3rd INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON THE ADVANCEMENT

OF MATERIALS AND NANOTECHNOLOGY 2013

ICAMN III 2013

Organised by: School of Materials and Mineral Resources Engineering, Engineering Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia

Co-organised by: Centre for Nanomaterials Research, Institute of Science, Universiti Teknologi MARA Supported by: Microscopy Society of Malaysia

VENUE : Park Royal Hotel, Penang

DATE : 19, 20, 21 & 22 November 2013

http://material.eng.usm.my/ICAMN2013/

OBJECTIVE To provide an efficient and effective way to share latest research and innovation between participants on the advancement of materials engineering and science especially on materials for sustainable development and materials for green technology.

HRDF Claimable*

*Subject to HRDF Approval

PANEL OF ADVISORY BOARD

Prof. Judith Driscoll (University of Cambridge, UK) Dr. Julian Allwood (University of Cambridge, UK)

Prof. Jin Zou (The University of Queensland, Australia) Dr. David McPhail (Imperial College London, UK)

Dr. Andrey Berenov (Imperial College London, UK) Prof. Wei Gao (The University of Auckland, New Zealand)

Assoc. Prof. Dr. K.C. Aw (The University of Auckland, New Zealand Prof. Hanafi Ismail (Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia)

Prof. Ahmad Fauzi Mohd Noor (Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia) Prof. Norlida Kamarulzaman (Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia)

Prof. Lung-Chien Chen (National Taipei University of Technology, Taiwan) Prof. Mohamed Abou El-Fetouh Barakat (King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia))

Prof. Dr. Lukas Schmidt-Mende (Ludwig Maximilians University Munich, Germany) Prof Jang-Kyo Kim (Hong Kong University of Science & Technology, Hong Kong)

JOURNALS AND PUBLICATIONS Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (ISI) Journal of Physical Science, USM (SCOPUS) International Journal of Automotive & Mechanical Engineering (SCOPUS)

KEYNOTE/PLENARY SPEAKERS

1. Dr. Julian ALLWOOD University of Cambridge UK (author of Sustainable Materials With Both Eyes Open) *Sustainable Materials

2. Prof. Michio MATSUMARA Osaka University Japan *Materials for solar cell 3. Prof. Kwang-Leong CHOY University of Nottingham UK *Fabrication of nanomaterials 4. Prof. Arshad Saleem BHATTI COMSATS Institute of Information Technology Pakistan

*nanocatalysts

2.5 days

conference +

Free 1 day

Workshop on

Nanomaterials

Theme: Next Generation of

Sustainable Materials

Publication in

notable ISI and

Scopus Indexed

Journals

Materials for sustainable development: This conference is intended to bring the critical role of materials in

sustainable development to the forefront. Materials researchers and engineers have myriad opportunities to

incorporate sustainable development into their work, and through this conference they can discuss on their

research findings on this area. Advancement in the processing, fabrication, applications and design of materials:

metal, biomaterials, nanomaterials, ceramics, polymers, semiconductor and composites would be discussed.

Apart from that this conference is evoking the concept of sustainable materials: efficient use of materials, green

processing technology, materials life-cycle assessment and finding replacement materials (scarcity, resource

availability, and materials economics).

Materials for green technology: Without doubt, materials innovation will lead to cleaner environment and

provide solution for harnessing cleaner, cheaper energy. Therefore, the conference covers the advancement of

materials for the use to tackle several issues: materials to support alternative energy technologies, to mitigate

problems with fossil-fuel technologies, and to increase energy efficiency (solar cell, battery, nuclear, fuel cell,

capacitor, hydrogen, storage, transmission, superconductor etc), materials that can contribute to purification of

the environment, CO emission abatement and monitoring activities, sensor devices and activities that can be

done to reduce degradation and corrosion of materials or material products.

WORKSHOP on 19.11.2013: 9am – 4pm (on Nanomaterials) followed by 4pm (plenary talk by Dr. Julian Allwood,

University of Cambridge on Sustainable Materials): free for conference participants or RM350 for others.

INVITED SPEAKERS

1. Prof. Atsunori Matsuda (Toyohashi University of Technology, Japan) 2. Prof. Hikmat S. Hilal (An-Najah N. University Nablus, Palestine) 3. Prof. Lung-Chien Chen (National Taipei University of Technology, Taiwan) 4. Prof. Ir. Dr. Mariatti Jaafar (Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia) 5. Prof. Dr. Rupert Schreiner (Hochschule Regensburg University of Applied Sciences, Germany) 6. Prof. Dr. A.S. Md. Abdul Haseeb, (Universiti Malaya, Malaysia) 7. Assoc. Prof. Dr. K.C. Aw (The University of Auckland, New Zealand) 8. Asst. Prof. Dr. Feng Zhao (Washington State University, USA) 9. Prof. Dr. Kh. S. Karimov (Physical Technical Institute of Academy of Sciences, Tajikistan) 10. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdul Manaf (Malaysia Japan Institute of Technology, UTM, Malaysia) 11. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Azizan Ahmad (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia) 12. Prof. Mohamed Abou El-Fetouh Barakat (King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia)

SYMPOSIA A. Green and sustainable materials B. Nanomaterials C. Structural materials D. Electrochemical and materials for alternative energy production E. Polymeric materials and composites F. Biomaterials/medical and pharmaceutical materials and technology

Next Generation of Sustainable Materials

Symposium A : GREEN AND SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS Chairman : Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Cheong Kuan Yew – Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia Co-Chairman : Prof. Lung-Chien Chen – National Taipei University of Technology, Taiwan Shortage of energy and depletion of resources are the two main global issues that require much attention and need short and long term resolution to ensure a sustainable future. Therefore, the aim of this symposium is to focus on synthesis, production, characterization, and application of green and sustainable materials; which encompasses both organic and inorganic materials. Topics cover theoretical and computer simulation to experimental proof of concept until mass production of the materials use in semiconductor, electronic, optoelectronic, polytronic, sensor and actuator, memory applications.

