The Artificial Molecular Switches and Motors GRS provides a unique forum for young doctoral and post-doctoral researchers to present their work, discuss new methods, cutting edge ideas, and pre-published data, as well as to build collaborative relationships with their peers. Experienced mentors and trainee moderators will facilitate active participation in scientific discussion to allow all attendees to be engaged participants rather than spectators.
The fifth edition of the Gordon Research Seminar (GRS) on Artificial Molecular Motors and Switches will bring together early-career researchers to discuss recent advances in the design, synthesis, characterization, and application of artificial molecular switches, motors, and machines. Discussions will explore how molecular design governs dynamic function and how these systems can be harnessed in areas including responsive and adaptive materials, supramolecular assemblies, catalysis, sensing, biological systems, and energy conversion. By bringing together researchers with diverse scientific backgrounds, the seminar aims to inspire new ideas, promote interdisciplinary collaborations, and identify emerging opportunities and challenges that will shape the future of artificial molecular machinery
Application Instructions
The seminar will feature approximately 10 talks and 2 poster sessions. All attendees are expected to actively participate in the GRS, either by giving an oral presentation or presenting a poster. Therefore, all applications must include an abstract.
The seminar chair will select speakers from abstracts submitted by April 4, 2027. Those applicants who are not chosen for talks and those who apply after the deadline to be considered for an oral presentation will be expected to present a poster. In order to participate, you must submit an application by the date indicated in the Application Information section above.
Program Format
Gordon Research Seminars are 2-day meetings which take place on the Saturday and Sunday just prior to the start of the associated GRC. The GRS opens with a 1-hour introductory session on Saturday afternoon, followed by a poster session, dinner and a 2-hour session in the evening. Sunday morning begins with breakfast and is followed by another 2-hour session, a second poster session, and lunch. A final 1-hour session takes place just after lunch, and the associated GRC begins later that evening.
