1. Microstructural analysis and control (Chair: Goro Miyamoto)
phase transformation, precipitation, recrystallization, grain growth, simulation of microstructural evolution, cutting-edge analytical approach, martensitic/bainitic steels, dual phase steels, austenitic steels
2. Mechanical properties (Chair: Toshihiro Tsuchiyama)
elastic/plastic deformation, yield/ultimate strength, ductility, workability and formability, stress corrosion cracking, simulation and modeling of strengthening mechanism
3. Long term degradation (Chair: Kota Sawada)
ferritic/austenitic heat-resistant steel, creep, fatigue, hydrogen embrittlement, corrosion, lifetime estimation, damage evaluation