Prof. Leszek Adam Dobrzanski is a Full-time Professor of Materials Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering , Nanotechnology, Medical and Dental Engineering in the Silesian University of Technology in Gliwice, Poland and a Supervisory Board Chairman, Project Manager and Principal Investigator in the Medical and Dental Engineering Centre for Research, Design and Production ASKLEPIOS Ltd in Gliwice, Poland. He is a Doctor Honoris Causa of the Universities in Bulgaria, Hungary and Ukraine. He is a Fellow of the Materials Science Committee of the Polish Academy of Sciences PAS and the President of the Metallic Materials Section of this Committee. He is a Vice President and a Fellow of the Academy of Engineers in Poland. He is a foreign Fellow of the Ukrainian Academy of Engineering Sciences and the Slovak Academy of Engineering Sciences. He is the President of the World Academy of Materials and Manufacturing Engineering, and a President of the International Association of Computational Materials Science and Surface Engineering. He is the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Achievements in Materials and Manufacturing Engineering, Archives of Materials Science and Engineering and Open Access Library.

Materials and Manufacturing Engineering

Haruo Sugi has completed his Ph.D. at the age of 28 years from the University of Tokyo. He worked in Columbia University and the National institutes of Health from 1965 to 1967. He was Professor in Physiology in Teikyo University from 1973 to 2004, when he became Emeritus Professor.

Hydrated myosin filaments in the absence of actin filaments. Recently, we have challenged to record the powerstroke of individual myosin heads in hydrated mixture of actin and myosin filaments, and have found that the amplitude of powerstroke is ∼3 nm at the distal region, and ∼2 nm at the proximal region of myosin head catalytic domain in the isometric condition, i.e. the condition in which gross myofilament sliding does not take place. This finding indicates flexibility of myosin head catalytic domain, contrary to the genral view that the catalytic domain is rigi

Dr Francisco R. García-García is a Lecturer in Chemical Reaction Engineering at the School of Engineering at University of Edinburgh. He holds an MSc in Chemistry by the Autónoma University of Madrid and a PhD in Chemical Engineering by the Institute of Catalysis and Petroleum-chemistry, CSIC. He gained his first post-doctoral experience working at the Department of Chemical Engineering of Imperial College London. In this period, he focused in the design and development of catalytic multifunctional reactors for hydrogen production. Afterwards, he worked as a Senior Scientist at Johnson Matthey in the Emissions Control Department. Despite having a very rewarding experience working in industry, he soon realized that he preferred to be involved in more fundamental science and he moved back to the academia. Hence, he joined the UK Catalysis Hub as a research fellow working at the Chemical Engineering Department at Cambridge University, and at the Chemical Engineering Department at Newcastle University. During this time his research focused in chemical looping reforming for syngas and hydrogen production.

Biological cell strategies, Chemical Reaction Engineering, Gas Phase Heterogeneous Catalysis, New Material Development, Membrane Technology / Chemical Looping, Multifunctional Reactors Design

Harry Ruda is Director of the Centre for Advanced Nanotechnology, the Stanley Meek Chair in Nanotechnology, and Professor of Applied Science and Engineering at the University of Toronto. The Centre is Canada’s first nanotechnology centre. From 1984 to 1989 he was a senior scientist at 3M Corporation, developing some of the first models for electronic transport and optical properties of wide bandgap II-VI semiconductors, while being a key member of the blue laser team. From 1982 to 1984 he developed one of the first theories for electron transport in selectively doped two dimensional electron gas heterostructures while working as an IBM postdoctoral fellow. From 1979 to 1982 he worked on optical and transport properties of II-VI based infrared detector materials and obtained his PhD from MIT in 1982. Professor Ruda has published over 250 publications in international refereed journals (with over 2,700 SCI citations), has co-authored 4 books and has 14 patents. Professor Ruda’s research interests focus on the fabrication and modeling of quantum functional nanostructures with applications in the fields of nanoelectronics and nanophotonics. Some notable contributions include one of the first theories of carrier transport in selectively doped quantum heterostructures, theories for the non-linear optical response of asymmetric quantum heterostructures, models for the dynamics of quantum neural networks, as well as reports on the preparation of self-assembled quantum heterostructures by molecular beam epitaxy and using ion beam processing for photonic crystal device development. In addition, his contributions include the development of novel characterization techniques for semiconductor and dielectric nanostructures (photonic crystals) based on pump and probe surface photovoltage measurements. Harry Ruda is one of the founders of a Canadian National Centre of Excellence in Photonics. He serves on the National Science and Engineering Council of Canada and on other government panels including those of the DOE, EPA and NSF in the US, and the RAE and EPSRC in the UK. He also serves on the editorial boards of: Journal of Applied Physics, Applied Physics Letters, Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, and the Nanotechnology Research Letters. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, Fellow of Institute of Physics and Fellow of the Institute of Nanotechnology.

