First circular of 1994 ISMEBC conference (Goa, India)



                  INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
                              ON
                   MOLECULAR ELECTRONICS AND
                       BIOCOMPUTING
                     September 25-30, 1994
                      Goa, India
                      FIRST CIRCULAR
 Under the Auspices of:
 Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Bombay
 International Society for Molecular Electronics and Biocomputing
 Conference Chairman
 Prof. Girjesh Govil
 Correspondence
 Dr.~Ratna S. Phadke
 Scientific Secretary  for  ISMEBC'94      Tel : +91 (22) 215 2971
 Chemical Physics Group                     FAX : +91 (22) 215 2110
 Tata Institute of Fundamental Research     e-mail : mebc (- at -) tifrvax.bitnet
 Homi Bhabha Road                                  mebc (- at -)
 tifrvax.tifr.res.in
 Bombay 400 005 INDIA
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                        GENERAL INFORMATION
 Site
 The MEBC conference will be hosted by the Tata Institute of Fundamental
 Research, Bombay. It will be held at Hotel Majorda and Goa Penta, Goa,
 from September 25 - 30, 1994. The  hotel  will be able to
 accommodate about 250 persons.
 Goa is an internationally known beach resort. It is a delight for swimmers,
 anglers, water sports buffs and sun bathers. Goa has a 110 km long beach
 (swim attire advised). The countryside of Goa has natural curiosities too.
 Unspoilt ecosystems, water falls from the western ghats, lakes, more than
 one hundred species of birds, wild life sanctuary are to name a few.
 Official Language
 The official Language of MEBC is English. There will be no simultaneous
 translation.
 Passports and Visas
 Foreign delegates should be in possession of valid  passports or other
 valid travel documents and valid visas granted by the Indian Missions
 abroad. They must apply for conference visas to the Indian Mission
 abroad four months in advance.
 Official Conference agent
 Thomas Cook - India is the official agent to the ISMEBC'94 conference and
 will assist the delegates for all their requirements. Thomas Cook has
 network all over the world.
 Bombay is the nearest and convenient airport for  foreign participants.
 Domestic airline services are available from Bombay to Goa.  Delhi, is also
 connected to Goa by air. Train services are available from Bombay to Goa
 via Miraj (Miraj to Goa on Meter Gauge). Bus services are available from
 Bombay to Panaji, capital of Goa (17 hrs travelling time).
 Foreign Exchange and Banking
 Currency exchange booths are available at Bombay International Airport and
 at the two hotels where the conference will be held.
 Registration Information
 Registration fees
 Delegate             $300
 Student*             $100
 Accompanying person  $100
 *  Students who are continuing  their undergraduate or graduate
 program at the time of registration are eligible for the student fee. A
 similar concession may also be granted on request, for senior scientists
 coming from developing countries.
 To receive additional information, please complete and return the enclosed
 preregistration form by mail or e-mail to Dr.~Phadke.
       Please do not send the registration fee at this stage.
 After preregistration, we will advise you on the registration and
 other details.
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 Accommodation Information
 Accommodation will be available, in Goa in the two adjoining hotels,
 Majorda and Goa Penta, that have been reserved for Conference
 participants.
 All inclusive costs (airport pick up, all meals, conference materials and
 conference facilities for five nights):
              $175   double occupancy per person
              $250   single occupancy
 Delegates are expected to arrive on 25th September. The conference
 will start with an inaugural ceremony and an evening lecture. The
 conference will conclude on the 30th  by noon.
 Financial Assistance
 A limited amount of grants will be made available to assist younger
 scientists and delegates from countries with currency restrictions.
 Individuals wishing to apply for such support should write to Dr.~Phadke
 outlining the nature of their financial situation. The deadline for
 receipt of such applications is 15 March  1994 .
 International Advisory Committee
 Prof.~M. Aizawa (Japan), Prof.~G. Bicz o  (Hungary), Prof.~A. E. G. Cass
 (UK), Prof.~S. Chandrashekar (India), Prof.~M. Conrad (USA), Prof.~G.
 Govil (India), Prof.~E. Greenbaum (USA), Dr.~R. S. Phadke (India),
 scientific secretary, Prof.~N. G. Rambidi (Russia), Prof.~M. M. Sharma
 (India), Prof.~P. N. Tandon (India)
 National Organising Committee
 Prof.~V. Singh, Director, TIFR (Chairman), Prof.~G. Govil, Prof.~S. K.
 Joshi, Dr.~K. K. Kannan, Prof.~C. L. Khetrapal, Dr.~R. A. Mashelkar,  Dr.
