3 rd Frontiers in Photochemistry Conference

Report

The third biannual Frontiers in Photochemistry (FIP) Conference brought together attendees from around the world who discussed a wide range of exciting current topics in photochemistry, including the solar fuels, phototherapy, upconversion, excited state dynamics, and chromophore design. The sessions featured talks from renowned chemists in each field – Claudia Turro (Ohio State), Tony Vlcek (Queen Mary University of London/J. Heyrovsky Institute, Prague), Kenneth Wärnmark (Lund University), Mariachiara Pastore (University of Lorraine), and Sherri McFarland (UT Arlington).

The meeting was chaired by Profs. Jeffrey Rack (University of New Mexico), Sylvestre Bonnet (Leiden University), and Elena Jakubikova (North Carolina State University). The meeting audience was composed of leading researchers, as well as postdocs and graduate students, from the USA, Sweden, Netherlands, Switzerland, France, Finland, and the United Kingdom. Our speaker line up reflected the diversity of the photochemistry researchers, with 47% female and 53% male.

The conference offers a format that is unique to the photochemistry meetings. The small size of the meeting enables participants to meet and talk to all, or at least to the majority, of the conference attendees. The informal interactions are facilitated by the networking reception, refreshment breaks, poster sessions, and group dinners that lead to meaningful interactions between students, postdoc and senior researchers. The schedule is family-friendly with breaks in the afternoon that allow everyone to enjoy the beautiful location, and many participants bring along guests who are also invited to group dinners.

The poster sessions were preceded by the “Meet the Poster Presenters” session, where the presenters were given an opportunity to introduce their poster. This resulted in lively poster sessions with many fruitful discussions. The poster prizes were awarded based on votes from the attendees, with the awards going to Valeriia Andreeva (Leiden University) and Kaytlin Ward (University of Delaware). The short talk award was given to Christina Wegeberg from the University of Basel.

We are thankful to our sponsors and media partners – Magnitude Instruments (represented at the meeting by Eric Kennehan), American Chemical Society Division of Inorganic Chemistry (represented by Ana de Bettencourt-Dias, Jeffrey Rack, and Claudia Turro), North Carolina State University, University of New Mexico, and ACS Omega. These sponsor contributions were used to support attendance of graduate students and postdocs from across the globe and our poster and short talk awards.

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3^rd Frontiers in Photochemistry Conference

#FIP22

22 May 2022 - 25 May 2022

Cancun, Mexico

Chairs

Elena Jakubikova

North Carolina State University

Synopsis

The conference will focus on the frontiers (or cutting-edge) of research in the photochemical sciences. Topics to be discussed are:

●   Phototherapy
●   Solar Fuels
●   Up-conversion
●   New Chromophore Design
●   Excited State Dynamics
●   Donor-Acceptor Interactions
●   Sensing

Student Offer

Take advantage of this fantastic opportunity for students! Fully paying academics can bring one student for only $785. Unfortunately, Postdocs are not eligible. Both registration packages include; accommodation for the 22, 23, 24 May 2022 (on a shared basis for students) and a 24hour all-inclusive food and beverage package for the conference period. Once registered, please contact Laura Trundle to obtain one special registration link for your student. This offer is available until the registration deadline, 15 April 2022.