Growth of semiconductor nanowire structures,Control over surface states and non-radiative recombination pathways,

Prof. Jin obtained his PhD in 1969 from the City University of New York. Since 1974 he has been teaching at the Korea University, Seoul. He was a visiting professor at the University of Massachusetts(U.S.A.) and at the University of Cambridge, UK. He was the President of both IUPAC and FAPS. He is now a distinguished professor of the KU-KIST Graduate School of Converging Science & Technology, Korea University. He has published ca. 400 papers on liquid crystalline and conjugated polymers and materials properties of DNA

Advanced Materials

David Cardwell is Head of Department and Professor of Superconducting Engineering at the University of Cambridge. He completed his PhD at the age of 26 years at Warwick University in the U.K. and was employed subsequently for 6 years by Plessey Reserach Limited. He was elected to a Fellowship of the Royal Academy of Engineering in 2012. He has published more than 350 papers in reputed journals and serve sas an editorial board member on a number of international journals, including Superconductor Science and Technology.

Bulk superconductors, flux pinning, magnetic fields, ceramic processing

Manijeh Razeghi is the Walter P. Murphy Professor of Electrical Engineering at Northwestern University and Director of the Center for Quantum Devices, which she founded in 1991 after a successful 10-year career as the Director of Exploratory Materials at Thomson-CSF, France. She is one of the leading scientists in the field of semiconductor science and technology, having pioneered the development and implementation of major modern epitaxial techniques. Her current research interest is in nanoscale optoelectronic quantum devices from deep-UV up to terahertz. At Northwestern University she has commercialized aluminum-free pump lasers, developed type-II superlattices for next generation infrared imagers (an area in which she holds key patents), and currently holds most of the quantum cascade lasers records for high power and tunability. She has authored 18 books, 31 books chapters, and more than 1000 journal publications. She is editor, associate, and board member of many journals, including Nano Science and Nano technology. Her awards include the IBM Europe Science and Technology Prize, the SWE Lifetime Achievement Award, the R.F. Bunshah Award, the IBM faculty award, Jan Czochralski Gold Medal, and many best paper awards. She is a fellow of SWE, SPIE, IEC, OSA, APS, IOP, IEEE, and MRS.

Quantum Devices

Professor Elias Siores is the Provost and Director of Research and Innovation, Bolton University. Educated in the UK (BSc, MSC, MBA, PhD) and pursued his academic career in Australia (Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne) and Asia (Hong Kong, Dong Guan) before returning to Europe (UK) as a Marie Curie Fellow. His R&D work concentrated on advancing the science and technology in the field of automated Non-Destructive Testing and Evaluation including Ultrasound, Acoustic Emission, and Microwave Thermography. His recent R&D work focuses on Smart / Functional Materials and Systems development. In this area, he has developed Electromagnetic, Electrorheological, Photovoltaic and Piezoelectric Smart Materials based Energy Conversion Systems for Renewable Energy, Medical, Health Care and Wearable Devices. He has published over 300 publications including 8 Patents . He has been a member of editorial boards of international journals and a Fellow of IOM, TWI, IEAust, SAE and WTIA. He has served on Board of Directors of a number of research centres worldwide including UK, Australia, Singapore and Hong Kong, all associated with the Bio-Nano-Materials field. He has received 15 awards in his career for R&D achievements.

Electromagnetic, Electrorheological, Photovoltaic and Piezoelectric Smart Materials based Energy Conversion Systems for Renewable Energy, Medical, Health Care and Wearable Devices.

Dr. Fan-Gang (kevin) Tseng received his Ph.D. degree from mechanical engineering, UCLA, USA, in 1998. He is currently a distinguished professor with ESS Dept., Dean of Nuclear Science, and the Deputy Director of the Biomedical Technology Research Center at NTHU, Taiwan. He was elected an ASME fellow in 2014. His research interests are in the fields of BioNEMS, Micro/Nano-Fluidics, and Fuel Cells. He received 60 patents, wrote 8 book chapters, published more than SCI 210 Journal papers and 360 conference technical papers. He received several awards, including National Innovation Award twice, Outstanding in research award twice and Mr. Wu, Da-Yo Memorial Award from MOST, Taiwan, and more than 20 best paper and other awards.

fabrication technique, Electrochemical

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My research areas are in electronic, functional, and sustainable energy materials thin films, nanostructures, heterostructures and devices. Considerable efforts have been made in the design, fabrication and study of electronics and functional thin films and structures. PVD, CVD and chemical solution techniques are used for thin film deposition and nanostructure fabrication. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM), electron diffraction and several other material characterisation methods are also of interest to my research group.

