ATOM-N 2012

The 6^th edition of the International Conference "Advanced Topics in Optoelectronics, Microelectronics and Nanotechnologies"

Organized by

• UPB-CCO - Optoelectronics Research Center from “Politehnica” University of Bucharest
• Maritime University of Constanza

Organizing Committee

• General chairman - Prof. Paul Schiopu Ph. D
• Chairman of the organizing committee - Prof. Cornel Panait Ph. D
• Technical program co-chairman - Prof. George Caruntu Ph. D
• Conference general manager - Ionica Cristea
• Conference manager – Marian Vladescu, Ph.D.

Official language of the conference: English

Purpose and objectives of this meeting:

The main goal of the conference is to provide an interdisciplinary forum for educators, researchers, engineers and students to report results, improvements and new apporaches for education ,research and development activity in advanced materials, nanotechnologies and optoelectronics. ATOM-N2012 with its truly international character promotes the development of relationaships between former central and eastern Europe and with countries from all parts of the globe. In the Conference frame will take place a round table discussions regarding the participation of our institutions to The Framework Programme 7, the European Union's Research Programme, the main instrument for research and development, which is operational as of 1 January 2007 and will expire in 2013.

Main Topics

• advanced materials and new technologies;
• nanoscience and nanoengineering;
• photonics micro- and nanotechnologies;
• optical signal processing;
• diffractive and micro optics;
• photonic materials and devices;
• instruments, sensors and microsystems;
• analysis and simulation

Deadlines

• First call for papers: 10 MAY 2011
• Abstract submission: 19 MARCH 2012
• Notification of acceptance: 20 APRIL 2012
• Manuscript due date for authors: 20 MAY 2012

Submision of papers

Authors are invited to submit electronically previously unpublished papers relevant to the conference topics. Papers will be reviewed upon one short paper to be included in the Conference Procedings.

Authors should send a two page (A4) abstract of their work (in English only, in word or PDF format). Each submission should present clearly the novelty and signifiance of the contribution, a list of reference, and any figures or tables. A template for preparing abstracts can be found here.

A template for preparing the final paper can be found here.

Paper abstract will be reviewed for tehnical merit, content, and clearness by a composed Reviewer Committee under the leadership of the Conference Chair. Authors are expected to present their papers at the conference. One author may not present more than three papers. However, it will be not possible to publish a paper without having presented it.

Presentation

Laptops and and data projector will be available for oral presentations, so it is welcome to give a Power Point or Acrobat presenation from usb or cd. For those presenters who prefer to use transparencies, the new head projector will be available. The poster area will be approximately 80cm hight by 80cm wide.The organizers will provide necessary materials for hanging posters.

Conference Fee

Pre-registration fee (before August 01, 2012) is 150 EURO, and late registration fee is 200 EURO; registration fee for accompanying persons is 100 EURO; for students is 80 EURO before August 01, and 100 EURO late;

The conference fee includes the opening ceremony and welcome reception, full access to all technical (oral and poster) sessions, exhibition area, all meals (breakfasts, coffee breaks, lunches and dinners), printed abstracts proceedings, Proceedings on CD and participation to the cultural programme.

