F2) Advanced Materials and Technologies for Harsh Conditions
Chair(s): Roland Tay Yingjie (NTU), Sharon Nai Mui Ling (A*STAR) Co-Chair(s): Qiang Guo (Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China) Symposium Scope/Topics This symposium encompasses advanced materials, systems and technologies that exhibit exceptional properties or are engineered to perform under harsh conditions. It highlights innovations in materials with ultrahigh strength, unique thermal or electronic behavior, and resilience under intense conditions like high pressure, radiation, extreme temperatures, or corrosive media. Emphasizing both fundamental research and applied technologies, the symposium welcomes contributions spanning from atomic-scale insights to real-world applications such as energy systems, quantum applications, electronics and structural components designed for aerospace/space, deep-sea, healthcare, energy or high-impact scenarios. By bringing together leading researchers from academia and industries, this symposium aims to spark new dialogue and collaborations that align novel materials with exceptional properties to the demands of extreme environments, advancing the frontiers of engineering and technology. Topics include, but are not limited to, Intelligent/smart and functional materials; Design of metamaterials and metastructures; Quantum materials and electronic/photonic devices; Materials for quantum computing and sensing; Materials and systems for aerospace/space applications; Aerospace and space electronics and devices; Advanced ceramics, metal alloys, polymers, composites and coatings; Advanced structural and metamaterials; Protective and impact-resistant materials and design; 3D / 4D Additive manufacturing of materials and devices used under harsh conditions; Materials for energy storage and generation; High-temperature electronic materials; Materials with exceptional thermal behaviour; Materials and devices for underwater applications; Materials and devices for healthcare applications; Materials and devices for energy applications; Electromagnetic interference shielding materials; Radiation and single event effects; Reliability and materials failure; Environmentally-assisted cracking and materials degradation (e.g. corrosion, impact, thermal shock); Nanomechanics and failure physics; Computational and analytical modelling; AI/ML-driven materials discovery Invited Speakers Zonghoon Lee UNIST Dougal McCulloch RMIT Jia Xu Brian Sia NTU Changquan Lai NTU Carlos Portela MIT Damiano Pasini McGill University Jaiwei Chew Chalmers University Wei Zhai NUS Alexsandr Zinoviev UNSW Ramathasan Thevamaran University of Wisconsin Madison Jihun Oh KAIST David Rosen A*STAR Jihong Min NUS James Utama Surjadi NUS Punit Kumar NTU Vera Popovich TU Delft Peter Mayr Technical University of Munich This symposium encompasses advanced materials, systems and technologies that exhibit exceptional properties or are engineered to perform under harsh conditions. It highlights innovations in materials with ultrahigh strength, unique thermal or electronic behavior, and resilience under intense conditions like high pressure, radiation, extreme temperatures, or corrosive media. Emphasizing both fundamental research and applied technologies, the symposium welcomes contributions spanning from atomic-scale insights to real-world applications such as energy systems, quantum applications, electronics and structural components designed for aerospace/space, deep-sea, healthcare, energy or high-impact scenarios. By bringing together leading researchers from academia and industries, this symposium aims to spark new dialogue and collaborations that align novel materials with exceptional properties to the demands of extreme environments, advancing the frontiers of engineering and technology. Topics include, but are not limited to, Intelligent/smart and functional materials; Design of metamaterials and metastructures; Quantum materials and electronic/photonic devices; Materials for quantum computing and sensing; Materials and systems for aerospace/space applications; Aerospace and space electronics and devices; Advanced ceramics, metal alloys, polymers, composites and coatings; Advanced structural and metamaterials; Protective and impact-resistant materials and design; 3D / 4D Additive manufacturing of materials and devices used under harsh conditions; Materials for energy storage and generation; High-temperature electronic materials; Materials with exceptional thermal behaviour; Materials and devices for underwater applications; Materials and devices for healthcare applications; Materials and devices for energy applications; Electromagnetic interference shielding materials; Radiation and single event effects; Reliability and materials failure; Environmentally-assisted cracking and materials degradation (e.g. corrosion, impact, thermal shock); Nanomechanics and failure physics; Computational and analytical modelling; AI/ML-driven materials discovery Zonghoon Lee UNIST Dougal McCulloch RMIT Jia Xu Brian Sia NTU Changquan Lai NTU Carlos Portela MIT Damiano Pasini McGill University Jaiwei Chew Chalmers University Wei Zhai NUS Alexsandr Zinoviev UNSW Ramathasan Thevamaran University of Wisconsin Madison Jihun Oh KAIST David Rosen A*STAR Jihong Min NUS James Utama Surjadi NUS Punit Kumar NTU Vera Popovich TU Delft Peter Mayr Technical University of Munich
F1) Soft Materials for Robotics, Optoelectronics and Stretchable Devices
