3-7 July, 2023:: 49th European Conference on Plasma Physics — Bordeaux

The 49th European Conference on Plasma Physics will be held in Bordeaux from the 3rd of July to the 7th of July in 2023 (Conference site: Bordeaux Congress Centre, Av. Jean Gabriel Domergue, 33300 Bordeaux). This annual conference covers the wide field of plasma physics including magnetic confinement fusion, beam plasma and inertial fusion, low-temperature plasmas, and basic, space, and astrophysical plasmas.

APPEAL TO PROPOSITIONS FOR PLENARY AND INVITED TALKS

On behalf of the Scientific Program Committee and Local Organization committee, nominations for Plenary and Invited Talks for the European Plasma Physics Conference 2023 (EPS 2023) are now open. Nominating speakers highlights the work of researchers making an impact in plasma physics. Nominations will be closed, on November 18, 2022. A proposition for nomination does not guarantee an invited talk. The speakers selected by the Program Committee will be contacted directly by the Scientific Program Committee. Regardless of the nomination outcome, an abstract must be submitted separately on the website of the conference for consideration to be part of the technical program.

Topics

  • Magnetic Confinement Fusion Plasma
    • Edge and plasma-wall interactions
    • Turbulence and transport
    • Equilibrium and MHD
    • Scenario development and control
    • Diagnostics
    • Heating and fuelling
    • Burning plasma issues
  • Beam Plasmas & Inertial Fusion
    • Inertial confinement and high gain target design
    • Hydrodynamics and instabilities
    • Ultra-intense laser interaction and fast ignition
    • High energy density matter
    • Inertial fusion energy drivers and reactors
    • Laser and ion beam coupling with plasma
    • Laser and plasma-based accelerators
    • Radiation and particle sources
  • Low Temperature and Dusty Plasmas
    • Discharge modelling
    • Plasma kinetics
    • Diagnostics (including LIBS)
    • Plasma processing and applications
    • Basic processes in dusty plasmas
    • Strongly coupled plasmas
  • Basic, Space & Astrophysical Plasmas
    • Solar, space and astrophysical plasmas
    • Laboratory astrophysics
    • Fundamental plasma physics
    • Waves and turbulence in laboratory plasmas

Submission form (closed on November 18, 2022)
Please submit your proposal to the following link: Submission

ORGANISERS
Alexis Casner , on behalf of the local Organizing Committee Sébastien Lepape, on behalf of the Program Committee.

For any questions send an email to eps2023bordeaux(at)gmail.com

PhD position at Reims Champagne-Ardenne University France

(from Anne-Lise Daltin, URCA, Reims, France )

 

Deadline for appications extended to 29 June 11:59

SNI Doctoral School – Digital and Engineering Sciences

Specialization in Materials Sciences, Surfaces and Interfaces

Laboratory: Materials and Mechanical Engineering Research Unit (MATIM)

Supervision of the thesis Anne-Lise DALTIN (al.daltin@univ-reims.fr)

Co-Director Florica LAZAR (florican.lazar@univ-reims.fr)

Financing from 03-10-2022 to 02-10-2025

Start of the thesis on October 3, 2022

Application deadline (at 11:59 p.m.) June 16, 2022 29 June 2022, 11:59 p.m.

https://doctorat.campusfrance.org/CF202227099

 

Title :     Surface structuring by magnetoelectrodeposition (SURFMED)

 

Key-words: magnetoelectrochemistry; magnetic fields; surface structuring; wetting; sustainability ; heat exchange;

Supervisor: Anne-Lise DALTIN – Materials and Mechanical Engineering (MATIM) – al.daltin@univ-reims.fr

Thesis co-director:  Florica LAZAR – Matériaux et Ingénierie Mécanique (MATIM) – florica.lazar@univ-reims.fr

 

Description of the research problem:

Context and challenges

In the MATIM laboratory, we carry out fundamental and application-oriented research related to energy and environmental aspects in different research fields.

The SURFMED project is part of a program which aims to develop innovative functionalized surfaces by magneto-electrochemical methods and to investigate their performance and resistance to aging for electro and magneto wetting applications. The final application is aimed at increasing heat transfer at the millimeter scale.

Magneto-electrochemistry is used in this project to design super-hydrophobic patterns, especially for electro-wetting studies, with good permittivity control at the micro-scale of the deposit.

