NaMiBiTech (Ifrane, Morocco, October 26–28, 2014)

General

The bi-annual Conference on Nano, Micro and Biotechnology NaMiBiTech will be held on October 26–28, 2014 at the Al-Akhawayn University, Ifrane, Morocco. Contributions of scientists active in the mentioned fields are much welcomed and active participation is appreciated.

A first initiative of this conference series, the MIFCAB workshop, was organized in November 2012 in Jordan and has since then attracted much attention from researchers. The MIFCAB and NaMiBiTech are traditionally held in the Middle East and North-Africa (MENA) region, yet attract and welcome speakers from all around the world.

NaMiBiTECH, as a follow-up of the MIFCAB initiative, deals with microfludics, microreactor and flow chemistry topics in both bio and chemistry applications. NaMiBiTech has an additional theme focusing on nanomaterial and catalytic processes.

Conference chairs

Prof. Dr. Evgeny Rebrov, Warwick University, UK

Prof. Dr. Volker Hessel, Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands

Dr. Mohamed Zourob, Cranfield University, UK

Scientific program

The main topics of NaMiBiTech 2014 program will be divided into three platforms:

1. Functional materials and catalytic processes

   • Nanostructured materials

   • Renewable energy and materials

   • Catalytic processes

   • Novel reactive media

2. Flow chemistry and continuous processing

   • Flow chemistry

   • Process miniaturization and intensification

   • Sustainable and efficient manufacturing

3. Lab-on-chip and bio/nanotechnology

   • Microfluidics

   • Sensor technology

   • Bio-based technology

   • Novel pharmacological processes

Abstract submission and publication opportunities

Abstracts (up to 2 pages) can be submitted by sending them to namibitech@gmail.com to be considered for an oral or poster presentation. Some additional keynote lectures may be selected from the submitted abstracts.

Abstract guidelines can be found on the conference website under tab “Abstract submission” (www.namibitech.org). Please indicate the preferred platform/topic and the preferred form of presentation (oral, poster).

• Abstract submission deadline: August 1, 2014

• Acceptance notification: September 1, 2014

All accepted abstracts will be distributed (also digitally) to the participants at the registration. After the event, double-refereed selected papers will be published in the journal Green Processing and Synthesis (De Gruyter). Only papers presented at the conference will be considered for publication.

Registration and fees

Registering can be done by submitting your personal and contact details, institution and conference contribution (participant or sponsor) to namibitech@gmail.com

You will then be contacted with information on the fee payment procedure. Registration fees can be found under the following link: http://www.namibitech.org/registration.html.

Venue and location

The NaMiBiTech conference will be hosted by the Akhawayn University Ifrane at the University Campus site. Founded in 1993, Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane opened its doors to students in January 1995. Based on the principles of diversity and with an international outlook, the university’s mission is driven by values of human solidarity and tolerance. Al Akhawayn University has adapted its administrative, pedagogical, and academic organization to the American university system, and English is the language of instruction. Recently Al Akhawayn University has enlarged and strengthened its Engineering Programs and is currently providing various Technology programs (see http://www.aui.ma/en/).

Hotels for accommodation in Ifrane will be proposed to the participants shortly. Further information will be presented on the website.

Contact

http://www.namibitech.org/

namibitech@gmail.com