International Conference on Advances in Microfluidics (AIM 2026)
Themes: Bio, Diagnostics & Medicine | AgriTech | Food & Energy | Devices & NanoTech
DATES: [TBA] 2026
VENUE: [TBA] BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA
SciViD Flagship Series – AIM 2026
Organized by the NanoTRIZ Innovation Institute
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INVITED SPEAKERS
Professor Alessandro Bernardi
Autonomous University, Spain
Professor Alessandro Bernardi is a researcher at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, affiliated with the Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology. A specialist in semiconductor nanostructures, thin films, and thermal transport at the nanoscale, he has published influential studies on germanium crystallization, GeSi quantum dot superlattices, and strain-engineered nanomaterials. His work on cross-plane thermal conductivity reduction and self-assembly processes has advanced understanding of heat management in nanoscale devices and opened new pathways for applications in thermoelectrics and microelectronics. Professor Bernardi’s contributions extend to the design and characterization of nanostructures with tailored optical and electronic properties.
Professor Brij Mohan
Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal
Dr. Brij Briz Mohan is a senior researcher at the Centro de Química Estrutural, Institute of Molecular Sciences, Instituto Superior Técnico, Lisbon, and an internationally recognized scientist in chemistry and materials science. A global contributor to sensors, biosensors, and metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), he has published extensively on luminescent and electrochemical platforms for detecting food contaminants, environmental toxins, and cancer biomarkers, with citations placing him among Stanford University’s Top 2% most highly cited scientists. His pioneering studies on MOFs and COFs have advanced pollutant removal, water purification, and sustainable clean energy technologies including membraneless fuel cells and osmotic energy harvesting.
Professor Igor Aronson
Pennsylvania State University, USA
Professor Igor Aronson is a leading physicist whose work bridges biomedical engineering, chemistry, physics, and applied mathematics. His research explores soft matter, nonlinear dynamics, and active matter, with groundbreaking insights into collective phenomena such as bacterial turbulence, self-organized magnetic swimmers, and biological liquid crystals. He has also advanced theoretical and experimental models of cell motility, bio-hybrid systems, and “active inks” for 3D printing, pushing the frontiers of both living and synthetic matter. Professor Aronson is internationally recognized for his pioneering contributions to the physics of complex systems, honored with the Humboldt Research Award and other distinctions. His work continues to shape emerging fields at the intersection of fundamental physics and bio-applications.
Professor Kailiang Xu
Fudan University, P. R. China
Professor Xu is an internationally recognized biomedical engineer specializing in advanced ultrasound. His work spans quantitative bone ultrasound, ultrafast/ultra-resolution and 3D imaging, shear-wave elastography, and ultrasonic guided waves for non-invasive diagnostics. He pioneered transcranial ultrasound imaging and Lamb-wave dispersion analysis, advancing early detection of neurological and musculoskeletal disorders. Author of 140+ papers, he has received the EU Marie Curie Fellowship and multiple national science and technology awards in P. R. China.
Professor Ilya Vinnikov
Shanghai Jiao Tong University, P. R. China
Professor Vinnikov leads the Laboratory of Molecular Neurobiology in the School of Life Sciences and Biotechnology. His research investigates the role of non-coding RNAs in neuronal regulation, with applications to metabolic and neurodegenerative disorders such as obesity and Parkinson’s disease. Trained as a physician in Heidelberg, and having conducted research at the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), he integrates mouse models, patient samples, and functional genomics to understand how genetic, regulators drive complex neurological and metabolic traits.
Professor Evgeni Burnaev
Skoltech, Russian Federation
Professor Evgeny Burnaev is Director of the AI Center at Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech), Leading Research Fellow at AIRI, and Full Professor of Applied AI. Trained at MIPT with a Ph.D. in Physics, he has led AI projects for Airbus, SAFT, IHI, Huawei, and the Sahara Force India Formula 1 team. His research focuses on machine learning, predictive analytics, computer vision, and 3D reconstruction, with results published in: NeurIPS, ICML, and CVPR. He has received numerous honors, including the Moscow Government Prize and the Yandex Science Prize
CALL FOR ORAL TALKS ABSTRACTS + OPTIONAL PAPERS IN POST-CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
AIM 2026 – INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ADVANCES IN MICROFLUIDICS | + INNOVATION FORUM: ACADEMIA-INDUSTRY
As the inaugural flagship of the SciViD Conference Series, AIM 2026 is envisioned as a global platform for researchers, innovators, and industry leaders advancing the science and applications of microfluidics. The conference spans four thematic pillars — BIO (Biotechnology & Medicine), AGRI (AgriTech & Food), ENER (Food, Energy & Environment), and DEV/NANO (Devices & NanoTechnologies) — providing a comprehensive and interdisciplinary agenda. Alongside high-profile keynote and plenary lectures, AIM 2026 features technical sessions, hands-on workshops, and structured networking designed to foster both academic excellence and real-world innovation.