Confirmed Invited Speakers

Jean-Luc Ayitou (University of Illinois Chicago)
MOLECULAR ENGINEERING OF DONOR-ACCEPTOR DYADS FOR TRIPLET-TRIPLET ANNIHILATION BASED PHOTON UPCONVERSION
Jason Benedict (University at Buffalo)
DIARYLETHENE-BASED CRYSTALLINE MATERIALS: DESIGN AND FUNCTION
Ana de Bettencourt-Dias (University of Nevada, Reno)
PROGRESS TOWARDS MOLECULAR UPCONVERSION IN LN(III) SYSTEMS
Sijia Dong (Northeastern University)
LESSONS FROM SIMULATING BIOLOGICAL CHROMOPHORES
Malcolm Forbes (Bowling Green State University)
RADICAL–TRIPLET PAIR INTERACTIONS: NEW TOOLS FOR MECHANISTIC PHOTOCHEMISTRY
Lisa Fredin (Lehigh University)
ACCURATE MODELS OF UNDERCOORDINATED PHOTOACTIVE SITES ON NANOTITANIAV
Anna Gudmundsdottir (University of Cincinnati)
CRYSTALS AT WORK
Kenneth Hanson (Florida State University)
IMPACT OF STRUCTURE ON ENERGY AND ELECTRON TRANSFER AT MOLECULAR MULTILAYER-METAL OXIDE INTERFACES
Jier Huang (Marquette University)
EXERCISING CONTROL OVER CO2 PHOTOREDUCTION THROUGH IMINE REVERSAL IN COVALENT ORGANIC FRAMEWORKS
Jussi Isokuortti (Tampere University)
EXPANDING EXCITATION WAVELENGTHS VIA ENDOTHERMIC TRIPLET-TRIPLET ENERGY TRANSFER: PHOTON UPCONVERSION AND BEYOND
Jeremy Kodanko (Wayne State University)
METAL-BASED INHIBITORS OF THE MAJOR HUMAN DRUG METABOLIZING ENZYME CYP3A4
Bart Limburg (ICIQ)
KEY INTER-CATALYST INTERACTIONS IN METALLAPHOTOREDOX CATALYSIS AND APPLICATIONS IN THE SYNTHESIS OF QUATERNARY CARBONS
Steven Lopez (Northeastern University)
MACHINE LEARNING ACCELERATED PHOTODYNAMICS SIMULATIONS REVEAL SUBSTITUENT EFFECTS TOWARDS CUBANES
Angel Martí (Rice University)
ENANTIOSELECTIVITY, ENERGETICS AND BINDING SITES OF PHOTOACTIVE METAL COMPLEXES IN SUPRAMOLECULAR AMYLOID-BETA ASSEMBILES
Catherine McCusker (East Tennessee State University)
QUANTIFYING TRIPLET STATE YIELD IN ZINC DIPYRRIN COMPLEXES
Sherri McFarland (University of Texas at Arlington)
NEXT-GENERATION LIGHT-TRIGGERED METALLODRUGS FOR CANCER THERAPY
Amanda Morris (Virginia Tech)
MECHANISTIC INVESTIGATIONS OF PHOTOACTIVE METAL ORGANIC FRAMEWORK CARBON DIOXIDE REDUCTION
Marta Maria Natile (National Research Council)
UPCONVERTING NANOCRYSTALS: INTRIGUING SYSTEMS FOR BIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONS
Jean-Hubert Olivier (University of Miami)
TOOLS TO CONTROL THE EXCITONIC PROPERTIES OF π-CONJUGATED SUPRAMOLECULAR POLYMERS
Andreea Pasc (University of Lorraine)
PHOTOTHERMAL MOLECULES AND NANOPARTICLES
Mariachiara Pastore (University of Lorraine)
IRON(II)-NHC DSSCs: MOLECULAR INGENEERING AND DEVICE OPTIMIZATION TOWARD RECORD POWER CONVERSION EFFICIENCIES
Joel Rosenthal (University of Delaware)
DESIGNING NON-AROMATIC TETRAPYRROLE COMPLEXES FOR PHOTOTREATMENT OF TRIPLE-NEGATIVE BREAST CANCER
John Swierk (Binghamton University)
THE OBVIOUS FACTS AND DECEPTIONS OF PHOTOREDOX REACTIONS
Claudia Turro (The Ohio State University)
PHOTOCATALYTIC HYDROGEN EVOLUTION WITH LOW-ENERGY RED LIGHT
Claudio Verani (Wayne State University)
FROM ELECTROCATALYTIC [Co^III] TO PHOTOCATALYTIC [Ru^IINi^IIRu^II] SPECIES - THE SEARCH FOR MECHANISTIC INSIGHTS ON H₂GENERATION
Tony Vlcek (J. Heyrovsky Institute, Prague / Queen Mary University of London)
ULTRAFAST PHOTOXIDATION OF TRYPTOPHAN-CONTAINING PROTEINS: EXPERIMENT AND THEORY
Kenneth Wärnmark (Lund University)
IRON N-HETEROCYCLIC CARBENE COMPLEXES - EXCITED STATE DESIGN AND APPLICATION AS PHOTOSENSITIZERS
Elizabeth Young (Lehigh University)
ULTRA-FAST EXCITED-STATE DYNAMICS OF ACCESSING TRIPLET EXCITED STATES IN PORPHRINOIDS AND AZO-DYES

Target Audience

Scientists working in the broad field of photochemical sciences will be interested in the conference. This may include those from academia, national laboratories, research institutes, and/or related industries. We expect a good mix of both young, emerging chemists and established leaders in the field. Additionally, efforts will be undertaken to provide representation across Europe, Asia, and the Americas.

Educational Need

From the direct harnessing of the sun’s energy for solar cells or artificial photosynthesis to biological applications in drug delivery, photochemistry plays a vital role in answers to today’s challenges. Indeed, over 60K articles on various aspects of photochemistry have been published in just the last 6 years. Such productivity in a fast paced field can limit the wide-spread sharing of knowledge across sub-disciplines. The small setting of a Fusion conference is perfect for cross discipline interaction. Fusion provides the opportunity for deeper discussion, learning, and relationship building in comparison to other conferences in the field. In this setting, we hope attendees will leave the conference with new idea and approaches to explore in regards to their independent research programs.