Chair(s): Le Yang (IMRE), Yu Jun Tan (NUS) Co-Chair(s): Martin Kaltenbrunner (Johannes Kepler University Linz, Austria), Philip Chow (Hong Kong University, Hong Kong China) Symposium Scope/Topics Soft materials have emerged as a groundbreaking class of materials with transformative potential across a multitude of scientific and engineering disciplines. In recent years, there has been an explosive surge of interest and innovation in the realm of soft materials. These materials are characterized by their unique mechanical (flexibility and adaptability) and optoelectronic properties (efficiency and versatility), and they have revolutionised multiple industries. Soft materials encompass a broad spectrum, including organic molecules/complexes, elastomers, hydrogels, polymers, and composites, each offering distinct properties that render them invaluable for a wide range of applications. This symposium aims to delve into the frontiers of such soft materials and their diverse applications in the fields of robotics, optoelectronics, and stretchable devices, offering a detailed and comprehensive perspective on this burgeoning field. The symposium is structured around three core themes. 1) Soft electronic materials, which will delve into the unique properties and applications of soft electronics, including their development, characterization, and integration into devices; 2) Smart and responsive materials, exploring materials that adapt to changing conditions and their role in autonomous systems and soft robotics; and 3) Light-emitting and optoelectronic materials, spotlighting materials for light emission, optoelectronic devices (photovoltaic, transistors, etc), and their potential impact on displays, communication, and energy-conversion/harvesting. These themes collectively offer a comprehensive exploration of the exciting world of soft materials and their diverse applications. Topics will include: Development, synthesis, fabrication and characterisation of novel soft, organic, flexible electronic materials Soft material-based and stimuli-responsive smart materials for actuators, sensors, and grippers Advances in flexible and stretchable devices Next generation organic materials for optoelectronic applications Emerging technologies for organic and flexible photovoltaics, light-emitting diodes, transistors, and other optoelectronic devices Organic and hybrid composites for flexible luminescent and upconversion applications Flexible, stretchable, wearable electronics, bioelectronics and sensors Computation-driven material design and performance of soft materials for functional devices Invited Speakers Dan Congreve Stanford Neil Greenham Cambridge Yuxin Liu NUS Renren Deng Zhejiang University Naoya Aizawa Hokkaido University Hironori Kaji Kyoto University Chihaya Adachi Kyushu University Seunghyup Yoo KAIST Wei Gao Caltech Richard Friend Cambridge Iain McCulloch Princeton Tae Woo Lee Seoul National University Xuanhe Zhao MIT Baodan Zhao Zhejiang University Sihong Wang University of Chicago Pei Qibing University of Macau Naoji Matsuhisa University of Tokyo Francesco Greco Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies Hong Chul Moon KAIST Bozhi Tian University of Chicago Xiwen Gong University of Michigan Jiheong Kang Seoul National University Daehyeong Kim Seoul National University Kenjiro Fukuda University of Osaka Wenlong Cheng Sydney University Guijin Zou Tsinghua University Tomoyuki Yokota University of Tokyo Soft materials have emerged as a groundbreaking class of materials with transformative potential across a multitude of scientific and engineering disciplines. In recent years, there has been an explosive surge of interest and innovation in the realm of soft materials. These materials are characterized by their unique mechanical (flexibility and adaptability) and optoelectronic properties (efficiency and versatility), and they have revolutionised multiple industries. Soft materials encompass a broad spectrum, including organic molecules/complexes, elastomers, hydrogels, polymers, and composites, each offering distinct properties that render them invaluable for a wide range of applications. This symposium aims to delve into the frontiers of such soft materials and their diverse applications in the fields of robotics, optoelectronics, and stretchable devices, offering a detailed and comprehensive perspective on this burgeoning field. The symposium is structured around three core themes. 1) Soft electronic materials, which will delve into the unique properties and applications of soft electronics, including their development, characterization, and integration into devices; 2) Smart and responsive materials, exploring materials that adapt to changing conditions and their role in autonomous systems and soft robotics; and 3) Light-emitting and optoelectronic materials, spotlighting materials for light emission, optoelectronic devices (photovoltaic, transistors, etc), and their potential impact on displays, communication, and energy-conversion/harvesting. These themes collectively offer a comprehensive exploration of the exciting world of soft materials and their diverse applications. Topics will include: Development, synthesis, fabrication and characterisation of novel soft, organic, flexible electronic materials Soft material-based and stimuli-responsive smart materials for actuators, sensors, and grippers Advances in flexible and stretchable devices Next generation organic materials for optoelectronic applications Emerging technologies for organic and flexible photovoltaics, light-emitting diodes, transistors, and other optoelectronic devices Organic and hybrid composites for flexible luminescent and upconversion applications Flexible, stretchable, wearable electronics, bioelectronics and sensors Computation-driven material design and performance of soft materials for functional devices Dan Congreve Stanford Neil Greenham Cambridge Yuxin Liu NUS Renren Deng Zhejiang University Naoya Aizawa Hokkaido University Hironori Kaji Kyoto University Chihaya Adachi Kyushu University Seunghyup Yoo KAIST Wei Gao Caltech Richard Friend Cambridge Iain McCulloch Princeton Tae Woo Lee Seoul National University Xuanhe Zhao MIT Baodan Zhao Zhejiang University Sihong Wang University of Chicago Pei Qibing University of Macau Naoji Matsuhisa University of Tokyo Francesco Greco Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies Hong Chul Moon KAIST Bozhi Tian University of Chicago Xiwen Gong University of Michigan Jiheong Kang Seoul National University Daehyeong Kim Seoul National University Kenjiro Fukuda University of Osaka Wenlong Cheng Sydney University Guijin Zou Tsinghua University Tomoyuki Yokota University of Tokyo
