Schedule

Session Organizer

Topics

Invited speakers

Requirement for presentation

Presentation style

Language

Passport and VISA

Deadlines

Submission of application form

Submission of a manuscript for an extended abstract

Poster award

Banquet

Registration fees

Presentation Style

The Asia-Oceania Ceramic Federation (AOCF) was established in September 2003 at a kickoff meeting held at PacRim 5 in Nagoya, Japan. Prof. Shin-ichi Hirano, the former president of the Ceramic Society of Japan, was elected the first AOCF president. The aim of the AOCF is to bring together scientists, engineers and students, to contribute to the development of ceramic science and technology in Asian and Oceanian countries. According to the AOCF Statutes, the AOCF Conference shall be held once every two years. The conference may be held by incorporation with a ceramic meeting in host member society. The 1st AOCF conference will be held in conjunction with the Fall Meeting in the Ceramic Society of Japan in Osaka from September 27-29, as a special session entitled "Chemical Design for Functional Innovation."

"Chemical Design for Functional Innovation"
The methods employed in the development of ceramics include the discovery of new compounds and structural design aimed at development of highly functional materials. Since the materials are composed of atoms and molecules, the process of building them up from the nanometer level is the key technology. From this perspective, chemical processes can play an important role based on elemental reactions and colloidal processes. There are now various chemical processes available including sol-gel, polymer precursor, molecule and nanoparticle assembly. These fine techniques have created various unique structures such as hybrid, nanocomposite, mesoporous materials and micropatterning. "Chemical Design" is a total concept for nanostructural control of ceramics supporting innovative development of new ceramic functions. We are holding this special session with the aim of presenting research activities and practical technologies in the chemical processing.

Sep. 27 (Tuesday):	Registration Opening Ceremony Oral Session
Sep. 28 (Wednesday):	Registration Oral Session Poster Session The poster award ceremony Banquet
Sep. 29 (Thursday):	Registration Oral Session

Time table and Program

Junichi Hojo
Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering, Kyushu University

Lian Gao
Shanghai Institute of Ceramics

Kwang Bo Shim
Department of Ceramic Engineering, Hanyang University

Yi-Bing Cheng
School of Physics and Materials Engineering, Monash University

1. Novel processes for nanostructural design: vapor/liquid phase, sol-gel and precursor processes, etc., for nanoparticles, fibers, films and others.
   
   
2. Assembly system for dimensional control: one-, two- or three-dimensional ordered structures achieved through assembly of molecules or nanoparticles.
   
   
3. Network structures controlled on a nanoscale: polymer precursors, colloidal processes, etc., for hybrids, nanocomposites and others.
   
   
4. Pore control for well-organized space structures: nano/meso porous materials, intercalation compounds, etc., for functional nanospace application.

John Bartlett (Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organization, Australia )

Yi-Bing Cheng ( Monash University , Australia )

Lian Gao (Shanghai Institute of Ceramics , China )

Chang-Chun Ge ( University of Science and Technology Beijing , China )

Byungsei Jun (Kyungnam University, Korea)

Shingo Katayama (Fine Ceramics Research Association , Japan )

Kunihito Koumoto ( Nagoya University , Japan )

Kazuyuki Kuroda ( Waseda University , Japan )

Hong Lin ( Tsinghua University , China )

Max Lu (The University of Queensland , Australia )

Mikio Miyake (Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology)

Kwang Bo Shim ( Hanyang University , Korea )

John Wang (National University of Singapore , Singapore )

Jong-Won Yoon (Hanyang University, Korea)

Requirement for presentation

Speaker (except invited speakers) needs to be the member of sponsoring society* upon submission of the application form.

*The Australasian Ceramic Society, The Chinese Ceramic Society, The Korean Ceramic Society and The Ceramic Society of Japan

Presentation style

For oral presentations in special sessions, 20 minutes will be allotted for each paper. LCD projector, an over-head projector, a screen and a pointer are equipped in each room.
Oral and poster presenters are invited to apply. Final decision of the presentation style will be determined by the session organizers, although you submit the preference of your presentation style in your application form. Please check at the online submission page for details.

