The International Institute for the Science of Sintering (IISS) is an academic association, international, voluntary, independent, non-governmental and non-profit organization. The IISS was established in 1968 in Belgrade, SR Serbia, Yugoslavia by fifteen eminent scientists from 10 different countries, with the main goal to promote excellence in science and technology of sintering and related phenomena at the international level.
Within the scope of IISS activities, the following are particularly significant:
The main sources of the IISS funding come from:
The members of the IISS are leading experts with a notable record of publications, patents and innovations in the science and technology of sintering and related phenomena. The recruitment process is highly selective to uphold the high scientific standards of the Institute.
The total number of elected members is 163, of which today are 76 active (honorary, full and corresponding members), 30 are non-active and 57 are deceased, who have made a large contribution to this area. CV's and the accompanying list of IISS member publications represent a database in the science and technology of sintering, where people can get acquainted with the achievements in this field.