Flow Chemistry Asia 2026 - Shenzhen, China
Date: Saturday June 6, 2026 - Sunday June 7, 2026
Location: Shenzhen, China
Confirmed Speakers
C. Oliver Kappe, Professor, University of Graz
Scientific Director, Center for Continuous Flow Synthesis and Processing, Austria
Fanfu Guan, Senior Scientist, Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd.
Hua Chao Jun, General Manager, Zhejiang Brilliance Technology Co., Ltd.
Liangliang Lin, Associate Professor, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University
Shengyang Tao, Dean and Professor, School of Chemistry, Dalian University of Technology
Yuanhai Su, Professor, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Christophe Len, Professor, Chimie ParisTech, CNRS, France
Guangsheng Luo, Professor & Member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Director - State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, China -- Conference Co-Chairperson
Kai Wang, Associate Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, China
Meichen Luo, Technical Sales Engineer, Hangzhou Jingjin Technology Co., Ltd.
Volker Hessel, Professor, Adelaide University -- Conference Co-Chairperson
Dong-Pyo Kim, Changjiang Scholar 長江學者, Intelligent Microfluidics for Advanced Theranostics Lab, Harbin Institute of Technology
Haiyu Wang, Application Director, OU SHISHENG (BEIJING) TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
Liangfeng Guo, Chemometrics Lead Scientist, Paeonia Innovations
Paul Watts, Research Chair in Microfluidic Bio/Chemical Processing, Nelson Mandela University, South Africa -- Conference Co-Chairperson
Wai Chung Fu, Assistant Professor, City University of Hong Kong
Overview of the Conference
SelectBIO Flow Chemistry Asia 2026 is being held June 6 - 7, 2026 in Shenzhen, China.
Shenzhen is the perfect host city for this conference drawing upon its extensive infrastructure focused on technology development plus vast connections to researchers and companies across China.
This Conference brings together academics and companies from across China, from across Asia/Pacific, plus Western Europe. This venue provides excellent networking opportunities for academic collaborations plus business development efforts for emerging and established companies.
SelectBIO is honored to welcome the following Esteemed Conference Co-Chairpersons:
Professor Guangsheng Luo -- Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University - China
Professor Paul Watts, Research Chair in Microfluidic Bio/Chemical Processing, Nelson Mandela University - South Africa
Professor Volker Hessel, Professor, Adelaide University, Australia
The conference features exhibitors showcasing companies from around the world engaging with the participants -- the commercial program of this conference is fully-integrated with the scientific program.
The conference features scientific presentations, company technology spotlight presentations, exhibits, meals and networking events designed to foster collaboration and business development.
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Abstract Submission for Oral Presentations and Posters
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Oral Presentation Abstract Submission Deadline: April 15, 2026
Poster Presentation Abstract Submission Deadline: May 15, 2026
Agenda Topics Covered at this Conference
3D-Printed Flow Reactors
Devices and Engineering for Flow Chemistry and Instrumentation Platforms
Electrochemistry and Photochemistry in Flow Format
Industrial Processes and API Synthesis
Manufacturing Innovations in API Synthesis and Flow Chemistry
Microfluidics and its Impact on the Development of Flow Chemistry
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Flow Chemistry Asia 2026 Shenzhen, China - Conference Venue
SelectBIO is pleased to host this conference at the following venue in Shenzhen, China:
Shenzhen Naive S Hotel（Xili Metro Station)
NAIVE S HOTEL,
No. 1378 Liuxian Avenue, Xili Street, Nanshan District, Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province, China
**The Hotel is 35-minutes Driving Time from Shenzhen Airport**
Please book your hotel accommodation and if you have any questions, please contact Jeff Fan via e-mail -- the SelectBIO group rate is RMB450 per night which includes1-breakfast.
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深圳西麗奈威S飯店（萬科雲城店）
NAIVE S Hotel (Vanke Cloud City) Xili, Shenzhen
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西麗街道麗城社區留仙大道1378號南國麗城1棟
Building 1, Nanguo Licheng, No. 1378 Liuxian Avenue, Licheng Community, Xili Subdistrict, Nanshan District, Shenzhen
五樓會議廳
5th floor ballroom -- this is where the conference takes place
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Agenda Topics
3D-Printed Flow Reactors
Devices and Engineering for Flow Chemistry and Instrumentation Platforms
Electrochemistry and Photochemistry in Flow Format
Industrial Processes and API Synthesis
Manufacturing Innovations in API Synthesis and Flow Chemistry
Microfluidics and its Impact on the Development of Flow Chemistry
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C. Oliver Kappe, Professor, University of Graz, Scientific Director, Center for Continuous Flow Synthesis and Processing
C. Oliver Kappe Biographical Sketch
C. Oliver Kappe received his undergraduate and graduate education at the University of Graz. After periods of postdoctoral research work at the University of Queensland and at Emory University, he moved back to the University of Graz in 1996 to start his independent academic career. In 1999 he became Associate Professor and in 2011 was appointed Full Professor for “Technology of Organic Synthesis” at the University of Graz. Professor Kappe has an extensive general experience and a 25 year track record in synthetic and physical organic chemistry, process intensification using batch microwave technology and flow chemistry/microreaction technology, communicated in ~400 scientific publications (WoS h-Index 72). His current research interests involve continuous flow chemistry, API manufacturing, and process intensification technologies.