Learning Objectives

1. Introduce the newest advances (discovery, approaches, etc) in the field of photochemistry through presentations (oral and poster) and lively discussion.
2. Develop a deeper understanding of photochemical principles, current research challenges, and the future of the field.
3. Provide an environment for cross-talk between photochemical disciplines and to promote collaborations.

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3^rd Frontiers in Photochemistry Conference

#FIP22

22 May 2022 - 25 May 2022

Cancun, Mexico

Chairs

Elena Jakubikova

North Carolina State University

Speakers

Invited Speakers

A. Jean-Luc Ayitou

Assist. Professor, University of Illinois Chicago

Kenneth Wärnmark

Professor, Lund University

Steven Lopez

Assistant Professor, Northeastern University

Catherine McCusker

Assistant Professor, East Tennessee State University

Jeremy Kodanko

Associate Professor, WSU

Marta Maria Natile

Senior Researcher, National Research Council

Mariachiara Pastore

Researcher, University of Lorraine

Elizabeth Young

Assistant Professor, Lehigh University

John Swierk

Assistant Professor, Binghamton University (SUNY)

Jier Huang

Assistent Professor, Marquette University

Anna Gudmundsdottir

Professor, University of Cincinnati

Lisa Fredin

Assistant Professor, Lehigh University

Andreea Pasc

professor, University of Lorraine

Amanda Morris

Associate Professor, Virginia Tech

Sherri McFarland

Professor, University of Texas at Arlington

Jussi Isokuortti

Doctoral Researcher, Tampere University

Claudia Turro

Professor, The Ohio State University

Tony Vlcek

Professor, J. Heyrovsky Institute, Prague / Queen Mary University of London

Ana de Bettencourt-Dias

Susan Magee & Gary Clemons Professor of Chemistry, University of Nevada, Reno

Joel Rosenthal

Associate Professor, University of Delaware

Malcolm Forbes

Professor of Chemistry and Director, Center for Pure & Applied Photosciences, Bowling Green State University

Jason Benedict

Associate Professor, University at Buffalo, SUNY

Angel Martí

Professor of Chemistry, Rice University

Claudio Verani

Professor, Associate Dean, Wayne State University

Sijia Dong

Assistant Professor, Northeastern University

Jean-Hubert Olivier

Assistant Professor, University of Miami

Bart Limburg

Associate Professor, University of Barcelona

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3^rd Frontiers in Photochemistry Conference

#FIP22

22 May 2022 - 25 May 2022

Cancun, Mexico

Chairs

Elena Jakubikova

North Carolina State University

Programme

SUNDAY 22^nd MAY 2022
14:00 - 15:00	Student/Postdoc Networking Reception
14:30 - 15:30	Registration & Welcome Reception
Solar Fuels Session Chair Name: Jean-Hubert Olivier
15:30 - 15:40	Opening Comments
15:40 - 16:05	Claudio Verani Wayne State University	FROM ELECTROCATALYTIC [CoIII] TO PHOTOCATALYTIC [RuIINiIIRuII] SPECIES - THE SEARCH FOR MECHANISTIC INSIGHTS ON H2 GENERATION
16:05 - 16:30	Claudia Turro The Ohio State University	PHOTOCATALYTIC HYDROGEN EVOLUTION WITH LOW-ENERGY RED LIGHT
16:30 - 16:55	John Swierk Binghamton University	THE OBVIOUS FACTS AND DECEPTIONS OF PHOTOREDOX REACTIONS
16:55 - 17:20	Bart Limburg ICIQ	KEY INTER-CATALYST INTERACTIONS IN METALLAPHOTOREDOX CATALYSIS AND APPLICATIONS IN THE SYNTHESIS OF QUATERNARY CARBONS
17:20 - 17:35	Lisa de Groot Lund University	PHOTOREDOX CHEMISTRY INVOLVING IRON N-HETEROCYCLIC CARBENE COMPLEXES
17:35 - 18:20	Refreshments
18:20 - 18:45	Lisa Fredin Lehigh University	ACCURATE MODELS OF UNDERCOORDINATED PHOTOACTIVE SITES ON NANOTITANIA
18:45 - 19:00	Samuel Persson Lund University	DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELLS BASED ON IRON N-HETEROCYCLIC CARBENE PHOTOSENSITIZERS WITH IMPROVED ROD-LIKE PUSH-PULL FUNCTIONALITY
19:00 - 19:25	Amanda Morris Virginia Tech	MECHANISTIC INVESTIGATIONS OF PHOTOACTIVE METAL ORGANIC FRAMEWORK CARBON DIOXIDE REDUCTION
19:25 - 19:50	Jier Huang Marquette University	EXERCISING CONTROL OVER CO2 PHOTOREDUCTION THROUGH IMINE REVERSAL IN COVALENT ORGANIC FRAMEWORKS
19:50	Group Dinner

