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E7) Nanogenerators and Self-Powered Systems

admin — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 01:51:27 +0000

Chair(s): Weiguo Hu (Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China) Co-Chair(s): Chengkuo Lee (NUS) Symposium Scope / Topics The rapid development of functional materials, interface engineering, micro- and nanofabrication and low-power electronics has enabled nanogenerators to convert ubiquitous mechanical, thermal, fluidic and other ambient energy into usable electrical power and self-generated sensing signals. This symposium aims to provide an interdisciplinary forum for fundamental and applied research on nanogenerators and self-powered systems, spanning energy-conversion mechanisms, materials and interfaces, device architectures, fabrication and characterization, performance optimization, power management and system-level integration. Emphasis will be placed on flexible, wearable, biointegrated and environmentally robust systems that integrate energy harvesting, sensing, communication and intelligent data processing. The symposium welcomes theoretical, computational and experimental studies, as well as scalable manufacturing and application-oriented demonstrations for healthcare, human–machine interfaces, robotics, environmental and infrastructure monitoring, the Internet of Things and marine applications. Topics include, but are not limited to: Mechanisms and modeling of nanoscale energy conversion and charge transport Functional materials, nanostructures and interface engineering Wearable electronics, AI-enabled sensing, human–machine interfaces, robotics, artificial intelligence of things (AIoT) and blue energy and marine applications AI-assisted design and optimization of nanogenerators Triboelectric, piezoelectric, thermal, fluidic and hybrid nanogenerators Self-powered sensors, MEMS, electronic skin and bioelectronics Energy storage, self-powered systems and power-management circuits Piezotronic, piezophototronic, tribotronic, and tribovoltaic devices Keynote / Invited Speakers To be confirmed The rapid development of functional materials, interface engineering, micro- and nanofabrication and low-power electronics has enabled nanogenerators to convert ubiquitous mechanical, thermal, fluidic and other ambient energy into usable electrical power and self-generated sensing signals. This symposium aims to provide an interdisciplinary forum for fundamental and applied research on nanogenerators and self-powered systems, spanning energy-conversion mechanisms, materials and interfaces, device architectures, fabrication and characterization, performance optimization, power management and system-level integration. Emphasis will be placed on flexible, wearable, biointegrated and environmentally robust systems that integrate energy harvesting, sensing, communication and intelligent data processing. The symposium welcomes theoretical, computational and experimental studies, as well as scalable manufacturing and application-oriented demonstrations for healthcare, human–machine interfaces, robotics, environmental and infrastructure monitoring, the Internet of Things and marine applications. Topics include, but are not limited to: Mechanisms and modeling of nanoscale energy conversion and charge transport Functional materials, nanostructures and interface engineering Wearable electronics, AI-enabled sensing, human–machine interfaces, robotics, artificial intelligence of things (AIoT) and blue energy and marine applications AI-assisted design and optimization of nanogenerators Triboelectric, piezoelectric, thermal, fluidic and hybrid nanogenerators Self-powered sensors, MEMS, electronic skin and bioelectronics Energy storage, self-powered systems and power-management circuits Piezotronic, piezophototronic, tribotronic, and tribovoltaic devices To be confirmed

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F8) Advanced Fibers and Textile Materials

admin — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 04:46:16 +0000

Chair(s): Dalton Tay Chor Yong (NTU), Ronghui Wu (NTU)

Co-Chair(s): Kun Zhang (Donghua University, China), Mutsumi Kimura (Shinshu University, Japan), Jose Gabriel Martinez Gil (Linkoping University, Sweden), Christopher Hurren (Deakin University, Australia)

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I6) Advanced Fibers and Textile Materials

admin — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 04:21:15 +0000

Chair(s): Dalton Tay Chor Yong (NTU), Ronghui Wu (NTU)

