IUMRS-ICEM 2026

the International Union of Materials Research Societies
The 19th International Conference on Electronic Materials 2026

28 June - 1 July 2026 , The Empress Convention Center, Chiang Mai, THAILAND

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Plenary Speakers

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Prof. Rodrigo Ferro Paiva Martins

NOVA School of Science and Technology, University Lisbon, Portugal

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Pioneering Sustainable Solutions: The Rise of Eco-Friendly Materials in Electronics

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Prof. Ying-Hao Chu

National Tsing Hua University, Chinese Taipei

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Soft Technology Beyond Polymers: Muscovite Mica as a Universal Platform for High-Performance Flexible Sensors and Actuators

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Prof. Xing Yi Ling

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

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Machine Learning-Assisted SERS Nanosensors for Predictive Applications

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Prof. Elvira Fortunato

FCT, University Lisbon, Portugal

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TBA

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Prof. Chihaya Adachi

OPERA, Kyushu University, Japan

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TBA

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Dr. Adisorn Tuantranont

Thai Microelectronics Center (TMEC), NSTDA, Thailand

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Graphene Electronics for Next Generation of Sensors and Energy Storages

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Soorathep Kheawhom

Chulalongkorn University, Thailand

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Beyond materials: Understanding electrochemical energy systems through operando science


Keynote & Invited Speakers

Symposium 1: Semiconductors, Photonic Materials and Devices

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Prof. Sinn-Wen Chen

President of MRS-Taiwan, National Tsing Hua University (NTHU), Chinese Taipei

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Interesting phenomena observed in electronic materials and at their joints: thermodynamics and kinetics

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Prof. Ana Cecilia Noguez Garrido

National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico

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Structure–Chirality–Optical Response Relationships in Semiconducting Carbon Nanotubes

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Prof. Sanjay Mathur

University of Cologne, Germany

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Semiconductor Oxide Materials Steering Hydrogen Transition

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Dr. Luan Tran

Formerly with Micron, TSMC and Bell Labs

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Novel Materials Enabling DUV Extension in Device Scaling During the First Quarter of 21st Century A Historical Case Study

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Emeritus Prof. Jenq-Gong Duh

National Tsing Hua University (NTHU), Chinese Taipei

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Influences of Cu1-xNix on the Rapid Formation, Grain Refinement, and Orientation Diversification of TLPB Microbumps in 3D-IC microelectronic packaging

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Prof. Li-Chyong Chen

Center for Condensed Matter Sciences & Center of Atomic Initiative for New Materials, National Taiwan University, Chinese Taipei

Keynote Speaker

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Transition Metal Dichalcogenides as Emerging Semiconductors: Growth, Doping/Alloying, Optical Properties, and Light-driven Applications

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sakon Rahong

King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, Thailand

Invited Speaker

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During the First Quarter of 21st Century A Historical Case Study

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Assoc. Prof. Chun-Yi Chen

Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan

Invited Speaker

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Metal@Semiconductor Yolk@Shell Nanostructures for Broadband Solar-to-Hydrogen Conversion

Symposium 2: Polymers, Biomaterials and Medical Devices

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Prof. Alejandro J. Müller

POLYMAT, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Spain

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Long-chain branches in linear semicrystalline polymers enhance overall crystallization by promoting homogeneous nucleation

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Prof. Suwabun Chirachanchai

The Petroleum and Petrochemical College, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand

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TBA

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Prof. Yasuhiko Iwasak

Kansai University, Japan

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Development of phosphorus-containing macromolecular therapeutics for the treatment of bone diseases.

