The MAMBA School 2025, held at ICTP in Trieste, Italy, from February 10 to February 21, was organized in collaboration with ICTP and IAEA under the name of Joint ICTP-IAEA-MAMBA School on Materials Irradiation: from Basics to Applications | (smr 4055), allowing us to invite participants from various countries not involved in MAMBA like India, Botswana, Indonesia, Kenya, and Egypt, hence contributing to the outreach goals of the project. This international gathering brought together experts, researchers, and students to explore key topics in the irradiation of materials.
The event covered a broad spectrum of essential areas such as experimental techniques for synthesis and characterization, theoretical and computational modelling methods, and data analysis. Amongst the topics, those covered included nuclear fusion and fission, dosimetry, radiotherapy treatment and modelling, defects in semiconductors for space applications, particle accelerators, analysis of heritage objects, stopping power and machine learning techniques. The activity was supplemented with a visit to the ELETTRA synchrotron. Lectures were recorded and uploaded in the Website of the School.
This activity provided a platform for interdisciplinary exchange, strengthening the connection between the various disciplines, namely physics, chemistry, material science, medicine, space exploration, archaeology, etc., and between theoretical and computational modelling, experimental techniques, and policy. Participants attended lectures and presented their research in posters. Some participants also presented their research in a short talk. A relaxed environment promoted many discussions on the latest advancements in the field and allowed the participants to connect with main practitioners and with other participants, thus establishing links for future collaborative networks.
At MAMBA, we celebrate the success of this edition and remain committed to promoting research and learning in the broad field of materials irradiation with its many applications.