Christophe Len, Professor, Chimie ParisTech, CNRS
Christophe Len Biographical Sketch
Prof. Dr. Christophe Len received his Ph.D. in 1995 from the Université de Picardie Jules Verne followed by a post-doctoral fellow at the University of Hull (UK). In 1997, he became assistant Professor at UPJV and was promoted to full Professor in 2004 at the Université de Poitiers (France). In 2010, he moved as full Professor to the Université de Technologie de Compiègne – UTC (France). Since 2017, he has developed his research at Chimie ParisTech (France). He has published ~ 280 original publications and review articles, 13 book chapters, and 11 patents (H 53, 9189 citations, Scopus). Among recent awards and recognition to his scientific career, he was promoted Honorary Professor of the University of Hull, England (2012–2018), Honorary Professor at the University of Delhi, India (2022), Honorary Professor at the Xi’an Jiaotong University, China (2022-2028) and Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC, 2015). In 2017, he was honored with the 2017 Glycerine Innovation Award sponsored by the American Cleaning Institute and the National Biodiesel Board. His current research explores organic chemistry and continuous flow.
Dong-Pyo Kim, Changjiang Scholar 長江學者, Intelligent Microfluidics for Advanced Theranostics Lab, Harbin Institute of Technology
Dong-Pyo Kim Biographical Sketch
Professor Kim joined HIT-Shenzhen as a Changjiang professor in 2025, following a career as a Yonsan Chaired professor at POSTECH in Korea. He trained in Chemistry for a Ph.D. and a postdoctoral fellowship in Mat. Eng., eventually shifting to microfluidic processes for various synthetic chemistries (APIs, DDS). And he expanded into AI-based autonomous and integrated processes for manufacturing biopharmaceuticals. With over 350 publications and 50 patents, he is recognized through prestigious awards: Henry McGee Lecturer(Virginia State Univ., 2021), Academic Excellence Award(Korean Chemical Society, 2017), Severo Ochoa Visiting Fellowship(Spain, 2017), POSTECHIAN of the Year(2016), The Scientist of the Month(NRF, 2016).
Fanfu Guan, Senior Scientist, Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd.
Fanfu Guan Biographical Sketch
Fanfu Guan received his BSc degree from Hongkong Polytechnic University. After obtaining his master degree from Polytechnic Institute of Toulouse in 2017, he got his PhD degree from University of Leeds in 2021, under the supervision of Prof. John Blacker and Prof. Xumu Zhang. He joined Hengrui Pharmaceuticals as the head of flow chemistry team in October 2021. He led the development and construction of multiple commercial-scale GMP flow chemistry processes with annual hundred tons capacities, including flash chemistry, fixed-bed hydrogenation, oxidation and nanoparticle production. His research focuses on flow chemistry, continuous manufacturing, transition metal catalysis, drug formulation and mechanistic investigation. He has published 11 peer-reviewed papers in Angewandte Chemie, Reaction chemistry and Engineering, Chemical Science and so on.
Guangsheng Luo, Professor, Tsinghua University, China -- Conference Co-Chairperson
Guangsheng Luo Biographical Sketch
Professor Guangsheng Luo is a Cheung Kong distinguished professor and Head of State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering. He received his Ph.D. and B.Sc. degrees in 1993 and 1988, respectively, both from Tsinghua University. His research interests include microstructured chemical systems, separation science and technology, and functional materials. He has published more than 300 papers in peer-reviewed journals and holds more than 100 Chinese patents. He was awarded the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars, and he is the recipient of several awards, including the second prize of China State Technological Invention Award. His is also a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry.
Haiyu Wang, Application Director, OU SHISHENG (BEIJING) TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
Haiyu Wang Biographical Sketch
Haiyu Wang has more than ten years of experience in the field of flow chemistry, focusing on process optimization and industrialization. He led the establishment of Oushisheng's application technology system, promoted the wide application of core products, and accumulated hundreds of industry cases. He has participated in many high-end domestic and foreign industry conferences and delivered speeches, sharing technical achievements and practical experience. He has also received authoritative industry experts, helped optimize the direction of technological R&D, and promoted the localization of China's flow chemistry equipment.
