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15th International conference on materials chemistry (MC15)

12 - 15 July 2021


Introduction

The Royal Society of Chemistry is hosting this event online.


Welcome

You are warmly invited to join us online in July 2021. The international conference on materials chemistry has been a key meeting in the materials calendar for two decades. It's the flagship event for the RSC Materials Chemistry Division - and you can be a part of it.
 
Organised by the Royal Society of Chemistry, the 2021 conference will host some of the leading materials researchers from around the world. It promises to be a great forum for materials chemists to network with and build strong collaborations within their community and related disciplines.
 
We look forward to welcoming you in July 2021 on behalf of the Scientific Committee.
 
Cameron Alexander and Serena Corr
Co-Chairs

Themes

For MC15 we have a programme covering materials chemistry in all its breadth and diversity. There are four main themes, listed below, and underlying the whole conference is an emphasis on sustainability in chemistry throughout the materials lifecycle. Plenary lectures will highlight advances across the themes and keynote speakers will describe leading work within each theme, with sustainability and diversity of the materials chemistry community at the forefront. 

Materials for a changing future
Encompassing all aspects of materials chemistry relating to responsive / 'smart' systems, hybrid bio/organic/inorganic materials, electronic and magnetic materials, evolving properties and artificial intelligence/computational materials systems. 

Materials for design and development 
Encompassing all aspects of materials chemistry critical to the design and development of sustainable processes, foundation industries and environmental applications, including new magneto- solar and thermoelectrics, optics, nanostructures and polymers.

Materials for energy
Encompassing all aspects of materials chemistry related to energy generation, conversion and storage, including Li-ion batteries and beyond (Li-metal anodes, solid-state, Na-ion...); emerging solar cell technologies, photo/electrocatalysis and solar fuel generation, fuel cells. 

Materials for life
Encompassing all aspects of materials chemistry related to biological or medical applications, biomimetic and bioinspired materials, and new ‘biohybrid’ systems. 

While MC15 is organised into these four broad themes, we acknowledge that materials chemistry is a multidisciplinary field and some topics may fall into more than one theme. Abstracts are welcomed in all areas of materials chemistry – when submitting your abstract please choose the theme most relevant to you.
Speakers
Keri Goodwin, CPI, United Kingdom

Keri Goodwin is currently a Chief Technologist at CPI and has 15 years of materials chemistry research experience.  She received an MChem and PhD from the University of Edinburgh before beginning her career at CPI in 2009.  During this time she worked in the printable electronics division of CPI for 8 years and lead the electronic materials development team, publishing several papers and patents relating to this work.  This was primarily focused on organic semiconducting materials and formulation development for flexible display applications.  She now leads the battery materials and formulation development area as part of the National Formulation Centre, within CPI. Her expertise lies in materials development for electronic applications as well as optimisation of coatings and interfaces using a variety of depositon techniques, both solution and vacuum based.  CPI has industry relevant expertise relating to materials scale-up (including process engineering support), high-throughput formulation (to rapidly develop formulation space for new or existing materials sets), coating capabilities (bench top to R2R).  All supported by an extensive characterisation capability including electrochemical testing. 


Elizabeth Rowsell , Johnson Matthey, United Kingdom

Liz Rowsell is Director of the Johnson Matthey Technology Centres, the Corporate R&D function of JM.
She received her PhD in 1993 from the University of Essex, in collaboration with the Nitrogen Fixation Unit at Sussex University, investigating charge interactions in Fe co-ordination complexes using Mössbauer spectroscopy.
Liz joined Johnson Matthey in 1993 as a Research Scientist, developing metal-based therapeutics for the treatment of sepsis.  During her career with Johnson Matthey, Liz has worked on the development of catalysts for use in pharmaceuticals, food and personal safety, as well as programmes in biomass processing, gas purification and materials for energy production. She is responsible for a diverse team of talented scientists and engineers delivering cross-sector science to create a cleaner and healthier world.
Liz is a Member of the RSC Board of Trustees and Chair of the RSC audit and risk committee.


