Welcome to the IOCG!
The International Organization for Crystal Growth (IOCG) is a federation of national groups and societies which represent national communities of scientists active in the area of crystal growth. The general purposes of IOCG are scientific, literary and educational, directed toward the advancement of the theory and practice of crystal growth, crystal characterization and allied branches of science. Means to these ends include the holding of the triennial Intern. Conference on Crystal Growth and Epitaxy (ICCGE) jointly with the Intern. Summer School on Crystal Growth (ISSCG) as well as the support to further topical meetings on crystal growth.
News
IOCG Prize Winners 2025
The Frank prize has been awarded jointly to Prof. Jeffrey Derby (University of Minnesota, USA) and Prof. Koichi Kakimoto (Kyuchu University, Japan).
The Laudise prize has been awarded to Prof. Michael Heuken (Aixtron SE, Germany).
The Schieber prize has been awarded to Prof. Zakaria Al Balushi (University of California-Berkeley, USA).
A deeper dive on the new IOCG logo (click here for the full story)
Events
June 22-27, 2025
Manchester, New Hampshire, USA.
Gordon Research Conference Crystal Growth and Assembly
https://www.grc.org/crystal-growth-and-assembly-conference/2025/
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August 4-8, 2025
Xi'an, China
International Conference on Crystal Growth and Epitaxy (ICCGE 21)
September 3-6, 2025
Tianjin, China
International Workshop on Industrial Crystallization (BIWIC 2025)
November 12-14, 2025
Busan, Republic of Korea
Asian Crystallization Technology Symposium (ACTS)
In Memoriam
“In Memoriam” notes about the distinguished members of Crystal Growth Community who are no longer with us will be published here. Please submit the appropriate notes to the Secretary, Stanisław Krukowski stach@unipress.waw.pl