www.apcot2014.org

The 7th Asia-Pacific Conferenceon Transducers and Micro/Nano Technologies

APCOT 2014June 29 - July 2, 2014

■Deadline for Abstract Submission: January 7, 2014■ Extended Deadline for Abstract Submission: January 27, 2014■Abstract Acceptance Notification: March 15, 2014

2nd Announcement

Conference Information

APCOT 2014 will be a four-day event to be held with theobjective of providing the researchers, students andprofessionals involved in the field of micro and nanotechnologies, a comprehensive platform for gathering andsharing knowledge and information about the latestdevelopments. The biennial APCOT meeting is a premier eventwith a history of six successful conferences that were held inXiamen, China in 2002, in Sapporo, Japan in 2004, in Singapore in2006, in Tainan, Taiwan in 2008, in Perth, Australia in 2010, and inNanjing, China in 2012.APCOT 2014 is devoted to all aspects of solid-state sensors,microactuators, microsystems enabled by MEMS and Nanotechnologies. It is intended to provide a forum for researchscientists, engineers, and practitioners to present their latestresearch findings, ideas, and applications. It will include keynoteaddresses by eminent scientists as well as invited speakers. Theselected papers will be published in issues of internationaljournals.

APCOT 2014 DAEGU

ConferenceThe 7th Asia-Pacific Conference on Transducersand Micro/Nano Technologies (APCOT 2014)

Dates June 29 - July 2, 2014

Venue EXCO, Daegu, Korea

Organizers•The Korean Sensors Society•The Society of Micro and Nano Systems

Language English

Website www.apcot2014.org

Organizing Committee

■Honorary ChairByung-Ki Sohn, Kyungpook National University

■General Co-ChairsJang-Kyoo Shin, Kyungpook National UniversityJames Jungho Pak, Korea University

■Technical Program Committee Co-ChairsYong-Jun Kim, Yonsei UniversityWan-Young Chung, Pukyong National University

■ Finance Co-ChairsHyo-Derk Park, KETIHyung-Gi Byun, Kangwon National University

■ Local Co-ChairsYoung-Tae Lee, Andong National UniversityJeehyun Kim, Kyungpook National University

■SecretarySeong Ho Kong, Kyungpook National University

Steering Committee■Qing-An Huang, Southeast University, China■ Sundarrajan Asokan, Indian Institute of Science, India■Weileun Fang, National Tsinghua University, Taiwan■Hiroyuki Fujita, University of Tokyo, Japan■ I-Yu Huang, National Sun Yat-sen University, Taiwan■Yong-Jun Kim, Yonsei University, Korea■Chengkuo Lee, National University of Singapore, Singapore■ Tie Li, SIMIT, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China■ James Jungho Pak, Korea University, Korea■Kazuaki Sawada, Toyohashi University of Technology, Japan■Anurat Wisitsora-at, National Electronics and Computer

Technology Center, Thailand■Aron Michael Woldeghiorgis, University of New South

Wales, Australia■Ning Xi, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong■ Shan-Hong Xia, IE, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China

Advisory Board■Duk-Dong Lee, Kyungpook National University, Korea ■Yu-Cheng Lin, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan■Ai-Qun Liu, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore■Adrian Keating, University of Western Australia, Australia■Zhaoying Zhou, Tsinghua University, China

Ex-Officials■Makoto Ishida, Toyohashi University of Technology, Japan■Yi-Kuen Lee, Hong Kong University of Science & Technology,

Hong Kong■Mana Sriyudthsak, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand■ Sang Sik Yang, Ajou University, Korea

Topics

1. Theory, Design, and Analysis of Micro/Nano Devices2. Physical Sensors3. Chemical Sensors4. Bio and Biomedical Sensors5. Medical Microsystems6. Micro/Nano Fluidics7. Energy and Power Microsystems8. Actuators9. RF MEMS/NEMS Devices10. Optical Microsystems and Nano-Optics11. Polymers and Composite Materials for Transducers12. Material, Fabrication, and Packaging Technologies for

