Budapest, Hungary June 11 15, 2020 - KFKI · 2018. 5. 31. · Culture and the people of Hungary...

Conference bid for

ICTF-18

18th International Conference on

Thin Films

Budapest, Hungary

June 11–15, 2020

January, 2018

ICTF-18 Conference BID June 14-18, 2020, Budapest, Hungary

Concept for organizing ICTF-18

City of Budapest, Hungarian Vacuum Society and AKCongress are proud to put forward a bid

to host International Conference on Thin Films, the eighteenth meeting in this successful tri-

annual series.

Since the next Joint Vacuum Conference of Austrian, Croatian, Czech, Hungarian, Slovakian

and Slovenian Vacuum Societies and European Vacuum Conference will take place in 2020,

too, Hungarian Vacuum Society would like to organize a joint meeting of ICTF-18 and JVC-17.

We are convinced that this merger of the two conferences will render an efficient forum for

scientists to present, discuss newest results, exchange ideas and to find new partners for

collaboration.

As a country that is renowned for its talented and resourceful people and that features heavily

in lists of internationally significant inventors and scientists, Hungary is an excellent choice

for this prestigious conference.

Research targeting thin films has a great history in Hungary at several groups working for the

Hungarian Academy of Sciences as well as at state universities. Traditional subjects like growth

of crystalline layers, sputtering, effects of additives and contamination on the growth, atomic

scale characterization was extended to the modern nano materials and nano characterisation.

Scientist working in the field from all the country joined in the frame of Hungarian Vacuum

Society (https://www.kfki.hu/elftvakuum/hvs.html). Their activity is strongly supported by

the Roland Eötvös Physical Society of Hungary via the Division of Vacuum Physics, Technology

and Applications (https://www.kfki.hu/elftvakuum/index_en.html), which is one of the most

active divisions of the Society.

https://www.kfki.hu/elftvakuum/hvs.html

https://www.kfki.hu/elftvakuum/index_en.html


Conference Summary

The International Conference on Thin Films is the most established conference for all

researchers and persons interested in thin films and coatings. It is one of the tri-annual

conference series endorsed and co-organized by the Thin Film Division of the International

Union for Vacuum Science, Technique and Applications (IUVSTA), a union of national

member societies whose role is to stimulate international collaboration in the fields of vacuum

science, techniques and applications and related multi-disciplinary topics including solid-

vacuum and other interfaces.

Proposed date

In the last 50 years ICTF conferences were held at different locations including cities from

Europe, USA or Asia, mostly in October or November. Breaking the tradition we plan to

organise a five days event in the first half of June.

Proposed dates of ICTF-18:

Sunday, June 14 – Thursday, June 18, 2020

These dates do not clash with any international, religious or national holidays.

There are no significant sporting, cultural or other events due to be held in Budapest

during that time that might significantly reduce the number of hotel rooms available.

The weather is usually calm and sunny in this period with an average daytime

temperature of 19-24 °C.

Conference Topics

Applied Surface Science

Biointerfaces

Plasma Science & Technique

Surface Engineering

Surface Science

Thin Films

- Thin film growth mechanism and models, new approaches

- Thin film multilayer and superlattices

- Semiconductor, dielectric, ferroelectric & piezoelectric thin films

- Magnetic, superconducting and multiferroic thin films

- Thin films for optoelectronics, nanoelectronics, spintronics and batteries

- Thin film solar cells: inorganic, organic, perovskites etc.

- Thin film sensors & actuators

Vacuum Science & Technique

Electronic Materials and Processing

Nanometer Structures


Organizers

Organizing Society – Hungarian Vacuum Society

Hungarian Vacuum Society (HVS) is a forum of the Hungarian researchers working in the field

of vacuum-related science. HVS helps home and international cooperation of the partners both

in research and industrial applications. The main partner of HVS is the Division of Vacuum

Physics, Technology and Applications (VPTA) of Roland Eötvös Physical Society (REPS). HVS

is the key organisation which keeps contact with the International Vacuum Science, Technique

and Applications (IUVSTA). Common seminars of HVS and VPTA are held regularly.

The IUVSTA Prize for Science (2010) was awarded to Péter B. Barna „For his outstanding

results in understanding thin film growth phenomena and structure-property relations in one

and multiphase thin films“.

One of the most important activities of HVS has been the initiation, organization and

sponsorship of seminars, summer schools, workshops, symposia, training courses and national

and international conferences in Hungary. These events have been arranged with international

lecturers with usually 60 to 400 participants.

