2nd Conference on Aerogel Inspired Materials

About the Conference:

The 2^nd Conference on Aerogel Inspired Materials, organized by University of the Basque Country Institute for Polymer Materials – POLYMAT, will be held on September 27- 29, 2023 in San Sebastian, Spain.

The conference will provide an interdisciplinary forum for scientists, engineers, and practitioners to present their latest research results, ideas, developments, and applications in aerogels and related porous materials.

Abstracts are invited on any topic in aerogel-related synthesis, characterisation and application researches, including research-in-progress. We particularly encourage those with interest in the interdisciplinary themes of the meeting, early career researchers, and research students.

Abstracts:

The abstract submission deadline has been extended until 15th May 2023

Early bird registration (500 EUR for professors, senior researchers, and industry) and 300 EUR (for students) will be open until May 30.

The registration after this date will be 650 EUR for professors, senior researchers, and industry, and 450 EUR for students.

Hoping to see you all in San Sebastian.

With best wishes from the organizing committee members,

Lidija Siller
Barabara Milow
Ameya Rege
Oihane Sanz
Radmila Tomovska

7th International Summer School on Aerogels

Cologne, Germany

20.09. – 23.09.2022

The department of Aerogels and Aerogel Composites of the Institute of Materials Research at the German Aerospace Center is hosting the 7th International Summer School on Aerogels in Cologne, Germany, on 20.09. – 23.09.2022.

It is organized cooperatively by the Hamburg University of Technology, the University of Salzburg, the Bavarian Center for Applied Energy Research in Würzburg, the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology in Dübendorf, the University of Cologne and the German Aerospace Center.

During this workshop participants will be introduced to the fascinating properties of aerogels and perform many hands-on experiments learning how to model, synthesize and characterize inorganic, organic and bio-polymeric aerogels.

Why should you join?

1. Get an insight into the science behind aerogel’s synthesis and their material properties.
2. Hands on experience in numerical modelling, synthesis and characterization of aerogels.
3. Learn about use-cases, projects and application in different domains.
4. Opportunity to get in deeper discussion with the experts and subject matter experts from the industry and academia.

Students, PhD-Students, Postdocs, experienced scientists from universities, research organization and industry are invited to have a unique experience: the modelling, manufacturing and characterization of a fascinating nanostructured material.

Event information and registration for the Summer School can be found at: 7th International Summer School on Aerogels 2022

Congratulations to Valentin Smeets of UC Louvain for winning the 2020 Advapor PhD Award!

Ever dreamed of working in an Aerogel Lab? Here’s your opportunity!

The Union College Aerogel Lab is seeking a post-baccalaureate research assistant to make and characterize catalytic aerogels. Responsibilities also include maintaining laboratory equipment, instruments and supplies, trouble-shooting and resolving problems, keeping proper laboratory records and helping with special projects. The successful candidate will also participate in entrepreneurial training based on the NSF I-Corps program. This is a twelve month, grant-funded, benefit-eligible position that begins mid-July 2020 (note: the starting date is subject to change based on college and state guidelines relative to COVID-19).

See https://jobs.union.edu/cw/en-us/job/492763/postbaccalaureate-research-assistant to apply!

Online Seminar on Aerogels – 2020

ONLINE CONFERENCE UPDATE

The Fifth International Seminar on Aerogels has been postponed until September 2021 due to the global COVID-19 crisis. But, as they say in Hollywood: the show must go on! In its place we will organize an “Online Aerogel Seminar 2020″ on the original seminar dates (16-18 September, 2020) with selected oral presentations by video conference, online poster sessions accompanied by 1-2 minute videos for each poster, and webinars about various aerogel topics. The poster prize will be awarded as usual. Companies are invited to submit video materials about their new aerogel products for an industrial session.

CONFERENCE SCOPE

The aerogel community invites scientists, engineers, students, and industrial partners working with or interested in learning about aerogels to the premiere international conference on the subject. We welcome contributions on any and all topics related to aerogels including synthesis, characterization, and applications in various fields. Our growing community is eager to host contributions from all fields and from all over the world.

