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Hosted by the University of Hyderabad in collaboration with IIT Hyderabad, bringing researchers, academia, and industry together.

About SURFACE 2026

Symposium on Research & Future Applications of Surface Modifications. SURFACE 2026 is a first-of-its-kind symposium highlighting the latest advancements in surface modification techniques, emerging technologies, and industrial applications. The event brings together researchers, academia, and industry to explore innovations shaping the future of surface engineering.

The fundamental significance of surface modification lies in overcoming traditional material and design challenges. The growing complexity of engineering applications is driving multifunctional surface development through peening techniques, advance laser treatments, smart technologies, and digitally controlled processing. These innovations enhances strength, hardness, corrosion resistance, thermal stability, and fatigue life. Collaboration among researchers, developers, and industry, supported by SURFACE 2026, accelerates scalable, sustainable technologies for demanding industrial operating conditions.

Precision machining of a turbine component with aerospace application
Laser surface treatment of an automotive crankshaft
Laser peening of a ship propeller
Laser peening of a nuclear power component

Hosted by two premier institutions

SURFACE 2026 is organized by the University of Hyderabad in collaboration with IIT Hyderabad.

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University of Hyderabad

The University of Hyderabad (UoH) is a premier institution of higher education and research, established in 1974. UoH is known for academic excellence, research, innovation, and interdisciplinary learning, offering postgraduate, integrated, and doctoral programmes across sciences, humanities, social sciences, management, and liberal arts.

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IIT Hyderabad

Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH) is a premier institute of science and technology established in 2008, recognized among India’s leading engineering institutions. It offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programmes across technology, design, science, and liberal arts, with strong industry collaboration and entrepreneurship.

We heartily welcome you to SURFACE 2026 and look forward to your active participation.