MONDAY 23^rd MAY 2022
07:00 - 09:00	Breakfast at Leisure
Upconversion Session Chair: Catherine McCusker
09:00 - 09:25	Marta Maria Natile National Research Council	UPCONVERTING NANOCRYSTALS: INTRIGUING SYSTEMS FOR BIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONS
09:25 - 09:50	Jean-Hubert Olivier University of Miami	TOOLS TO CONTROL THE EXCITONIC PROPERTIES OF π-CONJUGATED SUPRAMOLECULAR POLYMERS
09:50 - 10:15	Ana de Bettencourt-Dias University of Nevada, Reno	PROGRESS TOWARDS MOLECULAR UPCONVERSION IN LN(III) SYSTEMS
10:15 - 11:00	Refreshments & Poster Viewing
11:00 - 11:25	Jean-Luc Ayitou University of Illinois Chicago	MOLECULAR ENGINEERING OF DONOR-ACCEPTOR DYADS FOR TRIPLET-TRIPLET ANNIHILATION BASED PHOTON UPCONVERSION
11:25 - 11:50	Jussi Isokuortti Tampere University	EXPANDING EXCITATION WAVELENGTHS VIA ENDOTHERMIC TRIPLET-TRIPLET ENERGY TRANSFER: PHOTON UPCONVERSION AND BEYOND
11:50 - 12:05	Meet the Poster Presenters
12:05 - 16:50	Lunch at Leisure & Free Time
Excited State Dynamics Session Chair Name: Marta Maria Natile
16:50 - 17:15	Steven Lopez Northeastern University	MACHINE LEARNING ACCELERATED PHOTODYNAMICS SIMULATIONS REVEAL SUBSTITUENT EFFECTS TOWARDS CUBANES
17:15 - 17:40	Tony Vlcek J. Heyrovsky Institute, Prague / Queen Mary University of London	ULTRAFAST PHOTOXIDATION OF TRYPTOPHAN-CONTAINING PROTEINS: EXPERIMENT AND THEORY
17:40 - 18:05	Elizabeth Young Lehigh University	ULTRA-FAST EXCITED-STATE DYNAMICS OF ACCESSING TRIPLET EXCITED STATES IN PORPHRINOIDS AND AZO-DYES
18:05 - 20:05	Poster Session & Refreshments
20:05	Dinner at Leisure

TUESDAY 24^th MAY 2022
07:00 - 09:00	Breakfast at Leisure
Excited State Dynamics and Chromophore Design Session Chair: Elizabeth Young
09:00 - 09:25	Kenneth Wärnmark Lund University	IRON N-HETEROCYCLIC CARBENE COMPLEXES - EXCITED STATE DESIGN AND APPLICATION AS PHOTOSENSITIZERS
09:25 - 09:50	Mariachiara Pastore University of Lorraine	IRON(II)-NHC DSSCs: MOLECULAR INGENEERING AND DEVICE OPTIMIZATION TOWARD RECORD POWER CONVERSION EFFICIENCIES
09:50 - 10:05	Christina Wegeberg University of Basel	PYRENE-DECORATED DIISOCYANIDE LIGANDS BOOST LUMINESCENCE PROPERTIES OF CHROMIUM(0) COMPLEXES
10:05 - 10:30	Elena Jakubikova North Carolina State University	INSIGHTS INTO RATIONAL DESIGN OF IRON-BASED CHROMOPHORES FROM COMPUTATIONAL MODELING
10:30 - 11:15	Group Photo, Refreshments & Poster Viewing
11:15 - 11:40	Jeffrey Rack University of New Mexico	ULTRAFAST DYNAMICS OF Ru-Fe DIMERS
11:40 - 12:05	Sijia Dong Northeastern University	LESSONS FROM SIMULATING BIOLOGICAL CHROMOPHORES
12:05 - 16:45	Lunch at Leisure & Free Time
Phototherapy Session Chair: John Swierk
16:45 - 17:10	Sherri McFarland University of Texas at Arlington	NEXT-GENERATION LIGHT-TRIGGERED METALLODRUGS FOR CANCER THERAPY
17:10 - 17:35	Joel Rosenthal University of Delaware	DESIGNING NON-AROMATIC TETRAPYRROLE COMPLEXES FOR PHOTOTREATMENT OF TRIPLE-NEGATIVE BREAST CANCER
17:35 - 18:00	Sylvestre Bonnet Leiden University	EXCITED STATES FINE-TUNING IN RUTHENIUM-BASED PHOTOACTIVATED CHEMOTHERAPY
18:00 - 18:45	Refreshments & Poster Viewing
18:45 - 19:10	Andreea Pasc University of Lorraine	PHOTOTHERMAL MOLECULES AND NANOPARTICLES
19:10 - 19:35	Jeremy Kodanko Wayne State University	METAL-BASED INHIBITORS OF THE MAJOR HUMAN DRUG METABOLIZING ENZYME CYP3A4
19:35 - 19:50	Madeline Denison Wayne State University	NOVEL IMAGING AGENTS FOR REAL-TIME MONITORING OF CYTOCHROME P450 3A4 ACTIVITY IN LIVE CELLS
20:00	Gala Dinner & Poster Awards

