International Conference for Advanced (Nano) composites 2027

Yiu-Wing Mai

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University & The University of Sydney Professor Yiu-Wing Mai is Distinguished Chair Professor of Composites Science and Engineering at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and Emeritus University Chair at The University of Sydney. He is a globally recognised materials scientist and member of several leading academies, including the Chinese Academy of Engineering, the Royal Society, the Royal Academy of Engineering, the Australian Academy of Science and the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering. His research spans fracture and fatigue of polymer nanocomposites, flame retardancy and functional materials. He developed the Essential Work of Fracture theory, now adopted as ISO 23524:2022, and has delivered major industrial advances in fibre cement, nanocomposite coatings and composite manufacturing.

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Liqun Zhang

Xi‘an Jiaotong University Professor Liqun Zhang is President of Xi’an Jiaotong University and an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering. He is a global leader in rubber science and technology, with research spanning sustainable and high-performance rubber materials, polymer nanocomposites, bio-based polymers, green elastomers and polymer processing. His work has achieved major industrial impact, including the development of the world’s first production line for bio-based itaconate elastomers and the first biodegradable polyester rubber. He holds more than 300 domestic and international patents, with over 30% transferred into industrial applications, demonstrating an exceptional record in research translation and commercialization.

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Jun Ma

Adelaide University, Australia Prof. Jun Ma is Professor of Materials Engineering and Academic Lead – Graduate Research in the School of Chemical Engineering at Adelaide University. He is the founding Editor-in-Chief of Advanced Nanocomposites and an editor of Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials. His research focuses on polymer nanocomposites, flame-retardant materials, sustainable composites and polymer processing, with strong industry engagement and ARC Discovery and Linkage project support.

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Dusan Losic

Adelaide University, Australia Prof. Dusan Losic is a leading Australian nanoscientist at Adelaide University and Deputy Director of the ARC Research Hub for Advanced Manufacturing with 2D Materials. His research advances graphene and other nanomaterials for applications in health, environment, agriculture, energy and industry. He has authored over 550 peer-reviewed publications, attracted more than 35,000 citations, holds multiple patents and has led major academic and industry-funded research programs. He is Fellow of National Academy of Inventors (FNAI).

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Xianhu Liu

Zhengzhou University, China Professor Xianhu Liu is Professor at Zhengzhou University and Deputy Director of the State Key Laboratory of Structural Analysis, Optimization and CAE Software for Industrial Equipment. He received his PhD from Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Germany. A Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher, he has published over 150 papers as first or corresponding author, with more than 15,000 citations and an H-index of 86. He serves on the editorial board of Advanced Nanocomposites and was Executive Chair of ICAN 2025. His research focuses on polymer processing and functional polymer materials.

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Bronwyn Fox AO

Opening Address Speaker The University of New South Wales, Australia. Role: Guest of Honour and Opening Address Speaker Professor Bronwyn Fox AO is Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research and Enterprise at UNSW Sydney. She is an internationally recognised expert in carbon fibre and composite materials, with major contributions to advanced composites, graphene-enabled materials and manufacturing innovation. She was previously Chief Scientist at CSIRO and Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research and Enterprise at Swinburne University, where she founded the Manufacturing Futures Research Institute. She also established Deakin University’s Carbon Nexus facility. Professor Fox is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering, Engineers Australia and the Royal Australian Chemical Institute. Her leadership spans research translation, national manufacturing capability and strategic science and technology policy.

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Tony McNally

University of Warwick, United Kingdom Professor Tony McNally is Chair Professor in Nanocomposites at WMG, University of Warwick, and founder and Director of the International Institute for Nanocomposites Manufacturing. He is also Editor-in-Chief of Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials. His research focuses on polymer nanocomposites incorporating 0D, 1D and 2D nanomaterials, nanomaterial functionalisation, polymer processing, structure-property relationships, polymer blends, mechanochemistry and polymer-modified bitumen. His work bridges fundamental polymer science and scalable nanocomposite manufacturing for industrial applications.

