Minisymposium on Physics & Chemistry as Keys to the Future of Innovative Polymer Science in Europe (Luxembourg, LU)
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The Faculty of Science, Technology and Communication of the University of Luxembourg, the Fonds National de la Recherche, and Luxinnovation are organising a Minisymposium on Physics & Chemistry as Keys to the Future of Innovative Polymer Science in Europe.
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Speakers
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The symposium will start with an introduction by Rector Rolf Tarrach.
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Invited speakers giving 20 minutes overview presentations followed by discussions are:
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- Jan Krüger, Université du Luxembourg - Innovative polymer science from a physicist's point of view
- Leo Koole, Universiteit Maastricht - Polymers in Europe: how did we get here, and where should we go?
- Michele Sferrazza, Université Libre de Bruxelles - Interfaces in confined polymer systems
- Jean-François Gohy, Université Catholique de Louvain - Block copolymers: smart building blocks for functional nanomaterials
- Ullrich Scherf, Bergische Universität Wuppertal - Structural design of semiconducting oligomers, polymers, and copolymers
- Wulff Possart, Universität des Saarlandes - A materials scientist's view at the interface of polymers to other materials
- Klaus Meerholz, Universität zu Köln - Chemistry needs physics needs chemistry - a case study on organic electronics
- Nicola Tirelli, University of Manchester - Responsive polymers and "soft" materials
- Christian Wagner, Universität des Saarlandes - Molecular properties in viscoelastic flow
- Udo Weimar, Universität Tübingen - Opportunities for innovation: polymer sciences in the European context
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The sessions will be led by:
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- Klaus-Viktor Peinemann, GKSS Geesthacht
- Ulrich Suter, ETH Zürich
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General information
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- Friday 16 February 2007, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
- The participation is free of charge, however you are kindly requested to register by sending an email to Ms Denise STRICHER
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Location
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| University of Luxembourg |
| Campus Limpertsberg |
| Lecture Hall BS 0.03 |
| 162A, avenue de la Faïencerie |
| L-1511 Luxembourg |