Dr. Speranta Tanasescu is Head of the Laboratory of Chemical Thermodynamics in the Institute of Physical Chemistry “Ilie Murgulescu” of the Romanian Academy, Bucharest. She received his Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry - Romanian Academy, 1979 and is the first one in Romania to have developed the solid state electrochemical methods for high temperature thermodynamic studies. She is Senior Researcher I and Ph.D.Supervisor. The main fields of specialization are Physical Chemistry, Chemical Thermodynamics having also more than 40 years’ experience working in the fields of Solid State Electrochemistry; Ceramic Materials with special electrical and magnetic properties; SOFC; Thermochemistry of biological interest compounds. She won the “Gh.Spacu” Award of the Romanian Academy in 1972. Dr. Tanasescu has published more than 100 original papers in ISI and Academic Journals, chapters in books, has presented more than 90 communications to scientific meetings, and holds two national patents. The original thermodynamic data were included in International Thermodynamic Data Bases, in the Gmelin Handbuch der Anorganischen Chemie, in the network of “Center for Rare Earth and Magnetics/Rare-earth Information Center” (CREM/RIC), in “Bibliography on Thermodynamic Properties of Materials at High Temperatures”, “Rare-Earths” Japanese Journal etc., and were cited in scientific papers and PhD Theses. Dr. Tanasescu is Membership of the Associated Phase Diagram and Thermodynamics Committee (APDIC), Member of the European Platform of NANOMEDICINE, Membership of the Romanian Chemical Society as part of the Romanian Academy. She has also experience in evaluation, as well as in the implementation / management of national and international projects.

The thematic field of these projects is oriented on research activities with impact in the following domains: materials science, nanoscience and nanotechnologies, new sources of energies, nanosafety, nanomedicine

Dr Kar Seng (Vincent) Teng is an Associate Professor and leads the Nanoelectronics Research Group in the College of Engineering at Swansea University in the United Kingdom. He received his PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Swansea University, and has extensive research experiences in the study of nanoscale electronic materials and devices. This involves the application of nanotechnology in electronics, which has major impact in healthcare, computer, photonic and energy technologies. His group has the expertise in the fabrication and characterisation of nanoscale electronic materials and devices, as well as controlling their properties through surface engineering for novel applications. His funded research includes the investigation of low-dimensional electronic materials, such as graphene, metal-oxide and nitride nanostructures etc., in the development of ultra-sensitive nano-biosensors for the early detection of diseases, short-wavelength lasers for ultra-high density data storage, nano-plasmonics for photovoltaic technology and fabrication of nanoelectronic devices using printing technology etc. He is also a Journal Editor for Fluorescent Materials.

Nanoelectronics

Prof Maligno holds a Laurea Degree in Nuclear Engineering (University of Palermo, Italy). Prof Maligno then completed his PhD in Mechanics of Composite Materials at The University of Nottingham (UK). Prof Maligno has significant experience in the R&D analysis and design of structural components. He has been involved in several multi-disciplinary research and industrial projects aimed to investigate the response of advanced engineering materials and structures to various types of external loading and environmental conditions, using a combination of analytical, numerical and experimental techniques. Prof Maligno has worked in Academic institutions at the University of Palermo (Italy); The University of Nottingham (UK); Loughborough University (UK). Prof Maligno held several positions in Industry and Consultancy sector in the field of aerospace, defence, nuclear engineering. He also worked for Rolls Royce UTC as a Research Engineer in collaboration with the University of Nottingam (UK). Prof Maligno has been appointed Professor of Composite Materials at the Institute of Innovative Sustanable Engineering (IISE) - University of Derby. In this role he leads research related to the mechanics of composite materials, design and analysis of advanced structures with particular emphasis on hybrid structures for harsh environment, high temperature applications in the aerospace, defence, energy industry.

Mechanics of composite materials, design and analysis of advanced materials (including C/C, SiC/SiC, MMC composites) and structures for harsh environment, high temperature applications in the aerospace, defence, energy industry.

