Engineering Solutions for Global Challenges.

Y-WCCO covers the broad spectrum of corrosion science, corrosion engineering and materials protection.

Y-WCCO invites young researchers from across the world to share the science, technologies and ideas that can make a difference.

🔬 Corrosion Science

Explore the fundamental mechanisms and scientific principles governing corrosion and degradation.

• Fundamental corrosion mechanisms
• Electrochemistry
• Localised corrosion
• Environmentally assisted cracking
• Stress corrosion cracking
• Hydrogen embrittlement
• Microbiologically influenced corrosion
• High-temperature corrosion

🧪 Materials

Discover advances in materials development, selection and performance for corrosion-related applications.

• Metals and alloys
• Advanced materials
• Polymers and composites
• Materials selection
• Materials degradation

🛡️ Corrosion Protection

Present innovative approaches and established solutions for preventing and controlling corrosion.

• Protective coatings
• Surface engineering
• Cathodic protection
• Corrosion inhibitors
• Smart coatings
• Novel protection technologies

⚡ Energy

Address corrosion challenges associated with conventional and emerging energy systems.

• Hydrogen technologies
• Renewable energy
• Offshore wind
• Batteries and energy storage
• Carbon capture, utilisation and storage
• Geothermal and nuclear energy

🌉 Infrastructure

Focus on corrosion management, durability and integrity of critical infrastructure assets.

• Bridges and civil infrastructure
• Reinforced concrete
• Pipelines
• Water infrastructure
• Marine and offshore structures
• Ageing infrastructure

✈️ Transportation

Share solutions for improving corrosion resistance, safety and reliability across transportation sectors.

• Automotive
• Railways
• Aerospace
• Shipping
• Future mobility

🏭 Industrial Corrosion

Highlight corrosion issues, mitigation strategies and best practices across industrial applications.

• Chemical and process industries
• Oil and gas
• Power generation
• Water and wastewater
• Food and pharmaceutical industries

🤖 Digitalisation & Artificial Intelligence

Explore how digital technologies and artificial intelligence are transforming corrosion research and asset management.

• Artificial intelligence
• Machine learning
• Digital twins
• Predictive maintenance
• Sensors and corrosion monitoring
• Data science
• Automated inspection

🌍 Sustainability & Global Challenges

Discuss sustainable solutions and global strategies to enhance durability, resource efficiency and climate resilience.

• Lifetime extension
• Resource efficiency
• Circular economy
• Sustainable materials
• Environmentally responsible corrosion protection
• Climate-resilient infrastructure
• Corrosion and renewable energy
• Contribution of corrosion science to the UN Sustainable Development Goals

One Generation. Global Challenges. Engineering Solutions.

From fundamental research to industrial application, from an innovative idea to a technology with global impact:
If your research can contribute to a more sustainable, healthy and resilient world, Y-WCCO is your platform.

Your Research. Your Ideas. Your Network. Your Future.