Fachhochschule Dortmund
Fachhochschule Dortmund
Website : - https://www.fh-dortmund.de
Sonnenstrasse 96-100, 44139 Dortmund, Germany
Email: vinod.rajamani@fh-dortmund.de
Email: vinod.rajamani@fh-dortmund.de
With around 15,000 students, Fachhochschule Dortmund is one of the ten largest
universities of applied sciences in Germany. There are 8 faculties at the university, namely, Applied
Social Sciences, Architecture, Design, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology,
Mechanical Engineering, Business Studies. The degree courses are geared towards providing an
application-oriented education. Around 70 study programs offer Bachelor's and Master's degrees in
Computer Science, Engineering, Business Studies and Social Sciences as well as Architecture and Design.
As a university of applied sciences, Fachhochschule Dortmund has a strong profile in advanced research
and industry transfer, with third party funding of approximately 11 million Euro annually. Established
international partnerships enable students to acquire global skills. Fachhochschule Dortmund has 151
partner universities in 50 countries on 5 continents. These partnerships significantly drive research
collaborations as well.
International Association for Processing of Materials and Fabrication of Products (IA-PMFP)
International Association for Processing of Materials and Fabrication of Products (IA-PMFP)
Website : - https://www.iapmfp.org/
Social Media : - Facebook, linkedIn
Tirupati, India
Email: contact@iapmfp.org
Email: contact@iapmfp.org
The International Association for Processing of Materials and Fabrication of Products
(IA-PMFP) is a global organization dedicated to fostering advancements in material processing and product
fabrication technologies. With a mission to bridge the gap between academia, research, and industry, the
association serves as a hub for innovation, knowledge exchange, and collaboration in the field of
materials science and manufacturing. IA-PMFP organizes conferences, workshops, and training programs to
promote cutting-edge research, share best practices, and address challenges in areas such as advanced
materials, additive manufacturing, and sustainable production techniques.
Through its network of professionals, researchers, and practitioners, IA-PMFP facilitates
interdisciplinary collaboration to drive technological breakthroughs and enhance the efficiency, quality,
and sustainability of manufacturing processes. The association also emphasizes the development of
eco-friendly methods and the integration of emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence and
robotics, into material processing and fabrication. By providing platforms for global networking and
knowledge dissemination, IA-PMFP plays a crucial role in shaping the future of manufacturing and
contributing to the sustainable development of industries worldwide..
A CURSORY OVERVIEW OF THE SCHOLARLY TECHNICAL EVENT
PROCESSING AND FABRICATION OF ADVANCED MATERIALS [I TO XXX]
HELD THROUGH THE YEARS [1991 – 2024]
S No.
PFAM #
Year Held
Location
Primary Sponsor
1
PFAM I
1991
Cincinnati (Ohio, USA)

TMS The Minerals, Metals and Materials
Society (USA)
2
PFAM II
1992
Chicago (Illinois, USA)

TMS The Minerals, Metals and Materials
Society (USA)
3
PFAM III
1993
Pittsburgh (PA, USA)

TMS The Minerals, Metals and Materials
Society (USA)
4
PFAM IV
1995
Cleveland (Ohio, USA)

TMS The Minerals, Metals and Materials
Society (USA)
5
PFAM V
1996
Cincinnati (Ohio, USA)

TMS The Minerals, Metals and Materials
Society (USA)
6
PFAM VI
1997
Singapore (Singapore)

Nanyang Technological University
(Singapore)
7
PFAM VII
1998
Rosemont (Illinois)

TMS The Minerals, Metals and Materials
Society (USA)
8
PFAM VIII
1999
Singapore (Singapore)

Nanyang Technological University
(Singapore)
9
PFAM IX
2000
St Louis (USA)

TMS The Minerals, Metals and Materials
Society (USA)
10
PFAM X
2001
Indianapolis (USA)

American Society for Materials
International (ASM Int.)
11
PFAM XI
2002
Columbus (Ohio, USA)

American Society for Materials
International (ASM Int.)
12
PFAM XII
2003
Pittsburgh (PA, USA)

American Society for Materials
International (ASM Int.)
13
PFAM XIII
2004
Singapore (Singapore)

National University of Singapore
(Singapore)
14
PFAM XIV
2005
Pittsburgh (PA, USA)

American Society for Materials
International (ASM Int.)
15
PFAM XV
2006
Cincinnati (Ohio, USA)

American Society for Materials
International (ASM Int.)
16
PFAM XVI
2007
Singapore (Singapore)

National University of Singapore
(Singapore)
17
PFAM XVII
2008
New Delhi (India)

IIT (New Delhi)
18
PFAM XVIII
2009
Sendai (Japan)

Tohoku University + Japan Society for Promotion of Science
19
PFAM XIX
2010
Auckland (New Zealand)

The University of Auckland
20
PFAM XX
2011
Hong Kong City (Hong Kong)

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University,
Hong Kong
21
PFAM XXI
2012
Guwahati (India)

