SERDANG, 30 October 2025 – The 9^th International Symposium on Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology (iSAMN2025) successfully concluded after two inspiring hybrid days of ideas, innovation, and collaboration, uniting researchers from various countries.

Organised by the Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ION2), Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), this year’s symposium carried the theme “Nanosciences for Sustainable and Inclusive Innovations for Planetary Well-being.” The physical sessions were held at the Auditorium Rashdan Baba, Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research and Innovation), UPM, while participants also joined virtually from around the world.

The opening ceremony was officiated by YBhg. Prof. Dr. Zamberi bin Sekawi, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research & Innovation), UPM, was attended by YBhg. Prof. Ir. Ts. Dr. Suraya Abdul Rashid, Director of ION2; Assoc. Prof. ChM. Dr. Jaafar Abdullah, Deputy Director of ION2; and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mas Jaffri Masarudin, Chairperson of iSAMN2025.

Day 1 featured a keynote by Prof. Dr. Meisam Tabatabaei from Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT), titled “Sustainable Soil Enrichment with Biomass-derived Chars Instead of Inorganic Fertilizers.” On Day 2, Prof. Ts. Dr. Hidayah Ariffin from UPM delivered her talk, “Bio-based Nanomaterials towards Material Circularity.”

The symposium showcased over 50 oral presentations, including 14 invited talks, representing 22 institutions from 10 countries—Malaysia, the United States, Türkiye, the Philippines, Australia, Thailand, Japan, India, Nigeria, and Vietnam—highlighting global advances in nanotechnology, materials science, and sustainable innovation.

Chairperson Dr. Mas Jaffri expressed gratitude to all participants for making iSAMN2025 a meaningful platform that continues to drive research collaboration and innovation for a sustainable future.

Reported by,
Roslina Abdul Rashid

Date of Input: 04/11/2025 | Updated: 04/11/2025 | roslina_ar