A High and Ultrahigh Temperature Ceramics and Composites：  


Focused topics:
A01 High entropy ceramics Oxide, carbide, boride, and nitride based ceramics and composites
A02 Precursors, fibers, matrices, coatings, and interfaces
A03 Novel synthesis and processing methods
A04 Processing - microstructure - mechanical properties correlation 
A05 Properties at elevated temperatures
A06 Performance in the demanding environments
A07 Methods for improving damage tolerance and resistance to oxidation, ablation, radiation, thermal shock, etc.
A08 New methods for manufacturing, joining and machining 

Co-Organizers
William G. Fahrenholtz, Missouri University of Science and Technology, USA
Guo-Jun Zhang (张国军）, Donghua University, China
Yanchun Zhou （周延春）, Aerospace Research Institute of Materials & Processing Technology, China
Sea-Hoon Lee, Korea Institute of Materials Science, Korea
Bai Cui, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA
Laura Silvestroni, Institute of Science and Technology of Ceramics-CNR, Italy
Tammana S.R.Ch. Murthy, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, India
Hailong Wang（王海龙）, Zhengzhou University, China
Yong-Sheng Liu（刘永胜）, Northwestern Polytechnical University，China
Ji Zou （邹冀）, Wuhan University of Technology, China
Yujin Wang（王玉金）, Harbin Institute of Technology, China

Symposium Chairs 
Guo-Jun Zhang (张国军）, Donghua University, China
Yanchun Zhou （周延春）, Aerospace Research Institute of Materials & Processing Technology, China 
Yong-Sheng Liu（刘永胜）, Northwestern Polytechnical University , China
Yujin Wang（王玉金）, Harbin Institute of Technology, China
Ji Zou （邹冀）, Wuhan University of Technology, China
Kan Zhang （张侃） , Jilin University , China
Jing Liu （刘静） , Shanghai Jiao Tong University , China
Jie Xu （许杰） , Northwestern Polytechnical University , China
Lei Chen （陈磊）, Harbin Institute of Technology, China
Jixuan Liu（刘吉轩）， Donghua University, China
Songlin Ran（冉松林）， Anhui University of Technology , China
Ruixing Li（李锐星） , Beihang University , China

Invited/Keynote Speakers
Jon Binner, University of Birmingham, United Kingdom
William G. Fahrenholtz, Missouri University of Science and Technology, United States
Yanchun Zhou, The Aerospace Research Institute of Materials and Processing Technology, China
Sea-hoon Lee, Korea Institute of Materials Science, Changwon, Korea
Silvestroni Laura, The Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics, Italy
Guo-Jun Zhang, Donghua University, China

Invited speakers 
Shuqi Guo, National Institute for Materials Science, Japan
Zoli Luca, The Institute of Science and Technology for Ceramics, Italy
Lei Chen, Harbin Institute of Technology, China
Yanhui Chu, Harbin Institute of Technology, China
Fuzhi Dai, Aerospace Research Institute of Materials & Processing Technology, China
Xiaoming Duan, Harbin Institute of Technology, China
Hui Gu, Shanghai University, China
Ping Hu, Harbin Institute of Technology, China
Wei Ji, Wuhan University of Technology, China
Ruixing Li, Beihang University, China
Jixuan Liu, Donghua University, China
Jing Liu, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China
Jie Xu, Northwestern Polytechnical University, China
Fang Ye, Northwestern Polytechnical University, China
Chengyu Zhang, Northwestern Polytechnical University, China
Kan Zhang, Jilin University, China
Zhiyang Yu, Fuzhou University, China
Zhisheng Zhao, Yanshan University, China
Shanhua liu, AVIC Manufacturing Technology Institute, China
Songlin Ran, Anhui University of Technology, China
Jianjun Sha, Dalian University of Technology, China
Yiguang Wang, Beijing Institute of Technology, China
Ji Zou, Wuhan University of Technology, China
Yujin Wang, Harbin Institute of Technology, China
Chaolin Tan, Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology, Singapore

Point of Contact
Yujin Wang, Harbin Institute of Technology, China; Email: wangyuj@hit.edu.cn
Ji Zou, Wuhan University of Technology, China; Email: ji.zou@whut.edu.cn

Recently, it was found that atomic metal layers in MAX phase and MAB phases can be selectively removed out of a structure to separate each nanolaminates block of transition metal compounds to form 2D solids. Despite their relatively short history, MXenes (the 2D phase after removing A layers from MAX phases) have attracted attention of scientists due to their attractive properties such as excellent electronic conductivity, surface functionality, and tunability, among others.

The symposium will focus on designing, processing, structure-property relationships, thermal, electrical, optoelectronic, solid lubrication, mechanical properties, oxidation resistance, stability, and applications of these novel nanolaminates compounds in their 2D and 3D forms. In addition, exploratory research on related ternary chemistry is also invited.

