The recipient of 2015 Lee Hsun Lecture Series—Lee Hsun Lecture Award, Prof. Sanjay Mathur from the University of Cologne visited Institute of Metal Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences (IMR, CAS) from August 2 to 4, 2016.
During the visit, Prof. Sanjay Mathur delivered a lecture entitled “Nanotechnologies: From Molecules to Functional Nanostructures for Energy and Health Applications”. He also conducted academic exchange with scientists and graduate students from High-performance Ceramics Division of Shenyang National Laboratory for Materials Sciences, IMR, CAS.
Prof. Sanjay Mathur is the Director of the Institute of Inorganic and Materials Chemistry at the University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany. His research interests focus on various facets of chemical nanotechnologies with thrust on molecular routes to functional nanostructures for diversified applications ranging from biocompatible materials, nanotoxicology studies, engineered surfaces and new materials and devices for energy applications. Prof. Mathur currently serves as the Chair of Engineering Ceramics Division of the American Ceramic Society. He is an Academician of the World Academy of Ceramics. He is a Titular Member of the Inorganic Chemistry Division of International Union of Pure and Applied Chemists (IUPAC) and a member of the ISO Technical Committee 229 on Nanotechnologies. He serves as Associate Editors for International Journal of Applied Ceramics Technology, International Journal of Nanoscience and Nanomaterials. He is also on the Editorial Boards of journals Ceramics International, International Journal of Nanotechnology, Materials, Journal of Ceramic Science and Technology, Journal of Electroceramics and NanoEnergy.
Prof. ZHANG Zhefeng, the Deputy Director of IMR presents the plaque of Lee Hsun Lecture Series to Prof. Sanjay Mathur. (Image by IMR)
Prof. Sanjay Mathur delivers a lecture. (Image by IMR)