Transducers13. Sensing Algorithms, Sensor Networks and Sensor Systems

Proposed Schedule

The 7th Asia-Pacific Conferenceon Transducers and Micro/Nano TechnologiesJune 29 - July 2, 2014 | EXCO, Daegu, Korea

Sunday•Welcoming reception

June 29, 2014

•Opening ceremony

Monday •Keynote speeches

June 30, 2014•Invited speeches•Paper presentation sessions•Poster session

•Keynote speeches

Tuesday•Invited speeches

July 1, 2014•Paper presentation sessions •Poster session•Conference banquet

•Invited speechesWednesday •Paper presentation sessions July 2, 2014 •Poster session

•Closing ceremony

Abstract Submission

All authors are required to upload their abstracts to the conference website (www.apcot2014.org). The submitted abstract will either beaccepted or rejected based on technical merits evaluated by peer reviewers. The accepted abstract might be reassigned to an oral or posterpresentation of appropriate topical session at the discretion of program committee.

Key Dates of Abstract Submission■ Extended Deadline of Abstract Submission : January 27, 2014■Abstract Acceptance Notification : March 15, 2014■Deadline of Author Registration : April 30, 2014

Guidelines to Submit an Abstract■ Two-page, A4 standard abstracts are acceptable.■All the submitted abstracts should be prepared in strict accordance with Sample Abstract .■Acceptance of the abstract will be notified via e-mail to the corresponding author by March 15, 2014.■At least one author of each accepted paper must complete his / her registration by April 30, 2014.

Full Manuscript Submission

All authors with accepted contributions to APCOT 2014 are encouraged to submit full manuscript to a special or regular issue in one of thefollowing nominated international SCI or SCIE journals. The deadline of full manuscript submission will be July 2, 2014 only via onlinesubmission. The detailed information will be announced on the APCOT 2014 website soon.

Special Issue Regular Issue

About Daegu

The city of Daegu is located in the central part in land of Yeongnam region at the Southeast part of Korean peninsula, and it has been thecenter of history, administration, education and culture. The area has been a major textile center for Korea, producing vast amounts of fabricand clothing. It also serves as a major hub for metal and machine industries, with several manufacturing plants from the nation's largestconglomerates. In addition, with the fine transportation network linked in all directions, it is a point leading to numerous cultural heritagesand tourist attractions to well display Korean culture.

Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (JNN)Micro & Nano Letters (MNL) Sensors and Materials Sensor Letters

6F, Sunghwa B/D, #1356-51, Manchon1-dong, Suseong-gu, Daegu 706-803, Korea

TEL. +82.53.746.9965 FAX. +82.53.742.9007 E-mail. apcot2014@gmail.com

Discover more on Daegu, Korea

Historical/Cultural Tour - Central Hub of World Heritage Sites

4 UNESCO designated World Heritage Sites are located near Daegu

Daegu Metropolitan City is surrounded by UNESCO World Cultural Heritage sites.

Industrial Tour - Center of Main Industries in Korea

Where the future of the Korean industry is concentrated

Industries such as Textile Fashion (Daegu), Steel (Pohang), Petrochemical and Automobiles (Ulsan), Machinery (Changwon), and Electronics(Gumi) are all centered around Daegu. Daegu is the city where thriving conventions for these various industries and more are heldthroughout the year and where both domestic and foreign participants can get a taste of the future of Korea’s booming industries.

Transportation

International Travel

From Incheon International AirportFor those who arrive at Incheon Int’l Airport, to take domestic airline or KTX (Korean train express) train is highly recommended.

Hahoe Folk VillageAndong-city

Yangdong Folk VillageGyeongju-city

Seokguram GrottoGyeongju-city

Tripitaka Koreana of Haeinsa TempleHapcheon-county

From Gimhae International AirportFor those who arrive at Gimhae Int’l Airport, to take airport limousine bus is recommended.

Route 1) Domestic Airline Route 2) KTX (Korean Train Express) Route 3) Airport Limousine Bus

Airport Limousine Bus