Message from the Conference Chairman

On behalf of the Organizing Committee and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, it is my pleasure to cordially invite you to participate in IMPLAST 2022, the 13^th International Symposium on Plasticity and Impact Mechanics, being held in Chennai, one of India’s most historic and culturally rich cities.

IMPLAST series began in 1973, eight of these have been held in India and the remaining four were held in Melbourne, Australia in 2000, Bochum, Germany in 2007, Rhode Island, USA in 2010 and Pushan, South Korea in 2019.

This IMPLAST 2022 is going to be a memorable event as it is the 50th year since the first Symposium was held, and it happens to be the 80th birthday anniversary of Professor Narinder Kumar Gupta, IIT Delhi, the Founder of the IMPLAST Symposia.

IMPLAST Symposia are attended by the scientists, engineers and researchers from the universities, scientific laboratories, and industries across the globe to share their latest research findings in fundamental and applied aspects of large deformation and failure of materials and structures resulting from quasi-static, earthquake, fire, impact or blast loading.

In addition to providing a platform for sharing the latest developments in plasticity and impact mechanics, these symposia have proven instrumental in building and strengthening lasting relationships between the participating scientists.

The weather in Chennai in August is especially pleasant and organizing committee will arrange for sightseeing and cultural events. Chennai is the Capital of Tamilnadu State which lies in the southern part of east coast of Bay of Bengal. Many of the historical places are around Chennai with many temples representing the traditional temple architecture of South India.

We look forward to welcoming you in Chennai, Tamilnadu, India, for attending the Symposium, and for the joy of meeting old friends and making new ones.

Organising Committee