Dear Colleagues!

From March 2 to 6, 2026 the next, Sixteenth, International Ural Seminar on Radiation Damage Physics of Metals and Alloys was held. The seminar was held with the aim of providing specialists in the field of radiation physics and radiation materials science from around the world with the opportunity to present the results of their research, discuss new ideas with colleagues personally and find partners for further research. 86 people from Russia, the Republic of Kazakhstan and China took part in the Seminar. 17 people participated in the “Young Speaker School”.

The Seminar was included reports at plenary and section meetings (including invited reports), and poster sessions regarding the following topics:

1. General problems of radiation damage physics;
2. Digital tools of computer materials science;
3. Structural materials for nuclear and thermonuclear power engineering: new approaches to creation of radiation-resistant materials;
4. Fuel for nuclear power: structure, physical and chemical properties;
5. Strong-correlate systems: modern tendencies and investigation methods;
6. Radiation technologies for modification of physical-mechanical properties of materials;
7. Radiation effects in magnets, superconductors, semiconductors and insulators;
8. Facilities and techniques of experiment.

A total of 64 reports were presented, including 14 plenary, 27 oral and 9 posters. Participants of the “Young Speaker School” presented 14 oral presentations.

The "Young Speakers' School" traditionally included a "Young Speakers' Competition." A specially organized committee of leading experts with extensive teaching experience assessed the speakers' ability to clearly and effectively convey their material to the audience. The committee selected six young researchers who delivered the best presentations. All winners were awarded certificates of honor and cash prizes. Other young speakers also received special certificates for their active participation in the Seminar.

We cordially thank the sponsors for their support of the Russian science. We hope that our meeting in Kyshtym will serve to promote and expand further scientific contacts.