Overview
In partnership with the Emirates
Mars Mission and Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Center (MBRSC), the Department of Physics at American University of
Sharjah (AUS) is proud to host the international conference Frontiers in
Theoretical and Applied Physics |UAE 2017 (FTAPS 2017). The aim of the
conference is to provide a forum for physicists, astronomers, and space and
material scientists from around the world to present the latest developments in
the various dynamic fields of physics. The conference will provide ample
opportunity to exchange ideas on rising research issues in physics,
astrophysics, and space and material science, and to promote regional and
international collaborations.
The conference program will include keynote lectures
delivered by renowned scientists, invited talks by leading experts on hot
topics, special sessions on issues of special interest and contributed papers
from researchers around the globe. All papers contributed to the conference
will appear in the Journal of Physics:
Conference Series (JPCS) after going through a review process by the
conference scientific committee. Moreover, authors of selected contributions
will be invited to submit extended articles toward a focus issue in Physica Scripta associated with
FTAPS2017.
The conference is endorsed by the American Physical
Society (APS), Materials Research Society (MRS), the Institute of Physics (IOP) in the UK, and the International Astronomical Union (IAU)-Office of Astronomy for Development.
Venue
Frontiers in Theoretical and Applied Physics |UAE 2017 (FTAPS 2017) will
be held on the campus of American University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
American University of Sharjah (AUS) was founded in 1997 by His Highness
Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qassimi, Member of the Supreme Council of the
UAE and Ruler of Sharjah, who envisioned the university as a leading
educational institution in the Gulf region. AUS is an independent, non-profit
coeducational institution. AUS is a leading comprehensive coeducational
university in the Gulf, serving students from the region and around the world.
The weather in the
UAE during the month of February is very nice with an average temperature of 23
degrees Celsius. Sharjah, a 20 minute drive from the City of Dubai, is a city
of learning and the arts, as confirmed by it being named the 2014 Capital of
Islamic Culture for the Arab Region and the 1998 UNESCO Cultural Capital of the
Arab World. This context facilitates the university's intention to be an
academic center at the intersection of ancient cultural traditions and
contemporary intellectual currents. The city of Sharjah is home to more than 20
museums with splendid collections of artifacts and art as well as exhibits on
science and natural history. Sharjah also hosts many cultural festivals,
educational conferences, fairs and economic expositions. These resources permit
the university to broaden students' formal education in a way not possible
elsewhere in the region.
More information about Sharjah is available here.
More information about Dubai is available here.
Conference Themes
Papers contributed to the
conference will be presented in parallel focused sessions as oral or poster
presentation. The conference themes
include, but are not limited to, the followings:
1- AMO and Laser Physics
2- Astrophysics, Space and Planetary Physics
3- Condensed Matter, Material Science and Nanophysics
4- Mathematical
Physics
5- Nuclear,
High Energy, and Particle Physics: Theory and Experiment
6- Radiation
and Environmental Physics
Committee Structure
International Advisory Board
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Conference Chair: Ali Alnaser
Local Organizing Committee
Scientific Committee
Keynote Speakers
Professor Paul Corkum
Two decades ago, Professor Corkum explained the origin of the high harmonic radiation that had been discovered in France. Within a year of developing the theory, Corkum and his group proposed methods for producing and measuring the world's shortest light flashes. Seven years later, he participated in the first experiments in which attosecond pulses were produced and measured. Since then, Corkum's group has imaged molecular orbitals, "watched" a molecule's electrons as a chemical reaction takes place and extended recollision technology to solids.
Dr. Corkum is a fellow of the Royal Societies of Canada and London and the Royal Photographic Society. He is a foreign member of the US National Academy of Sciences and the Austrian Academy of Science. He holds many international awards. In 2013, he was awarded the King Faisal Prize for Science (Saudi Arabia) and the Progress Medal for Photography (UK). In 2014, he received the Ives Medal of the Optical Society of America - the society's top medal. He was the 2015 Thomson Reuters Citation Laureate and was awarded the 2015 Lomonosov Gold Medal by the Russian Academy of Sciences. He also holds honorary degrees from Acadia, Laval, McMaster and Sherbrooke universities.
