The first Announcement of the 15^th Asia-Pacific Conference on Near-field Optics

APNFO-15

Since the past three decades, the optics interaction with matter at nanometer scale attracted the attentions of scientists worldwide, especially in the direction of higher resolution over optical diffraction limits. Hence, a new research filed: Near-field Optics was born. After the initial focus on developments of the instrumentations of higher optical resolution and spectroscopy, and the basic theory of near-field optics, the research direction moves to the wider areas of some basic physical excitations, such as plasmonics and application to the IT industry, biology and medicine.  

The Asia-Pacific Conference on Near-field Optics (APNFO) has provided an opportunity for well-known scientists and young researchers in the Asia-Pacific Region to sit together face-to-face to discuss the latest developments of theories and cutting-edge instrumentation.

Since the first meeting of APNFO chaired by Prof Wonho Jhe in Seoul in 1996, and the second one Chaired by Xing ZHU in Beijing in 1999, the APNFO becomes a scientific brand of nano-optics in the region, which has been held every other year, i.e. Melbourne 2001 chaired by KA Nugent and A Roberts, Taroko 2003 by DP Tsai, Niigata 2005 by Y Kawata, Yellow Mountain 2007 by H Ming, Jeju 2009 by SH Park, Adelaide 2011 by DY Jin, Singapore 2013 by MH Hong, Hakodate 2015 by M Ohtsu, Tainan 2017 by DP Tsai, Xiamen 2019 by R Zhou, MH Hong and XG Luo, Sapporo 2022 by H Misawa, as well the 14^th APNFO Busan by JY Kim. Through such meetings, the scientists working at near-field optics, nano-optics, professors or students, old or young have become the collaborators and friends.

This summer, August 18-21, 2025, we are expecting to welcome all of you to attend the 15^th APNFO in Bali Island, Indonesia.

The topics of interests at this conference will be the near-field theory and quantum optics, near-field imaging and super-resolution techniques, polaritons and metamaterials, multi-physical fields integrated near-field techniques, biological and molecular sensing.

One of the organizers of this conference is Chinese Society of Micro Nano Technology, which will celebrate her 20^th birthday since the establishment of the Society in 2005.

Conference Information

Chair Group

The Honorary General Chair: Prof. Xing ZHU, Peking University

General Chair: Benfeng BAI (Tsinghua University)

General Co-Chair: Qing DAI (Shanghai Jiaotong University)

General Co-Chair: Zheyu FANG (Peking University)

Organization Committees (Sort by initials of surnames)

APNFO 15  International Advisory Committee

Chair: Qing DAI

Harry Atwater, Chunli Bai, Din Pin Tsai, Jennifer Dionne, Zhenchao Dong, Nader Engheta, Min Gu, Qihuang Gong, Chennupati Jagadish, Dai-Sik Kim, Bert Hecht, Hiroaki Misawa, Teri W. Odom, Namkyoo Park, Motoichi Ohtsu, Zhipei Sun, Zhongqun Tian, Jianbin Xu, Xiang Zhang, Nikolay Zheludev, Lei Zhou

APNFO 15  International Organizing Committee

Chair : Zheyu FANG

Javier García de Abajo, Yasuhiko Arakawa, Tiejun Cui, Baohua Jia, Dayong Jin, Minghui Hong, Aiqun Liu, Xiangang Luo, Stefan A Maier, Olivier, J.F. Martin, Jwa-Min Nam, Peter Nordlander, Masaya Notomi, Chengwei Qiu, Ann Roberts, Vladimir M. Shalaev, Takuo Tanaka, Jianfang Wang, Hongxing Xu, Shuang Zhang, Wanhua Zheng, Shining Zhu

APNFO 15  Local Organizing Committee

Chair:  Xiaoxia Yang   (National Center for Nanoscience and Technology)

Co-Chair:  Fei TANG (Tsinghua University, Chinese Society of Micro Nano Technology)

Co-Chair:  Debo HU     (National Center for Nanoscience and Technology)

Jianing Chen, Shu Chen,Xiangdong Guo, Min Hu, Guangwei Hu,  Lili Jiang, Tian Jiang, Tao Jiang, Juan Li, Peining Li, Dangyuan Lei, Yang Luo, Qingdong Ou,Quan Sun, Zhiyuan Sun, Qixia Wang, Qianchun Weng, Jun Yi, Shunping Zhang, Yao Zhang

Conference Topics*

1. Near-Field Theory and Quantum Optics
Theoretical advances in near-field optics and the exploration of novel phenomena at the quantum scale. Utilization of artificial intelligence to enhance near-field analysis.

2. Near-Field Imaging and Super-Resolution Techniques
Progress in advanced near-field imaging methods and super-resolution techniques for improved spatial resolution beyond the diffraction limit.

3. Polaritons and Metamaterials
Understanding the physical mechanisms of polaritons and their integration with metamaterials for novel optical functionalities.

4. Multi-physical Fields Integrated Near-field Techniques
Investigation of coupling effects between near-field optics and other physical fields (thermal, electrical, magnetic fields, etc.). Emphasis on multi-domain (time–space–spectral) and multi-modal detection/imaging techniques to foster interdisciplinary collaboration.

5. Biological and Molecular Sensing
Applications of near-field optics in biological imaging, molecular detection, and environmental monitoring, including state-of-the-art techniques for high-sensitivity and real-time analysis. 

*Note: the applicant can select your own topic(s) in the registration 

Registration

                                                                      Registration fees*

*Full-time undergraduate and graduate only. Please enclose the proof of status

** Please enclose the proof of status

The Registration Fee Covers the Following Items:

For Regular Participants and Students

1. Participation in the scientific programs

2. The abstract and program book

3. Coffee and snacks during breaks

4. Welcome reception on Aug 18, 2025

5. Three day’s lunch box Aug 19-21, 2025

6. Shuttle bus between Hotels to the meeting Campus

7. Half day tour Aug 20, 2025

8. Banquet on Aug 20, 2025

For Accompanying Persons

1. Welcome reception on Aug 18, 2025

2. Half day tour Aug 20, 2025

3. Banquet on Aug 20, 2025

Schedule

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