Tony Ryan, University of Sheffield, United Kingdom

Professor Tony Ryan is The Professor of Physical Chemistry at the University of Sheffield and the founding Director of the Grantham Centre for Sustainable Futures..
Tony is active in translational research, disseminating evidence-based science to both experts and non-experts, and has been a regular contributor to TV, Radio, National Press and at learned societies from The Royal Society of Chemistry to Chatham House, The Royal Institute of International Affairs. He presented evidence at the UNFCCC COP21 in Paris in 2015 and returned to COP22 in Marrakech in 2016.
His research covers sustainable synthesis, structure, processing, and applications of polymers using advanced analytical and measurement techniques. Recent research projects included renewable sources for polyurethane synthesis, organic photovoltaics, maximising the properties of polymers and biopolymers through flow-induced crystallisation, formulation of home and personal care products and polymer foams for high intensity urban agriculture. The emphasis throughout is on understanding the fundamental science & technology in order to minimise resource use.
He has co-authored more than 350 papers and patents and 2 books.  His text book, "Polymer Processing and Structure Development" with Arthur Wilkinson, is used in Universities world-wide.  His sustainability book, “The Solar Revolution”, co-authored with Steve McKevitt, a social scientist, has had great reviews; it puts into context how we come to live on a planet supporting 7 billion people and what we have to do make sure in remains inhabitable (and prosperous) for the foreseeable future.
Tony has a BSc and PhD from the University of Manchester and a DSc from UMIST. He held a NATO Research Fellowship at the University of Minnesota, was a Lecturer, Senior Lecturer and Reader in Materials Science at The University of Manchester and was seconded to the Synchrotron Radiation Source at Daresbury. In 1997 he moved to Sheffield and served as Head of Chemistry before becoming the Pro Vice Chancellor for the Faculty of Science in 2008, a role which he fulfilled until 2016.
In 2002 he delivered the Royal Institution Christmas Lectures and was awarded an OBE in 2006 for 'Services to Science'.


  • Jenny Baker University of Swansea, United Kingdom

Abstract Submission

Oral Abstracts

The oral abstract deadline has now passed. If you submitted an oral abstract, you should have received an email confirming the outcome. If you have not received this, please get in touch
 

Poster Abstracts

The poster abstract deadline has now passed. If you submitted an poster abstract, you should have received an email confirming the outcome. If you have not received this, please get in touch.
 
Registration

Registration is now closed

Registration includes:​
  • Attendance at the virtual sessions
  • Attendance at the poster sessions
  • Attendance at the networking sessions
Registration fees are as follows (subject to VAT at the prevailing rate):
 
Member £85
Non-member £115
Student member £35
Student non-member £55


* If you are an Royal Society of Chemistry member and wish to register for this meeting, please select the member option on the online registration page. You will need to enter your membership number.

**For non-member registrants, affiliate membership of the Royal Society of Chemistry until the end of 2021 is available, the affiliate membership application will be processed and commence once the registrant has attended the event. 

Attendance

The Royal Society of Chemistry is keen to encourage and enable as many people as possible to attend our events, to benefit from the networking opportunities and the chance to hear talks from leaders in the field. If you would like to discuss accessibility, or have childcare, caring responsibilities or other care needs, please contact us to discuss your requirements so that we can enable your attendance. Please refer also to our Grants for carers fund, for more information please see the ‘bursaries’ section on this page.

 

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Bursaries

Researcher Development Grant

If you are an RSC member and a PhD student or postdoctoral researcher based at a higher education or research institution you are eligible to apply for a Researcher Development Grant.

This grant can provide up to £250 towards activities that will develop your skills and experience as a researcher, which includes registration fees for virtual conferences.

Applications are processed monthly, with the deadline for each round being the last day of the month, and decisions being sent out by the 21st of the following month. Researcher Development Grants can be applied for in addition to Grants for Carers and Assistance Grants.
 

Grants for Carers

Grants for carers have been introduced following the Royal Society of Chemistry Breaking the barriers report where 78% of chemists working in UK academia felt that managing parenting and/or caring responsibilities has an impact on women’s retention and progression. This fund is not limited to women scientists and welcomes applications from anyone with caring responsibilities. These grants have been supported by The Royal Society of Chemistry’s Chemists’ Community Fund.

You can apply for up to a maximum of £1000/year to assist with additional financial costs that you incur for care usually provided by you whilst you attend a chemistry related meeting, conference or workshop or a professional development event.

Caring responsibilities are wide and varied, and so each application will be individually assessed, examples of applications that we will consider include:
  • paying for extra home help or nursing care for a dependent whilst you will not be present
  • additional medical/respite care for a dependent whilst you will not be present
  • travel expenses for a relative to travel with you to care for dependents whilst you attend a meeting or event
  • paying for extended hours with a care worker/childminder/play scheme to cover time when you will arrive home later than normal.
You are eligible to apply if: 
  • you are a chemist
  • you will incur additional caring expenses whilst attending a chemistry-related meeting, conference, event or workshop or a professional development event
  • you will use these funds to cover the cost of care that you usually provide 
  • you are based in the UK or Ireland or if not, you will normally have held three years RSC membership (past or current).
Programme

Scientific programme

A PDF of the full scientific programme can be downloaded from the Downloads section at the top of the page.

