This proceedings volume includes papers covering a broad selection of topics related to advanced materials processing and fabrication. Contents: Nonmetallic materials (4 papers) ? Advanced metallic alloys (6 papers) ? Materials for hydrogen storage and energy conversion (6 papers) ? Nanocrystalline and amorphous materials (6 papers) ? Nanometals and metal-matrix composites (6 papers) ? Composite materials (6 papers) ? Metals and composites (4 papers)