Forthcoming Institute Conferences
Novel Applications of Surface Modification (NASM 2007)
| Date: | 18 September 2007 to 20 September 2007 |
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| Venue: | University of Southampton |
| Organised by: | The Applied Physics and Technology Division and Thin Films and Surfaces Group of the Instiitute of Physics |
| Sponsored by: | Co-sponsored by The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining, The Institution of Mechanical Engineers and the BVC |
Introduction
Welcome to the NASM 2007 conference page!
Important Dates
General Information
Plenary Lecture
Invited Speakers and Titles
Corrosion Short Course
Conference Programme
Abstract Submission
Poster Prizes
Special Issue of Journal of Physics D
Exhibition
Social Programme
Location
Conference Venue
Bursaries
Organising Committee
Further Enquiries
| Extended Abstract deadline: | 15 March 2007 |
| Notification of abstract acceptance: | 4 April 2007 |
| Programme and Registration details: | May 2007 |
| Early registration deadline: | 1 July 2007 |
| Late registration deadline: | 10 August 2007 |
Surfaces, Materials and Systems for the 21st Century
The modification of the surface of a material allows the production of far superior products in terms of reduced wear, increased corrosion resistance, better biocompatibility, improved optical and altered electrical/electronic properties. Clearly, as surface modification methods improve, there are many more possible applications of such surface tailoring methods. The conference has been planned so that scientists, engineers and manufacturers in different fields can come together to appraise the present applications of surface modification, establish where opportunities lie, identify the most significant challenges and address how problems should be tackled.
Following on from the first conference in the series which took place in Chester in 2005 (NASM-2005), the conference format will promote discussion amongst scientists and engineers from different fields. There will be single sessions with ample time allocated for discussion. Invited speakers will include sufficient background in their presentations to allow delegates outside their field to obtain an overview of the current status. The conference in Chester attracted an international audience and leading international speakers were invited and WAS supported by funding made available by APTD; this support continues for 2007.
The plenary lecture "Path to Fusion Power" will be delivered by Professor Sir Chris Llewellyn Smith FRS, UKAEA Division.
The importance of surfaces in the successful use of adhesively bonded joints
Professor R Adams (University of Bristol)
Nanoscale templates formed by supramolecular organisation
Professor P Beton (University of Nottingham)
Plasma deposition of low surface energy coatings for microfluidic applications
Dr S Coulson (P2i Ltd)
How cells respond to surface modification
Professor A Curtis (University of Glasgow)
The fabrication, properties and application of vacuum deposited coatings
Speaker to be confirmed
Growth and characterisation of MAX phase thin films
Professor L Hultman (University of Linköping)
Surface modification and device fabrication using inkjet
Dr G Martin (Cambridge University)
Tribo-engineering using plasma-based processes
Professor A Matthews (University of Sheffield)
Applications of Surfi-Sculpt - an electron beam direct writing technique
for surface modification
Mr C Ripton (TWI)
The role of surface modification in semiconductor wafer bonding
Professor M Spearing (University of Southampton)
Electrochemical energy conversion in redox flow cells and fuel cells:
the importance of high surface area electrode materials
Professor F Walsh (University of Southampton)
E-paper and flexible displays - defeating the barriers
to commercial exploitation
Mr C Williams (UK Displays & Lighting Network)
Corrosion Short Course
This intensive three day residential course consists of lectures and hands-on practical sessions. The course intends to cover various aspects of corrosion from the electrochemical fundamentals, electrochemical monitoring and control techniques, surface engineering and case studies.
The conference theme will embrace a variety of surface modification methods and applications, analysis of the modified surfaces and fundamental science relating to surface treatment, such as:
•adhesives and adhesion
•biocompatible surfaces
•characterisation of components
•corrosion protection
•manufacturing tools
•displays
•functionally graded coatings and surfaces
•inkjet printing
•interfaces
•materials for life and health Sciences
•MEMS
•nanopatterning
•nucleation and growth of coatings
•optical coatings
•sustainable energy
•sensors
•wear and friction
Papers in all these areas (oral or posters) are welcome.
