APT2024 was successfully held in Sydney

The 9th Asian Particle Technology Symposium (APT2024) was successfully held in Sydney, Australia, from December 1 to 4, 2024, at the Amora Jamison Hotel. Under the theme "Engineering a Sustainable Future," the conference brought together leading academic and industry experts from around the world to discuss the latest advancements in particle technology and its applications in sustainable development.

APT2024 was co-chaired by Professor Yansong Shen from the University of New South Wales and Professor Alex Yip from the University of Canterbury, New Zealand, and received strong support from several renowned international academic institutions and enterprises. APT2024 attracted 276 participants, including 62 domestic and 214 international attendees. The program featured 13 academic topics, 10 plenary lectures, 17 keynote speeches, 36 invited talks, 90 oral presentations, and 100 poster sessions. Additionally, special sessions such as the Women in Particle Technology Roundtable Discussion, Research Funding Application Exchange, and the Early Career Researcher Forum provided diverse and engaging platforms for academic exchange.

During the opening ceremony, Professor Robin Batterham from the University of Melbourne delivered an opening address, emphasizing the pivotal role of particle technology in advancing sustainability and extending a warm welcome to all participants. Subsequently, several distinguished scholars presented keynote speeches, sharing their latest research findings and perspectives in this field.

Prof. Rose Amal (University of New South Wales, Australia) delivered a lecture titled "Engineering Nanoparticles for Harvesting Solar Energy for Chemical and Fuel." The talk explored innovative approaches to utilizing engineered nanoparticles for solar energy harvesting, with applications in the chemical and fuel sectors.

Prof. Debra Bernhardt (University of Queensland, Australia) delivered a lecture titled "Heat Transport across Interfaces: Challenges and Insight from Simulation," presenting the latest advancements in molecular dynamics simulations and their applications in studying nonequilibrium interfacial heat transfer.

Prof. Rajesh Davé (New Jersey Institute of Technology, USA) delivered a lecture titled "Enhanced Properties of Powders and Blends through Particle Engineering," discussing the challenges and advancements in controlling cohesive particles in the pharmaceutical field.

Prof. Kevin Galvin (University of Newcastle, Australia) delivered a lecture titled "How to Build a Particle Separator," providing an in-depth explanation of the design and development of particle separators.

Prof. Liejin Guo (Xi'an Jiaotong University, China) delivered a lecture titled "Intensification of Supercritical Water-Particle Reacting Flow," presenting advancements in technologies for enhancing supercritical water-particle reacting flows.

Prof. Hidehiro Kamiya (Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Japan) delivered a lecture titled "Nano and Fine Particles Dispersion Behavior Control Based on Interface Structure Design, and its Application for Circular Economy," discussing the control of nano- and fine-particle dispersion behaviours through interface structure design and their applications in the circular economy.

Prof. Jinghai Li (Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China) delivered a lecture titled "How Science Can Better Support Tackling Global Challenges," providing an in-depth analysis of how science can more effectively contribute to addressing global challenges.

Prof. Gus Nathan (University of Adelaide, Australia) delivered a lecture titled "Emerging High Temperature Particle Reactor Technology for the Net-Zero Industrial Transition," presenting the application of emerging high-temperature particle reactor technologies in achieving industrial decarbonization and net-zero goals.

Prof. Raffaella Ocone (Heriot-Watt University, UK) presented research on "The Dynamic Behaviour of Wet Fluidization," exploring the dynamic behaviour of wet granular fluidization.

Prof. Aibing Yu (Monash University, Australia) delivered a lecture titled "Simulation and Modelling of Particulate Systems," presenting the key aspects of simulation and modelling in particulate systems.

Moreover, scholars from China, Australia, the United States, Japan, and other countries delivered outstanding presentations, covering various areas of particle technology, including the engineering of nanoparticles, control of particle dispersion and aggregation, and applications of particle technology in low-carbon metallurgy and the recycling industry. These presentations not only showcased the latest advancements in particle technology but also provided valuable academic insights and reflections for the participants.

In addition to the keynote speeches, the conference featured multiple technical workshops and breakout sessions. Participants engaged in in-depth discussions on key challenges and frontiers in particle technology, sharing their research findings and experiences. These sessions not only fostered academic collaboration but also provided strong support for driving innovation and development in the field of particle technology.

During the poster presentation session, participants showcased their latest research results and experimental data. These posters highlighted the broad applications and in-depth research within particle technology, offering attendees a comprehensive view of the latest research developments.

Notably, the conference also featured special sessions such as the Women in Particle Technology Roundtable Discussion, Research Funding Application Exchange, and Early Career Researcher Forum. These sessions provided platforms for sharing experiences, exchanging insights, and promoting gender equality and career development in the field of particle technology.

After four days of intense and fruitful academic exchanges, the 9th Asian Particle Technology Symposium successfully concluded. The organizers proudly announced the winners of the Best Presentation Award, with seven outstanding recipients: Simon Buchheiser, Ben Jenkins, Guoyin Yu, Tomotaka Otsu, Ikki Adji Dharma, Waiting Tai, and Zhi Xuan Law. The Best ECR Presentation Award was given to five outstanding early career researchers: Yiran Liu, Zhouzun Xie, Yilun Weng, Xiaobing Yu, and Zhisong Ou. Additionally, the Best Poster Award recognized ten outstanding poster presenters: Kinuko Hayashi, Arata Hashimoto, Shogo Tsutaki, Sayaka Yamada, Paeka Klaitong, Yang Fei, Bin Chen, Ayumi Ohashi, Motoshi Iwao, and Kai-Po Chang. These individuals, through their outstanding academic achievements, deep insights, and innovative presentation formats, earned the highest praise from the judges and wide recognition from the audience. They not only showcased their academic excellence but also set a benchmark for the global research community, inspiring more young scholars to engage in scientific exploration and contribute to advancing knowledge.

This conference not only provided valuable academic insights and reflections in the field of particle technology but also witnessed numerous innovations and advancements. It injected new energy into driving the innovation and development of particle technology, which is expected to play an increasingly crucial role in promoting sustainable development.