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INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP ON MULTIFUNCTIONAL MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES (MFMS)

AND THEIR APPLICATIONS

28 JULY - 31 JULY 2008 (Two weeks before Beijing’s Olympus Games)

THE HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY, HONG KONG 1. Chairmen: Workshop Chair: 1 A/Professor Alan K. T. Lau (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University) Workshop Co-chairs: 2Professor F.K. Chang (Stanford University, USA) 3Professor Vijay K. Varadan (University of Arkansas, USA) 4Professor Jian Lu (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University) 5Professor Tu Jiang-ping (Jiangping, Zhejiang University, P.R. China)

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1 Professor Lau has been elected as a member of European Academy of Sciences (EAS) and Editor of E-Newsletters for Science and Technology of EAS. He was a recipient of Hong Kong Young Scientist Award 2002, Hong Kong Young Engineer of the Year Award 2004 and Award for Outstanding Research 2006 in ICCE-14, Colorado USA. He is also Regional Editor of American Journal of Applied Sciences, Associate Editor of Structural Health Monitoring - an International Journal and The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers Transactions. He has been serving as Guest Editor and Editorial Board Member for more than 8 international journals, and Chairman of the International Symposia “Nanocomposites for Space Applications” and “Nanocomposites” in European Materials Research Society (E-MRS) Spring Meeting, France 2004 and the 5th Asian-Australasian Conference on Composite Materials (ACCM-5), Hong Kong 2006, respectively. Besides, he has published more than 160 articles and his publications have been cited over 450 times since 2000. Currently, Professor Lau is a Fellow of Engineers Australia (FIEAust) and The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (FIMechE).

2 Professor Chang is Editor-in-Chief of Structural Health Monitoring, an international Journal, an recipient of the 1989 NSF Presidential Young Investigator Award, the 1990 Alcoa Foundation Award, and the 1986 Charles Lee Powell Foundation Award. He is also the Director of the Smart Structures Research Center in the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Japan (April 2001- April 2003).

3 Professor Vijay K. Varadan is Editor-in-Chief, Smart Materials and Structures; Twenty-First Century Endowed Chair in Nano- and Bio-Technology and Medicine; Distinguished Professor of Electrical Engineering; Distinguished Professor of Biomedical Engineering; Distinguished Professor of Neurosurgery College of Medicine UAMS; Director, Center of Excellence for Nano-, Micro- and Neuro-Electronics (CENNESS); Director, Neurosurgery Research Program (MD/Ph.D.). University of Arkansas, 700 Research Center Boulevard, Engineering Research Center 1610, Fayetteville, AR 72701.

4 Professor Lu is Chair Professor and Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, The Hong Kongb Polytechnic University. He is a member of Editorial board of the Journal of Strain Analysis for Engineering Design, International Journal of Mechanics and Materials in Design. He has also served as an associate technical editor of Experimental Mechanics (International Journal of Society for Experimental Mechanics, USA, 1998-2001) and a member of Editorial board of the ACTA MECHINICA Sinica (2001-2004).

5 Professor Tu worked in the Department of Chemical Engineering of Hiroshima University, Japan in 1998. Since 2000 he has been a Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University. His main research interests are in the fabrication and tribological properties of nanocomposites and nanocomposite coatings, electrode materials for Ni/MH and Li-ion batteries and new hydrogen storage materials. He is the Chairman of The 2nd International Symposium on Function Materials, HangZhou, China 2007.

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2. Timetable: Workshop’s Webpage Ready 01 May 2007 Distribution of Promotional Leaflets and Mails 11 May 2007 Abstract Submission 02 Jan 2008 Acceptance Notification 31 Jan 2008 Full-length Paper Submission Deadline 30 April 2008 - 1 month for format checking and then send to the publisher Early Registration 30 April 2008 Final Program Published 10 July 2008 Workshop Proceedings 28 July 2008 3. Brief Description: Smart Materials have been well recognized as materials that can respond to environmental stimuli with particular changes in some variables. Depending on changes in some external conditions, smart materials can change their own properties (mechanical, electrical, appearance), structure, composition and/or functions. Mostly, these materials are embedded in systems whose inherent properties can be favourably changed to meet performance needs. By integrating sensors and actuators into structures, it enables real-timely monitoring structural responses of large-scale infrastructures that may have potential damages from fatigue cracks, degradation of structural connections, or bearing wear in rotating machinery. Since the last decade, an increasing interest in the development of miniaturized smart structures and systems, particularly on micro and nano electromechanical systems (MEMs and NEMs), and integrated biosensor systems has evolved a new page in the science and engineering area. This evolvement establishes a need of integrating technologies from different disciplines to provide structural health monitoring for materials, systems, devices and structures at micro-scale level to ensure their integrity. Multifunctional materials systems are capable of performing multiple “primary” functions simultaneously or sequentially in time and are specifically developed to improve system performance through a reduction of redundancy between subsystem materials and functions. The scope of this workshop is mainly focused on multifunctional materials and structures for different engineering applications ranging from large scale engineering application to micro/nano structural and bio-sensor systems, materials and products. The workshop will be last for 4 days including 3 full-day presentation sessions plus 1 keynote speech (~ 1 hour) in the forth day morning followed by a technical visit to one of the biggest sensor manufacturing/design companies in Hong Kong (such as Hong Kong Science and Technology Park) or the Pearl River Delta region. The aim of the visit is to provide a channel for all participants/scholars to have a physical contact with the industry in the Southeast Asia region. This arrangement can give more flexibility to all participants, so that they can easily apply for grant support to attend technical sessions as well as join the technical visit held at the last day of the workshop (Generally, a full day technical visit will be not counted for grant support in some institutions).