Focused topics:
B01 Design and synthesis of novel MAX/MAB/MXenes
B02  Synthesis and fabrication MAX/MAB/MXenes and their composites
B03  Mechanical and oxidation properties of the MAX/MAB/MXenes
B04  MAX/MAB and MXene composites and their properties
B05  ab initio calculations, electronic and magnetic properties
B06  Functional properties of MAX/MAB/MXenes
B07  Applications of the MAX/MAB and MXene phases
B08  Metallic whisker growth on MAX phase substrates

Symposium Chairs: 
Aiguo Zhou, Henan Polytechnic University, China
Surojit Gupta, University of North Dakota, USA
Xiaohui Wang, Institute of Metal research, CAS, China
Shibo Li, Beijing Jiaotong University, China
Qing Huang, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology & Engineering, CAS, China
Zhengming Sun, Southeast Univeristy, China
Chuanfang Zhang, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich, Switzerland
Yi Liu, Shaanxi University of Technology, China
Guobing Yin, Hohai University, China

Point of Contact
Aiguo Zhou, Henan Polytechnic University, China; E-mail: zhouag@hpu.edu.cn

Keynote speakers :
Miladin Rodivic, Texas A&M University, USA
Surojit Gupta, University of North Dakota, USA
Michael Naguib, Tulane University, USA
Chuanfang Zhang, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich, Switzerland
Zhengming Sun, Southeast Univeristy, China
Zhimei Sun, Beihang University, China

Invited Speakers : 
1. Yuelei Bai, Harbin Institute of Technology
2. Shuai Lin, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences
3. Jianfeng Zhang, Hohai University
4. Kun Liang, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, CAS
5. Zhenying Huang, Beijing Jiaotong University
6. Wenbo Yu, Beijing Jiaotong University
7. Shibo Li, Beijing Jiaotong University
8. Chunfeng Hu, Southwest Jiaotong University
9. Junjie Wang, Northwestern Polytechnical University 
10. Peigen Zhang, Southeast University
11. Guoping Bei, China Porcelain Fuchi (Suzhou) High Tech Nano Materials Co. Ltd.
12. Guobing Ying, Hohai University
13. Bin Xu, Beijing University of Chemical Technology
14. Mian Li, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology& Engineering, CAS
15. Aiguo Zhou, Henan Polytechnic University
16. Jian Yang, Nanjing Tech University
17. Yi Liu, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology
18. Heng Luo, Central South University
19. Yu Xie, Jilin University
20. Xiaohui Wang, Institute of Metal Research, CAS

Polymer-derived ceramics (PDCs), synthesized by decomposition of preceramic polymers through heat treatment or non-thermal methods with the organic-inorganic transformation, have attracted great attention for their wide applications form civil to military fields, such as Li-ion batteries, MEMS/micro sensors, ceramic fibers and composites due to their flexible near-net shape fabrication capabilities (photolithography, microcasting, 3D printing and fiber drawing), superior thermal-mechanical properties and multi-functionalities in high temperature & harsh environments. Understanding the composition-structure-property relationship, innovating novel forming techniques and improving property performance could promote PDCs going from laboratory to factory as well as explore their practical applications.  

This symposium will address the latest developments in PDCs, from polymeric precursor synthesis to structure-composition design and characterization, from advanced polymer-to-ceramic conversion and shaping methods innovation and novel properties investigation and engineering applications. A particular emphasis will be placed on structural and functional properties of PDCs for applications in high temperature and harsh environments. The detailed understanding of composition-structure-property correlation of PDCs will be included here too, as well as developments in advanced processing which provide both scientific solids and engineering paths for industrial applications.

Focused topics：
C01 Design and synthesis novel preceramic polymers
C02 Microstructure characterizations and modeling
C03 Advanced polymer-to-ceramic conversion methods and shaping techniques
C04 Functional properties and devices
C05 Structural properties and composites
C06 Porous ceramics and applications
C07 Polymer-derived ceramic fibers and coatings
C08 Polymer-derived ceramics for energy applications
C09 Polymer-derived ceramics for engineering and industrial applications

Organizers：
Xinghong Zhang, zhangxh@hit.edu.cn;
Jie Kong, kongjie@nwpu.edu.cn; 
Ralf Riedel, ralf.riedel@tu-darmstadt.de; 
Paolo Colombo, paolo.colombo@unipd.it; 
Philippe Miele, philippe.miele@iemm.univ-montp2.fr; 
Yoshi Sugahara, ys6546@y.waseda.jp; 
Dong-Pyo Kim, dpkim@postech.ac.kr; 
Gurpreet Singh, gurpreet@ksu.edu; 
Yuji Iwamoto, iwamoto.yuji@nitech.ac.jp; 
Raj Bordia, rbordia@clemson.edu; 

Point of Contact：
Zhaoju Yu (zhaojuyu@xmu.edu.cn, Xiamen University, China)
Gang Shao (gang_shao@zzu.edu.cn, Zhengzhou University, China)
Xingang Luan (xgluan@nwpu.edu.cn, NPU, China)
Qingbo Wen (wentsingbo@csu.edu.cn, Central South University, China)

The aim of this symposium is to provide a forum to exchange the research ideas about the state-of-the-art of optical ceramics and luminescent materials, and their perspectives or emerging applications, such as solid state lasers, scintillators, windows and domes, armors, solid-state lighting and emissive displays. 