E6) Redox Flow Systems for Energy Storage, Carbon Capture, and Electrosynthesis
Chair(s): Yan Jing (NUS), Qing Wang (NUS) Co-Chair(s): Chunchun Ye (NTU), Anqi Wang (Kaust, Saudi Arabia), Eugene Beh (Quino Energy, USA) Symposium Scope/Topics Electrochemical flow systems offer a scalable and decoupled platform that not only enables large-scale, long-duration energy storage; but also functions as a continuous-flow reactor for electrification of chemical reactions. This symposium aims to explore the real-world application opportunities enabled by electrochemical flow systems, including flow batteries, electrochemical carbon capture, electrosynthesis, redox-mediated recycling, and redox-mediated desalination. By bringing together researchers from materials science, (electro)chemical engineering, and systems engineering, the symposium seeks to foster cross-disciplinary discussions and catalyze solutions that accelerate the translation of redox flow systems into next-generation energy and climate technologies. Topics to be covered: Redox flow batteries and redox-targeting systems Ion-exchange membranes, electrolytes and reactor engineering Electrochemically induced carbon capture and direct air capture Electrosynthesis and redox-mediated synthesis Redox-mediated recycling and desalination Invited Speakers To be confirmed Electrochemical flow systems offer a scalable and decoupled platform that not only enables large-scale, long-duration energy storage; but also functions as a continuous-flow reactor for electrification of chemical reactions. This symposium aims to explore the real-world application opportunities enabled by electrochemical flow systems, including flow batteries, electrochemical carbon capture, electrosynthesis, redox-mediated recycling, and redox-mediated desalination. By bringing together researchers from materials science, (electro)chemical engineering, and systems engineering, the symposium seeks to foster cross-disciplinary discussions and catalyze solutions that accelerate the translation of redox flow systems into next-generation energy and climate technologies. Topics to be covered: Redox flow batteries and redox-targeting systems Ion-exchange membranes, electrolytes and reactor engineering Electrochemically induced carbon capture and direct air capture Electrosynthesis and redox-mediated synthesis Redox-mediated recycling and desalination To be confirmed
E5) Surfaces and Interfaces in Solid Oxide Cells and Batteries: Advanced Materials and Circular Design for Sustainable Energy
Chair(s): Pei-Chen Su (NTU), Soorathep Kheawhom (Chulalongkorn University, Thailand) Co-Chair(s): Munekazu Motoyama (Kyushu University, Japan) Symposium Scope/Topics This symposium focuses on the critical roles of surface and interfacial phenomena in governing performance, stability, and sustainability in two major electrochemical energy technologies: solid oxide cells (SOCs), encompassing both fuel cells and electrolyzers, and rechargeable batteries, including lithium-based and emerging solid-state systems. By uniting these traditionally distinct communities, the symposium creates a unique platform to explore shared scientific challenges and accelerate innovation through cross-disciplinary strategies. In particular, the program will emphasize the convergence of advanced materials engineering, interface physics, and circular design principles to drive sustainable energy conversion and storage. I. Solid Oxide Cells (SOCs) Focus Interfacial ionic/electronic transport phenomena (e.g., O2- and H+ mobility) Thin-film and micro-scale SOC architectures for low-temperature operation Interface-induced degradation: dopant segregation, phase instability Modelling and prediction using DFT, MD, KMC, and AI-assisted frameworks II. Batteries Focus Solid-electrolyte interphases (SEI) and cathode–electrolyte interfaces Surface modification and coating strategies for improved stability in both liquid and solid-state batteries AI-guided design of interfaces for enhanced cycle life and safety Interface engineering for recyclability and circular economy compatibility III. Cross-Cutting Themes Advanced Characterization: In situ and operando probing of interfaces using synchrotron X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS), cryo-TEM, neutron scattering, and spectroscopy techniques Nanostructuring and Thin-Film Engineering: Coatings, heterointerfaces, and 3D-architectures to tune interfacial kinetics Data-Driven Design: Integration of machine learning and computational screening for accelerated interface discovery and optimization Sustainability and Circularity: Interfacial strategies that enhance device longevity, minimize critical materials usage, and enable more efficient recycling pathways Target Audience and Impact The symposium welcomes contributions from materials scientists, electrochemists, computational modelers, data scientists, and industry experts. It aims to stimulate dialogue across domains, promote early-career engagement, and foster collaborative solutions for next-generation energy systems. By highlighting