The Asia-Oceania Ceramic Federation (A O C F) is a voluntary, nongovernmental, nonprofit association of organizations each representing the ceramists of a member country.
The purpose of the A O C F is to promote and stimulate understanding and cooperation among persons and societies from Asia-Oceania countries. The objectives of the A O C F are
to promote and assist in the planning and promotion of conferences and meetings.
to encourage education, training and research.
to procure the planning, preparation, presentation, printing, publication, issue and circulation of technical papers, calendars of ceramic events and other matter.
to consult with and bring together individuals and representatives of members, research establishments, academic bodies and institutions of governments and other bodies.
to collect and disseminate information on matters affecting the Federation’s objects and exchange information with other Organizations having similar objects in relation to ceramics or other materials including Organizations resident or having their registered offices in Europe, USA, or other countries outside Asia and Oceania.
Current President : Professor Koichi Niihara
President-Elect, Ceramic Society of Japan
Nagaoka University of Technology
President Elect:
Secretary : Professor Junichi Hojo
Vice President, Ceramic Society of Japan
Kyushu University