THE FIFTH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF THE CIS COUNTRIES
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THE FIFTH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF THE CIS COUNTRIES
Sol-gel synthesis and research of inorganic compounds, hybrid functional materials and disperse systems
«Sol-gel 2018» August 27-31, 2018
Grebenschikov Institute of Silicate Chemistry of Russian Academy of Sciences - the leading research centre of Inorganic Chemistry in the North West of Russia is holding the Fifth Anniversary International Conference of CIS countries "Sol-gel 2018". The researchers, engineers, technologists, teachers, under graduate and graduate students whose scientific and working career is associated with sol-gel technology are welcome.
The date and location of the conference
August 27-31, 2018; Institute of Silicate Chemistry of Russian Academy of Sciences 199034, Makarova naberezhnaya 2, Saint-Petersburg
Sessions of the Conference
- Theoretical aspects of sol-gel process – chairman: Prof. A.V. Agafonov (ISC RAS, Ivanovo)
- Sol-gel synthesis and research of nanoparticles – chairman: Prof. V.V. Kozik (NR TSU, Tomsk)
- Sol-gel films, coatings and memebranes – chairman: Prof. O.A. Shilova (ISC RAS, Saint-Petersburg)
- Hybrid inorganic and organic-inorganic sol-gel materials – chairman: Corr. Member RAS Yu.A. Schipunov (IC FEB RAS, Vladivostok)
- Xerogels, glass and bulk ceramic materials synthesized by sol-gel method – chairman: Prof. E.P. Simonenko (IGIC RAS, Moscow)
- Sol-gel materials for environmental protection, agriculture and biomedicine applications – chairman: Prof. V.G. Kessler (Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala)
- Applications of sol-gel science and technology – chairman: Ph.D. V.V. Vinogradov (ITMO University, Saint-Petersburg)
The program involves:
1) The school of young scientists, the leading specialists of sol-gel technology will give lectures.
2) The contest of posters among young scientists of under 35 years old (undergraduate and graduate students, young specialists in sol-gel synthesis of inorganic, hybrid inorganic and disperse systems).
Key dates
October, 15 2017 – preliminary registration deadline
January, 15 2018 – abstract submission deadline
February 2018 – information on the conference abstract acceptance
27.08 – 31.08.2018 – Conference «Sol-gel 2018»
The forms, registration rules and Abstracts submission are available on the Conference website www.sol-gel2018.ru
Registration fee
The amount of the charge is optional.
- Standard fee - the participant’s portfolio, welcome dinner, coffee breaks;
-Extended fee - the participant’s portfolio, welcome dinner, coffee breaks and 1 or 2 sightseeing tours;
- Full fee - the participant’s portfolio, welcome dinner, coffee breaks, 2 sightseeing tours and the banquet at a restaurant on the bank of the Gulf of Finland.
- Correspondence fee.
The sums of the fees will be specified in the 2nd information announcement. The cultural program of the conference involves visiting the Tsarskoye Selo with a focus on sightseeing Catherine Palace and the Amber Room as well as a boat trip along rivers and channels of Saint-Petersburg.
Contact information
Information about the event is available on the Conference website:
The Organizing Committee is available by E-mail:
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or by phone
+7 (812) 325-21-13
Announcement of Ulrich Award 2017
The ISGS is proud to announce that the recipients of the Ulrich Award for 2017 are:
Travel Grants for students Sol Gel 2017
3 grants will be awarded to support students travel to Liège, Belgium for the 2017 Sol-Gel conference (the amount will be 500 US$). · These travel grants are restricted for students (PhD or Master)- who are presenting author of an oral or poster communication accepted for presentation and scheduled during the Sol-Gel Conference, - who are current ISGS member at time of the conference (ie membership paid) · Application deadline: Wednesday, June 30th, 2017, 00:00 GMT· Application procedure:To apply for the travel grants, the students will need to provide the following - an extended abstract (2 pages maximum) of the presented research (including the list of co-authors), - a CV (2 pages maximum), - a letter of recommendation from her/his supervisor, - a proof of accepted abstract (notification of acceptance from the local organization committee).
Please, send your application by email with attached documents to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , specifying "Solgel 2017 Travel Grants" in the subject/object of your email.
· Results:The 2 or 3 best applicants will be selected by the ISGS Board by July 15rd, 2017 and notification of decisions will be sent by email shortly after. The grants will be awarded at the conference site during the Award Ceremony . Looking forward to seeing you in Liège!The ISGS BoardRenewal of the ISGS Board
CALL FOR CANDIDATES TO RENEW THE ISGS BOARD OF DIRECTORS - 3 POSITIONS TO RENEW
Dear colleague, Dear ISGS Member As an active scientist in the sol-gel community, you might want to consider putting your candidature forward for the upcoming election for the renewal of the ISGS board. A Board member is elected for 6 years. The Board meets every two years at the conference, every 2 months by phone. This election will take place before (through e-ballot) and at the next Sol-Gel International Conference which will take place in Liege, Belgium 3-8 September 2017. Results will be given during the SolGel 2017. If you are interested, we invite you to apply before June 30th 2017. To do so, you have to be ISGS member (membership paid) when you apply. Then use the required application form below to present a short biography reporting your activity in the field of Sol-Gel science and technology, highlighting also the areas where you think you could contribute as a board member and which will benefit the Sol-Gel society and community. Send back this form to the ISGS secretariat: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it We will publish the different candidatures on the ISGS website on a page open only to valid members and the online election procedure will take place. Hoping you will be interested in this opportunity and looking forward to hear from you soon. ISGS Board Download the application form
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The 2017 Sol-Gel conference will be held in Liege, Belgium.
The website of the conference is already opened :
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