IIT Guwahati
22
PFAM XXII
2013
Singapore (Singapore)

National University of Singapore
(Singapore)
23
PFAM XXIII
2014
Roorkee (India)

IIT Roorkee
24
PFAM XXIV
2015
Osaka (Japan)

KANSAI University (Japan)
25
PFAM XXV
2017
Auckland (New Zealand)

The University of Auckland
26
PFAMXXVI
2017
Jeonju (S. Korea)

CHONBUK National University, South
Korea
27
PFAM XXVII
2019
Jonkoping (Sweden)

Jonkoping Universit, Swedeny
28
PFAM XXVIII
2020
Chennai (India)

Vellore Institute of Technology (Chennai)
29
PFAM XXIX
2023
Tirupati (India)

IIT Tirupati
30
PAMFP XXX
2024
IIT Hyderabad (India)
IA PMFP + IIT Hyderabad
| S No. | PFAM # | Year Held | Location | Primary Sponsor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PFAM I | 1991 | Cincinnati (Ohio, USA) |
![]() TMS The Minerals, Metals and Materials Society (USA) |
|
| 2 | PFAM II | 1992 | Chicago (Illinois, USA) |
![]() TMS The Minerals, Metals and Materials Society (USA) |
|
| 3 | PFAM III | 1993 | Pittsburgh (PA, USA) |
![]() TMS The Minerals, Metals and Materials Society (USA) |
|
| 4 | PFAM IV | 1995 | Cleveland (Ohio, USA) |
![]() TMS The Minerals, Metals and Materials Society (USA) |
|
| 5 | PFAM V | 1996 | Cincinnati (Ohio, USA) |
![]() TMS The Minerals, Metals and Materials Society (USA) |
|
| 6 | PFAM VI | 1997 | Singapore (Singapore) |
![]() Nanyang Technological University (Singapore) |
|
| 7 | PFAM VII | 1998 | Rosemont (Illinois) |
![]() TMS The Minerals, Metals and Materials Society (USA) |
|
| 8 | PFAM VIII | 1999 | Singapore (Singapore) |
![]() Nanyang Technological University (Singapore) |
|
| 9 | PFAM IX | 2000 | St Louis (USA) |
![]() TMS The Minerals, Metals and Materials Society (USA) |
|
| 10 | PFAM X | 2001 | Indianapolis (USA) |
![]() American Society for Materials International (ASM Int.) |
|
| 11 | PFAM XI | 2002 | Columbus (Ohio, USA) |
![]() American Society for Materials International (ASM Int.) |
|
| 12 | PFAM XII | 2003 | Pittsburgh (PA, USA) |
![]() American Society for Materials International (ASM Int.) |
|
| 13 | PFAM XIII | 2004 | Singapore (Singapore) |
![]() National University of Singapore (Singapore) |
|
| 14 | PFAM XIV | 2005 | Pittsburgh (PA, USA) |
![]() American Society for Materials International (ASM Int.) |
|
| 15 | PFAM XV | 2006 | Cincinnati (Ohio, USA) |
![]() American Society for Materials International (ASM Int.) |
|
| 16 | PFAM XVI | 2007 | Singapore (Singapore) |
![]() National University of Singapore (Singapore) |
|
| 17 | PFAM XVII | 2008 | New Delhi (India) |
![]() IIT (New Delhi) |
|
| 18 | PFAM XVIII | 2009 | Sendai (Japan) |
![]() Tohoku University + Japan Society for Promotion of Science |
|
| 19 | PFAM XIX | 2010 | Auckland (New Zealand) |
![]() The University of Auckland |
|
| 20 | PFAM XX | 2011 | Hong Kong City (Hong Kong) |
![]() The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong |
|
| 21 | PFAM XXI | 2012 | Guwahati (India) |
![]() IIT Guwahati |
|
| 22 | PFAM XXII | 2013 | Singapore (Singapore) |
![]() National University of Singapore (Singapore) |
|
| 23 | PFAM XXIII | 2014 | Roorkee (India) |
![]() IIT Roorkee |
|
| 24 | PFAM XXIV | 2015 | Osaka (Japan) |
![]() KANSAI University (Japan) |
|
| 25 | PFAM XXV | 2017 | Auckland (New Zealand) |
![]() The University of Auckland |
|
| 26 | PFAMXXVI | 2017 | Jeonju (S. Korea) |
![]() CHONBUK National University, South Korea |
|
| 27 | PFAM XXVII | 2019 | Jonkoping (Sweden) |
![]() Jonkoping Universit, Swedeny |
|
| 28 | PFAM XXVIII | 2020 | Chennai (India) |
![]() Vellore Institute of Technology (Chennai) |
|
| 29 | PFAM XXIX | 2023 | Tirupati (India) |
![]() IIT Tirupati |
|
| 30 | PAMFP XXX | 2024 | IIT Hyderabad (India) |
IA PMFP + IIT Hyderabad |
