(Press-News.org) The Institute of Physics and IOP Publishing (IOPP) are launching Progress In Physics 2024, a two-day hybrid workshop hosted at the Institute of Physics’ office in London from 9-10 October 2024. The event will cover topics on condensed matter and will bring together leading physics researchers to exchange knowledge in both an in-person and online format.
Progress in Physics 2024 aligns with the mission of IOPP’s new Progress In seriesTM of journals. The series builds on the success of IOPP’s flagship journal Reports on Progress in PhysicsTM which celebrates its 90th anniversary this year.
With plenary talks from Reports on Progress in Physics’ editorial board, invited talks from world-leading speakers, a poster competition and networking opportunities, Progress In Physics 2024 will provide a global platform for physicists and policy makers. Confirmed speakers include:
Subir Sachdev, Editor-in-Chief of Reports on Progress in Physics and Herchel Smith Professor of Physics at Harvard University, US
Piers Coleman, Professor of Physics at Rutgers University, US
Hae-Young Kee, Professor of Physics & Canada Research Chair in Theory of Quantum Materials at the University of Toronto, Canada
Zi Yang Meng, Professor of Physics at the University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Nandini Trivedi, Professor of Physics at Ohio State University, US
Fu-Chun Zhang, Professor of Physics at the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
Professor Sachdev said: “Progress In Physics 2024 will bring cutting-edge physics research together in one place. I’m proud to be part of this hybrid event which is designed to maximise accessibility for all attendees whilst allowing opportunity for in-person connection and conversation.”
Dr. David Gevaux, Chief Editor of the Progress In series said: “Condensed matter is a broad and flourishing research topic that spans many aspects of modern science including physics, chemistry and engineering. Progress In Physics 2024 is an opportunity to celebrate this vast, interdisciplinary field and its place within IOPP’s Progress In series.”
For full details about the scientific programme and how to register please visit the conference website at https://iop.eventsair.com/pip2024/.
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IOP Publishing hosts Progress In Physics 2024 – a two-day hybrid conference focused on condensed matter physics
2024-08-16
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