The Bragg Exchange 2024 offers a platform for all to learn, connect, and contribute to the future of materials science here at the University of Leeds. Students, academics, researchers – all are welcome to register and get involved!
For the first time ever, the Bragg Exchange is now taking place over two exciting days!
With presentations and poster sessions covering the breadth of the Bragg Centre’s materials science research themes, this year’s Bragg Exchange is not to be missed.
Dates
23rd & 24th January (Arrival & Registration from 10:30AM)
Venue: Esther Simpson Building (number 12 on campus map)
Key Dates:
Talk Abstract submissions closing 19th November (link to submit – https://forms.office.com/e/gcVNxhrDyP)
Poster Submission & General Registration opens Monday 20th November
What to expect
- Inspiring presentations by distinguished experts in materials science
- Poster sessions for you to shine a spotlight on your materials science research and meet other researchers across the Centre
- Networking with fellow researchers, students, and industry professionals
Agenda
Day 1 (Tuesday 23rd January)
10:30 – 11:15 Registration & Coffee
11:15 – 11:30 Welcome & Housekeeping (Dr Andrew Lee – Bragg Centre Manager, Prof. Edmund Linfield – Bragg Centre Director)
Session 1: Analytical Science
11:30 – 12:00 Prof. Melanie Bailey, Surrey Ion Beam Centre, University of Surrey
12:00 – 12:20 Prof. Elaine Martin OBE, School of Chemical & Process Engineering
12:20 – 12:30 Internal Short Talk TBC
12:30 – 13:45 Lunch & Poster Session (Venue – The Refectory)
Session 2: Functional Surfaces
13:45 – 14:15 Dr Gareth Hinds, the National Physical Laboratory,
14:15 – 14:35 Dr Frederick Pessu, School of Mechanical Engineering
14:35 – 14:45 Internal Short Talk TBC
Session 3: Soft Matter
15:00 – 15:30 Dr Linda Pravinata, Marlow Foods
15:30 – 15:50 Prof. Lorna Dougan, School of Physics & Astronomy
15:50 – 16:00 Internal Short Talk TBC
16:00 – 18:30 – Posters Session & Drinks Reception (Venue – The Refectory)
Day 2 (Wednesday 24th January)
10:30 – 11:15 Registration & Coffee
Session 4: Electronic and Photonic Materials
11:15 – 11:45 Prof. Serena Cussen, University of Sheffield
11:45– 12:05 Prof. Gordon Love, School of Computing
12:05 – 12:15 Internal Short Talk TBC
12:15 – 13:30 Lunch & Poster Session (Venue – The Refectory)
Session 5: Multiscale Materials
13:30 – 14:00 Prof. Kevin Paine, University of Bath
14:00 – 14:20 Prof. Yu Shi, School of Design
14:20 – 14:30 Internal Short Talk TBC
Session 6: Bionanotechnology
14:45 – 15:15 Dr Lorenzo Di Michele, University of Cambridge
15:15 – 15:35 Dr Paolo Actis, School of Electronic & Electrical Engineering
15:35 – 15:45 Internal Short Talk TBC
15:45 – 16:00 Prize Giving & Concluding Remarks