WEDNESDAY 25^th MAY 2022
07:00 - 09:00	Breakfast at Leisure
Chromophore Design and Excited-State Dynamics Session Chair: Lisa Fredin
09:00 - 09:25	Jason Benedict University at Buffalo	DIARYLETHENE-BASED CRYSTALLINE MATERIALS: DESIGN AND FUNCTION
09:25 - 09:50	Anna Gudmundsdottir University of Cincinnati	CRYSTALS AT WORK
09:50 - 10:15	Angel Martí Rice University	ENANTIOSELECTIVITY, ENERGETICS AND BINDING SITES OF PHOTOACTIVE METAL COMPLEXES IN SUPRAMOLECULAR AMYLOID-BETA ASSEMBILES
10:15 - 10:45	Refreshments
10:45 - 11:00	Gregory Curtin North Carolina State University	EXTENDED PI-CONJUGATED LIGANDS TUNE EXCITED-STATE ENERGIES OF IRON(II) POLYPYRIDINE DYES
11:00 - 11:25	Catherine McCusker East Tennessee State University	QUANTIFYING TRIPLET STATE YIELD IN ZINC DIPYRRIN COMPLEXES
11:25 - 11:40	Daniel Cairnie Virginia Tech	INVESTIGATION INTO DUAL EMISSION OF A CYCLOMETALATED IRIDIUM COMPLEX: THE ROLE OF ION-PAIRING
11:40 - 12:05	Malcolm Forbes Bowling Green State University	RADICAL–TRIPLET PAIR INTERACTIONS: NEW TOOLS FOR MECHANISTIC PHOTOCHEMISTRY
12:05 - 12:15	Closing Comments

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3^rd Frontiers in Photochemistry Conference

#FIP22

22 May 2022 - 25 May 2022

Cancun, Mexico

Chairs

Elena Jakubikova

North Carolina State University

Prices

Ticket Type	Early Bird	Full Price
Single Choose this option if you will be attending the conference alone, or if you will bring accompanying guests that will not attend the meeting.	$1818	$1893
Shared Choose this option if you wish to share with a colleague who is also attending the conference, or if you wish to be paired with another attendee of the same sex.	$1818	$1893
Student Choose this option if you are a student. Please note all students will be paired with another attendee of the same sex if a room sharer is not specified. If you wish to have your own room, please register under the Single option.	$1523	$1598

Additional Person

This is the cost for an additional adult or child to join you in the same room, for the entire conference period. Accompanying persons are not permitted access to the conference. If you wish to extend your stay, please see our 'Extra night' prices.

Adult

$565

Child

$192

Extra nights

Prices are per person.

Adult

$279

Child

$64

All registration fees include 3 nights accommodation and meals during the conference period. Exact inclusions are detailed below.

What's Included in our Registration Fees?

Our registration fees are inclusive of the following during the conference period only:

- Conference registration
- 3 nights’ fixed accommodation (22, 23, 24 May 2022) on a single basis for academics and industry, on a shared basis for students
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner available at all restaurants according to their operational hours
- Unlimited alcoholic beverages, cocktails and soft drinks available by the glass at all restaurants and bars according to their operational hours
- Gala Dinner (includes an open bar)
- 24 hour room service
- Guest room mini bar (replenished daily)
- Complimentary WIFI in both conference rooms and your guest room

What's Included in our Accompanying Adult Fees?

Our accompanying adult fees are inclusive of the following during the conference period only:

- 3 nights’ fixed accommodation (22, 23, 24 May 2022) on a shared basis with a conference participant
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner available at all restaurants according to their operational hours
- Unlimited alcoholic beverages, cocktails and soft drinks available by the glass at all restaurants and bars according to their operational hours
- Gala Dinner (includes an open bar)
- 24 hour room service
- Guest room mini bar (replenished daily)
- Complimentary WIFI in your guest room

Important Note: Accompanying persons are not permitted access to the conference.

