XI Brazilian Conference on Rheology (BCR) 2026
General Information
The conference is supported by The Brazilian Society of Rheology, a member of The International Committee of Rheology. The event aims to bring together professionals, academics, and students fostering a multidisciplinary environment conducive to the dissemination of knowledge, exchange of ideas, and the establishment of partnerships and collaborations.
Areas of Interest
- Industrial rheology
- Polymeric fluids
- Blends and composites
- Emulsions, foams and interfacial rheology
- Colloids and glasses
- Microrheology and microfluidics
- Suspensions and granular materials
- Biomaterials and biological fluids
- Food rheology
- Viscoplasticity and thixotropy
- Advances in rheometric techniques and experimental methods
- Advances in constitutive equations
- Non-Newtonian fluid mechanics
XI BCR 2026
We are pleased to invite you to participate in the XI BRAZILIAN CONFERENCE ON RHEOLOGY (BCR 2026), to be held in Vitória, ES, from March 15th to 19th, 2026, at the Federal University of Espírito Santo (UFES). This event is supported by the Brazilian Society of Rheology (a member of the International Committee of Rheology) and organized by the Postgraduate Program in Mechanical Engineering at UFES.
The conference aims to foster the exchange of ideas and knowledge among Brazilian researchers in the field, strengthen Brazil’s international scientific presence, enhance the collaboration between academia and industry, and promote the field of Rheology within Brazil.
At the XI BRAZILIAN CONFERENCE ON RHEOLOGY 2026, a variety of topics will be addressed, including Rheology in industry, polymer blends and composites, biomaterials, and active drag reduction, among others. The event will feature lectures and technical sessions conducted in English, offering an excellent opportunity for Brazilian researchers to engage with distinguished national and international experts and discuss recent scientific and technological advances.
In addition to the conference, we invite you to explore Vitória, one of Brazil’s most scenic coastal cities. The capital of the state of Espírito Santo, Vitória was founded by the Portuguese in 1551. The city is situated on a river-marine island, surrounded by the Bay of Vitória and 34 other islands, with a portion of the municipality located on the mainland. Vitória boasts the 5th highest Human Development Index (HDI) among all Brazilian municipalities and was ranked by the UN as the second-best city to live in Brazil in 2015. In a 2017 survey, it ranked as the third-best Brazilian capital. The city enjoys a tropical climate, with an average temperature of 27°C in March.
Speakers
Cássio Machiaveli Oishi
Associate Professor, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, São Paulo State University (UNESP)
Seyed Mohammad Taghavii
Department of Chemical Engineering, Université Laval, Quebec, QC, Canada G1V 0A6
Commission
Edson José Soares – Chair
Laboratory of Rheology (LABREO)
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Universidade Federal do Espirito Santo, Avenida Fernando Ferrari, 514, Goiabeiras, ES, 29075-910, Brazil
Roney Leon Thompson – Technical chair
COPPE, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Centro de Tecnologia, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Ilha do Fundão, 21945-970 Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
Key Dates
Meeting: March 15th to 19th, 2026
Registration: March 15th, 2026
Abstract submission: November 1st, 2025
Abstract acceptance notification: November 15th, 2025
Complete paper submission: January 15th, 2026
Complete paper acceptance notification: February 15th, 2026
Areas of Interest
Industrial rheology
Polymeric fluids
Blends and composites
Emulsions, foams and interfacial rheology
Colloids and glasses
Microrheology and microfluidics
Suspensions and granular materials
Biomaterials and biological fluids
Food rheology
Viscoplasticity and thixotropy
Advances in rheometric techniques and experimental methods
Advances in constitutive equations
Non-Newtonian fluid mechanics
Registration
Upon payment of your BCR 2026 Registration Fee, you will be automatically granted a two-year membership with The Brazilian Society of Rheology. The registration fees for various categories are outlined in the following table:
| Registration type | Early bird – before December 15, 2025 | After December 15, 2025 |
| Full | R$ 550,00 | R$ 650,00 |
| Student/Postdoc | R$ 350,00 | R$ 450,00 |
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Abstract Submission proceedings and information
The deadline for abstract submission is November 01, 2025 for the oral and poster presentation. Any individual should only be designated as a speaker for at most one oral presentation. Acceptance will be on November 15, 2025. Those who have their abstracts accepted will be able to submit a complete paper (limited to 4 pages A4) by January 01, 2026. Full paper acceptance will be on February 15, 2026. The technical committee will select the three best papers, whose main authors will be exempt from the registration fee and will receive a certificate of best work. During the poster section, the technical committee will select the best poster, and its authors will receive a certificate.
Instructions for oral technical sessions
Both the abstract and the oral presentation are required to be in English. The allocated time for each presentation is 20 minutes, with the initial 15 minutes designated for uninterrupted oral exposition and an additional 5 minutes for questions and interactions with the audience. To ensure the smooth progression of the conference schedule, the chair of the session will strictly adhere to the allotted presentation time.
For your convenience, an LCD projector and computer are provided in the presentation room. Prior to the commencement of the session in which your work is scheduled, please ensure that you upload your presentation onto the computer.
Instructions for poster technical sessions
The poster should be prepared in English and adhere to the dimensions of 0.90 m (width) x 1.20 m (height). Please ensure that your poster follows the template provided below.
Best Poster Award 2026
The inaugural Best Poster Award at BCR 2026 encourages high-quality research in rheology and non-Newtonian fluids by students and postdocs, showcasing original, excellent work.
Criteria: Relevance of the topic to the field of rheology; Abstract Quality; Effectiveness and professionalism of the presentation; Clarity and quality of the discussions and conclusions; Significance and impact of the results and discoveries obtained.
A scientific technical committee evaluated the works and selected a winner of BCR 2024. The winner was:
Presenter: Matheus Pinto Xavier
Work Title: Displacement flow through enlared regions in annular ducts
Call for Submissions: SBR Best Graduate Work Award
Are you a Master’s or Doctoral graduate whose research has made a significant impact on the fascinating world of rheology and non-Newtonian fluids? Did you graduate from Brazilian universities?
The Brazilian Society of Rheology (SBR) is proud to announce the SBR Best Graduate Work Award, recognizing outstanding academic achievements at both the Master’s and Doctoral levels. This prestigious award celebrates innovative and high-quality research that advances our understanding of the deformation and flow of complex materials.
Why submit your work?
- Gain recognition for your hard work and significant contributions to the field.
- Showcase your research to a community of experts in rheology and non-Newtonian fluids.
- Enhance your academic and professional profile.
If your graduate work (master’s dissertation or PhD thesis) explores topics like complex fluid behavior, viscoelasticity, thixotropy, or any other area related to rheology and non-Newtonian fluid flow, we encourage you to apply!
You can find all the information about the award, including detailed submission guidelines and deadlines, at this link.
Don’t miss this opportunity to be recognized for your excellence in research!Do you have any questions about the award or the submission process? Please, write to [email protected]
Organization and sponsors
BCR XI 2026 is organized by Laboratory of Rheology (LABREO) at UFES, supported by CNPq, LABREO, and sponsored by Anton Paar and ReoTerm.
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