The thirteenth international workshop on advanced smart materials and smart structures technology will be held at the University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan on July 22-23, 2017. This workshop is organized by the AsianPacific Network of Centers for Research in Smart Structures Technology (ANCRiSST), which was established in 2002 and currently consists of 24 research institutions. The purpose of the workshop is to assess the current progress of smart materials and structures technologies and to develop synergies among researchers in various disciplines from different countries that will facilitate joint research projects that are of such scope and magnitude that cannot be easily carried out by the individual centers. This workshop will consist of keynote lectures, technical presentations, and panel discussions. Technical papers are sought in all areas related to smart materials and smart structures. Contributions of papers from non-ANCRiSST members are also welcome.