SPARCA 2015 Conference
SPARCA 2015
2015 Symposium for the Promotion of Applied Research Collaboration in Asia
Feb 8 - 11, 2015
Taipei, Taiwan
About the Event
Dear Colleagues and Friends,
2015 Symposium for the Promotion of Applied Research Collaboration in Asia (SPARCA 2015) will be held in Taipei, Taiwan during February 8-11 2015.
SPARCA stands for the Symposium for the Promotion of Applied Research Collaboration in Asia (SPARCA 2015), 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 2015.Your active participation is the key to the success of this conference.
Yours Sincerely,
SPARCA 2015 Committee
Conference Topics
1. Structure Materials and Functional Coatings (metals, ceramics, and composites)
Prof. Chau-Chang CHOU (National Taiwan Ocean University, TW)
Prof. Jason Shian-Ching JANG (National Central University, TW)
Prof. Shing-Hoa WANG (National Taiwan Ocean University, TW)
2. Materials for Energy (saving, conversion, transfer, storage) and Environment plus Electrochemistry
2-1. Photovoltaics
Prof. Michael K. H. LEUNG (City University of Hong Kong, HK)
Prof. Jyh Ming WU (National Tsing Hua University, TW)
2-2. Rechargeable Batteries and Fuel Cells
Prof. Hyuk Sang KWON (KAIST, KR)
Prof. Nyan-Hwa TAI (National Tsing Hua University, TW)
2-3. Materials for Thermal Management and Thermal Energy Utilization
Prof. Takao MORI (National Institute for Materials Science, JP)
Prof. Chien-Neng LIAO (National Tsing Hua University, TW)
Prof. Ken KUROSAKI (Osaka University, JP)
Prof. Rudder WU (National Institute for Materials Science, JP)
2-4. Materials for Energy and Environmental Applications
Prof. Daniel John BLACKWOOD (National University of Singapore, SG)
Prof. Keon Jae LEE (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, KR)
3. Optics and Photonic Materials
Prof. Chia-Chen HSU (National Chung Cheng University, TW)
4. Electronics, Magnetics and Nanomaterials
Prof. Ru-Shi LIU (National Taiwan University, TW)
5. Polymer Science and Molecular Chemistry
Dr. Gaulthier RYDZEK (National Institute for Materials Science, JP)
6. Organic Materials and Biomaterials
Prof. Yuichi OHYA (Kansai University, JP)
7. Theory, Characterization and Computational Modeling of Materials
Prof. Wen-Jay LEE (National Center for High-performance Computing, National Applied Research Laboratories, TW)
Highlighted Presentations for SPARCA 2015
Photo Album for SPARCA 2015
Event Schedule
About the Organizers and Sponsors
Prof. Keon Jae LEE
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Korea
Prof. Wen-Jay LEE
National Applied Research Laboratories, Taiwan
Prof. Hyuk Sang KWON
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Korea
Prof. Takao MORI
National Institute for Materials Science, Japan
Prof. Daniel John BLACKWOOD
National University of Singapore, Singapore
Prof. Chau-Chang CHOU
National Taiwan Ocean University, Taiwan
Prof. Chia-Chen HSU
National Chung Cheng University, Taiwan
Dr. Gaulthier RYDZEK
National Institute for Materials Science, Japan
Prof. Michael K. H. LEUNG
City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Prof. Shing-Hoa WANG
National Taiwan Ocean University, Taiwan
Prof. Chien-Neng LIAO
National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan
Prof. Ken KUROSAKI
Osaka University, Japan
Prof. Jason Shian-Ching JANG
National Central University, Taiwan
Prof. Nyan-Hwa TAI
National Tsing-Hua University, Taiwan
Prof. Yuichi OHYA
Kansai University, Japan
Prof. Jyh Ming WU
National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan
Prof. Ru-Shi LIU
National Taiwan University, Taiwan
Conference Venues
Sunworld Dynasty Taipei Hotel/王朝大酒店台北
No. 100 Dun Hua North Road, Taipei 10549, Taiwan | Telephone: +886-2-2719-7199 | Fax: +886-2-2545-9288
The Sunworld Dynasty Taipei Hotel is conveniently located in the downtown of the city, opposite to the Taipei Arena. Taking advantage of being only a few steps away from the MRT station, guests can reach any part with easy access.
The Sunworld Dynasty Hotel Taipei owns three restaurants, which feature world-class Chinese and Western cuisine. The elegant Le Parc Cafe, with its specially designed atrium setting and international menu selections offers a unique dining experience. Magnolia Court has earned distinction for its classic and original cuisine, and the Royal Restaurant offers an exceptional culinary experience with its Cantonese buffet-style fare.
The Sunworld Dynasty Hotel has a wide array of function space to accommodate meetings and events of all types and sizes. The hotel has 13 function rooms, ranging from 56 to 160 square meters (sqm) to suit your various meeting requirements. Two venues suitable for larger events are the International Ballroom on the 2nd floor (675sqm) and Convention Center on the 5th floor (492 sqm). They both feature high ceilings and classical chandeliers, which add grandeur and elegance to any affair.
