The workshop will be held in The Westin Chosun, Busan, South Korea from Oct. 22 till 23, 2018. The workshop covers fundamentals of functional materials (i.e. complex oxide heterostructures, 2D materials, and their interfaces) as well as energy-related applications of functional properties (i.e. thermoelectrics, solid oxide fuel cells and solar photovoltaic cells). We will cover both experimental and theoretical aspects of the topics. The goal of this workshop is to provide a platform to present and discuss recent advances in the growth, characterization, material design, and property prediction and optimization of functional materials and to bring together researchers, scientists and students to exchange ideas and to foster collaborations. We are looking forward to meeting you in Busan.