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Dynamics at Surfaces (GRS)

Gordon Research Seminar

Interfacial Dynamics and the Shaping of Complex Systems: How Experiment and Theory Collide at Surfaces

July 22 - 23, 2023
Chairs and
Salve Regina University
36 Ochre Point Avenue
Newport, Rhode Island, United States
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Conference Description

The Dynamics at Surfaces 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.

At the GRS, young investigators will present and discuss ongoing research probing kinetic and dynamical concepts meant to refine paradigms of surface reactivity and solid-state physics. This research includes ultra-high vacuum experiments and theoretical models of surface reactivity that facilitate interrogation of gas-liquid and gas-surface interfaces. Notable career scientists will lead discussion and provide introductory remarks and retrospectives to open the seminar. Each session will be comprised of either talks or poster presentations selected from abstracts submitted by young investigators. The seminar will conclude with a career panel featuring academics, corporate scientists, and entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds working around the globe.

Related Meeting

This GRS will be held in conjunction with the "Dynamics at Surfaces" Gordon Research Conference (GRC). Those interested in attending both meetings must submit an application for the GRC in addition to an application for the GRS. Refer to the associated GRC program page for more information.

Conference Program

Saturday
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Arrival and Check-in
3:30 pm - 3:45 pm
Introductory Comments by GRC Staff / Welcome and Introduction from the Chairs
3:45 pm - 4:30 pm
Keynote Session: Multilateral Approaches for Uncovering the Kinetics & Dynamics of Gas-Surface Reactivity
Discussion Leader:
3:45 pm - 4:15 pm
"Progress Toward Building the World’s Greatest Microscope: The Joys of Making Theory and Experiment Work Together"
4:15 pm - 4:30 pm
Discussion
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Poster Session
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Dinner
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Experimental Investigations into Emergent Interfacial Behavior
Discussion Leader:
7:30 pm - 7:50 pm
"Elucidating the Substrate-Mediated Diffusion Pathways Guiding the Growth of Superconducting Nb3Sn Thin Films for Accelerator Infrastructure"
7:50 pm - 8:00 pm
Discussion
8:00 pm - 8:20 pm
"Manipulating Tunneling Gateways in Condensed Phase Isomerization"
8:20 pm - 8:30 pm
Discussion
8:30 pm - 8:50 pm
"Helium Atom Scattering as a Means to Study Surface Properties and Diffusion on a Molecular Level"
8:50 pm - 9:00 pm
Discussion
9:00 pm - 9:20 pm
"An Investigation of Oxygen on Ag(111) for the Partial Oxidation of Ethylene to Ethylene Oxide"
9:20 pm - 9:30 pm
Discussion
Sunday
7:30 am - 8:30 am
Breakfast
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Computational Insights into Surface Chemistry and its Reaction Dynamics
Discussion Leader:
9:00 am - 9:20 am
"Investigating Catalytic Activity Involving Subsurface Adsorption Using a Lattice-Gas Model and Monte Carlo Simulations"
9:20 am - 9:30 am
Discussion
9:30 am - 9:50 am
"Adaptive machine learning workflows for adiabatic and nonadiabatic dynamics at surfaces"
9:50 am - 10:00 am
Discussion
10:00 am - 10:20 am
"Residence Time Distribution for Ozone at Air-Water Interface"
10:20 am - 10:30 am
Discussion
10:30 am - 10:50 am
"Adsorption Characteristics of N-methylaniline and Ethylene on Pt(111)"
10:50 am - 11:00 am
Discussion
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Poster Session
Coffee will be served in the poster area from 11:00 am - 11:30 am
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Lunch
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Mentorship Component: Professional Life Following Ph.D. & Postdoc: Career Perspectives from Academia and Beyond
Discussion Leaders: and
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Panel Discussion
Professional Life Following Ph.D. & Postdoc: Career Perspectives from Academia and Beyond
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Evaluation Period
Complete the GRS Evaluation Forms; Election of Future Chair(s)
3:00 pm
Seminar Concludes

Contributors

Air Force Office of Scientific Research

Tufts University

Tufts University Dean of Arts and Sciences Research Office

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Conference History Dynamics at Surfaces
Additional Fee Info

Dynamics at Surfaces
July 20 - 25, 2025


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