SPARCA 2018 Conference
SPARCA 2018
2018 Symposium for the Promotion of Applied Research Collaboration in Asia
Feb 09 - 12, 2018
Okinawa, Japan

About the Event
Dear Colleagues and Friends,
2018 Symposium for the Promotion of Applied Research Collaboration in Asia (SPARCA 2018) will be held in Okinawa, Japan during Feb 09 – 12 2018.
SPARCA stands for the Symposium for the Promotion of Applied Research Collaboration in Asia (SPARCA 2018), 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. We would like to invite you to participate in SPARCA 2018. Your active participation is the key to the success of this conference.
Yours Sincerely,
SPARCA 2018 Committee
Conference Topics
1. Structure Materials and Functional Coatings (metals, ceramics, and composites)
2. Materials for Energy (saving, conversion, transfer, storage) and Environment plus Electrochemistry
2-1. Photovoltaics
2-2. Rechargeable Batteries and Fuel Cells
2-3. Materials for Thermal Management and Thermal Energy Utilization
2-4. Materials for Energy and Environmental Applications
3. Optics and Photonic Materials
Prof. Shih-Chieh HSU (Tamkang University, TW)
4. Electronics, Magnetics and Nanomaterials
Prof. YannWen LAN (National Taiwan Normal University, TW)
5. Polymer Science and Molecular Chemistry
6. Organic Materials and Biomaterials
Prof. Takehiko YAMATO (Saga University, JP)
7. Theory, Characterization and Computational Modeling of Materials
Highlighted Presentations for SPARCA 2018

Prof. Zhifeng HUANG
Hong Kong Baptist University,
Hong Kong

Prof. Sae-Hoon KIM
Kangnung-Wonju National University, Korea

Prof. En-Tang KANG
National University of Singapore, Singapore

Prof. Yun-Hae KIM
Korea Maritime and Ocean University, Korea

Prof. Jae-Chul LEE
Korea University, Korea

Prof. Hansung KIM
Yonsei University, Korea

Prof. Jae-Jin SHIM
Yeungnam University, Korea

Prof. Junichi KURAWAKI
Kagoshima University, Japan

Prof. Alfonso H.W. NGAN
University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Prof. Yung-Eun SUNG
Seoul National University, Korea

Prof. Yung-Kang SHEN
Taipei Medical University, Taiwan

Prof. Shih-Sheng SUN
Academia Sinica, Taiwan

Prof. Seong Chan JUN
Yonsei University, Korea

Prof. Hyunsik YOON
SeoulTech, Korea

Prof. Wooyoung YOON
Korea University, Korea

Prof. Teruyuki IKEDA
Ibaraki University, Japan

Prof. Myungsoo KIM
Youngsan University, Korea

Prof. Yoon-Bo SHIM
Pusan National University, Korea

Prof. Bing-Ming CHENG
NSRRC, Taiwan

Prof. Tzu-Hung CHUANG
NSRRC, Taiwan

Prof. Chil-Min KIM
DGIST, Korea
Photo Album for SPARCA 2018

Event Schedule

About the Organizers and Sponsors

Prof. YannWen LAN
National Taiwan Noraml University, Taiwan

Prof. Takehiko YAMATO
Saga University, Japan

Prof. Shih-Chieh HSU
Tamkang University, Taiwan
Conference Venues
CULTURE RESORT FESTONE
Renovated in 1995, the Culture Resort Festone guarantees guests a pleasant stay whether in Okinawa for business or pleasure. From here, guests can enjoy easy access to all that the lively city has to offer. For those of you who want to venture out, Kaiho Hospital, Itomu Clinic Pediatric Internal Medicine, Kokuritsu Hospital Organization Okinawa Hospital are just some of the attractions available to visitors.
Culture Resort Festone offers impeccable service and all the essential amenities to invigorate travelers. To name a few of the hotel’s facilities, there are facilities for disabled guests, Wi-Fi in public areas, car park, BBQ facilities, restaurant.
Culture Resort Festone is home to 26 bedrooms. All are tastefully furnished and many even provide such comforts as air conditioning. Whether you’re a fitness enthusiast or are just looking for a way to unwind after a hard day, you will be entertained by top-class recreational facilities such as diving, water sports (non-motorized). Culture Resort Festone is your one-stop destination for quality hotel accommodations in Okinawa.