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I5) AI-Accelerated Materials Discovery: From Atomistic Design to Autonomous Manufacturing

admin — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 04:20:59 +0000

Chair(s): Peichen Zhong (NUS), Kai Guo (A*STAR) Co-Chair(s): Chenru Duan (Deep Principles, Inc., China) Symposium Scope / Topics This symposium convenes researchers at the forefront of computational materials science to explore the convergence of artificial intelligence, generative modeling, and laboratory automation. While rooted in advances in atomistic simulations and machine learning potentials, this scope expands to encompass the entire materials lifecycle. We will examine how agentic AI and autonomous workflows are transcending traditional scale barriers, accelerating discovery not only in chemical synthesis but also in mechanical property optimization, processing, and manufacturing. By bridging the gap between theoretical generative design and practical real-world application, this forum aims to define the next generation of closed-loop, AI-driven materials science. Generative & Agentic AI: Development of generative models (VAEs, diffusion, flow-based), scientific LLMs, and multi-agent systems for materials design. Atomistic to Mesoscale Simulation: Machine learning interatomic potentials and statistical mechanical modeling for high-accuracy, large-scale simulations. Domain-Specific Acceleration: AI applications in optimizing mechanical, thermal, and electronic properties across diverse material classes (e.g., polymers, alloys, biomaterials). AI in Manufacturing & Processing: Integrating machine learning into process optimization, quality control, and scalable manufacturing workflows. Autonomous Experimentation: Self-driving laboratories, synthesizability prediction, and automated synthesis planning. Data & Benchmarking: Novel datasets, standardized benchmarks, and integration frameworks for closed-loop discovery. Keynote / Invited Speakers Invited Speakers Bijun Tang Nanyang Technological University Singapore Shyue Ping Ong National University of Singapore Singapore Qin Zhao Syracuse University USA Mingda Li MIT USA Aditi Krishnapriyan University of California Berkeley USA Zhigong Song Jiangnan University China Kuang Yu Yu ByteDance Seed (AI for Science) China Jingjie Yeo Cornell University USA Duo Zhang AI for Science Institute Beijing China Hangwei Qian A*STAR Singapore Piero Canepa Purdue University USA Aron Walsh Imperial College London UK KyuJung Jun Korea University South Korea This symposium convenes researchers at the forefront of computational materials science to explore the convergence of artificial intelligence, generative modeling, and laboratory automation. While rooted in advances in atomistic simulations and machine learning potentials, this scope expands to encompass the entire materials lifecycle. We will examine how agentic AI and autonomous workflows are transcending traditional scale barriers, accelerating discovery not only in chemical synthesis but also in mechanical property optimization, processing, and manufacturing. By bridging the gap between theoretical generative design and practical real-world application, this forum aims to define the next generation of closed-loop, AI-driven materials science. Generative & Agentic AI: Development of generative models (VAEs, diffusion, flow-based), scientific LLMs, and multi-agent systems for materials design. Atomistic to Mesoscale Simulation: Machine learning interatomic potentials and statistical mechanical modeling for high-accuracy, large-scale simulations. Domain-Specific Acceleration: AI applications in optimizing mechanical, thermal, and electronic properties across diverse material classes (e.g., polymers, alloys, biomaterials). AI in Manufacturing & Processing: Integrating machine learning into process optimization, quality control, and scalable manufacturing workflows. Autonomous Experimentation: Self-driving laboratories, synthesizability prediction, and automated synthesis planning. Data & Benchmarking: Novel datasets, standardized benchmarks, and integration frameworks for closed-loop discovery. Invited Speakers Bijun Tang Nanyang Technological University Singapore Shyue Ping Ong National University of Singapore Singapore Qin Zhao Syracuse University USA Mingda Li MIT USA Aditi Krishnapriyan University of California Berkeley USA Zhigong Song Jiangnan University China Kuang Yu Yu ByteDance Seed (AI for Science) China Jingjie Yeo Cornell University USA Duo Zhang AI for Science Institute Beijing China Hangwei Qian A*STAR Singapore Piero Canepa Purdue University USA Aron Walsh Imperial College London UK KyuJung Jun Korea University South Korea

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I4) Molecular and Ionic Transport in Nanoconfined Channels: Materials, Mechanisms, and Applications