Professor Andrew Wee
Professor Andrew Wee is a Provost's Chair of Physics, and Vice President (University and Global Relations) at the National University of Singapore (NUS). He is President of the Singapore National Academy of Science (SNAS), Fellow of the Institute of Physics UK (IoP), Institute of Physics Singapore (IPS), and an academician of the Asia-Pacific Academy of Materials (APAM). His research interests include scanning tunneling microscopy (STM) and synchrotron radiation studies of the molecule-substrate interface, graphene and 2D materials, and related device studies. He is an Associate Editor of ACS Nano, and on the editorial boards of several other journals.
Professor Wee was a visiting scientist with the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratories in the US, a Commonwealth Fellow, as well as a Rhodes Scholar at the University of Oxford. He holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Physics as well as a master's degree from the University of Cambridge. He received his DPhil from the University of Oxford.
Professor Joachim Hermann Ullrich
President of the Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt
Joachim Ullrich studied geophysics and physics at Frankfurt University. He held positions at GSI, Darmstadt, at the Kansas State University, the University of Missouri, was chair of Experimental Physics at the University of Freiburg, before he was appointed Director at the Max-Planck Institute in Heidelberg. Since 2012, he has been the President of the German National Metrology Institute, PTB. He has published more than 500 research papers and received several awards. Among others, he has become a member of the International Committee for Weights and Measures (CIPM) of the Meter Convention and is the President of the Consultative Committee for the International Units (CCU).
Professor Mark Blamire
Mark Blamire is Professor of Device Materials and Head of the Department of Materials Science at the University of Cambridge. He leads the Device Materials group, working primarily on the properties of Josephson devices containing ferromagnetic barrier structures. This work is currently supported by an ERC Advanced Investigator Grant (Superspin) and an EPSRC Programme Grant exploring the potential for superconducting spin electronics. He is currently, or in the recent past, been an active board member of Superconductor Science and Technology, Advanced Electronic Materials and Philosophical Magazine and is a Fellow of the Institute of Physics and the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining. He received his PhD in 1985 under Jan Evetts and has worked on the properties of superconducting materials and devices throughout his career. He has authored over 450 journal papers and contributed to the most recent European roadmap on superconductive electronics.
Professor Sushil Atreya
Sushil Atreya is distinguished Professor of Climate and Space Sciences at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. He has played a key role on many planetary exploration missions including Mars Science Laboratory - Curiosity Rover, Juno Jupiter Polar Orbiter, Cassini-Huygens mission to the Saturn system, Galileo entry probe and orbiter at Jupiter and the Voyager missions to the four giant planets. His research cuts across traditional scientific disciplines, with the aim of understanding the origin and evolution of planetary and satellite atmospheres, planetary habitability and the extrasolar systems. He has published over 200 peer-reviewed articles, two books and 20 book chapters. He has given more than 200 invited talks, plenary lectures and keynote speeches at various international meetings. Sushil Atreya is an elected Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and a full Member of the International Academy of Astronautics. The European Geosciences Union has selected him for the David Bates Medal for Exceptional Contributions to Planetary and Solar System Sciences.
Invited Speakers
Abstract Submission
Participants are kindly invited to submit their
one-page abstracts starting May 15, 2016. Oral presentations will be limited to
10 minutes for presentations and two minutes for questions.
After undergoing review by the local scientific
committee, participants will be notified to submit their (3-4 pages) manuscript
to the proceedings of Frontiers in Theoretical and Applied Physics 2017, which
will be published in the Journal of Physics: Conference Series (JPCS).
Furthermore, selected
participants will be invited to submit an article for publication in a focus
issue of Physica Scripta.
Contributions should contain novel research results of interest to the broad
research community, or a comprehensive review of the sub-field within which you
work. All submitted articles will be referred to the journal's usual high
standards. Invitees will receive an invitation in due course.
Poster Sessions
The title and content of the posters should
match the submitted tile and content in the abstracts. Maximum poster size is A0
to fit our stands. A best poster award will be offered by Physica
Scripta during the Gala dinner.
How to Prepare Your Abstract
If you are using Microsoft Word,
please use this Word-template to generate your PDF file; and if
you are using LaTeX, please use this LaTex-template to generate your PDF file.
Abstracts must be saved as First_Surname.pdf.
For abstracts of invited talks, please name the file Surname_invited.pdf.
Presenting authors should submit
their abstracts in PDF format by following the link.
