Professor Shinya Hayami Kumamoto University, Japan Distinguished Keynote Speaker, ICAN 2027

Professor Shinya Hayami is a Professor at Kumamoto University whose research spans functional materials, coordination compounds, graphene-related materials and emerging applications in agriculture and environmental technologies. His work is relevant to ICAN 2027 through the use of nanoscale materials and composite design to create functional systems with responsive, catalytic or biological performance. His research on graphene-based materials for agricultural applications highlights how advanced nanomaterials can address sustainability challenges beyond traditional engineering fields. This perspective fits ICAN 2027’s broad focus on functional nanocomposites, materials innovation and real-world applications.