Conference Description
The modern world is filled with macroscopic machines that perform work that we either find demanding or function in places or on length scales in which we cannot act. To date however, we have yet to develop a functional nanotechnology that operates on the scale of molecules or assemblies of molecules. Nature provides the ultimate inspiration of what might be achieved if we overcome this final frontier to fully harness the dynamic properties of molecular systems; sliding actin-myosin fibers and rotating ATP synthase paint a picture of a mechanized nanotechnology where many small motors impact our macroscopic world.
Scientists from a range of disciplines are working to understand, design, and create the next generation of switches and motors to mechanize our world from the bottom up. Organic chemists create novel molecules performing reversible switching. Theoretical scientists provide the understanding that underpins predictive designs. Soft and hard matter scientists and engineers integrate molecular switches into higher-order architectures, ultimately giving rise to macroscopic motion. Bioengineers and physicists create kinesin-like walkers to test understanding of small motors. Biologist apply switches to control the behavior of living systems and develop new therapeutic techniques. The aim of this GRC is to bring together and provide a forum for this multidisciplinary group of researchers where they can present ideas, experimental examples, and physical descriptions of artificial switches and motors to achieve the potential of a functional artificial molecular nanotechnology. The unique meeting format of a GRC, with ample time for discussion and an ethos of encouraging the open exchange of new data and ideas, will enable us to accelerate progress and push frontiers and develop new applications with Artificial Molecular Switches and Motors.
The topics, speakers, and discussion leaders for the conference sessions are displayed below. The conference chair is currently developing their detailed program, which will include the complete meeting schedule, as well as the talk titles for all speakers. The detailed program will be available by February 9, 2019. Please check back for updates.
From Molecular Switches to Macroscopic Properties
Discussion Leaders
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Ben Feringa (University of Groningen, The Netherlands)
Speakers
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Anna Balazs (University of Pittsburgh, USA)
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Itamar Willner (The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel)
Applications and Entrepreneurship
Discussion Leaders
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Alex Lippert (Southern Methodist University, USA)
Speakers
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Kohzo Ito (University of Tokyo, Japan)
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Timothy Swager (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA)
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Wiktor Szymanski (University Medical Center Groningen, The Netherlands)
Predicting Structure and Function
Discussion Leaders
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Sagar Khare (Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, USA)
Speakers
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Kim Jelfs (Imperial College London, United Kingdom)
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Massimo Olivucci (Bowling Green State University, USA)
Switching in Nanomaterials
Discussion Leaders
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Angelique Y. Louie (University of California, Davis, USA)
Speakers
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Miguel A. Garcia-Garibay (University of California, Los Angeles, USA)
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Elizabeth Harbron (College of William and Mary, USA)
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Daniela Wilson (Institute for Molecules and Materials, Radboud University Nijmegen, The Netherlands)
Metals and Switches
Discussion Leaders
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Rasmita Raval (University of Liverpool, United Kingdom)
Speakers
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Natalia Shustova (University of South Carolina, USA)
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Vivian Yam (The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China)
Molecular Machines
Discussion Leaders
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Henry Hess (Columbia University, USA)
Speakers
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Henry Dube (Univeristy of Munich, Germany)
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Amar Flood (Indiana University, USA)
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Ayusman Sen (Pennsylvania State University, USA)
Nucleotide-Based Molecular Machines
Discussion Leaders
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Andrew Woolley (University of Toronto, Canada)
Speakers
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Yamuna Krishnan (University of Chicago, USA)
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Rachel O'Reilly (University of Birmingham, United Kingdom)
Switchable Soft Materials
Discussion Leaders
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Nathalie Katsonis (University of Twente, The Netherlands)
Speakers
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Dirk Broer (Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands)
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Quan Li (Kent State University, USA)
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Eiji Yashima (Nagoya University, Japan)
Matter out of Equilibrium
Discussion Leaders
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J. Fraser Stoddart (Northwestern University, USA)
Speakers
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Jan van Esch (Technical Unversity of Delft, The Netherlands)
Power Hour
Organizer:
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Rasmita Raval (University of Liverpool, United Kingdom)
