Symposium & Workshops
Cluster I: Pure & Applied Chemistry (Symposium)
- Organic & Biomolecular

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
Speakers:
- Prof Dr Evelina Colacino, ICGM, Universite de Montpellier, France
- Prof Hajime Ito, Hokkaido University, Japan
- Prof Dr Guan-Wu Wang, Anhui Normal University, China
- 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 Akihito Konishi, The University of Osaka, Japan
- Prof Dr Asato Mizuno, The University of Osaka, Japan
- Prof Dr Yoshiyuki Mizuhata, Kyoto University, Japan
- 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
- Assoc Prof Dr Michal Juricek, University of Zurich, Switzerland
- Prof Dr Xinping Wang, Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry, China
- Prof Dr Akihito 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
- Polymer & Materials
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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 Ts Dr Hakimah Osman, UniMAP, Malaysia
- Assoc Prof Dr Nadras Othman, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Malaysia
- Prof Dr Jinrong Wu, Sichuan University, China
- 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

Symposium on Biopolymers and Sustainability
Symposium Chair:
- Professor Dr Carol Sze Ki Lin, City University of Hong Kong
Keynote Speaker:
- Professor Dr Carol Sze Ki Lin, City University of Hong Kong
Invited Lecture Speakers:
- Professor Dr Ishak Ahmad, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
- Professor Dr Masahiro Okada, Tohoku University, Japan
- Professor Dr Ismail Zainol, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Malaysia
- Professor Azhar Ariffin, Universiti Malaya
- Professor Dr Rizafizah Othaman, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
- Associate Professor Dr Dasmawati Mohamad, Universiti Sains Malysia
- Professor Dr Luqman Chuah Abdullah@Chuah Teong Guan, Universiti Putra Malaysia
- Professor Dr Phang Sook Wai, Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology, Malaysia
- Associate Professor Dr Siti Nurul Ain Md. Jamil, Universiti Putra Malaysia
- Associate Professor Dr Sharina Abu Hanifah, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
- Professor Dato' Dr Wan Md Zin Wan Yunus, National Defense University of Malaysia
- Dr Cindy Tan Soo Yun, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
- Environmental

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

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

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

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
Speakers:
- Prof Dr Kasturi Muthoosamy, The University of Nottingham, Malaysia
- Prof Dr Young-Shin Jun, Washington University, United States
- Ms Dona Manayath Mary Das, The University of Auckland, New Zealand

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
- Prof Dr Fani Sakellariadou, University of Piraeus, Greece
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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

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
Symposium Co-Chair:
- Prof Dr Fani Sakellariadou, University of Piraeus, Greece

Carbon-Neutral Chemical Production via Advanced Nanocatalysis
Symposium Chair:
- Prof Dr Ong Wee Jun, Xiamen University, Malaysia
Keynote Speakers:
- Prof Dr Ning Yan, National University Singapore, Singapore
- Prof Dr Bin Ren, Xiamen University, China
- Prof Dr Tierui Zhang, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, China
- Prof Dr Jinlong Gong, Tianjin University, China
- Prof Dr Jian-Feng Li, Xiamen University, China
- Prof Dr Joel Ager, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, United States
- Prof Dr Gang Fu, Xiamen University, China
- Prof Dr Qiang Zhang, Tsinghua University, China
- Prof Dr Jun Cheng, Xiamen University, China
- Prof Dr Liming Dai, University of New South Wales, Australia
- Prof Dr Chuan Zhao, University of New South Wales, Australia
- Prof Dr Zhaoke Zheng, Shandong University, China
- Prof Dr Zheng Liu, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
- Prof Dr Yijiao Jiang, Macquerie University, Australia
- Prof Dr Adam Lee, Griffith University, Australia
- Prof Dr Hongqi Sun, The University of Western Australia, Australia
- Prof Dr Akshat Tanksale, Monash University Australia, Australia
- Prof Dr Soo Young Kim, Korea University, Korea
- Prof Dr Ye Wang, Xiamen University, China
- Prof Dr Yujie Xiong, Anhui Normal University, China
- Prof Dr Junwang Tang, Tsinghua University, China
Invited Lecture Speakers:
- Prof Dr Jennifer Strunk, Technical University of Munich, Germany
- Prof Dr Huabing Tao, Xiamen University, China
- Prof Dr Yuanpeng Wang, Xiamen University, China
- Prof Dr Xianhai Zeng, Xiamen University, China
- Prof Dr Jingxiang Low, Tiangong University, China
- Assoc Prof Dr Fatwa F. Abdi, City University of Hong Kong, China
- Prof Dr Shuai Wang, Xiamen University, China
- Assoc Prof Dr Wai Yin Wong, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia
- Prof Dr Su Shiung Lam, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Malaysia
- Dr Fengwang Li, The University of Sydney, Australia
- Dr Ali R. Jalili, University of New South Wales, Australia
- Assoc Prof Dr Xiaoguang Duan, The University of Adelaide, Australia
- Assoc Prof Dr Mohd Sukor Su’ait, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia
- Dr Christian Mark Pelicano, Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, Germany
- Dr Xiangkang Zeng, The University of Queensland, Australia
- Dr Daiyan Rahman, University of New South Wales, Australia
- Dr Ji Siang Tan, Xiamen University Malaysia, Malaysia
- Dr Mohamad Azuwa Mohamed, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia
- Prof Dr Jin-Chao Dong, Xiamen University, China
- Prof Dr Hanfeng Liang, Xiamen University, China
- Dr Jason Y. C. Lim, Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Singapore
- Prof Dr Sibo Wang, Fuzhou University, China
- Assoc Prof Dr Wen-Da Oh, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia
- Prof Dr Chao Zhan, Xiamen University, 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
Speaker:
- Prof Dr Susan Bengtson Nash, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia
- Education & Public Understanding

