Moderators
Gabin Gbabode
Fátima Mota
Summary
The history of crystallography dates back to Antiquity, with observations of crystal shapes long preceding the discovery of X‑ray diffraction (M. von Laue, 1912). Crystallography is intrinsically linked to crystallogenesis, the science of crystal formation. Crystallisation conditions (e.g., temperature, pressure, concentration) directly affect crystal morphology, size distribution, and crystal structure. Understanding and controlling these parameters is essential for optimising the properties of crystalline materials. Such materials are fundamental across a wide range of fields, including electronics, pharmaceutics, civil engineering, and mechanics. This microsymposium aims to explore the fundamental aspects of crystallogenesis and crystal growth, while promoting the exchange of ideas on experimental approaches. All techniques are welcome, from Czochralski and Bridgman to hydrothermal methods, as well as chemical vapour deposition (CVD) and the Verneuil process. By bringing together these perspectives, the microsymposium seeks to foster dialogue across theory, methodology, and applications.