Distinctive Features of AIM 2026
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High-Profile Keynotes – Leading international scientists and innovators in microfluidics, soft matter, and nanotechnology will deliver keynote talks, elevating the conference’s prestige and global visibility.
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Interdisciplinary & Forward-Looking Scope – AIM goes beyond a traditional microfluidics meeting. It integrates Bio, Diagnostics & Medicine; AgriTech & Food Systems; Food, Energy & Environmental Solutions; and Devices & NanoTech, while embracing AI and innovation tools as cross-cutting enablers.
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Transparent & Open-Science Model – Organized under the SciViD + NanoTRIZ framework, AIM operates on a cost-recovery basis. Surplus funds are reinvested into open-access dissemination via SciViD video publications with DOIs, ensuring long-term benefits for participants and the global scientific community.
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Integration of Industry & Entrepreneurship – AIM is structured not only as an academic conference but also as an Innovation Forum connecting researchers, startups, corporations, and investors. Sessions address ethical publishing, AI tools, translation of discoveries into products, and pathways for entrepreneurship.
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Modern, Agile Identity – As a new flagship series, AIM represents a flexible, inclusive, and innovation-driven alternative to traditional academic conferences. By bridging science, engineering, and industry, it positions microfluidics as a transformative driver across multiple sectors.
SESSION 1 — BIO: Microfluidics for Biotechnology, Diagnostics & Medicine, Biomedical & clinical focus
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Single-Cell Analysis & Genomics – droplet barcoding, high-throughput single-cell profiling, applications in cancer, immunology, neuroscience.
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Organs-on-Chips & Tissue Engineering – drug-screening platforms, vascularization, biomechanical forces.
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Diagnostics & Point-of-Care – portable, low-cost assays, multiplex biomarker detection.
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Drug Delivery & Therapeutics – encapsulation of drugs/proteins, nanoparticle testing.
SESSION 2 — AGRI: Microfluidics for Agriculture & Food Production
Applied agricultural systems & nutritional biotechnology
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Agri-Diagnostics & Monitoring – soil, water, and crop testing; pesticide/herbicide biosensors.
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Food Safety & Supply Chain – contamination detection, freshness/shelf-life assays, farm-to-market monitoring.
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Encapsulation in Agri-Food Products – probiotics, vitamins, nutrient fortification, aroma/flavor release.
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Agri-Biotechnology & Synthetic Biology – engineered microbial/plant strains, biofertilizer and microalgae systems.
SESSION 3 — ENER: Microfluidics for Energy & Environmental Sustainability, Industrial, ecological, and energy applications
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Catalysis & Energy Conversion – microreactors for fuel cells, hydrogen generation, renewable energy pathways.
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Environmental Microfluidics – monitoring pollutants in water/air/soil, microclimate analysis.
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Sustainability & Circular Bioeconomy – waste valorization, green solvents, recycling processes.
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Food Engineering & Resource Efficiency (narrowed to sustainability context only) – microanalysis of nutritional compounds for sustainable diets, reducing food waste through resource-efficient processing.
SESSION 4 — DEV/NANO: Microfluidic Devices & Nanotechnologies
Foundational technologies & cross-cutting platforms
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Nanoparticle & Nanocrystal Synthesis – scalable continuous-flow systems.
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Functional Capsules & Emulsions – pharma, cosmetics, self-healing materials.
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Soft Matter & Colloidal Assembly – controlled self-assembly for photonic/electronic devices.
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Nano-/Pico-fluidics & Hybrid Devices – single-molecule studies, nanoscale channels, integration with AI/quantum technologies.
A LANDMARK EVENT - ADVANCING OPEN SCIENCE
Hosted in Brisbane, MiBAN 2026 will convene world-leading scientists, industry innovators, and policy-makers to explore the transformative potential of microfluidic technologies. This flagship symposium will highlight advances redefining healthcare, diagnostics, bioprocessing, sustainable agriculture, environmental monitoring, and nano-enabled manufacturing — all enabled by the precise manipulation of fluids at the microscale. By uniting academic excellence with industrial vision, MiBAN 2026 seeks to chart the pathways from discovery to innovation, establishing a global benchmark for collaboration and impact.
Designed with participants at the center, MiBAN 2026 integrates funding agencies, startups, industry partners, and actionable research ideas in a single venue. Matchmaking sessions, mentoring opportunities, and partnership pathways are paired with a strong commitment to open science — including DOI-indexed SciViD video proceedings — to maximize visibility, reproducibility, and real-world uptake. Contributors will be invited to publish post-conference video proceedings with SciViD, further amplifying global reach, clarity, and adoption.