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Fariba Dehghani

University of Sydney, Australia Professor Fariba Dehghani is Director of Bioengineering Research and Professor in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Sydney. Her research develops advanced biomaterials, composites and nanocomposite systems for regenerative medicine, tissue engineering, medical devices, drug delivery, biosensors, nutrition and bioactive compounds. She leads multidisciplinary work linking materials engineering, nanotechnology, health and industry translation. Professor Dehghani earned her PhD in Chemical Engineering from UNSW and has held an ARC Postdoctoral Fellowship. She also directed an ARC Training Centre and has received major awards from Engineers Australia, ANZFChE and UNSW.

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Jaime C. Grunlan

Texas A&M University, United States Dr. Jaime Grunlan is the Leland T. Jordan ’29 Chair of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University, with joint appointments in Materials Science and Engineering and Chemistry. His research focuses on the thermal and transport properties of polymer nanocomposites, with international leadership in super gas barrier films and environmentally benign flame-retardant nanocoatings. He serves as Editor of Journal of Materials Science and Progress in Organic Coatings, and Associate Editor of Green Materials. He became a Fellow of the American Chemical Society in 2023 and a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors in 2024.

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Baohua Jia

RMIT University, Australia Distinguished Professor Baohua Jia is a globally recognised leader in photonics, atomaterials and nanomanufacturing. She is Professor and ARC Future Fellow at RMIT University and inaugural Director of the Centre for Atomaterials and Nanomanufacturing. Her research on light–nanomaterial interactions, laser manipulation of 2D materials and ultrafast laser nanofabrication has enabled functional nanostructures and nanocomposite-related systems for clean energy, environmental purification, optoelectronics and intelligent manufacturing. She has published over 370 papers, received more than 31,000 citations and holds an H-index of 91. She is a Fellow of ATSE, Optica and IoM3, President of Global Technovation Alliance and Editor-in-Chief of npj Nanophotonics.

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Lei Jiang

Suzhou Institute for Advanced Research, University of Science and Technology of China, China Professor Lei Jiang is Professor at the Suzhou Institute for Advanced Research, University of Science and Technology of China. He is an Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and a foreign member of the US National Academy of Engineering and the Australian Academy of Science. He received his PhD from the University of Tokyo and worked with Prof. Akira Fujishima in Japan. His research focuses on bioinspired superwetting interfacial nanomaterials and ultralow-energy bionic processes for biosynthesis, energy conversion and information transmission. He is widely recognised as a leading materials scientist in China.

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Bronwyn Laycock

University of Queensland, Australia Professor Bronwyn Laycock is a polymer scientist at the University of Queensland with extensive experience across academia, industry, consulting and CSIRO. She is Deputy Director of the ARC Training Centre for Bioplastics and Biocomposites. Her research focuses on sustainable polymers and circular-economy materials, including bio/degradable polymers, biocomposites, biodegradable packaging, polymer lifetime prediction, end-of-life technologies, controlled-release systems and polyurethane chemistry. Her work strongly aligns with ICAN 2027 themes in sustainable composites, polymer processing and real-world translation. She also has a strong commercialisation record, including award-winning contributions to CSIRO’s extended-wear contact lens technology and licensed degradable polyethylene films.

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Chuntai Liu

Zhengzhou University, China Professor Chuntai Liu is Vice President of Zhengzhou University and Professor at the National Engineering Research Center for Advanced Polymer Processing Technology. He received his PhD in Materials Processing Engineering from Zhengzhou University and was a visiting scholar at The Ohio State University. His research focuses on multifunctional polymer composites and nanocomposites, polymer processing, processing–microstructure–property relationships, conductive composites, flexible sensors and intelligent functional materials. He serves as Director of the National Technical Committee for Mold Standardization and has published more than 400 papers, including in Nature Communications and Advanced Materials.

