Research Showcase and Career Networking Opportunity
The Early Career Researchers Session provides an international platform for PhD holders and postdoctoral researchers to present their work, increase academic visibility, and explore career opportunities in academia and industry. This session will be held as part of IUMRS-ICA 2026.
Eligibility
This session is open to:
- PhD holders
- Postdoctoral researchers
Presentation Format
Each selected participant will be invited to give a 10-minute presentation, including:
- Academic background
- Research highlights
- Career interests and future plans
All presentations should be delivered in English.
Networking Opportunity
Participants will have the opportunity to connect with department chairs, principal investigators, research institutes, and industry representatives.
This session aims to help early career researchers expand professional networks and explore future career opportunities.
Why Join
Participants will have the opportunity to:
- Present their work at an international conference
- Increase academic visibility
- Explore academic and industry career opportunities
Session Hosts
- Prof. Wen-Dung Hsu
Chair, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Cheng Kung University - Prof. Shih-Kang Lin
Vice Chair, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Cheng Kung University - Prof. Hong-Kang Tian
Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, National Cheng Kung University
Submission Instructions
To participate in the Early Career Researchers Session, applicants are required to submit through the conference Submit an Abstract page.
When submitting:
- Please select “X. Early Career Researchers Session” as the symposium category.
- Please upload your CV in PDF format instead of the abstract file (maximum 10 MB).
- There is no fixed format requirement for the CV.
The submitted CV should clearly present the applicant’s academic background, research experience, major achievements, and current or future career interests.
Registration Requirement
All participants in this session are required to complete conference registration for IUMRS-ICA 2026.
Important Notes
- Submission through the conference system is required for participation in this session.
- All submissions will be reviewed by the session organizers.
- Authors of accepted submissions will be invited to give an oral presentation in this session.
- All participants are required to complete conference registration.
- Please refer to the official conference website for general submission and registration information.