Second IAPLE Conference in Beijing with keynotes on micro/nano fabrication, breakout sessions, and technical discussions.
Dates: August 3–6, 2014
Venue 1: Tsinghua University, Beijing, China (August 3)
Venue 2: Feng Mountain Resort Hotel, Beijing, China (August 4–6)
Conference Chairs: Prof. Lin Li and Prof. Minlin Zhong
Pre-Conference – August 2, 2014
19:00 – Reception Dinner at Wenjin International Hotel Restaurant, Beijing
Day 1 – August 3, 2014 (Tsinghua University, Room 312A, Welding Building)
08:45 – 09:00 – Tea/Coffee & On-site Registration
09:00 – Welcome Address – Prof. Minlin Zhong
09:15 – IAPLE Council Meeting & AGM – Chair: Prof. Lin Li
Part 1 – Council Meeting (Council Members Only)
- Chairman’s Report
- IAPLE Website
- Presentation of Fellow/Corporate Member Certificates
- Election of New Fellows and Corporate Members
- Finance Report
- Election of New President and Council Officers
10:30 – Tea/Coffee Break
Part 2 – Annual General Meeting (AGM)
- Introduction to IAPLE
- Announcement of Council Members and Officers
- Presentation: “IAPLE Survey on Global Publication Trends in Laser Materials Processing” – Prof. Minlin Zhong
- Overview of Scientific Technical Committees (STCs)
- IAPLE Prizes and Awards
- IAPLE Publications
13:00 – Lunch at Tsinghua University (incl. family members)
14:00 – Optional Lab Tours
14:30 – Departure to Feng Mountain Resort Hotel
18:30 – 20:30 – Welcome Dinner at Feng Mountain Resort Hotel
Day 2 – August 4, 2014 (Feng Mountain Resort Hotel)
2nd IAPLE Conference – Day 1
09:00 – 12:30 – Technical Presentations & Discussions
Chair: Prof. Lin Li
Session 1: Laser Micro/Nano Fabrication
- Keynote 1: “Laser Microstructuring of Freestanding Ultra-Thin Bio-Responsive Films for Cardiovascular Tissue Engineering” – Prof. Minghui Hong
- Keynote 2: “Metallic Superhydrophobic Surfaces via Ultrafast Lasers: Transition & Adhesion Control” – Prof. Minlin Zhong
Tea/Coffee Break (15 min)
- Keynote 3: “Laser Direct Writing of Graphene Patterns in Open Air” – Prof. Yongfeng Lu
12:30 – 14:00 – Lunch
14:00 – 18:00 – Breakout Sessions
Brainstorming Topics:
- Challenges in Laser Surface Texturing & Patterning
- Challenges in Laser Cutting & Drilling
18:30 – 20:00 – Conference Dinner
20:00 – 21:30 – Technical Discussions
- Topics: same as breakout sessions
Day 3 – August 5, 2014 (Feng Mountain Resort Hotel)
2nd IAPLE Conference – Day 2
09:00 – 12:30 – Technical Presentations & Discussions
Chair: Prof. Yongfeng Lu
Session 2: Laser/Light Interactions with Materials
- Keynote 4: “Photo Manipulation for Optoelectronic Dynamics and Devices” – Prof. Hong-Bo Sun
- Keynote 5: “Light Interactions with Sub-Wavelength Structures” – Prof. Xiangang Luo
Tea/Coffee Break
- Keynote 6: “High-Power ps and fs Lasers: Designs, Performance & Applications” – Dr. Keming Du
12:30 – 14:00 – Lunch
14:00 – 18:00 – Breakout Sessions
Brainstorming Topics:
- Challenges in Photonic Sciences
- Challenges in Lasers, Optical Components & Systems
18:30 – 20:00 – Conference Banquet
20:00 – 21:30 – Technical Discussions
- Topics: same as breakout sessions
Day 4 – August 6, 2014 (Feng Mountain Resort Hotel)
2nd IAPLE Conference – Day 3
09:00 – 12:30 – Technical Presentations & Discussions
Chair: Prof. Minlin Zhong
Session 3: Laser Engineering for Industrial Applications
- Keynote 7: “Laser Cleaning to Reduce Porosity in Aluminium Welding for Automotive Manufacturing” – Prof. Lin Li
- Keynote 8: “Laser Direct Writing for Electronic Component Fabrication” – Prof. Xiaoyan Zeng
Tea/Coffee Break
12:30 – 14:00 – Lunch
14:00 – 18:00 – Breakout Sessions
Brainstorming Topics:
- Challenges in Laser Surface Engineering
- Challenges in Laser Welding
- Challenges in Laser Additive Manufacturing
18:30 – 20:00 – Farewell Banquet
20:00 – 21:30 – Final Technical Discussions
- Topics: same as breakout sessions