Following topics will be included but not limited in this symposium:
D01 Fabrication technology for high optical quality transparent ceramics
D02 Optical spectroscopic properties of optical ceramics
D03 Transparent ceramics for solid state lasers
D04 Protective materials for window, dome, and armor applications
D05 Ceramic scintillators for X-CT and PET applications
D06 Phosphors and white LEDs
D07 Luminescent materials for laser lighting 
D08 Quantum dots
D09 Nano phosphors
D10 NIR phosphors and their applications
D11 Theory and computations of phosphors
D12 Optical glass

Organizers: 
Shiwei Wang, Shanghai Institute for Ceramics, CAS
Rong-Jun Xie, Xiamen University
Yiquan Wu, Alfred University 
Xiaodong Li，Northeastern University
Hao Wang Wuhan University of Technology
Le Wang, China Jiliang University
W. B. Im, Hanyang University
Jiguang Li, National Institute for Materials Science
Jiang Li, Shanghai Institute for Ceramics, CAS
Point of Contact
Dan HAN, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, CAS

Point of Contact：
Shiwei Wang (swwang51@mail.sic.ac.cn)
Rong-Jun Xie (rjxie@xmu.edu.cn )
Yiquan Wu (wuy@alfred.edu)
Jiang Li (lijiang@mail.sic.ac.cn)
Dan Han (handan@mail.sic.ac.cn)

Proposed Topics:
E01 Novel processing technologies of porous ceramics
E02 Microstructural and morphological control of porous ceramics
E03 Additive manufacturing of porous ceramics
E04 Ceramic membranes
E05 Micro-porous and meso-porous ceramics
E06 Characterization, simulation, and modeling of porous ceramics
E07 Engineering applications of porous ceramics for environmental protection and energy related applications.
E08 Porous ceramics for thermal management, functional, biological, and lightweight structural applications

Organizers: 
Prof. Yu-Ping Zeng, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China, yuping-zeng@mail.sic.ac.cn
Prof. Chan-An Wang, School of Materials Science And Engineering, Tsinghua University , wangca@tsinghua.edu.cn
Dr. Manabu Fukushima, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Japan, manabu-fukushima@aist.go.jp
Prof. Paolo Colombo Università di Padova Italy  paolo.colombo@unipd.it
Prof. Young-Wook Kim, University of Seoul, Republic of Korea, ywkim@uos.ac.kr
Jianfeng Yang  Xian Jiaotong University, China , yang155@mail.xjtu.edu.cn 
Dr. Tobias Fey, Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Germany 
Dr. Dongxu Yao Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China, dongxyao@mail.sic.ac.cn 
Dr. Akihiro Shimamura, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Japan 

F01. Synthesis, property and characterization of raw materials for advanced ceramic films and coatings
F02. Thermal and environmental barrier coatings
F03. Surface protective coatings, especially against oxidation, corrosion, erosion, and wear et al.
F04. Multifunctional and smart films 
F05. Optical and transparent conductive films
F06. Biomedical and healthcare films or coatings
F07. Novel synthesis, processing and characterization technology for coatings
F08. Advanced computation and evaluation methods for films and coatings
F09. Surface modification of ceramics

Symposium Chairs： 
Chunlei Wan(万春磊) (Tsinghua University, China)
Rong Tu (涂溶) (Wuhan University of Technology, China)
GuanJun Yang(杨冠军) (Xi’an Jiaotong University, China)
Wenjia Song (宋文佳) (Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet Munich, Germany)
Heping Li (李和平) (Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China)
Song Zhang (章嵩) (Wuhan University of Technology, China)

Point of Contact：
Dr. Qizhong Li (qizhongli@whut.edu.cn)
Prof. Chunlei Wan (wancl@mail.tsinghua.edu.cn)

　　
Fabrication and Processing
G01 Mechanical and Thermal Properties
G02 Corrosion, Oxidation, Ablation and Irradiation Behaviors
G03 Interface/interphase engineering
G04 Coatings for CMCs
G05 Characterization, Analysis, and Simulation

