Symposium & Workshops

Cluster I: Pure & Applied Chemistry (Symposium)

  1. Organic & Biomolecular
    2. Developing robust biocatalysts and bioprocesses for biorefinery

    Symposium Chair:

    • Prof Dr Fengwu Bai, Dalian University of Technology,China P.R
    Organic mechanochemistry

    Symposium Chair:

    • Dr Davor Margetic, Ruder Boskovic Research Institute, Croatia

    Speaker:

    • Prof Dr Evelina Colacino, ICGM, Universite de Montpellier, France
    • Prof Hajime Ito, Hokkaido University, Japan
    • Prof Dr Nader Ghaffari Khaligh, Universiti Malaya, Malaysia
    • Dr Ivan Halasz, Rudjer Boskovic Institute, Croatia
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    Diradical Chemistry

    Symposium Chair:

    • Prof Dr Manabu Abe, Hiroshima University, Japan

    Speakers:

    • Prof Dr Juan Casado, University of Málaga, Spain
    • Prof Dr Yasutaka Kitagawa, The University of Osaka, Japan
    • Prof Dr Ryohei Kishi, The University of Osaka, Japan
    • Prof Dr Dominik Munz, Saarland University, Germany
    • Prof Dr Akihiro Konishi, The University of Osaka, Japan
    • Prof Dr Xinping Wang, Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry, China
    • Prof Dr Akihiro Shimizu, The University of Osaka, Japan
    • Prof Dr Tetsuro Kusamoto, The University of Osaka, Japan
    • Prof Dr Chao Zheng, Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry, China
    • Prof Dr Christoph Lambert, Würzburg University, Germany
    • Prof Dr Yusuke Ishigaki, Hokkaido University, Japan
    • Prof Dr Chunyan Chi, National University of Singapore, Singapore
    A.I. Guided Automation in Synthetic Processes

    Symposium Chair:

    • Asst Prof Dr Russo Laura, University of Milano – Bicocca, Italy

    Speakers:

    • Prof Dr Kuangbiao Liao, Guangzhou National Laboratory, China P.R.
    • Dr Maria Chan, Center for Nanoscale Materials at Argonne National Laboratory, USA
    • Prof Dr Fanyang Mo, Peking University, China
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  2. Polymer & Materials
    3. IKM-MRB Symposium on Elastomers and Latexes (IMSEL 2025)

    Symposium Chair

    • Dr Fatimah Rubaizah Mohd Rasdi, Malaysian Rubber Board, Malaysia

    Symposium Co-Chair

    • ChM Dr Siang Yin Lee, Malaysian Rubber Board, Malaysia

    Speakers:

    • Prof Dr Atsushi Kajiwara, Nara University of Education, Japan
    • Prof Dr Sudesh Kumar Kanapathi Pillai, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia
    • Prof Dr Jitladda Sakdapipanich, Mahidol University, Thailand
    • Prof Dr Rusli Daik, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia
    • Dr Aik Hwee Eng, K&W Training & Consulting, Malaysia
    • Dr Siang Yin Lee, Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB), Malaysia
    • Prof Dr Seng Neon Gan, Universiti Malaya, Malaysia
    • Prof Dr Azura Rashid, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia
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  3. Environmental
    4. Evaluation of advanced technologies for carbon sequestration, utilisation and capture

    Symposium Chair:

    • Prof Dr Diane Purchase, Middlesex University, UK

    Speakers:

    • Dr Bipul Saha, Indira Group of Institutes, India
    • Prof Dr Peng Wang, Chinese Academy of Science, China
    • Dr Tsuneyuki Yamane, Toray Techno Co., Ltd., Japan
    • Dr Michelle Bailey, National Institute of Standards and Technology, United States
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    Understanding and Managing Environmental Impacts of Tire Use: From Wear Particles to End-of-Life Management

    Symposium Chair:

    • Dr Divina Angela Navarro, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, Australia

    Speaker:

    • Dr Linda Mitchell, Tyre Stewardship Australia, Australia
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    Environmental Occurence and Management of PFAS

    Symposium Chairs:

    • Prof Dr Rai Kookana, University of Adelaide, Australia
    • Assoc Prof Dr Melanie Kah, University of Auckland, New Zealand

    Speakers:

    • Prof Dr Kapish Gobindlal, EDL, New Zealand
    • Prof Dr Lokesh Padhye, Stony Brook University, USA
    • Prof Dr Ian Cousins, University of Stockholm, Sweden
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    Applications of Nanotechnology for Sustainable Agriculture

