Hosted at the
University of Washington Rome Center,
Piazza del Biscione 95, Rome, Italy

CPAC SATELLITE WORKSHOP 2009

Micro-Reactors and Micro-Analytical Workshop

(with an emphasis on Bio Systems)

March 23-25, 2009

Registration On-line

 2009 Agenda and Talks

Organized by Brian Marquardt, Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), and Mel Koch, CPAC, University of Washington, and Ray Chrisman, Atodyne and University of Washington

Co-hosted by Philippe Caze, Corning Inc., France, Volker Hessel, IMM, Germany, and Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands, and Paul Watts, (CPACT) University of Hull, United Kingdom

Grand Benefactor ($5,000-$10,000)

Benefactor ($1,000-$5,000)

Applied Physics Laboratory, UW

A.R.T. Photonics GmbH

Corporate Foundations & Relations, University of Washington, USA

E.I.F.

Institute for Microtechnology Mainz (IMM)

Kaiser Optical Europe

National Nanotechnology Laboratory, Lecce, Italy

Real-Time Analyzers

Rollo's Agro Enterprises, Italy

Applied Optical Sensing Lab, APL-UW

Supporters ($500-$1,000)

Anonymous

CPAC has an established track record in fostering academic/industrial/national laboratory interactions, which aims at bridging the gap between basic research and full-scale process/product development.  The CPAC Micro-Reactor and Micro-Analytical Workshop will provide continuing educational opportunities in these areas  and a forum for discussing advances in measurement science linked to process control and applications for NeSSI™.  Further information about CPAC and its programs can be found at: www.cpac.washington.edu

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OBJECTIVES AND SCOPE

CPAC Satellite Workshop, March 23-25, 2009

Miniaturization, the concept of the Versatile Micro-Analytical System (VMAS) and the advantages of using VMAS for process control are emerging technology drivers. This satellite workshop will connect practitioners in the European community to advances being made in the US. Objectives include identifying the needs of end-users for new micro-measurement technologies and exploring the potential impact of these technologies on process control. Themes include:

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The miniaturization of measurement instrumentation to enhance the use of micro-reactors in product discovery, process optimization and production.
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Process Intensification, an increasingly important area of miniaturization, which delivers drastic reductions in resource use and waste generation per unit mass of product by reducing the footprint of production units and employing micro-reactor concepts.
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New measurement strategies being developed at CPAC which complement the micro-reactor approach.
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The CPAC workshop at the UW Rome Center is held for the purpose of bringing US and European scientists and engineers of similar expertise in the field of micro-instrumentation together. The goal is to catalyze transatlantic collaborations in the areas of micro-reactors and the related enabling technologies of sampling and micro-analytical technologies, with an emphasis on bio-technologies.

 These collaborations will advance research and educational aspects to enhance the discovery, development, and production of pharmaceutical, bio-technology, and food products. The goal of these advances will be in improved awareness of the global issues of food safety, reduced energy use, and a positive environment impact –things that can be achieved by these technology developments. To compliment this, the U.S. Embassy in Rome will participate as it is interested in promoting technical, educational, and entrepreneurial activity between the U.S. and Italy in these global issues. CPAC anticipates offering future activities at the UW focusing on these themes in collaboration with CPAC, the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Engineering, and the UW’s new College of Environment and College of Global Health.

 Historically, much of the development of micro-reactor technology has been in Europe, while much of the micro-analytical and sampling development has been in the U.S. Bringing these groups together will have a large impact on the important fields of ‘green chemistry’ and ‘energy reduction’ programs. A broader impact of the workshop will include the participation of graduate students from both the UW and partner European universities (including Hull, Parma, and Bergen). A key, demonstrated value the workshop is that it provides an opportunity for students to present their work and actively interact with global experts in this technical field. This event will help develop more post-doctoral research opportunities for UW students at participating European universities. The faculty participants will be encouraged to incorporate information gained at this workshop in their university curriculum.

Workshop attendees include: industrial ‘end-users’, government scientists and engineers, instrument manufacturers, and academic researchers. Enrollment is open to all industries and organizations.

FORMAT

The Satellite Workshop will be held over two and one-half days - beginning on Monday at 13:00 and ending in the afternoon on Wednesday.  Morning lectures serve as the basis for afternoon open discussions with a futuristic outlook toward the technology presented. The final morning will summarize the technical areas and meld the conclusions into a broader look at the future of Process Analytical Chemistry.  The official language for the workshop will be English.

An informal reception for the Satellite Workshop attendees who are already in Rome will be held on Sunday.

REGISTRATION

Registration Fee: Satellite Workshop Only,   $750.00 US Dollars
Registration includes meeting materials and evening receptions

LEVELS OF PARTICIPATION

SUPPORTER

bullet Additional meeting support of $500.00-$1,000.00 US Dollars will allow the paying company to be a listed supporter on the meeting literature.
 

BENEFACTOR

bullet Additional contribution between $1,001.00-$5,000.00 US Dollars will allow the company to be a listed benefactor on the meeting literature and will allow for display space.
 
bullet Additional contribution at the $5,001.00-$10,000.00 US Dollars level will allow the paying company to be a listed benefactor on the meeting literature, will allow for display space, will allow participation as a co-host, and will waive the registration fee for two of the attendees.
 

CONFERENCE SITE

The seminars will be held at the University of Washington's Rome Center located next to the Campo di Fiori in the heart of Rome, Italy.  Directions and further information on the location can be found at the following site: 

 http://depts.washington.edu/roma/study/arrivinginrome.html.

ACCOMMODATIONS & MEALS

Please find a list of hotels that are located within walking distance of the meeting site here. Lodging, meals, and parking are at the expense of the attendee.

Registration On-line.

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