Members of the HVS meet regularly and the scientific meetings are jointly organized with the

VPTA of REPS. Besides scientific presentations, at these meetings members receive

information about current national and international vacuum events based on reports of the

participants. Other topics such as industrial and educational progress are occasionally referred

too. In the last decade the HVS has continued to represent Hungary in IUVSTA. It does this in

close co-operation with the VPTA of REPS. Since most of the members are participating in both

organizations this is a straightforward matter at present.


Conference Chair

Prof. József Gyulai

Current and Previous Positions 2013– Professor Emeritus, Department of Electronic Devices,

Budapest University of Economy and Technology

2005 University of Osaka, Japan: guest professor

1998–2004 Director, Research Institute for Technical Physics

and Material Science

1993–1995 Head, Zoltán Bay Institute for Material Science and

Technology

1992–1998 Director, Research Institute for Material Science

1989–1998 Chair, Department of Experimental Physics, Budapest University of

Technology

1988–2000 Visiting professor, Friedrich-Alexander University - Erlangen & Research

associate at Fraunhofer Institut für Integrierte Schaltungen-B, Erlangen, adding up 5 yrs

1985, 1990 Ecole Normale Supérieure, Guest professor/researcher

1981–1985 Cornell University, Guest professor/researcher, adding up 2 yrs

1984–1989 Head, Department of Physics, Research Institute for Microelectronics,

Central Research Institute for Physics, Budapest

1970–1979 Head, Ion Implantation Program, Central Research Institute for Physics of

the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Budapest

1969–1980 Research associate at California Institute of Technology, EE Department,

adding up 3 yrs.

Fields of Scholarship

Materials science

Technology of semiconductors

Ion implantation

Nanomaterials

Nanotechnology

Honours and Awards

2015 – Honorary medal of International Conference on Radiation Effect on Materials

(REM)

2014 – Doctor Honoris Causa (Pannon University, Hungary)

2013 – Jedlik Award Honoris Causa

2012 – Doctor Honoris Causa (University of Miskolc, Hungary)

2009 – Medal of the Eötvös Loránd Physical Society, Hungary

2004 – Middle Cross, Order of Merit, Republic of Hungary

2003 – Prima-Award

2003 – Founding Member (1975), Bohmische Physical Society (USA)

1993 – Széchenyi-Award

1984 – Academy Award, by the Presiduum of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences


Conference Co-Chair

Dr. Béla Pécz

Education and degrees

1985 – Diploma in Physics at the Roland Eötvös University, Budapest, Hungary

1993 – Ph.D., Hungarian Academy of Sciences

2004 – D.Sc. Hungarian Academy of Sciences

Current and Previous Positions 2013– Head of the Thin Film Physics Laboratory

2004–2013 Deputy director Thin Film Physics Laboratory

2000–2004 Head of the Thin Film Physics Laboratory

1992–2000 Senior research fellow at the Thin Film Physics Laboratory

Research topics Transmission Electron Microscopy, Ion milling of samples for TE

SiC on Si and contacts to SiC, III-nitrides, Defects in semiconductors

Honours and Awards

2013 – OTKA Ipolyi Arnold prize

2011 – Prize of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences

2007 – Bolyai Medal, Hungarian Academy of Sciences

2000 – György Szigeti Award of the Hungarian Physical Society

1997 – Award of the Hungarian Society of Electron Microscopists

1996 – Award of the György Ferenczi Foundation

1993 – Outstanding Young Investigator of the Academy


Preliminary Program Schedule

Day 1 (Sunday)

17:00– Registration & Welcome Reception

Day 2 (Monday)

9:00–13:00 Opening & Plenary Lectures & Coffee Break

13:00–15:00 Lunch

15:00–18:00 Oral & Poster Sessions & Coffee Break

Day 3 (Tuesday)

9:00–13:00 Oral Sessions & Coffee Break

13:00–15:00 Lunch


Day 4 (Wednesday)

9:00–13:00 Oral Sessions & Coffee Break

13:00–15:00 Lunch


20:00– Conference Dinner

Day 5 (Thursday)

9:00–13:00 Oral Sessions & Closing Remarks & Coffee Break

13:00–15:00 Lunch


Conference Venue

The conference venue is the ELTE University Congress Center (UCCb. Eötvös Loránd Tudományegyetem (ELTE University) is the oldest university in the country, and also the largest and most diversified. Located in the fast growing and modern South-Buda side of the capital, the University

Congress Center opened its doors in 2000. The 5.500 square meter air-conditioned location is

one of the largest convention facilities in the country. Its Congress Centre is home to a wide

variety of conferences and business events from time to time. Corporate dos, trade events, fairs

and exhibits are a regular occurrence at this centre as it is equipped with a complete range of

conference facilities and state-of-the-art technology.

