pt. 1. Methods for characterization of advanced ceramics -- pt. 2. Advanced carbons -- pt. 3. Advanced non-oxide ceramics -- pt. 4. Advanced ceramics related to energy generation and storage -- pt. 5. Advanced optical ceramics -- pt. 6. Advanced electroceramics -- pt. 7. Advanced bio- and medical ceramics -- pt. 8. Advanced combustion engine parts -- pt. 9. Advanced ceramics related to mechanical properties and fracture mechanics -- pt. 10. Advanced ceramic coating : science and technology -- pt. 11. Processing, and related materials, and their applications and properties.