4 First Asian Physics Olympiad in Malaysia by Pua Chang Hong from IFM (Institut Fizik Malaysia) The Asian Physics Olympiad 2024 (APhO 2024) was successfully held in Kampar, Perak, Malaysia, from June 3 to 10, 2024. Kampar, a historic town in the state of Perak, provided a unique and picturesque setting for the Olympiad. This was the first time Malaysia hosted the Physics Olympiad, or any international Science Olympiad. The event was organized by Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) and attracte
Pua Chang Hong from IFM (Institut Fizik Malaysia)
3 Qi-Kun Xue receives the 2023 State Preeminent Science and Technology Award, China’s top scientific honor by Ke He and Xu-Cun Ma The 2023 National Science and Technology Award Conference was held in Beijing on June 24, 2024. The 2023 State Preeminent Science and Technology Award, China’s top scientific honor, was granted to Academician Qi-Kun Xue for his outstanding contribution to scientific and technological innovation. Moreover, Qi-Kun Xue is the first Chinese national to win the Fritz Lond
Ke He and Xu-Cun Ma
2 CosPA 2024 by Yungui Gong The community in astrophysics, cosmology, and gravitation has anticipated onsite conferences/workshops since the restrictions associated with COVID-19 pandemic ended. The International Symposium on Cosmology and Particle Astrophysics (CosPA), which is typically held annually, is steered by the Asia Pacific CosPA Organization (AP CosPA Org.), supported by the Asia Pacific Center for Theoretical Physics (APCTP), and is the main activity endorsed by the Division of Astr
Yungui Gong
Universiti Malaya Center for Astronomy and Astrophysics Research (CAAR)- a regional hub for space science research in Malaysia by Zamri Zainal Abidin, Norhasliza Yusof, Nazhatulshima Ahmad and Muhammad Luqman Hakeem Bin Musa from IFM (Institut Fizik Malaysia) *Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics Research, Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Universiti Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Universiti Malaya (UM) has been leading many areas of innovative and outstanding research in vario
IFM(Zamri Zainal Abidin, Norhasliza Yusof, Nazhatulshima Ahmad and Muhammad Luqman Hakeem Bin Musa)IFM (Institut Fizik Malaysia)
Farewell to Peter Fulde by Yunkyu Bang (President of APCTP) On April 11th, 2024, Prof. Peter Fulde peacefully passed away at his home in Dresden, Germany. Along with many others, I found it difficult to accept this sad news. I flew to Dresden and shared my sorrow with many people at his funeral on May 3rd at the Alter Annenfriedhof in Dresden. Prof. Fulde's passing symbolizes the fading out of the generation that shaped condensed matter physics of the 20th century. In many senses, he was a gian
Yunkyu Bang (President of APCTP)APCTP
6 An Overview of Thai Research in Physics: Achievements and Roadmaps for the Future by TPS (Boonrucksar Soonthornthum, Dheerawan Boonyawan and Duangmanee Wongratanaphisan) Introduction Physics research and its applications have developed significantly in Thailand during the past decade. The importance of physics as a basic science platform for the sustainable development of technology and high-performance personnel and for making substantial contributions to the socio-economic development of Th
TPS (Boonrucksar Soonthornthum, Dheerawan Boonyawan and Duangmanee Wongratanaphisan)
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