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The 2nd Central and Eastern European Conference on Physical Chemistry & Materials Science (CEEC-PCMS2)

CEEC-PCMS2 is an international conference extending an invitation to researchers specializing in Physical Chemistry and Materials Science. The event serves as a platform for the exchange of experiences and knowledge among professionals engaged in these fields or related disciplines. In addition to the main conference, the programme includes dedicated working sessions in the form of workshops. These sessions provide a relaxed and informal setting for participants to engage in discussions about their research plans and requirements.

This conference presents a valuable opportunity to unite distinguished scientists from Central & Eastern European countries with their counterparts worldwide. By facilitating interactions, it aims to cultivate new connections and encourage collaborations that can contribute to advancements in the respective fields. The inclusive environment fosters a spirit of camaraderie, enhancing the overall experience for all participants.

 

Main information

In Central and Eastern Europe, the field of Physical Chemistry has a long history and tradition; on the other side, during the last 3 decades, the field of Materials Science has garnered huge attention from the large public and became a hot topic for the scientific world. Therefore, the scientists belonging to these two communities, which usually are overlapping to a high extent, have now the possibility together to attend symposia “Central and Eastern European Conference on Physical Chemistry and Materials Science (CEEC-PCMS)”.

CEEC-PCMS serves as a platform for researchers to convene, showcase their work, elucidate their findings, and engage in discussions about the scientific and technical challenges encountered in both theoretical and applied physical chemistry. The primary objective is to foster a comprehensive understanding of and contribute to the development of innovative and practical materials. You can find out more about the keynote speakers and their field of research.

Every two years, CEEC-PCMS aims to gather scientists from Central and Eastern Europe, mainly, but not limited, from the area described by the following countries: Germany and Switzerland to Kazakhstan, and from Scandinavia & the Baltic countries to the Balkans, Turkey & the Caucasians. The previous CEEC-PCMS meeting was held in Split – Croatia (July 2022) and gathered more than 300 participants.

Our conference extends a warm invitation to scientists worldwide engaged in Physical Chemistry and Materials Science, encouraging the sharing of experiences and knowledge with peers in these fields or related disciplines. In addition to the standard symposia, the program includes interactive working sessions (workshops) designed to create a relaxed and informal space for participants to discuss their plans and requirements. This unique format provides a significant opportunity to unite distinguished researchers from Central & Eastern European countries with their global counterparts, fostering the establishment of new connections and encouraging collaborative efforts.

The 2nd Central and Eastern European Conference on Physical Chemistry & Materials Science (CEEC-PCMS2) is based on 30 topics covering the most important areas of Physical Chemistry and Materials Science.

For the venue of the CEEC-PCMS2 Conference (1619 of September 2024) we have chosen the city of Kaunas, which is the second largest city in Lithuania.

Hope to see you in Kaunas!


The CEEC-PCMS2 conference does not welcome persons working/registered with institutions from Russian Federation, nor working/registered with institutions from Belarus. Those associated with institutions from Russian Federation and Belarus are not accepted at CEEC-PCMS2 conference.

The organizers of CEEC-PCMS2:

  • Kaunas University of Technology (Faculty of Chemical Technology)
  • University of Split (Faculty of Chemistry and Technology)
  • Babeş-Bolyai University (Faculty of Engineering)
  • Central and Eastern European Committee for Thermal Analysis & Calorimetry
  • Center for Physical Sciences and Technology (Lithuania)
  • Vilnius University
  • Lithuanian Academy of Sciences

Organizing Committee

Chairpersons:

  • Eugenijus Valatka (Lithuania)
  • Kęstutis Baltakys (Lithuania)

Vice-Chairpersons:

  • Raimundas Šiaučiūnas (Lithuania)
  • Tadas Dambrauskas (Lithuania)

Executive Organizing Committee

  • Sigitas Tamulevičius
  • Anatolijus Eisinas
  • Agnė Šulčiūtė
  • Agnė Grinevičienė
  • Raimonda Kubiliūtė
  • Gabrielė Šarapajevaitė

International Organizing Committee

Chairperson: Matko Erceg (Croatia)

Vice chairpersons: 