 R. S. Phadke, Dr.~P. Rama Rao, Prof.~Suresh Chandra
  Governing Council of MEBC
 Officers
 Prof.~Hans Kuhn ( Hon. President), Prof.~Michael Conrad (President),
 Prof.~Masuo Aizawa ( President Elect), Prof.~G e za Bicz o  (Immediate
 Past President), Prof.~Robert Birge (Advisory Vice-President), Prof.~P e
 ter Rajczy (Secretary), Prof.~Ann E. Tate (Treasurer)
 Governing Board
 Prof.~Ludwig Brehmer, Prof.~Danilo De Rossi, Prof.~Felix T. Hong,
 Prof.~Pavel I. Lazrev, Prof.~Gen Matsumoto, Prof.~Robert W. Munn,
 Prof.~Stanislav Ne s p u rek, Dr.~Ratna S. Phadke, Prof.~Arend von Roggen,
 Prof.~Juliusz Sworakowski, Prof.~Yu Wei, Prof.~Joseph Zyss
 Scientific Programs
 This conference will provide a forum for the presentation and discussion
 of major new advances in the wide range of topics in the field of
 molecular electronics. There will be plenary lectures, invited talks, oral
 presentations and poster sessions.
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 Plenary and Invited Talks
 The following  scientists  are expected to give plenary and invited talks:
 Aizawa (Japan), Aviram (USA), Barraud (France), Biczo (Hungary), Bozio
 (Italy)*, Brehmer (Germany), Cass (UK), Chandrashekar (India), Conrad
 (USA), Greenbaum (USA), Hameroff (USA), Hampp (Germany), Hong (USA), Hush
 (Australia), Jortner (Israil), Kahn (France), Kuhn (Switzerland), Lehn
 (France)*, Marcus(USA)*, Metzger (USA), Misra (India), Mohwald
 (Germany)*, Phadke (India), Potember (USA)*, Rajczy (Hungary),
 Rambidi (Russia),  Rossi (Italy), Rustichelli (Italy), Sienicki
 (Poland)*, Szu (USA), Tandon (India), Tate (USA), Tien (USA), Wei
 (China), Wegner (Germany)
 *-  confirmation awaited.
 Topics to be covered:
 The scientific session will be devoted to:
 -  Biomimetic and supramolecular chemistry of molecularly designed
   ``intelligent", ``smart", and ``adaptive" materials, devices
 and systems.
 -  Principles underlying self assembled or artificially engineered
   molecular aggregates and architectures: LB films, membranes, conducting
   polymers, etc.
 -  Techniques for studies of electron transfer, molecular interactions,
   structure and dynamics: STM, AFM, spectroscopy, theoretical
   simulations, etc.
 -  Theory and modeling of molecular sensors and molecular computing
   systems: Molecular recognition, molecular switching and molecular
   sensors.
 -  Neural and neuromolecular systems: Present understanding of learning
   and memory, how to utilize it in future computer constructions ?
 -  Materials, nanomanipulations and devices: Molecular, optomolecular and
   photonics, biomedical and industrial applications.
     Deadline for Abstract Submission: 15 March 1994
 Social Activities
 There will be social programs organised for the accompanying persons.
 XVI IUBMB Congress
 XVI International Congress of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology will be
 held in New Delhi, India during 19-22 September 1994.  For more details
 about this congress please contact:
 Dr.~N. Appaji Rao, Secretary General, 16th IUBMB Congress,  Department of
 Biochemistry, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 560 012, India.
 Phone : +91-80-344411 extn 2310, FAX  : +91-80-341683
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       Preregistration form
 (Last date for submission 30 November 1993)
 I wish to preregister for the 5  ISMEBC conference - Goa 1994. My
 contact address is as given below.
 Last Name           :
 First Name          :
 Male/Female         :   M/F
 Designation         :
 Organization        :
 Street address      :
 Room No/Mail Code   :
 City, State, Zip    :
 Country             :
 Telephone           :
 Fax                 :
 Telex               :
 e-mail              :
 Whether presenting a paper   :    Yes/No
 If so, tentative title     :
 Any accompanying persons    :
 Please return to
 Dr.~Ratna S. Phadke
 Scientific Secretary  for  ISMEBC'94      Tel : +91 (22) 215 2971
 Chemical Physics Group                     FAX : +91 (22) 215 2110
 Tata Institute of Fundamental Research     e-mail : mebc (- at -) tifrvax.bitnet
 Homi Bhabha Road                                  mebc (- at -)
 tifrvax.tifr.res.in
 Bombay 400 005 INDIA