What's Included in our Accompanying Child Fees?

Our accompanying child fees are inclusive of the following during the conference period only:

- 3 nights’ fixed accommodation (22, 23, 24 May 2022) on a shared basis with the parent/s
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner available at all restaurants according to their operational hours
- Unlimited soft drinks available by the glass at all restaurants and bars according to their operational hours
- Gala Dinner
- 24 hour room service
- Complimentary WIFI in your guest room

Important Note: Accompanying child fees are applicable for children aged 5-12 years. Children younger than 5 years stay free of charge with a parent. Children aged 13 years and older are classified as an adult at this venue (Fiesta Americana Condesa Cancun). Please kindly ensure your child / children are supervised at all times during conference and related events. Childcare services are available at the hotel, please contact Laura for further information.

What's Included in our Extra Night Fees?

- 1 night’s accommodation for 1 person
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner available at all restaurants according to their operational hours
- Unlimited alcoholic beverages, cocktails and soft drinks available by the glass at all restaurants and bars according to their operational hours
- 24 hour room service
- Guest room mini bar (replenished daily)
- Complimentary WIFI in your guest room

Important Note: Extra night child fees are applicable for children aged 5-12 years. Children younger than 5 years stay free of charge with a parent. Children aged 13 years and older are classified as an adult at this venue (Fiesta Americana Condesa Cancun).

Supported By

Bronze

Media Partners

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3^rd Frontiers in Photochemistry Conference

#FIP22

22 May 2022 - 25 May 2022

Cancun, Mexico

Chairs

Elena Jakubikova

North Carolina State University

Grants

3^rd Frontiers in Photochemistry Conference

#FIP22

22 May 2022 - 25 May 2022

Cancun, Mexico

Chairs

Elena Jakubikova

North Carolina State University

Supported By

Bronze

Media Partners

If you're interested in sponsoring this conference please contact us.

3^rd Frontiers in Photochemistry Conference

#FIP22

22 May 2022 - 25 May 2022

Cancun, Mexico

Chairs

Elena Jakubikova

North Carolina State University

LinkedIn forum

The Photochemistry Research Network LinkedIn group is an excellent platform to connect with fellow attendees and likeminded researchers prior to the conference. The group is open to all and is intended as a networking forum for past, present and future participants of Fusion Conferences as well as those interested in the related topics.To join, please follow the link below.

Join our group

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3^rd Frontiers in Photochemistry Conference

#FIP22

22 May 2022 - 25 May 2022

Cancun, Mexico

Chairs

Elena Jakubikova

North Carolina State University

Venue

Fiesta Americana Condesa Cancun All Inclusive

This stylish hotel features contemporary Mexican architecture, including one of the largest and most impressive thatched-roof "palapas" in the entire country. There are cultural activities, arts and crafts and sports programs to keep you constantly entertained, plus time to relax and enjoy the Mayan culture, soak up the Caribbean sunshine and revel in the international ambiance that settles in after the sun goes down.

Throughout your stay delegates will enjoy a full meal plan, inclusive of beverages. Take your pick from the aromatic Asian delights at Kaumbu, traditional fare at El Mexicano, delicious international cuisine at Kalmia Buffet or perhaps sample the sumptuous Italian dishes at Rosato. There are also several other dining opportunities such as the Cevichería, Pizzeria, Sushi Corner, pool and lounge bar areas. The Gala Night with either a Mayan or Caribbean theme takes place on the third evening of the conference with a mouth-watering feast of local cuisine, an open bar and amazing local entertainment. We welcome all delegates and their accompanying persons to the Gala Night – a truly fun filled night not to be missed!

Hotel Facilities

- Lagoon Pool
- Extensive Health Club and Spa
- Complimentary Wi-Fi in guest rooms and throughout hotel and conference areas

Venue Rating

Currency

US Dollar (USD)

Address

Fiesta Americana Condesa Cancún All Inclusive Blvd. Kukulcan km 16.5 Zona Hotelera 77500 Cancun Q.R. Mexico

Nearest Airport

Cancun International Airport

Location

Cancun is a delightful combination of natural beauty, islands, ecological reserves and white sandy beaches. However, besides sun, sand and sea, this destination also offers an infinite variety of underwater activities to choose from: the diving, snorkelling and fishing here are outstanding and you will find an undersea world packed with tropical fish that live on the second largest barrier reef in the world. Sports enthusiasts might choose one of the many eco-tourism activities, such as cycling or hiking through the tropical forest or kayaking through mangroves, or something a little more adventuresome, like zip lining through the treetops.

