Contact  ima2015@teikal.gr  +30 27210 45302 +30 210 7723094 For the last 16 years IMA has provided an excellent framework for the presentation of new concepts, instruments, methods, systems and applications in the area of modern chemical analysis. Researchers and scientists from Organized by Technological Educational Institute Universities, of Peloponnese Research Institutions, State Organizations and the 9th International Conference on Industry come together during the meeting to present and discuss the current state of the art in the area of instrumental methods of analysis. National Technical University of Athens At the same time, it provides the grounds for the graduate and post graduate students to present their projects, discuss scientific collaborations with other groups, as well as to explore employment opportunities. This year the conference will take place in Kalamata, the capital city of Messinia known for the Under the auspices of www.ima2015.teikal.gr Ancient Greek, Roman and Byzantine monuments, the local cuisine and exciting nightlife. We are looking forward to welcoming you in Kalamata. 20-24 September 2015 Kalamata, Greece Scientific program Welcome • The 9th International Conference "IMA 2015Instrumental Methods of Analysis-Modern Trends and Applications" 20-24 September 2015, Kalamata, Greece is a five-day scientific meeting covering all areas of modern trends and applications of Chemical Analysis. The conference will take place in the conference center of Elite City Resort. (http://elite.com.gr) Topics Organizers/Chair Dr. John Kapolos (Prof.) Department of Food Technology Technological Educational Institute of Peloponnese Dr. Maria Ochsenkühn-Petropoulou (Prof.) Laboratory of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry School of Chemical Engineering National Technical University of Athens Current trends on Spectrochemical, Electrochemical, Chromatographic, Microscopic and Thermal analysis methods, Hyphenated techniques, Speciation analysis, Bioanalytics, Trends on sample handling and preparation, Chemical and bio-sensors, Field analysisMobile analytical instruments, Laboratory information management systems (LIMS), Miniaturized analytical systems (chips), Robotics and Automation, Quality control-quality assurance on analysis, Commercial developments and markets, Flow and micro-flow methodologies, Immunoassays, Electrophoretic separation techniques, Sampling techniques and strategies. A special session is going to be attributed to food analysis with emphasis to food safety, aroma compounds determination, packaging, novel foods etc. Applications: Environmental analysis, Biomedical (Clinical, Ecotoxicological) analysis, Pharmaceutical analysis, Material science (Nanomaterials), Archaeometry analysis, Industrial analysis, Food analysis. Contributions from commercial organizations, including detailed descriptions of New instrumentation, Specific applications, Assessment of future commercial trends and opportunities Plenary and keynote lecture, which will provide an up-to-date presentation of modern trends of Instrumental Methods of Analysis as well as of related subjects of general interest. • Contributed papers describing original research work will be presented as posters in order to promote efficient discussion on new scientific ideas and results. • Exhibition of analytical instruments and accessories. • A number of excursions and tours to famous archeological sites are planned to be included in the program of the IMA 2015. The official language of the Conference is English. Registration fees (till 31/5/2015) Full 290 euro Students 180 euro Accompanying 220 euro Important dates Abstract submission opens 1/11/2014 Abstract submission deadline 31/3/2015 Notification of acceptance 30/4/2015 Early registration 31/5/2015 9th International Conference on 20-24 September 2015 - Kalamata, Greece www.ima2015.teikal.gr