Hosted by Queensland University of Technology (QUT) in Brisbane, Australia, AMSCA-2024 promises to be an enriching and stimulating event where researchers, scientists, and experts from around the globe will gather to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and explore the latest advancements in the field of advanced materials synthesis, characterisation, and applications.
Our conference program features plenary sessions, keynote and invited lectures, oral presentations, poster sessions, and interactive workshops covering a wide range of topics related to advanced materials.
Whether you are a seasoned researcher, an early-career scientist or an industry personnel, AMSCA-2024 offers valuable opportunities for networking, collaboration, and professional development. Join us as we probe into the cutting-edge research and innovations driving progress in the field of advanced materials science.
When
Where
P Block, Rooms P419, P421, P512 and P514
QUT Gardens Point
Brisbane, Australia
AMSCA-2024 themes
Energy materials
- Photovoltaics (solar cells)
- Energy storage devices (batteries, supercapacitors, flow batteries)
- Nanogenerators (triboelectric, piezoelectric, thermoelectric)
- Nuclear, magnetic and superconducting
- Photonic/quantum materials
- Renewable energy
- Energy harvesting
Catalytic materials
- Photocatalysis
- Electrocatalysis
- Thermocatalysis
- Hydrogen production
- CO2 and N2 reduction
Bio and environmental materials
- Bio-inspired, biomedical and biomolecular materials
- Biosensors and bioelectronics
- Water treatment including membranes.
- Biomass valorisation (agro-waste, plastics, tyre)
- Sustainable composites
Advanced characterisations
- Analytical tools for material’s characterisations
- In-situ and operando techniques
- Computation and modelling
- Artificial Intelligence tools (machine learning)
- Advanced composites and hybrid materials
- Metal and alloys
Call for abstracts
The deadline for abstracts is 31 August.
Sponsor the conference
Submit an expression of interest in sponsoring this event.
All prices AUD.
| Registration type | Early bird registration (before 30 June) | Standard registration |
|---|---|---|
| Academics and attendees | $800 | $850 |
| Students | $400 | $450 |
| Industry participants | $900 | $1000 |
| Accompanying person (friends or family) | $350 | - |
The registration fee includes:
- lunch, morning and evening coffee
- conference dinner (25 September)
- invited speaker dinner (26 September, only speakers and industry participants).
Cancellation and refund policy
Payment may be refunded if we encounter any uncontrolled circumstances.
Notice of cancellation must be submitted in writing to amsca2024@qut.edu.au.
- 0% cancellation fee will apply for cancellations received prior to 20 August July 2024.
- 25% cancellation fee will apply for cancellations received prior to 25 August 2024.
- 50% cancellation fee will apply for cancellations received prior to 30 August 2024.
- Cancellations received on or after 30 August 2024 will not be refunded.
Plenary lectures
Keynote lectures
- Professor Antonio Tricoli, University of Sydney, Australia
- Associate Professor Dipan Kundu, UNSW
- Professor Zhigang Chen, QUT
- Associate Professor Rakesh Joshi, UNSW
- Professor Ashok Kumar Nanjundan, USQ
- Associate Professor Neeraj Sharma, UNSW
- Professor Guohua Xie, China
- Associate Professor Ajay Pandey, QUT
- Professor Tianyi Ma, RMIT, Australia
- Professor Prasad Yarlgadda, USQ, Australia
- Professor Vipul Bansal, RMIT, Australia
- Professor Sudakar Chandran, IIT-Madras, India
- Professor TaeYoung Kim, Gachon University, South Korea
- Professor Birabar Ranjit Nanda, IIT-Madras, India
- Professor Shrikrishna Sartale, SPPU, India
- Professor Cheng Yan, QUT, Australia
- Associate Professor Yulin Zhong, Griffith University, Australia
- Associate Professor Rahul Salunkhe, IIT-Jammu, India
- Associate Professor Sudhagar Pitchaimuthu, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, UK
- Professor Jennifer MacLeod, QUT, Australia
- Associate Professor Soniya Yambem, QUT, Australia
- Professor Kothandaraman Ramanujam, IIT-M, India
- Professor Parasharam M. Shirage, IIT-Indore, India
- Professor Rajendra Sonkawade, Shivaji University Kolhapur, India
- Professor Ketan Kotecha, Symbiosis Institute of Technology Pune, India
- Professor Nunzio Motta, QUT, Australia
- Professor Sumeet Walia, RMIT, Australia
- Associate Professor Daria Andreeva-Baeumler, NUS, Singapore