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Chun-Hui Wang

The University of New South Wales, Australia Chun-Hui Wang is a Scientia Professor at the School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering at UNSW Sydney. His research focuses on functionalizing and modelling advanced composites for applications in high-performance structures, wearable sensors and energy storage devices. His work has been successfully translated into engineering and health technologies, including criteria for fatigue design, imaging techniques for structural damage assessment and nano-engineered toughening strategies for composites operating in extreme thermal environments. He is a Fellow of the Australia Academy of Technological Sciences & Engineering (FTSE), in recognition of his sustained contributions and impact in engineering research and innovation.

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Lianzhou Wang

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR, China Professor Lianzhou Wang is Global STEM Chair Professor of Energy Materials in the Faculty of Science at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. His research focuses on semiconductor nanomaterials and nanocomposites for clean energy conversion and storage, including solar fuel production, rechargeable batteries and next-generation solar cells. He has published over 650 journal papers, holds >20 patents and has been recognized as a Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher numerous times. Professor Wang is a former Australian Research Council Laureate Fellow and an elected Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science, the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering, and Academia Europaea.

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Cyrille Boyer

Cyrille Boyer is a Scientia Professor and Australian Laureate Fellow in the School of Chemical Engineering at UNSW Sydney, and the Faculty of Engineering's Associate Dean (Research and Training). A former Co-Director of the Australian Centre for NanoMedicine, he is globally acclaimed for his contributions to photopolymerization, photoredox catalysis, and advanced polymer design. Cyrille focuses on translating complex macromolecular science into high-impact solutions. His work enables the creation of smart, light-responsive materials and hybrid nanoparticles that are actively shaping the future of drug delivery, medical imaging, clean energy, and advanced manufacturing. He is dedicated to advancing sustainable polymerization methods to solve critical challenges in health and materials engineering. Since 2018, he has been listed as Highly Cited Researcher by Web of Science. He has been elected as a fellow of European Academy of Sciences (elected 2021) and Australian Academy of Science (elected 2026).

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Martina Stenzel

Professor Martina Stenzel is a Scientia Professor and ARC Laureate Fellow in the School of Chemistry at UNSW Sydney. She is internationally recognised for pioneering work in polymer chemistry, complex polymer architectures, glycopolymers and functional polymer nanoparticles. Her research advances polymeric nanomaterials and bio-inspired polymer nanocomposites for drug delivery, including systems for metal-based and non-metal anticancer drugs. A key feature of her work is understanding how nanoparticles interact with cells, cancer spheroids and biological matrices, linking polymer design with performance. She is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science and a leading figure in polymer nanomedicine and biomaterials.

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Neil Cameron

Professor, Monash University Distinguished Keynote Speaker, ICAN 2027

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Guangming Chen

Professor Guangming Chen works at Shenzhen University. He obtained his Ph.D. degree at Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences (ICCAS) in 2000, and worked as a Science and Technology Agency Fellow (STA Fellow) at National Institute for Materials Science, Japan (NIMS) during 2000  2002. His current research interests focus on thermoelectric composites, flexible devices and application scenarios. He has published more than 250 papers in peer-reviewed journals. He serves as Associate Editor for Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials, Editorial Board Members for Nano-Micro Letters, Energy Material Advances and Composites Science & Technology, etc., and Editorial Group Member for National Science Review.

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Ying Ian Chen

Professor Ying Ian Chen is a Distinguished Professor at Deakin University and the Director of the ARC Research Hub for Safe and Reliable Energy Storage Technology. His research focuses on boron nitride-based nanomaterials and advanced composites for energy applications. His work aligns strongly with ICAN 2027 through the development of high-performance composite systems for battery technologies and thermal management applications. A Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher for four consecutive years, Professor Chen has made significant contributions to understanding the microstructure, interfaces, and processing of nanomaterials. His research bridges fundamental materials science with scalable manufacturing and commercialisation, supporting ICAN 2027 themes in advanced composites, nanomaterials, and next-generation multifunctional materials.

