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Handbook Electrostatics 2015 12–16 April 2015 Southampton Solent University, Southampton, UK Organised by the IOP Electrostatics Group http://elec2015.iopconfs.org Contents Contact information 2 Sponsors 3 Location and accommodation 4 Registration 5 Solent Conference Centre facilities 5 Catering 6 Programme 6 Conference app 7 Social programme 7 Instructions for presenters 8-9 Exhibition 10 Safety and security 11 Travel 12-14 Southampton tourist information 14 IOP Membership 15 Appendix 1: Southampton City Map Appendix 2: Walking Route – Southampton Central Train Station to Solent Conference Centre/Jurys Inn Electrostatics 2015 1 Contact information If you have any questions, please contact the conferences team by telephone or email. There will be at least two IOP representatives on-site throughout the conference in case you have any queries. Joanne Hemstock Conferences Organiser - Institute of Physics E-mail: [email protected] Direct tel: +44 (0)20 7470 4890 Mobile: +44 (0)7884 268232 Conferences team E-mail: [email protected] Tel: +44 (0)20 7470 4800 We hope that your time at the conference is enjoyable. However, should you encounter any problems during your stay, please report them to the conference registration desk as soon as possible. The conference team will make every effort to rectify any issues as soon as possible. Organising committee Dr Radu Beleca, Brunel University London, UK Dr D Keith Davies, Markab Scientific Solutions, UK (Conference Chair) Dr Nicolas Green, University of Southampton, UK (IOP Electrostatics Group Chair) Dr Paul Holdstock, Holdstock Technical Services, UK Dr Isaac Jamieson, Biosustainable Design, UK Dr James Matthews, University of Bristol, UK Mr Ian Pavey, Chilworth Technology Ltd, UK Dr Jeremy Smallwood, Electrostatics Solutions Ltd, UK Dr Tao Sun, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA International advisory group Prof. G S P Castle, University of Western Ontario, Canada Prof. L Dascalescu, University of Poitiers, France Dr L Fast, SP Technical Research Institute, Sweden Dr M Glor, Swiss Institute for the Promotion of Safety and Security, Switzerland Prof. M N Horenstein, Boston University, USA Prof. T B Jones, University of Rochester, USA Prof. I Kiss, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Hungary Prof. D J Lacks, Case Western Reserve University, USA Prof. A Mizuno, Toyohashi University of Technology, Japan Prof. M Murtomaa, University of Turku, Finland Dr A Ohsawa, National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, Japan Dr U von Pidoll, Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt, Germany Prof. P Llovera Segovia, Polytechnic University of Valencia, Spain Prof. K Sun, Shanghai Maritime University, China Mr D E Swenson, Affinity Static Control Consulting LLC, USA Disclaimer The Institute of Physics, Southampton Solent University Conference Centre and their approved representatives cannot take responsibility for any accident, loss or damage to participants or their property during the conference. 2 Electrostatics 2015 Sponsors Premium Sponsor Chilworth Technology Gold sponsor Infolytica Sponsors CST - Computer Simulation Technology Elsevier Electrostatics 2015 3 Location The conference will be held at the Southampton Solent University Conference Centre. Delegates should enter the building via main entrance on Above Bar Street. For accommodation check-in and early registration on Sunday 12 April, please go directly to the Jurys Inn Hotel Southampton. Southampton Solent University Conference Centre 157-187 Above Bar Street Southampton Hampshire SO14 7NN United Kingdom Telephone +44 (0)23 88201 5757 For information about the venue, please visit their website: http://www.solent.ac.uk/conference- centre/homepage.aspx A city centre map of Southampton highlighting the routes between the venue, hotel and train station can be found appended at the back of this handbook. Accommodation Accommodation for residential participants will be allocated at Jurys Inn Southampton. Accommodation must be pre-booked online when registering to attend the conference. Jurys Inn is a short two minute walk from the Conference Centre and is easily accessible by road offering 24-hour parking facilities at discounted rates. Jurys Inn Southampton (3 Star Hotel) Charlotte Place Southampton SO14 0TB Tel: +44 23 8037 1111 Directions to hotel: http://southamptonhotels.jurysinns.com/directions http://southamptonhotels.jurysinns.com Check in from 14:00 Check out before 12:00 Room facilities include: En-suite bathroom with bath and shower Satellite TV Internet access and spacious working area Air-conditioning and in-room heating controls Tea/coffee making facilities Spacious layout with single, double and twin occupancy A full English breakfast buffet service is included in the price and guests are free to use the hotel bar and dining facilities. 