- Associate Professor Dongchen Qi, QUT, Australia
- Professor Prashanth Wilfried Menezes, Germany
- Professor Ashantha Goonetillike, QUT, Australia
- Professor Ajayan Vinu, University of Newcastle, Australia
- Associate Professor Ruth Knibe, UQ, Australia
- Professor Shobha Shukla, IIT-Mumbai, India
- Professor Young Soo Yoon, Gachon University, South Korea
- Professor Min Liu, Central South University, China
- Professor Xujuan (Susan) Zhou, USQ, Australia
Invited lectures
- Dr Sachin Rondiya, IISc-Banglore, India
- Dr Mahesh Surywanshi, UNSW, Australia
- Dr Hemraj Yadav, SUK, India
- Dr Andreas Schneemann, Technische Universität Dresden, Germany
- Dr Xiaodan Huang, UQ, Australia
- Dr Xiuwen Zhou, QUT, Australia
- Dr Srikanth Mateti, Deakin, Australia
- Dr Thangavelu Palaniselvam, IIT-Madras, India
- Dr Tukaram Dongale, SUK, India
- Dr Lalehvash Moghaddam, QUT, India
- Dr Manisha Phadatare, Mid-Sweden University, Sweden
- Dr Tony Wang, QUT, Australia
- Dr Pratheep Annamalai, USQ, Australia
- Dr Smitha Chaturvedi, SPPU - Pune, India
- Dr Sarah Walden, Griffith University, Australia
- Dr Dattatray Dhawale, CSIRO, Australia
- Dr Archana S Kalekar, ICT-Mumbai, India
- Dr Rohini Kitture, Wiley-Publications
- Professor Shriniwas B. Kulkarni, Institute of Science, Mumbai, India
- Dr Vishwajeet Khot, D. Y. Patil University, Kolhapur, India
- Dr Jayawant Gunjakar, D. Y. Patil University, Kolhapur, India
- Dr Arpita Tiwari, D. Y. Patil University, Kolhapur, India
- Professor Vikas Patil, PAH Solapur University, India
- Dr Priyank Kumar, UNSW, Australia
- Dr Muhammad Umair Khan, Khalifa University, UAE
- Dr Sahana M. B., ARCI – Chennai, India
- Dr Tatheer Zahra, QUT, Australia
- Dr Rumana Hossain, UNSW, Australia
- Professor Sunita Salunkhe, SPPU- Pune, India
- Dr Lei Bao, RMIT, Australia
- Dr Nitin Muralidharan, IIT-M, India
- Dr Mohammad Mirkhalaf, QUT, Australia
The selected papers presented in AMSCA-2024 will be published as full article in special issues of the following Wiley journals.
Contributors will receive detailed instructions on manuscript submission after the conference concludes. Note that manuscripts submitted for this special collection will only be considered for publication after the regular peer-review process.
The following prizes and awards are sponsored by Wiley Publications:
- 3 Best Poster Prizes (all graduates, postgraduates and research scholars eligible)
- 3 Best Oral Presentations Prizes (all students - graduates, postgraduates and research scholars are eligible)
- 1 Early Career Research Award (less than 5 years of PhD completion)
- 1 Woman in Science ECR Award (less than 5 years of PhD completion).
Conference organising chairs
Theme chairs
Energy materials
- Professor Rakesh Joshi, UNSW, Australia
- Associate Professor Ajay Pandey, QUT, Australia
- Professor Nithesh Naik, Manipal Institute of Technology, India
Catalytic materials
- Professor Tianyi Ma, RMIT, Australia
- Professor Anthony O’Mullane, QUT, Australia
Bio and environmental materials
- Professor Prasad Yarlgadda, USQ, Australia
- Professor Soniya Yambem, QUT, Australia
- Professor Vipul Bansal, RMIT, Australia
- Professor Balakrishna Maddodi, Manipal Institute of Technology, India
Materials' characterisations
- Professor Dmitri Golberg, QUT, Australia
- Professor Richi Nayak, QUT, Australia
- Professor Satyashankara Sharma, Manipal Institute of Technology, India
- Professor Ketan Kotecha, Symbiosis Institute of Technology, India
Organising committee
- Professor Zhigang Chen, QUT, Australia
- Professor Dzung Dao, Griffith University
- Professor Prashant Sonar, QUT, Australia
- Associate Professor Dipan Kundu, UNSW, Australia
- Professor Nunzio Motta, QUT, Australia
- Professor Neeraj Sharma, UNSW, Australia
- Dr Mahesh Chougule, QUT, Australia
- Dr Xiaolei Shi, QUT, Australia
- Dr Mahesh Suryawanshi, UNSW, Australia
- Professor Habib Pathan, SPPU, India
- Professor Vikas Mathe, SPPU, India
- Associate Professor Yateendra Mishra, QUT, Australia
- Professor Ashish Bhaskar, QUT, Australia
According to Australia's universal visa system, all individuals planning to visit or enter Australia must possess a valid visa.
If you require an invitation letter as part of the documentation for your visa, request a letter via email amsca2024@qut.edu.au. Letters will only be sent on request.
Conference organisers
AMSCA-2024 is hosted by QUT and co-partnered by:
University of Southern Queensland, Australia
Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal, India
Sponsors
