International Conference on Elementary Processes in Molecule-Metal Surface Interactions

November 11-15, 2000

San Juan, Puerto Rico, USA

Topics

The latest experimental and theoretical advances in (COx, NOx,..)-Fe surface interactions and in CO-tolerant and bifunctional catalysts for fuel cells will be examined. The meeting will be structured to allow sufficient time for informal discussions among the participants to identify promising developments to be used in custom-designing metal surfaces.

Organizing Committee

• Cary F. Chabalowski, Army Research Laboratory (Chairman)
• Carlos R. Cabrera, University of Puerto Rico
• Margaret M. Hurley, Ohio Supercomputer Center
• Yasuyuki Ishikawa, University of Puerto Rico
• Jerzy Leszczynski, Jackson State University

Current support: University of Puerto Rico, Army Research Laboratory, Jackson State University Computational Center for Molecular Structure and Interactions, Army Research Office, Office of Naval Research.

Invited Speakers include:

• A. B. Anderson (Case Western U.)
• S. Bernasek (Princeton U.)
• E. A. Carter (UCLA)
• C. R. Cabrera (U. of Puerto Rico)
• J. Feliu (U. of Alicante)
• A. Fujishima (U. of Tokyo)
• D. W. Goodman (Texas A&M U.)
• J. Hafner (U. of Vienna)
• K. Hirao (U. of Tokyo)
• D. A. King (Cambridge U.)
• C. Lamy (U. of Poitiers)
• A. Miyamoto (Tohoku U.)
• R. Mowrey (Naval Research Lab)
• A. Nilsson (Uppsala U.)
• J. K. Norskov (Tech. U. of Denmark)
• D. R. Salahub (NRC, Canada)
• M. Scheffler (Fritz-Haber Inst., Berlin)
• U. Stimming (TU-Munich)
• M. J. Weaver (Purdue U.)
• A. Wieckowski (U. of Illinois)
• J. T. Yates, Jr. (U. of Pittsburgh)
• F. Zaera (UC-Riverside)

Organization & Scope

The tentative conference schedule consisting of seven formal sessions over the three-and-a-half days is the following:

The sessions will run non-concurrently with oral sessions consisting of invited and contributed presentations of 40 and 20 minutes, respectively. Poster session will have ample time for discussions.

Click here to view the entire program.

Location

The conference will be held at The San Juan Grand Beach Resort & Casino, on the Isla Verde beach, adjacent to San Juan's Luis Munoz Marin International Airport.

Only a few minutes from San Juan International airport by the Hotel's shuttle or by taxi, located on the most beautiful two-mile stretch of white sandy beach in San Juan, this four star 400 room and suite luxury resort will provide the latest conveniences for today's business and leisure travelers in a relaxed and elegant environment tailored for truly discerning guests.

For more information about the hotel San Juan Grand Beach Resort & Casino, visit their website at: http://www.sjgrand.com or request information by E-mail at: sjgrand@coqui.net.

Climate

Puerto Rico's tropical climate varies according to elevation and exposure to rain-bearing winds. Northeast trade winds bring heavy rainfall to the north coast, while the south coast is in the rain shadow of the mountains. San Juan receives 60 inches (1,524 millimeters) of rain; El Yunque Peak farther east receives 180 inches (4,572 millimeters); while Ponce on the south coast receives only 36 inches (914 millimeters). Rain falls each month of the year, but the heaviest rainfall occurs between June and October. The average daily humidity is 66 percent, which makes the 78º F (26º C) average lowland temperatures feel warmer. Highland temperatures average about 5º F less, and the annual range between the hottest and coolest months in highlands or lowlands is less than 6º F (3º C). The delightful climate and beautiful beaches are an important resource for tourism.

Costs

The Conference Fees for ICEP are:

Rates after deadline:
Faculty / Government / Industry $300.00
Graduate Student / Other $175.00

Accommodations

Toll free: 1-800-443-2009
Local: (787) 791-8540
Fax: (787) 791-8525
Group Rate: $125 + 9% Tax per night for both single and double rooms.
Group Name: ICEP
(You must specify the group name when making reservations).

Second Circular

The second circular will be mailed in April, 2000. It will contain more detailed information and the call for contributed papers.

Inquiries should be addressed to: Miss Evelyn Rivera, Conference coordinator
Resource Center for Science and Engineering
P.O. Box 23334 San Juan, PR 00931-3334 USA
Phone 1-(787)764-8369
Fax 1-(787)756-7717
E-mail: evelyn@adam.uprr.pr

Contacts:

evelyn@adam.uprr.pr - Conference coordinator
icep@web.uprr.pr - ICEP (for information, abstract submissions, etc.)
ishikawa1@hotmail.com - Website designer (please report any typographical errors, broken links, or any other problems with the website)

E-mail web designer: Sascha T. Ishikawa