Oxford NanoMech 2024
Oxford Nanomech 2024 is a UK- based nano- and micromechanical testing meeting which will run on the 8th – 9th January 2024, at Corpus Christi College, Oxford. We aim to bring together the multidisciplinary small-scale mechanical testing community to meet and share their latest developments and applications. There will a range of invited talks, submitted talks and a poster session. The Plenary lecture will be given by Professor Sir John Pethica.
The meeting will cover advanced developments in techniques and analysis methods, across a range of applications including friction and wear, the effect of chemical environment on mechanical properties, nano or micromechanical methods as applied to energy materials, and the mechanical behaviour of soft matter. This list is not exclusive and we are interested in small scale methods applied to any material or system.
We especially welcome submissions from early career researchers (graduate students and post doctoral researchers). We are aim to keep costs low and registration fee will be £50 and include lunches and refreshments, and a conference dinner in college on the evening of the 8th January. Accommodation is not included but we can recommend various options within walking distance of college.
Confirmed speakers
Professor Sir John Pethica, Trinity College Dublin
Verena Maier-Keiner, Montanuniversität Leoben
Jazmin Duarte, Max Plank Institute
Alex Leide, UKAEA
Riaz Akhtar, University of Liverpool
Stanislav Zak, Erich Schmid Institute
Suchandrima Das, University of Bristol
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Please submit a 500 word abstract to anna.kareer@materials.ox.ac.uk when you register and please state if this is for an oral or poster presentation.
Registration and abstract deadline is 1st December 2023
Location & Travel
Corpus Christi is a constituent College of the University of Oxford, founded in 1517 by Richard Fox, Bishop of Winchester and a trusted diplomatic and political advisor to kings Henry VII and Henry VIII. The college is located here.
Travelling by train
There are two railway stations in Oxford: Oxford station and Oxford Parkway station.
Oxford station
Oxford Station runs regular direct services to London Paddington, Birmingham New Street, Reading and others with less frequent direct services also available to Manchester, Southampton and Bournemouth. Check live travel updates for Oxford station.
Oxford parkway station
The connection between Oxford and Oxford Parkway means that Chiltern Railways now offers a twice-hourly direct connection between Oxford and London Marylebone, High Wycombe, Bicester Village and other stations.
Oxford Parkway is on the same site as the Water Eaton Park & Ride car park. Check live travel updates for Oxford Parkway station.
Travelling by car
Unfortunately we cannot offer parking at the conference. If you wish to travel by car please use the park and ride. Details can be found here
Travelling from abroad
Oxford is well-connected to the UK's international airports.
Coaches run by the Oxford bus company run directly to and from London Heathrow and Gatwick throughout the day, and with a reduced service overnight. If travelling from London Stanstead we recommend the National Express coach service, details can be found here.
Accommodation
Oxford is a tourist friendly city with many hotels. The Premier Inn offers affordable accommodation walking distance from the both Corpus Christi College and the Oxford railway station.
