【活動名稱】Workshop on Random Walks in Biological Physics with Focus on DNA and chromosome structure【日期】April 16-17, 2026【地點】中央研究院物理研究所1F演講廳【活動網頁】https://indico.phys.sinica.edu.tw/event/490/【Workshop on Random Walks in Biological Physics with Focus on DNA and chromosome structure】This workshop contains four lectures given by John F. Marko and two lectures by Jae-Hyung Jeon. John’s lectures are designed for students and researchers interested in biophysics, soft matter physics, and chromosome biology, emphasizing connections between theory, single-molecule experiments, and cellular-scale phenomena. Jae-Hyung Jeon’s lectures focus on theoretical frameworks for anomalous diffusion processes commonly observed in living systems.Venue: 1F Auditorium, Institute of Physics, Academia SinicaSpeaker:- Prof. John F. Marko (Northwestern University)- Prof. Jae-Hyung Jeon (POSTECH)

科學的迷人之處，在於它不斷顛覆我們對常識的認知，並促使我們持續叩問世界的本質。《量力而微：量子科學特展》自去年六月展出以來，引領了許多觀眾重新思考自然界的運作規律 。隨著展期即將在今年 4 月 14 日 劃下句點，我們特別於 4 月 11 日 (六) 籌備了這場閉幕活動 。無論您是剛接觸量子的初學者，還是深諳此道的科學愛好者，都歡迎您前來參與活動，並把握最後幾天的展期，為這趟探索之旅留下最美好的註腳。

【講題】Biological Physics of DNA, Chromosomes and Nuclei【時間】4/15(三) 14:00【地點】中央研究院物理研究所1F演講廳
【演講者】Prof. John F. Marko (Department of Molecular Bioscience, Northwestern University)

【摘要】I will present our current understanding of the role of polymer physics and statistical mechanics in illuminating chromosome dynamics in living cells, based on our understanding of DNA organization driven by enzymes studied in single-molecule nanomechanics experiments, as well as experiments done on living cells.
【接待人】林耿慧研究員 (中央研究院物理研究所)
【演講語言】英文
【活動網頁】https://www.phys.sinica.edu.tw/lecture detail.php?id=3177&eng=T

「物理生物與生物物理」研討會訊息DNA 複製、轉錄與修復是細胞中至關重要的基本過程。這些過程一旦失調，可能導致如癌症等疾病的發生。DNA 的機械性質，例如其持續長度（persistence length）與拓撲結構，也會影響這些生物過程。此外，許多與 DNA 互動的蛋白質也會改變 DNA 的機械性質。來自美國 Northwestern University 的理論生物物理學家 John Marko，其研究主要聚焦於 DNA 與染色體的物理與機械性質。他建立了多種理論架構，用以描述單分子層級下 DNA 的彈性、扭轉力學、超螺旋（supercoiling）以及拉伸行為。他的研究也延伸到細胞環境中的 DNA 與染色體，例如建立模型來描述在有絲分裂過程中，DNA 如何透過 loop extrusion 機制壓縮形成染色體，以及分子擁擠效應（molecular crowding）如何影響轉錄因子的結合。在「生物物理中的隨機漫步（Random Walks in Biological Physics）」工作坊中，他將發表一場物理所 Colloquium 演講，並開設 4 堂關於 DNA、染色體與細胞核的講座。此外，韓國浦項工科大學（POSTECH） 的 Jae-Hyung Jeon 教授也將在本次工作坊中開設 2 堂關於生命系統中異常擴散（anomalous diffusion）之隨機模型（stochastic modeling）**的課程。更多資訊與報名方式，請參閱網站：
https://indico.phys.sinica.edu.tw/event/490/overview。DNA replication, transcription, and repair are essential process of a cell. Dysregulation of these processes leads to diseases such as cancer. The mechanical properties of DNA such as its persistence length and topology affect these processes, too. There are many proteins interacting with DNA affecting DNA’s mechanical properties, too. John Marko from Northwestern University is a theoretical biophysicist whose research focus on the physical and mechanical properties of DNA and chromosomes.He develops theoretical frameworks to describe DNA elasticity, torsional mechanics, supercoiling, and stretching at the single molecular level. He has also made contributions to understand DNA and chromosomes in the cellular context including models to describe DNA loop extrusion to compact chromosome during mitosis and how molecular crowding affects the binding of the transcriptional factors. To learn his work, please check out the workshop of random walks in biological physics. In a 3-day workshop, he will give a colloquium and 4 lectures on DNA, chromosomes, and nuclei. In addition, Jae-Hyung Jeon from Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) in South Korea also join force in this workshop to give 2 lectures on stochastic modeling on anomalous diffusion process in Living Systems. For more details and registration, please check out this website https://indico.phys.sinica.edu.tw/event/490/overview. 