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Prof. Minna Hakkarainen

KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden

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Sustainable polymers with built-in circularity

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Prof. Li Xu

A*STAR Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, Singapore

Invited Speaker

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Polymeric Materials for Sustainable Food Packaging

Symposium 3: Biosensors, Sensors, Flexible, and Wearable Electronics

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Prof. Jae Young Lee

Dean of Research, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, Oryong-dong, Buk-gu, Gwangju, South Korea

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TBA

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Prof. Jianguo Tang

Qingdao University, China

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TBA

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Prof. Maning Liu

Lund University, Sweden

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Quasi-2D Lead-Free Layered Double Perovskite Nanocrystals: A New Game Changer for Light-Converting Eco-Applications

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Dr. Weerakanya Maneeprakorn

National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), NSTDA, Thailand

Invited Speaker

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Assoc. Prof. Chatchawal Wongchoosuk

Kasetsart University, Thailand

Invited Speaker

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Quantum Dots–Based Gas and Chemical Sensors: From Fundamental Mechanisms to Real-World Applications

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Asst. Prof. Nadnudda Rodthongkum

Chulalongkorn University, Thailand

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Smart-Touch Biosensing: Non-Invasive Fingertip Analysis of Sweat Biomarker for Early Diagnostics

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Prof. Boon Tong Goh

University of Malaya (UM), Malaysia

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Engineering Morphology and Interfacial Properties of Silicide-based Nanowires for Electrochemical Energy Storage and Magnetic Applications

Symposium 4: Ferroelectric, Piezoelectric, and Triboelectric Materials and Devices

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Prof. Fei Li

Xi'an Jiaotong University, China

Keynote Speaker

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Recent Developments in Relaxor-PT Piezoelectric Ceramics and Crystals

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Prof. Hu Changzheng

Guilin University of Technology, China

Keynote Speaker

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Energy storage performance of SBN-based tungsten bronze structure relaxor ferroelectric ceramics

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Asst. Prof. Hyunwook Nam

Tokyo University of Science, Japan

Invited Speaker

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Quenching-Driven Enhancement of Thermal and Piezoelectric Stability in Bi-based Ferroelectrics

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Assoc. Prof. Viyada Harnchana

Khon Kaen University, Thailand

Invited Speaker

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Development of Sustainable Functional Materials for New Energy Technology

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Prof. Nengneng Luo

Guangxi University, China

Invited Speaker

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TBA

Symposium 5: Solar Cells and Optoelectronic Materials and Devices for Energy Harvesting

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Prof. Thomas Anthopoulos

University of Manchester, UK

Keynote Speaker

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Advancing the performance of printed organic photovoltaics

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Prof. Soo-Wohn Lee

Sun Moon University, South Korea

Keynote Speaker

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Upconversion Behavior for Energy Harvest and High-Temperature Spectral Properties of Yb/Ho- SiAlON, and Yb/ER-BiVO 4 Ceramics

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Distinguished Prof. Handong SUN

University of Macau, China

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Colloidal Semiconductor Topological Lasers

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Prof. Marina Freitag

University of Newcastle, UK

Invited Speaker

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TBA

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Prof. Daniel Packwood

Kyoto University, Japan

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Modeling coordination polymer interfaces for device simulations

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Assoc.Prof. Safakath Karuthedath

Tsing Hua University (Shenzhen), China

Invited Speaker

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Charge Carrier Dynamics in Organic Solar Cells

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Assoc.Prof. Aung Ko Ko Kyaw

Southern University of Science and Technology, China

Invited Speaker

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Emerging Organic Semiconductors for Photovoltaics

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Prof.Pierre-Henri Aubert

CY Cergy Paris Université, France

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Bridging 3D Carbon Foams and COF-Based Composites: A Multi-Scale Approach to Next-Generation Energy Storage

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Prof. Fei Guo

Jinan University, China

Invited Speaker

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Controlling Crystallization of Blade-coated Perovskite Thin-films for Multi-Junction Solar Cells

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Assoc. Prof. Nicola Gasparini

Imperial College London, UK

Invited Speaker

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NIR and SWIR light detection: next-generation organic photodetectors for imaging and biometric applications

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Asst. Prof. Shadi Fatayer

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology( KAUST), Saudi Arabia

Invited Speaker

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TBA

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Prof. Akinori Saeki

Osaka University, Japan

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Automated Experiments and Digital Transformation in Next-Generation Solar Cell Research

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Prof. Martin Heeney

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Saudi Arabia

Invited Speaker

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Development and application of short-wavelength infrared (SWIR) absorbing organic semiconductors

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Dr. Paul Hume

Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand

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Triplet formation and photo-switching in flexible molecular electron acceptors

