Chairmen of IMCCRE 2012
Jorge Ancheyta and Gilbert F. Froment
- 01. INVITATION
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The Organizing Committee is very pleased to invite to the
"International-Mexican Congress on Chemical Reaction Engineering (IMCCRE 2012)”
which will take place in the “SUNSCAPE DORADO PACIFICO IXTAPA RESORT AND SPA” located in the beautiful city and beach resort of IXTAPA-ZIHUATANEJO, GUERRERO, MEXICO, on June 10-15, 2012.
IMCCRE 2012 will provide:- a forum in which representatives of academia, industry and research centers, working in the field of Chemical Reaction Engineering can exchange ideas and information
- an opportunity for researchers and engineering practitioners to present and discuss recent results and new developments
- implications of technological innovations for future work on modeling complex processes
- an opportunity for organizations to showcase products and services to key industry personnel and to network with existing and potential clients and colleagues
Truly yours,
Jorge Ancheyta
Gilbert F. Froment
Chairmen of IMCCRE 2012 - 02. TOPICS
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- Reaction Kinetics
- Modeling of Reaction Systems
- Catalysis and Catalytic Reaction Engineering
- New Preparations and New Active Materials
- Synthesis and Characterization of Catalysts
- Characterization of Catalyst in its Working State
- Catalyst Deactivation
- Reactor Modeling, Simulation and Control
- Fluidized Bed, Membrane and Multiphase Reactors
- Novel Reactors and Process Developments
- Reactor Design and Optimization
- Industrial Process Aspects
- New Findings in Reaction Mechanism
- Biochemical Reaction Engineering
- Polymer Reaction Engineering
- Environmental Reaction Engineering
- Molecular Dynamics and Molecular Engineering
- Fuel Cells and Electrochemical Reaction Engineering
- Multifunctional-Microstructured Reaction Engineering
- Computational Chemistry
- Petroleum Refining Processes
- And More
- 03. SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE
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SYMPOSIUM CHAIRMEN
Jorge Ancheyta, Mexican Institute of Petroleum, Mexico
Gilbert F. Froment, Texas A&M University, USA
SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE
Teh C. Ho, ExxonMobil, USA
Jorge Ramírez, UNICAT, UNAM, México
Muthanna Al-Dahhan, Missouri University of Science and Technology, USA
Milorad P. Dudukovic, Washington University at Saint Louis, USA
Jinwen Chen, National Center for Upgrading Technology, CANADA
Roberto Galiasso, Oklahoma University, USA
Rafael Kandiyoti, Imperial College London, UK
Faical Larachi, Université Laval, Canada
Francoise Mauge, Universite de Caen, France
Carolina Leyva, Texas A&M University, USA
Rafael Maya, UMSNH, MEXICO
Marc-Olivier Coppens, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, USA
Isao Mochida, Kyushu University, JAPAN
Mohan S. Rana, KIRS, KUWAIT
Jan Verstraete, IFP, FRANCE - 04. DEADLINES
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- January 30, 2012, Submission of 2-page abstract
- February 10, 2012, Communication of abstract acceptance and invitation to submit full manuscript
- April 15, 2012, Submission of full manuscripts
- April 15-May 15, 2012, Manuscripts review and communication of referee's review
- April 30, 2012, Registration (as attendee or paper presenter, no abstract is required for registration).
- June 10, 2012, Submission of revised manuscripts
- June 2012, Final editorial decision
- 05. ABSTRACT SUBMISSION
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The abstract must be prepared according to the following instructions:
- Two pages of letter size written in Microsoft Word (including tables and figures inserted in the text)
- Single spaced in Times New Roman 12 fonts
- Margins of 2.5 cm all around
- It should start with the communication title (14 fonts), followed by the names and affiliation of the authors
- After a brief introduction and experimental part, the main results must be commented.
The selection of the presentations will be based on the review of two-page abstract by the scientific committee.
Conference language is ENGLISH.
All abstracts should be sent to the following E-mail address: jancheyt@imp.mx - 06. PUBLICATION OF ABSTRACTS AND FULL MANUSCRIPTS
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All 2-page abstracts of the accepted papers will be published in the Symposium Proceedings, which will be distributed during the symposium in CD.
After abstract acceptance, authors of accepted contributions will be invited to prepare a full manuscript to be submitted in electronic form, which after revision, will be published in a Special Issue of FUEL Journal (Impact factor of 3.618). - 07. SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM
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GENERAL PROGRAM
ORAL PROGRAM
POSTER PROGRAM
The scientific program of the symposium includes:
- Plenary lectures
- Oral sessions
- Poster session
- Exhibition of products and services
The following plenary lectures are confirmed:
Gilbert F. Froment, Texas A&M University, USA. "Kinetic Modeling for Optimal Process Development"
Teh C. Ho, ExxonMobil, USA. "Continuum Approximation of Large Reaction Mixtures" 
Dionisios G. Vlachos, University of Delaware, USA. "Combinatorial complexity, uncertainty, and emergent behavior in the design of catalytic materials: Application to biomass processing"
Enrique Aguilar, The Mexican Institute of Petroleum. "On the implications of current reacting systems and catalysts in the performance of the Petroleum Refining Industry"
Muthanna Al-Dahhan, Missouri University of Science and Technology. "How Laboratory Investigations Assist Process Commercialization – Selected Examples Including Scale-up Methodologies"
Patrick. L. Mills, Texas A&M University-Kingsville, USA, "Recent Advances in Novel Instrumentation for Discovery of Next-Generation Multiphase Catalyst Technology for Fuels and Chemicals"
- 08. REGISTRATON
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The following are the registration fees for the conference:
Symposium fees:
Participant: 500 USD
Accompanying person: 300 USD
Full-time student*: 300 USD
* To qualify for student fee rate a current and valid ID card must be provided.Registration fee includes:
- Admission to plenary lectures, exhibition, oral and poster sessions
- Coffee breaks
- Reception during opening ceremony
- Reception during poster session
- Conference dinner
- Gala dinner
- Symposium kit (CD ROM with the symposium abstracts, technical program, materials)
More information about bank deposit account can be obtained by E-mail at the following address: gpo_leo@yahoo.com.mx - 09. SYMPOSIUM VENUE
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IXTAPA-ZIHUATANEJO
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo is located in the State of Guerrero, Mexico on the Pacific Coast in the area known as the Mexican Rivera or Costa Grande. It is serviced by an International Airport and situated easy access by car, taxi or local bus.
