Registration 

Full Registration (covers one dinner cruise ticket) $200
Registration (no cruise) $120
Dinner cruise ticket only (must be accompanied by the registrant) $100

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Registration Deadline: August 18th, 2023

Please indicate your institution in the "Company Name" in registration, and include any dietary restrictions in the "Comments".

Venue 

The University Club at Queen's University

Address: 168 Stuart St, Kingston, ON K7L 2V8

 

Program at a glance

08:00-09:00 Registration and Breakfast
09:00-09:10  Opening Speech
09:10-09:30

Dr. Aristides Docoslis, Queen’s University

Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS): a Method for Sensitive Chemical Detection

09:30-09:50

Dr. Carolyn Ren, University of Waterloo

Microfluidics Platform Technologies for Protein Fractionation and Drug Screening Applications

09:50-10:10

Dr. Evgueni Bordatchev, National Research Council

Advanced Capabilities in Cutting- and Laser-based Microfabrication of Functional Surfaces at the National Research Council of Canada

10:10-10:30

Dr. Yongjun Lai, Queen’s University

Microcantilevers for Rapid Biosensing

10:50-11:10 Coffee Break
11:10-11:30

Dr. Richard Oleschuk, Queen’s University

TBD

 

11:30-11:50

Dr. Mahla Poudineh, University of Waterloo

Advanced Technologies for Diagnosis, Monitoring, and Understanding of Diseases

12:10-12:30

 Dr. Xian Wang, Queen’s University

Old Nano-Materials for New Biomedical Applications

12:10-13:10 Lunch
13:10-13:30

Dr. Juan Hernandez-Cordero, Materials Research Institute at UNAM, Mexico

Fabrication and Applications of Polymer End-capped Fiber Optic Sensors

13:30-13:50

Dr. Kevin De France, Queen’s University

Multiscale Structuring of Soft Biomaterial Films

13:50-14:10

Dr. Shirley Tang, University of Waterloo

Point-of-care Testing System for Highly Accurate Heart Failure Classification

14:10-14:30

Dr. Carlos Escobedo, Queen’s University

Electrokinetic Assembly of SERS-active Nanoplasmonic Structures for Ultra-low Concentration of Chemicals

14:30-14:50 Coffee Break
14:50-15:10

Dr. Ravi Selvaganapathy, McMaster University

Biofabrication Technologies for High Density Tissue Constructs Using Additive Manufacturing Methods

15:10-15:30

Dr. Changhong Cao, McGill University

Experimental Investigation of the Multi-scale Mechanics of Ultrathin Films and Mechanics-Guided Assembly of Functional Structures

15:30-15:50

Dr. Jalal Ahamed, University of Windsor

Design and Development of Highly Stable MEMS Resonators for Standalone Navigation

15:50-16:10

Poster Session

17:00

Dinner Cruise 1000 Island and Closing Remarks

Meet at the departure dock, 1 Brock St., Kingston Ontario

 

Organizers

Yongjun Lai, Professor
Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering
Queen’s University
lai@queensu.ca

Carlos Escobedo, Associate Professor
Department of Chemical Engineering
Queen’s University
carlos.escobedo@queensu.ca

Xian Wang, Assistant Professor
Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering
Queen’s University
xian.wang@queensu.ca

Poster Awards

Coupled cantilever biosensor utilizing mode localization and dielectrophoresis for detection of E-Coli bacteria

High precision motion, orientation and navigation sensing system

In-chip magnetic tweezer device for mechanical measurement

The poster session is kindly supported by MDPI Nanomaterials. 

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Local Accommodations and Attractions

Hotels: Delta Hotels Kingston Waterfront, Holiday Inn Kingston-Waterfront, Four Points by Sheraton Kingston

Kingston, Ontario is a beautiful city located at the eastern end of Lake Ontario. There are many local attractions in Kingston that you can enjoy, including:

  1. Fort Henry National Historic Site: This is a historic fort that has been standing since 1832. It was built to defend the Kingston harbor during the War of 1812.
  2. Kingston Waterfront: The Kingston waterfront is a beautiful place to walk, bike or relax. There are many restaurants and shops along the way, and you can enjoy the view of the St. Lawrence River.
  3. Kingston City Hall: This historic building is located in the heart of downtown Kingston. It was built in the late 19th century and features beautiful architecture.
  4. The Kingston Penitentiary: This former maximum-security prison is now open for tours. It was closed in 2013 after being in operation for over 170 years.
  5. Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises: You can take a cruise on the St. Lawrence River and see the beautiful Thousand Islands. There are many different types of cruises available, including lunch and dinner cruises.
  6. Wolfe Island: This is the largest of the Thousand Islands, and it's a great place to spend a day. You can take the ferry from downtown Kingston and explore the island by bike or on foot.
  7. Kingston Market Square: This is a historic square in the heart of downtown Kingston. It's a great place to shop for local products and souvenirs.

Acknowledgment for Sponsorships

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