Scope

Inspiration from nature is one of the key elements of modern materials science, spanning from non-living bioinspired materials to the bipolarization of materials science. The main aim is to establish an international and interdisciplinary forum for scientists from a variety of fields including biology, chemistry, materials science and engineering, physics, and medicine to discuss current cutting-edge research and to identify future research directions in the field of bioinspired materials. In focus are synthetic materials whose structure/property- and/or structure/function-relationships have been transferred from those of natural materials or living organisms. Thus, main topics include the formation and implementation of hierarchical structures and the properties of such complex-shaped biological materials. Specifically, we wish to address the impact on sustainability by exploiting such novel materials. A further main area is the transfer of biological principles onto adaptive and autonomous functional materials and systems made of organic and/or inorganic components. Beside synthesis and formation, the conference topics also include research on the structural and functional materials properties, the interaction of bioinspired materials with living environments, e.g. tissues and organs, and applications related to medical aspects. Contributions from bioinspired actuation, artificial intelligence, biohybrid systems and aspects of sustainability are particularly welcome.

The single-track concept of this conference provides an excellent platform for networking and scientific exchange. In addition to plenary and invited lectures, the conference encompasses oral and poster presentations.

The 8^th Bioinspired Materials will be held from 04 – 06 March 2026 at Katholisch-Soziales Institut in Siegburg/Bonn, Germany and also online.

Share your experiences in bioinspired materials with your fellow colleagues and enjoy the very beautiful and special atmosphere during our conference.

We look forward to seeing you in 2026!