International Symposium

Asian Dust/Aerosol and its Impact on Global Climate Change

August 8-10, 2010

Fudan University

Institute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences

220 Handan Road, Shanghai, China

Symposium Objectives                                                                      

Asian dust originates from the northwest of China, passes through the highly polluted Central and East China, mixes with the anthropogenic air pollutants, and results in significant impacts on regional air quality and the climate system. Its long-range transport over the Pacific Ocean can also affect oceanic primary production and potentially global climate change.

The objectives of this symposium are

1) To communicate to the wider scientific community the most recent results of research in this area;

2) To share expertise in Asian dust/aerosol and its impact on global climate change;

3) To bring together a diverse group of experts to broaden the interdisciplinary nature of all aspects of Asian dust/aerosol research.

The symposium will bridge existing knowledge leading to future research on Asian dust/aerosol and its impact on the climate system.

Scientific program                                                                        

The symposium will have invited and contributed talks as well as poster exhibitions. The topics for the symposium include:

(1) The mixing and transformation of Asian dust/aerosol over China,

(2) The optical properties of Asian dust/aerosol and its impact on regional climate,

(3) The role of aerosols in haze formation,

(4) The long-range transport of Asian dust/aerosol and its impact on oceanic primary production.

Tour of EXPO 2010                                                                         

A one-day tour of the World Expo 2010 site in Shanghai China is scheduled for Wednesday, 11 August. Information and registration for the tour will be available on-site at the symposium.

Conveners                                                                           

Guoshun Zhuang, Fudan University, Shanghai, China, gzhuang@fudan.edu.cn

Hong Liao, Institute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China, hongliao@mail.iap.ac.cn

Scientific Program Committee 

Chair: Prof. Robert A. Duce, Texas A&M University, USA

Co-Chair: Prof. Zhisheng An, Institute of Earth Environmrnt, Chinese Academy of Science

Members:

Prof. Joseph M. Prospero, RSMAS/MAC,University of Miami, USA

Prof. Mits Uematsu, Ocean Research Institute,University of Tokyo, Japan

Prof. Renyi Zhang, Texas A & M University, USA

Prof. Zhanqing Li, University of Maryland, USA

Prof. Vicki Grassian. University of Iowa, USA

Prof. Joshua Fu, The University of Tennessee, USA

Prof. Chak K. Chan, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong

Prof. Congbim Fu, Institute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Science, China

Prof. Wenxing Wang, Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences, China

Prof. Jing Zhang, Eastern China Normal University, China

Prof. Guoshun Zhuang, Fudan University, China

Prof. Hong Liao, Institute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Science, China

Prof. Zifa Wang, Institute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Science, China

Prof. Tong Zhu, Peking University, China

Prof. Jianmin Chen, Fudan University, China

Prof. Minhan Dai, Xiamen University, China

 

Local Organization Committee

 

Prof. Junhua Zheng, Fudan University, China

Prof. Guoshun Zhuang, Fudan University, China;

Prof. Hong Liao, Institute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Science, China

Prof. Zifa Wang, Institute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Science, China

Prof. Jianmin Chen, Fudan University, China

Prof. XinYang, Fudan University, China

Prof. Zhigang Guo, Fudan University, China

Prof. Ying Chen, Fudan University, China

Prof. Huiwang Gao, China Ocean University, China

Prof. Gan Zhang, Guangzhou Institute of Geochemistry, CAS, China

Abstract Submissions                                                                     

The deadline to submit an abstract is May 31, 2010 — 23:59 China Standard Time. You may submit your abstract to: guozgg@fudan.edu.cn

Registration Information                                                                 

Registration deadline: 1 July 2010
Registration is now open for the International Symposium on Asian Dust/Aerosol and its Impact on Global Climate Change. The registration fee is RMB 600 for a Chinese scientist and USD 300 for a scientist from abroad, which includes all scientific sessions, a welcome reception and refreshment breaks. Please download and fill out registration form and submit it to: guozgg@fudan.edu.cn

After July 1, 2010, all registrations must be made on-site.

Venue and Accommodations                                                                  

The conference will be held at the Fudan University Fuxuan Hotel, Shanghai, China located approximately 12 kilometers from Shanghai Railway Station, 25 kilometers from the Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and 50 kilometers from the Pudong International Airport (PVG). A room block has been established at the special rate of ~$70 single / double occupancy + tax per night. To reserve a room, contact the hotel directly by 30 July 2010 and mention the “International Symposium on Asian Dust”. You may also request a room from Chia Tai Management Development Center of Fudan University for a rate of $30-50. Please email guozgg@fudan.edu.cn for reservations.

Fuxuan Hotel, 400 Guoding Road, Shanghai, China 200433
Tel: +86-21-55589518