The UCC is situated app. 30 kms from the airport, it can be easily reached by public transportation from Budapest downtown and by car as well. There is a huge parking area around the Congress Center. Direct access by public transportation: tram number 4 and 6 serving 24/24 a day.

From Distance Duration Fee

Budapest Liszt

Ferenc International

Airport

20 km 30 min (by taxi)

40-60 min (shuttle bus)

~25 EUR (by taxi)

~4 EUR (shuttle bus)

City Centre 3 km 30 min (by walk)

10 min (by public

transport)

Budapest Keleti (Eastern) Railway Station

6 km 30 min (by public

transport)

Budapest Nyugati (Western) Railway Station

6 km 25 min (by public

transport)


Facilities

The 50 air-conditioned rooms, most benefiting from natural light, and boasting modern

technical equipment, coupled with well-trained staff, guarantee the success of any conference

or event. The largest conference room has a maximum capacity of 700 people and thanks to its

atmosphere and other excellent features, it can host an exhibition and provide catering for

participants at the same time.


About the candidate country and city

Hungary, at the heart of Europe

Hungary is a country at the heart of Europe, but it is certainly different too in so many ways!

While not large in terms of population (it has only 10 million inhabitants) Hungary has a

wealth of culture and history, complemented by a language so completely different from

its neighbours that almost no shared words exist! It can be said that ours is a land of great

contrasts.

Hungary is landlocked like its neighbours Austria, Slovakia and Serbia though it still deserves

the nickname "land of waters", as it holds the largest lake in Europe (lake Balaton) and is

crossed by mighty rivers which divide and define its regions. Even its capital city is split by the

Danube river, with Buda on the Western side and Pest on the Eastern bank. As well as water

to cool off in, Hungary can be the perfect place to keep warm, as it is located over a very active

geo-thermic area and has over a thousand thermal water springs and the second largest

thermal lake in the world for bathing (lake Hévíz). "Taking the waters" for relaxation or as

clinical treatments, is an important part of the Hungarian culture.

Culture and the people of Hungary also show great variety. Traditions and regional customs

have developed in all aspects of everyday life from food to music and dance, and from clothing

to decor. These lifestyles have been kept alive through the ages, though of course the modern

world and all innovations in communication and conveniences are not lacking here. Larger

cities and especially Budapest are powerhouses of new ideas in all aspects of business and

even leisure .One example of this is the phenomenon of the wave of ruin bars that have

brought vibrant youthful stylish nightlife out of urban stagnation.

Finally, while Hungary may seem so far from our everyday life, it is actually closer to the

rest of Europe than one might think and can be reached in a variety of ways. Most

international flights of conventional and budget airlines come to Budapest Liszt

Ferenc Airport, just 30 minutes' drive from the capital. It is also just 3 hours' drive from

Vienna, and even less by train. Budapest can even be visited as part of a Danube river cruise.

As a member of the European Union since 2004, no specific visas are required for those

arriving from within Schengen countries. It really is so easy to experience the Hungarians'

love for life!

For more information please check:

Image movie of Hungary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Qred09I2FA

Official website of Hungary: http://gotohungary.com

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Qred09I2FA

http://gotohungary.com/


Weather

The weather in Budapest is definitely not boring.

Since Hungary lies in the temperate zone, four

seasons follow each other in constant cycle.

Hungary has a continental climate, hot summers

with low overall humidity levels but frequent rain

showers and mildly cold snowy winters. June in

Budapest can get hot during the daytime.

However, there can be a lot of rain during this

month. The weather tends to get better in the

evening and night. The average maximum temperature of Budapest may rise up to 24°C

(75°F) and the average minimum temperature can be as low as 14°C (57°F).

Visa

As of May 1, 2002 Hungary is part of the European Union, and everyone entering the country

is required to have a valid passport. American, Canadian and EU passport holders can stay in

Hungary for up to 90 days without a visa, as long as the passport is valid for at least three

months beyond the visit.

Hungary is a member of the Schengen Treaty Area; therefore a valid Schengen visa can be

used to travel to Hungary as well.

Security and safety

In case of any emergency situations in Hungary you have to dial (toll free) 112. In terms of

criminality, Hungary statistically belongs to the countries that are moderately infected by

crime. The risk to become a victim, however, is not bigger or not smaller than in any other

European countries. Tourists can be affected mainly by pickpockets and beggars.