admin — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 04:20:44 +0000

Chair(s): Sui Zhang (NUS), Jie Shen (NTU) Co-Chair(s): Rakesh Joshi (UNSW, Australia), Luda Wang (Peking University, China) Symposium Scope / Topics The study and control of fluids, pores, and channels at the nano- and sub-nanoscale has become a critical interdisciplinary research frontier with wide-ranging applications in energy, catalysis, healthcare, materials science, and environmental sustainability. This symposium aims to promote collaboration and the exchange of cutting-edge ideas by bringing together researchers working at the intersection of nanofluidics, materials design, and membrane science. Participants will have the opportunity to present their latest research and build valuable connections across disciplines. Key Topics: Fundamentals of nanofluidic transport in pores and channels Lithium and proton separation for power Nanofluidic sensing, sequencing, and single-molecule detection Ionic circuits and nanofluidic systems for information processing Carbon capture and selective gas separations Organic molecule separation and purification Ion-selective transport for catalysis and electrochemical energy systems Advanced nanomaterials for membranes and separation technologies Theoretical and computational modeling of nanofluidic phenomena Scalable fabrication methods for nanostructured membranes Keynote / Invited Speakers Invited Speakers Aleksandr Noy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory USA Chuanhua Duan Boston University USA Gongping Liu Nanjing Tech University China Hyung Gyu Parl Pohang University of Science and Technology South Korea Kumar Agraval Swiss Federal Technology Institute of Lausanne Switzerland Pengzhan Sun University of Macau China Ping Yu CAS China Piran Kidambi University of Florida USA Radha Boya University of Manchester UK Rohit Karnik MIT USA Shipeng Sun Nanjing Tech University China Slaven Garaj NUS Singapore Yahui Xue Shaanxi University of Science and Technology China Ryan Lively Georgia Institute of Technology USA The study and control of fluids, pores, and channels at the nano- and sub-nanoscale has become a critical interdisciplinary research frontier with wide-ranging applications in energy, catalysis, healthcare, materials science, and environmental sustainability. This symposium aims to promote collaboration and the exchange of cutting-edge ideas by bringing together researchers working at the intersection of nanofluidics, materials design, and membrane science. Participants will have the opportunity to present their latest research and build valuable connections across disciplines. Key Topics: Fundamentals of nanofluidic transport in pores and channels Lithium and proton separation for power Nanofluidic sensing, sequencing, and single-molecule detection Ionic circuits and nanofluidic systems for information processing Carbon capture and selective gas separations Organic molecule separation and purification Ion-selective transport for catalysis and electrochemical energy systems Advanced nanomaterials for membranes and separation technologies Theoretical and computational modeling of nanofluidic phenomena Scalable fabrication methods for nanostructured membranes Invited Speakers Aleksandr Noy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory USA Chuanhua Duan Boston University USA Gongping Liu Nanjing Tech University China Hyung Gyu Parl Pohang University of Science and Technology South Korea Kumar Agraval Swiss Federal Technology Institute of Lausanne Switzerland Pengzhan Sun University of Macau China Ping Yu CAS China Piran Kidambi University of Florida USA Radha Boya University of Manchester UK Rohit Karnik MIT USA Shipeng Sun Nanjing Tech University China Slaven Garaj NUS Singapore Yahui Xue Shaanxi University of Science and Technology China Ryan Lively Georgia Institute of Technology USA

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I3) Self-Driving Labs for Materials and Chemical Sciences

admin — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 04:20:30 +0000

Chair(s): Leonard Ng Wei Tat (NTU), Beatrice Soh (NUS) Co-Chair(s): Yang Bai (University of Toronto, Canada) Symposium Scope / Topics This symposium will focus on the emerging field of self-driving laboratories: autonomous research platforms that integrate automation and artificial intelligence (AI) to accelerate materials discovery and development. By tightly coupling experiments and theoretical calculations in a closed-loop framework, self-driving labs enable autonomous decision-making and continuous learning via rapid iteration. This dramatically reduces the time and cost associated with traditional materials discovery, across a broad range of materials system from catalysts to inorganics to polymers. This symposium aims to bring together materials scientists, AI experts and automation specialists to present recent advances and discuss challenges in developing self-driving laboratories. It will provide a forum for showcasing successful case studies and identifying the future directions of autonomous experimentation in materials science. The following topics are likely to be covered: Robotic platforms for high-throughput experimentation Integration of AI with automated synthesis and/or characterization workflows Development and deployment of digital twins for experimental systems Open-source tools and software for self-driving labs Ethical and safety considerations in autonomous research Keynote / Invited Speakers Invited Speakers Ryo Tamura National Institute for Materials Science Japan Shoichi Matsuda National Institute for Materials Science Japan Don Futaba National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology Japan Taro Hitosugi University of Tokyo Japan Udo Bach Monash University Australia Andy S Anker Technical University of Denmark Denmark Pepe Recatala-Gomez University of California, Berkeley United States Jae Wook Nam Seoul National University South Korea Jong Woo Lim Seoul National University South Korea Jayce Cheng Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, A*STAR Singapore Haobo Li Nanyang Technological University Singapore This symposium will focus on the emerging field of self-driving laboratories: autonomous research platforms that integrate automation and artificial intelligence (AI) to accelerate materials discovery and development. By tightly coupling experiments and theoretical calculations in a closed-loop framework, self-driving labs enable autonomous decision-making and continuous learning via rapid iteration. This dramatically reduces the time and cost associated with traditional materials discovery, across a broad range of materials system from catalysts to inorganics to polymers. This symposium aims to bring together materials scientists, AI experts and automation specialists to present recent advances and discuss challenges in developing self-driving laboratories. It will provide a forum for showcasing successful case studies and identifying the future directions of autonomous experimentation in materials science. The following topics are likely to be covered: Robotic platforms for high-throughput experimentation Integration of AI with automated synthesis and/or characterization workflows Development and deployment of digital twins for experimental systems Open-source tools and software for self-driving labs Ethical and safety considerations in autonomous research Invited Speakers Ryo Tamura National Institute for Materials Science Japan Shoichi Matsuda National Institute for Materials Science Japan Don Futaba National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology Japan Taro Hitosugi University of Tokyo Japan Udo Bach Monash University Australia Andy S Anker Technical University of Denmark Denmark Pepe Recatala-Gomez University of California, Berkeley United States Jae Wook Nam Seoul National University South Korea Jong Woo Lim Seoul National University South Korea Jayce Cheng Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, A*STAR Singapore Haobo Li Nanyang Technological University Singapore

