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ELGRA
Biennial Symposium and General Assembly
Santorini, Greece : September 21st-23rd, 2005
Every other year ELGRA organizes its meeting as a forum for discussions and exchange of ideas among scientists from materials and life sciences.
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Program
Abstracts (download 2.9 MB PDF)
One Page overview of the meeting,
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Organization
| Scientific/Organising Committee (ELGRA Management Committee) | Local Organising Committee |
| Dr. Daniel Beysens : President | Dr. Thodoris Karapantsios - Chair |
| Prof. Felice Strollo : Vice-President | Ms. Christina Fofli - Managing Assistant |
| Dr. Thodoris Karapantsios : Vice-President | Mr. Nikolaos Divinis - Assistant |
| Dr. Libero Liggieri : Gen. Secretary | Ms. Eleni Kalogianni - Assistant |
| Dr. Kurt Kemmerle : Treasurer | |
| Prof. Hendrik Kuhlmann | |
| Dr. Marianne Cogoli-Greuter | |
| Dr. Jack van Loon | |
| Dr. Valerie Legue |
Call for Papers : Info Authors
As in the past, the ELGRA Meeting 2005 is intended as a forum for scientific and technical research in microgravity.
Topics (indicative)
Sufficient time will be reserved for discussions on the present status and the perspectives of microgravity research in view of the reduced flight opportunities and the delay of the International Space Station.
Submission Guidelines
One-page abstracts (A4) for oral or poster (size 1m x 0.8m) presentations are invited from now on. The participation of students is particularly encouraged
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Papers presented at the meeting will be submitted for publication in a special issue of Microgravity Science and Technology . Go to this site for author instructions and / or download this sample paper. |
2005 Final Program will be posted in due time
Registration Form
The deadline for early registration is 31st May 2005. You are encouraged to register electronically; registrations are also accepted via ordinary mail, Fax or E-mail to:
Dr. Thodoris Karapantsios
Department of Chemistry
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
University Box 116
541 24 Thessaloniki, Greece
Phone:+30 2310 99 7772
Fax: +30 2310 99 7759
E-mail: karapant@chem.auth.gr
Hotel List
A limited number of rooms has been block-booked for the conference at selected hotels in Fira at reduced rates (below). : Hotel prices are per room, per day, inclusive breakfast and VAT For more information please contact the conference affiliated agency Topline Travel & Tourism®: info@toplinetravel.gr| Hotels/Category Hotel prices are per room, per day, inclusive breakfast and VAT |
Room for single occupancy |
Double room / twin beds* |
| Cosmopolitan suites 4* Standard Superior Suite Location:Fira Center Capacity: 8 Units Facilities: Volcano view, swimming pool, reception Rooms: A/C, TV, phone, safe, mini bar, hair drier |
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198 260 320 |
| El Greco 4* Location: Fira , 500m from the center Capacity: 80 Units Facilities: Swimming pool , pool bar, snack bar, TV lounge, Congress room, restaurant Rooms: A/C, Telephone, music, TV, mini fridge ,safe, Hair drier Bus transfer available to the meeting hall |
99,50 |
123 |
| Kallisti
4* Location: Fira Capacity: 52 Units Facilities: Swimming pool , Pool bar, snack bar, TV Lounge, children playground, conference Rooms: A/C, TV, telephone, music, minibar, safe |
99.50 |
124.5 |
| Neoklassiko
koukoulis cat 4* Location: Fira Center Capacity: 14 Units Facilities: Volcano view, swimming pool Rooms: A/C, kitchenette, telephone, TV, superior apts with Bathtub-Jacuzzi |
124 |
132 |
| Nomikos 4* Location: Firostefani Capacity: 15 Units Facilities: Volcano view, swimming pool, pool bar, reception Rooms: A/C, TV, phone, hairdryer, kitchenette, music, safe |
186 |
194 |
| Efterpi 3* Location: Firostefani , 1 KM from Fira Capacity: 17 Units Facilities: Small swimming pool, jacuzzi, breakfast room |
150 |
150 |
| Grotto
3* Location: Firostefani , 1 KM from Fira Capacity: 17 Units Facilities: Volcano view , swimming pool, reception, pool bar, breakfast area Rooms: A/C, kitchenette ,TV ,telephone |
96 |
104 |
| Philippion
3* Location: Fira , 500m from the Center Capacity: 19 Units Facilities: Swimming pool, TV room, parking, breakfast room & bar with volcano view Rooms: A/C, Sat.TV, phone, mini fridge, safe, hairdryer Bus transfer available to the meeting hall |
63 |
76 |
| Anemona
Vilas 2* Location: Fira , 500m from the Center Capacity: 14 Units Facilities: Swimming room, breakfast room Rooms: A/C, TV, Fridge , Telephone |
50 |
50 |
| Haroula
2* Location: Fira Capacity: 60 Units Facilities: Swimming pool, pool bar, snack bar Rooms: A/C, TV, Mini fridge, Telephone |
65 |
74 |
| King Thiras 2* Location: Fira , 500m from the Center Capacity: 17 Units Facilities: Snack bar, TV lounge, safe Rooms: A/C, music ,mini fridge, phone |
40 |
50.5 |
| Sunrise
2* Location: Fira Town Capacity: 24 Units Facilities: Swimming pool, reception, breakfast room, TV lounge, safe Rooms: A/C, phone, TV, mini fridge |
38 |
48 |
Download Hotel Reservation / Pre-conference tour /
air-tickets registration form in MS-Word
or PDF format
Abstract Form
We encourage you to provide your abstract as part of the 'Registration Form'. In addition you may send in an abstract as attached e-mail Dr. Thodoris Karapantsios. Download the abstract form in MS-Word here.