The working language of this session is English .

Passport and VISA

It is responsibility of participants to prepare for appropriate passport and visa to enter Japan. Please consult with your travel agency or your local Japan Embassy / Consulate. If you need a personal invitation , please contact us (aocf-ml@cersj.org).

Deadlines

Submission of application form

Online submission was finished

Submission of a manuscript for an extended abstract

Electronic submission of extended abstract as both PDF and MSWord files is available. If you do not have PDF-generating software and MSWord, you can send printed extended abstract via postal mail.

Electronic submission of a PDF & MSWord files via the Website: July 12 - 14:00 August 3, 2005 finished
( The Website for submission will open on 14:00 July 12, 2005)

Submi ssion of a camera-ready printed manuscript (duplicate) via postal mail: July 28, 2005 finished

Guidelines for preparation and submission of manuscripts for extended abstracts

Poster award

Poster presentations will be evaluated, and excellent presentations will be honored for young researchers at the age 35 and below on the presentation. Applicants for the award will register at the registration desk. The award ceremony will be held after oral session on September 28 (18:00, Room A).

Banquet

• Date: September 28, 2005 18:30 - 20:30
• Place: "Conference Hall" at Osaka Prefecture University
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• Fee: 6,000 JPY
  

For those who wish to join, please make reservation at registration desk in Osaka Prefecture University.

Registration fees

The registration will be on-site only on September 27 to 29, 2005.

Registration Fee (Including proceedings)
Members (Supporting Society* Members)	8,000 JPY
Others	15,000 JPY

Sorry, we can not accept a credit card.

*The Australasian Ceramic Society, The Chinese Ceramic Society, The Korean Ceramic Society, The Ceramic Society of Japan

Presentation Style

1. Instrument for oral presentation

Invited (40 min): presentation 34min, discussion 5min, and interval 1min

General (20 min): presentation 14min, discussion 5min, and interval 1min

LCD with Windows PC and overhead projector will be available for presentation. The USB memory or CDROM including a presentation file (only PowerPoint, .ppt) is acceptable to PC. The presenting authors can also use their own laptops by changing the port of a selector. We strongly suggest you to verify laptop/projector compatibility in a preview room prior to your presentation at the meeting.

Note

1. If you plane to use your PC, you are responsible for all operations, including connecting your PC to the monitor switch and selecting your video output. 
2. As a seat for the next speaker will be provided, please be sure to be seated there before your turn and be ready for your presentation. 
3. The monitor switch installed by the society has four cables, enabling you to set up your connection during the three presentations prior to yours. Please allow enough time for preparation.
4. Please be aware that some types of PC (including some with a Macintosh) do not recognize the video output mode unless the LCD connection is made before the PC is started up. 
5. There will be no audio connection. 
6. Please turn off all sound from the PC during preparation and presentation. 
7. Please check that there is sufficient PC power and deactivate the power-saving function so that your PC will not shut down during your presentation. 
8. No extension of your presentation time due to problems with your PC will be allowed. 
9. Please also bring OHP sheets for your presentation in case you have problems with your PC.  If PC problems continue for more than one minute after the start of your presentation, the association will request that you immediately switch to use of the OHP.
10. Please disconnect the cables from your PC immediately after your presentation.

2. Poster presentation

1. Board size: 90 cm wide x 210 cm high
2. Presentation Time: 12:10-14:10 (The core time for odd-numbered presentations is 12:10-13:10, and that for even-numbered presentations is 13:10-14:10.) 
3. The presentation number and your national flag will be marked on the board.  Please put your poster up in the designated place. 
4. Thumbtacks should be used.  (Do not use magnets.)  The association will provide the thumbtacks. 
5. Display time: Posters may be put up after 10:00 AM on the day of your presentation. Please make sure your display your poster before the start of the poster presentation session (12:10).
6. Removal time: Please remove all your posters from the board between 14:10 and 15:00.  On the second day in particular, the on-site executive committee will dispose of all posters remaining after 15:00 in preparation for the banquet.