S1. Polymer Synthesis and Characterization
Symposium | Invited Speaker | Title of Presentation |
S1 | Changle Chen | Catalytic Synthesis of Polar Functionalized Polyolefins |
University of Science and Technology of China |
S1 | Tomoya Higashihara | Green Synthesis of Semiconducting Polymers Based on Chain-Growth Condensation Polymerization |
Yamagata University |
S1 | Akira Hirao | Precise Synthesis of All Structural Possible Tetrablock Quaterpolymers by Methodology Combining Living Anionic Polymerization with Linking Chemistry Using 1:1 Addition Reaction |
National Taiwan University |
S1 | Takashi Ishizone | Anionic Polymerization of 4-Acylstyrene Derivatives |
Tokyo Institute of Technology |
S1 | Zhibo Li | Synthesis of Biobased Poly(γ-butylactone) and Its Copolymers via ROP |
Qingdao University of Science and Technology |
S1 | Zi-Chen Li | Tough and Recyclable Polyesters by Ring-opening Polymerization Tough and Recyclable Polyesters by Ring-opening Polymerization |
Peking University |
S1 | Tsuyoshi Michinobu | Metal-Free Click Chemistry for the Synthesis of Functional Polymers |
Tokyo Institute of Technology |
S1 | Chi-How Peng | Block Copolymers of Less Activated Monomer and More Activated Monomer Synthesized by The Hybridization of CMRP and ATRP |
National Tsing Hua University |
S1 | Pranee Phinyocheep | Synthesis of crosslinked polymeric ligand applied for atom transfer radical polymerization |
Mahidol University |
S1 | Swaminathan Sivaram | Aliohatic Polyesters: A Platform for Desing of Sustainable Materials |
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Pune |
S1 | Toshikazu Takata | Stimuli-Responsive Polymers Driven by Reversible Polymer Topology Transformation |
Tokyo Institute of Technology |
S1 | Yuetao Zhang | Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight Polymers Produced by the “Immortal” Phosphine-Based "Frustrated Lewis Pair" |
Jilin University |
S1 | Youhua Tao | Polymerization of Amino Acids: Challenge and Strategy |
Chinese Academy of Sciences |
S2. Polymer Structure, Surface and Interface
Symposium | Invited Speaker | Title of Presentation |
S2 | Seokhoon Ahn | Applications of Nanomaterials through Controlling Interface Structures with Polymers |
Korea Institute of Science and Technology |
S2 | Taeshik Earmme | Control of the electron-transport layer interfaces in phosphorescent organic light-emitting diodes (PhOLEDs) by orthogonal solvent-processing |
Hongik University |
S2 | Teruaki Hayakawa | Chemically-tailored Block Copolymers For Domain Orientation and Morphology Control in Thin Films |
Tokyo Institute of Technology |
S2 | Hiroshi Jinnai | Dynamical Characterization of Organic-Inorganic Interface in a Nano-Composite Using Electron Microscopy |
Tohoku University |
S2 | Jin Kon Kim | Fabrication of sub-3nm Feature Size based on Block Copolymer Self-Assembly |
Pohang University of Science and Technology |
S2 | Jaseung Koo | Diffusion dynamics of polymer melts confined between two immiscible polymer-polymer interface |
Chungnam National University |
S2 | Ya-Sen Sun | Copolymer-Templated Carbon Nanostructures for Molecular Sensing |
National Central University |
S2 | Keiji Tanaka | Impact of Interfaces on Physical Properties of Polymers |
Kyushu University |
S2 | Wenke Zhang | Single-Molecule Study on the Force-Induced Melting of Polymer Single Crystals |
Jilin University |
S2 | Xia Dong | The Origin of Memory Effects in the Crystallization of Polyamides: Role of Hydrogen Bonding |
Chinese Academy of Sciences |
S2 | Mingjie Liu | TBD |
Beihang University |
S3. Functional and Self-assembled Materials
Symposium | Invited Speaker | Title of Presentation |
S3 | Redouane Borsali | Self-assembly of Carbohydrate Block Copolymers: Nanoparticles and thin films |
University Grenoble Alpes |
S3 | Yeo-Wan Chiang | Bioinspired Block Copolymer Photonic Crystals |
National Sun Yat-sen University |
S3 | Chih-Feng Huang | Synthesis of Novel Polymers with Incompatible Segments by Living Polymerizations toward the Applications of Nanomaterials |
National Chung Hsing University |
S3 | Takashi Kato | Nanostructured Liquid-Crystalline Materials for Water Treatment and Energy |
The University of Tokyo |
S3 | Jae-Suk Lee | Synthesis of Bottlebrush Block Copolymers, Their Self-Assembly and 1D Photonic Crystals |
Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology |
S3 | Der-Jang Liaw | High Performance Polymer Materials: Synthesis, Optoelectric and Solar Energy Applications |
National Taiwan University of Science and Technology |
S3 | S. Ramakrishnan | Functional Hyperbranched Polymers |
Indian Institute of Science |
S3 | Fumio Sanda | Aggregation of Novel Polyurethanes Containing Diketopiperazine Moieties in the Main Chain |
Kansai University |
S3 | Toshifumi Satoh | Downsizing Feature of Microphase-separated Structures via Intramolecular Crosslinking of Block Copolymer |