Symposium Chairs
Guo-Jun Zhang（张国军）, Donghua University
Xiang Xiong （熊翔）, Central South University
Xinghong Zhang（张幸红）, Harbin Institute of Technology
Ralf Riedel, Technische Universität Darmstadt
Yongsheng Liu（刘永胜）, Northwestern Polytechnical University
De-Wei Ni（倪德伟）, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Ji Zou（邹冀）, Wuhan University of Technology, China
Qingsong Ma（马青松）, National University of Defense Technology
Duan Li（李端）, National University of Defense Technology
Fei Chen（陈斐）, Wuhan University of Technology
Ji-Xuan Liu（刘吉轩）, Donghua University
Yuan Cheng（程源）, Harbin Institute of Technology

Point of Contact：
Guo-Jun Zhang (Tel: 021-67874093, E-mail: gjzhang@dhu.edu.cn)
De-Wei Ni (Tel: 021-69906033, E-mail: deweini@mail.sic.ac.cn)

Originated from traditional firing processes for structural and functional components, modern sintering technology arises as an advanced and essential tool for a variety of applications. In recent years, two trends have been witnessed in this old and new research field. One is the perusing of high efficiency in sintering, for which external fields such as electricity or stress are usually exploited. The other one is realization of sintering at low temperature, for which reaction process during densification are typically involved.
 
Accordingly, novel technologies such as flash sintering, cold sintering and bioinspired densification (mineralization) are under rapid development in ceramic community. Moreover, as the properties of raw powders significantly affect sintering kinetics and quality, advances in powder processing is of great interest from both scientific and industrial point of view. Finally, the novel sintering processing could result in distinct microstructure of ceramics, and thus directly affects the mechanical and functional properties.

This symposium seeks to provide a platform for global researchers to share the latest developments in sintering science and technology, as well as microstructural evolution for powder-based materials. Additionally, to honor the contribution of the late Prof. Zhijian Shen in ceramic sintering, a memorial symposium will be set in this symposium. The topics will include but not limit to the following symposiums.

H01 Advanced powder processing
H02 Fielded assisted sintering
H03 Low temperature densification
H04 Sintering for applications
H05 Memorial to Prof. Zhijian Shen

Co-organizers：
Yuchi Fan (Donghua University)
Yiguang Wang (Beijing Institute of Technology)
Na Ni (Shanghai Jiaotong University)
Jing Guo (Xi’an Jiaotong University)
Yanhao Dong (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)
Chaoyong Zou (Wuhan University of Technology)
Wei Ji (Wuhan University of Technology)
Chunfeng Hu (Southwest Jiaotong University)

Point of Contact： 
Yuchi Fan (yuchifan@dhu.edu.cn)

Title of Symposium：
I. Progress in 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing

Focused topics:
I01 Micro- and nano-scale 3D printing
I02 3D printing: rheology and mechanical properties
I03 3D printing: physics, mass transport, heat transfer.
I04 3D printing: microstructure, processing
I05 Printable electronics
I06 3D printing and tissue engineering
I07 3D printing energy storage/conversion structure
I08 Computational and numerical methods for 3D printing, such as machine learning and finite element modeling
I09 Structural and functional design for 3D printing.
I10 4D printing

Organizers: 
Jia-Min Wu (Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China)
Zhangwei Chen (Shenzhen University, China)
Rujie He (Beijing Institute of Technology, China)
Kai Liu (Wuhan University of Technology, China)

Point of Contact：
Dr. Jia-Min Wu (jiaminwu@hust.edu.cn)

1)Advanced Refractories
J01 Advanced refractory raw materials
J02 Green development of refractories industry
J03 Refractories for iron and steel industry 
J04 Refractories for cement, glass, nonferrous and other emerging sectors
J05 Advanced techniques and facilities for production, testing, evaluation and installation
J06 Application of simulation in refractory
J07 Ceramic materials for high temperature

2)Traditional Ceramics
J08 Ancient ceramics and new building ceramics
J09 Reproduction process for ancient ceramics
J10 Toughness and strengthened mechanism for traditional ceramics
J11 Application of 3D-printed technology for traditional ceramics
J12 Decorative materials and technology of traditional ceramics

Topic: 
Innovation leading, Green development, Intelligent manufacturing

Symposium Chairs:
Prof.Yawei Li (Wuhan University of Science and Technology, China)
Prof.Yueming Li (Jingdezhen Ceramic University, China)

