about REPM:

The Rare Earth Permanent Magnet (REPM) Workshop is a biennial event dedicated to advancing the science and technology of rare earth permanent magnets. It highlights the latest developments in the design and application of high-performance magnets for energy-related uses. The workshop encompasses both fundamental materials research conducted in academia and innovations in industrial applications, including motors, generators, and actuators. In addition to technical developments, the workshop will address critical issues related to rare earth resource availability and magnet recycling, with an emphasis on life cycle sustainability. Topics in fundamental research will include cutting-edge computational approaches—such as machine learning and data-driven accelerated materials discovery—novel alloy design strategies, and advanced processing and characterization techniques. The scope also extends to proposals for alternative magnets that do not rely on rare earth elements.

The workshop is planned and organized by the committee members listed below. Each edition is coordinated by a local organizing committee chaired by individuals appointed by the REPM Steering Committee. The meeting and program are developed in consultation with the Steering Committee and the International Advisory Committee.

International Committee （2025.8 - present)

REPM Steering Committee:

REPM International Advisory Committee:

REPM Honorary International Advisory Committee:

The History of REPM Conferences:

	Year	Venue	Chairs
28	REPM2025	Tsukuba, Japan	K. Hono (National Institute for Materials Science; NIMS) T. Ohkubo (National Institute for Materials Science; NIMS)
27	REPM2023	Birmingham, UK	A. Walton (University of Birmingham) D. Brown (University of Birmingham) R. Sheridan (University of Birmingham) V. Mann (University of Birmingham)
26	REPM2021	* REPM2020 moved to REPM2021, and was held virtually due to COVID-19.	George C. Hadjipanayis (University of Delaware) Jinfang Liu (Electron Energy Corporation)
25	REPM2018	Beijing, China	Jinbo Yang (Peking University) Ming Yue (Beijing University of Technology)
24	REPM2016	Darmstadt, Germany	Oliver Gutfleisch (Technische Universität Darmstadt) Matthias Katter (VACUUMSCHMELZE GmbH & Co. KG)
23	REPM2014	Annapolis, USA	G.C. Hadjipanayis (University of Delaware) C.H. Chen J.P. Liu
22	REPM2012	Nagasaki, Japan	H. Fukunaga (Nagasaki University) S. Sugimoto (Tohoku University)
21	REPM2010	Bled, Slovenia	S. Kobe (Jozef Stefan Institute) B. Saje (Kolektor Group d.o.o.)
20	REPM2008	Creta, Greece	Dimitris Niarchos
19	REPM2006	Beijing, China	Weng Tu-qing (CSM) Luo Yang Li Wei (CISRI)
18	2004	Annecy, France	Daniel Fruchart (CNRS) Dominique Givord (CNRS) Jean-Paul Yonnet (INPG)
17	2002	Delaware, USA	G.C. Hadjipanayis (University of Delaware) P. Campbell (Magnequench, Inc.)
16	2000	Sendai, Japan	H. Kaneko (Tohoku University) M. Homma (Tohoku University) M. Okada (Tohoku University)
15	1998	Dresden, Germany	L. Schultz (IFW Dresden) K.H. Muller (IFW Dresden)
14	1996	Sao Paulo, Brazil	F.P. Misell G.C. Hadjipanayis
13	1994	Birmingham, UK	I.R. Harris (University of Birmingham) A.E. Ray (University of Dayton)
12	1992	Canberra, Australia	R. Street (University of Western Australia) J. Cook (CSIRO)
11	1990	Pittsburgh, USA	S.G. Sankar (Carnegie Mellon University) K.J. Strnat（University of Dayton) W.E. Wallace
10	1989	Kyoto, Japan	K.J. Strnat (University of Dayton) T. Shinjo (Kyoto University)
9	1987	Bad Soden, Germany	Camillo Herget Hans Horst Mende
8	1985	Dayton, USA	K.J. Strnat (University of Dayton) M.S. Walmer (Electron Energy Corp.) C.M. Shaw (University of Dayton)
7	1983	Beijing, China	Li Dongying Wu Erzheng
6	1982	Vienna, Austria	J. Fidler (Vienna University of Technology) H. Kirchmayr (Vienna University of Technology) P. Skalicky (Vienna University of Technology)
5	1981	Roanoke, USA	K.J. Strnat (University of Dayton) J.F. Howlett R.J. Churchill (Kollmorgen Corp.)
4	1979	Hakone, Japan	H. Kaneko (Tohoku University) M. Honma (Tohoku University)
3	1978	San Diego, USA	H.L. Luo (University of California) K.J. Strnat (University of Dayton)
2	1976	Dayton, USA	K.J. Strnat (University of Dayton)
1	1974	Dayton, USA	K.J. Strnat (University of Dayton)

* The conferences' name has been changed as follows.

2006~ (#19~): REPM (International Workshop on Rare Earth and Future Permanent Magnets and Their Applications)

2004 (#18): International Workshop on High Performance Magnets and Their Applications

1985~2002 (#8~17): International Workshop on Rare-Earth Magnets and Their Applications

1974~1983 (#1~7): International Workshop on Rare Earth-Cobalt Permanent Magnets and Their Applications