4 Electrostatics 2015 Registration Early registration on the evening of Sunday 12 April will take place in the foyer area of the Jurys Inn Hotel. On all other days the IOP registration will be located in the Southampton Solent Conference Centre Foyer. Times are as follows: Date Times Location Sunday 12 April 16:00 – 18:00 Jurys Inn Southampton Monday 13 April 08:00 – 18:00 Southampton Solent Conference Centre Foyer Tuesday 14 April 08:00 – 18:30 Southampton Solent Conference Centre Foyer Wednesday 15 April 08:30 – 18:00 Southampton Solent Conference Centre Foyer Thursday 16 April 08:30 – 14:00 Southampton Solent Conference Centre Foyer On arrival, each participant will receive a delegate pack containing a pen and pad, an abstract book, programme and a lanyard badge. Please wear your badge at all times because this will help with security, catering and enable you to identify your fellow delegates. Replacement badges can be issued at the registration desk. On your departure, please return your badge to the registration desk so that it can be recycled. Payment The organiser reserves the right to refuse admission to any participants who has failed to pay their registration fee in full prior to the start of the event. Notice board A notice board will be placed near the registration desk. Participants should check the board for the latest programme updates and conference information. Southampton Solent Conference Centre facilities Internet and ICT WiFi access is freely available throughout the conference centre. Individual log in details and passwords will be available at the conference registration desk. Please note that you will be allocated one password to use for the entirety of the conference. A computer suite is located in the basement of the Conference Centre building. Cloakroom The venue does not facilitate a manned cloakroom. Coat rails will be available in the conference centre. A luggage storage room will also be available throughout the conference, please visit the conference centre reception desk should you wish to make use of this storage facility. All goods left in these areas are left at the owner's risk and neither the IOP nor Southampton Solent University accept any liability for any loss or damage to personal goods. Local amenities The Solent Conference Centre is located within the main City Centre where you will find an array of high street shops and local amenities. The closest ATM (cash machine) can be found along Above Bar street, which is left out of the conference centre main entrance and a 3 minute walk down the high street. A number of banks can also be found on the high street. Prayer room A prayer room is located over on the main East Park Terrace campus (approx. 5 min walk) Electrostatics 2015 5 Catering Refreshments, lunches and conference dinner are included in the registration fee and are served at set times during the conference programme. Sunday 12 April Times Location Welcome reception 16:00 – 18:00 Foyer, Jurys Inn Southampton Monday 13 April Times Location Arrival refreshments 08:00 – 08:45 Southampton Solent Conference Centre Mid-morning refreshments 10:50 – 11:20 Southampton Solent Conference Centre Lunch 13:00 – 14:00 Southampton Solent Conference Centre Afternoon refreshments 15:15 – 16:30 Southampton Solent Conference Centre Tuesday 14 April Times Location Arrival refreshments 08:00 – 09:00 Southampton Solent Conference Centre Mid-morning refreshments 10:25 – 11:20 Southampton Solent Conference Centre Lunch 13:00 – 14:00 Southampton Solent Conference Centre Afternoon refreshments 15:15 – 16:30 Southampton Solent Conference Centre Wednesday 15 April Times Location Arrival refreshments 08:30 – 09:00 Southampton Solent Conference Centre Mid-morning refreshments 10:50 – 11:20 Southampton Solent Conference Centre Lunch 13:00 – 14:00 Southampton Solent Conference Centre Exhibitor reception 15:25 – 17:00 Southampton Solent Conference Centre Conference dinner 19:00 – 20:00 Royal Southampton Yacht Club Thursday 16 April Times Location Arrival refreshments 08:30 – 09:00 Southampton Solent Conference Centre Mid-morning refreshments 10:50 – 11:20 Southampton Solent Conference Centre Lunch 12:20 – 14:00 Southampton Solent Conference Centre Dietary requirements Participants with special dietary requirements are asked to notify the conference office by e-mail prior to their arrival if they have not already done so when registering. Those with special dietary requirements other than vegetarian are asked to make themselves known to the catering team. It will not be possible to provide an alternative menu unless prior notification has been received. We are aware that nut allergies in particular present a serious problem to some people.