Co-organizers:
1) Prof.Yawei Li (Wuhan University of Science and Technology, China)
2) Prof.Yueming Li (Jingdezhen Ceramic University, China)
3) Dr.Gang Wang (Sinosteel Luoyang Inst. Refractories Res. Co., Ltd., China)
4) Prof.Juntong Huang (Nanchang Hangkong University, China)
5) Prof.Hongfeng Yin (Xi’an University of Architecture & Technology, China)
6) Prof.Jianfeng Zhu (ShangxiUniversityofScienceandTechnology, China)
7) Prof.Xudong Luo (LiaoningUniversityofScienceandTechnology, China)
8) Prof.Jingkun Yu (Northeastern University, China)
9) Prof.Quanli Jia (Zhengzhou University, China)
10) Prof.Weidong Li (Sjanghai Institute of Ceramics，Chinese academy of Science)
11) Prof.Jianqing Wu (South China University of Technology)

Point of Contact:
Yawei Li， liyawei@wust.edu.cn 
Gang Wang， wangg@lirrc.com 
Yueming Li， lym6329@163.com 
Liping Pan， panliping@wust.edu.cn 
Qi Zhang，zhangqlirr@163.com 

K01 Novel microwave and millimeter-wave dielectric ceramics
K02 LTCC/ULTCC materials
K03 Cold sintering and room temperature fabrication
K04 Metamaterials, metasurface and advanced artificial structures
K05 Microwave dielectric materials and devices design/modeling/simulation
K06 Microwave dielectric materials and devices characterization
K07 3D printing /direct writing /photolithography and other emerging microwave/ millimeter wave devices fabrication/integration technologies
K08 Components/devices/microsystems based on microwave dielectric ceramics
K09 Other emerging applications of microwave dielectric ceramics

Symposium Chairs 
Hong Wang (汪宏) (Southern University of Science & Technology)
Zhenxin Yue (岳振星) (Tsinghua University)
Zhifu Liu (刘志甫) (Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, CAS)
Heli Jantunen (University of Oulu, Finland)
Lei Li (李雷) (Zhejiang University)
Yang Bai (白洋) (University of Science and Technology Beijing)

Point of Contact： 
Zhifu Liu (liuzf@mail.sic.ac.cn)
Hong Wang (wangh6@sustc.edu.cn)

Focused topics:
L01：New Ferroelectric/Antiferroelectric Ceramics for Dielectric Energy Storage
L02：Film Capacitors for Energy Storage
L03：Composites, Structural design & characterization, New Concepts 

Keynote Speakers：
#1: Zhenxiang Cheng (Wollongong University, Australia)
#2: Jungho Ryu (Yeungnam University, Republic of Korea)
#3: Xiaohui Wang (Tsinghua University）
#4: Hong Wang（Southern University of Science and Technology）
#5: Yang Shen（Tsinghua University）

Invited Speakers：
Qingguo Chi et al. #6-#28 (See attached list)

Organizers: 
Guorong Li, Professor, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences 
Jun Ouyang, Professor, Qilu University of Technology 
Jingfeng Li, Professor, Tsinghua University
Xiaohui Wang, Professor, Tsinghua University
Ruzhong Zuo, Professor, Anhui Polytechnic University 

Point of Contact：
Prof. Guorong Li, E-mail: grli@sunm.shcnc.ac.cn
Prof. Jun Ouyang, E-mail: ouyangjun@qlu.edu.cn

Lead-Free Ferroelectric/Piezoelectric Ceramics 

Focused topics:
M01 Fundamentals of lead-free ferroelectrics and piezoelectrics 
M02 New lead-free piezoelectrics
M03 Lead-free piezoelectric thin/thick films and composites.
M04 Advances in Processing techniques of high-performance lead-free piezoelectric ceramics 
M05 Characterization techniques and property-structure relationship studies
M06 Applications of lead-free piezoelectric ceramics.

Organizers: 
Ke Wang, Tsinghua University, China 
Jianguo Zhu, Sichuan University, China
Shujun Zhang, University of Wollongong, Australia
Jiagang Wu, Sichuan University, China
Jiwei Zhai, Tongji University, China
Bo-Ping Zhang, University of Science and Technology Beijing, China
Haosu Luo, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, China
Jing-Feng Li, Tsinghua University, China

Point of Contact：
Wang Ke (wang-ke@tsinghua.edu.cn)
Fang-Zhou Yao (yaofangzhou@xjtu.edu.cn)

Title of Symposium N：  

Focused topics:
N01 Perovskite thin film photovoltaics topics
N02 Efficiency improvement
N03 Photostability, moisture resistance, thermal and thermal-light stability, etc.
N04 Perovskite dimensionality-properties and solar cells
N05 Lead-free or lead-less perovskite solar cells
N06 High-performance perovskite-based tandems towards commercialization
N07 Perovskite light emitting diodes, detectors and other optoelectronics topics
N08 Perovskite light emitting diodes
N09 Perovskite photodetectors
N10 Other optoelectronic applications

Organizers: 
Prof. Hong Lin, Tsinghua University, China
Prof. Wei Chen, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China
Prof. Yabing Qi, Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST), Japan
Prof. Wanli Ma, Soochow University, China
Prof. Feng Hao, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, China
Prof. Zhanhua Wei, Huaqiao University, China
Dr. Heping Shen, The Australian National University, Australia