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Brian G. Falzon

Distinguished Professor Brian G. Falzon is Executive Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Science at Western Sydney University and an internationally recognised authority on advanced composite materials and aerospace structures. His research spans multiscale and multifunctional composites, carbon nanotube and hybrid reinforcements, fracture and damage mechanics, process modelling, crashworthiness, and certification by simulation. He has published more than 260 peer-reviewed papers, book chapters and books, and his work has influenced composite aerostructure design, failure prediction, and damage-tolerant lightweight structures for aerospace applications. A Chartered Engineer and Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society and Royal Society of NSW, he brings deep academic and industry experience to ICAN2027.

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Chuanliang Feng

Professor Chuanliang Feng is a Professor at Shanghai Jiao Tong University working in polymer and supramolecular materials, functional macromolecules and advanced nanostructured systems. His research is relevant to ICAN 2027 through the molecular design of polymeric materials with controlled architecture, self-assembly and functional performance. These capabilities are central to the development of advanced polymer nanocomposites, responsive materials and hybrid systems. By integrating synthesis, structure control and property optimisation, his work contributes to the creation of materials that can address challenges in energy, environment, sensing and advanced manufacturing.

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Yanfeng Gao

Professor Yanfeng Gao is a materials scientist at Shanghai University known for research on functional coatings, smart materials and energy-related nanomaterials. His work is closely connected to ICAN 2027 through the development of thermochromic, optical and energy-saving materials where nanoscale design and composite architectures control performance. His research on functional oxide materials and coatings supports applications in smart windows, thermal management and sustainable energy technologies. These areas align with ICAN 2027 themes in functional nanocomposites, advanced coatings, energy materials and environmentally responsive material systems.

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Shinya Hayami

Shinya Hayami is a Professor at Kumamoto University whose research spans functional materials, coordination compounds, graphene-related materials and emerging applications in agriculture and environmental technologies. His work is relevant to ICAN 2027 through the use of nanoscale materials and composite design to create functional systems with responsive, catalytic or biological performance. His research on graphene-based materials for agricultural applications highlights how advanced nanomaterials can address sustainability challenges beyond traditional engineering fields. This perspective fits ICAN 2027’s broad focus on functional nanocomposites, materials innovation and real-world applications.

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Zhengyi Jiang

Professor Zhengyi Jiang is a Distinguished Professor at the University of Wollongong with expertise in materials processing, mechanical behaviour and advanced manufacturing. His research is relevant to ICAN 2027 through its focus on processing-structure-property relationships in metallic materials, composites and engineered materials systems. He has contributed to understanding materials forming, rolling, deformation and microstructural evolution, which are critical to the scalable manufacturing of high-performance materials. His work supports ICAN 2027 themes in advanced manufacturing, structural materials, composite processing and the translation of materials science into engineering applications.

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Yan Li

Yan Li is Professor and Dean of the School of Aerospace Engineering and Applied Mechanics at Tongji University. Her research is relevant to ICAN 2027 through the design of polymeric composites with improved structure, performance and application potential. Her work connects polymer chemistry, materials processing and functional performance, supporting the development of polymer composites and nanocomposites for engineering and sustainable technologies. These themes align with ICAN 2027’s interest in high-performance polymers, nanoscale reinforcement, interfacial design and advanced materials for energy, environment and industrial applications.

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Dan Liu

Professor Dan Liu is a Professor at RMIT University whose research focuses on functionalised two-dimensional nanomaterials, nanocomposites and advanced materials for water purification, thermal management and wearable energy storage. Her work is strongly aligned with ICAN 2027 through the design of nanoscale interfaces and hybrid structures that deliver practical functionality. She develops materials systems where surface chemistry, dispersion and composite architecture control transport, energy and environmental performance. Her research connects advanced nanomaterials with real-world applications, making it highly relevant to ICAN 2027 themes in functional nanocomposites, sustainability and energy technologies.

