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The scientific program of AERC 2014 consists of eleven
symposia that are organized by renowned experts in the
respective field (See session chairs section on homepage). In
We would like to gratefully
acknowledge the support
given to the conference
9th Annual
European
Rheology
Conference
advance of the conference (April 8, 2014), three special short
courses will be offered.
General symposia
2nd Flyer
Karlsruhe, Germany, April 8 - 11, 2014
All sessions are intended to have both experimental and
theoretical presentations to foster fruitful discussions along
each material class from different perspectives:
Advances in rheometry
Venue
Biopolymers, active fluids and food rheology
The presentations will take place in either the 600-seat auditorium
Colloids and suspensions
or in one of the five 120-seat auditoria. The 200 posters can be
Flow-induced phase transitions and flow instabilities
viewed throughout the conference. Food, drinks, and internet
Industrial rheology and processing
access will be provided in the same place as exhibitors will
Interfacial phenomena, surfactants, emulsions and foams
showcase their instruments. The nearby park and zoo will be free
Polyelectrolytes, associating fluids and liquid crystals
to enter, offering participants a place for natural and wild scientific
Polymer melts, blends, copolymers and nanocomposites
discussions.
Viscoplasticity and granular media
Microfluidic and microrheology
Non-Newtonian fluid mechanics and flow simulation
Important deadlines
Abstract submission:
Notification of acceptance: Special short courses
Fourier Transform Rheology (Wilhelm)
November 30, 2013
January 14, 2014
Early bird registration:
February 15, 2014
Online registration closed:
March 31, 2014
Rheology of micro- and nanostructured polymers (Handge)
Microrheology (Willenbacher)
Prices
Prices including conference dinner for all participants
Early bird (Delegates / Students):
390 € / 240 €
Normal Registration (Delegates / Students): 440 € / 290 €
Short courses:
200 €
You are cordially invited to this conference by the
Contact information
For more information, please visit: www.aerc2014.kit.edu
Heinrich Hertz was the first to prove the existence of electro­
magnetic waves in his lab at the University of Karlsruhe. The
unit of frequency is named in his honor.
Email: [email protected]
German Rheological Society
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Conference chairs
Location
Karlsruhe is in the west of Germany,
close to the French border. The
Norbert Willenbacher (KIT, Karlsruhe)
Manfred Wilhelm (KIT, Karlsruhe)
international hub Frankfurt Airport is
Scientific goals
The conference will bring together the world’s leading experts
in modern rheology. The program will be arranged around
three plenary lectures with up to six parallel sessions. An
only one hour away by train or car.
Local scientific committee
experienced international scientific committee will select high
Train connections to Berlin (5h),
Ulrich Handge (HZG, Geesthacht)
quality presentations. The central location of Karlsruhe, in the
Amsterdam (5h), Paris (3h), Zü rich
Christian Marotzke (BAM, Berlin)
middle of Europe, in combination with excellent transport
(3h), Munich (3h), and direct access
Christian Wagner (Universität des Saarlandes)
connections offers the chance for many scientists from all over
to major European motorways make
Nico Dingenouts (KIT, Karlsruhe)
the world to join us at the AERC conference in 2014. We are
Karlsruhe
Bernhard Hochstein (KIT, Karlsruhe)
looking forward to stimulating discussions and an exciting time
destination from many European
an
easily
reachable
Christian Friedrich (FMF, Freiburg)
in Karlsruhe.
locations.
Manfred Wagner (TU Berlin)
The conference will take place in the "Stadthalle" of the
Social program
Karlsruhe Convention Centre (www.messe-karlsruhe.de),
Plenary speakers
located in the centre of the city, ten minutes walking distance
S. Herminghaus
MPI Dynamics and Self-Organization, Goettingen, Germany
discussions throughout the conference. On Tuesday evening,
D. Vlassopoulos
FORTH and University of Crete, Greece
Convention Centre. Thursday evening, before the conference
E. J. Windhab
Institute of Food Science, ETH, Zuerich, Switzerland
Museum “ZKM” the Centre for Art and Media Karlsruhe
from the main train station. A wide range of hotels can be found
in the neighborhood of the conference center. Furthermore, the
excellent public transportation system of Karlsruhe offers easy
access to many hotels and other accommodation in the
surrounding area.
Social activities will be offered in order to encourage
an opening reception will be held in the foyer of the Karlsruhe
dinner, you will have the opportunity to visit the renowned
(www.zkm.de). Docents will be available to provide you with
The Karlsruhe Convention Centre (left) is within walking distance
to the University and the city centre (right). Here, one can find
shops, bars and restaurants for a pleasant stay in Karlsruhe.
information on the current exhibitions. The conference dinner
on Thursday evening will be held in the foyer of the “ZKM”.