S1 Polymer Synthesis
Since Hermann Staudinger’s pioneering work first established polymers as macromolecules nearly a century ago, polymer synthesis has remained at the heart of materials innovation. In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Polymer Society of Korea, this session highlights both the enduring legacy and the future directions of polymer synthesis research. Distinguished scholars will present their latest advances in fundamental and applied aspects of polymer chemistry, covering a broad spectrum of synthesis strategies, including radical polymerization, chain-growth polymerization, and step-growth polymerization. Special emphasis will be placed on Novel Synthesis of Polymers, Advanced Catalysts for Industrial Polymers, and Dynamic Polymer Networks for Adaptive Materials. However, the session is not limited to these themes and welcomes a wide range of contributions that collectively illustrate the diversity and vitality of modern polymer synthesis. By bridging traditional methodologies with new paradigms, this session aims to foster engaging discussions and inspire new ideas for next-generation polymeric materials.
Topics will include:
- Novel Synthesis of Polymers
- Advanced Catalysts for Industrial Polymers
- Dynamic Polymer Networks for Adaptive Materials
Keynote Speakers:
- Kris Matyjaszewski (Carnegie Mellon University, USA)
- Masami Kamigaito (Nagoya University, Japan)
- Takashi Ishizone (Institute of Science Tokyo, Japan)
- Brigitte Voit (Leibniz Institute for Polymer Research, Germany)
- Naoko Yoshie (University of Tokyo, Japan)
- Didier Gigmes (Aix Marseille University, France)
Invited Speakers:
- Brett Fors (Cornell University, USA)
- Yan Xia (Stanford University, USA)
- Guosong Chen (Fudan University, China)
- Jeffrey Pyun (University of Arizona, USA)
Symposium Organizers
Byungjin Koo
Dankook University
Korea
bkoo@dankook.ac.kr
Youn Soo Kim
POSTECH
Korea
ysookim@postech.ac.kr
Chiyoung Park
DGIST
Korea
parkcy@dgist.ac.kr
Myungeun Seo
KAIST
Korea
seomyungeun@kaist.ac.kr
