Surface Analysis '12, the annual topical conference sponsored by the Applied Surface Science Division of AVS, is an interdisciplinary meeting to discuss advances in and applications of surface analysis. Historically, AVS Pacific Northwest Chapter (PNWAVS) hosts a symposium each year that is related to the research areas and interests in the Pacific Northwest region. The joint symposium will be held in EMSL. EMSL houses several state-of-the-art capabilities including multi-modal surface science systems that can be used by scientists from all over the world.
The 2012 Annual Symposium marks the 50th anniversary of the PNWAVS chapter (the oldest in AVS), and several events such as dedicated workshops/tutorials, a technical program with plenary speakers, and historical displays are anticipated for this occasion. Topics will include, but are not limited to:
- Chemical imaging and analysis
- Surface science
- State-of-the-art methods of characterization
- Application of surface science to material systems, including semiconductors, oxides, minerals, ceramics, metals, polymers composites, and biomaterials.
Multi-modal chemical imaging and analysis is important for the direct visualization of chemical, material, and biological transformations, and a special half-day session will be dedicated to this topic. One goal of this symposium is to promote interaction among all participants from industry, government, and university laboratories. Both invited and contributed papers in the form of oral and poster presentations will be presented at the conferences.