Welcome to Aromaticity 2025!
The concept of "aromaticity" has continuously evolved throughout history. Its effects manifest in observable ways, remaining a cornerstone in chemistry for describing benzene-like systems. However, the concept is not directly quantifiable and is subject to debate and diverse interpretations. Various theoretical approaches offer distinct perspectives, and a fully standardized definition of aromaticity has remained elusive.
The Aromaticity 2025 conference tackles this by bringing together experts with expertise in both experimental and theoretical backgrounds. This gathering seeks to establish the foundation for a more standardized definition of aromaticity, potentially leading to its official recognition by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC).
On behalf of the Aromaticity 2025 Organizing Committee, we extend a special invitation to chemists from across the globe to attend this unique and exciting event in Merida, Mexico, from January 27 to 30, 2025. We are confident that the stimulating program and stunning location will make Aromaticity 2025 an unforgettable experience.
Gabriel Merino (Cinvestav Mérida)
Miquel Solà (Universitat de Girona)
Henrik Ottosson (Uppsala Universitet)
Organizers
Confirmed Speakers
Florida State University
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
University of Belgrade
UNAM
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Universidad de Málaga
Universidad del País Vasco
Linköping University
Universitat de Girona
Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Philipps-Universität Marburg
Kyoto University
Israel Institute of Technology
KAUST University
University of Tokyo
Boston University
Universidad de Guanajuato
University of York
Universidad del País VascoDonostia International Physics Center
University of York
Igor Alabugin
Mercedes Alonso
José E. Barquera-Lozada
Marija Baranac-Stojanović
Joaquin Barroso-Flores
F. Matthias Bickelhaupt
Juan Casado
Fernando Cossío
Bo Durbeej
Silvia Escayola
Israel Fernández
Célia Fonseca-Guerra
Gernot Frenking
Aiko Fukazawa
Renana Gershoni-Poranne
Théo P. Gonҫalves
Yoshimitsu Itoh
Malika Jeffries-EL
Oscar Jiménez-Halla
Peter Karadakov
Aurelio Mateo-Alonso
Eduard Matito
Paul McGonigal
Jean-Francois Morin
Alvaro Muñoz-Castro
Masaaki Nakamoto
Minh Tho Nguyen
Mesías Orozco-Ic
Sudip Pan
Ricardo Pino-Rios
Jordi Poater
Robert Podgajny
Ivan A. Popov
Igor Rončević
Yosadara Ruiz-Morales
Masaichi Saito
Hiroshi Shinokubo
Amnon Stanger
Irena Stará
Dariusz Szczepanik
Francesc Teixidor
Norihiro Tokitoh
Josene Toldo
John D. Tovar
Clara Viñas
Yang Wang
Judy Wu
Université Laval
Universidad San Sebastián
Hiroshima University
Van Lang University
Donostia International Physics Center
Jilin University
Universidad Arturo Prat
Universitat de Barcelona
Jagiellonian University
Washington State University
University of Oxford
Instituto Mexicano del Petróleo
Saitama University
Nagoya University
Israel Institute of Technology
Czech Academy of Sciences
Jagiellonian University
Institut de Ciència de Materials de Barcelona
Kyoto University
Aix-Marseille Université
Johns Hopkins University
Institut de Ciència de Materials de Barcelona
Yangzhou University
University of Houston
Sponsors
Venue
The event will take place at the Sala Mayamax in the Mayan World Museum of Mérida.
Registration
Please complete this form: form
Registration Fees
Faculty: €550
Graduate students: €450
The registration fee covers access to all congress sessions, the opening reception, coffee breaks, the closing dinner, and transportation for the Uxmal tour. Fees can be paid in person at the conference registration desk. An online payment option will be available soon.
Abstract Submission
We encourage submissions on cutting-edge research in all areas of aromaticity.
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Abstract Format: Abstracts must be submitted as single-spaced documents in Microsoft Word (.docx) format. Send an email to aromaticity24@gmail.com
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Deadline for Poster Submissions: December 31th, 2024.
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Notification of Acceptance: The Organizing Committee will notify all poster presenters regarding acceptance/rejection by December 15th, 2024.
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Poster Presentation Instructions: Detailed instructions for poster preparation and presentation will be provided to accepted presenters after notification.
Additional Information
Mérida: A Safe City
Mérida is easily accessible for international travelers. Direct flights are available to Mérida International Airport from major cities such as Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Miami, Tampa, and Toronto. Alternatively, you can fly to Cancún or Mexico City International Airports and connect to Mérida.
Exploring the Heart of Yucatán
Mérida. The capital of Yucatán is a captivating blend of Mayan and Spanish cultures. This unique fusion is evident in its architecture, cuisine, and vibrant people. During your stay, we'll offer a selection of exciting excursions, including:
Uxmal. The ruins of the ceremonial structures at Uxmal represent the pinnacle of late Maya art and architecture in their design, layout and ornamentation, and the complex of Uxmal and its three related towns of Kabah, Labná and Sayil admirably demonstrate the social and economic structure of late Maya society.
Celestun. Celestun in Mexico is known for two things–beaches and flamingos. A coastal town on the Yucatán peninsular, it has a feeling that the best days are a little past it, yet the beach is really quite unspoiled and natural.
Chichen Itza. A UNESCO World Heritage Site in the heart of the Yucatan Peninsula. This ancient Mayan city, renowned for its awe-inspiring architecture and rich cultural heritage, offers a fascinating glimpse into the past.
Local Organizing Committee
Gerardo Hernández Juárez
Lisset Noriega
Elier E. Abreu Martínez
Maria A. Fernández Herrera
Filiberto Ortíz-Chi
Fernando Murillo
Emilio Piña
Fernando Villarino