Special Session 4 (Flyer Download)
Topic: Advanced Microjoining for Nanomaterials
Organizer: Assoc. Prof. Yaotian Yan, Harbin Institute of Technology, China
Introduction:
The precise fabrication of microjoined structures and
the reliable formation of joining interfaces have become
central objectives in modern materials engineering and
microdevice manufacturing. However, traditional
microjoining techniques still face challenges, such as
poor interfacial integrity, uncontrolled microstructural
evolution, and limited process stability, which hinder
the reliability, performance, and miniaturization of
advanced devices.
Recent breakthroughs in process control and interface
engineering have led to the development of advanced
microjoining, which are now widely applied in fields
such as advanced energy materials, semiconductor
packaging, and microelectromechanical systems (MEMS).
The precise design of joining processes and the
optimization of interfacial microstructures are critical
for improving the mechanical, electrical, and thermal
properties of joined structures. In this context,
advanced characterization tools—such as atomic-scale
transmission electron microscopy (TEM)—provide valuable
insights into the microjoining interface, enabling a
deeper insight on structure and property. Consequently,
these combined advancements in process control,
interface engineering, and characterization
significantly improve device reliability, manufacturing
yield, and long-term stability.
Focusing on the innovative design of microjoining
processes, controllable fabrication of joint
microstructures, and their application in high-precision
manufacturing and device integration, will greatly drive
the development of this field.
Submission Link:
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Yaotian Yan
Harbin Institute of Technology, China
Assoc. Prof. Yaotian Yan joined the school of materials science and engineering at Harbin Institute of Technology, China in 2024. He completed P.H.D with Prof. Junlei Qi in State Key Laboratory of Precision Welding & Joining of Materials and Structures at Harbin Institute of Technology. In 2026, he works on microjoining of non-precious catalytic electrodes under the supervision of Prof. Alex Yan Qingyu in Nanyang Technological University. He has 24 first-author papers in journals such as Journal of the American Chemical Society and Advanced Energy Materials, with over 2,900 citations (Scopus) and an H-index of 28 (Scopus). He has served as a youth editor for Advanced Powder Materials, Nano Micro Letters, Materials Reports: Energy, Journal of Materials Heat Treatment, and other domestic and international journals, as well as a guest editor for Coatings, Frontiers in Chemistry, and Transactions of the China Welding Institution.




