On December 7, 2024, the 2024 Workshop on ICAM-China International Cooperation Development was successfully convened at the Yangtze River Delta Physics Research Center in Liyang, Jiangsu Province. The meeting aimed to discuss ICAM-China’s future development strategies, enhance international collaboration, and welcome new institutional members.
During the seminar, Prof. Piers Coleman, the co-director of ICAM, provided an overview of the International Institute for Complex Adaptive Matter (ICAM) and its pivotal role in advancing cutting-edge materials research worldwide. Following this, Associate researcher Cui Zhang presented the Yangtze River Delta Physics Research Center’s progress in building an international academic exchange platform and outlined future collaboration prospects.
Participants engaged in in-depth discussions on the opportunities and challenges facing ICAM-China in global cooperation, sharing insights and recommendations. After thorough deliberation, the assembly unanimously approved the inclusion of the Wenzhou Institute of the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (WIUCAS) and Westlake University as new members of ICAM-China. This expansion will further strengthen ICAM-China’s research network and advance China’s contributions to materials science on the global stage.
Wenzhou Institute, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (WIUCAS)
Established in 2019 as a joint initiative between the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS) and Wenzhou Municipal Government, WIUCAS is a high-level research institute dedicated to translational medicine, biomedical engineering, and advanced materials. With strong support from UCAS's interdisciplinary expertise and Wenzhou's thriving medical industry, WIUCAS focuses on cutting-edge research in regenerative medicine, intelligent medical devices, and nano-biomaterials, bridging the gap between academia and industrial applications. The institute actively fosters international collaboration and innovation, making it an ideal partner for ICAM-China's mission in interdisciplinary materials research.
Westlake University
Founded in 2018 as China's first non-profit, research-oriented private university, Westlake University has rapidly emerged as a world-class institution for science and technology innovation. With a distinguished faculty including leading scientists and Nobel laureates, the university excels in fundamental research across life sciences, natural sciences, and engineering. Its School of Science hosts pioneering work in quantum materials, condensed matter physics, and chemical synthesis, aligning perfectly with ICAM-China's vision. Westlake's unique governance model, global recruitment strategy, and emphasis on curiosity-driven research position it as a dynamic contributor to ICAM's international network.
Synergy with ICAM-China:
Both institutions exemplify China's commitment to advancing open science and global collaboration in complex materials research. Their membership will strengthen ICAM-China's capacity in biomaterials, quantum technologies, and translational science, while expanding opportunities for early-career researchers across the ICAM network.
As a key platform bridging leading research institutions across the world, ICAM-China remains committed to fostering interdisciplinary and cross-border collaboration, supporting the growth of young scientists, and contributing Chinese expertise to global materials science research.
