Forthcoming Institute Conferences

Electron Microscopy and Analysis Group Conference 2007 (EMAG 2007)

Introduction

Conference Publicity
First Announcement (PDF format)  
Conference Poster (PDF Format)

EMAG 2007
Characterisation, manipulation and fabrication on the nanoscale

Microscopists now not only have the ability to probe structure-property relationships at the subnanometre level but also to manipulate materials and fabricate structures on this scale. This continues to generate unprecedented opportunities to characterise matter at the atomic level and to fabricate new structures with novel mechanical, optical, electronic or magnetic properties.

The Electron Microscopy and Analysis Group’s (EMAG) biennial conference has established a strong reputation as a key event in the calendars of the national and international microscopy communities, since its inaugural meeting in 1946 (then known as the Electron Microscopy Group). EMAG 2007 will continue this tradition in Glasgow, a city that has a long history in science, engineering and innovation.

The superb transport links mean that EMAG 2007 will be easily accessible for day visitors as well as for delegates attending the whole conference and the advanced school. A high quality Trade Exhibition is at the heart of an EMAG conference.

EMAG 2007 will build on the success of the Exhibition at the University of Leeds in 2005 with a mixture of exhibits and technical workshops to enable delegates to interact with vendors and witness the latest developments in microscopy and nanotechnology.

The scientific themes of EMAG 2007 will be addressed through invited and contributed oral and poster presentations. The plenary lectures will be delivered by Prof. John Chapman (Univ of Glasgow), Prof. Christian Colliex (Univ. Paris-Sud) and Prof. Mike Treacy (Arizona State Univ.).

One of the principal features of the conference is the opportunity it gives to young researchers to present their work through both the symposia and the poster sessions. There will be prizes for the best student contributions. The Advanced School is designed for research students to enhance their appreciation of some of the key scientific issues of the conference.

Themes

The themes of EMAG 2007 will be:
•Advanced electron microscopy techniques;
•Investigating structure-property relationships in advanced materials;
•Nanophysics and nanotechnology.

These may address topics such as:
•Imaging dynamic processes
•3-D microscopy
•Aberration corrected microscopy
•In-situ microscopy techniques
•Biological materials
•Geological microscopy
•Advances in SEM & FIB (CL, EBSD, energy-filters)
•Detector technologies
•High spatial resolution chemical and structural analysis
•Surface imaging and modification
•Electron crystallography
•Functional materials
•Structural materials
•Catalytic materials
•Nano-materials
•Interfacial analysis

Call for Papers

Oral and poster contributions within any of the conference themes (as listed above) are invited. These will be grouped into the following sessions:
•Functional Materials
•EM in the Life Sciences
•Structural Materials
•In-situ SEM
•Abberration Correction
•Modelling
•Nanomaterials
•EM in the Earth Sciences
•Nanofabrication
•In-situ TEM

Abstracts should be submitted online by 23 March 2007. Each abstract should be a maximum of 300 words long and not contain any references or figures. The programme committee will note your preference for an oral or poster presentation, but cannot guarantee your preference.

When submitting your abstract please specify the following:
•Session (please see list above)
•Type of file (MS Word file or text)
•Presentation preference (oral or poster)
•Corresponding author's details
•Presenting author's Details
•Student work

Authors will receive confirmation that the abstract has been successfully submitted together with a reference number which must be quoted when making subsequent enquiries.

Notification with regards to the acceptance of the abstract will be sent on 27 April 2007.

If you are unable to submit your abstract online please email via jodie.cartwright@iop.org with all relevant details.

Advanced School : “Introduction to EELS and EFTEM,” 3–4 Sept 2007

A two day, Advanced School on EELS and EFTEM on Monday 3rd and Tuesday 4th September will precede EMAG 2007. This will consist of a series of lectures and demonstrations by international experts and is aimed at postgraduate students and postdoctoral researchers who wish to learn how to use EELS/EFTEM in their research.

The school will be held in the Dept of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Glasgow. Speakers will include Prof A J Craven, Prof R M Brydson, Dr D W McComb, Dr M Mackenzie and Dr A J Scott

Conference and Trade Exhibition, 5–7 Sept 2007

The Conference and Trade Exhibition will take place at Glasgow Caledonian University whose campus is located in the heart of Glasgow city centre. The campus is a one minute walk from Glasgow Buchanan St bus station which has fast, frequent links to Glasgow and Prestwick airports. Glasgow Queen St rail station is five minute walk for connections to Edinburgh and the East Coast mainline. Glasgow Central station is a ten minute walk for connections to the West coast mainline. The Trade Exhibition and posters will be housed in the Arc Health and Fitness centre, with all conference lecture theatres within a one minute walk.

Trade Exhibition

A major Trade Exhibition on electron microscopy and related technologies will be mounted in the Arc Health and Fitness Centre, at Glasgow Caledonian University, in parallel with the oral and poster sessions. The exhibition will be open for conference delegates and day visitors on 5–7 September 2007.

To book exhibition space please contact, Jill Cowlard (at the address below).

Accommodation

Modern ensuite accommodation has been reserved at Glasgow Caledonian halls of residence. The halls are on campus within a few minutes walk of the lecture theatres and Trade Exhibition.

Social Programme

The social programme will include a Welcome Reception, a Trade Exhibition Buffet and the Conference Dinner.

General Enquiries

Dawn Stewart,
The Institute of Physics
76 Portland Place
London W1B 1NT
UK
Tel: +44 (0)20 7470 4800
Fax: +44 (0)20 7470 4900
E-mail: dawn.stewart@iop.org

Exhibition enquiries

Jill Cowlard
Optimus Events Ltd (part of The CEM Group)
1 Doughty Building
Crow Arch Lane
Ringwood
BH24 1NZ
UK
Tel: 01425 485040
Fax: 01425 483573
E-mail: jill@cemgroup.com

Organising committee

Conference Chair: D W McComb
Programme Organisers: S E Donnelly, R T Baker
Proceedings Editors: P D Brown, G Moebus, R T Baker
Trade Exhibition Organisers: P Lander, K Meade and CEM
Advanced School Organisers: P Nellist, A J Craven, M MacKenzie
Local organisation: I MacLaren, M MacKenzie, M Doughty

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