WIT-AFM Wuhan 2026Official conference website

Wuhan · China · 10–12 September 2026

Advanced Functional
Materials

2026 International Conference on the Industry-Academia-Research Collaboration and Application of Advanced Functional Materials

Global Synergy & Joint Efforts · Interdisciplinary Science & Innovation to Empower Materials Industry

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03Conference days
HybridOn-site and online
WITLiufang Campus
No feeRegistration is free
Organized byWuhan Institute of TechnologyState Key Laboratory of Green and Efficient Development of Phosphorus Resources

About the conference

Connecting frontier research with industrial application.

Wuhan Institute of Technology will host an international, hybrid conference bringing together universities, research institutes, enterprises, journals and international partners.

The programme responds to the need for deeper industry-academia-research integration and focuses on innovative talent cultivation, research-to-industry translation and international collaboration. Keynotes, thematic forums, university-enterprise dialogue and poster exchange will connect scientific ideas with real-world materials challenges.

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Academic Exchange

Frontier research in nanomaterials, catalysis, optoelectronics, energy, sensing and functional systems.

02

Industry Connection

Direct dialogue around enterprise needs, research translation and advanced-material applications.

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Global Cooperation

Institutional partnerships and cross-border scientific exchange across Asia, Africa and beyond.

04

Technology Transfer

Practical pathways for moving research outcomes toward scalable technologies and industrial value.

Organizations

Built through coordinated academic and institutional support.

The official organizational structure below follows the conference manual supplied by the Organizing Committee.

Wuhan Institute of Technology Liufang Campus
State Key Laboratory of Green and Efficient Development of Phosphorus ResourcesHubei Key Laboratory of Plasma Chemistry and Advanced Materials
Organized byWuhan Institute of TechnologyState Key Laboratory of Green and Efficient Development of Phosphorus Resources
Hosted byHubei Key Laboratory of Plasma Chemistry and Advanced MaterialsNovel Catalytic Materials of Hubei Engineering Research Center
Co-organized byGraduate SchoolAdministration of Science and TechnologyOffice of Development Planning and Discipline ConstructionOffice of International Exchanges and CooperationOffice of Talent Affairs
International supportInternational Academic Organizations AllianceLiberia Academy of SciencesBeijing Talent Technology Co., Ltd.
Host institution

Wuhan Institute of Technology

Founded in 1972, WIT is a multidisciplinary teaching-and-research university with engineering at its core. Its academic fields span engineering, science, management, economics, literature, law, art, medicine and interdisciplinary studies.

National research platform

Green and Efficient Development of Phosphorus Resources

The State Key Laboratory addresses food security, ecological security and emerging industries through phosphorus chemistry, high-purity materials, pollution control and comprehensive resource utilization.

Provincial research platform

Plasma Chemistry and Advanced Materials

The Hubei Key Laboratory develops advanced plasma technology, membrane-separation materials, optoelectronic polymers, tumour-targeted biomedical materials and functional polymers.

Wuhan Institute of Technology conference venue

Welcome address

“Break disciplinary boundaries and connect cutting-edge research with industrial demand.”

Over three days, the conference will create space for keynote reports, special forums, group exchange and academic posters, helping participants share achievements, discuss industry trends and establish wider international cooperation.

Prof. Hongyang ZhaoChair of the Organizing Committee · Wuhan Institute of Technology

Programme

Three days of exchange and collaboration.

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10 SEPThursday

RegistrationFirst Floor, JI Hotel (Quanji Hotel)

Welcome dinnerFor registered participants

11 SEPFriday

Opening CeremonyConference Hall 102

Group Photo · Campus History Museum · Tea BreakLiufang Campus

Academic Exchange SessionConference Hall 102

LunchConference arrangement

Academic and Industry-Enterprise SessionsConference Halls 102 and 103

Closing CeremonyConference Hall 102

DinnerConference arrangement

12 SEPSaturday

International Project Collaboration ForumConference Hall 103

Technology Transfer ForumComprehensive Building

DepartureEnd of programme

11 September academic programme18 announced presentations and addresses, plus breaks and ceremony sessions.View every session

Featured speakers

International perspectives across materials science.

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Industry-enterprise exchange

Research meets industrial capability.

Twelve announced enterprises and development institutions will take part in the dedicated exchange session in Conference Hall 103.

