FM&NT 2009

The Organizing Committee kindly invites you to take part in the International conference “Functional materials and nanotechnologies” 2009.

FM&NT-2009 is organised by Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia

The conference is organised in co-operation with projects ERANET “MATERA” and National Research programme in Materials Science of Latvia

We are also kindly asking you to forward this information to any of your colleagues who may be interested in attending the FM&NT-2009.

FM&NT-2009 PROGRAMME

Scope

The purpose of the conference is to bring together scientists, engineers, and students from universities, research institutes and related industrial companies aware from the field of advanced material science and materials technologies.

Official language. The official language of the Conference is English. No simultaneous translation will be provided.

Scientific themes

• Advanced inorganic materials for photonics, energetics and microelectronics
• Organic materials for photonics and nanoelectronics
• Advanced methods for investigation of nanostructures
• Perspective biomaterials and medicine technologies
• Development of technologies for design of nanostructured materials, nanoparticles, and thin films
• Design of functional materials and nanocomposites and development of their technologies

International Organising Committee

Chairman:

• Andris Sternberg, Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia, Latvia, MATERA

Members:

• Juras Banys, Vilnius University, Lithuania
• Gunnar Borstel, University of Osnaebueck, Germany
• Niels E. Christensen, University of Aarhus, Denmark
• Robert A. Evarestov, St. Petersburg State University, Russia
• Claes-Goran Granqvist, Uppsala University, Sweden
• Dag Høvik, The Research Council of Norway, Norway
• Marco Kirm, Institute of Physics, University of Tartu, Estonia
• Vladislav Lemanov, Ioffe Physical Technical Institute, Russia
• Witold Łojkowski, Institute of High Pressure Physics, Poland
• Sisko Sipilä, Finnish Funding Agency for Technology and Innovation, Finland
• Ingólfur Torbjörnsson, Icelandic Centre for Research, Iceland, MATERA
• Marcel H. Van de Voorde, Max-Plank Institut für Metallforshung, Germany

International Programme Committee

Chairman:

• Inta Muzikante, Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia, Latvia, MATERA

Members:

• Liga Berzina-Cimdina, Institute of Biomaterials and Biomechanics, Riga Technical University, Latvia
• Janis Grabis, Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, Riga Technical University, Latvia
• Leonid V. Maksimov, Vavilov State Optical Institute, Russia
• Linards Skuja, Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia, Latvia
• Maris Springis, Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia, Latvia
• Ilmars Zalite, Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, Riga Technical University, Latvia
• Janis Zicans, Institute of Polymers, Riga Technical University

Local committee

Elina Laizane
Aivars Vembris
Maris Kundzins
Gunita Zelca
Anastasija Jozepa
Raitis Siatkovskis

Venue

The event will take place in Riga, Kengaraga 8, in the Conference hall of the Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia (ISSP LU), 31 March-3 April, 2009.

Transportation to and from Riga airport

Bus No 22 price 40 santims ( ~57 EU cents)

Taxi day price 10-15 Ls from airport to centre
call 800 1313 (red Reno Megane or red minibus) or many others

Rent a car in airport and spend your day in traffic jams

Transportation to and from ISSP

Taxi - Ls 5-8 from centre

Tram No 7 price - 40 or 50 santims ( ~57 or 71EU cents) 

The most advisable way to come in time in peak hours
25 min from Opera to Kengaraga str.+ 5 min walking to ISSP (direction to Daugava river)

You can buy the tram ticket in the first wagon, preferable to pay with coins – 50 sant/ticket
or, better – you can buy tickets in news-stall (NARVESSEN etc.).- 40 sant/ticket.

Changing the transport, You have to buy a new ticket.

You have to go to Opera and get in the tram No 7, direction – DOLE (You have to wait on the side opposite to Opera building)
Walking Konventa seta - Opera – 5-6 min
time in tram Nr 7 from Opera to Kengaraga iela – 22 min
Walking from tram stop to ISSP – 5-7 min

Key Dates and Deadlines

Registration

Registration form could be downloaded here.

It should be send by e-mail: fmnt09@cfi.lu.lv 

Registration fees

Full registration: 250 EUR
Students: 150 EUR
Accompanying persons: 50 EUR

After the notification about the acceptance of your abstract, the advanced payment can be made by bank transfer or Credit Cards. Bank commissions, exchange charges or fees are the responsibility of the registrant. The conference account was established at:

The currency in Latvia is Lats (LVL) 1€ = 0,7028 LVL

Hotel information

"Toss Hotel
in distance 5 min. walk to conference place.
Available apartments in the hotel "Toss":
*Family 2 - 67 Euro
*Single -     37 Euro
*Double -    52 Euro
*Twin -       52 Euro
When you will fill the registration form please write: “FMNT” or "CFI".
In the price are included: VAT, breakfast, swimming-pool and sauna from 9:00-11:00.
-15% discount for bowling games.
Address: 6 Kengaraga Street, Riga, Latvia, LV-1063
Reception:  +371 6 7 852 400
Fax:           +371 6 7 852 401
http://www.hoteltoss.lv/ 

"Hanza Hotel"
in the center of Riga city
*Single -                 50 Euro
*Double -               60 Euro
*Bussiness double - 75 Euro
In the price are included: VAT, breakfast, WiFi internet.
Free transfer from hotel to Conference place - ISSP.
Please also use key-words "FMNT" and "CFI" for registration.
Address: 17 Elijas Street, Riga, Latvia, LV-1050
Reception:  +371 6 7 796 040
Fax:           +371 6 7 796 044
http://www.hanzahotel.lv/

Contact for Information

Institute of Solid State Physics, University of Latvia
8 Kengaraga street, LV-1063
Riga, Latvia
Phone: (mob) (+371) 22045327
Fax: (+371) 7 6 132 778
E-mail: mail to fmnt09@cfi.lu.lv 
website: http://www.fmnt.lv 

Visa information

List of countries citizens of which may enter the Republic of Latvia without a visa you will find on web site: http://www.pmlp.gov.lv/en/pakalpojumi/visa/list_countries.htm 
If you need a visa, please contact us previously!

Partners

Institue of Solid State Physics University of Latvia

University of Latvia

Latvian Council of Science

Matera

National Research Program in Materialscience in Latvia

Latvijas Republikas Izglītības un Zinātnes ministrija

Latvijas Materiālu Pētīšanas Biedrība

EUREKA project “BIONANOCOMPOSIT”