The lecturers, who are the backbone of the course, have been carefully selected because of their expertise as well as their ability to communicate in a clear way. The course language is English, and complete lecture notes will be provided. Active participation of the attendants is emphasised, and ample time is allowed for questions and discussion.

Lecturers:

Dr. Christophe Sigli

Constellium Technology Center, France

Professor João Quinta da Fonseca

University of Manchester, UK

Professor Joseph Robson 

University of Manchester, UK 

Dr. Irmgard Weißensteiner 

Montanuniversität Leoben 

Dr. Olaf Engler

Speira GmBH, R&D Bonn, Germany

Professor B. Holmedal

The Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway

Professor R. Holmestad

The Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway

Professor O.S. Hopperstad

The Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway 

Professor Y. Li 

The Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway

Professor K. Marthinsen

The Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway 

Assoc. Professor Tomas Manik 

The Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway 

Dr. Jostein Røyset

Hydro Aluminium, Norway 

Assistant professor Mami Mihara-Narita

Department of Physical Science and Engineering, Nagoya Institute of Technology, Japan