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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

 

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.

  • Abstract Format: Abstracts must be submitted as single-spaced documents in Microsoft Word (.docx) format. Send an email to aromaticity24@gmail.com 

  • Deadline for Poster Submissions: November 30th, 2024.

  • Notification of Acceptance: The Organizing Committee will notify all poster presenters regarding acceptance/rejection by December 15th, 2024.

  • Poster Presentation Instructions: Detailed instructions for poster preparation and presentation will be provided to accepted presenters after notification.

Sponsors​​

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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.

Easy Access to Mérida

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.

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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

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