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1st Announcement

  • Explores the latest advancements in vacuum generation, measurement, and control. This topic covers ultra-high vacuum (UHV) and extreme-high vacuum (XHV) system design, gas dynamics, outgassing properties of materials, and the development of next-generation vacuum pumps and sensors for high-end research and industrial applications.

  • Dedicated to the modification and design of the surface properties of materials not only to improve performance, functionality, and durability while maintaining the bulk properties, but also to create new phenomena that does not exist in the bulk.

  • Dedicated to the modification and design of the surface properties of materials not only to improve performance, functionality, and durability while maintaining the bulk properties, but also to create new phenomena that does not exist in the bulk.

  • Bridges the gap between fundamental surface science and industrial challenges. It focuses on the characterization of surfaces and interfaces in practical applications, including catalysis, adhesion, composite materials, and the diagnosis of surface-related phenomena.

  • Covers the development and fabrication of materials for advanced electronic, optoelectronic, and logic devices. Discussion includes compound semiconductors, flexible electronics, high-k dielectrics, and cutting-edge lithography and etching processes for next-generation device integration.

  • Addresses the synthesis, characterization, and application of low-dimensional nanostructures. This topic emphasizes photocatalytic materials for water splitting, CO2 reduction, and environmental remediation, as well as the unique optical and chemical properties of nanoparticles and nanowires.

  • Investigates the growth and properties of functional thin films and multilayer structures. Topics include advanced deposition techniques such as Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) and Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD), as well as the control of crystal structure and physical properties for device applications.

  • Explores the fundamental physics and industrial applications of low-temperature and atmospheric pressure plasmas. It covers plasma-surface interactions, plasma diagnostics, modeling, and the development of plasma sources for etching, deposition, and medical applications.

  • Examines the complex interactions between synthetic materials and biological systems. This includes the design of biocompatible surfaces, protein and cell-surface interactions, biosensors, and the application of surface science in drug delivery and tissue engineering.

  • Focuses on material and interface engineering for sustainable energy solutions. Key areas include next-generation solar cells, hydrogen production and storage technologies, fuel cells, and high-capacity secondary batteries and supercapacitors.

  • Covers the essential technologies for large-scale accelerator facilities and synchrotron radiation research. Discussions include vacuum systems for accelerators, beam physics, ion beam technologies, and the use of radiation for advanced material analysis.

  • Investigates the magnetic properties of surfaces, thin films, and heterostructures. This topic covers interface-induced magnetism, spin transport phenomena, and the development of new materials for spintronics and high-density magnetic storage.

  • Focuses on the materials and interface physics required to implement quantum information and sensing. This includes research on superconducting qubits, quantum dots, topological insulators, and the preservation of quantum coherence at surfaces and interfaces.

  • Advances in materials and manufacturing processes for next-generation visual technologies. This topic highlights OLED, Micro-LED, and Quantum Dot (QD) displays, as well as thin-film encapsulation (TFE) and flexible/foldable display architectures.

  • Addresses the challenges of operating materials and systems in extreme space environments. Topics include high-vacuum and cryogenic simulation, material degradation due to atomic oxygen and radiation, and the development of electric propulsion and satellite components.

  • Explores the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning in the physical sciences. This includes AI-driven material discovery, the automation of experimental data analysis, and the optimization of complex manufacturing processes through intelligent modeling.