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Qian Ma

Professor Qian Ma is a Professor at RMIT University with expertise in advanced metallic materials, powder metallurgy and additive manufacturing. His research is relevant to ICAN 2027 through its focus on processing, microstructure and performance in engineered materials for demanding applications. Although centred on metallic systems, his work provides important insights into manufacturing science, interfacial control and structure-property relationships that are also central to composite and nanocomposite materials. His contributions support ICAN 2027 themes in advanced manufacturing, materials design, lightweight structures and the translation of materials research into high-performance engineering technologies.

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Gangadhara Prusty

Professor Gangadhara Prusty is a Professor at UNSW Sydney whose research focuses on composite materials and structures, structural integrity, damage modelling and advanced engineering analysis. His work is highly relevant to ICAN 2027 through its emphasis on the performance, durability and reliability of fibre-reinforced composites in structural applications. He has contributed to the development of modelling and experimental approaches for understanding damage, impact and failure in composite systems. His research links materials design, mechanics and engineering performance, supporting ICAN 2027 themes in advanced composites, structural nanocomposites and high-performance lightweight materials.

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Ming Tian

Professor Ming Tian is a Professor at Beijing University of Chemical Technology whose research focuses on rubber materials, elastomers and polymer composites. His work is highly relevant to ICAN 2027 through the development of high-performance rubber nanocomposites, green elastomer materials and functional polymer systems. He has contributed to understanding reinforcement, interfaces, processing and performance in elastomeric materials, which are central issues in advanced composite design. His research supports ICAN 2027 themes in polymer nanocomposites, sustainable materials, advanced rubber technology and the translation of polymer science into industrial applications.

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Xiaolin Xie

Professor Xiaolin Xie is a Professor at Huazhong University of Science and Technology whose research spans holographic plastics, electronic plastics, nanostructure and processing rheology of polymer composites. His work is relevant to ICAN 2027 through the ordered nano-composite structure design, processing and hi-tech applications of advanced holographic plastics. These themes connect directly with ICAN 2027’s focus on advanced nanocomposites, polymer engineering, functional and sustainable high-performance materials for modern technologies.

Haolan Xu

Professor Haolan Xu is a Professor at Adelaide University whose research focuses on nanomaterials, photocatalysis, energy conversion and environmental applications. His work is strongly aligned with ICAN 2027 through the design of functional nanomaterials and hybrid composite systems for solar-thermal energy conversions, desalination and sustainable technologies. He develops materials where nanoscale structure, surface chemistry and interfaces govern light absorption, charge transport and reaction performance. His research connects fundamental nanoscience with applications in clean energy, water purification and environmental remediation, supporting ICAN 2027 themes in functional nanocomposites, energy materials and sustainable advanced materials.

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Jie Yang

Professor Jie Yang is a Distinguished Professor at RMIT University whose research covers advanced structures, metamaterials, solid mechanics, and nanocomposite materials. His work is relevant to ICAN 2027 through the modelling and analysis of high-performance composite and multifunctional structures under complex loading conditions in multi-physics fields. He has published 420 journal papers with more than 33800 citations and h-index 100. He is currently the Lead Editor-in-Chief of Engineering Structures which is a flagship journal in civil engineering and applied mechanics disciplines. His research aligns with ICAN 2027 themes in composite materials, structural mechanics and engineering applications of advanced (nano)composites.

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Per Zetterlund

Professor Per Zetterlund is a Professor at UNSW Sydney and an internationally recognised researcher in polymer colloids, controlled radical polymerisation and polymer nanoparticle synthesis. His work is strongly aligned with ICAN 2027 through the creation of polymer nanoparticles, latex systems and nanostructured polymer materials that can be used in advanced nanocomposites. He has made major contributions to emulsion and dispersion polymerisation, including methods for controlling particle architecture, molecular structure and functionality. His research connects polymer chemistry with scalable materials processing, supporting ICAN 2027 themes in polymer nanocomposites, functional materials and sustainable manufacturing.