    Symposium Chairs:

    • Assoc Prof Dr Melanie Kah, University of Auckland, New Zealand
    • Prof Dr Rai Kookana, University of Adelaide, Australia

    Speaker:

    • Prof Dr Young-Shin Jun, Washington University, United States
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    Marine Radioactive

    Symposium Chairs:

    • Prof Dr Juan Joon Ching, Universiti Malaya, Malaysia
    • Dr Silvina Di Pietro, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, USA

    Speakers:

    • Prof Dr Nicholas Priest, Middlesex University, United Kingdom
    • Prof Dr Daisuke Tsumune, University of Tsukuba, Japan
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    Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy for Environment and Sustainability

    Symposium Chairs:

    • Dr Elisa Carignani, ICCOM-CNR, Italy
    • Dr Silvia Borsacchi, ICCOM-CNR, Italy

    Speakers:

    • Dr Guilhem Pages, National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and Environment (INRAE), France
    • Dr Jeremy Gauthier, University of Toronto, Canada
    • Dr Silvia Pizzanelli, National Research Council, Italy
    • Dr Francesca Martini, University of Pisa, Italy
    • Dr Marc-Antoine Sani, University of Melbourne, Australia
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    Microplastics and Nanoplastics

    Symposium Chairs:

    • Prof Dr Weiping Wu, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, China P.R
    • Prof Dr Hemda Garelick, Middlesex University, UK


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    Carbon-Neutral Chemical Production via Advanced Nanocatalysis

    Symposium Chair:

    • Prof Dr Ong Wee Jun, Xiamen University, Malaysia

    Keynote Speakers:

    • Prof Dr Bin Ren, Xiamen University, China P.R.
    • Prof Dr Ye Wang, Xiamen University, China P.R.
    • Prof Dr Tierui Zhang, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, China P.R.
    • Prof Dr Yujie Xiong, Anhui Normal University, China P.R.
    • Prof Dr Joel Ager, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, United States
    • Prof Dr Junwang Tang, Tsinghua University, China P.R.
    • Prof Dr Gang Fu, Xiamen University, China
    • Prof Dr Qiang Zhang, Tsinghua University, China

    Invited Lecture Speakers:

    • Prof Dr Jennifer Strunk, Technical University of Munich, Germany
    • Prof Dr Jin-Chao Dong, Xiamen University, China P.R.
    • Prof Dr Yuanpeng Wang, Xiamen University, China P.R.
    • Prof Dr Xianhai Zeng, Xiamen University, China P.R.
    • Dr Jason Y. C. Lim, Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Singapore
    • Assoc Prof Dr Fatwa F. Abdi, City University of Hong Kong, China
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    Chemical of Emerging Concern (CECs) in Polar Environments

    Symposium Chair:

    • Prof. Dr. Roland Kallenborn, Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU), Norway
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  4. Education & Public Understanding
    5. Multi-language Dictionary for Chemistry Education

    Symposium Chair:

    • Dr Denis Zhilin, "Skolca" Innovative School, Russia
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    Systems Thinking in Chemistry for Sustainability

    Symposium Chair:

    • Prof Stephen Matlin, Imperial College, London
    • Prof Dr Peter Mahaffy, King's University , United Kingdom

    Speaker:

    • Dr Seamus Delaney, Deakin University, Australia
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  5. Green Chemistry
    6. IUPAC Contributions and Green Chemistry Innovations towards Sustainable Development

    Symposium Chairs:

    • Prof Dr Jane Wissinger, University of Minnesota Twin Cities, USA
    • Prof Dr Buxing Han, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China P.R.

    Speakers:

    • Prof Dr Zhimin Liu, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, China P.R.
    • Prof Dr Javier Pérez-Ramírez, ETH Zurich, Switzerland
    • Dr Aurelia Visa, "Coriolan Dragulescu" Institute of Chemistry, Romania
    • Dr Sahel Fajal, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, India
    • Prof João Borges, University of Aveiro, Portugal
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    Towards a Sustainable Future: Engaging Society for a Systemic Change

    Symposium Chairs:

    • Prof Juliana L. Vidal, Beyond Benign, USA
    • Prof João Borges, University of Aveiro, Portugal

    Speaker:

    • Prof Dr Francesca Kerton, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada
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  6. Analytical & Forensic
    7. Analytical & Forensic
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Cluster II: Chemistry & SDGs (Symposium)

  1. SDG2: Zero Hunger [Agriculture & Food Chemistry]
    2. SDG2: Zero Hunger [Agriculture & Food Chemistry]

    Symposium Chair:

