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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Prof. Chihaya Adachi

OPERA, Kyushu University, Japan

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Soorathep Kheawhom

Chulalongkorn University, Thailand

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Prof. Ying-Hao Chu

National Tsing Hua University, Chainese 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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Dr. Adisorn Tuantranont

Thai Microelectronics Center (TMEC), NSTDA, Thailand

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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)

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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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Prof. Li-Chyong Chen

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

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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

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Symposium 2: Polymers, Biomaterials and Medical Devices

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Prof. Alejandro J. MĂ¼ller

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

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Prof. Yasuhiko Iwasak

Kansai University, Japan

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

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Prof. Lee Jae Young

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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Prof. Jianguo Tang

Qingdao University

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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

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Assoc. Prof. Chatchawal Wongchoosuk

Kasetsart University, Thailand

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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

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

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Prof. Thomas Anthopoulos

University of Manchester, UK

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Advancing the performance of printed organic photovoltaics

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Prof. Soo-Wohn Lee

Sun Moon University, South Korea

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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

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Prof. Daniel Packwood

Kyoto University, Japan

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Data science and computation for organic solar cells

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Assoc.Prof. Safakath Karuthedath

Tsing Hua University (Shenzhen), Chaina

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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

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Prof. Fabrice Goubard

CY Cergy Paris Université, France

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Assoc.Prof.Pierre-Henri Aubert

CY Cergy Paris Université, France

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Prof. Fei Guo

Jinan University, China

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Assoc. Prof. Nicola Gasparini

Imperial College London, UK

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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

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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

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Dr. Paul Hume

Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand

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Prof. Ho-Hsiu Chou

National Tsing Hua University (NTHU), China

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Dr. Fabrice Mathevet

Sorbonne Universitéu, France

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Prof. Li-Hsien Yeh

National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Chinese Taipei

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Prof. Martyn McLachlan

Imperial College London, UK

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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

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Prof. Seong-Min Bak

Yonsei University, South Korea

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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

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Prof. Huaiyu Shao

University of Macau

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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

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Engineered Polymer Electrolytes for Solid-State Lithium Metal