Hokkaido University |
S3 | Guosong Chen | Protein assembly driven by dual non-covalent interactions |
Fudan University |
S4. Polymers for Optoelectronics & Energy
Symposium | Invited Speaker | Title of Presentation |
S4 | Zhishan Bo | Non-Covalently Fused-Ring Acceptors for High Performance Organic Solar Cells |
Beijing Normal University |
S4 | Kilwon Cho | Molecular Orientation Dependent Photon Harvesting and Exciton Dissociation in Organic Solar Cells |
Pohang University of Science and Technology |
S4 | Dong Hoon Choi | Single-component Polymer Solar Cells Derived from a Fully Conjugated Donor-acceptor Block Copolymer |
Korea University |
S4 | Alex K-Y. Jen | Transformative Impact of Printable Solar Cells for Meeting Next-Generation Energy Demands |
City University of Hong Kong |
S4 | Jianguo Mei | High Temperature Organic Semiconductors and Electronics |
Purdue University |
S4 | Hiroyuki Nishide | Polythiophenes for Solar-Driven Water Splitting |
Waseda University |
S4 | Joon Hak Oh | Flexible FET-Type Sensors Based on Nanoscopically Engineered Organic Semiconducting Materials |
Seoul National University |
S4 | Itaru Osaka | π-Conjugated Polymers Based on Fused Heteroaromatics for High-Performance Organic Photovoltaics |
Hiroshima University |
S4 | Kung-Hwa Wei | Atom-varied side-chain conjugated polymers donors in non-fullerene photovoltaics efficiencies compared to machine learning prediction |
National Chiao Tung University |
S4 | Wei-Fang Su | High Crystalline Isoindigo -Oligothiophene Alternating Copolymer for Solar Cell |
National Taiwan University |
S4 | Chi-Yang Chao | Single-Ion Conducting Triblock Copolymer for Stable Lithium Electrodeposition |
National Taiwan University |
S5. Organic/Inorganic Hybrids and Nanocomposites
Symposium | Invited Speaker | Title of Presentation |
S5 | Kookheon Char | New Functional Materials Based on Sulfur Plastics |
Seoul National University |
S5 | Xiao Matthew Hu | Bioinspired Toughening of Ultra-Crosslinked Hybrid Polymer and Geopolymer Network |
Nanyang Technological University |
S5 | Toyoko Imae | Characteristics of cellulose nanofiber-based nanocomposites |
National Taiwan University of Science and Technology |
S5 | Yapei Wang | Green electronics based on thermal-sensitive fluids |
Renmin University of China |
S5 | Jang Kyo Kim | Three-dimensional Graphene/Polymer Nanocomposites: Multi-functional Materials of Next Generation |
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology |
S5 | Yaozu Liao | High surface area conjugated polymers: rational design and functions |
Donghua University |
S5 | Chang-Mou Wu | Self-Floating Tungsten Bronze/Recycled Cellulose Triacetate Porous Fiber Membranes for Efficient Light-Driven Interfacial Water |
National Taiwan University of Science and Technology |
S5 | Kenji Takahashi | A New Cellulose Derivative for Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic |
Kanazawa University |
S6. Polymer Engineering & Processing
Symposium | Invited Speaker | Title of Presentation |
S6 | Hiroshi Ito | Novel Fabrication of Tough Polymer Blends Obtained by Special Kneading Processing |
Yamagata University |
S6 | Syang-Peng Ruei | Synthesis and Characterization of Low Melting Point Bio-Polyamides with Hot Melt Adhesive Properties |
National Taipei University of Technology |
S6 | Dong Gi Seong | Process for mass production of carbon fiber reinforced composites |
Pusan National University |
S6 | Ganji Zhong | Formation and manipulation of hierarchically oriented structure during polymer processing |
Sichuan University |
S7. Polymers for Biomaterials and Medicine
Symposium | Invited Speaker | Title of Presentation |
S7 | Ayse Zehra Aroguz | Polymeric scaffolds for tissue Engineering Applications |
Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa |
S7 | Yung Chang | Bio-inspired Polymeric Membranes in Medical Applications |
Chung Yuan Christian University |
S7 | Rusli Daik | Anti-microbial Behaviour of Polymeric Biocides |
Univesiti Kebangsaan Malaysia |
S7 | Zhihua Gan | Functional HPMA-based Copolymers for Anticancer Drug Delivery |
Beijing University of Chemical Technology |
S7 | Kazuhiko Ishihara | Biocompatible poly(ether-ether-ketone) as implantable biomaterials |
The University of Tokyo |
S7 | Zhuang Liu | Biomaterials to Boost Cancer Immunotherapy |
Soochow University |
S7 | Penny Martens | Design of Biosynthetic Hydrogels: Balancing the macroscopic and biological properties |
UNSW Sydney |
S7 | Jae Hyung Park | Stimuli-Responsive Polymer Nanomedicines for Reactive Oxygen Species-Mediated Approach to Treat Cancer |
Sungkyunkwan University |
S7 | Yury Shchipunov | Cellulose Functionalization: New Approaches - Novel Materials |
Russian Academy of Sciences |
S7 | Decheng Wu | Stimuli-Responsive Biomedical Hydrogels |
Chinese Academy of Sciences |