Summer School

UNDERSTANDING BIOCORROSION: FUNDAMENTALS & APPLICATIONS

25th-30th July 2011, Portsmouth, UK

• Hosted by the University of Portsmouth, School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Science: lead scientist Dr Iwona B. Beech
• 6 days of lectures and workshops presenting state-of-the-art in biocorrosion science
• International lecturers from Academia, Research Institutes and Industry: experts in their fields
• Open to all interested researchers
• Travel & accommodation grants for early-stage researchers

KEY TOPICS COVERED:

• Biofilms: current concepts and advanced methods of studies
• Fundamentals of electrochemistry, surface science and corrosion science
• Biofilm-influenced corrosion
• Techniques of investigating and monitoring biocorrosion
• Modelling & biocorrosion
• Biocorrosion risk assessment
• Novel strategies for controlling biocorrosion
 

PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME:

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APPLICATIONS:

• Applications now closed (deadline 20th May).

• To request a place on the waiting list, email the Project Manager.

PARTICIPATION FEES:

• Industrial participants & senior/permanent researchers => £600.

• PhD students & early post-doc researchers => free of charge.

• Fees include accommodation, all meals, excursions, course materials.

• Fees do not cover transport from your home location to the event.

• Travel grants available on application for those who may need assistance with the cost of travel from their home location.

ACCOMMODATION:

• Individual ensuite rooms at the Rees Hall Residence, close to the seafront.

• Location map (situated at bottom).

VENUE:

• Richmond lecture theatre

• Location map (situated at top-left).

SPONSORS:

• School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences - University of Portsmouth

• The Bioelectrochemical society (BES)

POSTER:

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