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I2) Low-dimensional Materials: Computation, Materials and Device Concepts for Emerging Technologies

admin — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 04:20:19 +0000

Chair(s): Pin Ho (IMRE), Yee Sin Ang (SUTD) Co-Chair(s): Aaron Lau Chit Siong (Q.Inc, A*STAR), Shi-Jun Liang (Nanjing University, China) Symposium Scope / Topics The symposium will cover recent advances in low dimensional materials and devices, enabling emerging hybrid quantum, electronic, optical and thermoelectric functionalities for sustainable quantum technologies, bio-inspired computing systems, advanced semiconductor electronics and clean energy solutions. Topics of interest will include Low-dimensional materials (0-2D) enabled solutions to real world problems High throughput computation methods for exploring and predicting low-dimensional material space Device fabrication techniques tailored for low-dimensional materials Novel device concepts for exploitation of low-dimensional materials Advanced characterization techniques for low-dimensional materials Quantum transport and emerging phenomena in low-dimensional materials Industry perspectives and commercial opportunities for low-dimensional materials Keynote / Invited Speakers Invited Speakers Saptarshi Das Pennsylvania State University USA Yuerui Larry Lu Australian National University Australia David Estrada Boise State University USA Qihang Liu Southern University of Science and Technology China Song Cheng Tsinghua University China The symposium will cover recent advances in low dimensional materials and devices, enabling emerging hybrid quantum, electronic, optical and thermoelectric functionalities for sustainable quantum technologies, bio-inspired computing systems, advanced semiconductor electronics and clean energy solutions. Topics of interest will include Low-dimensional materials (0-2D) enabled solutions to real world problems High throughput computation methods for exploring and predicting low-dimensional material space Device fabrication techniques tailored for low-dimensional materials Novel device concepts for exploitation of low-dimensional materials Advanced characterization techniques for low-dimensional materials Quantum transport and emerging phenomena in low-dimensional materials Industry perspectives and commercial opportunities for low-dimensional materials Invited Speakers Saptarshi Das Pennsylvania State University USA Yuerui Larry Lu Australian National University Australia David Estrada Boise State University USA Qihang Liu Southern University of Science and Technology China Song Cheng Tsinghua University China

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I1) Advances in Nanofabrication & Applications

