GRADUATE RESEARCH SEMINAR (GRS)
From June 20th to 22nd, 2025
Master Classes
Prof. Alex van Herk, TU/e Eindhoven – Polymer reaction engineering – determination of reactivity ratios and controlling composition in emulsion copolymerization
Prof. Em. Mohamed El-Aasser, Lehigh University – The history of the International Polymer Colloids Group (IPCG) / Synthesis of monodisperse latex particles and their applications
Dr. Muriel Lansalot, CPE Lyon: Polymerization-Induced Self-Assembly (PISA)
Dr. Samantha Molina Gutiérrez, Synthomer – Synthesis and application of polymer colloids with bio-based content from industrial perspective
Prof. Alex van Herk
Prof. Em. Mohamed El-Aasser
Dr. Muriel Lansalot
Dr. Samantha Molina Gutiérrez,
Graduate Research Seminar Organizing Sub-Committee
Dr Timo Melchin, Wacker Chemie, Germany
Sandra Smeltzer (PhD Student), Queen’s University, Canada
Elena Rigo (PhD Student), University of Montpellier, France
Alvarro del Castillo (PhD Student), University of the Basque Country, Spain
Emilie Miroir (PhD Student), University of Lyon, France
Sandra Smeltzer
Elena Rigo
Alvarro del Castillo
Emilie Miroir
About the Graduate Research Seminar (GRS)
The GRS occurs the weekend before the main IPCG conference. The GRS begins on the evening of Friday, June 20th with a chance to get to know other graduate students working in polymer colloids, prior to the technical program on Saturday, June 21st and Sunday, June 22nd. It is a chance for graduate students to come together and share their work with each other through oral and/or poster presentations.
Distinguished speakers in the field of polymer colloids will provide Master Classes focused on their respective fields (see below).
Registration and Abstract Submission
Registration is now open. All participants must submit an abstract of their work if they wish to present. Not everyone will be accepted for an oral presentation, however, all students are expected to present a poster during both the GRS and main IPCG poster session. For questions related to registration contact ipcg2025@premc.org
Oral and Poster Presentation Information
Oral presentation slots will be 20 minutes in length (15 minutes presentation + 5 minutes question period).
Poster dimensions: Vertical, typically A0 size. A0 = 841 x 1189 (mm) = 33.1 x 46.8 (inches).
Deadlines
Early bird registration: February 15, 2025
Poster submission (GRS and main conference): April 25, 2025
Registrations close: May 12, 2025
IPCG 2023 GRS
