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ANSTO User Meeting 2023 - Themes

Themes for Abstract Submissions

Abstracts covering the following themes are invited. 

Manufacturing, Engineering & Industry

Talks and posters for this theme may relate (but are not restricted) to:

  • Manufacturing processes
  • Quality assurance (mechanical and material testing)
  • Residual stress analysis
  • Green and renewable technologies
  • Nanotechnology
  • Building and construction technology
  • Defence and aerospace
Advanced Materials

Talks and posters for this theme may relate (but are not restricted) to:

  • Materials for energy generation and storage including solar devices
  • Electronics and sensors; porous materials (including zeolites and MOFs);
  • 3D printed materials, advanced alloys and ceramics
Earth, Environment & Cultural Heritage

Talks and posters for this theme may relate (but are not restricted) to:

  • Mining and resources including mineral formation, structure and processing
  • Geochemistry and planetary science
  • Volcanology
  • Soil science
  • Marine and natural waters science
  • Atmospheric science
  • Art provenance, cultural artefacts and archaeology
Biological Systems & Life Science

Talks and posters for this theme may relate (but are not restricted) to:

  • Biomolecular crystallography
  • Proteins, metaloproteins and enzymes
  • Structure and function
  • Engineered biomaterials and medical implants
  • In vivo and in vitro bio-imaging
  • Cellular imaging
Chemistry, Pharmaceuticals & Crystallography

Talks and posters for this theme may relate (but are not restricted) to:

  • Crystallography of chemical and organometallic complexes
  • In situ and in operando chemistry
  • Pharmaceutical formulations
  • Structure and speciation of metals related to drugs and disease
  • Catalysis
  • Electrochemistry
  • Photochemistry
  • Molecular machines and electronics
  • Inorganic complexes
    Food Science & Soft Matter

    Talks and posters for this theme may relate (but are not restricted) to:

    • Food and nutrition
    • Polymers
    • Surfactants, micelles and colloids
    Solid-State Physics

    Talks and posters for this theme may relate (but are not restricted) to:

    • Surfaces and condensed matter
    • Photometry and reflectometry
    • Magnetism and magnetic materials
    Instruments & Techniques

    Talks and posters for this theme may relate (but are not restricted) to:

    • ACNS and Australian Synchrotron beamline developments
    • BRIGHT updates
    • New techniques and capability offerings
    Deuteration for Neutrons and More

    Talks and posters for this theme may relate (but are not restricted) to:

    • Deuterium labelling enabling impactful science across multiple research sectors such as pharma, health, biotech, food science, energy
    • Application of deuterated and multiple-labelled materials (e.g. lipids, proteins, detergents) as characterisation tools and beyond
    • Use of deuterated materials with neutron, NMR, mass spectrometry and other techniques
    • Deuteration for improved or enhanced material properties and functionality
    • Developments in biological and chemical deuteration ​​​​​​
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    Abstract Submission

    Both oral and poster abstract submissions are invited

    Click here to Submit Abstract

    Abstract Submission Guidelines:

    • All abstracts must be submitted via the electronic submission process (indico) - email submissions will not be accepted
    • An automated 'submission successful' email will be sent to all primary authors and co-authors once the abstract is submitted in indico
    • Abstracts must not exceed 250 words
    • Do not include images in the abstract
    • Individuals may submit more than one abstract
    • Avoid the use of abbreviations and acronyms
    • All accepted oral and poster presentations will be required to register to attend
    • All presenters will be required to provide their photo and bio via the link provided in the accepted notice
    • Abstracts must be submitted by 11:59pm (AEST), 21 August 2023 for consideration by the Program Committee
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