Symposium B : NANOMATERIALS Chairman : Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zainovia Lockman – Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia Co-chairman : Prof. Atsunori Matsuda – Toyohashi University of Technology, Japan Nanomaterials, notable for their extremely small feature size have potential for wide range of applications. They can be metals, ceramics, carbon, semiconductors or polymers. They are developed to exhibit novel characteristics (such as increased chemical reactivity, better thermal and electrical conductivity and improved mechanical properties) compared to the same material in bulk size. This symposium addresses many aspects of nanomaterials: fundamental understanding on nanomaterials production including chemical and physical processes to synthesize 0-dimensional (nanoparticles, core-shell), 1-dimensional (nanotubes, nanorods), 2-dimensional (thin film, laminates) and 3-dimensional (nanoporous, mesoporous) and on the development of measurement and characterization techniques, reference materials, and standards for the production of nanomaterials. This symposium also addresses on the applications and issues related to the safety of this class of materials.

Symposium C : STRUCTURAL MATERIALS

Chairman : Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zuhailawati Hussain – Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia Co-chairman : Assoc. Prof. Dr. Astuty Amrin – Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Structural materials, in particular metals and ceramic based materials, are essential for our secure, safe and affluent living as they support the basis of our society. Structural materials application depends on the knowledge of materials and their properties, in order to understand how different materials support and resist loads. The main requirements of modern structural materials are the load-carrying capacity (safety), the fitness for production, and economy. Also the structural materials should take full responsibility for the future and contribute to overcome the issues of the environment, energy and resources since their consumption and economic scale are far more predominant than those of other materials. This symposium addresses mechanical performance, environmental sensitivity and in-service performance of metals and ceramics. Submissions are encouraged in topic areas that include but not limited to: synthesis and development of metals and ceramics, forming technologies and processing innovations, corrosion and surface modification, joining technology, testing, advanced characterization and failure analysis and recycling and sustainability

Symposium D : ELECTROCHEMICAL & MATERIALS FOR ALTERNATIVE ENERGY PRODUCTION

Chairman : Prof. Dr. Norlida Kamaruzzaman – Universiti Teknologi Mara, Malaysia With the future shortage of oil, the dependence for alternative energy will be of real importance. Electrochemical power systems will be a proven technology to replace the world’s need for energy. Electrochemical power systems such as lithium-ion batteries, fuel cells, metal-air batteries and supercapacitors will be able to replace fossil fuel as energy sources for the future. The improvement of materials in this area is continuously being done and is the key research area for improved future energy devices and systems. Therefore, this symposium will be a platform for scientists and engineers to discuss current developments in this area of science and technology.

Symposium E : POLYMERIC MATERIALS AND COMPOSITES Chairman : Prof. Dr. Ir. Mariatti Jaafar Co-chairman : Prof. Peng-Cheng Ma - Chinese Academy of Sciences

: Assoc. Prof Azura A. Rashid - Universiti Sains Malaysia This symposium will focus on polymeric materials (thermoplastic, thermoset, rubber and latex) and composite materials (metal, ceramic and polymer-based composites) with unique functional properties. Innovative concepts on the use of nano-scale reinforcements (carbon nanotubes, graphene sheets, clay nanoparticles, cellulose nanocrystals, etc) in structural composites will also be discussed. Topics on the properties of such materials for a wide variety of applications including electronic, automotive, construction, aerospace, aviation, environmental remediation, recreation and sporting goods light are welcomed. Selected papers presented in this symposium will be published in a special issue of International Journal of Automotive & Mechanical Engineering (IJAME) (SCOPUS cited).

Symposium F : BIOMATERIALS/MEDICAL AND PHARMACEUTICAL MATERIALS & TECHNOLOGY Chairman : Assoc. Prof. Dr. Khairunisak Abdul Razak – Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia Biomaterials are matters that exhibit naturally or man-made that comprise of whole or part of a living structure or biomedical device which perform, augment or replace natural function. Field of biomaterials science is progressing steady and spreading versatile directions. Biomaterials have been used in joint replacements, bone plates, bone cements, dental implants, drug delivery systems, diagnostic kits etc. This symposium covers full spectrum of research and innovation in biomaterials in order to exchange information among scientists working in the biomaterials field from the viewpoint of materials science as well as from a clinical perspective.

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Organising Committee

Advisor: Prof. Hanafi Ismail

Chairman: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zainovia Lockman

Co-Chairman: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Khairunisak Abdul Razak

Prof. Dr. Ir. Mariatti Jaafar

Administration and Finance: USAINS Holding Sdn. Bhd.

Secretariat: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hasmaliza Mohammad

Dr. Anasyida Abu Seman

Mr. Khairol Anuar (USAINS)

Committee Members:

Scientific: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ir. Cheong Kuan Yew

Dr. Khatijah Aisha Yaacob

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Srimala Sreekantan

Physical/technical: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sabar Derita Hutagalung

Sponsorship: Prof. Ahmad Fauzi Mohd Noor

Symposia & marketing: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Azura A Rashid

Ms. Masyuri Ramli (USAINS)

Protocol: Dr. Nurulakmal Mohd Sharif

Ms. Iryani Ideris (USAINS)

Website: Dr. Pung Swee Yong

Workshop: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Srimala Sreekantan

Women in Science Programme: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Khairunisak Abdul Razak

3rd INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON THE ADVANCEMENT OF MATERIALS AND

NANOTECHNOLOGY 2013

ICAMN III 2013 Penang Malaysia

Next Generation of Sustainable Materials

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