International Conference on Functional Materials and Chemical Engineering (ICFMCE)
in conjunction with
Recent Appointees in Materials Science (RAMS) Meeting
Programme
14:40 – 15:40 Keynote talks
09:00 – 09:30 Registration
09:00 – 09:30 Opening Ceremony ( Prof. Claire Carmalt, UCL)
09:30 – 09:50 Welcome speech by Prof. Geraint Rees (UCL)
09:50 – 10:50 Plenary talk
Professor Sir Richard Catlow, University College London
10:50 – 11:10 Coffee break
Room G21 Ramsay LT
Functional materials symposium
(Room G21 Ramsay LT)
Sustainable chemical processes
(Room XLG1 Chemistry LT)
11:10 – 12:10 Keynote talks
11:10 – 12:10 Keynote talks
12:10 – 13:40 Lunch break
Room G21 Ramsay LT
13:40 – 14:40 Plenary talk
Professor Meifang Zhu, Donghua University
Functional materials symposium
(Room G21 Ramsay LT)
RAMS symposium
(Room XLG1 Chemistry LT)
14:40 – 15:40 Keynote talks
14:40 – 15:40 Keynote talks
15:40 – 16:00 Coffee break
16:00 – 17:00 Invited talks
16:00 – 17:00 Invited talks
18:40 – 21:00 Conference dinner
About the conference
ICFMCE is an international conference dedicated to providing a platform for researchers, scientists, and delegates from diverse fields to exchange and share their experiences and discoveries. It serves as a forum to discuss practical issues and challenges, explore applications, and propose solutions within the shared domain of Functional Materials and Chemical Engineering. The topics and symposiums will include sustainable materials, biomaterials, chemical processing, functional applications, and next-generation materials. The ICFMCE conference committee will invites researchers from the globe to participate in this significant event, with the aim of enhancing our collective knowledge, fostering innovation, and contributing to the advancement and transformation of joint academic research
RAMS is the "Recent Appointee in Materials Science meeting", supported by the RSC’s Materials Chemistry Community, supporting Early Career Scientists, particularly those who are about to embark upon, or have recently taken up, academic or research positions at universities in the UK. The peer-to-peer networking and formation of a support network between these individuals is one of the key aspects of this meeting. Talks are geared less towards scientific research (although this can form a part of the event), the talks are geared towards the kind of things a newly appointed academic would like support on, e.g., grant writing, management of a research group/staff, financial management, time management, stress management/wellbeing. Those who have attended past meetings have greatly appreciated the opportunity to meet and share experiences with others at a similar career stage, and to learn about a variety of research spanning the breadth of materials chemistry. They have also found the professional advice offered on the many different aspects of an academic career a very helpful aspect of the meeting. The abstract template and dietary requirement for conference dinner will be sent to the registered attendees
Confirmed invited speakers
Professor Junwei Gu
Northwerstern Polytechnical University
Professor Andreas Kafizas
Imperial College London
Professor Paul Shearing
University of Oxford
Professor Yong Mook Kang
Korea University
Professor Yonggang Wang
Fudan University
Professor Peng Gu
Jiangnan University
Professor Tasnim Munshi
University of Lincoln
Professor Ho Seok Park
Sungkyunkwan University
Professor Pinxian Xi
Lanzhou University
Professor Feili Lai
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Professor Xianfeng Fan
University of Edinburgh
Professor Ji-Hyun Jang
Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology
Sponsors
Premier Partner
Plenary speakers
Professor Sir Richard Caltow
FRS, FRSC
University College London
Professor Sir Richard Catlow FRS, FRSC, FInstP, FLSW is a distinguished chemist and professor with joint appointments at University College London (UCL) and Cardiff University. As a pioneer in computational and materials chemistry, Catlow has made significant contributions to understanding the synthesis, structure, and properties of complex materials, particularly in catalysis, mineralogy, and energy technologies.
Professor Meifang Zhu
Academician (CAS)
Donghua University
Professor Zhu Meifang is an Academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and a Fellow of The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS). She is recognized globally for her pioneering work in advanced fiber materials, particularly the development of the melt spinning process theory for polymer-based nanocomposite fibers, which has significantly impacted materials science and textile engineering.
Professor Dame Molly Stevens
FRS, FREng
University of Oxford
Professor Dame Molly Morag Stevens DBE, FREng, FRS is a globally renowned materials scientist and bioengineer, recognized for her pioneering contributions to regenerative medicine, biosensing, and advanced therapeutics. Her research harnesses bioengineering to design innovative biomaterials include peptide-functionalized nanoparticles for enzyme biosensing and biodegradable hydrogels for cardiac tissue repairs.
Professor Ivan Parkin
MAE, FRSC
University College London
Professor Ivan Parkin MAE, FRSC, is a distinguished chemist and materials scientist, renowned for his contributions to the development of advanced functional materials. His work emphasizes functional properties, including photocatalysis, antimicrobial coatings, superhydrophobic surfaces, and conductivity, with applications in self-cleaning glass, gas sensors, solar cells, and infection-resistant surfaces.
Professor Gill Reid
FRSE, FRSC, President of RSC
University of Southampton
Professor Gill Reid's research focus on transition metal and main group coordination chemistry is to explore the influence of new metal-ligand combinations on properties and reactivity, as well as more application driven targets, that include developing trailored precursor complexes for the controlled deposition of inorganic semiconductor materials for electronic and thermoelectric devices and new metal fluoride scaffolds for medical imaging applications.
Professor Zheng Xiao Guo
MAE, FRSC
Hongkong University
Professor Zheng Xiao Guo is a distinguished materials chemist and engineer, recognized globally for his pioneering work in nano-chemistry, energy catalysis, and materials synthesis. His key contributions include developing sunlight-powered catalysts for converting methane into valuable chemicals, single-atom platinum catalysts for efficient hydrogen production, and carbon-negative technologies to transform water and CO₂ into fuels and chemicals.
Professor Matthew Rosseinsky
FRS
University of Liverpool
Professor Matthew Jonathan Rosseinsky FRS is a professor of inorganic chemistry at the University of Liverpool. Renowned for his pioneering work in materials chemistry, he focuses on the design, synthesis, and characterization of functional materials with applications in energy storage, catalysis, and information technology. His innovative research integrates experimental and computational techniques to accelerate materials discovery, earning him numerous accolades