Advanced Materials Symposium - Conferences at UOW

Exploring the Interface: A New Frontier in Materials Science

About the symposium

Explore the fascinating realm of material interfaces, where critical processes dictate performance. From tackling age-old challenges like corrosion protection and antifouling surfaces to pioneering new catalytic systems for energy conversion and advanced medical implants, this symposium will feature a dynamic program of expert presentations addressing these transformative topics.

Celebrating 50 years of UOW

Materials Science and Engineering have been at the heart of the University of Wollongong (UOW) since its inception in 1975, supporting ground breaking advancements from world-class steel-making facilities at Port Kembla, to cutting-edge innovations in energy conversion, storage, and medical technologies. To honour the global impact of UOW researchers in these fields, the prestigious journal Advanced Materials will publish a special issue celebrating the 50th Anniversary of UOW. This milestone issue will be launched at the symposium.

Expert presentations

40+ expert presentations addressing transformative topics.

Panel discussions

Engage with experts as they share their ideas and perspectives during our panel discussions.

Networking & social events

Connect with peers and experts, forge new collaborations, and unwind at our dedicated networking and social events.

Advanced Materials special issue launch

Honoring the global impact of UOW researchers.

Keynote speakers

The Advanced Materials Symposium is proud to welcome all our invited speakers to Wollongong. We are honoured by their participation and look forward to the insights you'll share throughout the event. For the full list of speakers, please refer to the program.

Professor Chennupati Jagadish

Australian National University

Professor Mirella Dottori

University of Wollongong

Professor Gordon Wallace

University of Wollongong

Professor Liming Dai

University of New South Wales

Professor Marcella Bilek

The University of Sydney

Professor Shi Xue Dou & Professor Hua Kun Liu

Emertius Professor’s University of Wollongong

Submit an abstract

We invite abstract submissions aligned with the conference theme. Please download and complete the abstract template and submit via email to riise-uow@uow.edu.au

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RIISE

Research Initiative for Interface Science and Engineering

At the University of Wollongong (UOW), we have established RIISE (Research Initiative for Interface Science and Engineering) - an interdisciplinary collective uniting scientists, engineers, manufacturers, and clinicians. Together, we are addressing the pressing challenges at the interface. Our mission goes beyond the lab: engaged with colleagues with expertise in regulatory, ethical, and socially responsible frameworks to support the journey from discovery to deployment.

Venue

Join us at the University of Wollongong's Innovation Campus - an internationally recognised, award-winning research, development, and business precinct. Established in 2006, the campus was designed to foster collaboration between academia, industry, and the community, driving innovation and economic growth in the Illawarra region and beyond.

UOW Innovation Campus
Squires Way,
North Wollongong, NSW, 2500

Getting here and parking

Aerial view of Innovation Campus adjacent to the Wollongong coastline