Point of Contact:
Hong Lin (hong-lin@mail.tsinghua.edu.cn)
Chen Wei (wnlochenwei@hust.edu.cn)

Thermoelectric materials provide a technique solution for the energy direct inter-conversion between heat and electricity. This advantage attracted wide attention in the applications of power generation and solid-state cooling. For the power generation, it is promising candidate for the recovery of waste heat into electricity. While, for the cooling, it is a critical thermal management technique for the laser module in telecom field. It also provides a convenience for sustainable electric power supply for IoT sensors, or personal healthy monitor. This symposium will focus on emerging TE materials for sustainable energy conversion and discuss the advances and challenges in this field, including the multiscale materials design, synthesis, fabrication, and theory modeling, also the application of TE materials in sustainable energy conversion devices. This symposium will provide an international forum for developing TE materials processing and device applications of new materials and theories to meet the challenges of sustainable energy technologies. 

Proposed topics:
Classic thermoelectric materials
New thermoelectric compounds
Flexible inorganic thermoelectric materials 
High-Entropy thermoelectric materials
High-power Thermoelectric Generators
Flexible Thermoelectric Generators and novel applications
Multiple-scale TE Materials & Modeling

Symposium organizers：
Yuanhua Lin, Tsinghua University, linyh@tsinghua.edu.cn 
Xun Shi, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, CAS, xshi@mail.sic.ac.cn 
Jingfeng Li，Tsinghua University, jingfeng@mail.tsinghua.edu.cn 
Xinbing Zhao, Zhejiang University, zhaoxb@zju.edu.cn 
Tiejun Zhu, Zhejiang University, zhutj@zju.edu.cn 
Wenyu Zhao, Wuhan University of Technology, wyzhao@whut.edu.cn 
Xinfeng Tang, Wuhan University of Technology, tangxf@whut.edu.cn 
Lidong Zhao, Beihang University, zhaolidong@buaa.edu.cn
Weishu Liu, Southern University of Science and Technology, liuws@sustech.edu.cn 

Point of Contact：
Xun Shi, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, CAS, xshi@mail.sic.ac.cn 
Weishu Liu, SUSTech, liuws@sustech.edu.cn 

Keynote Speakers： 
Wenqing Zhang (SUSTech, Shenzhen, China)
Takao Mori, (NIMS, Tsukuba, Japan)
Zhigang Chen (The University of Queensland, Brisbane St Lucia, Australia)
Ronggui Yang (Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China)
Yuan Deng (Beihang University, Beijing, China)
Jiaqing He (SUSTech, Shenzhen, China)
Lidong Zhao (Beihang University, Beijing, China)

Invited Speakers: 
Bo-Ping Zhang (University of Science and Technology Beijing)
Shufang Wang (Hebei University)
Junyou Yang (Junyang Yang)
Qinyong Zhang (Xihua University) 
Jun Luo (Shanghai University) 
Jiong Yang (Shanghai University) 
Shengqiang Bai (Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, CAS) 
Pengfei Qiu (Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, CAS)
Huaizhou Zhao (Institute of Physics, CAS)
Ming Zhou (Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, CAS)
Ting Zhang (Institute of Engineering Thermophysics, CAS)
Chunlei Wan (Tsinghua University) 
Xiaoyuan Zhou (Chongqing University)
Jiehe Sui (Harbin Institute of Technology) 
Qian Zhang (Harbin Institute of Technology-ShenZhen)
Hongchao Wang (Shandong University)
Zhenghua Ge (Kunming University of Science and Technology)
Xianli Su (Wuhan University of Technology)
Guodong Li(Wuhan University of Technology)
Sanghan Xia (Wuhan University of Technology)
Fu Li (Shenzhen University)
Wu Li (ShenZhen)
ChenGuang Fu (Zhejiang University)
Peng Jiang (Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics)
Jing Shuai (Sun Yat-Sen University-Shenzhen) 
Ran Ang (Sichuan University)
Tianran Wei (Shanghai Jiao Tong University) 
Wen Li (Tongji University)
Guodong Tang (Nanjing University of Science and Technology) 

P01 New Frontiers in single-phase ferroelectrics and multiferroics;
P02 Magnetoelectric and multiferroic thin films and nanostructures;
P03 Theory of ferroic-ordering and magnetoelectric coupling, and machine learning methods;
P04 Advanced fabrication or characterization techniques for ferroic nanomaterials;
P05 Topological states in ferroic materials;
P06 Device applications including sensors, memory devices, transducers, and high-frequency signal processing, etc.