Hua Chao Jun, General Manager, Zhejiang Brilliance Technology Co., Ltd.
Hua Chao Jun Biographical Sketch
Senior Engineer, Zhejiang Provincial Science and Technology Expert, Ph.D. from East China University of Science and Technology, and Hangzhou High-Level Talent. Research expertise includes continuous flow process development for fine chemical synthesis and pharmaceutical production, customized development of high-end continuous flow equipment, and intelligent microchannel development and manufacturing. Currently serves as Chairman of Taizhou Pharmaceutical and Chemical Industry Association and Chairman of Taizhou Bay Industry-Education Integration Alliance. Has led multiple pharmaceutical chemical continuous production and process equipment development projects, conducting extensive research in continuous flow and microchannel technologies. Currently undertaking the provincial-level major research project "Development of Novel Continuous Hydrogenation Processes" under Zhejiang Provincial Emergency Management Department. Responsible for technology transfer projects on microchannel continuous flow processes and equipment from East China University of Science and Technology, East China Normal University, and Central South University. Has achieved a series of research outcomes, including four first-author publications in SCI-indexed journals and obtained 102 national patents (30 invention patents, 25 authorized invention patents).
Kai Wang, Associate Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, China
Kai Wang Biographical Sketch
Professor Kai Wang obtained his PhD degree in 2010 from Tsinghua University, Beijing, China. During 2015 to 2016, he worked as a visiting scholar in Department of Chemical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is now working as an associate professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering Tsinghua University. His research interest is flow chemistry and electrochemical synthesis.
Liangfeng Guo, Chemometrics Lead Scientist, Paeonia Innovations
Liangfeng Guo Biographical Sketch
Dr. Liangfeng Guo serves as the Chemometrics Lead Scientist at Paeonia Innovations, Singapore, where he directs data-driven methodologies in analytical chemistry. He earned his PhD in Chemical Engineering from the National University of Singapore and possesses over 20 years of specialized expertise in chemometrics, spectroscopy, and advanced data analytics. Prior to his current role, Dr. Guo was a Senior Research Scientist at A*STAR’s Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy & Environment (ISCE2). There, he led pioneering initiatives in sustainable process development and spectral analysis. As the Principal Investigator for several industry-collaborative grants within Singapore’s pharmaceutical sector, he specialized in applying chemometric and spectroscopic methods to enhance process understanding during the transition to continuous manufacturing.
Liangliang Lin, Associate Professor, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University
Liangliang Lin Biographical Sketch
Liangliang Lin received his bachelor’s degree from Hefei University of Technology (2010), master's degree from Zhejiang University (2013), and his PhD degree from Eindhoven University of Technology (2018). He is currently a faculty member and group leader in the School of Chemical and Material Engineering at Jiangnan University. His research focuses on plasma technology, microreactors, and process intensification. He has led several research projects, including General and Youth Programs of the National Natural Science Foundation of China, as well as the Youth Program of the Jiangsu Provincial Natural Science Foundation. He has authored over 80 SCI-indexed papers in leading international journals such as AIChE J, Chem Eng Sci, and I&ECR. He holds two US patents and 15 Chinese patents for invention. He has also been recognized through prestigious talent programs, including the Jiangsu Province “333 High-Level Talent Cultivation” Project and the Jiangsu Province “Innovation and Entrepreneurship Doctor” Program.
Meichen Luo, Technical Sales Engineer, Hangzhou Jingjin Technology Co., Ltd.
Meichen Luo Biographical Sketch
Luo focuses on the technical sales and market development of Hangzhou Jingjin Technology's products. With a background in chemical engineering, she works with clients across a range of industries to address their fluid delivery needs. Since joining Jingjin, she has supported many customers in the chemical and pharmaceutical sectors with pump selection, scheme design, and precision feeding solutions. She is appreciated by clients for her technical support and responsive service.
Paul Watts, Distinguished Professor and Research Chair, Nelson Mandela University, South Africa -- Conference Co-Chairperson
Paul Watts Biographical Sketch
Professor Paul Watts started his career as a lecturer at the University of Hull in 2002, being promoted to full professor in 2011. At the University of Hull he led the micro reactor and flow technology group. In February 2013, he moved to Nelson Mandela University to hold the Distinguished Professorship and Research Chair in Microfluidic Bio/Chemical Processing. He has published of over 120 highly cited papers. He strongly believes that scientists should conduct research that impacts society; the biggest project underway involves the local production of key drugs as the morbidity and mortality from major diseases are much more devastating in Africa than in other regions of the world. The vision is that new technology will be used within South Africa to manufacture generic drugs; this could create jobs and a new manufacturing industry within the country.