admin — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 04:18:23 +0000

Chair(s): Mingchao Zhang (NUS), Hong Liu (IMRE) Co-Chair(s): Jun Lu (NUS), Hao Zeng (Tampere University, Finland), Chaoqun Dong (Columbia University, USA) Symposium Scope / Topics This symposium focuses on the most recent developments in advanced nanofabrication technologies and novel materials engineering to address challenges of resolution, accuracy, scalability, and throughput. These technologies are key enablers for progress in nanophotonics, plasmonics, intelligent structures, and sensing. The symposium aims to unite researchers, engineers, and students to share achievements, discuss innovations, and identify scientific and technological challenges in nanofabrication and nanomanufacturing. Topics include: Polymeric nanostructures and thin films Advanced and unconventional nanofabrication 2D materials and van der Waals heterostructures 3D, 4D, free-form nanoprinting and direct laser writing Intelligent and functional materials for smart structures Extreme nanofabrication (sub-10-nm resolution) AI- and ML-assisted nanofabrication Scalable nanomanufacturing (e.g., nanoimprint lithography) Applications in photonics, nano-optics, plasmonics, electronics, sensing, display, and anti-counterfeiting Advanced manufacturing for biological system interfaces Keynote / Invited Speakers Invited Speakers Jongkuk Ko Gachon University South Korea Hang Zhang Eastern Institute of Technology, Ningbo China Hamed Shahsavan University of Waterloo Canada Bumchul Park Korea University South Korea Yinyin Bao University of Helsinki Finland Eva Blasco Heidelberg University (IMSEAM) Germany Tapajyoti Das Gupta IISc Bangalore India Yujia Zhang EPFL Switzerland Tawfique Hasan University of Cambridge United Kingdom Jadranka Travas-Sejdic University of Auckland New Zealand Junsuk Rho Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) South Korea Patrick Parkinson University of Manchester United Kingdom Chen Hou Tong Los Alamos National Laboratory United States Cheng Yu-chieh National Taipei University of Technology Taiwan, China Jinyao Tang The University of Hong Kong China Yuxing Yao Hong Kong University of Science and Technology China This symposium focuses on the most recent developments in advanced nanofabrication technologies and novel materials engineering to address challenges of resolution, accuracy, scalability, and throughput. These technologies are key enablers for progress in nanophotonics, plasmonics, intelligent structures, and sensing. The symposium aims to unite researchers, engineers, and students to share achievements, discuss innovations, and identify scientific and technological challenges in nanofabrication and nanomanufacturing. Topics include: Polymeric nanostructures and thin films Advanced and unconventional nanofabrication 2D materials and van der Waals heterostructures 3D, 4D, free-form nanoprinting and direct laser writing Intelligent and functional materials for smart structures Extreme nanofabrication (sub-10-nm resolution) AI- and ML-assisted nanofabrication Scalable nanomanufacturing (e.g., nanoimprint lithography) Applications in photonics, nano-optics, plasmonics, electronics, sensing, display, and anti-counterfeiting Advanced manufacturing for biological system interfaces Invited Speakers Jongkuk Ko Gachon University South Korea Hang Zhang Eastern Institute of Technology, Ningbo China Hamed Shahsavan University of Waterloo Canada Bumchul Park Korea University South Korea Yinyin Bao University of Helsinki Finland Eva Blasco Heidelberg University (IMSEAM) Germany Tapajyoti Das Gupta IISc Bangalore India Yujia Zhang EPFL Switzerland Tawfique Hasan University of Cambridge United Kingdom Jadranka Travas-Sejdic University of Auckland New Zealand Junsuk Rho Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) South Korea Patrick Parkinson University of Manchester United Kingdom Chen Hou Tong Los Alamos National Laboratory United States Cheng Yu-chieh National Taipei University of Technology Taiwan, China Jinyao Tang The University of Hong Kong China Yuxing Yao Hong Kong University of Science and Technology China

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H5) Polymer Additive, Composite and Manufacturing

admin — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 03:55:27 +0000

Chair(s): Masayuki Okoshi (Gifu University, Japan) Co-Chair(s): Tan Chin Hui (ALTECO Chemical), Kazuaki Sanada (Toyama Prefectural University, Japan) Symposium Scope / Topics Our session focuses on three key areas: polymer additives, composite materials, and manufacturing technologies. Polymer additives: We pursue sustainable material design by enhancing functionality and environmental adaptability. Composite materials: This sector emphasizes the development and evaluation of novel high-strength, lightweight composites, promoting broad applications in aerospace, automotive, and other industries. Manufacturing: Advanced production technologies and process optimization are targeted to establish high-quality and efficient manufacturing systems. Researchers and engineers from Asia and around the world will gather to integrate diverse knowledge and technologies, strengthen collaboration with industry, and generate comprehensive insights that contribute to solving global challenges and realizing a sustainable society. Topics: Composite Materials Polymer-based Materials – sustainability and circularity Flame retardants/Flame-retardant materials Polymer additives Evaluation method, simulation, material Informatics 3D printing Injection/press/extruder Keynote / Invited Speakers Invited Speakers Tomonaga Ueno Nagoya University Japan Our session focuses on three key areas: polymer additives, composite materials, and manufacturing technologies. Polymer additives: We pursue sustainable material design by enhancing functionality and environmental adaptability. Composite materials: This sector emphasizes the development and evaluation of novel high-strength, lightweight composites, promoting broad applications in aerospace, automotive, and other industries. Manufacturing: Advanced production technologies and process optimization are targeted to establish high-quality and efficient manufacturing systems. Researchers and engineers from Asia and around the world will gather to integrate diverse knowledge and technologies, strengthen collaboration with industry, and generate comprehensive insights that contribute to solving global challenges and realizing a sustainable society. Topics: Composite Materials Polymer-based Materials – sustainability and circularity Flame retardants/Flame-retardant materials Polymer additives Evaluation method, simulation, material Informatics 3D printing Injection/press/extruder Invited Speakers Tomonaga Ueno Nagoya University Japan

