Advances in Morphology Alteration and Defect Analysis of Materials

This editorial offers a thorough synopsis of 13 scientific articles disseminated in a special collection bearing the title “Morphological changes , controlled defects , and defect analysis in materials using state‐of‐the‐art techniques” in the esteemed journal Physica Status Solidi – Rapid Research Letters. This collection showcases recent advancements in tailoring material morphologies, investigating controlled disorders, and analyzing defects using state‐of‐the‐art experimental and computational methods. By synthesizing this diverse research, the editorial highlights the main themes addressed throughout the issue: the role of defects in functionality, the interplay between disorder and material properties, and methodological innovations enabling precise characterization. These articles illustrate the dynamic progress in materials science and point to future directions in defect engineering, morphology control, and advanced characterization techniques.