  • Birgit Mets (Estonia)
  • Imre Miklós Szilágyi (Hungary)
  • Ignazio Blanco (Italy)
  • Ioan-Cezar Marcu (Romania)

Members:

  • Alina Adriana Minea  (Romania)
  • Anna Prnova (Slovakia)
  • Ante Prkić (Croatia)
  • Dijana Jelic (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
  • Giuseppe Lazzara (Italy)
  • Hanna Trębacz (Poland)
  • Jiri Malek (Czechia)
  • Ionut Ledeti (Romania)
  • Ivana Panzic (Austria)
  • Ljubiša Balanović (Serbia)
  • Luka Pavić (Croatia)
  • Maciej Sitarz (Poland)
  • Maria Dinescu (Romania)
  • Nataša Čelan Korošin (Slovenia)
  • Nataša Stipanelov Vrandečić (Croatia)
  • Oleg Lupan (Moldova)
  • Paul Vasos (Romania)
  • Petra Šulcová (Czech Republic)
  • Rodica Olar (Romania)
  • Stefano Vecchio Ciprioti (Italy)
  • Tajana Begović (Croatia)
  • Titus Vlase (Romania)
  • Vilma Petkova (Bulgaria)

Honorary Committee

Chairperson: Jūras Banys (Lithuania)

  • Barbara Pacewska (Poland)
  • Branka Andričić (Croatia)
  • Dan Rosu (Romania)
  • Krunoslav Užarević (Croatia)
  • Jerzy Błażejowski (Poland)
  • Maria Ribeiro da Silva (Portugal)
  • Mietek Jaroniec (USA)
  • Petr Stehlík (Czechia)
  • Svatopluk Zeman (Czechia)
  • Slavko Mentus (Serbia)
  • Stanislav Kurajica (Croatia)
  • Tiit Kaljuvee (Estonia)
  • Zoran Grubač (Croatia)

Scientific Committee

Chairperson: Andrei Rotaru (Romania)

Vice chairpersons: 

  • Alfred Kallay-Menyhard (Hungary)
  • Anton Trnik (Slovakia)
  • Vilko Mandic (Croatia)

Members:

  • Agnieszka Renman (Sweden)
  • Algirdas Šačkus (Lithuania)
  • Anita Martinović Bevanda (Bosnia and Herzegovin)
  • Brigita Abakevičienė (Lithuania)
  • Celia Duce (Italy)
  • Davor Kovacevic (Croatia)
  • Dragan Manasijevic (Serbia)
  • Cornel Hatiegan (Romania)
  • Eduard Coropceanu (Moldova)
  • Eglė Arbačiauskienė (Lithuania)
  • Fabio Faraguna (Croatia)
  • Felicia Iacomi (Romania)
  • Filippo Parisi (Italy)
  • Gloria Zlatić (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
  • Gunno Renman (Sweden)
  • Irena Krešić (Croatia)
  • Inna Pitak (Lithuania)
  • Ingrida Ancutienė (Lithuania)
  • Ivana Martinović (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
  • Ivana Smoljko (Croatia)
  • Ivica Blažević (Croatia)
  • Jaroslav Barták (Czech Republic)
  • Jiří Kučerík (Czechia)
  • Joana Bendoraitienė (Lithuania)
  • Jurgita Malaiškienė (Lithuania)
  • Kinga Pielichowska (Poland)

Members:

