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2nd Weiglhofer Symposium on Electromagnetic Theory.

26 - 28 May 2024

Hotel Cetus, Cetara (SA), Italy

Werner S. Weiglhofer, formerly Professor of Applied Mathematics at the University of Glasgow.

Werner S. Weiglhofer, formerly Professor of Applied Mathematics at the University of Glasgow, died in a mountaineering accident in January, 2003. Among his notable research contributions rank the delineation of magnetic instabilities in rotating plasmas; the development of scalar Hertz potentials and Green functions for bianisotropic materials; wave propagation in structurally chiral materials, such as certain sculptured thin films; and homogenization of linear and nonlinear particulate composite materials.

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Programme of the 2nd Weiglhofer Symposium
on Electromagnetic Theory



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Confirmed Speakers

Abdulhalim
Ibrahim Abdulhalim
Ben Gurion University
ISRAEL

Banerjee
Partha Banerjee
University of Dayton
OH - USA

Ben-Abdallah
Philippe Ben-Abdallah
CNRS - Université Paris-Saclay
FRANCE

Chiadini
Francesco Chiadini
University of Salerno
ITALY

Felbacq
Didier Felbacq
Université de Montpellier
FRANCE

Fiumara
Vincenzo Fiumara
University of Basilicata
ITALY

Galdi
Vincenzo Galdi
University of Sannio
ITALY

Gouesbet
Gérard Gouesbet
University of Rouen
FRANCE

Kristensson
Gerhard Kristensson
Lund University
SWEDEN

Lakhtakia
Akhlesh Lakhtakia
Pennsylvania State University
PA - USA

Lavrinenko
Andrei Lavrinenko
Technical University
of Denmark
DENMARK

Mackay
Tom Mackay
University of Edinburgh
SCOTLAND

Markel
Vadim Markel
University of Pennsylvania
PA - USA

Martin
Olivier Martin
École Polytechnique
Fédérale de Lausanne
SWITZERLAND

McCall
Martin W. McCall
Imperial College London
ENGLAND

Monk
Peter B. Monk
University of Delaware
DE - USA

Rasing
Theo Rasing
Radboud Universiteit
NEDERLAND

Rockstuhl
Carsten Rockstuhl
Karlsruhe Institute
of Technology
GERMANY

Schotland
John Schotland
Yale University
CT - USA

Smolyaninov
Igor Smolyaninov
University of Maryland
MD - USA

Tsitsas
Nikolaos Tsitsas
Aristotle University
of Thessaloniki
GREECE

Vandenbosch
Guy Vandenbosch
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
BELGE


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Committees


  • Prof. Francesco Chiadini, University of Salerno, Italy
  • Prof. Vincenzo Fiumara, University of Basilicata, Italy

  • Prof. Vincenzo Galdi, Università degli Studi del Sannio, Italy
  • Prof. Akhlesh Lakhtakia, Pennsylvania State University, USA
  • Prof. Tom Mackay, University of Edinburgh, Scotland
  • Prof. Olivier Martin, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Swiss
  • Prof. Pinar Mengüç, Ozyegin University, Turkey

  • Prof. Francesco Chiadini, University of Salerno, Italy
  • Dr. Roberta De Simone, University of Salerno, Italy
  • Prof. Vincenzo Fiumara, University of Basilicata, Italy

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Symposium Location

The conference will be held at

Hotel Cetus
Corso Umberto I
84010 Cetara - SA, Italy
View the Hotel Cetus web page

The Hotel Cetus is located on one of the most magical coastline in Italy, set on a cliff that drops sheer into the sea and overlooks an enchanting bay. The Conference Room commands a breathtaking view on the beautiful Amalfi Coast. The elegant décor and the refined atmosphere is inspired by the tradition of Vietri ceramics.

VERY special room rates will be available for Weiglhofer Symposium participants.
Attendees who are interested in the special offer are suggested contact the Hotel Cetus
sending an e-mail at the dedicated address weiglhofer@hotelcetus.com
The discount is guaranteed only booking within 31 January 2024 18 February 2024

Social events

Welcome dinner

Terrace
Ground floor, Hotel Cetus
May 26, 2024, 19:30-22:00

A welcome dinner will be held in the Terrace at Hotel Cetus.

