Regional Conference on Materials 2009

Final Call for Papers

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INTRODUCTION

The importance of materials in the evolution of human civilization and technology is inescapable as exemplified by the Stone Age, Iron Age, Bronze Age, and to the dawning ages of supercomputers, electronic gadgetry, aerospace adventures and the marvels of nano and bio technologies. Inevitably, developments in materials and/or materials engineering have provided the nucleus for symbiotic developments in other engineering fields as witnessed in the past and at present, and undoubtedly in the future. This awareness as to the complementary nature of all engineering disciplines evokes the theme for this conference, viz. "Materials Engineering: Leading the Path Towards the Future".

This 1st AUN-Seed/Net Regional Conference on Materials (RCM 2009) is organized to provide a platform for the exchange of information, experience and discussion on materials engineering research and education, and its role in the other engineering disciplines. This regional conference would involve active participation of regional scientists, researchers, engineers and academicians (from ASEAN and Japan) interested in materials. The scope of the conference includes research and industrial studies (fundamental/applied) on all advanced materials, including advanced polymers, biomaterials, composites, photonic & optical materials, electronic & semiconducting materials, materials for energy, green materials, nanomaterials, porous materials and smart materials.

This conference is jointly organized by the School of Materials and Mineral Resources Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia and AUN/SEED-Net, Japan. The Southeast Asia Engineering Education Development Network (SEED-Net) Project, was officially established as an autonomous sub-network of the ASEAN University Network (AUN) in April 2001 (AUN/SEED-Net) and was aimed at promoting human resources development in engineering within ASEAN. The School of Materials and Mineral Resources Engineering, USM, has been selected as the Host Institution spearheading Materials Engineering in ASEAN, befitting the Apex university status accorded to Universiti Sains Malaysia.

OBJECTIVES

* To provide a platform for sharing and discussion of knowledge in cutting-edge technologies at regional level amongst researchers, academicians, engineers and industry players in materials and other engineering disciplines.

* To enhance the development of materials engineering education and networking amongst participants from the ASEAN region and Japan, as well as amongst young academics from the burgeoning Malaysian universities.

* To facilitate the bridging of knowledge in research and industry amongst the participants from diverse background, expertise and nationalities to fully realise the transformation of a truly ASEAN techno-community.

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ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

Organizing Chairman
Prof. Radzali Othman

Vice Chairman
Prof. Ahmad Fauzi Mohd. Noor

Secretary
Dr. Zainovia Lockman, Dr. Yeoh Fei Yee, Dr. Julie Juliewatty Mohamed

Treasurer
Dr. Cheong Kuan Yew, Dr. Razaina Mat Taib

Technical Editorial
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hazizan Md. Akil, Dr. Srimala Sreekantan

Hospitality
Dr. Nadras Othman, Dr. Hasmaliza Mohamad

Publicity & Sponsorship
En. Ahmad Badri Ismail, Dr. Chow Wen Shyang

Secretariat & Reception
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mariatti Jaafar, Dr. Azura A. Rashid, Mdm. Habsah Haliman

Physical Arrangement
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Azlan Ariffin, En. Khairul Nasrin Abas, En. Mohd. Halim Hassan

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REGISTRATION FEE

Registration fees could be paid by cheque, postal order or bank draft
made payable to 'BENDAHARI USM'. The fee includes the conference
materials, lunch and tea breaks. Accommodation during the conference
could be arranged directly by the participants or with the help of the
secretariat.
- Before 15 December 2008 (Early bird) : RM 650 (USD 250)
- Late Registration : RM 750 (USD 300)
- Students : RM 400 (USD 150)

IMPORTANT DATES

Submission of Abstract : 15 November 2008

Notifications of Acceptance : 30 November 2008

Submission of Full Paper : 31 December 2008

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Please contact us for further information
Dr Yeoh Fei Yee +604-5996175
Dr. Julie Juliewatty Mohamed +604-5995266
Main office +604-5946106

Visit us at:
aunseednet.eng.usm.my/rcm2009.htm
sent your abstract to: rcm2009@eng.usm.my or rcm2009@gmail.com
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