Kimihisa Yamamoto received BS, MS, and PhD degrees from Waseda University in Polymer Chemistry in 1985, 1987, and 1990, respectively. He was a Research Associate and Assistant Professor of Waseda University from 1989 to 1991, and from 1992 to 1993, respectively. He was Associate Professor of Waseda University from 1993 to 1996. He has been on the faculties of Keio University (1997-2010). His current position is Professor of Chemical Resources Laboratory, Tokyo Institute of Technology. He has received the Award for the Young Chemist from Chemical Society of Japan in 1996, and the JSPS Wiley Award in 2005 from the Society of Polymer Science, Japan. He promoted research projects as a researcher of Japan Research Development Corporation For PRESTO project from 1992 to 1994; he was a project leader in Kanagawa Academy of Science and Technologies (KAST) from 2002 to 2004, and a leader for the CREST project in Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) from 2003 to 2007. He is engaged in developing supra-metallomolecules. He is a member of the Japan Chemical Society.

supra-metallomolecules

Dr. Fenniri received all his degrees from the Université de Strasbourg, France. After postdoctoral training at the Scripps Research Institute, he moved to Purdue University, where he initiated his independent academic career, and established the Purdue Laboratory for Chemical Nanotechnology (1999). In 2003, He joined the National Research Council and the University of Alberta (Edmonton, AB, Canada) as Professor of Chemistry (2003-2013). Dr. Fenniri is currently Professor of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering at Northeastern University, Boston, MA, USA. Dr. Fenniri’s contributions appeared in over 220 publications, 20 patents and patent applications, and over 450 contributed national and international conference papers. Dr. Fenniri has also lectured extensively around the globe and he has been an invited professor at several institutes and universities.

Nanotechnology for biomedical applications, nanoscale materials for drug delivery, and cell therapeutics and regenerative medicine

Jeong-Woo Choi received his Ph. D. in 1990 at Rutgers University, USA and D.Eng. at Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan in 2003. He worked at IBM Almaden Research Center and Mitsubishi Electronics Advanced Technology R&D Center as a visiting researcher in 1993 and 1996, respectively. He has been a professor of Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, Sogang University, South Korea, for over 25 years. He is a leading researcher in the field of nanobiomaterials and nanobioelectronics. He has published over 370 peer-reviewed papers in Science, Adv. Mater., ACS Nano, Angewandte Chemie, Adv. Funct. Mater., and etc..

Advanced Technology in Materials

Dr. Manjunatha Pattabi obtained his MSc from Mangalore University in 1983 and PhD from Indian Institute of Technology, Madras in 1988. He joined the Materials Science Department of Mangalore University in 1988 and is a Professor since 2003. In addition to being a serious teacher and researcher, he steered the Department of Materials Science as Chairman for nine years since taking the position in 2003. He has published about 100 papers in peer reviewed journals and proceedings. He has delivered more than 75 lectures at various platforms. He has also contributed to the growth of the University in various capacities. Prof. Pattabi was awarded Sir C V Raman State Award for Young Scientists in Physical Sciences for 2002 by the Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology. He was honored with MRSI Medal by the Materials Research Society of India in 2014.

Thin Films, Nanoparticles of metals and Semiconductors, Shape Memory alloys, Fuel Cells, Solar Cells

He is an Associate Professor at the department of Surgery at the New Jersey Medical School in the Rutgers University. He is also a member of the Center for Immunity and Inflammation. Dr Ulloa has made significant contributions to science. Dr Ulloa was among the original investigators describing the Smad in the TGF signaling and their crosstalk with other immune signals such as the Interferon. This mechanism is now proposed to be critical in embryogenesis, oncogenesis and inflammatory bowel disorders. Dr Ulloa was among the original investigators describing the anti-inflammatory potential of the vagus nerve, and its potential to control systemic inflammation in experimental trauma and sepsis. Dr Ulloa gor his first NIH grant as a pioner studying the immunological role of classical neurotransmitter and their signalling pathway controlling immune cells. Dr Ulloa published over 70 peer-review international articles in the most prestiguous journals with over 13,000 total citations. Dr Ulloa has received numerous scientific awards such as the International Human Frontier Fellowship, the Rutgers University ‘Excellence in Research’ Award and the National Scientist Development Award of the American Heart Association. He is invited to write editorials and review articles in journals like Nature Reviews and Trends in Mol Med. His studies are funded by department of Defense, American Heart Association, and the NIH.

Stem Cell Biology,Neuro-Immunomodulation”.

Ho-Kei Chan is an Associate Professor at the Harbin Institute of Technology, Shenzhen, China. After completing his undergraduate degree at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Chan moved to the University of Manchester for a PhD in physics. This was followed by post-doctoral research in the Hong Kong Baptist University, Trinity College Dublin, and then the University of Nottingham. Chan has published a variety of scientific articles in the fields of statistical, nonlinear, and soft matter physics, most notably his work on a template-based method of sequential deposition for generating a wide range of densest columnar packings of spheres.

Advanced Materials