About the Symposium
We are delighted to announce the upcoming International Symposium on Functionalization and Applications of Soft/Hard Materials (Soft/Hard 2025). This symposium will bring together leading researchers, industry experts, and young scientists from around the globe to discuss the latest advancements in the functionalization and applications of both soft and hard materials. The event will serve as a platform for stimulating interdisciplinary collaborations and exploring new research opportunities in materials science.
Venue Information
- Oral Presentations: Co-Learning House II, Room C606
- Poster Presentations: Co-Learning House II, Room C607
Symposium Topics
- Functionalization of Soft Materials
- Functionalization of Hard Materials
- Hybrid Materials and Composites
- Applications in Electronics, Optics, and Robotics
- Advanced Characterization Techniques
- Sustainable and Biocompatible Material Development
- Emerging Technologies in Material Applications
Keynote Speakers
We are honored to host the following distinguished invited speakers:
- Prof. Hyoung Seop Kim, POSTECH
- Prof. Pierre Audebert, University of Limoges
- Prof. Prabu Sankar Ganesan, Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad
- Prof. Andrey Iljin, Universität Münster
- Prof. Benjamin Guennec, Tokyo Denki University
- Dr. Takuya Mori, Nitto Denko Co.
Important Dates
- Deadline for Registration: December 23, 2024
- Abstract Submission Deadline: January 10, 2025
- Symposium Dates: January 30–February 2, 2025
View the full program and abstracts here: Program Details & Abstracts
Registration & Fee
Registration Fee: Free of charge
Abstract Submission Guidelines: Download Submission Guidelines
Submission Portal: Submit Your Abstract
Registration Form: Register Here
Organizer
Research Center for Advanced Materials, Ritsumeikan University
Financial Support
- A-SETP, JST
- KAKENHI Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B), JSPS
- KAKENHI Grant-in-Aid for Challenging Research (Exploratory), JSPS
- The Research Organization of Science and Technology
Contact Information
Symposium Secretariat: Prof. Osamu Tsutsumi (Department of Applied Chemistry, Ritsumeikan University)
Email: tsutsumi@sk.ritsumei.ac.jp