Apart from the more well-known ancient Mayan archealogical sites such as Tulum, Cobá and Chichén Itzá you may like to visit the Aktun Chen caverns, voted one of the Top 10 underwater walks by National Geographic described as a truly magical experience.

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Bronze

Media Partners

If you're interested in sponsoring this conference please contact us.

3^rd Frontiers in Photochemistry Conference

#FIP22

22 May 2022 - 25 May 2022

Cancun, Mexico

Chairs

Elena Jakubikova

North Carolina State University

https://events.maritur.com/fusion-conference/

Transportation

Cancun International Airport is just a short 20-minute journey from the Fiesta Americana Condesa Cancun and is easily accessible from almost every country in the world, with many major international airlines providing direct or interconnecting flights on a daily basis.

In the interest of safety, we would recommend booking a private transfer service from the airport to the Fiesta Americana Condesa Cancun, however, Taxi services are also available if preferred.

Private Transfers

Maritur are a reputable and reliable DMC based in Cancun. The Maritur team will be on hand to provide a seamless transfer service to and from Cancun International Airport. Maritur will manage and confirm all transportation bookings.

Private transfer service vehicles can accommodate a maximum of 7 persons, plus luggage. Upon arrival at the airport, please exit the terminal building and look for a member of the Maritur team holding a ‘Fusion Conferences’ welcome sign. Please note any transportation services need to be pre-booked with Maritur.

*Please note all bookings need to be made at least 5 days prior to your arrival date. Unfortunalty, there is no remaining availablilty for transfers on 5th May, due to demand. You will receive your booking confirmation up to 48 hours after booking your transfer*

Private Transfer Rates

One Way: $50.00 (USD)

Round Trip: $100.00 (USD)

In the event of any delays or cancellations, please ensure you contact Maritur at least 36 hours in advance; if Maritur are not informed within 36 hours full cancellation charges will apply (Not notified of flight cancellation: 100% penalty charge, No-Shows: 100% penalty charge).

To arrange transportation or make an enquiry, please contact Maritur directly, using their online booking facility (see link below). Please note: You can either pay via card or wire transfer

Taxi

Unlike other Airports, Cancun Airport Taxi Services must be pre-arranged. To obtain safe, licensed and bilingual transportation services please ensure you book your ground transportation online with an authorised transportation company prior to your arrival.

Approximate Taxi Fare

One way (Cancun Hotel Zone): $24.85+ (USD)
*subject to change, please check the Cancun International Airport website for a more accurate estimation for your trip.

Further information on Taxi services can be found on the Cancun International Airport website (see below link) along with some top tips for travellers from local experts and official authorities.

https://www.cancunairport.com/taxi.html

** Please note that Fusion Conferences is not responsible for any bookings made with Maritur or any other transfer/taxi service as transportation is not included within the registration package **

Supported By

Bronze

Media Partners

If you're interested in sponsoring this conference please contact us.

3^rd Frontiers in Photochemistry Conference

#FIP22

22 May 2022 - 25 May 2022

Cancun, Mexico

Chairs

Elena Jakubikova

North Carolina State University

Local Activities

Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, we will not be offering group activities on this occasion. However, if you wish to explore Mexico or organise an individual trip, we recommend the following activities. We ask that any off-site trips are organised during free time or pre/post conference, to ensure you are fully present for the meeting.

- AquaWorld. Lots of water based activities available including snorkelling, paragliding, glass bottom boat trips and more. Approx. 10 minute walk from the hotel. More information- https://aquaworld.com.mx/en/tours/

- Xcaret Park. Xcaret is a water, theme, amusement, eco-archaeological park and more, in one place. Due to its privileged location in the Mayan jungle among underground rivers, cenotes and facing the Caribbean Sea, there are lots of activities on offer. Approx. 1 hour drive from the hotel. More information - https://www.xcaret.com/en/about-xcaret/

- Tulum Mayan Ruins (Day Trip). The Mayan ruins in Tulum, Mexico, are a must-see attraction for anyone visiting the gorgeous Riviera Maya. Built as a seaport fortress with steep cliffs and limestone walls, the ancient city is one of the best-preserved coastal Maya sites in Mexico, much of which still stands after more than 800 years. Approx. 1 hour 50 minutes drive from the hotel. More information - https://www.islandlifemexico.com/tulum-ruins-visitors-guide/

