September 14-16, 2010, Zhuhai, P. R. China

Plenary:

Prof. Wilhelm Barthlott, University of Bonn, Germany

“Biomimetic Superhydrophobic Surfaces and Their Application: Lotus- and Salvinia-Effect”

Prof. Chris Rudd, University of Nottingham, UK

“Mimicking Bone Structure and Function with Synthetic Composite Materials”

Prof. Bharat Bhushan, The Ohio State University, USA

“Biomimetics: Lessons from Nature”

Prof. Zhendong Dai, Nanjing University of Aeronautics &Astronautics, China

“Biomimetics on Gecko Locomotion: Behaviour, Reaction forces and Bio-inspired Wall-climbing Robots”

Forum on the Development of Biomimetics:

Dr. Shih-Chi Liu, National Science Foundation, USA

“A Research and Innovation Frontier for Bio-inspired Technologies”

Dr. Rainer Erb, Biokon International, Germany

“Biomimetics–research and Innovative Development to Turn Scientific Knowledge into Beneficial Practice”

Prof. Ille C. Gebeshuber, TU BIONIK, Austria

“Biomimetics: Challenges, Development and Opportunities”

Keynotes:

Prof. Khellil Sefiane, The University of Edinburgh, UK

“On Pattern Formation from Dryout of Nanofluid Solutions”

Prof. Vilas M Salokhe, Kaziranga University, India 

“Soil Adhesion, Friction and Bionics”

Prof. Hoon Cheol Park, Konkuk University, Korea

“Recent advancement in mimicking and controlling a beetle, Allomyrina Dichotoma”

Prof. Qian Cong, Jilin University, China

“Multivariate coupling mechanism of superhydrophobic and self-cleaning function on Lepidoptera insect wings’surface”

Prof. Lei Jiang, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China

“Bio-Inspired, Smart, Multiscale Interfacial Materials”

Dr. Thomas Stegmaier, German Institute for Textile and Fibre Research Denkendorf, Germany

“Sustainable developments with bionic inspired fiberbased materials”

Prof. Pasi Kallio, Tampere University of Technology, Finland

“Biomimetic Microsystems in Living Cell Studies”

Prof. Yongduan Song, Beijing Jiaotong University, China

“Control of Nonlinear Dynamic Systems Using Biologically Inspired Inexpensive Memory-Based Approach”

Prof. Yuying Yan, University of Nottingham, UK

“Wetting behaviours of a single droplet on biomimetic micro structured surfaces”

Prof. Ping Cheng, Shanghai Jiaotong University, China

“Wettability Distribution Effects on Water Flooding Problems in a PEM Fuel Cell”

Prof. Jan T Czernuszka, University of Oxford, UK

“The role and control of Structural hierarchy to tailor 3D scaffolds for tissue engineering”

Prof. Mihai Chirita, University of Medicine and Pharmacy "Gr.T.Popa", Romania

“Nature as a library of materials, structures, principles and laws with potential biomimetic application in bioengineering and medicine”

Prof. Daniel Weihs, Technion, Israel

“Biomimetic Marine Propulsion”

Prof. Zhiwu Han, Jilin University, China

“Anti-erosion Function in Animals and its Biomimetic Application”

Prof. Michael R. King, Cornell University, USA

“Nanoparticle-Coated Microtubes for the Manipulation of Cancer Cells”

Prof. Joanna McKittrick, University of California, USA

“Structural biological materials: Fascinating insights into the structure of life”

Prof. Roy E. Ritzmann, Case Western Reserve University, USA

“Negotiating Complex Terrain: What Must We Understand to Develop Truly Animal-like Robots”

Prof. Carlo Menon, Simon Fraser University, Canada

“Bionics for Mechatronic Applications”
 

Topic Ⅰ: Functional Bionics/Biomimetics

Prof. Damiano Pasini, McGill University, Canada

“The impact of tissue morphology, cross-section and turgor pressure on the mechanical properties of the leaf petiole in plants”

Prof. Wangyu Liu, South China University of Technology, China

“Network study of plant leaf topological pattern and mechanical property and its application”

Dr. Hui-I Wen, Chaoyang University of Technology, Taiwan, China

“Art Design from Direct Observation of Natural Objects”

Prof. Shujun Zhang, University of Gloucestershire, UK

“A New Face Detection Method in Colour Images Using Skin Colour Model and Eye Detection Method”