    • ChM Dr Lee Yook Heng, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia

    Speaker:

    • Assoc Prof Dr Hui Liu, Northeast Agricultural University, China

    Jointly Organised by

    • Institut Kimia Malaysia (IKM)
    • Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI)
    • Academy of Sciences Malaysia Food security Task Force (ASM)


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  2. SDG3: Good Health & Well Being [Natural Products & Medicinal Chemistry]
    3. SDG3: Good Health & Well Being [Natural Products & Medicinal Chemistry]

    Symposium Chair:

    • Assoc Prof ChM Dr Fatimah Salim, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia

    Speaker:

    • Prof Dr Priyani Paranagama, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka

    Jointly Organised by

    • Institut Kimia Malaysia (IKM)
    • Institute for Medical Research (IMR)
    • Institut Patologi, Perubatan Makmal dan Forensik (I-PPerForM)
    • Atta-ur-Rahman Institute for Natural Product Discovery (AuRIns)

    

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  3. SDG5: Gender Equality [Ethics, Diversity and Inclusion in Science Education]
    4. SDG5 Gender Equality [Ethics, Diversity and Inclusion in Science Education]

    Symposium Chairs:

    • Assoc Prof ChM Dr New Siu Yee, University of Nottingham, Malaysia
    • ChM Dr Nurul Huda Abd Karim, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia
    • Datin ChM Dr Zuriati Zakaria, AGV Environment, Malaysia

    Speakers:

    • Dr Ale Palermo, The Royal Society of Chemistry, United Kingdom
    • Dr Marvadeen Singh-Wilmot, University of West Indies, Jamaica
    • Dr Rozzeta Dolah, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia

    Jointly Organised by

    • Institut Kimia Malaysia (IKM)
    • Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
    • Institute of Science Education
    • INEOS Nitriles Process Technology
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  4. SDG6: Clean Water & Sanitation [Water & Wastewater Management]
    5. SDG6: Clean Water & Sanitation [Water & Wastewater Management]

    Symposium Chair:

    • ChM Dr Nurfaizah Abu Tahrim, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia

    Speaker:

    • Dr Bharat Kumar Allam, Rajiv Gandhi University, India

    Jointly Organised by

    • Institut Kimia Malaysia (IKM)
    • National Water Research Institute of Malaysia (NAHRIM)
    • Centre For Water Research and Analysis (ALIR)


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  5. SDG7: Affordable & Clean Energy [Renewable & Low-cost Energy]
    6. SDG7: Affordable & Clean Energy [Renewable & Low-cost Energy]

    Symposium Chair:

    • Assoc Prof ChM Wong Lai Peng, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia

    Speakers:

    • Prof Dr Mohamed Hasnain Isa, Universiti Teknologi Brunei, Brunei
    • Dr Pau Farras, University of Galway, Ireland
    • Prof Dr Sandhya Babel, Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology, Thammasat University, Thailand
    • Prof Dr Ishihara Tatsumi, Kyushu University, Japan
    • Prof Dr Mohammed JK Bashir, Central Queensland University, Australia
    • Assoc Prof Dr Anita Ramli, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia
    • Dr Li Xin, China Agricultural University, China
    • Prof Dr Wei Yuan Song, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences Chinese, Academy of Sciences, China

    Jointly Organised by

    • Institut Kimia Malaysia (IKM)


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  6. SDG13: Climate Action [Sustainable & Green Chemistry]
    7. SDG13: Climate Action [Sustainable & Green Chemistry]

    Symposium Chair:

    • ChM Dr Jeyanny Vijayanathan, Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM), Malaysia

    Speakers:

    • Dr Ooi Chel Gee, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia
    • Mr Salmaan Inayat Hussain, Petronas (Oil & Gas), Malaysia

    Jointly Organised by

    • Institut Kimia Malaysia (IKM)
    • Institute for Environment and Development (LESTARI)


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Cluster III: Thematic Sessions (Symposium)

  1. Artificial Intelligence in Chemistry
    2. Artificial Intelligence in Chemistry

    Symposium Chair:

    • Prof ChM Dr Siong Fong Sim, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), Malaysia

    Speakers:

