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I nternational U nion for V acuum S cience, T echnique and A pplications

Learn about IUVSTA, a Union fostering international collaboration in vacuum science, organizing workshops, supporting education, and shaping the future of vacuum science. Get involved in international conferences and educational programs to enhance your knowledge and network in the field.

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I nternational U nion for V acuum S cience, T echnique and A pplications

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  1. International Union for Vacuum Science, Technique and Applications http://www.iuvsta.org IUVSTA is a Union of 32 science and technology national member societies whose role is to stimulate international collaboration in the fields of vacuum science, technique and applications and related multi-disciplinary topics. IUVSTA finances advanced scientific workshops, international schools and technical courses, worldwide. It represents nearly 15,000 physicists, chemists, materials scientists, engineers and technologists who are active in basic and applied research, development, manufacturing, sales and education.

  2. International Union for Vacuum Science, Technique and Applications http://www.iuvsta.org A Union of 32 National Vacuum Societies Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Brazil China Croatia Czech Republic Finland France Germany Hungary India Israel Iran Italy Japan Korea Mexico Netherlands Pakistan Poland Portugal Russian Federation Slovakia Slovenia Spain Sweden Switzerland Ukraine United Kingdom USA

  3. International Union for Vacuum Science, Technique and Applications http://www.iuvsta.org How does it function? Through biannual ECM - Executive Council Meetings • 9 Committees: • Awards and Scholarships • Congress Planning • Education • Emerging Societies • Finance • Long Range Planning • Publications • Statutes • Scientific and Technical Directorate • 9 Scientific Divisions*: • Applied Surface Science • Bio-interphases • Electronic Materials and Processing • Nanometer Structures • Plasma Science and Technique • Surface Engineering • Surface Science • Thin Film • Vacuum Science and Technology * 32 members of each Division nominatedby national vacuum societies!

  4. International Union for Vacuum Science, Technique and Applications http://www.iuvsta.org ECM Electoral College = 32 National Councillors + 7 Officers elects IUVSTA President who nominates Secretary General, Scientific Director, Scientific Secretary,Treasurer and Committee Chairs Officers President President Elect Past President Secretary General Scientific Director Scientific Secretary Treasurer Scientific and Technical Directorate Scientific Director Scientific Secretary Education Committee Chair 9 Scientific Division Chairs* * Elected by each Division Electoral College (32 national members)

  5. International Union for Vacuum Science, Technique and Applications http://www.iuvsta.org What does it do? • Organises/sponsors scientific meetings: • Conferences • IVC/ICSS - triennial IUVSTA Congress • ICTF - triennial • EVC - biennial • ECOSS - annual • VASSCAA – biennial • Workshops • IUVSTA Workshops (part-funded)

  6. International Union for Vacuum Science, Technique and Applications http://www.iuvsta.org IUVSTA IVC/ICSS Conferences • 1983 Madrid, Spain • 1986 Baltimore, USA • 1989 Cologne, Germany • 1992 The Hague, Netherlands • 1995 Yokohama, Japan • 1998 Birmingham, UK • San Francisco, USA 2004 Venice, Italy 2007 Stockholm, Sweden 2010 Beijing, China 2013 Paris, France Coming soon: 2016 Busan-Korea 2019 Malmoe-Sweden

  7. International Union for Vacuum Science, Technique and Applications http://www.iuvsta.org What does it do? • Develops educational activities • IUVSTA Schools • Short Courses associated with conferences • Technical Training Courses • Visual Aids Programme • Educational Webpages • Awards scholarships and prizes • Welch Scholarship (annual) • Student conference grants (occasional) • IUVSTA Prizes (triennial) • Forms international forum for liaison • Between societies • With UNESCO, ICTP, ICSU, ISO • Seeks support for developing countries

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