Guizhou Phosphate Chemical GroupHubei Yihua GroupHubei Wanrun New Energy TechnologyeTest
01Guizhou Phosphate Chemical GroupShaoxiu Xue
02Hubei Yihua Group Co., Ltd.Dingjun Qu
03Hubei Dinglong Holdings Co., Ltd.Hua Fu
04Wuhan EVE Energy Storage Co., Ltd.Jing Ding
05Wuhan Pudi Vacuum Technology Co., Ltd.Yanwen Zhou
06Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable Joint Stock Limited Company (YOFC)Jun Wu
07Yangtze Memory Technologies Co., Ltd. (YMTC)Xuanjun Liu
08Hubei Wanrun New Energy Technology Co., Ltd.Lijuan Tao
09Haimen Investment Promotion BureauLanghua Shi
10Hubei Carbon Six Technology Co., Ltd.Jilei Lv
11Beijing Merry Change Technology Co., Ltd.Zhihui Han
12Henan VAN-research Composite Materials Research Institute Co., Ltd.Shaohua Huang

Supporting journals

Seven journals supporting scholarly exchange.

Journal participation and descriptions are presented from the conference manual.

Composite Functional Materials cover

Composite Functional Materials

An English-language interdisciplinary journal connecting chemistry, physics, materials science, engineering and biology.

Chinese Chemical Letters cover

Chinese Chemical Letters

An international English-language journal publishing research and mini-reviews across chemistry.

Journal of Materials Science & Technology cover

Journal of Materials Science & Technology

Research on the field of materials science, materials engineering and related technologies.

Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry cover

Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry

Industrial and engineering chemistry spanning materials, energy, environment, biotechnology and processes.

Carbon Letters cover

Carbon Letters

The official international journal of the Korean Carbon Society, covering carbon science and technology.

Chemistry & Bioengineering cover

Chemistry & Bioengineering

A Chinese scientific journal covering chemistry, chemical engineering and bioengineering.

Journal of Wuhan Institute of Technology cover

Journal of Wuhan Institute of Technology

A comprehensive academic journal for science, engineering technology and interdisciplinary research.

Academic Committee

52 members across universities, science and industry.

The committee combines international contributors with academic and research leaders from Wuhan Institute of Technology and partner institutions.

View complete Academic Committee52 members
Weilin XuWuhan Textile University
Hua ZhangCity University of Hong Kong
Jun Yeob LeeSungkyunkwan University
Yi LiuSouth-Central Minzu University
Dingsheng WangTsinghua University
Mingyue DingWuhan University
Tianyou ZhaiHuazhong University of Science and Technology
Soumyajit RoyIISER Kolkata
Yun Suk HuhInha University
ArramelSepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology
Charles Asumana Sr.University of Liberia
Daping HeWuhan University of Technology
Yanduo ZhangWuhan Institute of Technology
Yuntao WuWuhan Institute of Technology
Huaiying YaoWuhan Institute of Technology
Faquan YuWuhan Institute of Technology
Hanyu HongWuhan Institute of Technology
Xueliang JiangWuhan Institute of Technology
Xuyong ChenWuhan Institute of Technology
Hongyang ZhaoWuhan Institute of Technology
Liwei XiongWuhan Institute of Technology
Jizhou JiangWuhan Institute of Technology
Yaobin WangWuhan Institute of Technology
Zhiguo YanWuhan Institute of Technology
Shaoxiu XueGuizhou Phosphate Chemical Group
Gang LiuWuhan Institute of Technology
Dan WuWuhan Institute of Technology
Huan YangWuhan Institute of Technology
Quanrong DengWuhan Institute of Technology
Xiang PengWuhan Institute of Technology
Liuyong HuWuhan Institute of Technology
Pu HuWuhan Institute of Technology
Pengcheng LiWuhan Institute of Technology
Pei ZhaoWuhan Institute of Technology
Jiayou JiWuhan Institute of Technology
Shenggao WangWuhan Institute of Technology
Geming WangWuhan Institute of Technology
Sijie YangWuhan Institute of Technology
Liang LiWuhan Institute of Technology
Junlong YaoWuhan Institute of Technology
Jiangyu WuWuhan Institute of Technology
Zhanhui ZhangWuhan Institute of Technology
Zhe ChenWuhan Institute of Technology
Zhidong LinWuhan Institute of Technology
Zhibin MaWuhan Institute of Technology
Feipeng DuWuhan Institute of Technology
Yongli PengWuhan Institute of Technology
Jun YangWuhan Institute of Technology
Hao YangWuhan Institute of Technology
Lun XiongWuhan Institute of Technology
Tao LuWuhan Institute of Technology
Xubin ChenWuhan Institute of Technology

Conference information

Welcome to Wuhan.

Conference venueComprehensive Building, Liufang Campus, Wuhan Institute of Technology
Registration desk · 10 September, 08:30–22:00First Floor, JI Hotel, No. 206 Guanggu 1st Road, Wuhan湖北省武汉市东湖新技术开发区光谷一路全季酒店
Registration feeNo registration feeParticipants cover their own travel and accommodation expenses.
Wuhan Institute of Technology Liufang Campus
30.46° N114.43° E

Conference contacts

Registration

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  • On-site and online participation options
  • Academic, institutional and enterprise participants welcome
  • Registration is free
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