XII International Conference on Nanostructured Materials (NANO 2014)

1. XII International Conference on Nanostructured Materials(NANO 2014) Lomonosov Moscow State University 13 – 18 July, 2014 supported by the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia

2. XII International Conference on Nanostructured Materials(NANO 2014) USA Brasil Sweden Greece Russia Japan Germany Mexico Italy India The NANO conferences are held every two years for more than two decades worldwide. The prestigious right to host the Conference has been granted to several countries.

3. Venue The NANO 2014 conference will be hosted by Lomonosov Moscow State University in July 13 – 18 , 2014. MSU has a leading position among Russian universities for decades It is the only Russian university mentioned in top international university rankings.

4. Plenary speakers 9plenary lectures, more that 100talks by invited distinguished scientists, 500oral contributions, about 700 poster presentations Harold Kroto (USA) Michael Graetzel (Switzerland) Jean-Marie Lehn (France) invited, to be confirmed Alexander L. Aseev (Russia) Alexander V. Kabanov (Russia, USA) Stephen J. Pennycook (USA) James M. Tour (USA) Christopher B. Murray (USA) Jean-Marie Tarascon (France) Gustaaf Van Tendeloo (Belgium)

5. Sections and topics 1. Formation, Shaping and Self-assembly of Inorganic Nanoparticles; Carbon Nanomaterials. 2. Thin Films and Heterostructures, 2D and 3D Nanofabrication. 3. Nanoceramics. 4. Bulk Metallic Nanomaterials. 5. Nanocomposites and Hybrid Nanomaterials. 6. Polymer, Organic and Other Soft Matter Materials. 7. Nanomaterials for Energy. 8. Biological and Biomedical Nanomaterials. 9. Nanomaterials: Mechanics and Applications in Mechanical Engineering. 10. Nanomaterials for Information Technologies, Nanoelectronics and Nanophotonics. 11.Nanomaterials and Catalysis.

6. Main dates and deadlines of NANO 2014 • Online registration and abstract submission - from September 15, 2013 • Abstract submission - before February 1, 2014 • Acceptance notification - March 1, 2014 • Second Announcement - March 15, 2014 • Early fee payment - before April 1, 2014 www.nano2014.org

7. EU-Russia Year of Science 2014: Events and Activities IV All-Russia Science Festival February 8 – October 12, 2014 CO-ORGANIZER CO-ORGANIZER ORGANIZER Lomonosov Moscow State University Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation Moscow City Government

8. Activities, embracing 70 Russian regions February 8 – October 12, 2014 Growing involvement of international participants in the Festival events in Russia Promotion of Russian science and the Festival brand internationally: participation in partner -events in Europe All-Russia Science Festival Goes Global Goals of 2014:

9. All-Russia Science Festival at Home 165 Universities 20 Museums 20 Research Centers and Labs 13 International Centers 50 Innovation Businesses 70 regional sites 600 organizations 5 000 events 1 500 000 visitors

10. Events at the Festival of Science • Public lectures by Nobel Laureates • Lectures by eminent scientists and popularizers of science • Heated discussions about the future of humankind • The latest scientific and educational films • Creative workshops • Multimedia installations

11. Events at the Festival of Science • Teleconferences with International Space Station, NASA, CERN and other leading research centers • Science shows • Interactive exhibits • Robot competitions • Excursions to science laboratories

12. European Science Events Association Kurt Hüttinger GmbH & Co.KG, Germany Fulbright Foundation, US Interactives, UK Universities, colleges, research labs etc Ecsite (European Network of Science centers and Museums) Copernicus Science Centre, Warsaw Edinburgh international Science Festival International Partners

13. Edinburgh International Science Festival 5-20 April, 2014 • The oldest science festival • Celebrates 25 years in business • The leader in festival activities globally • Important partner for All-Russian Science festival In April in Edinburg: • Russian interactive stand • Russian science show Art-Nauka • Russian lectures • Broad involvement in the Opening ceremony and other activities

14. Science picnic in Warsaw, 17 May, 2014 • Special Project ofCopernicus Science Centre Science Picnic is the largest outdoor event in Europe In May in Warsaw: • Interactive show, presenting All-Russia Science Festival • Lectures • Science shows

15. Moscow Science Festival, 10 – 12 October, 2014 • The central area of the Festival: Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU) • Rich lecture program by prominent Russian and international scientists, including Nobel Prize winners, workshops, discussions, roundtables, and teleconferences with scientists from CERN and other research centers: MSU Fundamental Library and Shuvalov Building • Exhibition of the latest developments in science and technology:Fundamental Library Foyer • MSU is the intellectual playground of the Festival!

16. Moscow Science Festival, 10 – 12 October, 2014 • EXPOCENTER Festival Exhibition Area • Exhibition of 10,000 square meters • Demonstrations of the latest developments in the fields of robotics, space, computer technology, construction, nanotechnology, biotechnology, and medicine • Participation in interactive and multimedia exhibits • Familiarization with educational exhibits of museums: "Through the Looking Glass" and "Experimentanium.” • EXPOCENETR is the main exhibition area of the Festival.

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