  • Klaus Zimmer (Germany)
  • Lidija Ćurković (Croatia)
  • Loreta Bašinskienė (Lithuania)
  • Luis A. Perez-Maqueda (Spain)
  • Mario Nikola Mužek (Croatia)
  • Marko Čanađija (Croatia)
  • Miće Jakić (Croatia)
  • Milica Vasić (Serbia)
  • Miroslav Pavlović (Serbia)
  • Mladen Brncic (Croatia)
  • Naglis Malys (Lithuania)
  • Nediljka Vukojević Medvidović (Croatia)
  • Nicu Doinel Scarisoreanu (Romania)
  • Nina Obradovic (Serbia)
  • Oleg Petuhov (Moldova)
  • Perica Bošković (Croatia)
  • Pero Dabic (Croatia)
  • Peter Šimon (Slovakia)
  • Rimvydas Stonys (Lithuania)
  • Sandra Svilović (Croatia)
  • Sanja Perinović Jozić (Croatia)
  • Vaida Kitrytė-Syrpa (Lithuania)
  • Valentin Craciun (Romania)
  • Vilija Kederienė (Lithuania)
  • Violeta Kaunelienė (Lithuania)
  • Wojciech Marczak (Poland)
  • Quantum Chemistry, Spectroscopy and Molecular Structure.
  • Theoretical and Computational Chemistry.
  • Chemical Thermodynamics.
  • Chemical Kinetics.
  • Catalysis, Electrocatalysis and Photocatalysis.
  • Porous Media and Sorption.
  • Electrochemistry and Corrosion.
  • Radiochemistry and Photochemistry.
  • Chemical Physics and Femtochemistry.
  • Surface and Interface Science.
  • Laser and Plasma Processing of Surfaces and Nanomaterials.
  • Photonic Interaction with Matter. Materials for Nanophotonics and Nanoelectronics.
  • Solid-State Chemistry and Condensed Matter Physics.
  • Materials Science and Technology.
  • Hybrid Materials, Nanomaterials and Nanotechnologies.
  • Conventional Materials: Ceramics, Glasses, Metals and Alloys.
  • Advances Functional Materilas: Batteries, Ferroics, Supercapacitors, Semiconductors, Solar Cells, Thermoelectrics, Superconductors.
  • Chemical and Physical Depositions, Coatings and Thin Films.
  • Novel Devices, Sensors, and Biosensors.
  • Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies.
  • Polymer Science and Technology of Polymeric Systems.
  • Advanced Molecular Materials and Applications.
  • Physical Organic Chemistry.
  • Physical Chemistry of Colloids and Food Technology.
  • Biophysical Chemistry, Biomaterials and Biomedical Applications.
  • Life and Natural Sciences. Bio-inspired Materials. Lignocellulosic-based Materials.
  • Energy and the Environment. Energy Storage and Conversion. Renewable Energy Systems.
  • Environmental Chemistry, Geochemistry and Astrochemistry.
  • Advanced Methods for Characterization of Materials.
  • Thermal Science and Engineering.

Here are the main themes of the conference, which will be discussed during the event. The full programme can be found below.

  • Early bird registration: 1st of February 2024 – 1st of May 2024
  • Payment of early bird registration fee: 1st of February 2024 – 1st of May 2024
  • Abstract submission and registration: 1st of March 2024 – 1st of July 2024
  • Abstract acceptance notification: by 20th of July 2024
  • Payment of the regular registration fee deadline: by 1st of August 2024
  • Payment of the late registration fee or of the onsite registration fee: after 1st of September 2024
  • Abstract submission and registration: 1st of March 2024 – 1st of July 2024
  • Abstract acceptance notification: by 20th of July 2024
  • The abstracts should be submitted at ceec-pcms2@ktu.lt
  • Each registered participant (except the accompanying persons) is welcomed to submit and present maximum 2 works.
  • The submitted abstracts must respect the abstract template and cannot exceed 1 page.
  • The abstract template can be downloaded here.
  • The first abstract should be saved as “presentingauthornameandsurname1.doc” and the second abstract should be saved as “presentingauthornameandsurname2.doc” (example: jamescole1.doc)
  • The visa documentation and application will start only after the registration is completed, while the invitation letter is provided only if the registration fee was already paid.
  • Those registering as students (undergraduate, postgraduates or PhD students) have to make proof of their valid student id card and a recommendation letter from their scientific supervisor or head of school/department/university – to be submitted at ceec-pcms2@ktu.lt.
  •  For the Early bird registration, the registration form should be submitted by 1st of May 2024, as well as the confirmation for the payment of early bird registration fee.

