Akhlesh Lakhtakia, Charles G. Binder professor of engineering science and mechanics, participated in the Symposium on Nano-sculptured Optical Thin Films at the National Taipei University of Technology, and delivered two lectures: (i) Sculptured Thin Films: Nanoengineered Metamaterials, and (ii) Replication of Bugs' Eyes and Wings, Etc.. The one-day symposium was held May 13, 2009.