S1. Polymer Synthesis and Characterization

SymposiumInvited SpeakerTitle of Presentation
S1Changle ChenCatalytic Synthesis of Polar Functionalized Polyolefins
University of Science and Technology of China
S1Tomoya HigashiharaGreen Synthesis of Semiconducting Polymers Based on Chain-Growth Condensation Polymerization
Yamagata University
S1Akira HiraoPrecise Synthesis of All Structural Possible Tetrablock Quaterpolymers by Methodology Combining Living Anionic Polymerization with Linking Chemistry Using 1:1 Addition Reaction
National Taiwan University
S1Takashi IshizoneAnionic Polymerization of 4-Acylstyrene Derivatives
Tokyo Institute of Technology
S1Zhibo LiSynthesis of Biobased Poly(γ-butylactone) and Its Copolymers via ROP
Qingdao University of Science and Technology
S1Zi-Chen LiTough and Recyclable Polyesters by Ring-opening Polymerization
Tough and Recyclable Polyesters by Ring-opening Polymerization
Peking University
S1Tsuyoshi MichinobuMetal-Free Click Chemistry for the Synthesis of Functional Polymers
Tokyo Institute of Technology
S1Chi-How PengBlock Copolymers of Less Activated Monomer and More Activated Monomer Synthesized by The Hybridization of CMRP and ATRP
National Tsing Hua University
S1Pranee PhinyocheepSynthesis of crosslinked polymeric ligand applied for atom transfer radical polymerization
Mahidol University
S1Swaminathan SivaramAliohatic Polyesters: A Platform for Desing of Sustainable Materials
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Pune
S1Toshikazu TakataStimuli-Responsive Polymers Driven by Reversible Polymer Topology Transformation
Tokyo Institute of Technology
S1Yuetao ZhangUltra-High-Molecular-Weight Polymers Produced by the “Immortal” Phosphine-Based "Frustrated Lewis Pair"
Jilin University
S1Youhua TaoPolymerization of Amino Acids: Challenge and Strategy
 Chinese Academy of Sciences

S2. Polymer Structure, Surface and Interface

SymposiumInvited SpeakerTitle of Presentation
S2Seokhoon AhnApplications of Nanomaterials through Controlling Interface Structures with Polymers
Korea Institute of Science and Technology
S2Taeshik EarmmeControl of the electron-transport layer interfaces in phosphorescent organic light-emitting diodes (PhOLEDs) by orthogonal solvent-processing
Hongik University
S2Teruaki HayakawaChemically-tailored Block Copolymers For Domain Orientation and Morphology Control in Thin Films
Tokyo Institute of Technology
S2Hiroshi JinnaiDynamical Characterization of Organic-Inorganic Interface in a Nano-Composite Using Electron Microscopy
Tohoku University
S2Jin Kon KimFabrication of sub-3nm Feature Size based on Block Copolymer Self-Assembly
Pohang University of Science and Technology
S2Jaseung KooDiffusion dynamics of polymer melts confined between two immiscible polymer-polymer interface
Chungnam National University
S2Ya-Sen SunCopolymer-Templated Carbon Nanostructures for Molecular Sensing
National Central University
S2Keiji TanakaImpact of Interfaces on Physical Properties of Polymers
Kyushu University
S2Wenke ZhangSingle-Molecule Study on the Force-Induced Melting of Polymer Single Crystals
Jilin University
S2Xia DongThe Origin of Memory Effects in the Crystallization of Polyamides: Role of Hydrogen Bonding
Chinese Academy of Sciences
S2Mingjie LiuTBD
Beihang University

S3. Functional and Self-assembled Materials

SymposiumInvited SpeakerTitle of Presentation
S3Redouane BorsaliSelf-assembly of Carbohydrate Block Copolymers: Nanoparticles and thin films
University Grenoble Alpes
S3Yeo-Wan ChiangBioinspired Block Copolymer Photonic Crystals
National Sun Yat-sen University
S3Chih-Feng HuangSynthesis of Novel Polymers with Incompatible Segments by Living Polymerizations toward the Applications of Nanomaterials
National Chung Hsing University
S3Takashi KatoNanostructured Liquid-Crystalline Materials for Water Treatment and Energy
The University of Tokyo
S3Jae-Suk LeeSynthesis of Bottlebrush Block Copolymers, Their Self-Assembly and 1D Photonic Crystals
Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology
S3Der-Jang LiawHigh Performance Polymer Materials: Synthesis, Optoelectric and Solar Energy Applications
National Taiwan University of Science and Technology
S3S. RamakrishnanFunctional Hyperbranched Polymers
Indian Institute of Science
S3Fumio SandaAggregation of Novel Polyurethanes Containing Diketopiperazine Moieties in the Main Chain
Kansai University
S3Toshifumi SatohDownsizing Feature of Microphase-separated Structures via Intramolecular Crosslinking of Block Copolymer
Hokkaido University
S3Guosong ChenProtein assembly driven by dual non-covalent interactions
Fudan University

