O : Frontier of Smart-interfaces
Organizers:
Representative
Correspondence
Co-Organizers
| Prof. Nobumitsu Hirai | Suzuka kosen |
| Prof. Katsuhiko Tsunashima | Wakayama kosen |
| Prof. Daisuke Kawagoe | Oyama kosen |
| Prof. Hidemi Nakamura | Nara kosen |
| Prof. Ryosuke Hashimoto | Suzuka kosen |
| Prof. Toshimasa Honma | Ichinoseki kosen |
| Prof. Toshiyuki Takahashi | Miyakonojo kosen |
| Prof. Shigeharu Ito | Tsuruoka kosen |
| Prof. Takaya Sato | Kosen |
| Prof. Higaki Yuji | Oita University |
| Prof. Matsumura kazuaki | Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology |
| Dr. Takahashi Hironobu | Tokyo Women's Medical University |
| Prof. Shibata Hirobumi | Chiba Institute of Technology |
| Prof. Nakaji Tadashi | University of Toyama |
| Prof. Sawada Toshiki | Tokyo Institute of Technology |
| Dr. Ishihara Ryo | Juntendo University |
| Dr. Kitayama Yukiya | Kobe University |
Scope:
The structures of interfaces formed from soft materials such as polymers, biomolecules, colloids, and liquid crystals show dynamic properties whose structure and properties changed dramatically due to the changes in the external environment. DeGennes named this dynamic interface as “soft interface” about 20 years ago. Because of this dynamic characteristic and the complexity that living organisms build, soft interfaces are difficult to quantitatively analyze and are a frontier academic field where many challenges remain. In recent years, scientific and technological advances relating to synthesis and analysis of materials are remarkable, and researchers working on elucidation of soft interfaces and material development making use of them are increasing with various approaches. In addition, recent advances in the field of mechanobiology have demonstrated that cells modulate their interfacial reactions depending on the mechanical properties of even deeper bulk regions. Given these circumstances, it is expected that new viewpoints and academics disciplines will be emerged by broadening the scope of soft interfaces in various aspects such as molecular design, synthesis, molecular recognition, biomaterial development, measurement method development, and simulation. In this symposium, we aim to promote research on soft interfaces, encourage research by expanding young researcher-centered lectures, and expand the network among researchers.
Topics:
1.Polymer
2.Interface
3.Self-organization
4.Biomaterial
5.Biointerface