Multi-language Dictionary for Chemistry Education
Symposium Chair:
- Dr Denis Zhilin, "Skolca" Innovative School, Russia

Systems Thinking in Chemistry for Sustainability
Symposium Chair:
- Prof Stephen Matlin, Imperial College, London
- Prof Dr Peter Mahaffy, King's University , United Kingdom
Speakers:
- Mdm Jeanette Simpson, Johnson-Matthey, United Kingdom
- Dr Seamus Delaney, Deakin University, Australia
- Dr Christian Holtze, BASF, Germany
- Green Chemistry

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:
- Dr Aurelia Visa, "Coriolan Dragulescu", Institute of Chemistry, Romania
- Prof Dr Shuliang Yang, Xiamen University China
- Dr Sahel Fajal, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, India
- Prof Dr Fabio Aricò, Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Italy
- Prof Dr Zhimin Liu, The Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
- Prof Dr Supawan Tantayanon, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
- Prof Dr Javier Pérez-Ramírez, ETH Zurich, Switzerland

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
Speakers:
- Prof Dr Francesca Kerton, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada
- Prof Dr Jane Wissinger, University of Minnesota Twin Cities, United States
- Analytical & Forensic
Cluster II: Chemistry & SDGs (Symposium)
- SDG2: Zero Hunger [Agriculture & Food Chemistry]

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)
- SDG3: Good Health & Well Being [Natural Products & Medicinal Chemistry]

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)
- SDG5: Gender Equality [Ethics, Diversity and Inclusion in Science Education]

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
- SDG6: Clean Water & Sanitation [Water & Wastewater Management]

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)
- SDG7: Affordable & Clean Energy [Renewable & Low-cost Energy]

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)
- SDG13: Climate Action [Sustainable & Green Chemistry]

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)
Cluster III: Thematic Sessions (Symposium)
- Artificial Intelligence in Chemistry

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
- Young Ambassador for Chemistry (YAC) Programme on Chemistry in Everyday Life (By Invitation Only)
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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
- Green Chemistry in Education

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
- Symposium on Chemical Safety and Security

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

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
Speakers:
- Dr Jakub Michal Milczarek, OPCW Laboratory, Netherlands
- Mr Muhammad Anas Danial Ismail, Henkel Adhesive Technologies, Malaysia
- Dr Raja Subramaniam, National Authority for Chemical Weapons Convention, Malaysia
Jointly Organised by
- Institut Kimia Malaysia (IKM)
- Jabatan Kimia Malaysia, Malaysia
- Sandia National Laboratories, USA
- Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, Netherlands
- Invest Sarawak

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
- Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB) Celebrating 100 Years of Excellence in Rubber and Latex Sciences

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
Speakers:
- Dato Dr Zairossani Mohd Nor, Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB), Malaysia
- Prof Dr Azura Rashid, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Malaysia
Jointly Organised by
- Institut Kimia Malaysia (IKM)
- Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB), Malaysia
- Professional and Responsible Practices in Chemistry Including Responsible Care (By Invitation Only)

Professional and Responsible Practices in Chemistry Including Responsible Care (By Invitation Only)
Speakers:
- Prof Dr Javier Garcia Martinez, University of Alicante, Spain
- Prof Dr Uday Maitra, Indian Institute of Science, India
- Asst Prof Dr Fun Man Fung, University College Dublin, Ireland
Jointly Organised by
- Institut Kimia Malaysia (IKM)
- Chemical Industries Council of Malaysia (CICM), Malaysia
- PhosAgro/UNESCO/IUPAC Symposium

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