Proceedings
Following the
abstract review, authors will be notified by the local conference scientific
committee to submit their manuscripts (3-4 pages) to the FTAPS2017 Proceedings,
which will be published in the open access Journal of Physics: Conference
Series (JPCS). Part of IOP
Conference Series, JPCS is indexed in Scopus as well as EI Compendex and
Inspec. All papers published in IOP Conference Series are fully citable and
upon publication will be free to download in perpetuity.
Proceeding manuscripts, prepared according to the author guidelines, should be submitted to the conference email [email protected] within a time frame that will be indicated following the abstract acceptance.
Publication license for open access proceedings papers
IOP Conference Series operates a publishing license under
which authors retain copyright of their papers, and they no longer need to sign
and submit copyright assignment forms. Any author who wishes to publish in IOP
Conference Series must agree to the terms of the license and by submitting a
paper for publication it is assumed all authors of the paper agree, in full, to
the terms of the license.
Preparing your proceedings paper
IOP Conference Series uses author-supplied PDFs for all
online and print publications. Authors are asked to prepare their papers using
Microsoft Word or LaTeX, according to the journal guidelines and templates, and
then convert these files to PDF. Full instructions on preparing your paper,
along with templates, can be found on the IOP Conference
Series website.
It is important to ensure that when you submit your paper, it is
in its final form ready for publication, and
has been thoroughly proofread. IOP do not copyedit papers and will not send out
author proofs prior to publication. Please note: post-publication changes are not usually
permitted, unless there are exceptional circumstances, so please ensure your
paper has been checked for errors.
What you need to provide
Journal enquiries
IOP Conference Series email: [email protected]
Scientific Program
Contributed papers will be presented as posters and
parallel sessions throughout the four days covering the announced themes. The
scientific program also includes five keynote lectures delivered by
renowned scientists, and more than fifty invited talks by leading experts on
recent hot topics in various research areas within the conference themes. Please to download the scientific program click here.
Important Dates and Deadlines
Please note the important dates and deadlines (we encourage early
submissions and registration).
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Deadline for Abstract Submissions |
November 15, 2016 | November 30, 2016 |
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Deadline for Proceedings Submissions |
January 15, 2017 |
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Regular Registration (US $400) |
Before December 15, 2016 |
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Late Registration (US $500) |
After December 15, 2016 |
Registration and Payment
The registration fees cover the book of abstracts and proceedings
charges, a gala dinner, daily lunches, coffee breaks and local transportation
from the hotel to the conference venue. We encourage early registration.
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Category |
Fee |
Date |
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Regular Registration |
US $400 |
Before December 15, 2016 |
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Late Registration |
US $500 |
December 15, 2016-February 22, 2017 |
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Student Registration |
US $200 |
Before December 31, 2016 |
To pay the registration fees, click here to download the payment form. Follow the instructions on the form to
make the payment, then complete the form and email it to [email protected].
Social Activities and Gala Dinner
Sign-up for the activities:
Upon arrival at the conference
Visit over 30 pavilions representing more than 70 countries
from around the world. At each pavilion you can take part in activities, see
performances, taste the traditional foods, and buy products and souvenirs from
that country. Global Village hosts more than 12,000 shows in the season, and
features many shopping outlets, restaurants, handicrafts kiosks and an amusement
park for all ages. You can take a ride in a traditional boat across the village
lake. Also, you can enjoy the beauty of Illumination World where famous
landmarks have been recreated and illuminated with lanterns and LED lighting.
Enjoy
a trip through the desert and dune bashing in 4WDs driven by professional
drivers. You can enjoy such entertainment as sand boarding, camel rides, henna
painting and photography. An international buffet dinner with barbeque
(vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes) is included.
A trip to Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall: Visit the world-famous
Dubai Mall, which is home to world-class shopping and entertainment options.
The mall is located near the tallest tower in the world, Burj Khalifa.
A trip to Atlantis
The Palm, Burj Al
Arab, Madinat
Jumeirah: A
trip to see the amazing Atlantis The Palm Resort that is themed on the myth of
Atlantis but with some distinct Arabian elements. After that, there will be a
trip to view the sail-shaped silhouette of Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, which is
voted as the world's most luxurious hotel. Souk
Madinat Jumeirah is a marketplace with a traditional Arab architectural style
that includes a bazaar-like atmosphere, waterfront cafes, restaurants and
boutiques.
The Gala dinner will be at the Radisson Blue Resort facing the Arabian Gulf.