interfaces as the linchpin of both performance and sustainability, the symposium directly supports ICMAT’s focus on Advanced Technologies for a Sustainable Future. Invited Speakers To be confirmed This symposium focuses on the critical roles of surface and interfacial phenomena in governing performance, stability, and sustainability in two major electrochemical energy technologies: solid oxide cells (SOCs), encompassing both fuel cells and electrolyzers, and rechargeable batteries, including lithium-based and emerging solid-state systems. By uniting these traditionally distinct communities, the symposium creates a unique platform to explore shared scientific challenges and accelerate innovation through cross-disciplinary strategies. In particular, the program will emphasize the convergence of advanced materials engineering, interface physics, and circular design principles to drive sustainable energy conversion and storage. I. Solid Oxide Cells (SOCs) Focus Interfacial ionic/electronic transport phenomena (e.g., O2- and H+ mobility) Thin-film and micro-scale SOC architectures for low-temperature operation Interface-induced degradation: dopant segregation, phase instability Modelling and prediction using DFT, MD, KMC, and AI-assisted frameworks II. Batteries Focus Solid-electrolyte interphases (SEI) and cathode–electrolyte interfaces Surface modification and coating strategies for improved stability in both liquid and solid-state batteries AI-guided design of interfaces for enhanced cycle life and safety Interface engineering for recyclability and circular economy compatibility III. Cross-Cutting Themes Advanced Characterization: In situ and operando probing of interfaces using synchrotron X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS), cryo-TEM, neutron scattering, and spectroscopy techniques Nanostructuring and Thin-Film Engineering: Coatings, heterointerfaces, and 3D-architectures to tune interfacial kinetics Data-Driven Design: Integration of machine learning and computational screening for accelerated interface discovery and optimization Sustainability and Circularity: Interfacial strategies that enhance device longevity, minimize critical materials usage, and enable more efficient recycling pathways Target Audience and Impact The symposium welcomes contributions from materials scientists, electrochemists, computational modelers, data scientists, and industry experts. It aims to stimulate dialogue across domains, promote early-career engagement, and foster collaborative solutions for next-generation energy systems. By highlighting interfaces as the linchpin of both performance and sustainability, the symposium directly supports ICMAT’s focus on Advanced Technologies for a Sustainable Future. To be confirmed
E4) Advanced Materials for Energy Storage and Decarbonization
Chair(s): Hui Ying Yang (NUS) Co-Chair(s): Le Yu (Beijing Unversity of Chemical Technology, China) Symposium Scope/Topics Advanced energy materials and next-generation storage technologies are crucial for enhancing energy efficiency, reducing costs, and enabling the integration of renewable energy sources. These advancements involve developing new materials for batteries, supercapacitors, and other energy storage devices. Key research areas include exploring novel materials like chalcogenides, vanadium-based compounds, graphene, and single-atom materials, as well as focusing on solid-state electrolytes and cost-effective alternatives to lithium-ion batteries. A symposium on Advanced Energy Materials and Next-Generation Storage Technologie is proposed for ICMAT 2027. We hope to cover a broad and interdisciplinary scope, and reflect the critical role these fields play in addressing global energy challenges. Based on common themes and recent conference scopes. The Key Themes and Research Areas include: Novel Materials for Energy Storage: Batteries: Li-ion batteries (advanced cathodes, anodes, electrolytes, separators) Post-Li-ion batteries: Na-ion, K-ion, Zn-ion, Mg-ion, Al-ion batteries Solid-state batteries (solid-state electrolytes, interfacial stability) Metal-air batteries (Li-air, Zn-air, etc.) Supercapacitors/Ultracapacitors: High-performance electrode materials (graphene, carbon nanotubes, metal oxides, conducting polymers) Hybrid supercapacitors Materials Discovery and Design: Novel Material Systems: Chalcogenides, vanadium-based compounds, MXenes, graphene and 2D materials, single-atom materials, covalent organic frameworks (COFs), metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), ferroelectric ceramics. Computational Materials Science: Density Functional Theory (DFT), molecular dynamics (MD), ab initio calculations, thermodynamic modeling, multiscale modeling, machine learning, and data-driven approaches for materials design and property prediction. High-throughput screening for new materials. Advanced Characterization Techniques: In-situ and Operando Techniques: Synchrotron X-ray diffraction, neutron scattering, microscopy (TEM, SEM), spectroscopy (XPS, NMR), atom probe tomography to understand electrochemical processes in real-time. Advanced Imaging and Diffraction: Revealing micro- to nano-scale features and dynamic structural/chemical changes. Sustainability and Lifecycle Aspects: Recycling, rejuvenation, and repurposing of energy storage devices. Lifecycle analysis and environmental impact assessment. Use of abundant and low-cost materials Invited Speakers To be confirmed Advanced energy materials and next-generation storage technologies are crucial for enhancing energy efficiency, reducing costs, and enabling the integration of renewable energy sources. These advancements involve developing new materials for batteries, supercapacitors, and other energy storage