Shengyang Tao, Dean and Professor, School of Chemistry, Dalian University of Technology
Shengyang Tao Biographical Sketch
Shengyang Tao is a professor and doctoral supervisor at Dalian University of Technology. He studied chemistry at Tsinghua University from 2000 to 2008, receiving both his bachelor’s and doctoral degrees. Since 2008, he has worked at Dalian University of Technology, where he currently serves as Dean of the School of Chemistry. He was recognized as a Young Scholar in the Ministry of Education’s “Chang Jiang Scholars Program.” His research focuses on interdisciplinary fields including microfluidics, continuous-flow reactions, and digital and intelligent chemistry. Professor Tao has published over 120 papers in internationally renowned journals and authored or co‑authored seven textbooks and monographs. He has led more than 20 research projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, national key research programs, and industrial collaborations. Additionally, he serves as a committee member of the Microchemical Technology and Intelligent Manufacturing divisions of the Chemical Industry and Engineering Society of China, is on the inaugural Editorial Board for Popular Science Education of Chemical Communications under the Chinese Chemical Society, directs the Dalian Key Laboratory of Intelligent Chemistry, serves as Vice President of the Liaoning Society of Petroleum and Petrochemical Engineering, and is Independent Director of Shenyang Chemical Co., Ltd.
Volker Hessel, Professor, Adelaide University -- Conference Co-Chairperson
Volker Hessel Biographical Sketch
Professor Volker Hessel studied chemistry at Mainz University/D. 1994: Institut für Mikrotechnik Mainz/Germany (Director R&D); 2005: Professor Eindhoven University of Technology/NL; 2018: Deputy Dean (Research), Professor University of Adelaide, Australia; 2019: part-time professor University of Warwick/UK.
He is author of 678 peer-reviewed publications (h-index: 90; >37,000 citations). He received the AIChE Excellence in Process Development Research Award, IUPAC ThalesNano Prize in Flow Chemistry. He is program lead in the ARC Centre of Excellence Plants for Space (P4S), and is Research Director of the Andy Thomas Centre for Space Resources. He received several EU’s research excellence grants (ERC Advanced/Proof of Concept/Synergy, FET OPEN). He is a member on the College of Experts for the National Research Foundation (NRF) within the Prime Minister’s Office."
Wai Chung Fu, Assistant Professor, City University of Hong Kong
Wai Chung Fu Biographical Sketch
Born and raised in Hong Kong, Wai Chung earned his B.Sc. (Honours) in Chemistry from Hong Kong Baptist University and his PhD from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU). During his graduate studies with Professor Fuk Yee Kwong at PolyU, he focused on the development of phosphine ligands and challenging Pd-catalyzed coupling reactions. In 2018, he joined Professor Timothy F. Jamison’s lab at MIT as a Croucher Postdoctoral Fellow, where he developed a modular continuous flow synthesis of Imatinib and discovered novel reactivity in Wittig intermediates. He then returned to Hong Kong in 2020 and became a research assistant professor at PolyU. In July 2023, he was appointed as Assistant Professor of Chemistry at City University of Hong Kong. His current research interests include synthetic methodologies, and the discovery and application of new chemical reactions in continuous flow.
Yuanhai Su, Professor, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Yuanhai Su Biographical Sketch
Yuanhai Su is a Professor at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Humboldt Fellow and Marie Curie Fellow. His research focuses on microreactor technology, flow chemistry, and pharmaceutical engineering. He has published over 110 SCI papers in journals such as Nat Cataly, Nat Protoc, AIChE J and Chem Eng J, led key national and industrial projects (including ten-thousand-ton-scale production of pharmaceutical intermediates), serves as Associate Editor of Frontiers in Chemistry and Consulting Editor in Journal of Flow Chemistry.
08:00
6 June 2026
Registration - Exhibit Foyer
Conference Registration
Conference Registration, Materials Pick-Up, Coffee, Tea and Networking
09:00
6 June 2026
5th Floor Banquet/Meeting Room
Chairperson Welcome
Guangsheng Luo, Professor and Member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Department of Chemical Engineering, Director - State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, China -- Conference Co-Chairperson
Welcome and Introduction by Conference Co-Chairperson
09:10
6 June 2026
5th Floor Banquet/Meeting Room
Chairperson Welcome
Paul Watts, Research Chair in Microfluidic Bio/Chemical Processing, Nelson Mandela University, South Africa -- Conference Co-Chairperson
Welcome and Introduction by Conference Co-Chairperson
09:20
6 June 2026
5th Floor Banquet/Meeting Room
Chairperson Welcome
Volker Hessel, Professor, Adelaide University, Australia -- Conference Co-Chairperson
Welcome and Introduction by Conference Co-Chairperson
09:30
6 June 2026
5th Floor Banquet/Meeting Room
Opening Keynote Presentation
C. Oliver Kappe, Professor, University of Graz
Scientific Director, Center for Continuous Flow Synthesis and Processing, Austria
Scaling Mechanochemistry via Continuous Bead Milling Technology
Mechanochemistry offers significant potential to improve the efficiency, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness of pharmaceutical manufacturing. However, many mechanochemical approaches remain at relatively low technology readiness levels and lack the chemical intensity required for industrial implementation. In this lecture we examine a technology referred to as bead milling as promising method to scale mechanochemistry from lab to production scale. In addition to presenting several recent literature examples, a recent case study from our labs will be highlighted where an amidation reaction was scaled from gram scale using ball milling equipment to multikilogram scale employing commercially available bead mills of different sizes/volumes.
