UK Metamaterials Network Conference 2022
Date: 23 – 27 May 2022 (Schedule) | Format: in person only
Booklets: Conference Booklet |Abstract Booklet
Venue: Wotton House, 4* Country Estate Hotel, Guildford Rd, Wotton, Dorking RH5 6HS
Wotton House is a remote country estate. Please check your travel time to the venue before deciding on your arrival/departure times.
It can be accessed by the M25, the M3 South, the A24 East, and the A3 from London. Parking is extensive and free for guests of the hotel, conference venue and leisure club.
The closest train station, Dorking Station, is just 4 miles or a 15 minute drive from the hotel. Direct links and connections from London Waterloo, London Victoria, Reading, and Gatwick Airport are available.
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Target attendees: Academics (incl. Early Career Researchers at/beyond post-doc level), postdocs outside the ECR scope, representatives from industry and non-Higher Education research organisations.
Aim of the event: The UK Metamaterials Network Conference 2022 provides a space for the community to come together to widen knowledge horizons beyond subject-specifics to lay the foundation for future collaborations between and across UK academia and industry (e.g., addressing grand challenges, joint projects, research grants, consultancy work etc.).
Its aim is to enhance scientific understanding and relationships across the breadth of the UK metamaterials research landscape. The discussion outcomes will build the foundation of a written document to outline this landscape and the future of metamaterials in the UK, alongside potential White Papers on Metamaterials for NetZero, Space, and Augmented Reality.
Sponsors: The UK Metamaterials Network Conference 2022 is kindly sponsored by EPSRC and Dstl.
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Conference programme
Please note, this event is very much focussed on discussion groups and networking alongside evening showcases of academic work and industry interests, rather than a traditional sequence of scientific presentations.
Monday 23 May 2022 (start at noon with welcome lunch)
- Welcome talk (1.30 pm) – PDF
- Community discussion: What is a metamaterial (to you) ? – Development of a Network definition for “Metamaterials” – PDF
- Introductions and discussion groups to map the UK capability and future direction of
- Evening showcase of technical & collaboration posters (Abstract Booklet)
Tuesday 24 May 2022
- Introductions and discussion groups to map the UK capability and future direction of
- Plenary talk & Challenge discussion: Metamaterials for NetZero/Energy Efficiency (Prof Neil Alford, Imperial College London) – PDF
- Social events / networking / leisure time
- Evening showcase of technical & collaboration posters (Abstract Booklet)
Wednesday 25 May 2022
- Introductions and discussion groups to map the UK capability and future direction of
- Plenary talk & Challenge discussion: Metamaterials for Space (Dr John Paffett, Kispe Ltd)- PDF
- Social events / networking / leisure time
- Industry pitch session (Presentations; Abstract Booklet)
Thursday 26 May 2022
- Introductions and discussion groups to map the UK capability and future direction of
- Plenary talk & Challenge discussion: Metamaterials for Augmented Reality (Prof Andrea di Falco, University of St Andrews)- PDF
- Community discussion: Horizon Scanning & Disruptive Concepts – The future of metamaterials research in the UK – PDF
- Concluding remarks & feedback session – PDF
- Gala dinner
Friday 27 May 2022
- Optional use of the venue to continue conversations or work on proposals, project ideas etc.
- Optional farewell lunch prior to departure.
- Close at 1.15 pm.
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Commitment fee
- for UK-based Network members: £250 for non-ECRs, ECRs £125. Non-refundable. Waiver can be discussed if need be, please contact me. There are no other costs involved. The Network grant will cover your accommodation and meals on site as well as optional social activities offered by us. Travel costs can be reimbursed after the event (keep your receipts). UK-based researchers who cannot afford the commitment fee are invited to approach Dr Anja Roeding directly to discuss the attendance costs: info@metamaterials.network.
- for international guests: £800 for non-ECRs, £400 ECRs. Non-refundable. This fee will cover the accommodation and meals on site as well as optional social activities as part of the conference. Travel costs will need to be covered by you.
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Registration
Registration has now closed.
Questions?
Please contact info@metamaterials.network.