The 4th International Characterization Symposium aims to share and discuss ideas and both theoretical and practical knowledge about approaches, problems, new trends, applications, technology, competencies, tests, analyzes and standards in materials science.

Materials Science covers resources focusing on Characterization and Testing techniques used to evaluate and test materials. These techniques include physical, chemical, morphological, surface, non-destructive testing, diffraction analysis, electron microscopy, electron spectroscopy, ion beam analysis, mechanical testing, optical characterization, and scanning tunneling microscopy.