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Timetable:

27 Aug 2008

(Sunday) 28 Aug 2008

(Monday) 29 Aug 2008

(Tuesday) 30 Aug 2008 (Wednesday)

31 Aug 2008 (Thursday)

Keynote Speech Session (1) Session (5) Session (9)

Tea Break Session (2) Session (6) Session (10)

Lunch Session (3) Session (7) Session (11)

Tea Break

Session (4) Session (8) Session (12) Reception

Gala Dinner (Asia Night)

Technical Visit

4. ADVISORY BOARD: Most of the international advisory committee and local organizing committee members are the World’s renowned scholars, scientists and engineers from different engineering sectors. Their role is to encourage their colleagues and collaborators to join, and possible, to establish and lead special discussion sessions in the workshop. International Advisory Committee (IAC): Prof. F.K. Chang (Stanford University, USA) Prof. J. M. Ko (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University) Prof. J.G. Teng (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University) Prof. Mark Schulz (University Of Cincinnati, USA) Prof. John Connell (NASA Langley Research Center, USA) Prof. Vijay K Varadan (University of Arkansas, USA) Prof. Herbert W. Roesky (Institute for Inorganic Chemistry, Germany) Prof. P.J. French (Delft University of Technology) Prof. Victor Giurgiutiu (University of South Carolina, USA) Prof. Fu-Zhai Cui (Tsinghua University, China) Prof. Murray L Scott (CEO, Cooperative Research Centre, Australia) Prof. Nguyen Van Hieu (Vietnamese Academy of Science and Technology) Prof. Soon-Bok Lee (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) Prof. Y.W. Mai (University of Sydney, Australia) Prof. M. Okuyama (Osaka University, Japan) Prof. MASUMOTO Hiroshi (Tohoku University, Japan) Prof. R O Claus (Virginia Tech, USA) Prof. Anand Asundi (Nanyang Technological University, Singapore) Prof. C K Lee (National Taiwan University, Taiwan) Prof. P Hauptmann (Universität Magdeburg, Germany) Prof. R Puers, Katholieke (Universiteit Leuven, Belgium) Prof. M Bao, Fudan University (Shanghai, China)

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Prof. MORIMOTO, Yoshiharu (Wakayama University, Japan) Prof. Hu-lin Li (Lanzhou University, China) Prof. Jinsong Leng (Harbin Institute of Technology, China) Prof. J. H. Lee (Korea Composite Research Co., Ltd, Korea) Prof. C. C. Ma (National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan) Prof. Yang Wai (President Zhejiang University) Prof. Fang DaiNing (Tsing Hua University, China) Prof. Du shanyi (Harbin institute of Technology, China) Prof. Wang Biao (Zhong Shan University, China) Local Organizing Committee: Chairman of LOC A/Prof. Alan K. T. Lau (The Hong Kong Polytechnic University); The Hong Kong Polytechnic University: o Prof. Alexander P. K. Wai (Dean of Faculty) o Prof. H. Y. Tam (Department of Electrical Engineering) o Prof. Helen, L. W. Chan (Department of Applied Physics) o Prof. Xiao-ming Tao (Department of Applied Textile and Clothing) o Prof. Zhang ZP (Department of Rehabilitation Science) o Prof. Y. Q. Ni (Department of Civil Engineering) o Prof. L Cheng (Department of Mechanical Engineering) The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology: o Prof. T.X. Yu (Department of Mechanical Engineering) o Prof. Christopher K. Y. Leung (Department of Civil Engineering) o Prof. Z. J. Li (Department of Civil Engineering) o Prof. Q. P. Sun (Department of Mechanical Engineering) o Prof. Y. S. Gao (Department of Mechanical Engineering) City University of Hong Kong o Prof. Djordjevich Alexander (Department of Manufacturing and Engineering Management) Industrial Sectors: o Prof. Daniel Chan (Daniel Chan Associate. Ltd, Hong Kong) o Dr. Peter K. C. Chan (JC Optronics Limited, Hong Kong) o Mr. Michael Wong (Earth Product Chain Ltd. Hong Kong) o Mr. Anthony Poon (MTS Systems (HK) Inc.)

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5. Supporting Organizations (tentative): Non-financial Supporting Organizations:

Corporative Research Centre for Advanced Composite Structures Ltd (CRC-ACS), Australia.