10:15
6 June 2026
5th Floor Banquet/Meeting Room
Keynote Presentation
Dong-Pyo Kim, Changjiang Scholar 長江學者, Intelligent Microfluidics for Advanced Theranostics Lab, Harbin Institute of Technology, China
Harnessing Microfluidics & Flow Chemistry: A Precision Toolset from Synthesis to Nanomaterials
The paradigm of chemical synthesis is shifting from traditional batch-based methods to precision-controlled flow systems. This seminar presents recent breakthroughs in Microfluidics and Flow Chemistry and their transformative impact on the production of micro-, nano-particles, and nanomaterials. I will first discuss our expertise in ultrafast reaction control and rapid synthesis of nanomaterials through precisely controlled processes. Recently, we have focused on AI-based autonomous discovery platforms, where machine learning and microfluidics work in tandem. This system enables precise control of parameters—such as injection rate, concentration, temperature, and reagent mixing ratios—to autonomously design the optimal structure and function of target materials. Furthermore, the sealed microflow reactors enable the conduct of novel chemistry at harsh conditions. In the final part, I will share perspectives on how these AI-driven microfluidic tools can support the precise manufacturing of next-generation drug delivery systems for advanced theranostics.
10:45
6 June 2026
5th Floor Banquet/Meeting Room
Technology Spotlight Presentation
Haiyu Wang, Application Director, OU SHISHENG (BEIJING) TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., China
Independent and Controllable • Intelligent Innovation for the Future — Core Technologies and Application Practices of Flow Chemistry by OU SHISHENG
Flow Chemistry Asia 2026 focuses on core topics such as 3D printed reactors and microfluidics. As a leading domestic provider of flow chemistry solutions, Oushisheng has achieved full independent R&D of equipment, breaking external dependence. In this speech, Wang Haiyu, Application Director, will share the technical advantages of the company's core products. Combining typical application cases from Fuzhou University and East China University of Science and Technology, he will explain how flow chemistry solves the pain points of traditional processes. Based on the conference hot topics, he will also discuss the prospect of technology integration application and industrialization path, providing actionable references for the industry.
11:15
6 June 2026
Exhibit Foyer
Mid-Morning Coffee and Tea Break -- Visit Exhibitors and View Posters
11:45
6 June 2026
5th Floor Banquet/Meeting Room
Keynote Presentation
Volker Hessel, Professor, Adelaide University, Australia -- Conference Co-Chairperson
Plant Extraction for Health Nutrition using Flow Chemistry in “Plants for Space (P4S)”
Space exploration is not only about spacecraft, energy, and habitats. Humans must have all what they need for survival and, moreover, feel well in space during their voyages, when facing the extreme conditions. Space food through grown plants for space is most crucial for human space exploration.
The ARC Centre of Excellence Plants for Space (P4S) reprograms and fortifies plants to act as ‘biomanufactories’, producing medicines and health supplements. Those can be extracted from the plants by means of solvent extraction, using continuous-flow chemistry as frontier approach. This is assisted by plasma treatment of the biomass, to break cell walls in order to facilitate access to their internal value materials. Health nutrient examples, bio-resourced through solvent extraction, are quercetin, beta carotene, and p-phycocyanin. This solvent extraction is one step within a designed circular plant growth in space, for which the other steps will be presented as well. The health nutrients are formulated to liquid space medicines (nanoemulsions, nanoemulgel) by means of flow chemistry, and their stability under microgravity has been investigated (simulations, cosmic-ray exposure on Earth, sounding rocket flight, ISS experiment). A life cycle assessment (LCA) study has been conducted to decipher the environmental impact of plants grown for space (vertical/indoor farming) and the subsequent health nutrient solvent extraction. As an outlook, new kinds of space foods (cheese, snack, steak) will be presented.