devices. Key research areas include exploring novel materials like chalcogenides, vanadium-based compounds, graphene, and single-atom materials, as well as focusing on solid-state electrolytes and cost-effective alternatives to lithium-ion batteries. A symposium on Advanced Energy Materials and Next-Generation Storage Technologie is proposed for ICMAT 2027. We hope to cover a broad and interdisciplinary scope, and reflect the critical role these fields play in addressing global energy challenges. Based on common themes and recent conference scopes. The Key Themes and Research Areas include: Novel Materials for Energy Storage: Batteries: Li-ion batteries (advanced cathodes, anodes, electrolytes, separators) Post-Li-ion batteries: Na-ion, K-ion, Zn-ion, Mg-ion, Al-ion batteries Solid-state batteries (solid-state electrolytes, interfacial stability) Metal-air batteries (Li-air, Zn-air, etc.) Supercapacitors/Ultracapacitors: High-performance electrode materials (graphene, carbon nanotubes, metal oxides, conducting polymers) Hybrid supercapacitors Materials Discovery and Design: Novel Material Systems: Chalcogenides, vanadium-based compounds, MXenes, graphene and 2D materials, single-atom materials, covalent organic frameworks (COFs), metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), ferroelectric ceramics. Computational Materials Science: Density Functional Theory (DFT), molecular dynamics (MD), ab initio calculations, thermodynamic modeling, multiscale modeling, machine learning, and data-driven approaches for materials design and property prediction. High-throughput screening for new materials. Advanced Characterization Techniques: In-situ and Operando Techniques: Synchrotron X-ray diffraction, neutron scattering, microscopy (TEM, SEM), spectroscopy (XPS, NMR), atom probe tomography to understand electrochemical processes in real-time. Advanced Imaging and Diffraction: Revealing micro- to nano-scale features and dynamic structural/chemical changes. Sustainability and Lifecycle Aspects: Recycling, rejuvenation, and repurposing of energy storage devices. Lifecycle analysis and environmental impact assessment. Use of abundant and low-cost materials To be confirmed
E3) Halide Perovskite Materials: From Synthesis to Light Emission, Photovoltaic and Quantum Applications
Chair(s): Nripan Mathews (NTU), Annalisa Bruno (NTU) Co-Chair(s): Subodh G. Mhaisalkar (NTU), Yi Hou (NUS/SERIS), Henk Bolink (Instituto de Ciencia Molecular (ICMol), University of Valencia, Spain) Symposium Scope/Topics This symposium will center on the progress made in the realm of halide perovskite materials, exploring their diverse applications such as photovoltaics, light emission, memory devices, sensing/detection, and quantum applications. Special emphasis will be placed on the efforts to expand the production of perovskite solar cells and the strategies leading to their integration into industrial processes. Topics likely to be discussed. Perovskite photovoltaics Perovskite LEDs Perovskite synthesis and stability advances Perovskite Quantum dots Perovskite based memories and switching devices Chemical and Photophysical characterization Lead free perovskites Large area perovskite printing techniques and methods Perovskite based Tandem Solar Cells Perovskites for Building Integration Photovoltaics Integrations (BIPV) Theoretical modeling and computational simulation Perovskite materials sensing/detection Quantum applications Invited Speakers To be confirmed This symposium will center on the progress made in the realm of halide perovskite materials, exploring their diverse applications such as photovoltaics, light emission, memory devices, sensing/detection, and quantum applications. Special emphasis will be placed on the efforts to expand the production of perovskite solar cells and the strategies leading to their integration into industrial processes. Topics likely to be discussed. Perovskite photovoltaics Perovskite LEDs Perovskite synthesis and stability advances Perovskite Quantum dots Perovskite based memories and switching devices Chemical and Photophysical characterization Lead free perovskites Large area perovskite printing techniques and methods Perovskite based Tandem Solar Cells Perovskites for Building Integration Photovoltaics Integrations (BIPV) Theoretical modeling and computational simulation Perovskite materials sensing/detection Quantum applications To be confirmed
E2) Emerging Inorganic Materials for Photovoltaics, Solar Energy Harvesting and Chemical Fuel Production: From Theory and Synthesis to Devices
Chair(s): Lydia Helena Wong (NTU), Yanwei Lum (NUS) Co-Chair(s): Jingshan Luo (Nankai University, China), Byungha Shin (KAIST, South Korea), Edgardo Saucedo (Universidad Politécnica de Cataluña, Spain), Virgil Andrei (NTU), Martina Schmid (University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany) Symposium Scope/Topics We invite submissions on emerging inorganic materials for photovoltaics, solar energy harvesting, solar-assisted water splitting and electrochemical CO₂ reduction. Examples include, but are not limited to, metal oxides (BiVO₄, Fe₂O₃, FeZrO₂, CuBiO, ZnFe₂O₄ and related compounds), chalcogenides and chalcogenide-based materials (Sb₂S₃, Sb₂Se₃, Se, CuSbS₂, Cu(In,Ga)(S,Se)₂, Cu₂ZnSn(S,Se)₄, chalcogenide perovskite and related compounds), metal nitrides (ZnSnN₂), metal oxynitrides (TiON, ZrON, TaON and related compounds), as well as other emerging inorganic semiconductors and energy materials. Contributions spanning theory, synthesis, characterization, device physics, stability and scalable manufacturing are welcome. Symposium scope: We invite submissions on emerging inorganic materials for photovoltaics, solar energy harvesting, solar-assisted water