International Committee

• Oleg Angelsky, National University of Chernovtsy, Ukraine
• Erchin Serpedin, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Texas A&M University, USA;
• Daniela Reyna, LAAS-CNRS INSA, Toulouse, France;
• Philippe Arguel, LAAS-CNRS INSA, Toulouse, France;
• Radu Malureanu, Technical University of Denmark, Denmark;
• Tiberiu Tudor, University of Bucharest, Romania;
• Alexandru Stancu, "Alexandru Ioan Cuza" University, Iasi, Romania;
• Dan Apostol, National Institute for Laser Plasma and Radiation Physics, Bucharest, Romania;
• Vasile Sârbu, "Ovidius" University, Constanta, Romania
• Henri Arsenault, Laval University, Quebec Canada;
• Cornel Panait, Maritime University of Constanta
• Razvan Tamas, Maritime University of Constanta
• Adrian Rusu, "Politehnica" University of Bucharest, Romania;
• Ciupina Victor, “Ovidius” University, Constanta, Romania
• Paul Schiopu, "Politehnica" University of Bucharest, Romania;
• George Caruntu, Maritime University of Constanta
• Gheorghe Gavriloaia, University of Pitesti, Romania;
• Raluca Muler, National Institute for R&D in Microtechnologies IMT, Bucharest, Romania;
• Ileana Cernica, National Institute for R&D in Microtechnologies IMT, Bucharest, Romania
• Eugene Curatu, AlconLaboratories, USA;
• Mihaela Cezarina Hîncu, “Ovidius” University, Constanta, Romania
• Rodica Mehedinti, “Ovidius” University, Constanta, Romania
• Valeriu Dorogan, Technical University of Moldova, Chishinev, Moldova,
• Ioan Ileana, Univeristy of Alba-Iulia, Romania;
• Mihail Iovu, Institute of Applied Physics, Academy of Sciences of Moldova;
• Adrian Manea, "Politehnica" University of Bucharest, Romania;
• Emil Sofron, University of Pitesti, Romania;
• Niculae Puscas, "Politehnica" University of Bucharest, Romania;
• Lucian Balut, Maritime University of Constanta
• George Stanciu, "Politehnica" University of Bucharest , Romania;
• Constantin Grigoriu, National Institute of Laser Plasma and Radiation Physics, Romania;
• Ciucur Violeta, Maritime University of Constanta
• Emil Oanta, Maritime University of Constanta
• Dan Popa, Maritime University of Constanta

Technical Committee

• Oleg Angelsky, National University of Chernovtsy, Ukraine
• Dana Cristea, National Institute for R&D in Microtechnologies IMT, Bucharest, Romania;
• Ileana Cernica, National Institute for R&D in Microtechnologies IMT, Bucharest, Romania
• Mihail Iovu, Institute of Applied Physics, Academy of Sciences of Moldova;
• Radu Malureanu, Technical University of Denmark, Denmark
• Gheorghe Gavriloaia, University of Pitesti, Romania;
• Adrian Manea, "Politehnica" University of Bucharest, Romania;
• Niculae Puscas, "Politehnica" University of Bucharest, Romania;
• Paul Schiopu, "Politehnica" University of Bucharest, Romania;
• George Stanciu, "Politehnica" University of Bucharest , Romania;
• Alexandru Vasile, "Politehnica" University of Bucharest, Romania;
• Constantin Grigoriu, National Institute of Laser Plasma and Radiation Physics, Romania;
• Razvan Tamas, Maritime University of Constanta
• Caruntu George, Maritime University of Constanta
• Neculai Grosu, "Politehnica" University of Bucharest, Romania;
• Marian Vladescu, "Politehnica" University of Bucharest, Romania;

Local Organizing Committee

• Ciucur Violeta
• George Caruntu
• Marian Vladescu
• Ionica Cristea
• Georgiana Buzu
• Tamas Razvan
• Nita Alexandra
• Dragan Madalina
• Zburlea Elena

Conference location

The conference will be held at Maritime University of Constanta. It is situated in the centre park of the city.

Maritime University of Constanta is the main maritime technical university in Romania, offering advanced study programs in engineering, technology and management of maritime transport.

Maritime University of Constanta has long-standing 37 years old traditions dating back to the establishment of the Civil Maritime Institute in 1971.

Travel

City of Constanta is easily accesible by plane, train and car.

There are daily flights from Bucharest International Airport to Kogalniceanu airport

About six trains a day connect Bucharest to Constanta and the journey normally takes three hours.

The road distance to Bucharest is about 250km.

Contact

General conference e-mail:
cristeaionica@yahoo.co.uk

Phone: +40 24 1617260, + 40 21 4024801
Fax: +40 24 1617260, + 40 21 4024801

Invited and plenary speakers

• Erchin Serpedin – USA
• Daniela Reyna – France
• Oleg V. Angelsky – Ukraine
• Radu Malureanu, Denmark
• Mihail S. Iovu – Moldavia
• Constantin Grigoriu – Romania
• Dan Apostol – Romania
• Nicolae Enaki – Moldavia
• Mircea Guina – Finland
• Niculae Puscas – Romania