Conference Program

Conference Program for International Conference for
Leading and Young Materials Scientists (IC-LYMS 2012)
Dear Colleagues and Friends,
2012 International Conference for
Leading and Young Materials
Scientists (IC-LYMS 2012) will be
held in Zhuhai, China during Dec
16-20 2012.
IC-LYMS 2012 is being held every
year and intends to provide a
platform for the exchange and
networking between top scientists, emerging young researchers, and students
across a wide spectrum of materials science and engineering. We would like you to
invite you to participate in IC-LYMS 2012. Your active participation is the key to the
success of this conference.
Yours Sincerely,
IC-LYMS 2012 Committee
Asia Pacific Society for Materials Science (APSMR)
www.golden-academy.org
Organizing Committee Members of IC-LYMS 2012 (Dec 16 -20 2012)
CONFERENCE ORGANIZERS
Prof. Wenbo Du (Beijing University of Technology)
Prof. Yanwu Zhu (University of Science and Technology of China)
Prof. Jiunn-Der Liao (National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan)
Dr. Ji Yan Dai (Hong Kong Polytechnic University)
Prof. AHW Ngan (The Univesrity of Hong Kong)
Dr. Sritharan Thirumany (Nanyang Technological University)
Prof. Yuan Ping Feng (The National University of Singapore)
Prof. Jin-Ho Choy (Ewha Womans University, Korea)
Prof. Sung-Jin Kim (Ewha Womans University, Korea)
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMME ADVISOR
Dr. Rudder Wu (National Institute for Materials Science, Japan)
CONFERENCE SECRETARIAT
Ms. Y.J. Hu (APSMR)
Some of the Presentations for IC-LYMS 2012 (Dec 16 -20 2012)
o Interface Effects in Molecular Devices: From Concept to Functions
o Novel transparent glass ceramics for photonic devices
o Quasi-One-Dimensional Superconductivity in Ultra-Thin Carbon Nanotube
and Nanowire Arrays
o Recent Progress in Ultrafine and Nanoscale Cemented Carbides
o Protein-nanoparticle Hybrid Materials
o Instrumented indentation: beyond measuring elastic properties
o graphene-based nanocomposite for clean energy
o Deformation mechanism of TWIP steels: from micron pillars to bulk samples
o Dislocation Arrangement Controls the Power-law Scaling of Size Effect on
Strength in Micro-specimens
o Solution processable n-type acene based materials for organic field effect
transistors
o Modulating memory effects through design of eletrode/polymer interface
o Applications of Materials Characterization Techniques in diseases' diagnosis
o Tuning of pore, microstructure and properties in porous shape memory
alloys
o Complex Functional Soft Materials with Microfluidics
o Strategies for improving ductility of nanostructured materials
o Peculiar Size Effect in Nanocrystalline BaTiO3
o Photo-Induced Reactive Oxygen Species and the Applications
o Syntheses and properties of metal-organic gels
o Density control of Zinc Oxide Nanorod Arrays for high performance Quantum
Dot Sensitized Solar Cells
o Porous Silicon Nanowires: Fabrication and Optical Properties
o Interfacial Phenomena at the Micro/Nano Scales and Applications in Energy
and Life Sciences
o Effects of Graphene on Stem Cell Growth & Differentiation
o Photoregeneration of hydrogen and NADH by Metal Complexes and Metal
Nanoparticles
o Microstructure and strengthening effect of heterogeneous precipitation at
dislocations in an Al-Cu-Mg alloy
o Ti3SiC2 Based Composites Fabricated by Liquid Silicon Infiltration
o Inhomogeneous Deformation and Failure in Friction-Stir-Processed or Welded Magnesium Alloys
o CNT/CF Hierarchical Composites
o Nonradiative energy transfer in K2CaP2O7:Mn2+,Eu3+ phosphor
o Functional dimension contol of graphene for various applications
o High anisotropy FePt films for next generation magnetic recording
o Molecular self-assembly and bio-inspired nanofabrication based on
microstructure and adhesive effect of climbing plant
o Study of Core-Shell LiFePO4/C Interface
o Anodic Titania Nanotube Membranes for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells
o Graphene, an emerging material candidate for nonlinear optical devices
o Graphene synthesis and functionalization for sensors
o Dislocation Arrangement Controls the Power-law Scaling of Size Effect on
Strength in Micro-specimens
o Enhanced Light trapping in nanostructured photovoltaic cell
o Optimization of OLED Encapsulation based on Spectroscopic Ellipsometry
o Using electrochemistry as an Efficient Way to Chemically Modify Individual
Monolayer Graphenes
o Thermoelectric nanostructured materials and their ZT enhancement
o Using Structural Coatings to Reinforce Foams and Microtruss Cellular
Materials
o Thermal insulation materials by Sol-gel Chemistry
As an interdisciplinary materials science conference, IC-LYMS 2012 currently has
registered participants from Canada, UK, Australia, Japan, Korea, China, Hong Kong,
Taiwan, Singapore, and Philippine attending and giving presentations at IC-LYMS
2012. The total number of presentation is expected to be around 50, covering a wide
range of topic shown below.
