IONMEM 2027
International Conference on Ionic Memory and Physical Computing
From solid-state redox devices to nanofluidic and soft-matter systems
Conference Aim
Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
13–15 July 2027
IONMEM 2027 explores how mobile ions create, retain and transform information across solid-state, nanofluidic and soft-matter systems.
The conference will bring together traditionally separate communities to identify the common physical principles connecting redox memristors, mixed ionic–electronic materials, nanopores, confined electrolytes and responsive interfaces.
Its central aim is to understand how ionic motion produces hidden internal states, memory and nonlinear dynamics, and how these properties can be exploited for physical computing and functional technologies.
Conference Topics
Five interconnected thematic tracks bridging materials physics, interfacial transport, nonlinear dynamics, and computing architectures.
Physical Origins of Ionic Memory
Ionic memory arises when mobile species modify the internal state of a material or device, allowing it to retain information about previous stimulation. These states may involve conductive filaments, vacancy distributions, redox configurations, concentration gradients or trapped ions. This topic examines where information is physically stored, how memory states are created and erased, and what distinguishes volatile adaptation from long-term retention.
- Filament formation and dissolution
- Oxygen-vacancy and metal-ion migration
- Redox and electrochemical memory
- Ionic concentration polarization and trapping
- Volatile and non-volatile internal states
Organizers
Co-organized by international leaders spanning physics, materials engineering, nanotechnology, and physical electronics.
Prof. Yanbo Xie
Northwestern Polytechnical University
Prof. Radha Boya
University of Manchester
Prof. Sabina Spiga
National Research Council of Italy (CNR)
Prof. Jianshi Tang
Tsinghua University
Prof. Juan Bisquert
nanoGe / Scito Foundation
Wyndham Grand Xian South
西安豪享来温德姆至尊酒店 · Where Xi’an’s Heritage Meets Grand Hospitality
Seamlessly connecting Xi’an’s iconic cultural heritage with elevated five-star hospitality, delivering world-class convention infrastructure in a distinguished address.
Grand-Scale Convention Spaces
- 1,500 m² Pillar-Free Grand Ballroom designed for general assemblies, international keynotes, and conference gala dinners.
- 11 Versatile Breakout Rooms & Boardrooms configured for parallel technical tracks, oral presentations, and poster sessions.
- Turnkey technical AV production, simultaneous interpretation facilities, and dedicated conference event staff.
Qujiang New District
- Situated in Xi’an’s premier cultural, business, and lifestyle center.
- Iconic Landmark Access: Steps from the bustling Grand Tang Mall (大唐不夜城), Giant Wild Goose Pagoda (大雁塔), and Tang Paradise.
- Transport: 45 minutes to Xi’an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) and Xi’an North High-Speed Railway Station.
Five-Star Accommodation
- 565 Deluxe Rooms & Suites (55m²–524m²) with atrium, city, and Grand Tang Mall panoramic views.
- 4 Dining Concepts: Tang All-Day Dining (international buffet), Yan Ming Xuan (Cantonese & local Shaanxi cuisine), Paulaner Wirtshaus (German brewery), and The Lounge.
- Wellness & Services: Meta Body Club indoor heated pool & gym with Precor equipment, plus 24h JoyClean self-service lounge.