INNOVATION FORUM: ACADEMIA–INDUSTRY TRANSLATION
MiBAN 2026 will conclude with a dedicated Innovation Forum on Academia–Industry Translation. Through keynote talks, case studies, and interactive panels, participants will explore how microfluidics can be advanced from patents and prototypes toward viable products and commercial pathways. Presenters will highlight strategies for bridging academic breakthroughs with market needs, covering intellectual property management, technology transfer, startup formation, industry partnerships, regulatory challenges, and funding mechanisms. Discussion will emphasize both opportunities and obstacles for early-career and senior researchers seeking to bring microfluidic technologies into agriculture, medicine, diagnostics, and nanotechnology. The forum is designed to provide practical, standards-aligned roadmaps that foster innovation, entrepreneurship, and successful commercialization across the global microfluidics community.
WHY PARTNER WITH MiBAN 2026
By partnering with MiBAN 2026, sponsors and collaborators gain:
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Direct access to global and Australian leaders shaping the future of microfluidics.
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Prominent brand exposure across conference sessions, publications, and outreach.
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Opportunities to connect with emerging talent, potential customers, and strategic collaborators.
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A trusted platform to showcase commitment to positioning Australia as a hub for microfluidics-driven innovation.
ABOUT THE ORGANIZER
MiBAN 2026 is a non-profit, cost-recovery event: registration fees are dedicated solely to essential expenses — venue, coffee breaks, banquet, and cultural activities — ensuring that benefits flow directly to participants. Any surplus will be reinvested into open-science initiatives, such as freely accessible video proceedings and shared community resources, with the goal of democratizing and decentralizing knowledge for lasting impact on science and society. The conference is convened with SciViD – The Publisher of Video Science and guided by independent international academic committees to ensure scientific rigor, transparency, and community-driven governance. Our mission is advanced through:
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Rigorous, collaborative inquiry into unresolved scientific challenges using systematic, cross-disciplinary approaches.
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A thematic mapping engine to chart research landscapes and identify actionable knowledge gaps.
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A full-cycle “science-to-product” pathway that accelerates translation from discovery to deployable solutions.
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Advanced training programs equipping researchers, innovators, and students with practical, industry-relevant skills.
SCIVID - The PUBLISHER OF VIDEO SCIENCE
AIM 2026 is hosted under SciViD, the pioneering peer-reviewed, open-access platform for video science. SciViD vividly communicates experiments, methods, and discoveries through video-enhanced papers, ensuring clarity, reproducibility, and accessibility. The article processing charge is already included in the conference fee, allowing participants to publish without additional cost.
Conference Proceedings will be published in a Special Issue of the Journal of Video Science:
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Each contribution will receive a DOI and permanent online publication.
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Indexed as part of the official journal record for visibility and citability.
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Authors may submit either a short extended abstract (2–4 pages) or a full paper (6–12 pages).
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Peer review ensures academic quality and compliance with indexing standards.
Selected manuscripts and presentations may also be invited for transformation into video papers, showcasing the power of visual communication in science.
09:30 - 11: 00
Main Hall
KEYNOTE TALK - Microfluidics at the Frontier of Diagnostics and Personalized Medicine
Speaker: Professor [TBD]
11:30 - 12:00
Break
12:00 - 13:00
Room 1
KEYNOTE TALK: Lab-on-a-Chip: From Proof-of-Concept to Clinical Reality
Speaker: Professor [TBD]
13:00 - 14:00
Lunch
14:00 - 15:00
Room 1
Droplet Microfluidics for Rapid Point-of-Care Testing
Speaker: Professor [TBD]
Room 2
Digital Microfluidics for High-Throughput Biomedical Screening
Speaker: Professor [TBD]
15:00 - 15:30
Break
15:30 - 16:30
Room 1
Organs-on-Chip: Bridging the Gap Between Models and Medicine
Speaker: Professor [TBD]
Room 2
Smart Microcapsules for Origin of Life Research
Speaker: Professor [TBD]
16:30 - 17:30
Room 1
Microfluidic Platforms for Drug Discovery and Delivery
Speaker: Professor [TBD]
17:30 - 18:30
Banquet
THE CONFERENCE AGENDA (to be finalized)
DAY 1 - MICROFLUIDICS for Biotech; DAY 2 - MICROFLUIDICS for AgTech; DAY 3: MICROFLUIDICS for Nanotech ---> DAY 4: INNOVATION FORUM: Ethical Publishing with AI
OUR SPONSORS
RESOURCES
STORY OF CONFERENCE SERIES
REQUEST FOR AN INVITATION LETTER FOR A VISA
INFORMATION FOR SPONSORS
INFORMATION ABOUT BRISBANE
HOW TO GET FROM BRISBANE AIRPORT TO HOTEL/VENUE
CULTURAL PROGRAM OVERVIEW