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Sara Zhang

Professor Sara Zhang is a Professor at the University of Technology Sydney whose research is connected with advanced materials, structural engineering and sustainable infrastructure. Her work is relevant to ICAN 2027 through the development and assessment of high-performance materials and composite systems for civil and engineering applications. She contributes to the translation of materials research into durable, resilient and sustainable structures. These themes align with ICAN 2027’s focus on advanced composites, functional construction materials, materials performance and the use of innovative materials technologies to address infrastructure and sustainability challenges.

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Shenmin Zhu

Professor Shenmin Zhu is a materials researcher at Shanghai Jiao Tong University whose work focuses on nanomaterials, functional materials and advanced materials for energy and environmental applications. Her research is relevant to ICAN 2027 through the design of nanoscale structures and composite architectures that enhance electrochemical, catalytic or transport performance. By controlling material composition, morphology and interfaces, her work contributes to the development of high-performance functional nanocomposites. These topics align closely with ICAN 2027 themes in energy materials, carbon and inorganic nanomaterials, functional composites and sustainable advanced technologies.

Yan Zhuge

Professor Yan Zhuge is a Professor at Adelaide University whose research focuses on sustainable construction materials, cementitious composites, waste-derived materials and resilient infrastructure. Her work is highly relevant to ICAN 2027 through the development of advanced composite materials for civil engineering, including low-carbon, durable and multifunctional construction systems. She has contributed to the use of recycled and engineered materials to improve structural performance and sustainability. Her research connects materials science with infrastructure applications, supporting ICAN 2027 themes in advanced composites, sustainable materials, circular economy and practical engineering translation.

Russell Varley

Professor Russell Varley is a Professor at RMIT University with expertise in polymer chemistry, advanced composite materials and carbon fibre technologies. His research is highly relevant to ICAN 2027 through its focus on the design, processing and structure–property relationships of high-performance polymer composites and sustainable materials. He has made significant contributions to polymer network design, resin formulation, self-healing and reprocessable polymers, flame-retardant materials, and next-generation carbon fibre derived from novel precursors and rapid oxidation technologies. His work supports the key themes of ICAN 2027 in polymer composites, advanced functional materials, sustainable composite manufacturing, aerospace materials and the translation of materials chemistry into industrial applications.

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Zhong Zhang

Professor Zhong Zhang is a Professor at the University of Science and Technology of China with expertise in polymer nanocomposites, nanomechanics and multifunctional composite materials. His research is highly relevant to ICAN 2027 through its focus on the structure–property relationships, interface engineering and mechanical behaviour of advanced polymer-based nanocomposites. He has made significant contributions to the design of multifunctional nanocomposites, interfacial mechanics of low-dimensional materials, and lightweight structural materials with integrated mechanical and functional performance. His work supports the key themes of ICAN 2027 in polymer composites, nanocomposites, multifunctional materials, structural materials and the translation of fundamental materials science into engineering applications.

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Jung-il Song

Professor Jung-il Song received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from POSTECH and served as a Professor at Changwon National University (1998–2023). He currently serves as Professor Emeritus and Director of the Center for Advanced Materials Research (CAMR). His career includes research positions at RIST and the University of Memphis. With expertise in advanced composite materials, green composites, metal matrix systems, and polymer-based multifunctional materials, his research focuses on sustainable composite design, interface engineering, structural reliability, and structure–property relationships. He has contributed significantly to natural fiber-reinforced composites, hybrid structures, and eco-friendly polymer systems with enhanced mechanical, thermal, and functional performance. Professor Song has served as President of the Korean Society for Composite Materials and represents Korea in international networks including ACCM and FEOFS. His work directly aligns with the core themes of ICAN 2027 in polymer composites, sustainable materials, advanced manufacturing, and the translation of materials design into engineering applications.