1. Structure materials (metals, ceramics, and composites)
2. Functional materials and devices (shape memory alloys etc)
3. Materials for energy conversion and storage
4. Electronic and photonic materials
5. Nanomaterials and thin-films
6. Polymer science and chemistry
7. Organic materials and bio-materials
8. NDE and materials characterization
9. Computational materials science
10. Other materials and systems
SUN, 12/16
MON, 12/17
9:00 – 10:15
10:15 – 10:20
10:20 – 12:00
12:00 – 13:15
13:15 – 14:30
14:30 – 14:45
14:45 – 16:00
16:00 – 17:00
17:00 – 18:00
18:00 – 19:00
19:00 – 20:00
20:00 – 21:30
Conference
Registration
Plenary
Presentations
Coffee & Tea
Break
Presentation
(Regular and
Invited)
TUE, 12/18
WED, 12/19
Plenary Presentations
Coffee & Tea Break
Presentation (Regular and Invited)
Lunch Break
Plenary
Presentations
Coffee & Tea
Break
Conference
Excursion
Presentation
(Regular and
Invited)
Poster Session
Conference
Reception
Conference
Banquet
THU, 12/20
Conference Registration for IC-LYMS 2012
Please complete the form and send by e-mail to ic-lyms2012@apsmr.org
1. Personal Information
Surname
Title
Affiliation
Address
First Name
Tel.
Choose a title
Email
Fax.
2. I would like to participate as
Fees (In US Dollars)
Non Speaker / Regular Speaker
No Lunch
$600
Lunch Included
$700
Invited Speaker
$450
$550
Keynote Speaker
$400
$500
Full-time Student
$250
You may register an accompanying person below
Accompanying Person
$350
$150
3. Payment Method
Credit Cards issued outside China
Chinese Cards
Others
Wire Transfer (Only for participants from China)
*Original stamped receipt will be issued at the conference site or posted to your address.
4. Do you need a visa to enter China?
Chinese VISA
YES, I NEED
*Cancellation can only be made via written notice before Nov. 30, 2012.
*Depending on the situation, full refund may not be issued.
FOR INTERNAL USE: (DO NOT WRITE HERE)
NO, I DO NOT NEED
Hotel Information for IC-LYMS 2012 (Dec 16 -20 2012)
Conference Venue
Zhuhai Catic Hotel (珠海凯迪克酒店), No.12 Zhonghang Building, Jiuzhou Rd M., Zhuhai City, China
TEL (Booking)：+86 (0)756 – 3882222
E-mail ：reservations.gzhct@grandskylight.com
Website: www.catichotelzh.com/english/company.htm
Hotel Information
Zhuhai Catic Hotel (珠海凯迪克酒店) is a four-star ranked business and tour hotel built in compliance with
stipulations for five-star hotels. The design of Catic is special and its decoration furniture is very comfortable
too. Having high-grade luxury suit and standard rooms, Catic is broad and bright, elegant and peaceful. So it is
certainly the best venue to hold the conference as well as to be conference-appointed accommodations.
The hotel is in the east of Jiuzhou road, Jida district of Zhuhai city, where the traffic is very convenient. Also, it
is next to Jiuzhou city, non-tax marketplace and restaurants. Jiuzhougang Wharf is near by which provides
direct and easy ferry access to Hong Kong and Hong Kong International Airport.
Hotel Reservation
Online booking sites:
Ctrip (for Chinese Residents)
Agoda
Expedia
Hotel.com
http://hotels.ctrip.com/hotel/6072.html#uid_13534327721158847201066
http://www.agoda.com/asia/china/zhuhai/catic_hotel.html?type=1&site_id=1410012&url=http://www.Agoda.com/a
sia/china/zhuhai/catic_hotel.html&tag=5f624c44-dd55-4da2-a1a94a8d23ce07e9&gclid=CMvqwcCY3rMCFYdd3godujQALw&cklg=1
http://www.expedia.com/Zhuhai-Hotels-Catic-Hotel-Zhuhai.h1329932.Hotel-Information
http://www.hotels.com/hotel/details.html?pa=1&pn=1&ps=1&tab=description&destinationId=182771&searchDestin
ation=Zhuhai&hotelId=334851&arrivalDate=2012-12-16&departureDate=2012-1220&rooms[0].numberOfAdults=1&roomno=1&validate=false&previousDateful=false&reviewOrder=date_newest_first
Hotel Access from Hong Kong International Airport
1. Upon your arrival at Hong Kong International Airport, proceed to Ferries to Mainland/Macau Ticketing
Counter located at Transfer Area E2.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
(1) Do NOT Enter Hong Kong Custom Immigration.
(2) Latest ferry departs at 20:00.
(3) Make sure your fight arrives Hong Kong Airport before 18:30.
Ferry Schedule
From
To
HK Airport Ferry Terminal Zhuhai Jiuzhou Port
Departure Time
Price (RMB)
12:15
14:05
17:00
20:00
260
260
260
260
2. Upon arriving Zhuhai Jiuzhou Port (journey time: 60 mins), collect your baggage with your baggage tag
(issued at the airport ferry counter). After completing China Custom Immigration procedure, take a taxi
(a 7-min taxi ride, about 20 RMB fare) to the conference venue (Zhuhai Catic Hotel 珠海凯迪克酒店).
B: Zhuhai Catic Hotel
(珠海凯迪克酒店)
A: Zhuhai
Jiuzhou Port /
Wharf
(珠海九洲港)
Useful translated Chinese phrases for communicating with taxi
drivers
To Zhuhai Catic Hotel, please: (请送我到珠海凯迪克酒店）
Receipt please: 请开发票 (收据)