For EU citizens a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is available from health

centres and it covers for most medical care, and it covers mainly the emergency treatments.

Visitors of the conference are recommended to ensure themselves with valid healthcare

coverage or insurance for the time spent in Hungary.

Money and shopping

Hungarian currency is HUF (Ft, Forint). Current exchange rates (as of January 2018: 1 €=

309 HUF, 1 $= 250 HUF).

You can find ATMs everywhere in Budapest. ATMs are accepting most of the credit and debit

cards: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Eurocard, JCB, and Diners Club. Most hotels,

restaurants and petrol stations accept credit/debit cards – sometimes except American

Express. Smaller shops usually only accept cash. The acceptance of traveller’s cheques is not

universal.

It is easy to change money at banks, hotels, post offices, tourist offices, travel agencies and

private exchange offices. Some places (hotels, restaurants, shops) accept €/$ cash too, but the

actual change rate can differ from the banks’ up to 10%.


Hungary is still somewhat cheaper than most Western European countries. Restaurants are

usually open from 11am to 12 pm; pubs open till 2-4am. Shopping centres are open from

10am to 9pm. Tipping is expected in restaurants and pubs if the service is not included in the

check; 10-15% tip is most welcomed.

The value added tax (ÁFA) is in general 27% and covers the purchase of all new goods. Tourist

tax (IFA) is to be paid for each night in hotels/hostels. The amount differs in cities and hotels.

In 2018 IFA is around 500HUF (1,6€) /person/night but it might go up to 4% of the room

price.

Basic information about Hungary

Official language: Hungarian (magyar)

Population: 9.8 million

Area: 93.030 km2

Time zone: GMT +1

Electricity: 230V/50Hz

Political status: parliamentary republic

Largest religion: Christian

Budapest gives you more

Explore by day, discover by night! But be warned, Budapest has lot more for you, than you may

expect. So prepare to open a treasure chest of wonderful experiences!

Budapest is one of the few cities which provide its visitors with numerous historic buildings,

amazing sights, a large selection of different activities, vast cultural experiences,

distinctive natural landscapes and relaxing spas.

Not to mention an incredibly vibrant nightlife, that ranges from elegant, luxurious

restaurants, chic clubs in gorgeous palaces to cool 'ruin pubs' in hidden

courtyards. Discover a variety of surprises at the same time as discovering yourself. The

Danube is a lively stage for magnificent views and bridges, where you can let your mind

wander as thousands of lights become a fascinating display every night.

Pampering yourself comes naturally in more than 12 thermal baths in the biggest spa

town in the world. High culture surrounds you, whether you decide to visit the stunning

Opera house, the brand-new Budapest Music Center, the stylish concert hall in the Palace of

Arts or the classical Franz Liszt Academy of Music, a pearl of Art Nouveau. High culture at

surprisingly low prices. More than 70 museums and exhibition centers offer remarkable

educational and cultural experiences. Budapest - the city of water by the water - impresses with

its diversity, timeless beauty, historic spirit and surprising versatility.


Some festivals and cultural events of June:

Budapest Wagner Days: The twelve-year history of this opera festival has seen the

staged performances of every great opera of Wagner. Each season featured performers

regarded as the best interpreters of Wagner’s art.

Budapest Summer Festival: The 3-month cultural festival offers concerts,

opera, ballet, musicals, dance performances, children programs throughout the

summer within a romantic, outdoor setting.

Night of Museums: An international festival that has been part of June events

for a couple of years now. Visitors can hop from museum to museum using the special

bus service.

Budapest and its attractions regularly win international awards - just to mention one: at Condé

Nast Traveller it won the award for the best European city. According to CNN, Budapest has

the most beautiful market hall and tram line in the world, and Lonely Planet thinks the

best bar in the world is in this city, too. Yet Budapest has even more to offer… not to mention

the unforgettable memories you will make in this city. Browse through the following pages and

prepare to be surprised!

Budapest is considered to be a financial hub in Central Europe. It also plays an important role

in the science and technology sector: Budapest is home to the headquarters of the European

Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) and the first foreign office of the China

Investment Promotion Agency (CIPA).