【暑期活動訊息】為鼓勵國內外大學生於暑假期間深入學習與研究物理相關領域，中央研究院物理研究所每年固定辦理「暑期大學生研習計畫（ASIoP Summer Student Program）」。近年來，透過此研習計畫，參與的學生不僅獲得豐富的實作經驗，也拓展了學術視野和職涯發展的廣度。本計畫涵蓋傳統物理、中高能物理、量子材料、奈米科學、生物物理等跨領域研究與應用，學生可依據個人興趣與專業方向選擇合適的實驗室及指導老師。研習計畫的詳細資訊和申請方式已公告於中研院物理所網站，請參閱：* 計畫網站：https://www.phys.sinica.edu.tw/~summer/* 研習計畫申請期間為2026年3月13日至4月22日止。* 申請資訊詳如後附活動海報觀迎有興趣的同學們踴躍申請參加。中央研究院 物理研究所 敬邀2026/3/9

【活動轉知】中研院應科中心「2026年大學生暑期研究計畫」報名開始 中央研究院應用科學研究中心將於今年暑假舉辦「大學生暑期研究計畫」，旨在深耕大學生對應用科學與跨領域研究之認識，並激發科研興趣。本計畫自 3月1日起至4月15日 開放報名。檢附活動海報與詳細資訊，敬請 貴單位惠予協助公告宣傳，並歡迎對科研有熱忱的同學踴躍報名參加。活動網站：https://summer.rcas.sinica.edu.tw/報名期間：3月1日 － 4月15日

【韓國物理學會-研討會訊息】Dear Distinguished Members of The Physical Society of Taiwan,On behalf of the Semiconductor Physics Division of the Korean Physical Society (KPS), we extend our warmest greetings and professional respect to your esteemed society.We are proud to announce the 22nd International Symposium on the Physics of Semiconductors and Applications (ISPSA 2026), which will be held from June 28 to July 2, 2026 in Jeju, Korea.As a premier international conference hosted by the KPS Semiconductor Physics Division, ISPSA 2026 is expected to be our largest edition yet, featuring over 1,200 participants and more than 800 high-quality presentations covering the entire spectrum of semiconductor physics, from fundamental theory to next-generation applications.We have curated an extraordinary academic program that features 6 Plenary Speakers who are global pioneers in their respective fields, including Prof. Jing Kong from MIT, Prof. John A. Rogers from Northwestern University, Prof. Joshua Yang from University of Southern California, Prof. Amir Yacoby from Harvard University, Prof. Henk Bolink from Universidad de Valencia, and Prof. Feng Wang from UC Berkeley. Their insights will be complemented by an extensive series of 5 Tutorial Sessions designed to provide in-depth educational value, alongside more than 180 Invited Talks from world-renowned experts representing prestigious institutions worldwide.To ensure a diverse and high-level exchange of ideas, we cordially invite your members to submit their latest research abstracts. We are eager to see a wide range of contributions that will enrich the symposium's technical sessions. Please note that the deadline for abstract submission is March 20, 2026.In this regard, we believe that the participation of your esteemed members would be invaluable to the success of this symposium. We kindly request your support in sharing the attached ISPSA 2026 Newsletter (available in both HTML and PDF formats) with your society's network. Your assistance in distributing this call for abstracts and participation would greatly contribute to the diversity and academic depth of our global community.Thank you for your time and for considering this request for cooperation. We look forward to welcoming many of your colleagues to South Korea for what we expect to be an intellectually stimulating and memorable event.Warm regards,Mun Seok JeongGeneral Chair, ISPSA 2026Hanyang University, KoreaChair, Semiconductor Physics Division, The Korean Physical SocietyISPSA2026 : https://www.ispsa.or.kr/

【研討會訊息】

中研院原分所敬邀參與CECAM-TW Node Workshop: Recent trends in computer simulation in Physics, Chemistry and Biology

【Recent trends in computer simulation in Physics, Chemistry and Biology 】

Atomistic and Molecular Simulations在推動物理、化學及生物學基礎現象的理解上，擁有深遠的影響。近年來，隨著硬體運算能力（如 CPU、GPU、TPU）的成長，以及軟體技術（如機器學習勢能、多尺度模擬）的突破，計算科學已進化為功能強大的新型工具，能為科學家提供前所未有的模擬精度與系統細節。

本研討會旨在匯聚相關領域的頂尖專家，不僅討論模擬技術的最新進展，更核心的目標是探討如何運用這些新興工具，解決過往的科學難題。除了特邀演講外，本研討會特別為年輕研究人員（包括博士後研究員、博士生等）設有發聲平台，提供短篇口頭發表與海報展示的機會，鼓勵來自不同背景的學術新秀分享研究成果，並與同儕及前輩建立學術連結。

日期: 2026年3月25日至3月26日

地點: 中研院原分所 浦大邦紀念講堂 (台大校園內)