Symposium Chairs： 
Jing Ma (马静), Tsinghua University
Shuai Dong (董帅), Southeast University
Yuewei Yin (殷月伟), University of Science and Technology of China
Jinxing Zhang (张金星), Beijing Normal University
Junming Liu (刘俊明), Nanjing University

Point of Contact：
Jing Ma (ma-jing@mail.tsinghua.edu.cn)
Jinxing Zhang (jxzhang@bnu.edu.cn)

Topic: Sensitive materials and devices that are capable of converting different physical and chemical stimuli, e. g. mechanical, thermal, gaseous and optical signals into electrical response, are of great potential for man-made robots to perceive the world like human beings, or assisting people to explore the fields that currently cannot be touched, or making our life more comfortable and protecting us from danger. According to their sensitive feature, they could be classified as temperature-sensitive, gas-sensitive, voltage-sensitive, and optical-sensitive materials and so on. Correspondingly, they are manufactured as thermistors, gas sensors, varistors, and optical sensor. The main trends in the development of sensitive materials and devices with high performance include low-dimensional and high-dimensional designs, low-temperature and facile preparation strategies, chip-type integration approaches, flexible and stretchable features and multi-functional modules. This symposium covers all these main trends, and papers on newly emerged sensitive materials, progresses in preparation and characterization techniques, and new applications of sensitive materials and devices all are welcome. The topics of this symposium will include but not limit to: 

Q01 Thermal sensitive materials and devices
Q02 Voltage sensitive materials and devices
Q03 Gas and humidity sensitive materials and sensor
Q04 Acoustic transducer materials and devices
Q05 Optical sensitive materials and detectors
Q06 Pressure sensitive materials and devices
Q07 Novel sensitive materials and devices

Symposium Chairs： 
Zilong Tang (唐子龙) (Tsinghua University)
Qiuyun Fu (傅邱云) (Huazhong University of Science and Technology)
Wanping Chen (陈万平) (Wuhan University)
Geyu Lu (卢革宇) (Jilin University)
Wangyang Fu (符汪洋) (Tsinghua University)

Keynote speakers （4+）： 
Hideo Miura (Tohoku University, Japan)
Norbert Klein (Imperial College London, United Kingdom)
Zhengjun Zhang  (Tsinghua University)
Long You (Huazhong University of Science and Technology)

Invited speakers （10+）：
Ken Suzuki (Tohoku University, Japan)
Qinqiang Zhang (Tohoku University, Japan)
Lizhou Xu (Imperial College London, United Kingdom)
Wanping Chen (Wuhan University)
Zhao Wang (Hubei University)
Xiaoyan Zhang (Tsinghua University)
Wangyang Fu (Tsinghua University)
Wen Dong (Huazhong University of Science and Technology)
Zehui Li (Peking University)
Wei Luo (Huazhong University of Science and Technology)

Point of Contact：
Zi-Long Tang (tzl@mail.tsinghua.edu.cn)
Wang-Yang Fu (fwy2018@mail.tsinghua.edu.cn)

This symposium seeks to cover both the fundamentals and technological applications of Ionic and mixed conducting ceramics and their composites, thus linking theory, simulations, advanced characterization, functional properties and real-world applications. It will provide a forum for extensive discussion and exchange of information among researchers exploring solid state ionics in ceramic based materials in different contexts and diverse applications.  

 
Focused topics:
R01 Defects mechanisms and engineering in Ionic and mixed conducting ceramics
R02 Ionic transport and Mechanisms in Ionic and mixed conducting ceramics
R03 Electrochemical Interfaces in solid state ionic devices
R04 Nanoionics: mass and charge transport in the nanoscale
R05 Ceramics for Energy and Fuels Conversion- Fuel Cells, Electrolyzers, Membrane Reactors
R06 Solid state lithium batteries
R07 Ferroelectrics, Multiferroics, Magneto-Ionics
R08 Chemical and Solid State Sensors
R09 Application of Novel characterization methods for structure and chemical composition such as operando techniques in the study of Ionic and mixed conducting ceramics and their devices

Co-Organizers: 
Zhaoyin Wen (Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Science)
Na Ni (Shanghai Jiaotong University)
Minfang Han (Tsinghua University)
Yongsheng Hu (Institute of Physics
Chinese Academy of Science)
Yonghui Huang (Tongji University)
Qiang Zhang (Tsinghua University)
Quanhong Yang (Tianjin University)
Yan Yu (University of Science and Technology of China)
Yan Chen (South China University of Technology)

Point of Contact：
Na Ni (na.ni@sjtu.edu.cn)
Zhaoyin Wen (zywen@mail.sic.ac.cn)