12:30
6 June 2026
Hotel Restaurant
Networking Buffet Lunch in the Hotel Restaurant
14:00
6 June 2026
5th Floor Banquet/Meeting Room
Volker Hessel, Professor, Adelaide University, Australia
Introduction to Afternoon Session: Emerging Topics in Flow Chemistry 2026 -- Chaired by Professor Volker Hessel, Professor, Adelaide University, Australia
14:10
6 June 2026
5th Floor Banquet/Meeting Room
Christophe Len, Professor, Chimie ParisTech, CNRS, France
Continuous Flow Synthesis for Greener and More Efficient Chemical Manufacturing
The principles of sustainable development, the bio-economy, and the circular economy are increasingly being applied to the synthesis of industrially relevant molecules. In this context, furfural and glycerol, which serve as platform molecules, are the subject of diverse research approaches aimed at improving their conversion into valuable compounds. Given the current momentum in promoting green chemistry for sustainable development, chemists have recently pioneered catalytic reactions utilizing innovative technologies, such as continuous flow processes.
This study highlights recent advancements in the continuous production of derivatives obtained from furanic and polyol derivatives. Among the noteworthy molecules of interest are furfuryl alcohol, levulinic acid and its esters, gamma valerolactone, acrolein, quinoline-type derivatives, solketal, triacetin, and glycerol oligomers. These derivatives are synthesized from biomass or carbohydrates, utilizing both homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts. Various reaction parameters, including temperature, catalyst and feedstock loadings, and solvent types, have been meticulously fine-tuned with a focus on time efficiency. The conceptualization, synthesis, and detailed examination of the physicochemical properties of these derivatives will be comprehensively addressed.
14:40
6 June 2026
5th Floor Banquet/Meeting Room
Fanfu Guan, Senior Scientist, Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd., China
Process Development of a Diastereopure Drug Intermediate via Flash Chemistry, Continuous Packed-bed Hydrogenation and Enzymatic Kinetic Resolution
New technologies, such as continuous flow chemistry and enzymatic catalysis, are reshaping drug development and production, assisting in synthesis of drug with precision. HRS-1358 is a novel PROTAC molecule designed to target and degrade the estrogen receptor (ER). It potently and selectively degrades ER, inhibits ER transcriptional activity and downstream signaling, thereby suppressing tumor cell proliferation and exerting anti-tumor effects. The synthesis of key drug intermediate 1 possessing two sterically hindered adjacent stereocenters lacking chelating heteroatoms, presents significant challenges. To meet the clinical trial demands, the new synthetic route in Figure 1 was developed by adopting continuous flash chemistry, continuous packed bed hydrogenation and enzymatic kinetic resolution, raising the yield by two-fold to 32.5% and reducing the step to three steps.
15:10
6 June 2026
5th Floor Banquet/Meeting Room
Technology Spotlight Presentation
Liangfeng Guo, Chemometrics Lead Scientist, Paeonia Innovations, Singapore
Chemometrics with AI: From Classical Models to AI-Enhanced Models
Spectral analysis is evolving from classical chemometrics, such as PCA and PLS, toward AI-enhanced architectures better suited for the non-linearities and high-dimensional noise of lab-scale flow chemistry. This session examines how deep learning enables automated feature extraction and complex deconvolution, allowing for the precise identification of chemical signatures within the overlapping molecular fingerprints of complex synthesis. By transcending linear models, researchers can maintain analytical integrity during the critical transition from benchtop R&D to pilot-scale validation. This presentation highlights the synergy between computational spectroscopy and miniaturized Mid-IR hardware. By embedding neural networks into ultra-compact spectrometers, it is possible to compensate for reduced optical paths and achieve lab-grade accuracy in-line. For process intensification, these instruments facilitate a "Smart Lab" environment, providing the instantaneous kinetic feedback required to dynamically optimize reaction parameters and ensure rigorous quality control throughout the experimental and pilot phases.
15:40
6 June 2026
Exhibit Foyer
Mid-Afternoon Coffee and Tea Break and Networking with the Exhibitors
16:30
6 June 2026
5th Floor Banquet/Meeting Room
Yuanhai Su, Professor, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China
Efficient and Scaled-up Continuous-Flow Synthesis of Pharmaceuticals and High-value Products in Microreactors
This report focuses on the continuous-flow synthesis and scale-up of high-value chemicals, especially pharmaceuticals. Key systems include the photobromination of oxime ethers, photocatalytic oxidation of dihydroartemisinin to artemisinin, and cyanation of benzyl chloride to phenylacetonitrile. Using self-developed microreactors, limitations of traditional batch processes—such as heat, mass, and photon transfer inefficiencies, and scale-up effects—were overcome. By combining numbering-up and scaling-up strategies, the coupling of transport phenomena and reactions in microchannels, along with reaction kinetics, was systematically studied to guide scale-up. The resulting high-throughput microreactor platform enables highly selective, continuous, large-scale synthesis of various high-value chemicals, including pharmaceutical intermediates and active ingredients. This work provides theoretical and technical support for the green transformation of the high-value chemical and pharmaceutical industries.
