The 2nd Australian Materials Chemistry Conference (AMCC25) (MTD1736)

You are invited to The 2nd Australian Materials Chemistry Conference (AMCC25)!

Organised by the Materials Chemistry Division of The Royal Australian Chemical Institute, the second Australian Material Chemistry Conference (AMCC25) offers the materials chemistry community a highly visible platform to showcase their latest research. 
The three-day conference will bring together experts from all subjects of materials chemistry to create a forum for fundamental and applied science. 

    
For AMCC25 we have a program covering materials chemistry in all its breadth and diversity. There are seven main themes, listed below. Plenary lectures will highlight advances across the themes and keynote and invited speakers will describe leading work within each theme.

Conference Themes

Soft and biomaterials
Chairs: Prof. Neil Cameron (Monash), A/Prof. Wei Deng (UTS)

Supramolecular materials (Polymers and plastics)
Chairs: A/Prof. Melanie MacGregor (Flinders), Dr Lauren Macreadie (UNSW)

Electronic, optical and quantum materials (low-dimensional materials, multifunctional, optoelectronics, in/organic materials)
Chair: Prof Katya Pas (Monash), Dr Teng Lu (ANU)

Materials computation and modelling (Machine learning, AI, DFT, Molecular dynamic simulation and modelling)
Chairs: Prof Michelle Spencer (RMIT), Prof Judy Hart (UNSW)

Energy materials (Catalysis, CO2 reduction, batteries, hydrogen, solar energy conversion)
Chair: Dr Jinqiang Zhang (UWA),  A/Prof. Jason Scott (UNSW),  Dr. Chao Ye (UoA)

Materials characterisation techniques and applications
Chair: Prof. Xiaozhou Liao (USyd), A/Prof Nadim Darwish (Curtin), Dr. Lucy Gloag (ANU)

Materials for environment (protection, pollutants and toxic products treatment)
Chair: Prof Justin Chalker (Flinders), Dr Wenjie Tian (UoA)

Materials for industry, defence and space applications (mineral company, defence department)
Chair: Dr Leon Burgess-Dean (CalAlSil®), Dr Scarlet Kong (DMTC

Plenary Speakers 

Conference Activities

Industry Forum
Technical presentations and a panel discussion with leading industry partners to explore the translation of materials chemistry research into industrial applications.

Early Career & Female Researcher Forum
Panel discussion with senior academics offering guidance on career development, leadership, and opportunities in a rapidly changing research environment.

Editorial Forum
Panel discussion with Editors-in-Chief of major international journals, including Advanced Materials, Journal of the American Chemical Society, ACS Sensors, and Chemistry of Materials, providing insights into publishing and editorial perspectives.

Student Flash Talks
Fast-paced 3–5 minute oral presentations where students and early-career researchers pitch their work. Prizes for best presentations are sponsored by GlobH2E, Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), and Wiley.

Abstracts (Now closed - thank you for your submissions)

Abstracts are welcomed in all areas of materials chemistry – when submitting your abstract please choose the theme most relevant to you. A session of Educational Outreach relating to materials chemistry will also be organised during this conference.  

Program

Event Organising Committee

Chairs

Advisory Committee 

Prof Yun Liu (The Australian National University, Australia), Past Chair of RACI Materials Chemistry Division

Prof Guohua Jia (Curtin University, Australia), Chair of RACI Materials Chemistry Division

Prof Enrico Della Gaspera (RMIT University, Australia), Chair-elect of RACI Materials Chemistry Division

Prof Huijun Zhao (Griffith University, Australia), Founding Director of Centre for Catalysis and Clean Energy

Prof Osvaldo Novais de Oliveira (University of São Paulo, Brazil), Past President of the International Union of Materials Research Societies

Prof Mustafa Culha (Augusta University, USA), President of the Federation of Asian Chemical Societies

Prof Tony Kenyon (University College London), Past President of the European Materials Research Society