splitting and electrochemical CO₂ reduction. Topics include thin-film chalcogenide semiconductors, metal oxides, nitrides, oxynitrides and other emerging inorganic materials for solar energy conversion. Contributions addressing materials discovery, synthesis, advanced characterization, device engineering, integration, reliability, degradation, and scalable manufacturing are particularly encouraged. Subtopics include Synthesis, composition tuning and characterization of emerging inorganic photoabsorbers, charge-transport layers and transparent conductors. Thin-film chalcogenide materials and devices for photovoltaics and solar energy conversion. Multijunction, semitransparent, bifacial and flexible devices Theoretical prediction, modelling and computational design of novel inorganic materials. Advanced characterization, defect engineering and structure–property relationships. Nanostructuring strategies for emerging inorganic materials. New device architectures for photovoltaics, solar water splitting, photocatalysis, photoelectrochemistry and CO₂ reduction. Reliability, degradation mechanisms, long-term stability and recycling of energy conversion devices. Novel electrocatalyst design, synthesis and characterization for solar fuel production and CO₂ reduction. High-throughput techniques, data-driven approaches and machine-learning-assisted materials discovery. Novel approaches for enhancing light absorption, including up/down conversion, photonic structures and solar concentration. High-efficiency solar cells, solar fuel devices and photocatalytic systems. Building, infrastructure, agricultural and aquatic integration Scalable processing, manufacturing and integration of inorganic energy materials and devices. Invited Speakers Kazunari Domen University of Tokyo Aron Walsh Imperial College London Joel Ager UC Berkeley Robert Hoye University of Oxford Lianzhou Wang PolyU Hongkong Fatwa Abdi City University of Hong Kong Xiaojing Hao UNSW Ji-Hyun Jang UNIST Qingbo Meng Chinese Academy of Sciences Frank Osterloh UC Davis Paola Vivo Tampere University Jon Major University of Liverpool David Tilley University of Zurich F. Pelayo Garcia de Arquer Institute of Photonic Science Bart Vermang University of Hasselt Maarja Grössberg-Kuusk Talinn University of Technology Stela Canulescu Technical University Denmark Raquel Caballero CSIC We invite submissions on emerging inorganic materials for photovoltaics, solar energy harvesting, solar-assisted water splitting and electrochemical CO₂ reduction. Examples include, but are not limited to, metal oxides (BiVO₄, Fe₂O₃, FeZrO₂, CuBiO, ZnFe₂O₄ and related compounds), chalcogenides and chalcogenide-based materials (Sb₂S₃, Sb₂Se₃, Se, CuSbS₂, Cu(In,Ga)(S,Se)₂, Cu₂ZnSn(S,Se)₄, chalcogenide perovskite and related compounds), metal nitrides (ZnSnN₂), metal oxynitrides (TiON, ZrON, TaON and related compounds), as well as other emerging inorganic semiconductors and energy materials. Contributions spanning theory, synthesis, characterization, device physics, stability and scalable manufacturing are welcome. Symposium scope: We invite submissions on emerging inorganic materials for photovoltaics, solar energy harvesting, solar-assisted water splitting and electrochemical CO₂ reduction. Topics include thin-film chalcogenide semiconductors, metal oxides, nitrides, oxynitrides and other emerging inorganic materials for solar energy conversion. Contributions addressing materials discovery, synthesis, advanced characterization, device engineering, integration, reliability, degradation, and scalable manufacturing are particularly encouraged. Subtopics include Synthesis, composition tuning and characterization of emerging inorganic photoabsorbers, charge-transport layers and transparent conductors. Thin-film chalcogenide materials and devices for photovoltaics and solar energy conversion. Multijunction, semitransparent, bifacial and flexible devices Theoretical prediction, modelling and computational design of novel inorganic materials. Advanced characterization, defect engineering and structure–property relationships. Nanostructuring strategies for emerging inorganic materials. New device architectures for photovoltaics, solar water splitting, photocatalysis, photoelectrochemistry and CO₂ reduction. Reliability, degradation mechanisms, long-term stability and recycling of energy conversion devices. Novel electrocatalyst design, synthesis and characterization for solar fuel production and CO₂ reduction. High-throughput techniques, data-driven approaches and machine-learning-assisted materials discovery. Novel approaches for enhancing light absorption, including up/down conversion, photonic structures and solar concentration. High-efficiency solar cells, solar fuel devices and photocatalytic systems. Building, infrastructure, agricultural and aquatic integration Scalable processing, manufacturing and integration of inorganic energy materials and devices. Kazunari Domen University of Tokyo Aron Walsh Imperial College London Joel Ager UC Berkeley Robert Hoye University of Oxford Lianzhou Wang PolyU Hongkong Fatwa Abdi City University of Hong Kong Xiaojing Hao UNSW Ji-Hyun Jang UNIST Qingbo Meng Chinese Academy of Sciences Frank Osterloh UC Davis Paola Vivo Tampere University Jon Major University of Liverpool David Tilley University of Zurich F. Pelayo Garcia de Arquer Institute of Photonic Science Bart Vermang University of Hasselt Maarja Grössberg-Kuusk Talinn University of Technology Stela Canulescu Technical University Denmark Raquel Caballero CSIC
E1) Next Generation Electrochemical Energy Storage
