The Thirteenth U.S.-Korea Forum on Nanotechnology: 
Neuromorphic computing and Water & Energy Sustainability


Seoul, Korea, September 26 & 27, 2016


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Organizers

M.S. Jhon
(U.S.A.)
Carnegie Mellon University
mj3a@andrew.cmu.edu

Ahmed Busnaina (U.S.A)
Northeastern University
a.busnaina@neu.edu

J.W. Lee (Korea)
Hanyang University
jowon@hanyang.ac.kr

September 25, 2016 (Sunday) : Welcome Reception

Reception

18:00-20:00

Welcome Reception (Orchid Room)

September 26, 2016 (Monday), Universal Room at Belle-Essence Hotel


Opening Session

(Co-chairs:
Jo-Won Lee /
Myung S. Jhon) 

08:00-09:00

Registration

09:00-09:20

Welcoming Remarks
  •Mijung CHOI, Director of Convergence Technology Division, Ministry of Science, ICT & Future Planning
  •Mihail ROCO, Senior Advisor for Nanotechnology, National Science Foundation

09:20-10:00

Keynote Speeches
KiBum KIM, Korea Nanotechnology Research Society and Seoul National University
 -Introduction of the 4th National Nanotechnology Initiative Program of Korea(NNI-K)  
Mihail ROCO, National Science Foundation
 
-
Nanotechnology-Inspired Grand Challenges in the United States

10:00-10:30

Coffee Break


Session I

Brain like
Device & Sensor

(Co-chairs:

KiBum Kim /
Elias Towe)

TS 2 Group Discussion in Jade Room


10:30-13:10
(20min/talk)

Introduction

Byoung Hun LEE, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology
 - Brain Inspired Semiconductor Device Technology

Elias TOWE/Maysam CHAMANZAR, Carnegie Mellon University
 - Implantable High Density Neurophotonic Interfaces

Byung-Gook PARK, Seoul National University
 - Synaptic Devices and Neuron Circuits for Neuron-Inspired NanoElectronics (NINE)

Philip WONG, Stanford University
 - The N3XT Technology for Brain-Inspired Computing

Changhwan CHOI, Hanyang University
 - 3D Integration Platform Development for Neuromorphic Device System

Kaushik ROY, Purdue University
 - Efficient Neural Computing Enabled by Magneto-Metallic Neurons and Synapses

Joohyun LEE, Electronics & Telecommunications Research Institute
 - Technology Issues to Realize Vision Perceptual Intelligence on Chip

Pinaki MAZUMDER, University of Michigan
 - Brain-like Computing Using Emerging Technologies

13:10-14:30

Luncheon & Poster notice


Session II

Water & Energy Sustainability


(Co-chairs:
Hak Min Kim /
Ahmed Busnaina)

TS 1 Group Discussion in Jade Room


14:30-15:50
(20min/talk)

Introduction

Soon-Yong Kwon, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology
 - Single-Crystalline Transition Metal Dichalcogenide Nanostructures for Energy Applications

Ahmed BUSNAINA, Northeastern University
 - CNT-based Electrode Architectures for Enhanced Lithium Ion Battery Performance

Yun Jung LEE, Hanyang University
 - Reduced Graphene Oxide as an Efficient Platform for Rechargeable Lithium Batteries

Yung Joon JUNG, Northeastern University
 - Engineering Carbon Nanostructures and Architectures for High Performance and Multifunctional Electrodes

15:50-16:20

Coffee Break


Session II

Water & Energy Sustainability


(Co-chairs:
Byung Hun Jeon /
Mamadou Diallo)

TS 1 Group Discussion in Jade Room


16:20-18:20
(20min/talk)

Introduction

Seung-Hyun KIM, KyungNam University
 - Water-Energy Nexus: hybrid of brines and impaired freshwater

•Mamadou DIALLO, California Institute of Technology
 - Mixed Matrix Membranes with In-Situ Synthesized Dendrimer Particles: Preparation, Characterization and Application to SusChEM

