Dear Colleagues,

On behalf of the Organizing Committee and the Scientific Advisory Board of 110 world renowned experts it is my great pleasure to extend you a cordial invitation to participate in the 13th International Conference on Experimental Mechanics (ICEM13) to be held in the town of Alexandroupolis, Greece, July 1-6, 2007. ICEM13 is organized under the auspices of the European Association for Experimental Mechanics (EURASEM) and was sponsored by the Society for Experimental Mechanics (SEM), the British Society for Stain Measurement (BSSM), the German Society for Experimental Mechanics (GESA), the French Society of Mechanics (AFM), the Italian Society for the Analysis of Stresses (AIAS), the Japanese Society for Experimental Mechanics (JSEM), the Japanese Society of Materials Science (JSMS), and the European Structural Integrity Society (ESIS).

ICEM13 will focus in all aspects of experimental mechanics and will include two tracks devoted to experimental analysis of engineering materials and structures, and nanomaterials and nanostructures. Emphasis will be given to micro- and nano-electromechanical systems (MEMS and NEMS). The technical program of ICEM13 is the product of hard work and devotion of more than 110 world leading experts to whom I am greatly indebted. ICEM13 will comprise invited lectures by eminent academics from both sides of the Atlantic together with contributed oral and poster presentations covering all aspect of experimental mechanics. During the conference special symposia covering major areas of research activity organized by members of the Scientific Advisory Board will take place.

The attendees of ICEM13 will have the opportunity to interact with the most outstanding world leaders and get acquainted with the latest developments in the area of experimental analysis of engineering and nano materials and structures. ICEM13 will be a forum of university, industry and government interaction and exchange of ideas in an area of utmost scientific and technological importance.

I am sure that besides the superb technical program, you will enjoy the majestic city of Alexandroupolis with its unique beaches and scenic beauty, the areas of historical interest and archeological importance of the prefecture of Thrace, our full-day excursion to the nearby island of Thasos, the delicious local cuisine, and the traditional Greek hospitality. ICEM13 will be an unforgettable event from the scientific, social and recreational point of view.

Welcome to Alexandroupolis.

Emmanuel E. Gdoutos
ICEM13 Chairman