For more information please check:

Budapest from the sky: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcpCUmdqqAg

Official website of Budapest: http://budapest.gotohungary.com/

River Danube and the Parliament

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcpCUmdqqAg

http://budapest.gotohungary.com/


Chain Bridge with Castle Hill Fisherman’s Bastion

Heroes' Square Opera House

Synagogue St. Stephen’s Basilica


Proposed Social/Cultural Events

Opera House – Behind-the-scenes Visit

The opera house in Budapest stands as one of the most

beautiful Neo-Renaissance buildings in Europe. The

Budapest Opera House opened in 1884, and quickly

became one of the most prestigious musical institutions

in Europe. Many important artists performed here,

including Gustav Mahler, who was also the director for

three seasons.

The Budapest Opera House is considered to be

amongst the best opera houses in the world in terms of

its acoustics, and has an auditorium that seats 1200

people.

Take a behind-the-scenes tour with us throughout the

building, sneak into the costumes’ room, enjoy a mini

opera performance and chill out in the Opera Cafe with

nice cup of coffee and a delicious dessert.

Wine Tasting / Nimrod Kovacs Winery or Hernyak Winery, Etyek

Meet and taste the best of Hungary’s wines produced by a top local winemaker, Nimrod

Kovacs or Take a cosy trip to chill out at Buda’s most relaxing winery and taste their top wine

selection served with home-made Hungarian bakery and cheese plate.


We look forward to welcoming

ICTF-18 at Budapest in 2020!

Contact us:

Hungarian Vacuum Society (HVS)

https://www.kfki.hu/elftvakuum/index_e

n.html

President: Prof. József Gyulai

Center of Energy Research

H-1121 Budapest, Konkoly Thege M. str.

29-33

Akadémiai Kiadó Zrt. |AKCongress

H-1117 Budapest, Prielle K. str. 21–35.

Phone: (+36 1) 464 8224

www.akademiai.com

Additional information regarding the ICTF bids.

Questions Based on the input from the TFD the following questions were sent to the four bidding vacuum societies.

1. Question 1: Please clarify what the registration fee includes. You can think about coffee breaks,

lunches (format : sandwich, full, ...) , social events, conference dinner, and other additional

information (USB stick, book of abstracts, ...).

2. Question 2: Satellite conferences : some proposals make it clear that ICTF18 will be joined with

other conferences. Please specify somewhat more details. What number of attendees are involved

in these satellite conference(s) ? What is the scientific topic ? Elaborate on the visibility of ICTF18

amongst these satellite conferences ?

3. Question 3: Do you plan to publish conference proceedings ? If so, in what format (book, journal) ?

If so, is there a peer-reviewing process ?

On the following pages you’ll find the answers by each society.

Answers from the Hungarian Vacuum Society (mail by Gyulai József received on March 16th 16:55)

Question 1.The conference registration fee covers or includes:

• permission to attend all scientific sessions,

• official conference documentation (printed program book, electronic abstract book)

• conference bag with complete conference material (bag, pen, notebook, name badge any

other sponsor material)

• coffee breaks, lunches: i.e., 4 lunches (hot buffet with beverages and coffee), 7 coffee breaks

(pastries, soft drinks, tea, coffee)

• admission to the Welcome Reception (finger food, wine/beer, soft drinks, welcome drink)

• admission to the Conference Dinner

• 7-day Budapest travel card (valid for public transport)

• admission to the social programs (e.g., an organ concert, to be specified later)

• VAT (27%)

Question 2. We plan to organize the two conferences, ICTF-18 and JVC-17, completely united and none

of them would have a "satellite" character. According to this, the scientific topics are planned to cover

traditional topics of both conference series. We apologize that this information was omitted from the

submission bid.

The planned topics are (in alphabetic for the time being):

• Applied Surface Science

• Biointerfaces

• Electronic Materials and Processes

• Magnetic, Superconducting, and Multiferroic Thin Films

• Nanometer Structures

• Plasma Science & Technique

• Surface Science & Engineering

• Semiconductor, Dielectric, Ferroelectric, and Piezoelectric Thin Films

• Thin Film Growth Mechanisms and Models, New Approaches

• Thin Film Multilayers and Superlattices

• Thin Films for Optoelectronics, Nanoelectronics, Spintronics, and Batteries

• Thin Film Solar Cells: Inorganic, Organic, Perovskites, etc.

• Thin Film Sensors and Actuators

• Vacuum Science and Technique

The involved number of attendees is planned between 250 and 300. It is necessary to note, that there is

a substantial personal overlap among potential participants of these two conferences, especially, from

Central and Eastern European Countries.

Question 3. An Abstract book will be provided to the participants on USB stick. We can offer publication

of conference papers in an open access journal if there is a desire for it: Resolution and

Discovery http://akademiai.com/loi/2051

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