Date: Thursday, February 23, 2017
Accommodation
Note: Sharjah International Airport is located a short drive from the AUS campus. The drive from Dubai International Airport takes approximately 30 minutes to the hotels in Sharjah assuming normal traffic conditions. The taxi fare can vary between 75-95 UAE Dirhams (1 US Dollar = 3.65 UAE AED) depending on traffic conditions. Abu Dhabi International Airport is a two-hour drive from Sharjah.
More information about Sharjah is available at https://sharjahtourism.ae/.
Special Room Rates
Transportation
Complimentary transfer to and from the AUS conference venue. Timing to be informed in advance.
Cancellation and No-Show Policy
Reservations or bookings require a valid credit card (guest's credit card number and expiry date) to guarantee the booking and to keep the reservation in the system for guests arriving at a later time. Non-guaranteed reservations/bookings may only be kept in the hotel's system. Any cancellation received three days before arrival will attract no cancellation fees. Any no show rooms will attract full stay accommodation fee.
All the above rates are subject to availability and previous reservation is required with enough notice period.
For reservations, you may contact:
Reservation
PO Box 3677, Sharjah, UAE
Tel: + 971 6 508 8155 or + 971 6 508 8000
Fax: + 971 6 508 8111
[email protected]
website
The Holiday International Hotel, located on the edge of Khaled Lagoon overlooking the beautiful cornice, offers the convenience of a central location. A mere 20-minute drive from Dubai and Sharjah airports, the hotel is a short walk from the Sharjah Souk and has easy access to shopping malls, the Sharjah Expo Exhibition Centre and entertainment centers.
Room Rates
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Single Room |
AED 250.00 Net BB per room per |
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Double Room |
AED 275.00 Net BB per room per |
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Meal Supplement |
Lunch or Dinner |
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Adult |
AED 75.00 Net per person |
The above rates are net, inclusive of tax, service charge, buffet breakfast, with complementary Internet access at the room and lobby
For reservations, you may contact:
Reservation
PO Box 5802, Sharjah, UAE
Tel: + 971 6 573 6666
Fax: + 971 6 572 5060
[email protected]
website
This stunning resort
hotel in Sharjah is the perfect choice for both business and leisure travelers
with its proximity to prime shopping and business areas, the Arabian Gulf's
spectacular beaches and the glimmer city of Dubai. Other features, such as
private beach and a lagoon, ensure a memorable and unique stay.
Room Rates
| Single Room |
AED 630.00 net bed and breakfast per |
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Double Room |
AED 690.00 net bed and breakfast per |
Terms
and Conditions
Reservations
Corniche Street, PO Box 3527
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Tel +971 6 565 7777
Fax +971 6 565 0090
[email protected]
website
Room Rates
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Room Type |
Room Rate City |
Room Rate Lagoon |
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Studio |
SGL. 270.00 / DBL. 300.00 |
SGL. 300.00 / DBL. 330.00 |
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Junior |
SGL. 300.00 / DBL. 330.00 |
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1 |
SGL. 330.00 / DBL. 360.00 |
SGL. 360.00 / DBL. 390.00 |
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2 |
650.00 |
700.00 |
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3 |
- |
1,000.00 |
Terms and Conditions:
Transportation:
Reservations:
Al Fardan Center - Corniche Center, Sharjah
Telephone: +971 6 5197777
Fax: +971 65197778
Reservations: 800 358 0846
[email protected]
Website
Sponsors
Visa Information
Citizens of the
following countries can obtain a visa upon entry: Andorra, Australia,
Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech, Denmark,
Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Holland,
Iceland, Italy, Ireland, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg,
Malaysia, Malta, Monaco, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San
Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
United Kingdom, United States and Vatican.
Citizens of other
countries will require a visa to enter the United Arab Emirates. If you are
flying to the UAE using Emirates Airlines, Fly Dubai, or Air Arabia, the
airline can get you the necessary visa if you make the request in advance. If you elect to apply for a visa
at the UAE embassy in your country, we will be glad to provide you with an
invitation letter indicating the acceptance of your abstract. For invitation
letter please contact [email protected].
More information about UAE visa can be found at
the following link.
Contact Us
Conference Chair
Dr. Ali Sami Alnaser
College of Arts and Sciences
Department of Physics
Tel +971 6 515 2340
[email protected]
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