DEADLINES

Abstract: 15 June 2020

Registration: 9 September 2020

ABSTRACTS

Please send an abstract of 300 words or less by 1 May 2020 to aerogelconference@tuhh.de

The abstract must be submitted as a Word-file and conform to the following format:

• Line Spacing: Single spaced
• Title: Times New Roman 14 bold, centered
• Authors: Times New Roman 12 bold, centered
• Institutions: Times New Roman 12 italic, centered
• Email address of the presenting author: Times New Roman 12, centered
• Abstract text: Times New Roman 12
• Acknowledgements, References: Times New Roman 12

When submitting your abstract, please state if you prefer to present your paper as an oral presentation or a poster. Please note not all oral presentation requests can be accommodated due to program restrictions.

REGISTRATION

To Register, please send the Registration Form to the respective parties above. You do not need to submit the registration form at the same time as your abstract.

Registration will be accepted until 9 September 2020, one week prior to the start of the conference. Only registered participants will be able to join, so please be sure to register on time!

Certificates of participation will be provided on demand.

REGISTRATION FEES

Full 50 €
Students 30 €

Further details can be found on the Registration Form

LOGISTICS

The seminar will be held completely online via the apps Whova and Zoom.

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The oral presentations will be live streamed, and (if the authors agree) recorded and made available for an additional 24 hours for those who missed them because of time zone differences.

Posters presentations will also be conducted via Zoom. Each poster will have its own online Zoom session during the allotted poster session with the possibility for breakout sessions with those who have questions. We ask poster authors for make 90 second video abstracts summarizing the most interesting facts of their posters. These videos will be posted on the Whova poster session app.

There will also be a series of online “coffee breaks” (likely topic specific) where we can meet and chat informally!

CONFERENCE CHAIR

Prof. Irina SMIRNOVA
(Hamburg University of Technology – Harburg, Germany)
e-mail : irina.smirnova@tuhh.de

CONTACT DETAILS

Conference Organization: Prof. Irina SMIRNOVA
(Hamburg University of Technology – Harburg, Germany)
e-mail : aerogelconference@tuhh.de
Phone: +49-40-42878-3040
Fax: +49-40-42878-4072

Secretary:
For registration and payment
e-mail: contact@isasf.net

Website: http://www.aerogel.org/community/seminar2020

Fifth International Seminar on Aerogels – 2020 (completely online)

Properties-Manufacturing-Applications

WELCOME TO THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF AEROGELS

Aerogels are a fascinating class of nanoporous materials that exhibit a wide array of extreme and unique materials properties. Aerogels have traditionally been obtained through a combination of sol-gel technology and (mainly) supercritical drying. However, in recent years numerous new compositions and processes have made possible a wide range of amazing new materials and applications. As a result aerogels are now the focus of significant development efforts worldwide, with uses in many fields including insulation for buildings and oil pipelines, lightweight structural materials, aerospace, adsorbents and catalysts, capacitors, batteries, and desalination, optics, high-energy particle physics, drug delivery systems, and so much more. Please join us in discovering the latest in this exciting field!

UPDATE:

Dear Aerogel scientists, dear colleagues, dear Friends

I would like to update you about the upcoming Online International Seminar on Aerogels to be held 16-18 September 2020.

The seminar will be held completely online, most likely via the apps Whova and Zoom.

The oral presentations will be live streamed and (if the authors agree) recorded and made available for an additional 24 hours for those who missed them because of time zone differences.

We will also have a poster presentation component.  Each poster will have its own online zoom session during poster time with the possibility for breakout sessions with those who have questions. We ask the poster authors to make 1.5-min video abstracts summarizing the most interesting facts of their posters, which we will post on the Whova poster session app.

We will also organize online coffee breaks (likely topic-themed) where we still can meet and chat in groups!

As they say in Hollywood, the show must go on!  So, please submit your abstracts for oral or poster contributions before our deadline 15 June 2020 to aerogelconference@tuhh.de.

You can send the abstract first and register later, if you like. We’ll start the online registration  later and will accept the registration till 1 week before the event. Only registered participants will be able to join, so please be sure to register!

Lastly, don’t forget to mark your calendars for the rescheduled in-person meeting of the International Seminar on Aerogels in Hamburg in September 2021.

We are looking forward to you contributions!

