GLOW 2026

You’re Invited to GLOW 2026 – The Global Conference for Women Leaders & Emerging Researchers in Materials Science
29 September – 1 October 2026 | Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore warmly invites early-career female scientists to join us for GLOW 2026, the annual international conference dedicated to celebrating and empowering women in materials science. This annual conference serves as a distinguished platform to honour the achievements of women in materials science and to advance dialogue on opportunities for women in Science and Engineering.

GLOW 2026 will convene eminent women leaders, established experts, and promising young researchers from around the world for three days of exchange and professional engagement. The programme will encompass plenary lectures, research presentations, poster sessions, and structured networking opportunities to foster collaboration, inspire innovation, and contribute to a more inclusive scientific community.

Over three inspiring days on NTU’s beautiful campus, participants will engage with cutting-edge research and emerging trends across key areas of materials science, including:

  • Computational Methods & Characterisation
  • Future Electronics & Nanomaterials
  • Healthcare
  • Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence
  • Sustainability & Energy Materials

GLOW 2026 will feature keynote lectures by eminent women scientists, presentations by outstanding young researchers, interactive poster sessions, and rich networking opportunities designed to spark collaboration and mentorship.

Join us as we celebrate the remarkable contributions of women in materials science and work together to shape a brighter future for the field.

 We look forward to welcoming you to GLOW 2026 at NTU Singapore—where diversity powers innovation.

 

 

Abstract Submission by 30 April 2026

Click Here to download the template/s for application.

 

 

Organising Committee:

Prof Lee Pooi See
Professor Lee Pooi See
Vice President (International Engagement)
President's Chair in Materials Science and Engineering
Professor, School of Materials Science & Engineering
Prof KW Ng
Professor Ng Kee Woei
Chair, Materials Science and Engineering
Professor, School of Materials Science & Engineering
Professor Lydia Helena Wong
Director, Global Alliance of Industries @ NTU (GAIN)
Professor, School of Materials Science & Engineering
Prof J Xu
Professor Xu Zhichuan, Jason
Director, Centre of Excellence in Maritime Energy & Sustainable Development
President's Chair in Materials Science and Engineering
Assistant Chair (Research), School of Materials Science and Engineering
Professor, School of Materials Science & Engineering
Associate Professor Hortense Le Ferrand
Associate Professor, School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
Assistant Professor Wu Dongshuang
Nanyang Assistant Professor, School of Materials Science & Engineering
Prof P Kumar
Assistant Professor Prashant Kumar
Nanyang Assistant Professor, School of Materials Science & Engineering
Ms Fiona Sze
Senior Assistant Director,  Business Operations Management
School of Materials Science & Engineering
 
Dr Haruethai Kongcharoen
Assistant Manager
Office of International Engagement
  
Dr Lee Mun Wai
Strategic Lead
Innovation Ecosystem Development (Research & Enterprise)
School of Materials Science & Engineering   
Ms Veni Potu
Assistant Manager
Office of International Engagement


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