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Hongqi Sun

Professor Hongqi Sun is a University Professor of Chemistry, Director of the UWA Centre for Future Catalysis, and an ARC Future Fellow (Level 3) at The University of Western Australia. He is internationally recognised for his research in advanced catalysis, sustainable energy conversion, resource utilisation, and functional materials, with a strong focus on translating fundamental discoveries into technologies for energy, environmental, mining, and chemical applications. His research has delivered significant advances in novel catalytic systems, solar-driven chemical and energy conversion, sustainable mineral and resource processing, and emerging catalytic technologies for both terrestrial and extraterrestrial resource utilisation. Through this multidisciplinary research, he has established a distinctive programme at the interface of catalysis, materials chemistry, chemical engineering, sustainability, and space-related chemical technologies. Professor Sun has published more than 350 refereed journal articles, received over 50,000 citations, and holds an h-index of 125, reflecting the international reach and impact of his research. Beyond his academic contributions, he has held influential leadership and advisory roles, including Board Director of the Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia (MRIWA), member of the ARC College of Experts, and Editor-in-Chief of Cleaner Chemical Engineering. His research and leadership strongly align with the themes of ICAN 2027, particularly functional and energy-related materials, sustainable technologies, advanced chemical engineering, resource innovation, and the translation of materials research into practical and industrial impact.

Hao Wang

Professor Hao Wang is Distinguished Professor of Composite Materials and Director of the Centre for Sustainable Infrastructure and Digital Construction at Swinburne University of Technology, Australia. His research spans carbon fibre composites, plastics recycling, modern methods of constructure, and 3D concrete printing. With nearly 40 years of research experience, he has published more than 500 journal articles, attracting over 57,500 citations and achieving an h-index of 118. He is recognised as a Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher. Professor Wang is currently Editor-in-Chief of Safety Science and Technology and previously served as Editor-in-Chief of Composites Part B: Engineering from 2018 to 2025, where he played a major role in strengthening the journal’s global standing. His work closely aligns with ICAN 2027 themes, including polymer composites, advanced manufacturing, sustainable materials and next-generation engineering applications.

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Kourosh Kalantar-Zadeh

Professor Kourosh Kalantar-Zadeh is a Professor at the University of Sydney and an ARC Laureate Fellow with expertise in materials science, chemical engineering, nanotechnology and advanced sensing. His research is relevant to ICAN 2027 through its focus on functional materials, liquid metals, two-dimensional materials and emerging sensor technologies. He has made significant contributions to the development of advanced materials and devices for chemical, electronic and biomedical applications. His work supports ICAN 2027 themes in advanced functional materials, nanotechnology, smart sensing and the translation of materials science into innovative engineering and healthcare technologies.

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Tingting Zou

Distinguished Publishing Partner General Manager of KeAi, China Tingting Zou, currently serves as General Manager of KeAi, an international publisher and a joint venture between Science Press and Elsevier. In this position, she focuses on advancing research innovation and internationalization by strengthening global academic publishing collaboration. With extensive experience across multiple academic publishing functions, she possesses expertise in content development, publishing strategy, journal operations, and marketing communications. Prior to her current role, she served as Director of China Marketing Communications at Elsevier, where she established and led high-impact researcher engagement programs to enhance the global dissemination and international influence of research outcomes.

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Monica Wu

KeAi Communications Co. Ltd Conference Management and Communications

Gris Guo

KeAi Communications Co. Ltd Marketing and Coordination

Wei Cai

Adelaide University Academic Programme

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Yangzhe Hou

Adelaide University Conference Website and IT Support

Xiao Su

Adelaide University Social Programme

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Jiabin Dai

Adelaide University Social Programme

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Haoran Cheng

Zhengzhou University China Registration Enquiries

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Pei Lay Yap

Adelaide University Campus and Venue Support

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Rabia Sabir

Adelaide University Campus and Venue Support

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