European Academy of Sciences (EAS)

HSBC Product Testing and Analysis Centre (PTAC)

The Institution of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IMMM)

Financial Sponsors:

Croucher Foundation (Pending)

MTS Systems (HK) Inc. (Confirmed)

Earth Products China Ltd (Confirmed)

ANSYS China-Ltd

Faculty of Engineering, Then Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Confirmed)

6. Registration Fee:

• The HK 3500.00 (~ US $ 450) full workshop package includes daily lunch, one reception ticket, transportation for the technical visit, one Asia night ticket and one copy of the workshop proceedings. You may also purchase an additional reception and/or Asia night ticket for a guest when you register online.

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• The HK 1800.00 (~ US$ 240) student workshop fee requires the student to present a valid photo "Student University ID" when they check in at the workshop, and it does not include anything except attendance and lunches at the workshop.

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7. Anticipated Number of Participants:

In this workshop, we anticipate that around 450 participants will join including about 50 of them are students. In this circumstance, 5 parallel sessions will have to be held at the same time. Tentatively, we schedule a total of 4 Keynote speakers (45 min each), 8 Invited speakers (30 min each) and 450 contributors (20 min each including Q&A). Potential Keynote Speakers: Name Organization Field of expertise Dr. John F. Kennedy

NASA Space Centre, USA

Multi-multifunctional Materials for Space applications

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Stan Veprek

Technical University Munich

Superhard materials Technologies

Prof. Rodney S. Ruoff,

Northwestern University

Smart materials and Structures

Mark D Jenks Boeing Company, USA Advanced Materials for Boeing 787 Michael F. Rubner

Center for Mater. Sci. and Engineering, MIT

Design, fabrication and properties of polymers for electrical, optical, and biomaterial applications

8. Date and Venue: The workshop will be held on 28-31 July 2008 (Mon to Fri). 2 weeks before Beijing’s Olympus Game starts, at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. The Asia night (in Chinese style) including lucky draw, dragon dance and Chinese musical performance will be held on 30 July 2008. For the technical visit, transportation will be provided from the Workshop’s venue to the designated factory/company. Gala Dinner – Asia Night: Performances of dragon dance and Chinese musical instrument.

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9. Major Themes: o Structural Health Monitoring; o Bio-sensors and bio-actuators; o Damage identification and properties/ Integrity; o Non-destructive Evaluation Technology; o Optical sensor technology; o Characterisation and assessment; o Intelligent processing of materials and structures; o Nano-sensors and actuators; o Tribology; o Bio-materials and Biomimetic; o System integration; o Smart materials and structures; o Modelling and analysis;

10. Accommodation

The workshop will be held inside the campus of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Accommodation information such hotels nearby the campus and public transportation will be posted in our official website, for all visitors for reference. We may seek for special rate of our University’s hotel location in TST East if available at that time.

11. Abstract submission: An electronic form (in MS-Word or PDF format) of succinct one-page abstract (a minimum of 200 words) with paper title, author names, affiliations, and the corresponding author’s phone/fax number and e-mail address should be submitted to either the SHM Workshop Secretariat or official website. Important dates:

Abstract Submission Deadline 02 Jan 2008Acceptance Notification 31 Jan 2008Full-length Paper Submission Deadline 30 April 2008Early Registration 30 April 2008Final Program Published 10 July 2008

12. Workshop Proceedings and Full-length Paper Publication: All submitted papers will be reviewed and papers accepted for presentation will be bound in a Book of Multi-functional Materials and Structures (with ISSN). Selected full-length high quality papers will also be published in special issues of - Smart Materials and Structures Title of the special issue: Smart Composites and Structures

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- Structural Health Monitoring: An International Journal Title of the special issue: Sensor Technology for Civil Infrastructures - Sensors and Actuators A: Physical Title of the special issue: Biomimetic: Bio-sensors and Bio-actuators - Composites Science and Technology Title of the special issue: Multifunctional Materials - NDT & E International Title of the special issue: Non-destructive Evaluation for Composites All these journals are covered in the SCI list. Normal peer-review procedure will apply to the submitted papers. 13. PARTICIPANTS WILL GET: − A thin workshop booklet: This booklet includes the biographies of workshop’s chairmen,

keynote and distinguished speakers, map of the venue and timetable of the conference; − A workshop Proceedings (in a hard copy); − A package of local tour information (a booklet, local map and others, this materials can be

collected from the Hong Kong Tourism Association); − A smart environmentally-friendly bag (recycled-bag), in which the name of workshop is

printed on it, for accommodating all materials distributed during the conference. (optional); − Other information provided by our financial sponsors.

Figure 1. Recycled-bag (sample only)

14. Attractive Places: o Ocean Park; o Hong Kong Disneyland; o Po Lin Monastery & The big Buddha (with cable car);

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o The Peak and Peak Galleries ; o Science Museum and Waterfront Promenade; o Temple Street; o Stanley Market; o West-Kowloon Cultural District (Science and Arts Museum Centres); o Floating Restaurants; o Victoria Peak; o Macau (Las Vegas of the Orient); o Pearl River Delta (PRD).

The Games of the XXIX Olympiad – Beijing 2008 will take place from 8 August 2008 until 24 August 2008, two weeks after the workshop. The Games in Beijing will play host to the 28 summer sports currently on the Olympic programme. Approximately 10,500 athletes are expected to participate in the Games with around 20,000 accredited media bringing the Games to the world.