Forthcoming Institute Conferences
Programme and Speaker Information
Invited Speakers:
Theme 1: Molecular and bulk relaxation processes
Dielectric and electric relaxations at nanometric length scales
Prof. Friedrich Kremer (Universität Leipzig, Germany)
Theme 2: Space charge and charge transport in insulators
The Dow Wire and Cables Lecture
How to measure (and how not to measure) space charge
Dr Stéphane Holé (Université Pierre et Marie Curie, France)
Theme 3: Functional materials
Exploring the broadband dielectric response of fluids and thin-film materials with coplanar waveguide transmission line measurements
Dr James C. Booth (National Institute of Standards and Technology, USA)
Theme 4: Bio-dielectrics and complex systems.
Microengineered cell aggregates and their applications
Prof. Gerard Markx (Heriot-Watt University, UK)
Full Programme:
Day 1: Wednesday 15 April | ||
12.00 – 14.00 | REGISTRATION |
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12.30 – 14.00 | BUFFET LUNCH |
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14:00 | Molecular and bulk relaxation processes Session 1 – Theme 1 |
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14.00 - 14.10 | Introduction |
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14.10 – 15.00 | Dielectric and electric relaxations at nanometric length scales | Friedrich Kremer, Universität Leipzig |
15:00 – 15.20 | Characterization of non-spherical polymer particles with electrorotation and electroorientation | D Morganti, University of Southampton |
15.20 - 15.40 | High signal to noise ratio THz spectroscopy with ASOPS and signal processing schemes for mapping and controlling molecular and bulk relaxation processes | S Hadjiloucas, The University of Reading |
15.40 – 16.00 | BREAK |
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16.00 | Session 2 – Theme 1 |
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16.00 - 16.20 | The Origins of the Power-Law Dielectric Response of Complex Materials | N McCullen, University of Bath |
16.20 - 16.40 | Conducting nanofibres produced by Electrospinning | S Sen, University of Reading |
16.40 – 17.10 | The DDG and the Dielectrics Society; Platforms for Dielectrics Research. | Graham Williams |
17.10 – 17.40 | Discussion on theme 1 |
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19:00 | Dinner |
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Day 2: Tuesday 16 April | ||
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09:00 | Space charge and charge transport in insulators Session 3 – Theme 2 |
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09:00 – 09:50 | How to measure (and how not to measure) space charge | Stéphane Holé, Université Pierre et Marie Curie |
09.50 – 10.10 | Effect of DC poling duration on space charge Relaxation phenomena in XLPE Cable peelings | A Tzimas, University of Manchester |
10:10 – 10:30 | Non-destructive imaging of surface charge on dielectric materials | P Watson, University of Sussex |
10:30 – 11:30 | Poster Session 1 with refreshments |
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11:30 | Session 4 - Theme 2 |
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11.30 – 11.50 | Breakdown and space charge formation in polyimide film under dc high stress at various temperatures | Y Tanaka, Tokyo City University |
11.50 – 12.10 | Polypropylene based systems for high voltage cable insulation applications | I L Hosier, University of Southampton |
12.10 – 12.30 | Transport of Excess Charge Through Molecular Solids | T J Lewis, University of Bangor |
12.30 – 13.00 | Discussion on theme 2 |
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13.00 – 14.00 | LUNCH |
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14:00 | Functional materials Session 5 – Theme 3 |
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14:00 – 14:50 | Exploring the Broadband Dielectric Response of Fluids and Thin-Film Materials with Coplanar Waveguide Transmission Line Measurements | James Booth, National Institute of Standards and Technology |
14:50 – 15.10 | Microwave transmission studies of composite metal-dielectric films | J D Edmunds, University of Exeter |
15.10 – 15.30 | Using Three Dimensional Metamaterials to Give Independent Control of Permittivity and Permeability | T I Campbell, Exeter University |
15.30 – 16.30 | Poster Session 2 with refreshments |
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16.30 | Session 6 – Theme 3 |
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16.30 – 16.50 | The Reliability of an Electroactive Material in Harsh Operating Environments | J Swingler, University of Southampton |
16.50 – 17.10 | Characterisation of the quasistatic strain and the refractive index of transparent relaxor ferroelectric lead lanthanum zirconate titanate (PLZT) ceramics using interferometric methods. | B Mukherjee, Royal Military College of Canada |
17.10 – 17.30 | Use of Scanning LIMM (Laser Intensity Modulation Method) to characterise polarisation variability in dielectric materials | M Stewart, National Physical Laboratory |
17.30 – 18.00 | Discussion on Theme 3 |
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19:30 | CONFERENCE DINNER |
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Day 3: Thursday 17 April | ||
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09:00 | Bio-dielectrics and complex systems Session 7 – Theme 4 |
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09:00 – 09:50 | Microengineered cell aggregates and their applications | Gerard Marx, Heriot-Watt University |
09:50 – 10:10 | Electrical impedance imaging of biological cells in culture | T Sun, University of Southampton |
10.10 – 10:30 | Experimental Research on Cell Membrane Charging Properties Using the Pulsed Electro-acoustic Method | L Zhong, Xi''an Jiaotong University |
10:30 – 11:00 | BREAK |
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11:00 | Session 8 – Theme 4 |
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11.00 – 11.20 | Electrical Stimulation Optimisation Using Feedback | J C Fothergill, University of Leicester |
11.20 – 11.40 | Development of a Virtual Instrument For The Isolation And Automatic Measurements of Distinct Features in Bio-Dielectric Patterns of Cell Aggregates Using The User-Specified Multi Regions Masking (MRM) Technique | R Yusvana, Heriot-Watt University |
11.40 – 12.20 | The Unexplored Avenues of Human Skin Electromagnetic Properties in the Sub THz band | Y Feldman, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem |
12.20 – 12.50 | Discussion on Theme 4 |
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12.50 – 13.00 | Concluding remarks |
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13.00 – 14.00 | Conference closes with a buffet lunch |
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