Chair(s): Derrick Fam (IMRE), Stefan Adams (NUS) Co-Chair(s): Shirley Meng (University of Chicago, USA & NTU), Hong Li (Chinese Academy of Science, China), Palani Balaya (NUS) Symposium Scope/Topics Advanced Li-ion battery materials and devices Beyond Li-ion chemistry Battery materials and device characterisation Anode-free batteries Solid-state batteries Battery materials and cell modelling Battery safety analytics Next generation battery manufacturing Battery cell to pack Battery recycling strategies Invited Speakers To be confirmed Advanced Li-ion battery materials and devices Beyond Li-ion chemistry Battery materials and device characterisation Anode-free batteries Solid-state batteries Battery materials and cell modelling Battery safety analytics Next generation battery manufacturing Battery cell to pack Battery recycling strategies To be confirmed
D3) Oxide Thin films for Microelectronics
Chair(s): Huajun Liu (IMRE) Co-Chair(s): Renshaw Wang Xiao (NTU), Ying-Hao Chu (National Tsinghua University, Taiwan), Qian Li (Tsinghua University, China) Symposium Scope/Topics Functional oxide thin films play a pivotal role in advancing microelectronics technologies by enabling new device functionalities and improved performance. These materials exhibit a wide range of properties, including ferroelectricity, piezoelectricity, ion transport, superconductivity, and nonlinear optical responses, making them critical for applications in transistors, photonics, sensors, transducers, and emerging iontronic systems. Recent breakthroughs in the synthesis, characterization, and integration of functional oxide thin films have paved the way for transformative innovations in microelectronics. This symposium will focus on the latest advances in functional oxide thin films tailored for microelectronic applications. Emphasis will be placed on understanding and engineering their properties through epitaxial growth, defect and strain management, interface engineering, and integration with existing semiconductor platforms. In addition, studies exploring new processing techniques, in situ and operando characterizations, high-throughput experiments, and AI/ML-driven approaches for designing and optimizing oxide thin films will be encouraged. Abstracts will be solicited from (but not limited to): Experimental and theoretical studies of functional oxide thin films and heterostructures; Novel device architectures utilizing functional oxide materials; Fundamental studies of superconductivity, dielectric, optical, ferroelectric and piezoelectric properties; Integration of oxide thin films with conventional semiconductor platform and emerging two-dimensional materials (e.g. TMDC) and hybrid functional materials (e.g. metal halide perovskites). Symposium Topics: Precision Epitaxial Synthesis of Functional Oxide Thin Films: Techniques for controlled growth, including pulsed laser deposition, molecular beam epitaxy, and sputtering Freestanding oxide membranes: fabrication techniques to prepare freestanding oxide thin film membranes, their emerging functional properties and integration with Si platform Ferroelectric, Piezoelectric, and Iontronic Materials: Design and application of materials for energy-efficient memory, logic, and actuation Superconductivity: Fundamental mechanisms and applications in superconductive oxide thin films. Photonics and Optoelectronic Applications: Oxide thin films for light manipulation, waveguides, and optoelectronic integration Oxide Transistors and Next-Generation Devices: Novel channel materials and oxide-based field-effect transistors, integration with 2D materials Defect and Strain Engineering in Functional Oxides: Enhancing material performance through controlled defects, strain, and interface modifications In Situ and Operando Characterization Techniques: Advanced synchrotron X-ray, neutron scattering, optical spectroscopy, scanning probe and electron microscopy studies to probe materials under working device conditions Other functional oxides and advanced devices: magnetic, topological, high-k dielectrics, energy storage, catalysis and electrochemical devices. This symposium aims to bring together a diverse group of researchers working on oxide thin films and their applications in microelectronics, fostering discussions that will inspire the next wave of technological innovations. Invited Speakers To be confirmed Functional oxide thin films play a pivotal role in advancing microelectronics technologies by enabling new device functionalities and improved performance. These materials exhibit a wide range of properties, including ferroelectricity, piezoelectricity, ion transport, superconductivity, and nonlinear optical responses, making them critical for applications in transistors, photonics, sensors, transducers, and emerging iontronic systems. Recent breakthroughs in the synthesis, characterization, and integration of functional oxide thin films have paved the way for transformative innovations in microelectronics. This symposium will focus on the latest advances in functional oxide thin films tailored for microelectronic applications. Emphasis will be placed on understanding and engineering their properties through epitaxial growth, defect and strain management, interface engineering, and integration with existing semiconductor platforms. In addition, studies exploring new processing techniques, in situ and operando characterizations, high-throughput experiments, and AI/ML-driven approaches for designing and optimizing oxide thin films will be encouraged. Abstracts will be solicited from (but not limited to): Experimental and theoretical studies of functional oxide thin films and heterostructures; Novel device architectures utilizing functional oxide materials; Fundamental studies of superconductivity, dielectric, optical, ferroelectric and piezoelectric properties; Integration of oxide thin films with conventional