Chair(s): Ajayan Vinu (University of Newcastle, Australia), Lan Fu (Australian National University, Australia), Jun Min Xue (NUS)
Co-Chair(s): Peng Cao (University of Auckland, New Zealand), R Murugavel (IIT Bombay, India)
Symposium Scope/Topics
Nanostructured materials have emerged as a central pillar of modern materials science, enabling transformative advances across energy, environmental sustainability, electronics, photonics, quantum and healthcare technologies. The precise design and engineering of nanostructures including nanoporous materials, low-dimensional systems, and hierarchical architectures, allow unprecedented control over surface chemistry, mechanical, electronic and optical properties, and catalytic performance. These capabilities are critical for addressing global challenges such as sustainable energy production, carbon capture, water purification, and next-generation electronic, optical and biomedical technologies.
Australia has developed a vibrant and globally competitive materials research ecosystem, with strong capabilities spanning advanced nanomaterials synthesis, characterization, theory, and device integration. At the same time, the Asia-Pacific region—particularly through platforms such as the ICMAT, has become a major hub for frontier research in nanoscience and emerging materials. Strengthening collaborations between Australian researchers and the broader international materials community is therefore essential to accelerate innovation and translate fundamental discoveries into technological impact.
This symposium, organised by the Australian Materials Research Society (AMRS) and in collaboration with Singapore Materials Research Society (S-MRS) within the ICMAT framework, aims to provide a dedicated platform to showcase leading research from Australia while fostering strong scientific connections with researchers across Asia and the global materials research community. The symposium will highlight recent breakthroughs in the design, synthesis, characterization, and applications of advanced nanostructures and promote interdisciplinary collaborations among scientists working at the interface of chemistry, physics, materials science, and engineering.
By bringing together leading researchers, emerging investigators, and industry partners, the symposium will facilitate knowledge exchange, build strategic partnerships, and strengthen the international visibility of Australian materials research within the broader ICMAT community. It will also provide opportunities for collaborative initiatives, joint research programs, and student exchanges between Australian institutions and leading research centers worldwide.
Topics Likely to be Covered
- Synthesis, fabrication and characterisation of advanced nanostructures and functional materials
- Nanoporous materials and porous frameworks for catalysis, adsorption, and separations
- Nanomaterials and structures for clean energy generation, storage and environmental sustainability
- Nanomaterials and structures for electronic, photonic and optoelectronic applications
- Biomaterials and nanostructures for healthcare, diagnostics, and biomedical applications
Invited Speakers
To be confirmed
