SpinX 2024 : Harnessing Spintronics for Tomorrow's Technology.
December 9 (Mon.) - 10 (Tue.), 2024. Katahira Campus, Tohoku University, Sendai, JAPAN (See Below for details)
Program Theme
Spintronics, as a transformative technology, has emerged as a cornerstone for next-generation device innovation, encompassing data storage, neuromorphic computing, and high-speed logic devices. By exploring spin-based phenomena and leveraging cutting-edge material science, spintronics offers the potential to revolutionize modern electronics with energy-efficient and scalable solutions.
SpinX 2024: Harnessing Spintronics for Device Technology aims to convene an international cohort of leading scientists, engineers, and innovators working in the field of spintronics to foster collaboration, share breakthroughs, and inspire future developments. From fundamental physics to cutting-edge applications, this international seminar will delve into the interplay between spin dynamics, advanced materials, and scalable device architectures.
Jointly funded by FRIS and JST-ASPIRE, SpinX 2024 will be held in Sendai, Japan, and will feature five keynote speakers from diverse institutions alongside invited speakers from various countries. With a focus on fostering collaborations, the seminar is designed to highlight groundbreaking research while inspiring future innovations.
Program Overview
The meeting is structured around four thematic sessions, reflecting the critical areas of spintronics research and development:
Session 1 : Magnonics – Harnessing spin waves for data transfer and signal processing.
Session 2: Neuromorphic Computing – Bridging artificial intelligence and spintronic devices.
Session 3: Spin-Orbit Torque – Exploring novel phenomena and applications in spin current manipulation.
Session 4: Skyrmionics – Advancing the frontier of magnetic skyrmions for high-density memory and logic devices.
Topics Covered
The seminar will address a range of cutting-edge topics, including:
Magnonics
Spintronics Computing
Spin-Orbit Torque Mechanisms
Skyrmion Dynamics and Applications
Neuromorphic Computing
Advanced Spintronic Materials
Energy-Efficient Devices
By uniting diverse perspectives, SpinX 2024 seeks to serve as a catalyst for new collaborations and groundbreaking discoveries. This meeting provides an unparalleled opportunity for participants to engage with experts, exchange ideas, and explore the future potential of spintronics in revolutionizing device technology.
Meet your Keynote speakers
The program features five distinguished keynote speakers, including prominent leaders in the field of spintronics who will deliver insights into cutting-edge research and technological applications.
Prof. Johan Åkerman
Professor of Experimental Physics (spintronics), University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
Also at CSIS and RIEC, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan
Prof. Hide Kurebayashi
Professor of Physics London Centre for Nanotechnology, University College London, London, UK
Prof. Takuya Satoh
Professor, Department of Physics, Institute of Science Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Prof. Shinichiro Seki
Professor, Faculty of Engineeering, University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Prof. Tomohiro Taniguchi
Research Team Leader, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Tsukuba, Japan
Program at Glance
Day 1: December 9, 2024
10:00 - 10:20: Registration & Welcome
10:20 - 10:30: Opening Remarks
10:30 - 12:10: Session 1: Computing I
Speakers: Jack Gartside, Tomohiro Taniguchi, Aurélien Lagarrigue, Nuno Cacoilo12:10 - 13:30: Lunch
13:30 - 15:30: Session 2: Magnonics I
Speakers: Yoichi Shiota, Yoichi Nii, Ping Tang, Taichi Goto15:30 - 15:50: Coffee break
15:50 - 18:20: Session 3: Spin-Orbit Torque/Spin Pumping/SHNOs
Keynote: Hide Kurebayashi, Speakers: Akash Kumar, Nilamani Behera, Raghav Sharma, Kacho Imtiyaz Ali Khan19:00 - 21:00: Seminar Dinner
Day 2: December 10, 2024
9:30 - 11:15: Session 4: Magnonics II
Speakers: Takuya Taniguchi, Takahiro Chiba, Daigo Oue, Carmen del Pino Batlles11:15 - 11:30: Coffee Break
11:30 - 12:40: Session 4 (Continued) : Magnonics
Keynote: Takuya Satoh, Speakers: Ryuhei Kohno12:40- 13:40: Lunch
13:40 - 14:50: Session 5: Skyrmionics
Keynote: Shinichiro Seki, Speakers: Naveen Sisodia14:50 - 15:15: Group Photo + Break
15:15 - 17:30: Session 6: Computing II
Keynote: Johan Åkerman, Speakers: Satoshi Iihama, Sahel Ashhab, Zhiqiang Liao, De Zoysa Vihanga17:30-17:40 : Closing Remarks
Program Venue
Place: Conference Room, 4F, Laboratory for Nanoelectronics and Spintronics, Research Institute of Electrical Communication, Tohoku University, 2-1-1 Katahira, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8577, JAPAN
From Sendai Airport
By taxi: About 60 minutes from Sendai Airport to Katahira Campus
By Sendai Airport Access Line: About 25 minutes from Sendai Airport to JR Sendai Station
From JR Sendai Station
On foot: About 20 minutes from JR Sendai Station
By taxi: About 5minutes from JR Sendai Station
Organizers
Aakanksha Sud
(Assistant Professor, Frontier Research Institute for Interdisciplinary Sciences, Tohoku University)
email: sud.aakanksha.c3_at_tohoku.ac.jp ( replace _at_ with @)
Shunsuke Fukami
(Professor, Research Institute of Electrical Communication, Tohoku University)
email : shunsuke.fukami.c8_at_tohoku.ac.jp ( replace _at_ with @)
Advisors:
Yohei Koyama
(Associate Professor, Frontier Research Institute for Interdisciplinary Sciences, Tohoku University)
Yuta Yamane
(Assistant Professor, Frontier Research Institute for Interdisciplinary Sciences, Tohoku University)