Scientific objectives

– Synthesis of formed coatings and understanding of nucleation and growth mechanisms under the effect of forces induced by magnetic fields. characterization (physico-chemical and electrochemical);

– Modeling of electrochemical processes considering magnetohydrodynamic flows;

– Determination of process – structure – property relationships through a multi-scale and interdisciplinary approach. The specific properties sought relate to the intended objective, namely the optimization of the cooling regimes;

– Evaluation of the durability of these coatings under operating conditions and study of their resistance to corrosion by electrochemical methods.

Methodology and implementation techniques

A first part will consist in defining the parameters necessary to obtain well-structured alloy coating morphologies and the analysis of the reactions involved. Parameters such as electrolyte compositions, temperature during electrodeposition, current densities, potential, pulsed mode deposition parameters will be defined. This task will include the study of nucleation and growth mechanisms by analyzing electrochemical curves and modelling the influence of MHD and µMHD forces.

A second part will include the morphological and structural characterization by SEM and XRD of the synthesized coatings and the roughness will be determined.

The surface properties of alloy coatings are important in determining the durability and aging of a deposit. Zeta potential measurements of the alloy coating will be performed to determine surface charge as a function of various synthesis parameters to optimize wettability. The anti-corrosion properties of the coatings will be analyzed in an environment similar to their intended end use by measurements of corrosion potential, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and physical analysis.

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Profile and required skills:

 

Engineer and/or master level – Good level of general and scientific knowledge. Good level of oral and written French and/or English. Good analytical, synthesis, innovation and communication skills. Qualities of adaptability and creativity. Motivation for research activity. Prerequisites (specific skills for this PhD thesis): Good knowledge of chemistry in general and solid-state physico-chemistry in particular. Knowledge of materials science and electrochemistry would be appreciated.

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Contacts :

The candidate is invited to contact the Scientific Manager of the PhD thesis subject (Anne-Lise DALTIN al.daltin@univ-reims.fr ; Tel: +33(0)3 26 91 84 49 who will send the Doctoral School a reasoned opinion on his application.

Co-director: Florica LAZAR florica.lazar@univ-reims.fr ; Tel: +33(0)3 26 91 87 44

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June 9-10, 2022: UKMHD2022 meeting

Over the past four decades or so, the annual Magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) meeting has become established as the leading national annual gathering for discussing the challenges and opportunities in Astrophysical, Geophysical and Laboratory MHD. This meeting will look to the UK’s researchers and their collaborator’s scientific achievements in the subject.

Sessions will address key research topics investigated by the UK MHD community giving priority to young researchers to present their work. With senior participants from across the country, poster presentations, and informal discussions, this two day meeting will provide you with the opportunity to meet the authors and listen to the research work carried out in various research groups.

Links: UKMHD 2022

Deadline: (contributors): May 20, 2022

Registration: UKMHD2022 website

21 April 2022 — MHD School 2022

Dear all,

with this email I announce that the MHD school will be held in April and May, 2022.
The program of the school is available at the link MHD School 2022 (eumhd.com)

This course held in English is designed for students, engineers and scientists from industry and research centers who wish to improve their knowledge in the field of applied Magneto-hydrodynamics.

Although the theoretical background of MHD is reviewed, the course is mainly oriented towards the numerical methods and application to industrial processes.

Participants should have a degree in applied mathematics, physics, mechanical engineering, materials science, metallurgy, or chemistry.

Private or group discussions can take place at the end of the lectures, in order to treat more specific problems which the participants may raise

People should register in the webpage.

Best regards,

Abdellah Kharicha

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Ass.-Prof (Priv. Doz.) Dr. M.Sc. Abdellah Kharicha

Christian-Doppler Laboratory for Metallurgical Applications of Magnetohydrodynamics
Department of Metallurgy
Montanuniversität Leoben
Franz-Josef-Str. 18
A – 8700 Leoben
Austria
Office:        0043 3842 402 3115
Secretary: 0043 3842 402  3104
Fax:           0043 3842 402 3102
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Abdellah_Kharicha
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MHD School 2022

13 September 2022 — 14th EUROMECH [European Fluid Mechanics Conference], Athens

https://www.erasmus.gr/microsites/1240 

 


IMPORTANT DATES

  EXPIRED   Abstract submission deadline: March 15th 2022
Authors’ notification about abstract acceptance: April 12th 2022
Early Registration deadline: June 15th 2022
Late Registration deadline: September 5th 2022
Conference starts: September 13th 2022

PhD-Student / Scientist (f/m/d) position in HZDR (due 31-03-2022)

PhD-Student / Scientist (f/m/d) Simulation of Gas Evolution in Electrolyzers

PDF:  Call-HZDR-2022-03-04

Helmholtz Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) / Institute of Fluid Dynamics in Dresden, Germany invites applications as PhD-Student / Scientist (f/m/d) Simulation of Gas Evolution in Electrolyzers. The position will be available from 1 May 2022. The employment contract is limited to three years. The deadline for applications is March 31, 2022.

Tasks:

  • Numerical simulation of multiphase flows in electrochemical energy devices
  • Focus on growth/dynamics of gas bubbles in supersaturated solutions
  • Development of advanced simulation tools
  • Interaction with experimental groups and industry partner
  • Opportunity to prepare a PhD thesis

Requirements:

  • Master’s or Diploma degree in Mathematics, Physics, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or similar
  • Experience in modeling multiphysics flow problems
  • Coding experience (C, C++, script languages)
  • Useful are experiences with OpenFOAM/basilisk/Comsol/CFX/Fluent
  • Very good communication skills in English, of advantage would be communication skills in German
  • Cooperating with project partners including industry

More details and application platform:

https://www.hzdr.de/db/Cms?pNid=490&pOid=65442&pContLang=en

Issue #1, 2022

 

 

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Content

  1. PostDoc Position at Newcastle University  (deadline 5 April 2022)
  2. BIFD22 — Call for Abstracts (deadline 28 February 2022)
  3. Call for proposals for IUTAM Symposia and Summer Schools 2024/2025

 

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PostDoc Position at Newcastle University 

from Graeme Sarson, Newcastle, UK

Dear colleagues,

We are looking to recruit a postdoc to work with Dr Céline Guervilly and Dr Graeme Sarson on a STFC-funded project on the dynamics of stably-stratified layers in planetary cores. The project concerns double-diffusive convection and will incorporate the effects of rotation, spherical geometry and magnetic fields. The goal is to explain how a stably-stratified layer located at the top of the core shapes the magnetic field observed at the surface of the planet. The position is based at Newcastle University and is funded for three years with a flexible start date.

Applications close 5th April 2022. Further details can be found at:

https://jobs.ncl.ac.uk/job/Newcastle-Research-AssistantAssociate-in-Fluid-Dynamics/766230001/

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Céline Guervilly (celine.guervilly@newcastle.ac.uk)

Best wishes,

Céline and Graeme

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9th International Symposium on Bifurcations and Instabilities in Fluid Dynamics (BIFD22) [ 16-19 August 2022, Netherlands]

Call for Abstracts

The scope of the conference ranges from industrial applications to academic model problems, and from experimental, to computational and theoretical studies. See www.bifd2022.org  for the conference subjects.

Dates:

  • Abstract submission opens: January 14, 2022
  • Deadline for abstract submission: February 28, 2022
  • Notification of acceptance: April 15, 2022
  • Registration opens May 14, 2022
  • Early bird registration closes: June 30, 2022
  • Late registration closes: July 31, 2022

SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACTS

Abstracts can be submitted through the abstract submission form which can be found on the website below.

FURTHER INFORMATION AND CONTACT

www.bifd2022.org

bifd22@rug.nl

LOCAL ORGANISERS

Fred Wubs, Alef Sterk, Martin Sanders, and Sarah van Wouwe

ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Prof. Zvi Pinhas Bar-Yoseph (Technion)

Prof. Morten Brøns (Technical University of Denmark)

Prof. Alexander Gelfgat (Tel Aviv University)

Prof. Alexander Oron (Technion)

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Call for proposals for IUTAM Symposia and Summer Schools 2024/2025

from Henryk Petryk, Secretary-General of IUTAM

To: Members and Observers of the IUTAM General Assembly

Dear Colleagues,

As you know from my circular correspondence, the call for proposals for
IUTAM Symposia and Summer Schools to be held in 2024 or 2025 is open,
with the deadline for submissions being 31 March 2022. No extensions of
the deadline are planned. Further details of the call are provided in my
email below.

Symposia and Summer Schools are one of IUTAM’s major areas of activity
and means of fulfilling the Union’s goal of promoting the development of
mechanics. It is of utmost importance that IUTAM remain the organizer of
regular scientific meetings on cutting-edge topics in mechanics.
Therefore, I would like to kindly ask you as the Representatives of
Adhering and Affiliated Organizations of IUTAM to help spread
information about the present call for proposals. Your help in
encouraging top researchers in your community to submit high-quality
Symposia/Summer Schools proposals would be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely yours,
Henryk Petryk
Secretary-General of IUTAM
https://iutam.org/

 

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Next Hydromag Newsletter : end of April 2022.

Please send information you wish to be included into this issue to

a.pedcenko(at)coventry.ac.uk

not later than 20 of April, 2022.

If you have an urgent announcement, we can publish at https://hydromag.eu

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Regards,

Alex Pedcenko

Coventry University

 

Call for proposals for IUTAM Symposia and Summer Schools 2024/2025

Dear Colleagues,

The call for proposals for IUTAM Symposia and Summer Schools to beheld in 2024 or 2025 is now open. Proposals must be submitted online on the IUTAM website. To make a submission, please visit

Call for proposals for IUTAM Symposia and IUTAM Summer Schools 2024/2025

where the link to the proposal form is provided.

The deadline for submissions is 31 March 2022.

The proposals will be evaluated by the Symposia Panels. Final
decisions will be made at the meeting of the General Assembly of IUTAM
to be held in Cambridge, UK in August 2022.

Please feel free to spread information about the call in the mechanics
community around you.

Sincerely yours,
Henryk Petryk
Secretary-General of IUTAM

16-08-2022: 9th International Symposium on Bifurcations and Instabilities in Fluid Dynamics (BIFD22)

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

9th International Symposium on Bifurcations and Instabilities in Fluid Dynamics (BIFD22)

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The deadline for submission of abstracts for the 9th International Symposium on Bifurcations and Instabilities in Fluid Dynamics (BIFD22), August 16–19, 2022 is extended to March 13, 2022.

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August 16–19, 2022, University of Groningen,

The Netherlands

www.bifd2022.org

 

The aim of the conference is to bring together some of the best scientific minds to discuss their research and address problems and opportunities related to new developments in bifurcation analysis in complex fluid flows. Moreover, the conference offers a platform for talented young scientists to present their work and to build their network in the field. In general, this international meeting is held every two years, with the last three events held in Paris, France (2015), The Woodlands, USA (2017), and Limerick, Ireland (2019).

 

The scope of the conference ranges from industrial applications to academic model problems, and from experimental, to computational and theoretical studies. See below for the conference subjects.

CONFIRMED PLENARIES

IMPORTANT DATES

  • Abstract submission opens: January 14,  2022
  • Deadline for abstract submission: February 28, March 13, 2022
  • Notification of acceptance: April 15, 2022
  • Registration opens May 14, 2022
  • Early bird registration closes: June 30, 2022
  • Late registration closes: July 31, 2022

SUBJECTS

The following subjects will be distributed over parallel sessions:

  1. Films, drops and liquid bridges
  2. Magneto- and electrohydrodynamics
  3. Active fluids: biophysical fluids, reacting flows, crystal growth
  4. Computational, numerical and analytical methods
  5. Flows driven by buoyancy, density gradients and/or Marangoni effect: e.g. convection, geophysical flows
  6. Mechanically-driven flows: shear flows, rotating flows, Taylor-Couette flows, lid-driven cavity flows, Poisseuille, pipe flows
  7. Bifurcating flows in labs and applications, experimental methods
  8. Control of instabilities and parametric excitations
  9. Miscellaneous: Non Newtonian flows, multiphase flows, flows in porous media, microfluidics, multiscale phenomena, compressible flows, transition to turbulence studies, inference of rare events

SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACTS

Abstracts can be submitted through the abstract submission form which can be found on the website below.

FURTHER INFORMATION AND CONTACT

LOCAL ORGANISERS

Fred Wubs, Alef Sterk, Martin Sanders, and Sarah van Wouwe

 

ADVISORY COMMITTEE

  • Prof. Zvi Pinhas Bar-Yoseph (Technion)
  • Prof. Morten Brøns (Technical University of Denmark)
  • Prof. Alexander Gelfgat (Tel Aviv University)

Prof. Alexander Oron (Technion)

PostDoc Position at Newcastle University

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from Graeme Sarson, Newcastle, UK

 

Dear colleagues,

We are looking to recruit a postdoc to work with Dr Céline Guervilly and Dr Graeme Sarson on a STFC-funded project on the dynamics of stably-stratified layers in planetary cores. The project concerns double-diffusive convection and will incorporate the effects of rotation, spherical geometry and magnetic fields. The goal is to explain how a stably-stratified layer located at the top of the core shapes the magnetic field observed at the surface of the planet. The position is based at Newcastle University and is funded for three years with a flexible start date.

Applications close 5th April 2022. Further details can be found at:

https://jobs.ncl.ac.uk/job/Newcastle-Research-AssistantAssociate-in-Fluid-Dynamics/766230001/

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Céline Guervilly (celine.guervilly@newcastle.ac.uk)

Best wishes,

Céline and Graeme