Keynote Speakers

MNC 2024 Keynote Speakers List
2-2: Nanodevices
Prof. Charusluk Viphavakit, Chulalongkorn Univ., Thailand PAPER TITLE Short Biography Charusluk Viphavakit was born in Bangkok, Thailand. She received the Bachelor’s degree in Nanoelectronic Engineering from Chulalongkorn University, Thailand, in 2010, the Master’s degree in nanotechnology from the Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand, in 2012, and the Ph.D. degree from Frederick University, Cyprus, with ERASMUS MUNDUS scholarship in 2015 and from City, University of London, UK in 2018. She was a Postdoctoral Researcher in Optical Fibre Research Centre, University of Limerick, Ireland, through Irish Research Council Fellowship for two years. She is a Senior Member of IEEE and IEEE Photonics Society. She is also a member of OPTICA and SPIE. She is currently a full-time Associate Professor, and head of the Nano-Engineering program at the International School of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University. She is in the editorial board of the Engineering Journal. Her research interests include optical waveguide and optical fiber sensor for biomedical applications.
2-6: Nano Surfaces, Interfaces, and Advanced Nano Metrology
Prof. Yoshitake Akiyama, Shinshu Univeristy PAPER TITLE Inkjet Printing-Based Superflash Freezing: New Developments in Cell Cryopreservation Short Biography Yoshitake Akiyama completed a Ph.D. in Engineering from Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology in 2008. After working as a researcher at JEOL Ltd. and as a specially appointed assistant professor at Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, as well as a tenure-track lecturer at Osaka University, he became an associate professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics at Shinshu University in 2014. Since 2021, he has been a full professor. His research focuses on developing microplastic recovery technologies, cell manipulation techniques, and cryopreservation methods based on microfluidics.
3: Nanoimprint, Hybrid-NIL, Biomimetics, and Functional Surf
Prof. Takahiko Hariyama, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine, PAPER TITLE Achieving both the sophistication of artificial structures and the protection of nature using biomimetics technology Short Biography Born in Tokyo, Japan, on 1952. In 1979, graduated from the Yokohama-City University. In 1982, graduated from Master Course of the Okayama University and entered the Doctor Course of the Tohoku University. In May of 1983, the Research Associate in Research Center for Applied Information Sciences of Tohoku University. In April of 2001, the Associate Professor in Hamamatsu Univ. School of Medicine. From Nov. of 2004: Full Professor in Hamamatsu Univ. School of Medicine. Since 2019, Professor in Hamamatsu Univ. and the CEO of NanoSuit Inc.
4: BioMEMS, Lab on a Chip, and Nanobiotechnology
Prof. Ichiro Yamashita, Osaka University, Japan PAPER TITLE Bio and device meet at Nano. Short Biography Ichiro Yamashita graduated from Kyoto University and received a Ph.D. degree from the Graduate School of Science, Nagoya University in1998. 1978-2013, he worked at Panasonic Corporation, 2003-2017 at Nara Institute of Science and Technology, and 2013-present at Osaka University. 2014-present, a visiting professor National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University. His research interests include Nanotechnology, Biomineralization, Aptamer, and Biosensors. He proposed a biological inorganic nanostructure fabrication process, “Bio Nano Process”, in 1997. He discovered anomalous charge-transfer enhancement effects in electrochemistry in 2020 and is developing a DNA sensor based on this discovery. Awards and honors include Human Frontier Science Program. He is a fellow of the Japan Society of Applied Physics.
5: Microsystem Technology and MEMS
Prof. Cheng-Yao Lo, National Tsing Hua Univ., Taiwan PAPER TITLE Elastomer-Based Force Sensors and Their Niche Applications Short Biography Dr. Lo received his Ph. D. degree from The University of Tokyo (2009, Japan). His professional trainings include thin film optics, optoelectronic devices, CMOS semiconductor, MEMS, and printed electronics. He was an engineer in TSMC during 2001-2005, where he was responsible for process integration in the RD team. He joined National Tsing Hua University in 2010, where he started researches in flexible and printed electronics for sensing applications. He is currently known in the fields of force/stress/strain/tactile sensing based on polymeric materials. He holds several patents, published 50+ journal articles, and performed 60+ conference presentations as single corresponding author.
6: Atomic Layer Processing (ALP)
Prof. Yasuhiko Hayashi,, Okayama Univ., Japan PAPER TITLE Innovative Multiscale Process Opens the Way to Macroscale Assemblies of Carbon Nanotubes for High-Strength Fibers Beyond Carbon Fibers, Energy and Mechanical Devices Short Biography Yasuhiko HAYASHI received the B.E., M.E. and D.E., degrees in electrical and computer engineering from Nagoya Institute of Technology (NIT), in 1990, 1992, and 1999, respectively. From 1992 to 1996, he was engaged in research on semiconductor device modeling at Motorola Japan Ltd. He was appointed a Research Associate and an Associate professor at NIT in 1999 and 2007, respectively. He has been a professor at the Graduate School of Environmental, Life, Natural Science and Technology at Okayama University since October 2012. He has been appointed Vice Executive Director for Research at Okayama University since April 2021.
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