The packages encompass:

  • A welcome cocktail, lunches, coffee breaks, and the conference dinner.
  • Entry and assistance for the poster sessions.
  • Support both prior to and during the conference.
  • Internet connectivity throughout the event.
  • Admission to all conference sessions, plenary sessions, and invited lectures (excluding accompanying persons).
  • Provision of all conference materials (excluding accompanying persons).
Participant type 

Registration Options 

Early Bird
1st of February – 1st of May 
Regular
2nd of May – 1st of August 
Late
2nd of August – 25th of August 
Standard  380 EUR (A1) 400 EUR (A2) 500 EUR (A3)
Student  280 EUR (B1) 300 EUR (B2) 400 EUR (B3)
Accompanying  170 EUR (C1) 190 EUR (C2) 250 EUR (C3)

Details for the payment via Bank transfer:
Name of Bank – AB SEB bankas
Address of Bank – Gedimino av. 12, LT-01103 Vilnius, Lithuania
SWIFT (BIC) – CBVILT2X
IBAN – LT387044060003104481
KTU internal account number – KO076

IMPORTANT. Please remember to state on all money transfers: (1) KTU internal account number Nr: KO076; (2) purpose of payment: registration fee CEEC-PCMS2; (3) participant’s name (names, in case of group payment); (4) Fee code (for example A2). All bank costs must be charged to the customer.

Please remember to provide your proof of payment at ceec-pcms2@ktu.lt

Please, inform us if you need invoice. For invoice we need information:
Name of institution
Address of institution
Code of institution
VAT Code

Cancellation Policy
Requests for refunds can be submitted to the official email, and a 50% refund can be provided if cancellation notifications reach us before August 1, 2024. Unfortunately, no refunds can be issued after this date.

Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry (2022 Impact Factor: 4.4, Q1)

Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry The oral and poster contributions will be published in a special number of Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry at Springer-Nature, but only after the standard reviewing procedure. Every registered participant at the CEEC-PCMS2 conference is allowed to send maximum 2 works for the special issue dedicated to this event.

  • The papers should be submitted exclusively through the Editorial Manager system.
  • When submitting the article, please select initially the special issue entitled “Thermal Aspects within Physical Chemistry and Materials Science in Central and Eastern Europe” SI: TAPCMS-2024. Also, it is essential to type the Comment that the paper belongs to the CEEC-PCMS2 special issue at Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry.
  • The papers will be refereed by appropriate experts.
  • The deadline for the submission of articles is: 1 December 2024.
  • Guest Editors: Kestutis Baltakys, Tadas Dambrauskas, Matko Erceg, and Ignazio Blanco
  • The papers will be published within 10 months in the electronic and paper forms; however the individual papers can be read on the OnlineFirst much more earlier.
  • How to citate: J. Therm. Anal. Calorim.

 

Ceramics International (2022 Impact Factor: 5.2, Q1)

Ceramics InternationalThe oral and poster contributions focusing on the advancements in the field of physical chemistry of materials, including ceramic materials, electroceramic materials, hydroxyapatite, aluminosilicates, clays, ornamental ceramics, cements, ceramic products for the construction sector and other related materials will be published upon peer-review in a thematic special issue entitled Physical Chemistry of Ceramic Materials 2024 at Ceramics International (2022 Impact Factor: 5.2). Before submission, the authors should send the articles for preliminary checking to Professors Raimundas Siauciunas, Kestutis Baltakys, Barbara Lothenbach, and Andrei Rotaru.

  • The papers should be submitted exclusively through the Editorial Manager system.
  • When submitting the article, please select initially the special issue entitled SI: PCCM-2024. Also, it is essential to type the Comment that the paper belongs to the PCCM-2024 special issue at Ceramics International.
  • The papers will be refereed by appropriate experts.
  • The deadline for the submission of articles is 31 January 2025.
  • Guest Editors: Raimundas Siauciunas, Kestutis Baltakys, Barbara Lothenbach, and Andrei Rotaru.
  • The papers will be published within 10 months in the electronic and paper forms; however, the individual papers can be read on the OnlineFirst much more earlier.
  • How to citate: Ceram. Int.

 

Hybrid advances  (Elsevier, Abstracting and indexing – Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ))

Hybrid AdvancesThe oral and poster contributions focusing on advancements in the field of physical chemistry of hybrid materials and technologies, from the design & synthesis of hybrid, composite & heterostructured materials (simulation, modelling and fabrication) to hybrid chemical technologies & nanotechnologies will be published upon peer-review in special issue of Hybrid Advances at Elsevier Publishing House, but only after the standard reviewing procedure.

