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The 47th Annual Short Course

Advances in Emulsion Polymerization
and Latex Technology

A one week Short Course held in the Davos resort area of Switzerland

August 12-16, 2024

The 48th Annual Short Course will be held on August 4-8, 2025 at the same location. Details will be available soon, but the course will be very similar to the one for 2024 described below.

Course Organizers

Dr. Mohamed S. El-Aasser
Professor, Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering
Lehigh University

and

Dr. F. Joseph Schork
Professor Emeritus, School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology


COURSE DESIGN

The course is an in-depth study of the synthesis, characterization, and properties of high polymer latexes. The subject matter includes a balance of theory and practical problems. Lectures will begin with introductory material and will progress through recent research results. Lectures will be given in English, and are held in the morning, the late afternoon, and the evening, with a large break in the afternoon to enjoy the recreational activities of the area and allow for interactions between the participants. See schedule for details. Organized hikes and visits to points in interest in and around Davos will be arranged for some of the afternoons.

A similar course is offered at Lehigh University in Bethlehem Pennsylvania every June.

PARTICIPANTS

The course is designed for engineers and scientists who are actively involved in emulsion work, as well as for those who wish to develop expertise in the area. A basic background in chemistry will be assumed. All participants will receive a set of course notes for the lectures.

LOCATION

The course will be held at The Hotel Grischa in Davos Platz in the Graubunden resort area of Switzerland. Numerous recreational opportunities are available to both participants and their guests during the short course. (See photographs below.)

The Hotel Grischa, Talstrasse 3, Davos, 7270, SWITZERLAND is a four-star hotel located in the center of Davos, across the street from the Davos Platz Railway Station. Just 656 feet from the center of Davos, the Hotel Grischa is a 4-star hotel. The Davos-Platz Train Station is across the street. The Grischa’s spacious and individually decorated rooms are furnished in an elegant Alpine style. They feature HD-enabled satellite TV with free internet access, a mini-bar, a seating area, and a bathroom with a hairdryer. The Grischa also features a cigar lounge, a wine cellar, and a sun terrace. Guests can benefit from the Davos Inclusive Card in summer. Large commons areas allow informal conversations between course participants and course lecturers outside of the formal sessions.

Information on the Davos area may be found by accessing the Davos Tourist Bureau at their web site.

Davos is about 100 km north of St. Moritz in Southeastern Switzerland. It can be reached by air by flying into Zurich, and then taking Swiss Rail to Davos Platz, with a change of trains in Landquart. From Northern Europe, the most common rail route is via Zurich and Landquart to Davos Platz. From Italy the best routing is probably from Milan via Zurich to Davos Platz. Driving to Davos should be no problem, since the roads into Davos, although mountainous, are good.

BROCHURE

For complete information see the menu above, or download our brochure here.