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ICT2010, 29th International Conference on Thermoelectrics

      From: 2010-05-30 Through: 2010-06-03
      Location: in the RENAISSANCE, near Zhongshan Park - Shanghai, China
      Contact: ict2010@mail.sic.ac.cn
      Abstract Due Date: March 1, 2010
      Higher Fees May Apply After:
      Website: http://ict2010.its.org
      Info Last Updated: 2009-10-28

Details:

The 29th International Conference on Thermoelectrics 
May 30 ~ June 3, 2010

Shanghai, China

The International Conference on Thermoelectrics is the leading annual meeting in the field of thermoelectrics. Following Oregon (USA) in 2008 and Freiburg (Germany) in 2009 the coming conference will be co-organized by Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (SICCAS), Wuhan University of Technology (WUT), and Zhejiang University (ZJU). The organizers welcome all affiliated members of thermoelectric society to the 29th International Conference on Thermoelectrics to be held in Shanghai, China, from May 30 to June 3, 2010.

It is expected over 400 experts from industries and academies will attend the conference. Participants are invited to share their works on material research, device design, and promising commercial application. All their efforts are sure to be valuable and helpful to create a harmonic society of us all.

We hope all the participants will enjoy the conference and staying in Shanghai.

Further details will be posted here and online as they become available. 

Contact:

For any queries please contact this email address: ICT2010@mail.sic.ac.cn

Website:

Please see the conference website for latest details:  http://ict2010.its.org

 


IECEC 2010, 8th Annual International Energy Conversion Engineering Conference

+- IECEC 2010, 8th Annual International Energy Conversion Engineering Conference

      From: 2010-07-25 Through: 2010-07-28
      Location: - Nashville, TN, USA
      Abstract Due Date: November 19, 2009
      Higher Fees May Apply After: July 1, 2010
      Info Last Updated: 2009-10-28


Details:

The 8th IECEC will explore the future of clean energy systems through a series of panel discussions and technical paper presentations. Topics for 2010 include:

  • Energy Policy, Environmental, and Historical Perspectives
  • Energy Conversion Device Technology
  • Energy Storage Technology
  • Thermal Management Technology
  • Fuels, Combustion, and Terrestrial Energy Systems
  • Aerospace Power Systems


There will also be a continuation on the discussion of future energy policy needs to answer the demand for “green” energy systems.

From the Call for Papers (see the link for the full CFP and full list of topics)

Energy Conversion Device Technology

Technical papers are sought that discuss the details of various types of energy conversion devices, including, but not limited to, the specific devices listed below. Papers should address specific characteristics, processes, and methodologies. Topics may include initial concepts, device component fabrication, modeling, analysis, testing, operation, and applications.

Direct Energy Conversion Devices and Components

  • AMTEC
  • Magnetohydrodynamics
  • Photovoltaic devices
  • Thermionics
  • Thermoacoustic engines
  • Thermoelectrics
  • Thermophotovoltaics

Thermodynamic Devices, Components, and Systems

  • Advanced cycles
  • Brayton and Rankine cycles
  • Heat engines and heat pumps
  • MEMS
  • Stirling engines

Advanced Energy Conversion Concepts

Combined Heat/Electrical Power Concepts

Applications of Nanotechnology for Energy Conversion

 


ECT2010, 8th European Conference on Thermoelectrics

 
      From: 2010-09-22 Through: 2010-09-25
      Location: - Como, Italy
      Contact: Lecco unit of IENI Institute of CNR n/a
      Website: TBD
      Info Last Updated: 2009-10-28

Details:

The European Thermoelectric Society has selected Italy as the site for the 8th European Conference on Thermoelectrics, ECT2010.  ECT2010 is expected to be held in either  to be held in either Como or Venezia, Italy September 22-25, 2010.  The conference is to be organized by the Lecco unit of IENI Institute of CNR.

The file attached below provides preliminary information on this conference.  Additional details will be posted on this website as they become available

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      From: 2011-07-25 Through: 2011-07-29
      Location: - Thessaloniki, Greece
      Contact: Professor K.M. Paraskevopoulos
      Website: TBD
      Info Last Updated: 2009-10-28

Details:

The European Thermoelectric Society has selected Thessaloniki, Greece as the site for the 9th European Conference on Thermoelectrics, ECT2011 to be held in Thessaloniki, Greece.  The conference is to be chaired by Professor K.M. Paraskevopoulos.

Two files attached below provide preliminary information on this conference.  Additional details will be posted on this website as they become available

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Thessaloniki_9th European Conference on Thermoelectrics.ppt 3.72 MB

 


ITS Bylaws

The following is an excerpt from the International Thermoelectric Society Bylaws dated 30 September 2009.  A pdf version of the complete Bylaws is available here.

