The 5th International Liquid Crystal Elastomer Conference was held from Sept. 24-26, 2009 at the Liquid Crystal Institute, Kent State University, in Kent, OH, USA. Following the tradition of previous ILCEC in Ljubljana (2007), Cambridge (2005), Bleibach (2003) and Ebernburg (2001), the aim of the conference was to bring together physicists, chemists, mathematicians, materials scientists and engineers active in the field of liquid crystal elastomers. Experimental, theoretical, and technical results were discussed through talks (invited and contributed) as well as poster presentations.

Conference Group Photo
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The conference Organizing Committee would like to thank all participants. We hope all found the conference intellectually stimulating and socially enjoyable. The book of abstracts, conference posters and presentations, and list of conference participants are now available online in the 'Abstracts' section of the website. Participants who have not yet submitted electronic versions of their presentation or posters are requested to submit an electronic version (pdf or PowerPoint) by e-mail.

Public Lecture Online Video

Prof. Jonathan Selinger's public lecture on liquid crystal elastomers is now available for viewing online

The 'Abstracts' section  now contains downloadable pdf  versions of the book of abstracts, the conference program, the list of conference participants, and the link to conference presentations and posters.

UPDATED The conference program is now available for download. The program includes information for oral and poster presentations. 

The conference registration fee is $200.00, U.S. and includes access to all conference events, related materials, and daily coffee and refreshments.

UPDATED: Information for arranging  transportation to and from the local airports is available online. Ground   transportation will be provided by the  Organizing Committee.   General travel and lodging information is also available  here