Bioceramics are a large class of biocompatible ceramic materials specially designed and used for biomedical applications, including repairing and reconstructing diseased or damaged parts of the body, tissue engineering, and targeted drug delivery. Significant advances in bioceramics have been achieved from the 1st generation of bioinert ceramics (zirconia and alumina) and the 2nd generation of biodegradable while bioactive ceramics (hydroxyapatite ceramics) toward the 3rd generation of bioactive ceramics with enhanced regenerative performance. Especially, the degradability allows the successful release of carriers at specific sight to trigger the biological reactions for special applications. The advantages of advanced bioceramic materials in biomedical applications have been widely appreciated, especially in terms of their unique biocompatibility and high performance. The aim of this symposium is to provide an initiative platform for researchers, engineers, clinicians, and students from around the globe to share their scientific findings and applications in the field of bioceramics. The plenary lectures from renowned scientists will bring innovative ideas and strategic expansion for next generation of bioceramics and related industrial applications. The conference will also offer dynamic opportunities for young researchers/students to encourage the development in this informative podium. 

Potential Topics for Oral and Poster Presentations but are not limited to:
S01 New bioceramics Materials
S02 Micro/Nano bioceramics: design and properties
S03 Highly porous bioceramics
S04 3D printing in bioceramics: materials and techniques
S05 Advanced techniques for synthesis and characterization of bioceramics
S06 Bioceramics for biomedical implants, prostheses, or prosthetic devices
S07 Bioceramics for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine
S08 Bioceramics for targeted drug delivery and cancer therapy
S09 Bioceramic-based composite and injectable materials
S10 Clinical translation and safety regulation of bioceramics

Organizers:
Xiumei Wang, Tsinghua University
Chengtie Wu, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Lei Yang, Hebei University of Technology
Xiangdong Kong, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University 
Lingyun Zhao, Tsinghua University
Muhammad Zubair Iqbal, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University

Point of Contact：
Xiumei Wang (wxm@mail.tsinghua.edu.cn)

分会主题
T01 Scanning probe microscopy/scanning near-field optical microscopy characterizations of nanoscale electric, piezoelectric, magnetic, thermal and optical properties 
T02 X-ray microscopy, tomography and ptychography based on Bragg diffraction, transmission and fluorescence contrast  
T03 Grain boundary and defects in novel sintering
T04 Ferroelastic, ferroelectric, ferromagnetic domains in piezoelectric, multi-functional, optic and thermal performance
T05 Defects, dislocations and nanoscale ordering in thermoelectrics
T06 Nanoscale phase segregation and transformation in high-temperature and high-entropy ceramics

分会主席
李江宇  南方科技大学 (扫描探针)
顾辉    上海大学 （电子显微）
李千    清华大学 （光学等其他类表征；会务）

组委会成员
高鹏    北京大学 （电子显微）
高翔    北京高压科学研究中心 （电子显微）
王家钧  哈尔滨工业大学 （同步辐射）

Point of Contact：
Qian Li (qianli_mse@tsinghua.edu.cn)

U01 High-throughput design and characterization
U02 Informatics and machine learning
U03 Multi-scale modeling of processing, microstructure, and performance
U04 Modeling of structure and property of ceramics and composites
U05 Modeling defects, interfaces and amorphous matter at multiple scales
U06 Ceramic genome

Symposium Chairs： 
Bin Liu, Shanghai University, China
Jingyang Wang, Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
Yuelei Bai, Harbin Institute of Technology, China
Jian Luo, University of California San Diego, USA
Ting Liao, Queensland University of Technology, Australia
Wei Luo, Donghua University, China
Takuji Oda, Seoul National University, Korea
Haixuan Xu, University of Tennessee, USA
Huimin Xiang, Aerospace Research Institute of Materials and Processing Technology, China

Point of Contact：
Bin Liu, Shanghai University, China, binliu@shu.edu.cn 
Jingyang Wang, Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China, jywang@imr.ac.cn 

Keynote speakers （8）： 
Jian Luo (University of California, San Diego)
Takuji Oda (Seoul National University)
Kesong Yang (University of California, San Diego)
Yifei Mo (University of Maryland, College Park)
Xinmei Hou (University of Science and Technology Beijing)
Jianjun Liu (Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences)
Wei Luo (Donghua University)
Bin Liu (Shanghai University)

Invited speakers （14）：
Haixuan Xu (The University of Tennessee Knoxville)
Yanhui Zhang (Yanshan University)
Yiran Li (Shanghai University)
Yixiu Luo (Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences)
Bingtian Tu (Wuhan University of Technology)
Ning Cao (China University of Petroleum)
Chao Wang (Harbin Institute of Technology)
Jiemin Wang (Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences)
Liangmiao Zhang (Shanghai University)
Yuanyuan Cui (Shanghai University)
Weiwei Sun (Southeast University)
Xiaoyu Chong (Kunming University of Science and Technology)
Haibo Guo (Shanghai University)
Huimin Xiang (Aerospace Research Institute of Materials & Processing Technology)