Chair(s): Tedrick Thomas Salim Lew (NUS), Mervin Chun-Yi Ang (NIE)
Co-Chair(s): Seonyeong Kwak (Seoul National University, South Korea)
Symposium Scope / Topics
This symposium will focus on the development and application of advanced materials and nanotechnologies to address pressing challenges in agriculture, aquaculture, food security, and environmental sustainability. Emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches, the symposium seeks to highlight innovations that enhance resource efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and build resilience against climate change. The scope spans from fundamental materials research to translational technologies with real-world impact in sustainable systems.
Likely topics include:
- Nanomaterials for crop protection, soil health, and nutrient delivery
- Biodegradable and bio-based materials for sustainable food packaging
- Sensors for real-time environmental or food monitoring
- Smart delivery systems for agrochemicals and biostimulants
- Biomaterials for agriculture and aquaculture
Keynote / Invited Speakers
| Michael Strano | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | USA |
| Giwon Lee | Kwangwoon University | South Korea |
| Hojung Kwak | Pukyong National University | South Korea |
| Kee Woei Ng | Nanyang Technological University | Singapore |
| Eleni Stavrinidou | Linköping University | Sweden |
| Yilin Zhang | Michigan State University | USA |
| Honghong Wu | Huazhong Agricultural University | China |
| Juan Pablo Giraldo | University of California Riverside | USA |
