1st EOS Topical Meeting on Photonics for Sustainable Development - Focus on the Mediterranean (PSDM 2013)
- Roberta Ramponi - Politecnico Di Milano / Italy
- Zohra Ben Lakhdar - Faculty of Sciences in Tunis / Tunisia
- El-Hachemi Amara - Centre de Développement des Technologies Avancées / Algeria
- Badr-Eddine Benkelfat - Télécom SudParis 9 / France
- Sahraoui Bouchta - University of Angers / France
- John Dudley - Institut Femto-St CNRS / France
- Maurizio Ferrari - IFN-CNR / Italy
- Stavros Pissadakis - Foundation for Research & Technology (FORTH) / Greece
- Valerio Pruneri - Institut de Ciències Fotòniques / Spain
- Mourad Zghal - Université de Carthage / Tunisia
PSDM 2012 postponed to the beginning of 2013
The chairs, Roberta Ramponi and Zohra Ben Lakhdar, have agreed together with the EOS to postpone PSDM to the beginning of 2013.
The EOS office will keep you informed as soon as the exact date and location have been determined.
Synopsis
Celebration of the "50th anniversary of the Laser" last year has brought the attention on how much laser light and photonics have changed and can further improve the quality of life. Photonics is one of the key enabling technologies, essential to face the "grand chall
enges" of our time. Indeed it can address and have a strong impact in many application fields such as ICT, healthcare, energy saving and efficiency, security, environmental monitoring, etc. The conference aims to bring scientists from all over the world to meet the Mediterranean Photonics community. The highlights of photonics will be presented and its role for a sustainable development will be discussed. Basic aspects related to advanced materials and technologies (organic materials, photonic crystals, metamaterials, nanoplasmonics, etc.) together with innovative optical components, devices and systems will show the future ahead of us. Students and young researchers will be given space to present their activity and to take the chance of discussing them with senior scientists.
Call for Papers
The Final Announcement & Call for Papers for the 1st EOS Topical Meeting on Photonics for Sustainable Development - Focus on the Mediterranean (PSDM 2012) can be downloaded here (1.2 mb).
Topics
| Biophotonics |
Biosensors Microoptofluidics Biomedical sensing Optical diagnostic techniques Photonic metamaterials and plasmonics Flourescence diagnostic Green light |
| Optics and energy |
Optics for solar energy Solar energy generation - Transmission and storage from thermal to photovoltaic to novel methods |
| Optics and enviro nment |
Optical remote sensing of the Environment Sensors (hyperspectral sensors, multi-spectral imaging sensors, LIDAR, algorithms and phenomena, green light) Applications |
| Optical communications |
Fiber optics Modulated laser Optics for quantum computing Photonics – based touch screens, silicon photonics, brighter light for communication under the sea |
| Organic photonics |
Organic semi conductors Conjugated polymers Carbon nanotubes |
| Optical sensing |
Capturing and processing Sensing air pollution Photonics based technique for water processing and waste water treatment Optical components |
Confirmed Invited Speakers
Laboratory of Semiconductors Physics and Solar Energy Ecole Norma-le Supérieure, University Mohammed V-Agdal Rabat (MA)
Topic: Optics and Energy
CNR-INOA
Pyro-electrohydrodynamic manipulation of liquids for nanotechnology applications
Hybrid organic-inorganic materials for efficient solar cells
Strongly Injection-Locked Semiconductor Ring Lasers for High-Speed Modulation
Centre de Développement des Technologies Avancées (DZ)
Technology Transfer in public research institutions to foster innovation and entrepreneurship
Registration
| Early-bird (by 29/02/2012) |
Universities, private persons, German and Non-EU companies and non-university research institutes* |
| Registration for members | 450 (incl. 19% VAT) |
| Registration for non-members | 510 (incl. 19% VAT) |
| Registration for student members | 250 (incl. 19% VAT) |
| Registration for student non-members | 270 (incl. 19% VAT) |
*PLEASE NOTE: Registrations from companies and non-university research institutes registered in EU countries (except Germany) are exempted from VAT, if VAT no. is given.
Dates and Deadlines
Abstract submission
Authors are requested to submit an extended abstract of a maximum of two pages and preferably with at least one figure. Detailed information on the EOS guidelines for abstract submission can be found here.
Contributions will be accepted for oral and poster presentation. Please indicate preference. All accepted contributions are to be published on the EOS Topical Meeting Digest CD-ROM which will be distributed on-site. All authors are requested to register for the meeting separately from abstract submission.
Abstracts can only be submitted online via this event page.
Extended Abstract submission until 20 December 2011!
Paper Publication in JEOS:RP
Venue
Tunis is the capital of Tunisia and links three different cities: the historical heart Medina, the “European” centre that was built up at the beginning of the 20th century and the new quarters all around that are continuously growing and conferring the modern spirit to the metropolis. The city is seen as an excellent venue for the 1st EOS Topical Meeting on Photonics for Sustainable Development - Focus on the Mediterranean (PSDM 2012) to co-locate the researchers' communities on Photonics from Europe and the Mediterranean countries.
The meeting will be held at the Ramada Plaza Tunis, that is ideally located near the beach of the Côte de Carthage and approx. 20 km away from downtown Tunis. Situated at a beautiful site, the Ramada Plaza Tunis offers a variety of leisure and wellness activities, well equipped with an indoor and outdoor pool, a Hammam, sauna and fitness centre.
Social Programme
Present your research work at this exceptional place and join our social programme to the historic city of Carthage and the beautiful small village Sidi Bou Said on 31 March 2012! Only a few minutes away from Tunis, the historic city of Carthage offers relicts of a glorious heritage to its visitors. For more than 3.000 years, Carthage belonged to the largest and major economic forces and dominated the Mediterranean Sea with its powerful navy. Step on historic soil and feel the spirit of the past glorious empire by joining our visit to this beautiful city. Another destination will be Sidi Bou Said, a lovely blue and white artist village, gaily perched on the cliffs overlooking the Bay of Tunis.
Travel and Accomodation
The venue can easily be reached by car or by taxi from Tunis-Carthage International Airport in 30 minutes, located 20 km away from downtown Tunis. From the airport, you can transfer to the city by bus or by taxi, both facilities are available outside of the arrival area. We recommend you to go by taxi since travelling by public transport in Tunisia might be quite difficult. Yellow cabs in Tunis operate on a metered fare system and are relatively inexpensive (~10 € à 20 km).
Rooms at a special rate have been blocked at the venue hotel. The booking details and a list of alternative hotels will be published soon.
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