2025 Structural Superlubricity Conference (SSL 2025)
Conference Background
Structural Superlubricity (SSL) is a groundbreaking field, defining nearly frictionless and wearless interactions between atomically smooth surfaces, primarily governed by van der Waals forces and other non-bonding interactions. The potential applications of SSL in functional devices and industrial equipment are vast, promising innovative technologies and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration in mechanics, physics, materials science, electronics, and more.
SSL2025 is a continuation of the Second International Conference on Structural Superlubricity, held in Shenzhen in October 2019. The past few years have witnessed rapid progress in SSL and related areas due to breakthroughs in material synthesis and device design. Innovative concepts such as sliding micro/nano-generators, sliding ferroelectrics, sliding resonators, and mechanically reconfigurable devices have been proposed and demonstrated. However, challenges remain for widespread applications. In addition, some fundamental properties of SSL, as well as the underlying physics of SSL-enabled devices, have not been well clarified. There are wide opportunities in fundamental research and technology development that are worth further exploration and investigation.
The goal of SSL2025 is to bring together leading scientists in the field of SSL and related fields from around the world. We hope to provide an intensive and stimulating discussion of important recent scientific and technological advances, highlight key unresolved issues, and promote future developments and collaborations. This conference will also serve as a platform for developing interaction between leading researchers and industry experts.
SSL2025 is a continuation of the Second International Conference on Structural Superlubricity, held in Shenzhen in October 2019. The past few years have witnessed rapid progress in SSL and related areas due to breakthroughs in material synthesis and device design. Innovative concepts such as sliding micro/nano-generators, sliding ferroelectrics, sliding resonators, and mechanically reconfigurable devices have been proposed and demonstrated. However, challenges remain for widespread applications. In addition, some fundamental properties of SSL, as well as the underlying physics of SSL-enabled devices, have not been well clarified. There are wide opportunities in fundamental research and technology development that are worth further exploration and investigation.
The goal of SSL2025 is to bring together leading scientists in the field of SSL and related fields from around the world. We hope to provide an intensive and stimulating discussion of important recent scientific and technological advances, highlight key unresolved issues, and promote future developments and collaborations. This conference will also serve as a platform for developing interaction between leading researchers and industry experts.
01. Conference organization
Organizers
Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School
Institute of Superlubricity Technology, Research Institute of Tsinghua University in Shenzhen
School of Aerospace Engineering, Tsinghua University
Host
Center of Double Helix, Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University
FrictionX Co. Ltd.
Co-organizer
The Chinese Society of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (CSTAM)
Chinese Society of Micro-nano Technology
State Key Laboratory of Tribology In Advanced Equipment
State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication
State Key Laboratory of High-performance Precision Manufacturing
Conference Chairs
Quanshui Zheng
Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, China
Michael Urbakh
Tel Aviv University, Israel
Sheng Liu
The Institute of Technological Sciences of Wuhan University,China
Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School
Institute of Superlubricity Technology, Research Institute of Tsinghua University in Shenzhen
School of Aerospace Engineering, Tsinghua University
Host
Center of Double Helix, Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University
FrictionX Co. Ltd.
Co-organizer
The Chinese Society of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (CSTAM)
Chinese Society of Micro-nano Technology
State Key Laboratory of Tribology In Advanced Equipment
State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication
State Key Laboratory of High-performance Precision Manufacturing
Conference Chairs
Quanshui Zheng
Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, China
Michael Urbakh
Tel Aviv University, Israel
Sheng Liu
The Institute of Technological Sciences of Wuhan University,China
Guest Speakers
（The list of guest speakers is sorted by last name）
02. Meeting details
Dates: January 19-22, 2025Location: C310, International building l, Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, University Town of Shenzhen, Nanshan District, Shenzhen 518055 P.R. China
Conference Schedule for SSL 2025
Schedule highlightsFlash Group
The Flash Presentation session will be set between the keynote speeches in the morning, providing scholars with the opportunity to present their academic progress during the conference. This session aims to help all participants quickly access cutting-edge research advancements. Each presenter will have 3 to 5 minutes to concisely showcase their latest research findings and innovative ideas. This segment is open for submissions from all conference attendees.
Roundtable
The Roundtable will feature renowned scholars, industry representatives, and leaders from relevant institutions. Discussions will focus on non-consensus issues in structural superlubricity and related fields, addressing key challenges and future development directions, as well as widely concerned academic and technical issues.
Young Scholars/Students Forum
The Young Scholars/Students Forum provides academic reporting and academic exchange opportunities for scholars/postdoctoral fellows/graduate students in the early stages of their careers, as well as builds a bridge for them to communicate with top scholars in the field.
Release of corporate needs and issues
This session aims to bridge the gap between academia and industry. Renowned domestic and international companies will present their demands in the application of structural superlubricity and related technologies. They will invite attending experts to propose innovative solutions, providing a platform for future collaboration and communication.
03. Conference registration
Registration feeOrdinary representative：
Before November 30 (inclusive): 2500 yuan/person (early bird price)
After December 01 (inclusive): 3000 yuan/person
Student representative：
Before November 30 (inclusive): 1500 yuan/person (early bird price)
After December 01 (inclusive): 2000 yuan/person
Transportation and accommodation costs are at your own expense.
Payment method
(1) Reconciliation of public accounts
Receiving account: Frictionx Co. Ltd.
Account number: 8110 3010 1360 0483 514
Bank Name: CITIC Bank
Bank Short Name: CITIC
Branch Name: China CITIC Bank Corporation Limited Shenzhen Overseas Chinese Town Sub-branch
Branch CNAPS Code: 302584044237 Remarks fill in: SSL +name + phone number + number of people
(2) On-site payment
After completing the registration, you can scan the QR code on site to complete the payment.
invoice
Representatives who report to the site and pay the registration fee will receive the electronic invoice according to the notice of the conference team at that time.
Registration channel
(1) Please send your submission to SSL2025@frictionx. technology.
Please indicate: name, organization, topic of the report, telephone number, email address, subject of submission (mechanics and physics, materials, devices, others), type of report (oral report/poster).
(2) The document format requirements for the abstract of the submitted paper are. doc or. docx file.
On the A4 page, the text of the abstract uses the lower fourth font, and the total number of words in English is 400~600 words.
04. Hotel recommendation
Recommended surrounding hotels：Sheraton Bolin Tianrui Hotel, No. 4088, Liuxian Avenue, Nanshan District, Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province, about 3.2 km
Atour Hotel (University City Subway Station Branch), Building 20, Pingshan Industrial Park, No. 1283, Liuxian Avenue, Pingshan Community, Taoyuan Street, Nanshan District, about 2.6 km
Vienna Hotel (Shenzhen University City Branch), No. 49, Pingshan 1st Road, Pingshan Village, Taoyuan Street, Nanshan District, about 1.8 km
Warm reminder：
This meeting is relatively close to the Spring Festival, so guests are requested to plan their travel methods in advance.
05. Conference contact
Conference Consultation: Mr. Li, 0755-86971824, yao.li@sz.tsinghua.edu.cn
Invoicing consultation:
Mr. Ouyang, 18666222090, financial@frictionx.tech
Submission Consultation:
Mr. Wang, 18605998420, wyly21@mails.tsinghua.edu.cn