會議註冊網址: https://www.cecam.org/workshop-details ... hemistry-and-biology-1559 (免費報名,3/13截止)

聯絡人: Ms. Jess Wu <jesswu@g.iams.sinica.edu.tw>
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【Recent trends in computer simulation in Physics, Chemistry and Biology 】

Applications of atomistic and molecular simulations has a long history in advancing our understanding of fundamental phenomena in Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Recent rapid developments in both hardware (CPU, GPU, TPU) and software (machine-learning potential, multi-scale simulation) enable new powerful tools to provide unprecedented precisions and details. In this workshop, we aim to bring experts in these fields to discuss not only the recent developments but also how to leverage on these new tools to address important scientific questions that are possible only synergetic interaction across scientific disciplines. We also have room for junior researchers (post-doc, Ph.D students,..) from different fields to give short oral presentations along with their posters.

March/25/2026 – March/26/2026

Venue: Dr. Poe’s lecture Hall, IAMS, Academia Sinica

Registration website: https://www.cecam.org/workshop-details ... hemistry-and-biology-1559 (Free registration to 3/13)

Contact: Ms. Jess Wu <jesswu@g.iams.sinica.edu.tw>

清大工科系及核工所將在2026/3/14於清大舉辦 台灣核融合研究交流論壇本論壇邀請國科會計畫“磁約束高溫電漿研究”與 “雷射電漿質子加速器應用之可行性研究”的團隊成員提供演講，介紹台灣首座核融合研究裝置FIRST Tokamak以及硼氫核融合的研究近況，歡迎對核融合研究感興趣的學生或研究人員參與。
時間: 2026年 3 月 14 日 星期六 9:30-16:30地點: 國立清華大學 工科舊館一樓 NE69 演講廳對象: 全國大專院校學生或研究人員200人(額滿為止)費用：免費，補助午餐與茶點。(報名3月11日截止)活動網址: https://sites.google.com/view/2026fusion-research-forum/報名連結: https://forms.gle/cHjk8kPs9aXS1cfQ8

 2026台灣物理年會衛星會議 (1/13): 高亮度同步輻射光源於凝態科學之研究契機【現場備有茶點，機會難得，歡迎參加】

【講題】Physics of Multicellular Systems【時間】1/20(二) 14:00
【地點】中央研究院物理研究所1F演講廳
【演講者】Professor Masaki Sano(Department of Physics, School of Science, The University of Tokyo)
【摘要】As all living organisms are composed of cells, cellular research is indispensable to understanding life. Consequently, efforts to understand the behavior of cells and populations of cells from a physics perspective are advancing. When addressing mechanical aspects such as cell motility and forces, it has become clear that the behavior of cell populations shows greater agreement between theory and experiment than that of single cells. This involves physical principles such as symmetry and the dominance of slow variables. This lecture addresses two problems concerning cells. One is the behavior of monolayers formed by motile cells, and the other is the problem of growing cell aggregates (organoids). Animals form their morphology during development by creating cavities (lumens) within cell aggregates and folding the resulting monolayers inward. Therefore, understanding the dynamics of monolayers and cavity formation within cell aggregates forms the foundation of cell collective research. This lecture introduces two studies:① Research investigating the role of directional order and topological defects in cell sheets, deriving a continuum model from individual cell movements and interactions, and comparing it with experiments.② Research examining the mechanism by which a central lumen forms in organoids growing from a few cells, while the monolayer remains stable during growth, through a comparison of a model and experiments【接待人】Dr. Tetsuya Hiraiwa 平岩徹也副研究員 (中央研究院物理研究所)
【演講語言】英文
【活動網頁】https://www.phys.sinica.edu.tw/lecture detail.php?id=3154&eng=T 

Mini-Worksop on High-Energy Cosmic Explosions
Nobel Laureate Series Date:  2026.01.26Time: 09:00am-11:40am,Venue: Art Center, 7F, Library, NCHU國立中興大學 圖書館, 7 樓, 藝術中心「宇宙正在說話——你準備好聽見它的聲音了嗎？」宇宙為什麼會「大爆炸」？這些現象又在悄悄告訴我們什麼？我們也將跟著諾貝爾獎得主 Brian Schmidt 教授，一起看看臺灣未來的望遠鏡計畫，如何帶領我們用全新的視角「看見宇宙」。 The Universe is not quiet—it is filled with spectacular explosions and flashes of energy. This mini-workshop aims to explore what causes these dramatic cosmic events and what they can tell us about the Universe. With Prof. Brian Schmidt, we will also look ahead to future telescope projects in Taiwan and how they will allow us to see the Universe in new ways.Registrationhttps://forms.gle/EiBHE2S2XtAEi6Ux9 Workshop websitehttps://sites.google.com/phys.nchu.edu ... -energy-cosmic-explosions