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Promoting thermoelectric technology to mitigate global climate change
Please find attached the call for abstracts and papers for the 34th Annual International Conference on Thermoelectrics (ICT 2015) and 13th European Conference on Thermoelectrics (ECT 2015).
The second circular contains information regarding invited talks and proceedings.
Important Dates
April 7, 2015 Deadline Early registration
April 30, 2015 Deadline Abstract submission
May 15, 2015 Deadline Article submission
Please note that it is possible to submit abstracts before registration in case acceptance letters for visa applications are required. It is possible to update submitted abstracts. Please send your abstracts toICT2015@cpfs.mpg.de.
You will receive the second circular & call for abstracts and papers by using the download link:
We are looking forward to welcome you in Dresden in June!
Sincerely yours,
Juri Grin, Conference Chair Ulrich Schwarz, Conference CEO Max-Planck-Institut für Chemische Physik fester Stoffe Nöthnitzer Str. 40 01187 Dresden Germany
The International Thermoelectric Society (ITS) Conference Travel Grant is intended to assist graduate students to participate at the annual International Conference on Thermoelectrics (ICT). As part of our commitment to advancing research and training, the ITS will provides funding for 14 awards to graduate students. Each award will carry a cash prize of US $500.
Eligibility
Graduate students are eligible to apply for an ITS Conference Travel Grant if:
Four (4) International Thermoelectric Society (ITS) Board Member positions will be opened for election at the coming International Conference on Thermoelectricity, to be held in Dresden, Germany, June 28 – July 2, 2015.
The ITS Nomination and Election Committee invites you to nominate your candidate(s) by clicking here.
The Committee will make every effort to attract candidates from a variety of geographic, technical fields, and institutions, to best serve the Mission of the International Thermoelectric Society. The list of current Board Directors can be found here.
Board Directors are elected for a three-years term and are expected to play an active role in the International Thermoelectric Society business and promotion. The major goals (objectives) of the Society, as stated in the ITS Bylaws, are:
TO PROMOTE an understanding of the role thermoelectric technology may play in environmental impact and mitigating global climate change;
TO PROMOTE the advancement of the thermoelectric industry, science and engineering;
TO PROMOTE collection and exchange of information and education which will benefit the thermoelectric community;
TO PROMOTE systemization of measurements of transport parameters and TE devices.
TO PROMOTE awareness of the larger community to thermoelectric issues and solicit wider involvement;
TO PROMOTE various forums of exchange of information and achievements:
TO PROMOTE a mechanism for coordinating and promoting conferences;
Please use the link on this website to submit your nominations. Nominations will be accepted until May 30th, 2015. Short biographies and information of the Nominees will be posted on the ITS web site at (http://www.its.org) shortly after.
The election of the new MemberITS Board will be organized at the Conference in Dresden, Germany and further details will be announced at the beginning of the conference by the ITS President and the ITS Nomination and Election Committee.
Dr. Xun Shi from the Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, China has been selected as the recipient of the 2010 Young Investigator International Thermoelectric Society Award. The award will be given to Dr. Xun Shi during the award ceremony at the ICT2010 banquet in Shanghai, China.
One International Thermoelectric Society (ITS) Board Director position will be opened for election at the 33rd International Conference on Thermoelectrics, to be held in Nashville, USA, July 6th - July 10th, 2014.
The Committee has made every effort to attract candidates from a variety of geographic, technical fields, and institutions, to best serve the Mission of the International Thermoelectric Society. The list of current Board Directors can be found here.
Regular conference registration rate of $800 for attendees and $500 for students will end on June 16, 2014 (12:01 am EST). After that date, late and onsite registration fee will be in effect: $850 for attendees and $500 for students.
All authors and presenters should check the preliminary program for schedule and accuracy. If for any reason the talk or poster has to be withdrawn or changed, please let us know by June 16. The program will be sent to printing and no changes can be made after next week.
The International Thermoelectric Society is pleased to announce the 2014 winner of the annual Outstanding Achievement in Thermoelectrics Award - Professor Mercouri G. Kanatzidis of Northwestern University.
The citation will read as follows:
“For innovative and revolutionary contributions to the design, synthesis, and characterization of advanced thermoelectric materials, including bulk nanostructured chalcogenides, endotaxially nanostructured materials, and hierarchical material architectures.”
