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