2nd UK–China Summer School on Tribology and Surface Engineering
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final PROGRAMME now available!
The UK-China Summer School is a joint event organized by the University of Southampton and the Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, part of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
It will cover main research areas in Tribology and Surface Engineering and focus on nano-structured films/coatings, surface/interface of materials and nano/micro tribology.
The summer school will provide an oppurtunity for young researchers in tribology and surface engineering to learn about research from world leading institutions and provides opportunities for interacting with experts in this field.
Following from last year’s very successful UK-China Summer School at Lanzhou between 29th June – 3rd July 2009, we are pleased to invite you to this international workshop that will be held in Southampton, UK, 23rd-26th August, 2010.
Confirmed speakers
Professor Qunji Xue – Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, China
Professor John Williams –University of Cambridge, UK
Professor Weimen Liu – Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, China
Professor Alan Matthews –University of Sheffield, UK
Professor Fengyuan Yan– Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, China
Professor Robert Dwyer Joyce –University of Sheffield, UK
Professor Zhendong Dai –Nanjing University, China
Dr.Julian Wharton –University of Southampton, UK
Dr. Robert Ian Taylor –Shell Global Solutions, UK
Professor Feng Zhou– Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, China
Professor Mark Rainforth –University of Sheffield, UK
Professor Liping Wang– Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, China
Professor Margaret Stack –University of Strathclyde, UK
Professor. Michel Ciavarella– Politechnico de Bari, Italy
Dr. Wolfgang Wienhold –Innowep GmbH, Germany
Mr. George Plint –Phoenix Tribology Ltd, UK
A more detailed speakers’ programme will appear shortly.
Venue
This year’s summer school will be held at Chilwoth Manor Hotel. Set amidst twelve acres of beautiful landscaped grounds and located just north of Southampton City Centre, Chilworth Manor is a few minutes from both the M3 and M27.
The hotel boasts 95 en-suite rooms, located in the Manor House; there are 26 rooms which include Deluxe and Superior rooms. For more information please visit the following link and quote "Tribology Summer School" when booking:
http://www.chilworth-manor.co.uk/
Registration
Students and researchers majoring in Tribology and Surface Engineering studies in China and UK are encouraged to register for the summer school. Students will have an opportunity to submit their research for consideration for an oral or poster presentation on the third day, an extended abstract of which will be published in the conference proceedings.
The cost of the summer school is £150 which includes conference pack, free teas/coffees, lunches, a free drink at the drinks reception and the conference banquet (Tuesday night). Chilworth Manor Hotel has a limited number of twin and double rooms available for delegate use at a special summer school price of £65 per night (including breakfast). Please quote “Tribology Summer School” when booking at www.chilworth-manor.co.uk or by phoning 02380 767333.
Download Registration Form Here
The registration deadline for delegates has now been extended to 16th August 2010. Please complete the registration form and e-mail it to: micro@soton.ac.uk
Upon receipt of registration form an invoice for the conference fee will be sent out and which must be paid for prior to attendance.
Abstract Submission
To submit an abstract for consideration for a 15 minute oral or poster presentation, please download the 1 page Abstract Template below, complete and e-mail to mirco@soton.ac.uk by 30th July 2010. Decisions about presentations will be made known week commencing 2nd August 2010.
Download Abstract Template Here
Please complete all forms and e-mail them back to micro@soton.ac.uk
Important dates
Abstract submission: 30th July 2010
Registration deadline: 16th August 2010
Summer School: 24th -26th August 2010
Contact us
For enquiries on the summer school, please contact us:
Dr. S.C. Wang
Tel: ++ 44 (0)23 8059 4638
Email: wangs@soton.ac.uk
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