Sang-hyup LEE, Korea Institute of Science and Technology
 - Convergence Strategy of Nano-technology to Water Treatment Technology in KOREA: Nano Catalytic Adsorbent Material Development for Water Treatment

Pedro J. ALVAREZ, Rice University
 - Nanotechnology-Enabled Water Treatment: A Vision to Enable Decentralized Water Treatment

Byung Hun JEON, Hanyang University
 - Recent Progress in Microalgal Biomass Production Coupled with Wastewater Treatment for Biofuel Generation

Olgica BAKAJIN, Porifera
 - Development of Carbon Nanotube Membranes for Commercial Applications: Status and Lessons Learned

Banquet

18:20-20:30

Banquet / (4F Opal Room in Belle-Essence Hotel)

September 27, 2016 (Tuesday)
Universal Room at Belle-Essence Hotel


Poster Session

(Co-chairs:
Jo-won Lee /
Myung S. Jhon)


09:00-10:40
(5min/talk)

Introduction

Doo Seok Jeong, Korea Institute of Science and Technology
 - Leaky Integrate-and-Fire Neuron Circuit Based on Floating-Gate Integrator

Shimeng YU, Arizona State University
 - Impact of Non-Ideal Resistive Synaptic Device Behaviors on Neuromorphic System Performances

•Min-Woo KWON, Seoul National University
 -
Spiking Neural Networks with Unsupervised Learning Based on STDP Using Resistive Synaptic Devices and Analog CMOS Neuron Circuit

Maysam CHAMANZAR, Carnegie Mellon University
 - Implantable High Density Neurophotonic Interfaces

•Kyungjun KIM, Hanyang University
 -
Neuromorphic using the Phase Change Device

Jae-sun SEO, Arizona State University
 - Neuro-Inspired Processor Design for On-Chip Learning and Classification with CMOS and Resistive Synaptic Devices

•Kibong MOON, Pohang University of Science and Technology
 -
RRAM Based Analog Synapse Device for Neuromorphic System

Shreyas SEN, Purdue University
 - Analysis of Digital and Mixed-Signal Neurons for Efficient Neuromorphic Computing

•Jae Hwan CHU, Ulsan Institute of Science and Technology(UC Santa Babara)
 -
Highly Conductive and Environmentally Stable Organic Transparent Electrodes Laminated with Graphene

Manish KUMAR, Pennsylvania State University
 - Biomimetic and Bioinspired Membranes for Separations

•Hee-Ro CHAE, Seoul National University
 -
Graphene Oxide Embedded Reverse Osmosis Membrane in Both Active and Support Layers

•Rachel FORD, California Institute of Technology
 - Polymeric Particle Growth in Mixed Matrix Membranes: Using USANS to observe Transient Phenomena in Casting Solutions

•Jinsung KWAK, Ulsan Institute of Science and Technology
 - Engineered Flexible Conductive Barrier Films for Advanced Energy Devices

Wonyup SONG, Carnegie Mellon University
 -
Multiscale Modeling of Membrane Distillation

•Manki CHO, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
 -
Osmotically-Driven Membrane Processes for Sustainable Water Reuse and Resource Recovery: Exploration of Branched Polyethyleneimine as Osmotic Agent

•El-Sayed Salama, Hanyang University
 -
Repeated-Batch Fermentation of Microalgal Biomass Utilizing Immobilized Yeast Cells for Bioethanol Production

Q&A and Wrap up

10:40-11:00

Coffee Break

Discussion /
Working Groups

11:00-12:30

Group Discussion Workshop
 
- Group 1 : Neuromorphic Computing
 -
Group 2 : Water & Energy Sustainability

12:30-14:00

Luncheon

Wrap up Discussion & Recommendations

14:00-14:45

Workshop Report

14:45-15:30

Draw-up Recommendations to the Governments

15:30-15:45

Poster Award Presentation

15:45-16:00

•Signature of Overall Summary and Recommendations
•Closing Remarks