Guidance on online networking

The Career and Professional Development team at the Royal Society of Chemistry have provided a webinar that gives an overview of the importance of networking for your career, and provides some top tips, alongside guidance on getting the best out of the online conference platform. We recommend watching this ahead of the event.

Facilitated networking

12 July at 12:00 (BST)
Complementing the webinar, there will be a facilitated networking session in the first break on Day 1. This will be an opportunity for you to socialise with other delegates and familiarise yourself with how the networking rooms work on InEvent. Please join this session, make new connections, and find out how to get the most out of the online platform.

Ask the plenary speakers

12 July at 13:55 (BST)
14 July at 14:15 (BST)

There will be two Ask the plenary speaker sessions in the afternoon breaks on Monday and Wednesday. In these informal sessions, our plenary speakers and members of the scientific committee will answer your questions and offer advice from their experience as established researchers. Topics will include (but are not limited to): achieving/maintaining a work/life balance; grant and paper writing tips; choosing and making the most of the right opportunities; starting and leading a research group; things they wish they’d known as an early career researcher; and moving to and working in a different research environment. Questions on these and other themes are welcome – come along to what should be an interesting discussion!

Panel discussion on “The role of materials chemistry in enabling sustainability”

12 July at 16:30 (BST)
Chair: Serena Corr, University of Sheffield
Panellists: Jenny Baker, Keri Goodwin, Elizabeth Rowsell and Tony Ryan
Panellists will be discussing what sustainability means to them. What are the greatest challenges where materials chemistry can make the most impact, and what one area would panel members focus research on to enable that impact?

The panel discusson is free to attend. Please sign up here: https://events.rsc.org/rsc/2281/register

Coffee session for researchers with caring responsibilities - Launching the Recharge Network

13 July at 10:30 (BST)
Become part of the Recharge Network - share a cuppa and build a network. An informal coffee session for materials chemists with caring responsibilities to come together, share experiences and support each other. 

Careers in chemistry

13 July at 13:40 (BST)
A presentation about career planning, what employers look for, tips to effectively manage your career, and ideas on what opportunities you might consider.

Poster sessions

13 July at 15:30 (BST)
14 July at 10:00 (BST)
14 July at 15:30 (BST)

 
Whether or not you are presenting a poster, we encourage you to attend these sessions as they are your opportunity to discover and discuss new work, network with your peers, create new connections and collaborations, and (if you are a presenter) answer questions from the poster judges. 

Transferable skills and how to market yourself effectively

14 July at 11:45 (BST)
Building on the Careers from Chemistry presentation, this session will provide an overview of ways to identify, develop and effectively sell your transferable skills.

Quiz and networking

14 July from 17:00 (BST)
Why not grab a drink of your choice, open a networking room with friends and colleagues old or new, and test yourself with our MC themed quiz. Questions will be available to download from the menu bar on the conference platform.

How to publish with impact

15 July at 12:30 (BST)
This presentation will give an overview of scientific publishing. As well as providing an introduction to the Royal Society of Chemistry we will cover: how to write your paper; submission checklist, peer-review, ethics and open access. There will be time for Q&A throughout the workshop.

Meet the RSC editors

15 July at 14:55 (BST)
Complementing the presentation on How to publish with impact, there will be the opportunity to meet some of our academic journal editors during this dedicated break. Come along and put your questions to our editors, or simply say hello!

Careers consultations

Slots will be available to book via the online platform.
MC15 delegates can also book a CV consultation with an RSC career and professional development adviser who will review your CV and provide one-to-one advice. 
If the slots are fully booked, please email careers@rsc.org including information that you are attending MC15 and the Careers Team will contact you directly to arrange an alternative slot. Please note these consultations are only available for RSC members.
Sponsorship & supporting organisations
A selection of sponsorship opportunities are available for companies who would like to promote their activities at the 15th International conference on materials chemistry (MC15).

As well as booking an exhibition space, there are opportunities to sponsor social events or advertise in the abstract book. A sponsorship menu document is available to download from this page with more details and prices.

If you would like more information about sponsoring the 15th International conference on materials chemistry (MC15), please contact the Commercial Sales Department at the Royal Society of Chemistry on solutions@rsc.org Sponsorship Menu
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