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Prof. Ho-Hsiu Chou

National Tsing Hua University (NTHU), China

Invited Speaker

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Design and Synthesis of Semiconducting Polymers for Solar-driven Hydrogen Evolution from Water

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Dr. Fabrice Mathevet

Sorbonne Universitéu, France

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TBA

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Prof. Li-Hsien Yeh

National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Chinese Taipei

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Towards Ultrahigh Osmotic Energy Harvesting by MOF and COF Based Ionic Diode Membranes

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Prof. Martyn McLachlan

Imperial College London, UK

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Prof. Dr. Dong-Won Kang

Chung-Ang University, South Korea

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jongsung Park

Gyeongsang National University, South Korea

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Symposium 6: Batteries, Materials and Devices for Energy Storage

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Prof. Ru-Shi Liu

National Taiwan University, Chinese Taipei

Keynote Speaker

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Frontier Engineering of Solid-State Li-Ion and Metal-Air Batteries for High-Energy-Density Storage

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Prof. Seong-Min Bak

Yonsei University, South Korea

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Electronic Structure Evolution and Reaction Heterogeneity Across Battery Interfaces

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Prof. Mengyu Yan

Wuhan University of technology, China

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Field effect electrochemical energy storage devices

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Prof. Rajendra Kumar Singh

Banaras Hindu University, India

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TBA

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Prof. Huaiyu Shao

University of Macau, China

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Hydrogen vs. Lithium Ion Batteries for Energy Storage from Mobile to Stationary Applications

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Prof. Jae-Hyun Kim

Korean MRS, Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science & Technology, South Korea

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Engineered Polymer Electrolytes for Solid-State Lithium Metal

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Prof. Katlego Makgopa

Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa

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Enhancing the electrochemical efficiency of N-rGO using coal fly-ash derived SiO2 nanoparticles and m-COF for advanced supercapattery applications

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Prof. Somrerk Chandra-ambhorn

King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand

Keynote Speaker

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Degradation Mechanisms and Surface Modification of Ferritic Stainless Steels as Interconnect Materials for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells

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Prof. Zhao Xiaoxu

Peking University, China

Invited Speaker

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Atomic Defects in 2D Materials: Single-Image-Based Deep Learning Identification & Catalytic Platinum Anti-Substitutions

Symposium 7: Innovative Material Processing for Technological Applications

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Asst. Prof. Dr.-Ing. Sakhob Khumkoa

Suranaree University of Technology, Thailand

Keynote Speaker

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From Waste to Value: Integrated Battery Recycling Technology for Circular Manufacturing

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Prof. Hui Pan

University of Macau, China

Keynote Speaker

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Predictive Design of Electrocatalysts for CO2 Reduction

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Distinguished Prof. Hyacinthe Randriamahazaka

Université Paris Cité CNRS, France

Keynote Speaker

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Electroactive Materials for Sustainable Energy: From Basic Research to Applications

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Prof. Daniel H.C. Chua

National University of Singapore, Singapore

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Fabrication and Processing of scalable Electro-catalytical Materials for water splitting and fuel cells.

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Tohru Sekino

University of Osaka, Japan

Keynote Speaker

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Cold Sintering Processing of Ceramic-based Hybrids and Functional Oxides

Symposium 8: Instrumentation and Advanced Materials Characterization

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Dr. Chanchana Thanachayanont

MTEC, NSTDA, Thailand

Keynote Speaker

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Advanced Materials Characterization of Environmental Materials

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Dr. Annop Klamchuen

NANOTEC, NSTDA, Thailand

Keynote Speaker

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Advanced Characterization of ZrN Thin Films for Durable and High-Sensitivity Surface Enhanced Raman Substrate (SERS)

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Prof. Ravi Kumar

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, India

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Small-scale deformation and insitu characterisation of advanced ceramic materials: from high entropy oxides to additively manufactured ceramics

Symposium 9: AI-driven Electronics, IoT and Digital Technologies for Next-generation Innovations

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Prof. Tanaka Hirofumi

Kyushu Institute of Technology, Japan

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Material Computation Devices for Physical Reservoir AI and Security Systems

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Dr. Norbert Radacsi

The University of Edinburgh, UK

Keynote Speaker

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From Nanofibres to Intelligent Systems: Advanced Functional Materials Powering AI-Driven Electronics and Digital Health Technologies

