The Australia–Korea Frontiers Materials Workshop 2026 is a flagship international research event bringing together leading Australian and Korean researchers to drive collaboration at the forefront of materials science.
Held across 23-24 February 2026 at UOW’s Innovation Campus, this in-person workshop is designed to strengthen existing partnerships, spark new collaborations, and accelerate shared research outcomes in critical future technologies.
The program will feature invited presentations, focused scientific discussions, laboratory tours, and dedicated networking sessions, all aimed at advancing joint research opportunities between Australian and Korean institutions.
To support meaningful engagement between delegates, a professionally produced Workshop booklet will showcase all speakers and presentations.
Research themes
The Workshop will focus on cutting-edge developments and collaboration opportunities in:
- Energy conversion and storage systems
- Bioengineering and biomaterials
- Smart electronics
What to expect
Across two focused days, delegates will experience:
- Invited expert presentations from Australia and Korea
- Interactive scientific discussions
- Laboratory tours at UOW
- Dedicated collaboration and networking sessions
- Pathways to joint research and publication opportunities
This is not a passive conference. It is a working room for future partnerships.
Conference co-chairs
- Professor Jung Ho Kim, University of Wollongong
- Professor Hansu Kim, Hanyang University
Local organising committee
- Distinguished Professor Xiaolin Wang
- Distinguished Professor Gordon Wallace
- Senior Professor Jun Chen
- Associate Professor Wei Kong Pang