The abstract submission deadline has been extended to 15 March 2007.
To submit your abstract online please click here.
An abstract of maximum 250 words is requested for oral and poster contributions together with a list of keywords. Please state your preference for oral or poster contribution, although this cannot be guaranteed.
Following the procedure established in NASM-2005, several poster prizes will be awarded for posters considered to be the best by a panel of judges.
4 prizes (£150.00 each) will be offered for the best poster presentations to those students who are members of the APTD. The presentation of the prizes will take place at the end of the conference.
Further details will be publicised in due course.
Special Issue of Journal of Physics D
There will be no formal published proceedings for the conference. The conference committee will identify, from the abstract submissions, the most novel contributions to the conference. The authors of these contributions will be invited to submit a full paper for review for inclusion in a special issue Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics that will be devoted to surface modification.
The exhibition will take place on Wednesday 19 September. Free exhibition-only tickets will be issued to local universities and research establishments.
On the evening of 19 September an Exhibition reception with drinks and canapés will be organised to allow maximum interaction between delegates and exhibitors.
For further details about the Exhibition please contact:
Dr Simon Quinn
Principal Research Engineer
Research Institute for Industry (RIfI)
School of Engineering Sciences (Mech. Eng.)
University of Southampton
Highfield, Southampton
SO17 1BJ
Tel: 02380 598549
Fax: 02380 597051
E-mail: s.quinn@soton.ac.uk
The following social events are planned during the conference:
Arrival reception - Monday 17 September 2007
Conference dinner – Tuesday 18 September 2007
Exhibition reception and dinner – Wednesday 19 September 2007
Further details about the above events will be publicised here in due course.
Southampton is one of the most lively and dynamic cities in the south of England. It offers a vibrant and varied nightlife, numerous leisure facilities, superb heritage attractions, bustling marinas, beautiful parks and great places to eat and drink. There is something for everyone and Southampton is the perfect blend of old and new.
Being on the waterfront adds another dimension and Southampton has a rich maritime heritage, which continues to play an important role in city life, with a major focus on water sports, sailing and ocean racing.
Southampton is one of the UK’s greenest cities with several large parks situated throughout the centre.
Southampton has its own international airport, so the city is within easy reach of Europe, with good connections to cross-channel ferries and the Eurostar rail service. The city has regular train connections from all main UK centres and is also easily accessible via road.
The conference will take place in the Murrey Building on the Highfield campus of the University of Southampton.
For further details about how to get to Southampton and the University please visit the University of Southampton web site at:
http://www.southampton.ac.uk/about/whereissoton/index.html
A number of student bursaries (registration fee waived for the conference) are available for student members of the Institute. Further details will be publicised in due course.
Professor Robert Wood, University of Southampton (Conference Chairman)
Professor John Colligon, ManchesterMetropolitanUniversity (Past Chairman and Chairman of APTD))
Dr Janice Barton, University of Southampton (Honorary Secretary of APTD)
Dr Alec Goodyear, Open University, UK (Programme Chairman)
Dr Simon Quinn, University of Southampton (Exhibition organizer)
Dr Chris Truman, University of Bristol (Guest editor of Journal Physics D special issue)
Dr Martin McCoustra, Heriot-Watt University
Dr Mark Gee, NPL
Dr Simon Hanna, University of Bristol
Dr David Hucknell, Low-pressure Vacuum Technology Consultancy
Dr Matthew Healy, CranfieldUniversity
Dr Massimo Noro, Unilever
Dr Dilwyn Jones, Consultant, Emral Ltd
Further Enquiries
Jasmina Bolfek-Radovani, Institute of Physics, 76 Portland Place, London W1B 1NT, UK. Tel: +44 (0) 20 7470 4800; Fax: +44 (0) 20 7470 4900, Email: jasmina.bolfek-radovani@iop.org