Materials Science and Engineering plays a crucial role in advancing agriculture by developing innovative materials that enhance farming practices. With the rise of sustainable farming, materials scientists are designing advanced coatings, composites, and fertilizers that improve crop yield and soil health. Biodegradable materials for packaging reduce environmental impact, while lightweight, durable materials in agricultural machinery boost efficiency and reduce wear. Research into nanomaterials also shows promise for precision farming, where sensors and coatings enhance monitoring of crops and soil conditions. Moreover, the development of drought-resistant and disease-repellent materials helps mitigate the effects of climate change, ensuring the future of agriculture is both productive and environmentally responsible.
Title : Probabilistic design for reliability of electronic and photonic materials, devices, packages and systems, and the role of analytical ("mathematical") modelling
Ephraim Suhir, Portland State University, United States
Title : On the versatility of charged thermoplastic elastomers in the environment, energy and healthcare sectors
Richard J Spontak, North Carolina State University, United States
Title : Evaluation of scratch resistance of Polyether Ether Ketone (PEEK) nanocomposite coatings reinforced with Ceria – effect of composition and UV-exposure
Amal Ameen Seenath, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), Saudi Arabia
Title : Harnessing the unique transport properties of InAs nanowires for single molecule level sensing
Harry Ruda, University of Toronto, Canada
Title : Melamine-derived high-graphite carbon hollow tubular Fe-N/C catalyzed alkaline oxygen reduction reaction
Yanfang Gao, Inner Mongolia University of Technology, China
Title : Application of metal single-site zeolite catalysts in heterogeneous catalysis
Stanislaw Dzwigaj, Sorbonne University, France