Prof. Wan D. Kim, Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials, KOREA

“Research Activities in Nature-Inspired Technology in KIMM”

Prof. Khellil Sefiane, The University of Edinburgh, UK

“A Study of the Velocity Field during Evaporation of Sessile Water and and Water/Ethanol Drops”

Prof. Jianhua Zhang, Shanghai University, China

“Tribological and electrochemical study for biomimetic synovial fluids”

Dr. Aihong Ji, Nanjing University of Aeronautics &Astronautics, China

“Variation in Spatio-temporal Gait Characteristics of Level, Vertical and Inverted Surfaces Locomotion in Stinkbugs Erthesina fullo”

Dr. Chao Zhou, Institute of Automation, Academy of Sciences, China

“A Marsupial Robotic Fish Team: Design, Motion and Cooperation”
 

TopicⅡ- Coupling Bionics/Biomimetics

Prof. ChuShiang Chen, National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan, China

“To Explore The Collective Animal Erratic Panic and Biomimetics”

Prof. Muhammad Azam Khan, Gomal University, Pakistan

“The techniques of reducing adhesion and scouring soil by bionic–Review of literature”

Dr. Po-Yu Chen, University of California, USA

“Learning from the Abalone: Tough Laminated Composites and Underwater Attachment Devices”
 

Topic Ⅲ- Biomaterials & Bionic/Biomimetic Materials

Prof. Josse De Baerdemaeker, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium

“The eggshell as a package designed by nature”

Dr. Chaozong Liu, University of Newcastle, UK

“Chemistry Non-homogeneous Surfaces and Their Influence on Cells Attachment Behaviour”

Mr. Bolbasov Evgeny, Tomsk Polytechnic University, Tomsk Russia

“Carcass compound materials base on fluoropolymer for tissue engineering in orthopedics”

Prof. Olusegun J. Ilegbusi, ,University of Central Florida, USA

“Biocompatibility and Conductometric Property of Sol-Gel Derived ZnO/PVP Nanocomposite Biosensor Film”

Dr. Mitsuhiro Ogawa, Kanazawa University, Japan

“Evaluation of cardiovascular stress reaction using HPCD method on a beat-by-beat basis”

Prof. Sergey N. Kulkov, Tomsk Polytechnic University, Tomsk Russia

“The porous ceramics for biomedical applications”

Prof. Kuichuan Sheng, Zhejiang University, China

“Mechanical and thermal properties of sodium silicate treated moso bamboo particles reinforced PVC composites”

Dr. Biru Hu, University of Bristol, UK

“Fabrication of Functional Silica-Myoglobin Core-Shell Nanoparticles”

Dr. Jun Cai, Beihang University, China

“Biolimited forming technology based on microorganisms”
 

Topic Ⅳ- Bionic/Biomimetic Walking

Prof. Miyahara Keizo, Shibaura Institute of Technology Minuma, Japan

“Bio-mimetic Walking with Distributed Controlled Wave Gait”

Dr. Lei Ren, University of Manchester, UK

“The human ankle-foot complex as a multi-configurable mechanism during the stance phase of walking”

Dr. Yuya Nishida, Kyushu Institute of Technology, Japan

“Jacobian Matrix Derived from Cross Product And Its Application into High Power Joint Mechanism Analysis”

Prof. Kazuo Ishii, Science & Technology Foundation, Japan

“Simultaneous optimization of robot structures and control systems using evolutionary algorithm”

Dr. Joel E. Guerrero, University of Geoa, Italy

“Wake Signature and Strouhal Number Dependence of Finite-Span Flapping Wings”

Dr. Guanhao Wu, Tsinghua University, China

“Hydrodynamic study of a self-propelled robotic fish”

Dr. Atsushi Sanada, Kyushu Institute of Technology, Japan

“Self-localization of an omni-directional mobile robot based on optical flow sensor”
 

TopicⅤ- Applications of Bionic Technology in Engineering

Prof. Yubin Lan, USDA Agricultural Research Service Agricultural Engineer, Areawide Pest Management Research Unit, USA

“Development of airborne and ground-based remote sensing systems for precision aerial applications”

Prof. Low Kin Huat, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

“Better Endurance and Load Capacity: An Improved Design of Manta Ray Robot (RoMan-II)“