Conference Fee
| Registration fees in Euro's (€) | Early
(before 31st May) |
Late |
| ELGRA members | 250 |
280 |
| ELGRA membership+registration | 300 |
340 |
| Non-ELGRA members | 350 |
390 |
| Students | 150 |
170 |
| Accompanying persons | 130 |
150 |
You may download the Payment Form in either MS-Word or PDF format.
Registration fees can either be paid in advance by cheque or credit card or in cash on arrival. Please note that your playment should be made before 31st of May to classify for early registration.
Venue
The 2005 Biennial Meeting and General Assembly will take place in the P. M. Nomikos Conference Center in Fira, capital of Santorini Island, in Greece.
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Santorini
Santorini, is the southern island of Cyclades situated 130 NM from Pireus (port of Athens). It is reachable via sea or air. It's a 35 minute flight from Athens airport (4 flights per day) or it can be reached directly from many European cities.
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The volcanic past of the island has formed a landscape that comes in contrast with the peaceful white-and-blue Cycladic architecture. The volcanic eruptions of the island (first recorded around 1500BC and last at 1959AC) have marked not only the landscape but also the course of its history. The island, first known to be inhabited during Neolithic times, had developed an important civilization related to the Minoans of Crete but also in contact with the rest of Greece, Cyprus, Syria and Egypt. The volcanic activity resulting in a very strong eruption around 1500BC put an end to that civilization. The citadel situated at Akrotiri was fully covered by volcanic ash and preserved to our days. The island was reinhabited later on (1300BC) by Phoenicians and Lakedemonian (Greeks of the mainland, 1100BC) and from that time followed the history of the rest of Greece (Hellenistic, Byzantine period). Later on, Santorini has been occupied by the Venetians and the Turks until the Greek Revolution of 1821. Each history period left its marks on the island. Archaeological sites (Akrotiri, Ancient Thera.) churches and museums (Prehistoric, Archeological, Naval, Folclore, Gizi) demonstrate its rich history and culture. |
Social Events
The social program of the meeting includes a visit to the excavations at Akrotiri (ancient city buried under the volcano ashes ) and an idyllic sunset cruise on a sailboat.
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Pre-conference tour
Specially organized for the conference participants (at extra cost ) with one overnight at Athens and two overnights at Mykonos island, ending at Santorini on 20/09/05. Schedule:
17/09/05 ATHENS
Participants arrive at Athens individually.
In the afternoon meet and greet by our representative and start an orientation
tour passing the new and old Olympic stadium before dropping off at the foot
of the Acropolis. Visit the Acropolis with a qualified guide and listen the
history at the center of the city. In the evening enjoy dinner at the Plaka
area at the foot of the Acropolis. This is the ancient quarter of Athens, flooded
with Greeks and foreigners every moment, day or night. Pedestrian malls are
lined with shops of all descriptions, taverns, bars and restaurants and as the
night falls the heat goes up in night-clubs, discos and bouzouki halls. Athens
is famous for its history, culture, the sunny cloudless days but also for its
night life which lasts all night long. Overnight at a hotel in Athens.
18/09/05 ATHENS - MYKONOS
Early morning transfer to Piraeus Port to board a Hi Speed Catamaran to Mykonos
island for a 3 hours trip.
Mykonos: The quintessential Greek island of white cubic houses and blue seas,
the so-called playground of Europe. Meet and greet by our local representative
and transfer by coach to your hotel.
Rest of the day is free for leisure: to enjoy the hotel facilities or swim at
one of the famous sandy beaches of Paradise or Super Paradise, Elia, Psarou,
Agrari etc.
This evening get into the spirit with traditional Greek music and dancing on
your own.
After dinner explore the bars, pubs, discos , bouzouki bars: all these will
entertain those strong enough to carry on into the small hours. Or shop until
after midnight in designer boutiques and jewellery emporiums lining the winding
alleys of the picturesque town. Wander in the tiny alleyways of the town and
look out for the pelican, the mascot of Mykonos.
19/09/05 MYKONOS - DELOS ISLAND
Departure from hotel by private bus and escort to the port in order to embark
the 09:00 boat to Delos (duration of journey about 40 minutes).
Arrival at Delos island, meet with our guide for a sightseeing tour to one of
the most prestigious religious centers of antiquity and now one of the most
significant archaeological sites in the country. Delos was regarded as a sacred
island – the birthplace of the legendary twins Apollo and Artemis and
was the island chosen as treasury and safe of Delian League during the Persian
wars.
The ruins of this ancient community includes, a theatre, a stadium, the famous
Sanctuary of Apollo and even the Sacred lade where legend places the birth of
the twins.
After our sightseeing of Delos we return to Myconos with the 12.20 boat.
We will be transferred by private bus to the hotel or if anybody wishes he can
stay in town.
20/09/05 MYCONOS –SANTORINI
Morning private bus transfer to the port to embark the ferry boat to SANTORINI
Price per person in double rooms:
530,00 Euro
Single supplement at additional: 180,00 Euro
Price includes:
· ½ day tour of Athens with bus and English speaking guide
· transfers Athens hotel to Piraeus, Mykonos harbor to the hotel vice
versa
· Hi speed boat tickets (1st class Pireaus or Rafina to Mykonos and Mykonos
to Santorini)
· ½ day Delos Tour with private guide
· 4 star hotels superior in Athens and Mykonos with breakfast.
Download Hotel Reservation / Pre-conference tour / air-tickets registration form in MS-Word or PDF format
Agent
Note
Topline Travel & Tourism® is the agency affiliated to the conference.
Their people are authorized to organize the conference social events and also
look after any participant’s special demands regarding individual tourist
program, air tickets, hotels in Athens and other Greek island(s) or other personalized
travel needs. For more information please contact: info@toplinetravel.gr
