Interfaces are at the heart of a wealth of challenging problems in today's soft matter science, from friction and lubrication to charged surfaces and “smart” functional layers requiring novel syntheses. Additionally, many non-equilibrium systems give rise to spontaneous mobility of particles and droplets without the need for an external action. All of these systems, by virtue of their grouping under the heading of “soft”, typically bear the signatures of thermal fluctuations and Brownian motion.

In this context, we are excited to invite young researchers (PhD students and postdocs) to participate in this summer school focused on the above-listed topics.

The confirmed invited lecturers are:

• David Andelman (Tel Aviv Univ.),
• Catherine Barentin (ILM Lyon),
• Marie-Pierre Krafft (ICS Strasbourg),
• Corinna Maass (Univ. Twente),
• Emmanuelle Rio (LPS Orsay),
• Ralf P. Richter (Univ. Leeds),
• Thomas Salez (LOMA Bordeaux)

The ISM school will take place in the beautiful setting of Les Houches school of physics, above the Chamonix valley and with full view on the Mont Blanc mountains.

Pre-registration to the school is now open (use the "Registration" button in the left column). The number of participants is limited to 50.

Participation fees are 720 euros (VAT included), covering housing in single room for the week, all meals from sunday evening to friday noon and coffee breaks.

Payment can only be made via the following link:

https://dr11.azur-colloque.fr/inscription/en/321/inscription

If you are paying by bank transfer, please specify ISM School 2005 as the reference for your transfer.

There are no refunds of registration fees except in the following two cases, on presentation of supporting documents: failure to obtain a visa and medical reasons.

Attendees will have the opportunity to present their research during poster sessions organized after lectures. If you wish to present a poster, please use the "Submit a poster" button in the left column.