RAMM & ASMP '09

Program UPDATES *28.05.2009

GENERAL info RAMM & ASMP 09 (*.doc file)

INTRODUCTION

RAMM 2009 is the 4th in the series of RAMM organized by School of Materials & Mineral Resources Engineering (SMMRE) USM. The conference will become a perfect platform to share, discuss and exchange ideas on the latest development and recent findings in research studies related to advanced materials, minerals and environment among local and international participants.

On the other hand, ASMP 2009 is being held for the second time with a purpose to enhance mutual collaboration for higher research level and activity in the field of Materials and Processing Engineering in Asian region.

For the first time, RAMM is organized concurrently with ASMP with a common field of study, i.e materials science/engineering. Researchers working in the field of Materials science and engineering, processing and mechanical studies of materials will have the opportunity to interact, discuss, exchange ideas and present their current research findings. Presentations related to Materials science and engineering for RAMM and ASMP will be combined in the same session, i.e Materials, whereas papers for Minerals and Environment will be in separate sessions (3 parallel sessions).

RAMM and ASMP 2009 will provide an excellent opportunity to keep up to date with latest achievements and development in this fast moving and high technology based fields (Materials, Minerals & Environment Engineering). Furthermore, interactions between participants from academic field and industries during the conference will benefit both parties by the exchange of ideas in the current development and technology in all three field of studies.

Among the target groups are scientist / researchers, academicians and experts from relevant industries, government agencies, universities and research institutions. In addition, this conference will be a forum to promote and strengthen further collaboration and networking amongst the researchers, experts, manufacturers and machine suppliers for the development of all relevant fields.

Co-Organized by :

SCHOOL OF MATERIALS & MINERAL RESOURCES ENGINEERING, USM

JAPAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS
(DIVISION OF MATERIALS & PROCESSING) and
(DIVISION OF MATERIALS & MECHANIC)

INSTITUTE OF MATERIALS MALAYSIA (NORTHERN REGION)

ADVANCED MATERIALS PROCESSING & INTEGRITY GROUP UKM

MALAYSIAN CHAMBERS OF MINES

INSTITUTE OF MINERALS ENGINEER

INVITED SPEAKERS

Materials Session

(i) Prof. Ikuo Ihara, Nagaoka University of Technology (Materials)
(ii) Prof. Yasuhisa Tsukahara, Kyoto Inst. Of Technology, "Macromonomers and macroinitiators in macromolecular design".
(iii) Prof. Jian H. Zhao, Director of SiCLAB, ECE Department of Rutgers University, USA. "Energy Efficient Power Electronics Based on SiC".
(iv) Prof. R. Gnanamoorthy, Indian Inst. of Technology Madras, India. "Controlled ball impact process - A new approach for surface nanocrystallization"
(v) Assoc. Prof. Dr Chaosuan Kanchanomai, Thammasat University, Thailand. (Biomaterial)
(vi) Prof. Ahmad Fauzi Ismail, Membrane Research Unit, UTM.

Minerals & Environment Session

(i) Prof. Dr Fiona M. Doyle, University of California, Berkeley USA (Hydrometallurgy)
(ii) Prof. Nagui Abdel Khalek, Central Metallurgical Research & Development Inst. Egypt (Mineral Processing)
(iii) Mr Alexender Auer, Hosokawa Micron Germany (Mineral Processing)
(iv) Mr Mohd Nazir Omar, General Manager, Penjom Gold Mine (Minerals)
(v) Prof. Fumio Saito, Tohoku University (Environment)

TOPICS COVERED

Materials :

Advanced materials including Functional materials / Smart materials, Nano materials, Composites, Biomaterials, Electronic materials, Engineering materials, etc.
Ceramics, metals & metal alloys, polymers, semiconductors, etc.
Surface engineering
Mechanical properties / fracture fatigue
Automotive materials and technology
Materials Processing ; joining, powder metallurgy, casting, forming/machining, etc.
Failure analysis / Non-destructive evaluation, etc

Minerals & Environment :

Mineral related studies ; mineral processing, extractive, value-added minerals, industrial minerals technology, developments in blasting technology, mining and quarrying methods, innovative economic and marketing techniques, etc.
Environment ; soil erosion control, pollution, land reclamation, waste & waste water treatment, wetland management, etc (related to materials and mineral resources engineering).
Studies related to Recycling, Reduce, and Reuse.

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TENTATIVE PROGRAM

Day 1
Morning : Plenary talks
Plenary I; "Damage growth prediction in fibre reinforced composites & structural health monitoring" by Prof. Nabuo Takeda, The University of Tokyo.
Plenary II ; "2009 : A challenging year for the global mining industry", by Mr Hj. Muhamad Nor Muhamad, Executive Director, Malaysian Chambers of Mines.

Afternoon : Parallel sessions

Day 2
All day : Parallel sessions
Night : Grand Dinner & Opening Ceremony
Highlight : Delicious food and cultural show

Day 3
Morning : Parallel sessions & Closing ceremony

Afternoon : Visit to Industry

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IMPORTANT DATES

Submission of abstract :
31ST JANUARY 2009

Acceptance notice :
15TH FEBRUARY 2009

Submission of Full paper (2 to 8 pages) :
31ST MARCH 2009

Early bird (registration) :
31ST MARCH 2009

CONFERENCE FEE

The conference fee includes attendance at all scientific sessions, lunch & tea breaks, conference materials and conference dinner.

Before 31 March 09 (early bird) : RM 800 (USD 300)

Late registration : RM 900 (USD 350)

Students : RM 500 (USD 150)

Note 1 : fee does NOT include charges for Tour.
Note 2 : Fee limited to maximum of 2 papers. Authors who wish to submit more than 2 papers pay separate fee.

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CORRESPONDENCE :

The Secretariat
RAMM and ASMP 2009
School of Materials & Mineral Resources Engineering,
USM Engineering Campus
14300 Nibong Tebal
Penang, MALAYSIA.

Conference Secretary ;
(i) Dr Nurulakmal Mohd Sharif
(ii) Dr Zainovia Lockman

Tel : +604-5996180 / 6178/ 6106
+604-5941010 (general office)
Fax : +604 - 5941011
E-mail : nurul@eng.usm.my
zainovia@eng.usm.my
ramm09@eng.usm.my
ohtaken@plasma.numse.nagoya-u.ac.jp

http://material.eng.usm.my/ramm_asmp_09