The International Conference on Mechanoluminescence and Novel Structural Health Diagnosis was initiated in 2011 by Prof. Chao-Nan Xu (AIST and Kyushu University at that time), and other distinguished scientists. This conference aims to provide an open academic platform for researchers around the world working in the fields of mechanoluminescence (ML) and advanced structural health diagnosis. It seeks to promote the development of materials science and accelerate the applications of advanced functional materials, devices, and sensing technologies.

Building on the resounding success of the previous four conferences in Fukuoka (2011), Shanghai (2013), Hong Kong (2017), and Daegu (2023), the 5th International Conference on Mechanoluminescence and Novel Structural Health Diagnosis (ML-5) will be held on November 28-30, 2025, in Xiamen, China.