17:00
6 June 2026
5th Floor Banquet/Meeting Room
Technology Spotlight Presentation
Meichen Luo, Technical Sales Engineer, Hangzhou Jingjin Technology Co., Ltd., China
Jingjin Pump Applications and Solutions in Flow Chemistry
Continuous flow chemistry requires stable, reliable liquid delivery, but conventional pumps face challenges including pulsation, clogging with solids or viscous fluids, complex maintenance, seal failures with reactive chemicals, and metal contamination.
This presentation introduces Jingjin Pump, featuring four targeted solutions:
1. JINGJIN Precise feeding system with triplex plunger – Designed for demanding applications, particularly solids-containing and high-viscosity liquids.
2. JINGJIN Seconds-Switchable Integrated Flow Path Pump – Entire pump head replaces in <60 seconds, reducing downtime by >90%; fault recovery in under a minute.
3. JINGJIN Lithium Reagent Pump – Specialized design prevents crystallization and leakage when handling air-sensitive lithium reagents.
4. JINGJIN Metal-Free Pump – Achieves <1 ppb metal leaching (ICP-MS verified) with ≤0.2% accuracy for semiconductor and ultra-pure applications.
All Jingjin pumps feature proprietary in-house cam design achieving pulsation < ±0.02 mL/min, and 36-point pressure-flow calibration maintaining ±0.5% accuracy across 0–42 MPa. Flow rates range from 0.003 mL/min (lab) to 1000 L/h (production). Widely adopted across chemical, pharmaceutical, and semiconductor industries.
17:30
6 June 2026
5th Floor Banquet/Meeting Room
Technology Spotlight Presentation
Hua Chao Jun, General Manager, Zhejiang Brilliance Technology Co., Ltd., China
Continuous-Flow Photochemistry: From Laboratory to Industrial Implementation
Flow photochemistry technology is revolutionizing organic synthesis paradigms through its exceptional light penetration efficiency, precise reaction parameter control, and inherent safety features. This report systematically elucidates the core advantages of flow photochemistry, including how microchannel structures overcome challenges such as photon transport heterogeneity and amplification effects inherent in traditional batch photoreactions. We will focus on innovative reactor design strategies and their application in specific reaction types through continuous processing approaches. Additionally, the report explores future trends in process intensification, automated platform integration, and continuous manufacturing applications, aiming to provide novel solutions for efficient, green, and sustainable synthetic chemistry.
18:00
6 June 2026
Exhibit Foyer
Networking Reception with Beer -- Engage with Exhibitors and Colleagues
19:00
6 June 2026
Close of Day 1 of the Conference
08:30
7 June 2026
Exhibit Foyer
Morning Coffee, Tea and Networking
09:00
7 June 2026
5th Floor Banquet/Meeting Room
Kai Wang, Associate Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, China
Welcome and Introduction to Day 2 of the Conference
09:10
7 June 2026
5th Floor Banquet/Meeting Room
Keynote Presentation
Paul Watts, Research Chair in Microfluidic Bio/Chemical Processing, Nelson Mandela University, South Africa -- Conference Co-Chairperson
Continuous Flow Synthesis Towards Local API Manufacturing
Africa has a variety of formulation companies; however the active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) are generally imported, making medications unaffordable to many patients in developing countries.
When micro reactor technology and flow chemistry was introduced it was seen as a research and development tool, however it is now being used to produce large quantities of product, especially in Asia.
To this effect, we are working on developing local drug manufacturing capacity in Africa using continuous flow technology, with the goal of lowering the cost of drugs, improving drug accessibility and ultimately improving Africa’s health. A selection of cases studies will be presented.
09:40
7 June 2026
5th Floor Banquet/Meeting Room
Keynote Presentation
Guangsheng Luo, Professor and Member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Department of Chemical Engineering, Director - State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, China -- Conference Co-Chairperson
Mechanistic Insights and Process Intensification of Aromatic Nitration Based on Flow Chemistry
Aromatic nitration, a hazardously complex process, poses serious risks for nearly 200 years. Key challenges include the decoupling of reaction kinetics and transport behavior, the suppression of side reactions, and the improvement of process safety. Flow chemistry offers a powerful integrated tool for both mechanistic exploration and process intensification. By enhancing mass transfer and heat management in continuous flow systems and precisely controlling reaction conditions, a kinetic research methodology for aromatic nitration and kinetic models for typical nitration processes were established. For the first time, a mechanism for suppressing over-nitration side reactions through dynamic regulation of thermodynamic properties in continuous flow system was identified, significantly improving the selectivity of nitration reactions. Furthermore, by integrating the concept of countercurrent flow with flow chemistry principles, a novel microflow reaction mode and its corresponding optimization strategy were developed. This mode reduces the exothermic rate of the nitration reaction while simultaneously increasing the spatiotemporal conversion rate. The flow nitration strategy, combining the novel mechanism and microflow mode, has been successfully applied to various typical nitration processes. It provides a safer and more efficient nitration protocol with higher selectivity, demonstrating the advantages of the proposed strategy.