- Isla Mujeres (Day Trip). A beautiful, peaceful paradise just across the Bahia de Mujeres (Bay of Women) from Cancun, Mexico. Known for beautiful white sand beaches, calm crystal clear turquoise waters and the friendliest locals in the Mexican Caribbean. With the beauty of the Caribbean, the heritage of the Mayans, and the easygoing charm of the people, Isla Mujeres has become a haven for people from all over the world. Approx. 1 hour 5 minutes from the hotel via ferry. The Gran Puerto Cancun (Ultramar) ferry dock is located in Puerto Juarez, a few minutes from downtown Cancun. The boats leave every half hour from 5:00 am until 9:30 pm and every hour after that. The crossing takes about 15 minutes. More information - https://www.isla-mujeres.net/

- Chichen Itza (Day Trip). Chichen Itza was one of the most important city-states in pre-Hispanic America. It’s one of the 7 Wonders of the World and is one of the most visited archaeological sites in Mexico. Chichen Itza is divided into Old Chichen and Chichen Itza where you can find 6 Mayan Ruins in Old Chichen and around 20 Mayan Ruins in Chichen Itza, making it a total of 26 Mayan Ruins to see on the Mayan Site. Approx. 2 hour 46 minutes drive from the hotel. More information - https://www.chichenitza.com/

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3^rd Frontiers in Photochemistry Conference

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22 May 2022 - 25 May 2022

Cancun, Mexico

Chairs

Elena Jakubikova

North Carolina State University

Group Activities

Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, we will not be offering group activities on this occasion. Health and safety is highly controlled within the hotel but it’s extremely difficult for Fusion to monitor health and safety outside of the hotel with external suppliers and activity providers. Should you be comfortable with exploring the local area and attractions, please see our Local Activities tab which details lots of places you may wish to visit during your stay in Mexico.

We apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused as we know our group activities are very popular amongst delegates! But we hope for your understanding given the ever-changing nature of the pandemic.

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3^rd Frontiers in Photochemistry Conference

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22 May 2022 - 25 May 2022

Cancun, Mexico

Chairs

Elena Jakubikova

North Carolina State University

Childcare

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3^rd Frontiers in Photochemistry Conference

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22 May 2022 - 25 May 2022

Cancun, Mexico

Chairs

Elena Jakubikova

North Carolina State University

Oral Presenters

We have several oral opportunities available at this meeting. To be considered for a talk, please register for the conference and upload your abstract when prompted to do so. You will be able to monitor the status of your abstract through your Fusion account and you will also receive an email if you are successful or unsuccessful.

Please use the abstract template provided (see below) and ensure your abstract is no longer than one page in length.

If you are accepted for a talk, we recommend you check our website regularly as the conference approaches. Regular programme updates will be released under the ‘Programme’ tab on the conference website.

Your Presentation

On the day of your presentation please make yourself known to our AV technician who will be present in the conference room. We advise running through your presentation at least 30minutes prior to your session commencing to ensure your slides and any videos or animations appear as expected. We prefer our speakers to run their presentation from the master PC or Mac, however, if you prefer to use your own laptop then please notify us prior to the session. A HDMI or VGA cable is usually available on the podium.

Our AV technician will apply your microphone and provide a combined slide advancer and laser pointer.

We ask all speakers to adhere to their time slots and respect their fellow presenters. A visual traffic light aide will be available to warn presenters as their time decreases.

Please make sure your presentation adheres to the following guidelines.

Aspect Ratio: On Screen Show (16:9)
File Type: Please save your presentation in PPT, PPTS or Keynote format.

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3^rd Frontiers in Photochemistry Conference

#FIP22

22 May 2022 - 25 May 2022

Cancun, Mexico

Chairs

Elena Jakubikova

North Carolina State University

Posters

We have several poster opportunities available at this meeting. To be considered for a poster presentation, please register for the conference and upload your abstract when prompted to do so. You will be able to monitor the status of your abstract through your Fusion account and you will also receive an email if you are successful or unsuccessful.

Please use the abstract template provided (see below) and ensure your abstract is no longer than one page in length.

Our poster boards can accommodate a maximum poster size of A0 (1189H x 841W mm), portrait in orientation. Posters exceeding this size may not fit on the poster boards provided and therefore we may be unable to display your poster, so please kindly keep to these measurements.

Displaying & Presenting Your Poster

Please bring your poster to registration and hand this to a member of the Fusion team. They will advise of your poster number and display your poster for you.

Your poster will remain on display for the duration of the conference, allowing presenters to take advantage of the refreshment breaks and free time for valuable networking opportunities, in addition to the official poster session.

Please check the programme and note the date and time of the poster session(s). Your poster will be judged during the poster session and prizes will be awarded at the Gala Dinner.

Posters will be taken down by the Fusion team and will be ready for collection at the Fusion desk on the final day of the conference.

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3^rd Frontiers in Photochemistry Conference

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22 May 2022 - 25 May 2022

Cancun, Mexico

Chairs

Elena Jakubikova

North Carolina State University

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