SPARCA 2017 Conference
SPARCA 2017
2017 Symposium for the Promotion of Applied Research Collaboration in Asia
Feb 25 - 28, 2017
Okinawa, Japan
About the Event
Dear Colleagues and Friends,
2017 Symposium for the Promotion of Applied Research Collaboration in Asia (SPARCA 2017) will be held in Okinawa, Japan during Feb 25 – 28 2017.
SPARCA stands for the Symposium for the Promotion of Applied Research Collaboration in Asia (SPARCA 2017), which is aimed at providing an international platform for the exchange and networking between top scientists, emerging young researchers, and students across a wide spectrum of materials science and engineering from US, Canada, UK, EU countries, and Asia Pacific areas including Japan, Korea, India, Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong and China.
Yours Sincerely,
SPARCA 2017 Committee
Conference Topics
1. Structure Materials and Functional Coatings (metals, ceramics, and composites)
Prof. Biswajit SAHA (Seoul National University, KR)
2. Materials for Energy (saving, conversion, transfer, storage) and Environment plus Electrochemistry
2-1. Photovoltaics
2-2. Rechargeable Batteries and Fuel Cells
Prof. EunAe CHO (KAIST, KR)
Prof. Wei-Ren LIU (Chung Yuan Christian University, TW)
2-3. Materials for Thermal Management and Thermal Energy Utilization
2-4. Materials for Energy and Environmental Applications
Prof. Wang-Chi Vincent YEH (National Dong Hwa University, TW)
Prof. Do Hyun KIM (KAIST, KR)
3. Optics and Photonic Materials
Prof. Li-Wei TU (National Sun Yat-Sen University, TW)
Prof. Jwo Huei JOU (National Tsing Hua University, TW)
4. Electronics, Magnetics and Nanomaterials
Prof. Xiaoding QI (National Cheng Kung University, TW)
Prof. Chien-Cheng KUO (National Sun Yat-sen University, TW)
5. Polymer Science and Molecular Chemistry
6. Organic Materials and Biomaterials
Prof. Shen-Ming CHEN (National Taipei University of Technology, TW)
Prof. Ricky M S WONG (Hong Kong Baptist University, HK)
7. Theory, Characterization and Computational Modeling of Materials
Highlighted Presentations for SPARCA 2017
Prof. Kazushi KINBARA
Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan
Prof. Liqiu WANG
The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Prof. Mitsuhiko MAESATO
Kyoto University, Japan
Prof. Noriyuki SONOYAMA
Nagoya Institute of Technology, Japan
Prof. Woo-Sik KIM
Kyung Hee University, Korea
Prof. Ji-Seon KIM
Imperial College London, UK
Prof. Hung-Wing LI
Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong
Prof. Zidan WANG
The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Prof. Minoru MIZUHATA
Kobe University,
Japan
Prof. Takehiko TSURUTA
Hachinohe Institute of Technology, Japan
Prof. Yutaka MORITOMO
University of Tsukuba, Japan
Prof. Yoichi OKIMOTO
Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan
Prof. Yong Soo CHO
Yonsei University， Korea
Prof. J.C.A. HUANG
National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan
Photo Album for SPARCA 2017
Event Schedule
About the Organizers and Sponsors
Prof. Shen-Ming CHEN
National Taipei University of Technology, Taiwan
Prof. Wang-Chi Vincent YEH
National Dong Hwa University, Taiwan
Prof. Chien-Cheng KUO
National Sun Yat-sen University, Taiwan
Prof. Ricky M S WONG
Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong
Prof. Biswajit SAHA
Seoul National University, Korea
Prof. Wei-Ren LIU
Chung Yuan Christian University, Taiwan
Prof. Xiaoding QI
National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan
Prof. Li-Wei TU
National Sun Yat-Sen University, Taiwan
Prof. Eun Ae CHO
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Korea
Prof. Jwo Huei JOU
National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan
Prof. Do Hyun KIM
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Korea
Conference Venues
OKINAWA CONVENTION CENTER
Okinawa Convention Center (OCC) located in the seaside area, Ginowan city, on the west coast of central Okinawa island. OCC is the largest multi-function complex in the Prefecture with a theater, exhibition hall, and 12 large and small conference rooms. The theater offers a unique space for presenting classical concerts, musicals, and live concerts, as well as dramatic performances, ceremonies, and employee award events that are guaranteed to create lasting memories.
Conference rooms to suit all occasions, such as corporate meetings or workshops. OCC offers range of other facilities including the restaurant, filled with sunlight. OCC is fully equipped with handicapped accessible facilities such as toilets, spaces for disable parking, and wheelchair lifts.Adjoining the beach, a marina, a seaside park, and an open air amphitheater, the area offers the best of resort & MICE destinations.
Conference Accommodation
Neighborhood Accommodations