Prof. Marc Weissburg, Georgia Institute of Technology, USA

“Enhancing Innovation through Biologically Inspired Design”

Prof. Chengwei Wu, Dalian University of Technology, China

“Top Microneedles: Mosquito Fascicle”

Prof. Jeannette Yen, Georgia Institute of Technology, USA

“Evaluating biological systems for their potential in engineering design”

Prof. Hoon Cheol Park, Konkuk University, South Korea

“Measurement of force produced by an insect-mimicking flapping-wing system”

Dr. Rashid Qaisrani, Biosecurity Services Group, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Australia

“Soil adhesion preventing mechanism of bionic bulldozing plates and mouldboard ploughs”

Prof. Rolf Steinbuch, Reutlingen University, Germany

“Successful application of evolutionary algorithms in Engineering Design”

Mr. Benard Chirende, Agricultural Research Council, South Africa

“Effects of Bionic Non-Smooth Units on Reducing Soil Resistance to Disc Ploughing”

Ms. Sandra Souza dos Santos, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

“Bionics applied in 3D laser scanning and laser cutting to create new products”
 

Topic Ⅵ- Bionic Drag Reduction and Robot

Mr. Lin Chen, University of Manchester, UK

“The Influence of Intrinsic Muscle Properties on Musculoskeletal System Stability: A Modelling Study”

Mr. Lei Cai, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China

“Effects of Electric Stimulation of Basal Nucleus on Movement in Gekko gecko”

Mr. Radius Bhayu Prasetiyo, Konkuk University, South Korea

“Artificial Cambered-Wing for a Beetle-Mimicking Flapper”

Mr. Xianghe Zhang, Jilin University, China

“Biomimetic Construction of Category Mental Imagery Based on Recognition Mechanism of Visual Cortex of Human Brain”

Mr. Tailie Jin, Konkuk University, South Korea

“A finite element modeling of a beetle wing”

Mr. Hongkai Li, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China

“Design of a Semiautonomous Gecko-mimic Robot based on Wireless Remote Control”

Mr. Xiaofeng Zheng, University of Nottingham, UK

“A biomimetic smart control of viscous drag reduction”

Miss. Bingxue Kou, Jilin University, China

“Resistance Reduction by Bionic Coupling of the Earthworm Lubrication Function”

Mr. Gang Wang, National University of Defense Technology, China

“CPGs control Method using a new oscillator in MPF robotic Fish”

Mr. Patar Ebenezer Sitorus, Konkuk University, South Korea

“The Role of Elytra in Beetle Flight”

Miss. Kun Chen, Jilin University, China

“Morphological Characteristics of the Wing Feather of the Owls for Silent Flight”
 

Topic Ⅶ- Bionic Film and Functional Surface

Mr. Bo Li, University of Nottingham, UK

“Solid desiccant dehumidification techniques insprirated from natural electroosmosis phenomena”

Mr. Anlong Yang, University of Science and Technology of China, China

“Experimental study of a starting vortex ring generated by a thin circular disk”

Mr. Liang Li, Jilin University, China

“Fabrication of Biomimetic Hydrophobic Coatings on AZ91D Magnesium Alloy Surface”

Mr. Nan Gao, University of Nottingham, UK

“Superhydrophobic composite films based on THS and nanoparticles”

Miss. Xi Li, University of Science and Technology, China

“Influence of the Optical Multi-Film Thickness on the Saturation of the Structural Color Displayed”

Mr. Lixin Wang, China Agricultural University, China

“Numerical characterization of surface structures of slippery zone in Nepenthes alata pitchers and its mechanism of reducing locust’s attachment force”

Mr. Zhouyi Wang, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China

“Behavior and dynamics of gecko locomotion: the effects of moving directions on a vertical surface”

Mr. Ngoc San Ha, Konkuk University, South Korea

“Propulsion Modeling and Analysis of a Biomimetic Swimmer”

Mr. Qingsong He, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China

“Experimental study and model analysis of the performance of Ionic Polymer Metal Composite (IPMC) using casted Nafion membrane

Mr. Yuanlin An, National University of Defense Technology, China

“Role of Biopolymer Played in the Nacre with Heat Treatment”

Mr. Ruifeng Li, Jilin University, China

“Primary Study on the structure of suckers of Cytister bengalensis Aube and Biomimetic Vacuum multi-sucking disc”