Prof Chaobin He (National University of Singapore, Singapore), President of Materials Research Society of Singapore

Prof Stefanie Dehnen (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany), President of the German Chemical Society

Prof Alex Brown (the University of Alberta, Canada), President of the Canadian Society for Chemistry

Prof Monica Ferraris (Politecnico di Torino, Italy), President of the American Ceramic Society

Prof Mario Affatigato (Coe College, USA), President-Elect of the American Ceramic Society

Prof Plamen Borissov Atanassov (University of California, Irvine, USA), President of the International Society of Electrochemistry

Local Committee 

Dr Mengqing Hu, Dr Zhenzhen Wu, Dr Huai Qin Fu, Dr Feifei Zhang, Dr Lei Zhang, Dr Liang Wang, Dr Ming Zhou, Dr Munkhbayar Batmunkh, Prof. Yulin Zhong (Griffith University)
Prof. Ziqi Sun (Queensland University of Technology)
A/Prof Bin Luo (University of Queensland)
Prof Pingan Song (University of Southern Queensland)

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Registration Support - The RACI Women in Materials Chemistry Promotion Program

The RACI Women in Materials Chemistry Promotion Program is aimed at supporting female postgraduate students and early-career researchers (ECRs) in the field of materials chemistry. The program provides funding and opportunities for professional development and networking at the Australian Materials Chemistry Conference (AMCC25), in collaboration with the ARC Georgina Sweet Laureate Fellowship program.

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Key Dates

Accommodation & Transportation

Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise – Book at the exclusive AMCC25 delegate rate here!

Stay in comfort at Crowne Plaza Surfers Paradise and take advantage of our special conference delegate rates:

• Exclusive AMCC25 rate: $200.00 per night (room only)

• Rollaway bed available: $65 per person, per night

• Breakfast add-on: $25 per person (pre-booked) – save compared to the usual $39 rate

• Complimentary parking during event days

📧 For any inquiries, contact: groups@crowneplazasp.com.au

Important Booking Information

• Delegate rate available only for AMCC25 attendees

• Deposit & Cancellation Policy:

• Within 30 days: 1 night charged (non-refundable)

• Within 7 days: Full stay charged (non-refundable)

👉 Book now at the exclusive AMCC25 delegate rate here!

Alternative Hotels – Several nearby options are available, all easily accessible via the frequent G:Link light rail (departs every 2 minutes; one-way fare: AUD $0.50).

Private Transportation

From Gold Coast Airport: Drive north along Gold Coast Highway and follow signs to Crowne Plaza.

From Brisbane: Take the Pacific Motorway toward the Gold Coast, exit at Southport (No. 66), continue along Smith Street, cross the Southport Bridge, and follow signs.

Parking: Please find below the link to register the parking with the guest licence plate for those who require it. As further information, our car park clearance is 2m and subject to availability.

https://public.hotelparking.com.au/crowneplazasp/AMC

Transportation Services

• Taxi/Cab: 131 008 | GCCabs Website

• Airport Shuttle Bus: 1300 266 9466 | Con-X-ion Website

• Public Transport: Contactless debit/credit cards accepted; no surcharge.

Recommended Routes:

Gold Coast Airport → Crowne Plaza: Bus 777 (25 min, departs every 10 min) → Broadbeach South Tram Station → G:Link light rail (4 min, departs every 2 min) → Florida Gardens Station (in front of Crowne Plaza). Total travel time: ~1 hour | Fare: AUD $0.50.

Brisbane Airport → Crowne Plaza: Airtrain (100–120 min, departs every 30 min) → Helensvale Train Station → G:Link light rail (40 min, departs every 2 min) → Florida Gardens Station. Total travel time: ~3 hours | Fare: AUD $23.80 (Airtrain: AUD $23.30).

Event Terms & Conditions

Cancellation Policy A applies to this event. For full details, view our Cancellation Policy. By registering for this event, you agree to, and will be bound by, the RACI Event Terms and Conditions and Event Code of Conduct.

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