Hokkaido University-ImPACT Joint Symposium “International Symposium on Advanced Soft
Matter: From Single Molecule to Tough Polymers” was held on August 7th and 8th, 2017 at
Hokkaido University. This symposium was jointly organized by GSS and ImPACT’s Ito
Program, a research and development program by JST and the Cabinet Office, Government of
Japan. The Joint Symposium was realized on the occasion of the “International Soft Matter Summer School in
Hokkaido” in which many distinguished researchers, young investigators, and
graduate students of soft matter studies from all over the world congregate in
Hokkaido.
The symposium started with opening remarks by Professor Gong, the Director of GSS
extending a warm welcome. In the two-day program, 19 invited lectures on the advanced
soft matter by the summer school lecturers and Ito Program academic members were
delivered, followed by a fruitful Q&A session. Also, 82 posters were presented by
young researchers and graduate students. The participants enjoyed the presentations and
productive discussion on recent findings of soft matter and tough polymer.
A total of 165 people participated in this symposium, providing valuable research
exchange opportunities for the attendees on the cutting-edge technologies and
knowledge.
We would like to appreciate everyone who made this event possible and successful!
Photo taken by Tomáš Sedlačík