019). He holds a PhD in Nanosciences (University of Barcelona -2016), two Masters degrees in Applied and Computational Physics (Polytechnic University of Catalonia—2009) and Nanotechnology (University of Barcelona- 2008). Additionally, Dr Coy holds an Engineering degree (Manuela Beltran University—2006).
Session Chairs
Prof. Dr. Rafael Comesaña
Materials Engineering, Applied Mechanics and Construction, University of Vigo, Vigo, Spain
Research lines: Laser materials processing. Biomaterials processing and mechanical characterization. Osseous remodelling based on mechanical stimuli.
Prof. Dr. Qi Hua Fan
College of Engineering, Michigan State University, East Lansing, USA
Dr. Qi Hua Fan received his Ph.D. in applied physics from the University of Aveiro in 1999. He is currently an Associate Professor at Michigan State University with joint appointment in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science. He is also a member of the Fraunhofer Center for Coatings and Diamond Technologies. Dr. Fan’s research interests include plasma sources for large-area coatings and plasma processing of nanostructured materials for energy harvesting, energy storage, and electro-optical devices. Dr. Fan teaches both undergraduate and graduate courses in ECE and CheMS departments. Typical courses include Plasma-Assisted Materials Processing, Thin Film Optics and Engineering, and Materials Science.
Prof. Dr. Claudia Pelosi
Department of Economics, Engineering, Society and Business Organization, the University of Tuscia (UNITUS), Viterbo, Italy
Claudia Pelosi is an Associate Professor of Chemistry for the Environment and Cultural Heritage at the University of Tuscia (UNITUS) in Viterbo, Italy. She obtained the National Scientific Qualification (Abilitazione Scientifica Nazionale) for Full Professor in Analytical Chemistry, valid from 1 June 2022 to 1 June 2034. She is the co-author of 124 scientific articles indexed in Scopus.
Sessions
S2. Diamond-like Carbon and AI in Coatings
S3. Coatings and Thin Film Deposition
S4. Corrosion, Erosion and the Tribological and Mechanical Aspects of Coatings
S5. Ceramic Coatings
S6. Protective Coatings in Cultural Heritage, Conservation and Preservation
S7. The Biomedical Application of Coatings
S8. Functional Polymer Coatings and Films
Registration
The registration for CIC 2027 will be free of charge! The registration includes attendance to all conference sessions.
If you are registering several people under the same registration, please do not use the same email address for each person, but their individual university email addresses. Thank you for your understanding.
Please note that the submission and registration are two separate parts. Only scholars who registered can receive a link to access the conference live streaming.
The deadline for registration is 23 March 2027.
Instructions for Authors
5th Coatings and Interfaces Online Conference will accept abstracts only. The accepted abstracts will be available online on Sciforum.net during and after the conference.
Deadline for abstract submission: 30 November 2026.
Abstract acceptance notification: 30 December 2026.
Please note:
An abstract acceptance email only confirms that your abstract has been accepted. Oral or poster presentation invitations are determined separately by the conference chairs, and you will receive an additional email with the presentation result.
Abstract Requirements
1. Types of Submissions
- Accepted: Original research abstracts; systematic reviews or meta-analyses abstracts(must comply with PRISMA 2020).
- Not accepted: Narrative, scoping, comparative, perspective, opinion, or essay-style reviews
2. Content Requirements
- Length: 200–300 words
- Structure: Introduction, Methods, Results, Conclusions
- Language: Clear, publication-ready English
- Originality: Must be original and unpublished; previously published abstracts will not be considered
3. Authorship
- The submitting author must ensure all co-authors approve the content.
- Authors may submit multiple abstracts, but only one abstract per author may be selected for an oral presentation.
1. Each abstract must designate one presenter. To change the presenter, please contact us after you receive the oral/poster presentation invitation.
2. Only live presentations are accepted.
3. Presenters who do not attend the live session will not be eligible for awards or presentation certificates.
- Should include the title, authors, contact details and main research findings, as well as tables, figures and graphs where necessary.
- Size in pixel: 1080 width x 1536 height–portrait orientation.
- Size in cm: 38, 1 width x 54, 2 height–portrait orientation.
- Font size: ≥16.
- Examples of successful submissions can be viewed here at the following links: (1), (2), (3).
- You can use our free template to create your poster.
The poster template can be downloaded HERE. We will reach out to you closer to the dates of the conference with more information.
It is the authors' responsibility to identify and declare any personal circumstances or interests that may be perceived as inappropriately influencing the representation or interpretation of clinical research. If there is no conflict, please state "The authors declare no conflicts of interest." This should be conveyed in a separate "Conflict of Interest" statement preceding the "Acknowledgments" and "References" sections at the end of the manuscript. Any financial support for the study must be fully disclosed in the "Acknowledgments" section.
MDPI, the publisher of the Sciforum.net platform, is an open access publisher. We believe authors should retain the copyright to their scholarly works. Hence, by submitting an abstract to this conference, you retain the copyright to the work, but you grant MDPI the non-exclusive right to publish this abstract online on the Sciforum.net platform. This means you can easily submit your full paper (with the abstract) to any scientific journal at a later stage and transfer the copyright to its publisher if required.
Publication Opportunity
1. Coatings Journal Publication
Participants in this conference are cordially invited to contribute a full manuscript to the conference's Special Issue (to be updated), published in Coatings (ISSN: 2079-6412, Impact Factor 2.8), with a 20% discount on the publication fee. Please note, if you have IOAP/association discounts, conference discounts will be combined with IOAP/association discounts. Conference discounts cannot be combined with reviewer vouchers. All submitted papers will undergo MDPI’s standard peer-review procedure. The abstracts should be cited and noted on the first page of the paper.
2. Proceeding Paper Publication
If participants wish to publish an extended proceeding paper (4–8 pages) to Materials Proceeding (ISSN: 2673-4605), please submit it after the conference.
Authors are asked to disclose that it is a proceeding paper of the CIC 2027 conference paper in their cover letter. Carefully read the rules outlined in the 'Instructions for Authors' on the journal’s website and ensure that your submission adheres to these guidelines.
Proceedings submission deadline: 15 May 2027.
Title.
Full author names.
Affiliations (including full postal address) and authors' e-mail addresses.
Abstract.
Keywords.
Introduction.
Methods.
Results and Discussion.
Conclusions.
Acknowledgements.
References.
materials proceedings template
Event Awards
To acknowledge the support of the conference's esteemed authors and recognize their outstanding scientific accomplishments, we are pleased to announce the establishment of the Best Oral Presentation Award and Best Poster Award.
The Awards
Number of Awards Available: 6
- Best Oral Presentation Award
Eligibility: Open to all authors selected as oral speakers who have delivered their presentation.
Criteria: Evaluation based on content quality, delivery clarity, audience interaction, and overall impact.
Prize: A prize of CHF 400 and a certificate celebrating your achievement.
- Best Poster Award
Eligibility: Open to all authors who have presented their work through posters.
Criteria: Evaluation based on scientific merit, creativity, and ability to attract and engage viewers.
Prize: A prize of CHF 200 and a certificate celebrating your achievement.
Winner Announcement: The award winners will be evaluated and selected by the scientific committee after the conference. Results will be announced on the website and all winners will be individually contacted via email.
Sponsors and Partners
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