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo offers a diverse tourist entertainment combining pleasure with the traditions of a typical Mexican town. Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo has modern infrastructure and world class service. The diversity of options that Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo offers as a tourist center is unmatchable, because of the possibility of enjoying a great variety of fun and entertainment.
While Zihuatanejo, which means Women Place, keeps the typical fishermen towns flavor, Ixtapa (White Place) is a modern planned tourist complex. Despite their differences, they have in common 15 miles of golden coast shaped by coves, hidden behind exuberant green hills, which follow the coasts curve.
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo is a destination where modernity grows harmoniously with the natural environment, and where the setting and the weather invite to a pleasure that only the sun, the sea, the breeze and the beach together, can offer the tourists. Relaxation, ecotourism, adventure, fishing and sport are the options that can be enjoyed in this paradise. Its nightclubs, restaurants and places for enjoying a good drink accompanied by the best music, allow the tourists to end pleasantly their day at the beach. Whatever you are looking for, handcrafts, luxurious hotels, traditions, tranquility or sports, you can find them here with the best quality and guaranteed by the locals hospitality.
The beaches of Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo and its surroundings represent the main tourist attraction in the region, and year after year, thousands of tourists visit them and enjoy their transparent, warm and quiet waters, their fine golden sands and a nice tropical weather. Zihuatanejo Bay features beautiful beaches that provide a safe environment for the whole family and are ideal for relaxing, sunbathing and enjoying the landscape and the breeze. - 10. HOTEL INFORMATION
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Hotel “SUNSCAPE DORADO PACIFICO IXTAPA RESORT AND SPA” has been selected for the conference.
The following special rates for all participants have been negotiated:
Type of room
(all inclusive plan)Cost per night per person
(Mexican pesos)Single – 1 person
1,800
Double – 2 persons
1,250
Triple – 3 persons
1,100
Notes:
- The hotel will do the charges according to the currency rate of day of payment (1 USD ~ 12 Mexican Pesos)
- Check-in time: 15:00 hrs, Check-out time: 13:00 hrs
- Hotel rates are valid from June 8 to June 18, 2012
- All-inclusive plan includes:
- Luxury room with sea view and private balcony
- All meals (self-service buffet)
- Unlimited domestic alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages (from 11 am to 11 pm)
- Taxes and gratuities
- Pool and beach games, lounge chairs and towels on the beach
Name: “SUNSCAPE DORADO PACIFICO IXTAPA RESORT AND SPA”
Address: Paseo de Ixtapa s/n, Lote 3-A, Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, C.P. 40880, Guerrero, Mexico
Phone: + 755-553-2025
FAX: + 755-553-01-26
Mexico Toll free: 01-800-713-87-05
US Toll free: 1-888-738-42-05
Canada Toll free: 1-866-295-67-91
More information about hotel can be found in the following link:
www.sunscaperesorts.com
HOTEL RESERVATION
Reservations must be made directly to:
group.sudix@sunscaperesort.com
reservation1.sudix@sunscaperesort.com
or to the phone and fax given above.
When making your hotel reservation, please mention that you are attending the conference to take advantage of the special room rates. - 11. EXHIBITION
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The organizing committee is very pleased to invite you to the Exhibition of Products and Services that will be held as part of the "International-Mexican Congress on Chemical Reaction Engineering (IMCCRE 2012)”, in IXTAPA-ZIHUATANEJO, GUERRERO, MEXICO, in June 10-15, 2012.
People from many universities, institutes, research centers, oil companies, etc. from Mexico and from other countries, will attend this conference. The Exhibition of Products and Services will take place in the Mezzanine of the HOTEL “SUNSCAPE DORADO PACIFICO IXTAPA RESORT AND SPA”, the conference hotel.
The Exhibition will provide an opportunity for organizations to showcase products and services to key industry personnel and to network with existing and potential clients and colleagues.
A space of 2 X 3 m is available for each exhibitor that includes:- Stand of 2 X 3 m (see the picture)
- A table with 2 chairs
- Registration for 2 people
- Your company logo will be posted on the conference web page with a link to your web site
- Your company logo printed on the conference material
- Attendance to plenary and oral lectures, and poster session
- Coffee breaks
- Wireless Internet
- Welcome cocktail, poster reception, conference dinner and gala dinner
- Symposium materials
- Exhibitor materials may be distributed as part of all participants
gpo_leo@yahoo.com.mx
For detailed information on the exhibition, please click the following link:
Exhibition Floorplan. - 12. VISA TO ENTER MEXICO
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Since May 2010, all foreign people having a valid US VISA can enter Mexico without any problem.
For those people who do not have a US VISA, all what you have to do is to visit the nearest Mexican Embassy and ask for a tourist Mexican VISA. You will be asked for some documents, such as current and valid ID, passport, and a document from your institution indicating who will be supporting your stay in Mexico.