S4. Polymers for Optoelectronics & Energy

SymposiumInvited SpeakerTitle of Presentation
S4Zhishan BoNon-Covalently Fused-Ring Acceptors for High Performance Organic Solar Cells
Beijing Normal University
S4Kilwon ChoMolecular Orientation Dependent Photon Harvesting and Exciton Dissociation in Organic Solar Cells
Pohang University of Science and Technology
S4Dong Hoon ChoiSingle-component Polymer Solar Cells Derived from a Fully Conjugated Donor-acceptor Block Copolymer
Korea University
S4Alex K-Y. JenTransformative Impact of Printable Solar Cells for Meeting Next-Generation Energy Demands
City University of Hong Kong
S4Jianguo MeiHigh Temperature Organic Semiconductors and Electronics
Purdue University
S4Hiroyuki NishidePolythiophenes for Solar-Driven Water Splitting
Waseda University
S4Joon Hak OhFlexible FET-Type Sensors Based on Nanoscopically Engineered Organic Semiconducting Materials
Seoul National University
S4Itaru Osakaπ-Conjugated Polymers Based on Fused Heteroaromatics for High-Performance Organic Photovoltaics
Hiroshima University
S4Kung-Hwa WeiAtom-varied side-chain conjugated polymers donors in non-fullerene photovoltaics efficiencies compared to machine learning prediction
National Chiao Tung University
S4Wei-Fang SuHigh Crystalline Isoindigo -Oligothiophene Alternating Copolymer for Solar Cell
National Taiwan University
S4Chi-Yang ChaoSingle-Ion Conducting Triblock Copolymer for Stable Lithium Electrodeposition
National Taiwan University

S5. Organic/Inorganic Hybrids and Nanocomposites

SymposiumInvited SpeakerTitle of Presentation
S5Kookheon CharNew Functional Materials Based on Sulfur Plastics
Seoul National University
S5Xiao Matthew HuBioinspired Toughening of Ultra-Crosslinked Hybrid Polymer and Geopolymer Network
Nanyang Technological University
S5Toyoko ImaeCharacteristics of cellulose nanofiber-based nanocomposites
National Taiwan University of Science and Technology
S5Yapei WangGreen electronics based on thermal-sensitive fluids
Renmin University of China
S5Jang Kyo KimThree-dimensional Graphene/Polymer Nanocomposites: Multi-functional Materials of Next Generation
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
S5Yaozu LiaoHigh surface area conjugated polymers: rational design and functions
Donghua University
S5Chang-Mou WuSelf-Floating Tungsten Bronze/Recycled Cellulose Triacetate Porous Fiber Membranes for Efficient Light-Driven Interfacial Water
National Taiwan University of Science and Technology
S5Kenji Takahashi

A New Cellulose Derivative for Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic

Kanazawa University

S6. Polymer Engineering & Processing

SymposiumInvited SpeakerTitle of Presentation
S6Hiroshi ItoNovel Fabrication of Tough Polymer Blends Obtained by Special Kneading Processing
Yamagata University
S6Syang-Peng RueiSynthesis and Characterization of Low Melting Point Bio-Polyamides with Hot Melt Adhesive Properties
National Taipei University of Technology
S6Dong Gi SeongProcess for mass production of carbon fiber reinforced composites
Pusan National University
S6Ganji ZhongFormation and manipulation of hierarchically oriented structure during polymer processing
Sichuan University

S7. Polymers for Biomaterials and Medicine

SymposiumInvited SpeakerTitle of Presentation
S7Ayse Zehra AroguzPolymeric scaffolds for tissue Engineering Applications
Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa
S7Yung ChangBio-inspired Polymeric Membranes in Medical Applications
Chung Yuan Christian University
S7Rusli DaikAnti-microbial Behaviour of Polymeric Biocides
Univesiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
S7Zhihua GanFunctional HPMA-based Copolymers for Anticancer Drug Delivery
Beijing University of Chemical Technology
S7Kazuhiko IshiharaBiocompatible poly(ether-ether-ketone) as implantable biomaterials
The University of Tokyo
S7Zhuang LiuBiomaterials to Boost Cancer Immunotherapy
Soochow University
S7Penny MartensDesign of Biosynthetic Hydrogels: Balancing the macroscopic and biological properties
UNSW Sydney
S7Jae Hyung ParkStimuli-Responsive Polymer Nanomedicines for Reactive Oxygen Species-Mediated Approach to Treat Cancer
Sungkyunkwan University
S7Yury ShchipunovCellulose Functionalization: New Approaches - Novel Materials
Russian Academy of Sciences
S7Decheng WuStimuli-Responsive Biomedical Hydrogels
Chinese Academy of Sciences