 

BYLAWS
for the regulation, except
as otherwise provided by statute or
its articles of incorporation,
of

INTERNATIONAL THERMOELECTRIC SOCIETY

a California nonprofit public benefit corporation
(the “Corporation”) 

I. CORPORATE NAME.


Section 1. Name.

The name of this Corporation is INTERNATIONAL THERMOELECTRIC
SOCIETY.

ARTICLE II. OFFICES.


Section 1. Principal Office.

The Corporation’s principal office shall be fixed and located at such place as the Board of Directors (“Board”) shall determine. The Board is granted full power and authority to change said principal office from one location to another.

ARTICLE III. PURPOSE.


Section 1. Public Charity.


The purposes of this Corporation shall be:

  • TO PROMOTE an understanding of the role thermoelectric technology may play in environmental impact and mitigating global climate change;
  • TO PROMOTE the advancement of the thermoelectric industry, science and engineering;
  • TO PROMOTE collection and exchange of information and education which will benefit the thermoelectric community;
  • TO PROMOTE systemization of measurements to and in comparison of materials and devices;
  • TO PROMOTE awareness of the larger community to thermoelectric issues
    and solicit wider involvement;
  • TO PROMOTE various forums of exchange of information and achievements;
  • TO PROMOTE a mechanism for coordinating and promoting conferences;
    and,

other charitable activities associated with these goals as allowed by these Bylaws and otherwise provided by statute.


This Corporation’s assets are irrevocably dedicated to scientific, educational and public benefit purposes. No part of the net earnings, properties, or assets of the Corporation, on dissolution or otherwise, shall inure to the benefit of any private person or individual, or to any director or officer of the Corporation. On liquidation or dissolution, all properties and assets remaining after payment, or provision for payment, of all debts and liabilities of the Corporation shall be distributed to a nonprofit fund, foundation, or Corporation that is organized and operated exclusively for charitable or social welfare purposes and that has established its exempt status under Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4).

(Continued on pdf attachment)

The above is an excerpt from the International Thermoelectric Society Bylaws dated 30 September 2009.   A pdf version of the complete Bylaws is available here.

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Correction:

In the previous ITSnews we incorrectly reported the institution where Han Li, the 2009 Goldsmid Award winner, is studying.  Here is a corrected report:

 
Han Li, State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials, Wuhan University of Technology, PRC earned the 2009 Goldsmid Award for Excellence in Research in Thermoelectrics by a Graduate Student.

The award is co-sponsored by Marlow Industries, Inc. and carries a cash prize of one thousand dollars ($1000) and a Descriptive Certificate presented at the Banquet of the 28th International Conference on Thermoelectrics and the 7th European Conference on Thermoelectrics (ICT & ECT 2009), in Freiburg, Germany.

In addition, the 2009 Award includes a US$1000 contribution to the awardee to cover travel and fees for attending ICT & ECT 2009, July 26 - 30, 2009 in Freiburg, Germany.


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Upcoming Conferences


ICT2010, 29th International Conference on Thermoelectrics

      From: 2010-05-30 Through: 2010-06-03
      Location: in the RENAISSANCE, near Zhongshan Park - Shanghai, China
      Contact: ict2010@mail.sic.ac.cn
      Abstract Due Date: March 1, 2010
      Website: http://ict2010.its.org
      Info Last Updated: 2009-10-28 
 

IECEC 2010, 8th Annual International Energy Conversion Engineering Conference

+- IECEC 2010, 8th Annual International Energy Conversion Engineering Conference

      From: 2010-07-25 Through: 2010-07-28
      Location: - Nashville, TN, USA
      Abstract Due Date: November 19, 2009
      Higher Fees May Apply After: July 1, 2010
      Info Last Updated: 2009-10-28
 
      From: 2010-09-22 Through: 2010-09-25
      Location: - Como, Italy
      Contact: Lecco unit of IENI Institute of CNR n/a

      Website: TBD

      Info Last Updated: 2009-10-28
 

      From: 2011-07-25 Through: 2011-07-29
      Location: - Thessaloniki, Greece
      Contact: Professor K.M. Paraskevopoulos
      Website: TBD
      Info Last Updated: 2009-10-28
 

XIV International Forum on Thermoelectricity (2011)

   +-  XIV International Forum on Thermoelectricity
      From: 2011-10-05 Through: 2011-10-05
      Location: - Antalya, Turkey
      Contact: Lukyan Ivanovych Anatychuk anatych@inst.cv.ua
      Website: http://ite.cv.ukrtel.net
      Info Last Updated: 2009-07-22
 

 

That's all for today.  Let me know if I forgot anything!

        -- Cronin