March 11 - 16, 2013



The National Center for Physics (NCP), Islamabad, Pakistan and the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), Trieste, Italy, are jointly organizing the International Scientific Spring (ISS-2013), March 11-15, 2013. It will be held in NCP and directed by H. Saleem (NCP) and J. Niemela (ICTP).

Introduction

The ISS series was started in 2009 to inspire young students and researchers working in the field of physics and related disciplines, and to help develop the human resources necessary for scientific, technological, industrial and economic growth in Pakistan. Its goal is one of optimism for the future—that a spring of new ideas and thoughts would emerge, ultimately leading to prosperity and peace in the country and the region. Traditionally, a large number of young researchers and students have participated in the ISS activities, along with many internationally renowned scientists: in ISS-2012 there were 25 foreign and 364 local speakers/participants. This year parallel sessions will emphasize the significant increase in the numbers of invited speakers and researchers working in the corresponding specialized areas. Two workshops on “A half Century of Drift Wave and Beyond” and “Alternate Energy Technologies” will also be held after the ISS-2013 on Saturday, 16 March, 2013. Together with support from the Abdus Salam ICTP, the ISS-2013 and its associated workshops reflect NCP's expanding role in strengthening scientific and technological collaborations in the region for the betterment of society.

Topics and Coordinators

  • Nano-Science and Technology “Nano Materials and Catalysis”
    Coordinators: J. A. Anderson (UK), S. Krol (Italy) and T. Hussain (Pakistan)
  • Plasma Physics “Recent Research Trends in Plasma Physics”
    Coordinators: M. Kono (Japan), J. Vranjes (Belgium) and H. Saleem (Pakistan)
  • Particle Physics “Discovery of Higgs Boson and Future Research Trends”
    Coordinators: H. Hoorani (Pakistan), Ashfaq Ahmad (Pakistan) and Ishtiaq Ahmed (Pakistan)
  • Accelerator Physics “Ion Beam Applications and Synchrotron Radiation”
    Coordinators: G. Paolucci (Italy), M. A. Baig (Pakistan) and M. Arif (Pakistan)

Directors

H. Saleem (Pakistan) J. Niemela (Italy)

Advisory Committee

J. A. Anderson (UK) U. Bovensiepen (Germany) E. E Carpenter (USA)
W. V. Donick (Belgium) El-Ashkar (Egypt) U. Hashim (Malaysia)
H. Jung (Germany) M. Kono (Japan) I. Kourakis (UK)
S. Krol (Italy) F. Larcahi (Canada) E. Lazaro (Italy)
M. Lontano (Italy) J. Luo Li (Canada) G. Ma (China)
S. M. Mahajan (USA) W. M. Moslem (Egypt) C. Nergiz (Turkey)
G. Paolucci (Italy) H. L. Pecseli (Norway) M. Richardson (USA)
Z. Yoshida (Japan) A. D. Roeck (Switzerland) N. Tabett (Saudi Arabia)
C. Nergiz (Turkey) K. Takanabe (Japan) J. Vranjes (Belgium)
U. Widemann (Switzerland) J. Weiland (Sweden)

Technical Committee

H. Saleem H. Hoorani S. T. Hussain
M. Aslam Baig J. Vranjes

Participation

Active researchers who have published their research work in recognized international journals during the last three years are encouraged to apply for participation and presentation (oral or poster).

An online Registration Form is available at the NCP website (http://www.ncp.edu.pk). Selection will be made by the Technical Committee of ISS-2013. Local hospitality and partial travel assistance will be provided to the selected local participants. A few travel grants may also be made available to foreign participants especially from the developing countries, on first come first serve basis.

Scientific Exhibition

A scientific exhibition by the suppliers/industries will be held, providing opportunity for scientists and students to increase their awareness of the latest equipments/products that may impact their research activities.

Sponsors

  • Pakistan Academy of Sciences
  • Higher Education Commission
  • Pakistan Science Foundation
  • University of Lahore
  • Pakistan State Oil

Registration

For registration, click here.

Deadline: December 31, 2012. (For Local) - December 15, 2012. (For Foreigner).

Live Streaming

For ISS 2013 live Streaming, click here.

Conference Poster

To download the poster, click here.

Speakers

  • To download the list of Speakers of Particle Physics, click here.
  • To download the list of Speakers of Plasma Physics, click here.

Selected Participants

  • To download the list of confirmed Participants (local) of Nano-Science and Technology. Click here.
  • To download the list of confirmed Participants (local) of Particle Physics. Click here.
  • To download the list of confirmed Participants (local) of Plasma Physics. Click here.
  • To download the list of confirmed Participants (local) of Accelerator Physics. Click here.
  • To download the list of confirmed Participants (outstation) of Nano-Science and Technology. Click here.
  • To download the list of confirmed Participants (outstation) of Particle Physics. Click here.
  • To download the list of confirmed Participants (outstation) of Plasma Physics. Click here.
  • To download the list of confirmed Participants (outstation) of Accelerator Physics. Click here.







For Further Queries, Please Contact:
Collaborations & Academic Activities Department (CAAD)
National Centre for Physics,
Shahdra Valley Road, Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel: +92-51-2077360, +92-51-2077349
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Website: www.ncp.edu.pk