semiconductor platform and emerging two-dimensional materials (e.g. TMDC) and hybrid functional materials (e.g. metal halide perovskites). Symposium Topics: Precision Epitaxial Synthesis of Functional Oxide Thin Films: Techniques for controlled growth, including pulsed laser deposition, molecular beam epitaxy, and sputtering Freestanding oxide membranes: fabrication techniques to prepare freestanding oxide thin film membranes, their emerging functional properties and integration with Si platform Ferroelectric, Piezoelectric, and Iontronic Materials: Design and application of materials for energy-efficient memory, logic, and actuation Superconductivity: Fundamental mechanisms and applications in superconductive oxide thin films. Photonics and Optoelectronic Applications: Oxide thin films for light manipulation, waveguides, and optoelectronic integration Oxide Transistors and Next-Generation Devices: Novel channel materials and oxide-based field-effect transistors, integration with 2D materials Defect and Strain Engineering in Functional Oxides: Enhancing material performance through controlled defects, strain, and interface modifications In Situ and Operando Characterization Techniques: Advanced synchrotron X-ray, neutron scattering, optical spectroscopy, scanning probe and electron microscopy studies to probe materials under working device conditions Other functional oxides and advanced devices: magnetic, topological, high-k dielectrics, energy storage, catalysis and electrochemical devices. This symposium aims to bring together a diverse group of researchers working on oxide thin films and their applications in microelectronics, fostering discussions that will inspire the next wave of technological innovations. To be confirmed
D2) Spin, Charge, and Magnetism in Two-Dimensional Heterostructures
Chair(s): Ahmet Avsar (NUS) Symposium Scope/Topics This symposium will explore the rapidly evolving field of two-dimensional (2D) van der Waals heterostructures, with a special focus on the intertwined phenomena of spin, charge, and magnetism. It aims to provide a platform for researchers working at the intersection of condensed matter physics, materials science, and spintronics, by highlighting the fundamental mechanisms and emergent phenomena in low-dimensional quantum materials. As the field matures, the integration of spin, charge, and topological degrees of freedom is unlocking new possibilities for electronic, magnetic, and spintronic devices. This symposium will bridge fundamental science with device-level applications, fostering dialogue between experimentalists and theorists across disciplines. Key themes will include novel electronic devices and their operations, spin-orbit coupling, magnetism, moiré phenomena, correlated states, and topological effects in 2D materials and their heterostructures. The symposium will also address the development of advanced characterization tools and device platforms that are crucial to unraveling and utilizing these complex interactions. Topics likely to be covered include: Next generation of transistors based on 2D materials and their heterostructures. Three-dimensional integration of two-dimensional field-effect transistors Quantum spintronics in 2D heterostructures: spin transport, manipulation, and detection Emergent magnetism in atomically thin materials and artificial heterostructures Proximity effects: interfacial exchange, spin-orbit, and topological coupling Moiré materials: correlated and magnetic states in twisted 2D systems Novel characterization techniques: spin-sensitive probes, NV magnetometry, STM/STS, and ultrafast optics Synthesis and integration of 2D materials with magnetic and topological functionalities Topological materials and altermagnetic systems: potential for spintronics Invited Speakers To be confirmed This symposium will explore the rapidly evolving field of two-dimensional (2D) van der Waals heterostructures, with a special focus on the intertwined phenomena of spin, charge, and magnetism. It aims to provide a platform for researchers working at the intersection of condensed matter physics, materials science, and spintronics, by highlighting the fundamental mechanisms and emergent phenomena in low-dimensional quantum materials. As the field matures, the integration of spin, charge, and topological degrees of freedom is unlocking new possibilities for electronic, magnetic, and spintronic devices. This symposium will bridge fundamental science with device-level applications, fostering dialogue between experimentalists and theorists across disciplines. Key themes will include novel electronic devices and their operations, spin-orbit coupling, magnetism, moiré phenomena, correlated states, and topological effects in 2D materials and their heterostructures. The symposium will also address the development of advanced characterization tools and device platforms that are crucial to unraveling and utilizing these complex interactions. Topics likely to be covered include: Next generation of transistors based on 2D materials and their heterostructures. Three-dimensional integration of two-dimensional field-effect transistors Quantum spintronics in 2D heterostructures: spin transport, manipulation, and detection Emergent magnetism in atomically thin materials and artificial heterostructures Proximity effects: interfacial exchange, spin-orbit, and topological coupling Moiré materials: correlated and magnetic states in twisted 2D systems Novel characterization techniques: spin-sensitive probes, NV magnetometry, STM/STS, and ultrafast optics Synthesis and integration of 2D materials with magnetic and topological functionalities Topological materials and altermagnetic systems: potential for spintronics To be confirmed
