Conference Description
The Vibrational Spectroscopy GRC is a premier, international scientific conference focused on advancing the frontiers of science through the presentation of cutting-edge and unpublished research, prioritizing time for discussion after each talk and fostering informal interactions among scientists of all career stages. The conference program includes a diverse range of speakers and discussion leaders from institutions and organizations worldwide, concentrating on the latest developments in the field. The conference is five days long and held in a remote location to increase the sense of camaraderie and create scientific communities, with lasting collaborations and friendships. In addition to premier talks, the conference has designated time for poster sessions from individuals of all career stages, and afternoon free time and communal meals allow for informal networking opportunities with leaders in the field.
The Vibrational Spectroscopy GRC has a long history that started in 1954. To continue this rich tradition, the 2024 meeting brings together a diverse and engaging group of vibrational spectroscopists. The meeting highlights fundamental advances in experiments and theory that reveal new insights into molecular structure and dynamics. This scope encompasses important contributions of vibrational spectroscopy across broad scientific fields, including physical chemistry, astrochemistry, biophysics, and materials chemistry.
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 April 6, 2024. Please check back for updates.
Insights on the Structures and Dynamics of Biomolecules
Discussion Leaders
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Ziad Ganim (Moderna, United States)
Speakers
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Martin Zanni (University of Wisconsin-Madison, United States)
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Lauren Webb (University of Texas at Austin, United States)
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Hannah Shafaat (University of California, Los Angeles, United States)
Applications in Atmospheric, Environmental and Astrochemistry
Discussion Leaders
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Joshua Patterson (Christopher Newport University, United States)
Speakers
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Etienne Garand (University of Wisconsin-Madison, United States)
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Marsha Lester (University of Pennsylvania, United States)
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Rohit Bhartia (Photon Systems Inc., United States)
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Grace Stokes (Santa Clara University, United States)
Complex and Heterogeneous Surroundings
Discussion Leaders
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Kristin Wustholz (William & Mary, United States)
Speakers
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Aaron Massari (University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, United States)
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Steven Boxer (Stanford University, United States)
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Clyde Daly (Haverford College, United States)
Characterization of Aqueous Systems
Discussion Leaders
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Ward Thompson (University of Kansas, United States)
Speakers
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Martina Havenith (Ruhr University Bochum, Germany)
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Marie-Pierre Gaigeot (Universite Paris-Saclay, Univ Evry Val-d'Essonne, CNRS LAMBE UMR8587, France)
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Tobias Weidner (Aarhus University, Denmark)
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Martin Thämer (Fritz-Haber-Institut der Max-Planck-Gesellschaft, Berlin, Germany, Germany)
Novel Tools and Applications in Vibrational Spectroscopy
Discussion Leaders
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Emily Sprague-Klein (Brown University, United States)
Speakers
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Shaul Mukamel (University of California, Irvine, United States)
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Munira Khalil (University of Washington, United States)
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Krupa Ramasesha (Sandia National Laboratories, United States)
Molecular Maps and Imaging
Discussion Leaders
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Michael Tauber (University of California, San Diego, United States)
Speakers
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Eric Potma (University of California, Irvine, United States)
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Joachim Herberle (Freie Universitaet Berlin, Exp. Molecular Biophysics, Arnimallee 14, 14195 Berlin, Germany)
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Lu Wei (California Institute of Technology, United States)
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Dan Fu (University of Washington, United States)
Probing the Unique Behavior at Interfaces
Discussion Leaders
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Sean Roberts (University of Texas at Austin, United States)
Speakers
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Huib Bakker (AMOLF, The Netherlands)
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Weitao Liu (Fudan University, China)
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Jenée Cyran (Boise State University, United States)
Dynamics Revealed by Time-Resolved and Non-Linear Methods
Discussion Leaders
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Ayanjeet Ghosh (The University of Alabama, United States)
Speakers
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Joseph Fournier (Washington University in St. Louis, United States)
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David McCamant (University of Rochester, Dept. of Chemistry, United States)
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Jessica Anna (University of Pittsburgh, United States)
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Arnaldo Serrano (University of Notre Dame, United States)
Perspectives on Vibrational Spectroscopy
Discussion Leaders
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Anne McCoy (University of Washington, United States)
Speakers
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Paul Donaldson (Rutherford-Appleton Laboratory, United Kingdom)
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Edwin Heilweil (National Institute of Standards & Technology, United States)
The GRC Power Hourâ„¢
Organizers
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Martina Havenith (Ruhr University Bochum, Germany)