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We are pleased to announce an Electron Microscopy Image Contest as part of the upcoming 4th International Materials Technologies and Metallurgy Conference on 2-3 October 2025.

This special event is organized in memory of Hasan Hüseyin Sezer, who dedicated over 30 years of service to Istanbul Technical University as a laboratory manager. His invaluable contributions to numerous research projects, undergraduate and graduate theses, and the development and management of laboratory facilities have left a lasting legacy in our community.

About the Contest:

We welcome all microscopy enthusiasts to submit compelling electron microscopy images for this contest. Participation is optional, but we encourage you to showcase your creativity and technical expertise. The first-place winner will be awarded a cash prize of 3,000 TL, while the second and third-place winners will each be presented with a certificate of achievement. The awards will be conferred at the ceremony announcing the winners during the MTM 2025 Conference

Submission Criteria – What Makes a Winning Image?

  • Artistic/Aesthetic Impact: Eye-catching and visually striking.
  • Composition: Well-balanced layout, appropriate brightness/contrast, effective use of color.
  • Technical Quality: Free of artifacts like charging or astigmatism; sharp focus; appropriate choice of detector and accelerating voltage (preferably lower voltage).
  • Image Processing: Competent and careful use of enhancement tools and colorization (if applied).

The original image must be part of your oral or poster presentation at the conference.

Submission Details:

To submit an image, please complete the short form below and send it along with your image(s):

  • Full Name
  • Affiliation (University/Company)
  • Email Address
  • Subject of the Image
  • Microscopy Methods Used (TEM, SEM, EPMA)
  • Microscope Model
  • Additional Comments
    (e.g., technique, application, purpose of the image, or what you aim to highlight)

Please send your entry to [secretariat@imtmc.tr] by [September 26, 2025].

We look forward to your participation and to celebrating both scientific excellence and visual artistry in microscopy. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.

On behalf of the Organizing Committee