  • The papers should be submitted through the Editorial Manager system.
  • When submitting the article, please select initially the special issue entitled SI PCHMT-2024. Also, it is essential to type the Comment that the paper belongs to the PCHMT-2024 special issue at Ceramics International.
  • The papers will be refereed by appropriate experts.
  • The deadline for the submission of articles is 31 January 2025.
  • Guest Editors: Tadas Dambrauskas, Ioan-Cezar Marcu, Ion Tiginyanu, and Lidija Curkovic.
  • The papers will be published within 10 months in the electronic and paper forms; however, the individual papers can be read on the OnlineFirst much more earlier.

The Conference organizers are proud to support and celebrate scientific excellence through the provision of several awards and grants. These accolades are designed to acknowledge remarkable achievements and foster emerging talent within the fields of Physical Chemistry & Materials Science, thereby contributing to the advancement of these critical areas of research.

Awards:

  • Award for “Emeritus Scientist in Physical Chemistry & Materials Science”
    Prof. dr. Ion Tiginyanu
  • Award for “Distinguished Scientist in Physical Chemistry & Materials Science”
    Prof. dr. Barbara Lothenbach
  • Award for “Outstanding Young Researcher from Central & Eastern Europe in the field of Physical Chemistry & Materials Science”
    Assoc. Prof. dr. Lorenzo Lisuzzo

Grants

  • 2 grants for “Exceptional Students from Central & Eastern Europe in the field of Physical Chemistry & Materials Science” (Covering registration fees)*

For: BSc/BEng students, MSc/Meng students, PhD students (<28 y.o.)

For the prizes marked “*”, please send your CV, 1-page application letter describing your activity, a recommendation letter from a Senior Scientist or Professor involved in the field of Physical Chemistry and/or Materials Science by 15th of May 2024 at: ceec-pcms2@ktu.lt

 

Registration

registration tab

 

Plenary Speakers

Finlay Morrison

Barbara Lothenbach

Aivaras Kareiva

Lorenzo Lisuzzo

Ion Tiginyanu

Paola Fabbri

 

Invited Speakers

Pavel Siler

Simas Račkauskas

Rimantas Ramanauskas

Boris-Marko Kukovec

Krzysztof Pielichowski

Ilinca Nastase

Hassan Karimi-Maleh

Stephen Knox Jones Jr. (USA)

 

Conference programme

Coming soon..

 

Arrive to Kaunas

plane
  • Vilnius Airport is located 100 kilometres from Kaunas City. Once you arrive here, you can reach the conference venue by train, bus or car.
  • Kaunas Airport is about 10 kilometres from the city. Upon arrival, the centre can be easily reached by bus or car.
train
bus
  • Bus stop is situated just outside the Vilnius Airport. Bus No. 1 goes to the train/bus station and the buses No. 2 goes to the city centre. The timetable can be found at Vilnius Routes and Timetables.
  • Bus stop is situated outside the Kaunas Airport. Bus 29G to the city centre (bus stop Studentų skveras) and to the train and bus stations. Kaunas city transport timetables.
car
  • You can use a courier service.
  • UBER and BOLT are available in Vilnius and Kaunas. The service is easy to use and can be booked via an app on your phone.
 

Accommodation

You may choose one of the following options of accommodation which are located nearby the conference venue and Kaunas city center. The detailed information of each option is provided in the presented  reservation form.

Please contact the hotel personally by sending the filled out requested form of reservation as well as indicating the special reservation code of the conference: CEEC-PCMS2.

Ibis Hotel

Distance to conference venue 3.0km (available public transport)

Distance to city center 1.1km

Kaunas Hotel

Distance to conference venue 3.9km (available public transport)

Located in the city center

Moxy Hotel

Distance to conference venue 3.9km (available public transport)

Located in the city center

Radisson Hotel

Distance to conference venue 3.2km (available public transport)

Located in the city center

Victoria Hotel Kaunas

Distance to conference venue 3.2km (available public transport)

Located in the city center

 

Contacts

The event will take place at
KTU Santaka Valley
Baršauskas str. 59, Kaunas

Feel free to contact us with any questions by email
ceec-pcms2@ktu.lt