Bringing together polymer and soft materials researchers & industry from across the world and showcasing recent advances in the field.
The University of Strathclyde is hosting the third ScotCHEM Polymer & Soft Materials Conference, an annual fixture in Scotland’s chemistry research calendar. The conference series covers all areas of related research including polymer chemistry and technology, self-assembly, biointerfaces, and bioinspired and advanced materials. This year, we are expanding to a 2-day event and further aiming to highlight sustainability research, from best lab practices to degradable polymers and upcycling approaches.
The programme will include invited and contributed talks, poster sessions, and other networking and discussion opportunities. A highlight will be a Civic Reception hosted by the Lord Provost and Glasgow City Council, with complimentary drinks at the prestigious Glasgow City Chambers on Thursday evening, 13 June.
Abstract submission
Submissions are open to contributions:
- Scientific oral and poster presentations.
- Flash oral presentations highlighting your laboratory’s sustainability best practices (from day-to-day operations to the impact of sustainability awards and certifications).
Submission deadlines
- Oral and Poster (scientific and sustainability): 1 May 2024.
Successful oral submissions will be notified by 10 May 2024. - Flash presentations: 31 May 2024.
Send all abstract submissions to [email protected].
Download the abstract submission template: word doc or pdf.
Prizes & travel support
Early career researcher (ECR) prizes will be given to the most deserving contributed oral and poster presentations.
ScotCHEM ECRs registering early may request travel support to help cover the costs of attending both days of the event.
Confirmed Keynote and Invited Speakers
- Prof Holger Frey, University of Mainz
- Prof Dave J. Adams, University of Glasgow
- Prof Jan van Esch, Delft University of technology
- Prof Róisín M. Owens, University of Cambridge
- Dr Juliane Simmchen, University of Strathclyde
- Prof Dariusz Bielinski, Lodz University of Technology
- Dr Amit Kumar, University of St. Andrews
- Dr Jennifer Garden, University of Edinburgh
- Dr Sebastian Sprick, University of Strathclyde
- Prof Peter Cormack, University of Strathclyde
Organizing Committee
Conference chairs
- K. H. Aaron Lau – University of Strathclyde
- John Liggat – University of Strathclyde
ScotChem organisers
- Alan Wiles – ScotChem
- Suzanne Halden – ScotChem
ECR committee members
- Emma Edwards – University of Strathclyde
- Ruchika Goyal – University of Strathclyde
- Iqra Azeem – University of Strathclyde
- Khalifa Mohamed – University of Strathclyde
- Dipankar Ghosh – University of Glasgow