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H4) Biomass-Based Defossilisation Strategies for Sustainable Chemicals and Materials

admin — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 03:54:59 +0000

Chair(s): Kai Dan (IMRE), Li Zibiao (IMRE/NUS) Co-Chair(s): Yong Qian (South China University of Technology, China) Symposium Scope / Topics With increasing global emphasis on environmental sustainability and reducing dependency on petroleum-based feedstock, the development of renewable fuel, chemicals and materials has become critical. Among these, lignocellulosic biomass offers a promising alternative to fossil fuel due to its abundance and renewability. Beyond biorefinery and biomass conversion, functional materials derived from wood and other biomass sources are attracting widespread attention for applications in packaging, electronics, and energy storage. This symposium aims to gather researchers and industry professionals to exchange knowledge, showcase recent advances, and discuss future directions in the design, synthesis, processing, and application of biomass. This symposium will cover the following topics: Biorefinery and biomass valorization Green chemistry for biomass pre-treatment Biomass conversion to platform chemicals Green and sustainable technologies for biomass deconstruction Biomass-based materials Cellulose-derived functional materials (films, hydrogels, aerogels, electronics, 3D printing, sensors) Lignin-derived functional materials (nanoparticles, adhesives, resins, copolymers) Other functional materials from biomass Wood-derived materials and technologies Functional wood composites Bioinspired and hierarchical wood structures Transparent and modified/reprocessed wood Novel processing methods on wood Keynote / Invited Speakers Invited Speakers Adam Lee Griffith University Australia Karen Wilson Griffith University Australia Robert Abbel Bioeconomy Research Institute New Zealand Feng Jiang The University of British Columbia Canada Michinao Hashimoto SUTD Singapore Iris Yu NUS Singapore Bo Pang NUS Singapore Xinghong Zhang Zhejiang University China Junli Ren South China University of Technology China Xiaohui Wang South China University of Technology China Heyang Liu Zhejiang University of Science and Technology China With increasing global emphasis on environmental sustainability and reducing dependency on petroleum-based feedstock, the development of renewable fuel, chemicals and materials has become critical. Among these, lignocellulosic biomass offers a promising alternative to fossil fuel due to its abundance and renewability. Beyond biorefinery and biomass conversion, functional materials derived from wood and other biomass sources are attracting widespread attention for applications in packaging, electronics, and energy storage. This symposium aims to gather researchers and industry professionals to exchange knowledge, showcase recent advances, and discuss future directions in the design, synthesis, processing, and application of biomass. This symposium will cover the following topics: Biorefinery and biomass valorization Green chemistry for biomass pre-treatment Biomass conversion to platform chemicals Green and sustainable technologies for biomass deconstruction Biomass-based materials Cellulose-derived functional materials (films, hydrogels, aerogels, electronics, 3D printing, sensors) Lignin-derived functional materials (nanoparticles, adhesives, resins, copolymers) Other functional materials from biomass Wood-derived materials and technologies Functional wood composites Bioinspired and hierarchical wood structures Transparent and modified/reprocessed wood Novel processing methods on wood Invited Speakers Adam Lee Griffith University Australia Karen Wilson Griffith University Australia Robert Abbel Bioeconomy Research Institute New Zealand Feng Jiang The University of British Columbia Canada Michinao Hashimoto SUTD Singapore Iris Yu NUS Singapore Bo Pang NUS Singapore Xinghong Zhang Zhejiang University China Junli Ren South China University of Technology China Xiaohui Wang South China University of Technology China Heyang Liu Zhejiang University of Science and Technology China

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