UFGNSM is an international biennial conference which focuses on different topics related to ultrafine and nanostructured materials. Initiated by the School of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, University of Tehran, the first event was held in 2007. Since then, UFGNSM conference has been held thanks to the efforts of the organizers and, of course, its valued participants. Supported by its local and International Advisory Board (IAB), UFGNSM has attracted audience from around the world within past 16 years. After 8 successful events, the conference is now considered as a place where experts come together discussing their latest findings in the field of nanostructured materials.