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Prof. Yusuke Sakemi

Chiba Institute of Technology, Japan

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Ultra-Low-Power AI through Analog In-Memory Computing

Symposium 10: Recycling Materials and Environmentally-friendly Processing

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Prof. Zoubeida Ounaies

Pennsylvania State University, USA

Keynote Speaker

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Paiboon Sreearunothai

SIIT, Thammasat University, Thailand

Keynote Speaker

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Assoc. Prof. Wilaiwan Leenakul

Rajamangala University of Technology Phra Nakhon, Thailand

Invited Speaker

Symposium 11: Quantum Materials and Technologies

Speaker
Pierre Ferdinand P. Poudeu

University of Michigan, USA

Keynote Speaker

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Cu<sub>2</sub>Se-based Hierarchical Composites through Nanoscale Engineering

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Prof. Leong Chuan Kwek

Centre for Quantum Technologies, National University of Singapore, Singapore

Keynote Speaker

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Deep Neural Network in Integrated Photonic Architecture

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Asst. Prof. Dr. Narupon Chattrapiban

Chiang Mai University, Thailand

Invited Speaker

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Progress toward a neutral-atom based platform for quantum technology at Chiang Mai university

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Prof. Raúl Esquivel-Sirvent

Institute of Physics, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico

Invited Speaker

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First-Principles Insights into Near-Field Radiative Heat Transfer in Quantum Materials

Symposium 12: Industrial Perspectives in Materials and Innovation

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Assoc. Prof. Boonrat Lohwongwatana

Chulalongkorn University, Thailand

Keynote Speaker

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Dr. Jirut Wattoom

SCG Chemicals Co.Ltd, Thailand

Keynote Speaker
Dr. Narin Kaabbuathong

Life Science Innovation Department, PTT Innovation Institute, Thailand

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Symposium 13: Rare Earth, Critical Materials and its Applications

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Prof.Dr.David Bradley

University of Surrey, UK

Keynote Speaker

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Ultra-thin PTFE sheets as radiation responsive materials for polymer-based dosimetry

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Prof.Dr.C.K. Jayasankar

Vice President, Rare Earth Association of India, India

Keynote Speaker

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Bridging Spectral Conversion and Device Integration: Rare-Earth Doped Photonic Materials for Silicon Solar Cells

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Prof.Dr.Ying Tang

College of Physics and Electronic Information Engineering, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, Guangxi, China

Invited Speaker

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Rare-earth engineering for high-performance microwave dielectric ceramics: A study on wolframites, garnets, and olivines

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Prof.Dr.Jeong-Hwan Lee

Materials Science and Engineering, Inha University, South Korea

Invited Speaker

Abstract:
Platinum(II)-complexes for Efficient Organic Light-Emitting Diodes

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Assoc.Prof.Dr. Patarawagee Yasaka

Center of Excellence in Glass Technology and Materials Science, Nakhon Pathom Rajabhat University, Thailand

Invited Speaker

Abstract:
Comparative Study of Spectroscopic and Luminescence Properties of Tb³⁺-Doped Tellurite Glasses with ZnF₂ and ZnO

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Dr. Nuttawadee Intachai

Center of Radiation Research and Medical Imaging, Department of Radiologic Technology, Faculty of Associated Medical Science, Chiang Mai University, Thailand

Invited Speaker

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Development of Dual-Functional Gd3+-doped Glass with UVB Emission and Radiation Shielding Properties

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Asst.Prof.Dr.Piyachart Meejitpaisan

Center of Excellence in Glass Technology and Materials Science, Nakhon Pathom Rajabhat University, Thailand

Invited Speaker

Abstract:
Fast Luminescence Decay Characteristics and X-ray Imaging of CeF3 doped Alkaline Earth Phosphate Oxyfluoride Glasses for Medical X-ray Application

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Assoc.Prof.Dr. Somsak Dangtip

Thailand Nuclear Institute of Science and Technology, Thailand

Invited Speaker

Abstract:
Role of Thailand Institute of Nuclear Technology in Thailand’s Rare Earth Element Ecosystem