Organizer: School of Materials Science and Engineering, Peking University
Co-organizers: Graduate School of Peking University, School of Advanced Materials, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School
Date: October 24–26, 2025
Venue: Beijing, China
I. Forum Introduction
To promote international academic exchange in life and health materials and related interdisciplinary fields, and to foster innovative collaborations, the School of Materials Science and Engineering at Peking University is pleased to launch the 4th Peking University "Boya M-Talents" International Doctoral Academic Forum. Under the theme “Exploring New Frontiers in Life and Health Materials,” the forum provides a platform for doctoral students worldwide to exchange ideas and engage in high-level academic discussions.
Distinguished scholars, including Academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering, will be invited to deliver keynote speeches. Featured sessions will include poster presentations, roundtable forums for young scholars, and industry-academia-research collaboration exhibitions. Outstanding papers will be recommended for publication in partner journals such as Bioactive Materials.
II. Topics of Interests
Submissions are welcome in the following and related areas of life and health materials (including but not limited to ):
· Bioactive and biomedical materials
· Optoelectronic materials
· New energy materials
· Emerging carbon materials
· Advanced structural materials
· Computational materials science and AI-assisted materials simulation
III. Submission Guildlines
1.Eligibility: Current Ph.D. students from universities and research institutes worldwide.
2.Content: Original research results (in English, whether published or unpublished).
3.Format:
Abstract: including the title, authors, affiliations, etc. (Please refer to the attached template). Maximum file size: 5 MB.
Poster: Vertical format (90 cm × 120 cm). Maximum file size:10 MB.
4.Submission: Send the abstract (in Word format) and the poster (in PDF format) to pkumse@pku.edu.cn. The email subject line and file names should follow this format: 2025BYCS+University+Name.
IV. Awards
September 19, 2025 – Submission Deadline
September 26, 2025 – Notification of Acceptance
October 24–26, 2025 (Tentative) – Forum Dates
V. Benefits for Participants
1.Financial Support: Sponsored by the “Graduate Education Innovation Program” of Peking University. Ther is no registration fee. Accommodation and meals will be provided for accepted authors; meals will be offered to other participants, with assistance available for booking accommodation.
2.Academic Exchange: Participants are welocome to join the doctoral student community for regular online academic activities.
3.Industry Engagement: Opportunities will be available for direct dialogue with representatives from high-tech enterprises.
VI. Contacts
Contact Person: Dr.Lyu
Email: pkumse@pku.edu.cn
Follow our official WeChat account for more information.
We warmly welcome you to join us at Peking University and explore the limitless possibilities of life and health materials together!
