BioEnergy Symposium 31st August to 2nd September 2008
The symposium will bring together UK and European groups engaged in solar energy and Bioenergy production. It is intended to attract delegates from the disciplines of engineering, physical sciences, and the biological sciences to assess the capacity for research in the UK and to identify opportunities for collaboration.
Sessions titles
Include:
- Photovoltaic Systems
- Artificial Photosynthesis
- Carbon & Hydrogen BioFuels
- Envrionmental Impact
Plenary lectures
Include:
- BioEnergy Research in the USA
- Renewable Energy: UK-ERC View
- Environmental Impact of Solar & Bioenergy Production
Speakers
The symposium brings together speakers from a wide range of disciplines. They include:
Jim Barber (Imperial; Light-dependent Water Oxidation)
Richard Cogdell (Glasgow; Biological Light Processing Units)
James Durrant (Imperial; Polymer Photovoltaic Cells)
Michael Graetzel (Laussanne; Dye-sensitised Photovoltaic Cells)
Peter Hall (Strathclyde; Storage of Photovoltaic Energy)
David Infield (Strathclyde; Renewable Energy Technologies)
Jay Keasling (Berkeley / JBEI; Synthetic biology - biofuels)
Steve Long (Urbana; Plant Biomass Production)
Mark Redwood (Birmingham; Biohydrogen Production)
Stenbjorn Styring (Uppsala; Artificial Photosynthesis)
Ausilio Bauen (Imperial; Environmental Impact of Solar & Bio Energy Production)
Please Pre-register first using the link on the right; then complete a Full Registration & Accommodation Form and return it using the details proivded. The accommodation listed in the Full Regstration Form is suitable for most tastes, but if you require somehing different use the Accommodation link to review other options (try both the Hotel Booking Service and University of Glasgow Residences links to review the full range of options).
Bursaries. A number of BBSRC-funded bursaries (£200) are available to encourage younger delegates. For eligiblity and further details use the Busary link on this page.