The National Universityof Malaysia

PLENARY SPEAKERSProf. Dr. Jung Il JinKorea University, Seoul, KoreaWhat do we learn from the Material Science of DNA?

Prof. Dr. Sabu ThomasMahatma Gandhi University, IndiaEngineering at the Nanoscale: A strategy for developing high performance functional materials

Prof. Dr. Masato IkedaGIFU University, JapanBiomolecule-responsive Self-assembledSupramolecular Materials

KEYNOTE SPEAKERSProf. Dr. Hazizan Md AkilUniversiti Sains Malaysia, MalaysiaRecent development in 3D printing of polymersand their composites

Prof. Dr. Hiroshi UyamaOsaka University, JapanFunctional Bio-based Polymer

Assoc. Prof. Dr. M. ChalidUniversitas Indonesia, Republic of IndonesiaBiomass Emporwerment In Polymer Product Technology

INVITED SPEAKERSAssoc Prof. Dr. Juan Joon ChingUniversiti Malaya, MalaysiaPhotocatalysis of bimetal oxide supported on PANI

Assoc Prof. Dr Hakimah OsmanUniversiti Malaysia Perlis, MalaysiaResearch Progress in Natural Rubber Latex

Assoc Prof. Dr. Nor Azowa IbrahimUniversiti Putra Malaysia, MalaysiaSuperhydrobic Coating

Assoc Prof. Dr Siti Rohana MajidUniversiti Malaya, MalaysiaPolymer Electrolyte

Dr. Juhana JaafarUniversiti Teknologi Malaysia, MalaysiaPolymeric based electrolyte membrane for direct methanolfuel cell application

Prof. Dr. Kutsumizu ShoichiGIFU University, JapanFunctional Material Chemistry

Organized by:POLYMER RESEARCH CENTER (PORCE)

Co-organized by:MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY, INDIA

GIFU UNIVERSITY, JAPAN

In collaboration with:School of Chemical Sciences & Food Technology,

School of Applied Physics Faculty of Science and Technology

19 - 20 July 2017Pusat Permata Pintar,

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

FINAL ANNOUNCEMENT/CALL FOR PAPERS

“ADVANCED POLYMERS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENTS”

Please visit us athttp://www.ukm.my/mpic for latest update

MALAYSIA POLYMERINTERNATIONAL

CONFERENCE 2017(MPIC 2017)

MALAYSIA POLYMERINTERNATIONAL

CONFERENCE 2017(MPIC 2017)

“ADVANCED POLYMERS FORSUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENTS”

19 - 20 July 2017Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia,

Bangi Campus

19 - 20 July 2017Pusat Permata Pintar,

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

PLENARY SPEAKERSProf. Dr. Jung Il JinKorea University, Seoul, KoreaWhat do we learn from the Material Science of DNA?

Prof. Dr. Sabu ThomasMahatma Gandhi University, IndiaEngineering at the Nanoscale: A strategy for developing high performance functional materials

Prof. Dr. Masato IkedaGIFU University, JapanBiomolecule-responsive Self-assembledSupramolecular Materials

KEYNOTE SPEAKERSProf. Dr. Hazizan Md AkilUniversiti Sains Malaysia, MalaysiaRecent development in 3D printing of polymersand their composites

Prof. Dr. Hiroshi UyamaOsaka University, JapanFunctional Bio-based Polymer

Assoc. Prof. Dr. M. ChalidUniversitas Indonesia, Republic of IndonesiaBiomass Emporwerment In Polymer Product Technology

INVITED SPEAKERSAssoc Prof. Dr. Juan Joon ChingUniversiti Malaya, MalaysiaPhotocatalysis of bimetal oxide supported on PANI

Assoc Prof. Dr Hakimah OsmanUniversiti Malaysia Perlis, MalaysiaResearch Progress in Natural Rubber Latex

Assoc Prof. Dr. Nor Azowa IbrahimUniversiti Putra Malaysia, MalaysiaSuperhydrobic Coating

Assoc Prof. Dr Siti Rohana MajidUniversiti Malaya, MalaysiaPolymer Electrolyte

Dr. Juhana JaafarUniversiti Teknologi Malaysia, MalaysiaPolymeric based electrolyte membrane for direct methanolfuel cell application

Prof. Dr. Kutsumizu ShoichiGIFU University, JapanFunctional Material Chemistry

Malaysia Polymer International Conference 2017 (MPIC2017) is the 5th conference in the series organized by Polymer Research Center (PORCE), Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). MPIC is a biyearly conference. MPIC aims to internationalize polymer research in Malaysia through PORCE as a center of reference in polymer science and technology. MPIC serves as a platform that gathers researchers from various backgrounds of polymer research. MPIC also aims to promote, strengthen and expand the networking among researchers and research centers worldwide. The theme for this year conference is “Advanced Polymers for Sustainable Developments”. The main focus is on the research and development of polymers for novel applications. The direction is towards the advancement of science and technology of polymers for the bene�ts of mankind. This year, PORCE has one more step to the forth to gather reputable researchers from prestigious universities by having co-organizers from Mahatma Gandhi University, India and also GIFU University, Japan. These are prominent universities for advanced polymeric materials.

Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU) is one of the four a�liating universities in Kerala; premier educational institution that strives to ful�l higher educational needs of the people of Central Kerala, India. MGU has taken immense strides in the �elds of inter-disciplinary teaching and research in the areas of pure and applied sciences, social sciences and the humanities. At present, MGU o�ers research programs in forty disciplines through its own Schools as well as through its approved research centres. The University has close collaboration for academic, research and extension programmes with a number of national agencies and institutions. The University is also involved in active collaboration with research institutions of international reputation throughout the world (www.mguniversity.edu).

Gifu University is located in Central Japan, between Tokyo and Kyoto, and has excellent international accessibility. The history of Gifu University dates back to its foundation on May 31, 1949, and the university now consists of �ve faculties: Education, Regional Studies, Medicine, Engineering and Applied Biological Sciences. Under the motto of "Learning, Exploring, and Contributing" Gifu University is a national university strongly rooted in the local community. These traditions have been passed down to the university, and today, Gifu University continues to be a place for the gathering and exchange of people and knowledge, for the integration of systematic and advanced knowledge, and for both scholarly and humanitarian development. The university returns the products of these activities to society and sends forth talented graduates into the community. Gifu University strives to maintain high standards of research to serve as the foundation of outstanding education and aspires to be a hub for advanced, original research in �elds such as life science and environmental science, and to return the products of research to society. Gifu University draws on diverse academic and research capacities to tackle regional issues and help stimulate local society (www.gifu-u.ac.jp)

Selected papers will be refereed for publication in Journal of Polymer-Plastic Technology & Engineering (PPTE, ISI-indexed journal-charged upon acceptance for publication), Malaysian Journal of Analytical Science (SCOPUS indexed journal-charged upon acceptance for publication) and Journal of Polymer Science and Technology.

Exploring trends in current research development in polymer science and technology

Disseminating research experience and knowledge

Providing platform for establishing international linkages and industrial networking

Bio-inspired polymerMagnetic polymerGreen polymerPolymer coating and adhesionPolysaccharide-based polymerPolymer composites and bio-compositesPolymer electrolytes and conductive polymerPolymer processing and characterizationPolymer synthesis and chemical modi�cationsPolymer for medical applicationsPolymer nano-composites and nano-structuredPolymeric hydrogel Polymer membranePolymer colloids Polymer in industryOther related areas

CONFERENCEOBJECTIVES

INTRODUCTION

SCOPE OF CONFERENCE

IMPORTANT DATES

Deadline for abstract submission : 31 March 2017

Noti�cation of acceptance : 15 April 2017

Deadline for full paper submission : 15 May 2017

Deadline for early bird registration : 30 April 2017

In conjunction with the conference, a preconference workshop on “Advanced Polymers for Controlled Release Technology” will be held on the 17-18th of July 2017. For further information, please contactProf. Rusli Daik at mpic@ukm.edu.my or rusli.daik@ukm.edu.my .

PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP

CONFERENCE ACTIVITIES

• Poster presentation

• Scientific instrument exhibition

• Oral presentation

Conference fee (inclusive of abstract book, refreshments and lunches)

REGISTRATION FEES Pre-conference workshop fee (inclusive of lecture & practical, module, refreshment and lunches)

Participants are advised to contact respective hotels directly for room reservation. Hotels in close vicinity are as follow: Hotel Bangi-Putrajaya, Puri Pujangga (UKM Hotel), Armani Hotel, Smart Hotel, Palm Garden IOI Resort, Everly Hotel, Marriot Hotel and Shangri-La Hotel

ACCOMMODATIONPAYMENT

Cheque/Bank Draft/Telegraphic Transfer payable to“Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia”.

Cheque/Bank Draft No. _______________________and mail to :

The Secretariatof Malaysia Polymer International Conference 2017

Polymer Research Center (PORCE)Faculty of Science and Technology

43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia 03-8921 5424 (General)/ 5431 (Chairman)/

3902/4984 (Secretary)/ 3876 (Treasurer) Fax: 03-8921 5410

mpic@ukm.edu.my

Mode Early bird (By 31st May

2017)

After 31st May 2017

Student RM 250 RM 300

Local Participant RM 250 RM 300

International Participant USD250 USD300

Mode Early bird (By 30th April 2017)

After 30th April 2017

Local Student RM400 RM450

International Students USD 200 USD250

Local Participant RM 600 RM650

International Participant USD300 USD350

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