Held biennially since 1980, ISCMP is a well-established international forum dedicated to the dissemination of advanced research and the exchange of scientific ideas in condensed matter physics.
We are pleased to announce the upcoming edition of the 24th International School and Conference on Condensed Matter Physics (ISCMP 2026), taking place from 30 August to 4 September 2026 in St. Constantine and Helena, near Varna, Bulgaria.
The 2026 edition is centred on the theme:
Functional Materials for Sustainable Innovation and the Green Technology Transition: From Processing to Applications
ISCMP 2026 covers five thematic pillars in condensed matter physics and functional materials, spanning fundamental science to real-world applications.
Since its inauguration in 1980, the International School and Conference on Condensed Matter Physics (ISCMP) has been organised biennially by the Institute of Solid State Physics, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, in collaboration with international partners.
Over the years, ISCMP has established itself as a respected international forum for scientific exchange, bringing together leading researchers, early-career scientists, and PhD students in condensed matter physics.
The conference typically hosts over 120 participants from around the world and provides a platform for presenting recent advances, discussing emerging topics, and fostering collaborations across disciplines.
Selected contributions from the conference are traditionally published in proceedings volumes issued by leading international publishers, further contributing to the visibility and impact of the presented research.
ISCMP covers a broad and evolving range of topics in condensed matter physics and related interdisciplinary fields, including:
The thematic focus of each edition reflects current scientific challenges and technological developments.
Recent Progress in Advanced Materials and Applications
26 August - 26 August 2024
St. Constantin and Helena Resort, Varna, Bulgaria
Book of Abstracts >>
Conference Poster >>
State of the Art in Functional Materials & Technologies
(Dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the Institute of Solid State Physics)
29 August – 2 September 2022
St. Constantin and Helena Resort, Varna, Bulgaria
Book of Abstracts >>
Progress and Perspectives in Functional Materials
31 August – 4 September 2020
St. Constantin and Helena Resort, Varna, Bulgaria
Physics and Applications of Advanced and Multifunctional Materials
3 September – 7 September 2018
St. Constantin and Helena Resort, Varna, Bulgaria
Advances in Nanostructured Condensed Matter: Research and Innovations
August 28th - September 2nd, 2016
Varna, Bulgaria
Challenges of Nanoscale Science: Theory, Materials, Applications
(In memory of Nikolay Kirov; Dedicated to the 145th anniversary of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences)
September 1st – 6th, 2014
Varna, Bulgaria
Open Problems in Condensed Matter Physics, Biomedical Physics, and their Applications
Dedicated to the 40th anniversary of the Institute of Solid State Physics
September 2nd – 7th, 2012
Varna, Bulgaria
Progress in Solid State and Molecular Electronics, Ionics and Photonics
(in memoriam Joe Marshall)
August 29th - September 3rd, 2010
Varna, Bulgaria
Interfaces, Thin Solid Films and Biomolecular Layers
August 31st - September 5th, 2008
Varna, Bulgaria
Advances in the Micro and Nano Physics of Solid and Soft Matter
(dedicated to the 110 anniversary of Acad. George Nadjakov)
September 3rd - September 8th, 2006
Varna, Bulgaria
Advances in the Physics and Technology of Solids and Soft Condensed Matter
August 30th – September 3rd, 2004
Varna, Bulgaria
Modern Trends in Condensed Matter Science and Technology
September 1st – 6th, 2002
Varna, Bulgaria
Materials for Information Technology in the New Millennium
September 3rd – 8th, 2000
Varna, Bulgaria
Thin Film Materials and Devices – Developments in Science and Technology
September 1st – 4th, 1998
Varna, Bulgaria
Future Directionsin Thin Film Science and Technology
September 18th – 23rd, 1996
Varna, Bulgaria
Electronic, Optoelectronic and Magnetic Thin Films
September 18th – 23rd, 1994
Varna, Bulgaria
Electronic and Optoelectronic Materials for the 21st Century
September 19th – 26th, 1992
Varna, Bulgaria
New Physical Problems in Electronic Materials
September 21th – 29th, 1990
Varna, Bulgaria
Disordered Systems and New Materials
September 19th – 27th, 1988
Varna, Bulgaria
Molecular Electronics
September 18th – 27th, 1986
Varna ,
Nonlinear Phenomena in Solids
September 21st – 29th, 1984
Optical and Acoustic Waves in Solids – Modern Topics
September 23rd – October 1st, 1982
Modern Problems of Surface Physics
September 29th –
Varna , Bulgaria