The Terrace is located at the ground floor, close to the registration desk. Attendees can join the Welcome reception any time from 19:00 to 21:00.

Gala dinner

Al Convento Restaurant
Cetara, Amalfi Coast
May 27, 2024, 19:30-23:30

Meeting point for bus service

Hotel Cetus lobby - Monday, May 27, 2024, 19:00

Conference participants will enjoy the social dinner in the "Al Convento" Restaurant, located in Cetara, the historic fishermans village.

How to get to the social dinner
  • By bus: a bus will take the attendees from Hotel Cetus to the "Al Convento" Restaurant, and, after the dinner, back to Hotel Cetus.
  • On foot: Restaurant is ten minutes walking (about half mile) on a route without sidewalks.

Attendees not interested in the bus service are kindly asked
to inform the secretariat at the registration desk.

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Travelling to Cetara



Hotel Cetus
Corso Umberto I,
84010 Cetara (SA), Italy

Flying to Naples international Airport (NAP)

The closest airport is the Naples international Airport, located 37 miles far from Salerno.

Connections from Naples Airport to Salerno

  • BUS: The Naples airport is connected to Salerno by bus (about 45 minutes). See Airport website - Connections with the main cities in Campania for more information. In Salerno you have to take another bus to Cetara (SITASUD, here the link).
  • Train: take the ALIBUS shuttle (frequency 15 minutes) to Naples Central Station (about 15 minutes). From there, regional or high-speed trains take you to Salerno Central Station (about 40 minutes). Then you have to walk (3 minutes) to Piazza della Concordia (Concordia's Sq.) where you can take a regional bus (SITASUD, here the link) that can take you to Cetara in half an hour.
  • MILKO SERVICE. The private taxi company Milko Service can pick you up at the Airport and take you to Hotel Cetus. Milko Service knows about Weiglhofer-Symposium participants. The company can arrange both private and shared transfer.

    To book a transfer or asking for info, you can contact him
    by Whatsapp at WhatsApp Message +39 328 456 1004

    The transfer booking must be fixed at least 10 days before the scheduled arrival. The car can be shared with a maximum capacity for each transfer that is
    • 4 passengers with a cabin luggage and a backpack per person
    • or 3 passengers with 2 boarding suitcases
    • or 2 passengers with 3 boarding suitcases
    To arrange the transfer it is needed to communicate the timetable and flight/train number.

    FARE
    The fare of a private transfer from Neaples International Airport to Hotel Cetus is
    • Monday to Saturday from 7.00 am to 10.00 pm arrow € 100.00
    • Monday to Saturday from 10.00 pm to 7.00 am arrow € 110.00
    • Sunday from 7.00 am to 10.00 pm arrow € 120.00
    • Sunday from 10.00 pm to 7.00 am arrow € 130.00

    Please note that the driver cannot accept credit card
    but it is required to pay by cash    .

  • OTHER OPTIONS. It is possible to rent a car, or to take a taxi, at the Airport.

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Registration

Registration is now open with a reduced fee of €300,00 (EUR) until Febrary 29, 2024.

You can use secure check out either by pressing the button below

Secure Payment Checkout

or scanning the QR-Code

QRstripe

If you prefer to pay by wire transfer download the following form with the necessary informations
Download Banking Account Details
and then send a copy of the receipt to Francesco Chiadini or Vincenzo Fiumara

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Post-Symposium Tour

For those who are interested in a guided tour of close-by historical sites such as Royal Palace in Caserta, archeological sites (Pompei, Paestum Temples), Amalfi, Positano, Capri, etc...please contact
  • Rosita De Martino,
    TRAVELTIME Agency
    c.so Umberto I ,46
    84098 Pontecagnano Faiano (SA)
    Phone: +39089385380
    e-mail: info@traveltimeviaggi.net

mentioning that you are an attendee of the Weiglhofer Symposium.