    • Prof Dr Valentine P. Ananikov, Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia
    • Prof Dr Zhigang Shuai, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, China P.R.
    • Prof Dr Xuefeng Jiang, East China Normal University, China P.R.
    • Assoc Prof Dr Kanet Wongravee, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
    • Dr Wai-Leng Lee, School of Science, Monash University, Malaysia
    • Prof Dr Pavlo Oleksandrovych Dral, Xiamen University, China
    • Prof Dr Zhijian Zhao, Tianjin University, China
    • Prof Dr Alexey Kashin, Russian Academy of Sciences, Russian Federation
    • Dr Mikhail V. Polynski, National University of Singapore, Singapore
    • Dr Juan Vicente Alegre Requena, University of Zaragoza-CSIC, Spain
    • Dr Julia Burykina, Russian Academy of Sciences, Russian Federation
    • Dr Mark V. Ivanov, Russian Academy of Sciences, Russian Federation
    • Dr Anna Nartova, Russian Academy of Sciences, Russian Federation

    Jointly Organised by

    • Institut Kimia Malaysia (IKM)
    • Chinese Chemical Society, China P.R
    • Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia
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  2. Young Ambassador for Chemistry (YAC) Programme on Chemistry in Everyday Life (By Invitation Only)
    3. Young Ambassador for Chemistry (YAC) Programme on Chemistry in Everyday Life (By Invitation Only)

    Symposium Chair:

    • ChM Marhayani binti Md Saad, Jabatan Kimia Malaysia, Malaysia

    Jointly Organised by

    • Institut Kimia Malaysia (IKM)
    • Jabatan Kimia Malaysia, Malaysia


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  3. Green Chemistry in Education
    4. Green Chemistry in Education

    Symposium Chair:

    • Prof ChM Dr Mageswary Karpudewan, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia

    Jointly Organised by

    • Institut Kimia Malaysia (IKM)
    • Green Chemistry Institute of ACS, USA
    • Beyond Benign, USA


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  4. Symposium on Chemical Safety and Security
    5. Workshop on Chemical Safety and Security (By Invitation Only)

    14th July 2025 - 15th July 2025

    Workshop Chair:

    • Chm Marhayani Md. Saad, Jabatan Kimia Malaysia, Malaysia
    • Chm Dr Mohamed Rafiq Sulaiman, Jabatan Kimia Malaysia, Malaysia

    Jointly Organised by

    • Institut Kimia Malaysia (IKM)
    • Jabatan Kimia Malaysia, Malaysia
    • Sandia National Laboratories, USA
    • Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, Netherlands


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    Symposium on Chemical Safety and Security

    16th July 2025 - 17th July 2025

    Symposium Chair:

    • Associate Prof. ChM. Dr. Lee Hooi Ling, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia
    • Dr. Christine Straut Langlinais, Sandia National Laboratories, USA

    Jointly Organised by

    • Institut Kimia Malaysia (IKM)
    • Jabatan Kimia Malaysia, Malaysia
    • Sandia National Laboratories, USA
    • Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, Netherlands


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  5. Invest Sarawak
    6. Invest Sarawak

    Symposium Chairs:

    • Assoc Prof ChM Dr Lee Hooi Ling, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia
    • ChM Marhayani binti Md Saad, Jabatan Kimia Malaysia, Malaysia

    Jointly Organised by

    • Institut Kimia Malaysia (IKM)
    • Invest Sarawak, Malaysia


  6. Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB) Celebrating 100 Years of Excellence in Rubber and Latex Sciences
    7. Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB) Celebrating 100 Years of Excellence in Rubber and Latex Sciences

    Symposium Chair:

    • Datuk ChM Dr Ting Kueh Soon, Institut Kimia Malaysia, Malaysia

    Speaker:

    • Dato Dr Zairossani Mohd Nor, Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB), Malaysia

    Jointly Organised by

    • Institut Kimia Malaysia (IKM)
    • Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB), Malaysia
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  7. Professional and Responsible Practices in Chemistry Including Responsible Care (By Invitation Only)
    8. Professional and Responsible Practices in Chemistry Including Responsible Care (By Invitation Only)

    Jointly Organised by

    • Institut Kimia Malaysia (IKM)
    • Chemical Industries Council of Malaysia (CICM), Malaysia


  8. PhosAgro/UNESCO/IUPAC Symposium
    9. 8. PhosAgro/UNESCO/IUPAC Symposium – Green Chemistry: Experiences and Opportunities for Co-operation for Sustainable Future

    Symposium Chairs:

    • Datuk ChM Dr Soon Ting Kueh, Institut Kimia Malaysia, Malaysia

    Speaker:

    • Prof Dr Mirabbos Hojamberdiev, Mads Clausen Institute, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark

    Jointly Organised by

    • Institut Kimia Malaysia (IKM)
    • PJSC PhosAgro


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