10:10
7 June 2026
5th Floor Banquet/Meeting Room
Keynote Presentation
Kai Wang, Associate Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, China
Co(II) Mediated Electro-Oxidation of Toluene and p-Xylene with Microchannel Flow Cell Reactor
The oxidation of methylarenes is a crucial reaction for preparing fine chemicals such as aromatic aldehydes and aromatic acids. Conventional oxidation methods much rely on high-temperature and high-pressure conditions or hazardous reagents, leading to safety risks and environmental pollution. Electro-oxidation offers an alternative due to its advantages of high atomic economy and mild reaction conditions. Among different electro-oxidation approaches of methylarenes, indirect oxidation mediated by Co(II) in organic systems holds the potential to solve the problems. We therefore constructed a Co(II)-mediated indirect electro-oxidation system for methylarenes using acetic acid as the solvent, cobalt acetate as the electrochemical mediator, and n-Bu4NBF4 as the supporting electrolyte. Facing complex product distributions and selectivity control challenges, an AI algorithm was integrated to develop and optimize a selective electro-oxidation process, achieving a balance between product yield and energy consumption. A continuous-flow reaction platform centered on an electrochemical microreactor was further designed, enabling the electro-oxidation with high yield and selectively.
10:40
7 June 2026
Exhibit Foyer
Mid-Morning Coffee and Tea Break -- Visit Exhibitors and View Posters
11:00
7 June 2026
5th Floor Banquet/Meeting Room
Keynote Presentation
Shengyang Tao, Dean and Professor, School of Chemistry, Dalian University of Technology, China
The Self-Assembly Process of Molecules and Droplets in Microchannels
The continuous fluid in microchannels exhibits a uniform flow field and rapid mass and heat transfer, so microfluidic technology has become an important method for preparing nano- and micro-scale materials with uniform distribution. We have realized the self-assembly process of molecules and droplets using different types of microfluidic chips and microreactors. We can not only assemble different molecules into micro- and nanomaterials with specific optical functions, but also assemble droplets of different sizes into multiple emulsions with complex structures. We have also used CFD and micro-PIV technologies to simulate, analyze, and measure the flow field in microchannels, thereby elucidating the mechanism of the assembly process from a hydrodynamic perspective, which provides a reference for developing new methods of substance assembly in microfluids.
11:30
7 June 2026
5th Floor Banquet/Meeting Room
Liangliang Lin, Associate Professor, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, China
Microreactor–Plasma Integration: A Novel Process Intensification Technique
This presentation introduces a novel process intensification technique based on the integration of microreactor and plasma technology. By combining the advantages of both platforms, this approach offers a range of key benefits for applications in chemistry and chemical engineering, including continuous operation, non-equilibrium states, green and solvent-free reactive atmospheres, and high-purity products with narrow size distributions. In this lecture, representative setups developed by our group will be presented, along with illustrative examples of this novel technique applied to nanomaterials synthesis, surface modification, additive manufacturing, and beyond. This work is expected to find broad applications in fields such as chemical engineering, chemistry, advanced materials, and bioscience.
12:00
7 June 2026
5th Floor Banquet/Meeting Room
Wai Chung Fu, Assistant Professor, City University of Hong Kong
Continuous Flow Metallaphotoredox Stereodivergent Semi-hydrogenation and Semi-deuterogenation of Alkynes
Alkenes are ubiquitous structural motifs in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and materials science, while their stereoselective synthesis has been a pivotal endeavour in organic chemistry. Stereoselective semi-hydrogenations provide straightforward access to both E- and Z-alkenes from readily available alkyne precursors, but traditional methods often suffer from poor scalability, over-reduction, limited substrate scope, and reliance on hydrogen gas. Herein, we discuss two metallaphotoredox systems that enable stereodivergent semi-hydrogenation and semi-deuterogenation of alkynes. We reveal new factors that control the stereoselectivity of both reactions, such as by varying the acid co-catalysts or the residence time in flow. Both E- and Z-alkenes are obtained with excellent stereoselectivity and broad functional group tolerance. Water serves as the primary hydrogen source, while cost-efficient and readily available reagents and ligands are used. Our reactions can be readily scaled-up in flow without compromising yield and stereoselectivity.
12:30
7 June 2026
Hotel Restaurant
Networking Buffet Lunch in the Hotel Restaurant