Best regards,

Irina Smrinova

CONFERENCE SCOPE

The aerogel community invites scientists, engineers, students, and industrial partners working with or interested in learning about aerogels to the premiere international conference on the subject. We welcome contributions on any and all topics related to aerogels including synthesis, characterization, and applications in various fields. Our growing community is eager to host contributions from all fields and from all over the world. This conference will be the fifth in the series and promises to be the biggest and best yet!

DEADLINES

Abstract: 15 June 2020

ABSTRACTS

Please send an abstract of 300 words or less by 1 May 2020 to aerogelconference@tuhh.de

The abstract must be submitted as a Word-file and conform to the following format:

• Line Spacing: Single spaced
• Title: Times New Roman 14 bold, centered
• Authors: Times New Roman 12 bold, centered
• Institutions: Times New Roman 12 italic, centered
• Email address of the presenting author: Times New Roman 12, centered
• Abstract text: Times New Roman 12
• Acknowledgements, References: Times New Roman 12

Please send the abstract at the same time as the Registration Form to the respective parties above.

When submitting your abstract, please state if you prefer to present your paper as an oral presentation or a poster. Please note not all oral presentation requests can be accommodated due to program restrictions.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

We invite industrial and government partners to promote their products, services, and research activities by sponsoring our conference. Benefits include a large audience of academic and industrial players from around the world with high interest and relevance to your organization. Promotional opportunities including display booths, literature distribution, online exposure, placement of advertisements, and promotional giveaways are available. To discuss sponsorship and pricing please contact irina.smirnova@tuhh.de

TO REGISTER

To register for the seminar please download and fill in the Registration Form Aerogel Seminar 2020 and send it to contact@isasf.net.

REGISTRATION FEES

Full 50 €
Students 30 €

Further details can be found on the Registration Form

CONFERENCE CHAIR

Prof. Irina SMIRNOVA
(Hamburg University of Technology – Harburg, Germany)
e-mail : irina.smirnova@tuhh.de

CONTACT DETAILS

Conference Organization: Prof. Irina SMIRNOVA
(Hamburg University of Technology – Harburg, Germany)
e-mail : aerogelconference@tuhh.de
Phone: +49-40-42878-3040
Fax: +49-40-42878-4072

Secretary:
For registration and payment
e-mail: contact@isasf.net

Website: http://www.aerogel.org/community/seminar2020

The Union College Aerogel Lab is seeking a post-baccalaureate research assistant to make and characterize catalytic aerogels. Responsibilities also include maintaining laboratory equipment, instruments and supplies, trouble-shooting and resolving problems, keeping proper laboratory records and helping with special projects. The successful candidate will also participate in entrepreneurial training based on the NSF I-Corps program. This is a nine-month, grant-funded, benefit-eligible position that begins in September 2019 (and has the possibility of a renewal).

See https://jobs.union.edu/cw/en-us/job/492644/postbaccalaureate-research-assistant to apply!

1st Conference on Aerogel Inspired Materials

About the Conference:

The 1^st Conference on Aerogel Inspired Materials, organized by Newcastle University, will be held on September 18 – 20, 2019 in Newcastle, UK.

The conference will provide an interdisciplinary forum for scientists, engineers, and practitioners to present their latest research results, ideas, developments, and applications in aerogels and related porous materials.

Abstracts are invited on any  topic in aerogel-related synthesis, characterisation and application researches, including research-in-progress. We particularly encourage those with interest in the interdisciplinary themes of the meeting, early career researchers, and research students.

Venue:

The conference will be held at the Newcastle University Urban Sciences Building

The Urban Sciences Building is located within the Helix site, just up from Central Station which has local and national rail services.

Arrival is possible via plane, train, boat, or car. Directions can be found here

Abstracts:

Abstract submissions should be made online here by 15th May 2019

We invite abstracts on any topic in aerogel-related synthesis, characterisation and application researches, including research-in-progress. We particularly encourage those with interest in the interdisciplinary themes of the meeting, early career researchers, and research students. Those accepted for oral and poster presentations will need to register by 22nd July 2019.

Symposium chair:

Prof. Lidija Siller, Newcastle University, UK

International Committee: