Call for registration of interest, provisional dates and venue
28 – 31 March 2012
University of Barcelona
Faculty of Chemistry
Dept. Analytical Chemistry
Barcelona, Spain
www.ub.edu
General Information
The Infrared and Raman Users' Group (IRUG) provides a forum for the exchange of infrared (IR) and Raman spectroscopic information, reference spectra and materials. Its biennial conferences offer a unique opportunity to share scientific results and new developments in the application of IR and Raman spectroscopy to the study and conservation of the world’s cultural heritage.
Conference attendees are typically scientists, conservators, restorers, curators, as well as students within the art conservation and historic preservation fields, who apply IR and Raman spectroscopy to the analysis of art and archeological materials. IRUG is pleased to announce that the 10th international IRUG conference (IRUG10) will be hosted by the Department of Analytical Chemistry at the University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain in March 2012. Delegates from universities and museums throughout the world are encouraged to attend to share their experiences in the spectroscopic analysis of cultural heritage materials.
Main Topics
- Vibrational spectroscopy for characterization of materials in art and archaeology
- Instrumental development on IR and Raman spectroscopy
- Non-invasive analysis of works of art and archaeology
- Degradation analysis by vibrational spectroscopy
- Database of cultural materials
- Conference language will be English
- Important dates and deadlines
Registration indicating interest: July 2011
Abstract submission deadline: October 2011
More information will follow on the IRUG website (www.irug.org)
Registration Fees
Professionals € 190
Students € 80 (an official proof of student status must accompany the registration form)
The registration fee includes a small contribution to IRUG.
Contact
Professor José F García
Departament de Química Analítica
Facultat de Química
Universitat de Barcelona
C/ Diagonal 647
08028 Barcelona
Spain
Email: IRUG10BCN@ub.edu