International Symposium on Electrohydrodynamics & International Symposium on Non-Thermal Plasma
The joint symposium brings together the electrohydrodynamics and non-thermal plasma communities at McMaster University. The previous joint meeting was held in Otaru, Japan, in 2022.
Program, keynote, abstract submission and registration details will follow.
- Thermal EHD and two-phase heat transfer
- Plasma fundamentals, diagnostics and modelling
- EHD fundamentals, electroconvection and liquid properties
- Multiphase EHD, droplets, bubbles and electrospray
- EHD drying, particles and electrokinetic transport
- Plasma chemistry, catalysis, combustion and energy
- Plasma–liquid interactions and water treatment
- Plasma air pollution control and hazardous compounds
- Gas-discharge EHD, flow control and electrostatic precipitation
- Biological and biomedical plasma, agriculture and food
- Joint EHD and plasma industrial applications
For general inquiries, please contact the Chair:
Eligible applicants to submit an abstract submission include:
- Researchers
- Students and industry practitioners working in the symposium topics
Abstract templates for your submission can be downloaded at the following link.
The local committee will review the abstract submissions weekly and provide acknowledgement of receipt. Please note that acknowledgement is not acceptance.
To submit your abstract for consideration, please use the designated drive. Please follow the format indicated in submission template.
Drive password: ISEHD 2027 & ISNTP-15
Accepted abstracts will be available through individual, registration-linked participant access. No public abstract collection will be available.
Platform, eligibility and release timing to be announced.
Requirements for the full paper, including review, publication arrangements and submission instructions to follow.
Proposed submission deadline (subject to change): April 1, 2027
- Abstract submission opens: November 3, 2026
- Abstract deadline: December 15, 2026
- Notification of acceptance: January 30, 2027
- Early-bird registration deadline: December 15, 2026
- Full paper deadline: April 1, 2027
- Hotel block reservation cutoff (Sheraton Hamilton Hotel): April 23, 2027
- Symposium: May 25 – 28, 2027
| Category | Early-bird | Regular |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty/professional | $900 | $1,000 |
| Student | $700 | $800 |
| Accompanying guest | $250 | $250 |
HST (Ontario’s Harmonized Sales Tax) of 13% is included in the price. Tickets are in CAD.
- Students: Students will need to present their ID upon check in at the conference.
- Inclusions: The registration fee includes admission to all technical programs, coffee breaks, lunches, welcome reception, excursion and symposium dinner. Each participant will receive a symposium kit including a bag, notepad, pen, etc.
- Optional activities and guest entitlements/prices: TBA
Please note that the official registration form only accepts credit card as form of payment.
If you require an alternate form of payment, please fill out an invoice payment request form for the local organizing committee. Alternative payment options include EFT payments, wire payments, online banking bill payments and cheques.
- More than 60 days notice: 80%
- 30-60 days inclusive notice: 50%
- Fewer than 30 days notice: No refund
Please note: a registration may be transferred to someone from the same institution or organization with advance notice to the organizers.
The conference program will include eight distinguished lectures, including the ISEHD Jen-Shih Chang Lecture Award and ISNTP Award lectures.
| Day | Provisional outline |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, May 25 | Arrival day: Conference starts at 10 a.m. with guest speakers followed by technical sessions. Welcome reception at 5 p.m. on campus at the Phoenix. |
| Wednesday, May 26 | Conference starts at 8:30 a.m. with guest speakers followed by technical sessions with student poster sessions at lunch. |
| Thursday, May 27 | Conference starts at 8:30 a.m. with guest speakers followed by technical sessions. At 5 p.m. Niagara excursion and conference dinner. |
| Friday, May 28 | Conference start at 8:30 a.m. with guest speakers followed by technical sessions. Conference closing. |
2027 recipients to be announced.
ISEHD Jen-Shih Chang Lecture Award:
Contributions to electrohydrodynamics.
Past recipients
| Year | Recipient | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Pierre Atten | CNRS / Grenoble Electrical Engineering Laboratory, France |
| 2014 | Jerzy Mizeraczyk | Gdynia Maritime University, Poland |
| 2017 | Kazimierz Adamiak | Western University, Canada |
| 2019 | Keping Yan | Zhejiang University, China |
| 2022 | Seiji Kanazawa | Oita University, Japan |
| 2025 | Kuniko Urashima | Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT),Japan |
ISNTP Award:
Contributions to non-thermal plasma science, technology and applications.
Past recipients:
- Prof. Keping Yan (2026)
- Prof. Akira Mizuno (2024)
- Dr. Young-Hoon Song (2024)
- Prof. Gerald Touchard (2022)
Coming soon.
Oral presentations of 15 minutes, including questions.
Coming soon: Poster size, mounting and presentation file requirements.
Join us at Convocation Hall at McMaster University.
Located on the second floor of University Hall:
University Hall, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Parking information to come.
McMaster University residences
Stay at the heart of the symposium. All on-campus rooms include air-conditioning, complimentary Wi-Fi, bed linens, towels, shampoo and soap.
Booking method: TBA
| Residence | Room | Rate per night (CAD) |
|---|---|---|
| Peter George Centre for Living & Learning (PGCLL) | Single room: 1 double bed, private washroom (limited availability) | $99 |
| Double suite: 2 bedrooms with 1 double bed each, shared washroom (max. 4 adults) | $180 | |
| Quad suite: 2 bedrooms with 2 double beds each, shared washroom (max. 4 adults) | $270 | |
| Les Prince Hall | Single room: 1 twin bed, private washroom | $96 |
| Double room: 2 twin beds, ensuite washroom | $153 | |
| Signature Executive Suites (Brandon Hall and Bates Residence) | Queen bed, kitchenette with dishware and cookware, private washroom, Wi-Fi and parking for 1 vehicle; 2-night minimum | $205 |
- PGCLL is McMaster’s main conference hub, with a 24-hour Guest Service Centre, common lounges on each floor, full kitchenettes, a 3rd-floor games room and the Great Room.
- Les Prince Hall overlooks Cootes Paradise and faces Ron Joyce Stadium.
- Signature Executive Suites suit speakers, VIP guests and longer stays.
- Parking: discounted visitor parking in Lots G and H, $8/day on weekends and $12/day on weekdays (current rates).
Sheraton Hamilton Hotel
- Room: Traditional King or Queen-Queen
- Rate: $169 CAD per night, single or double occupancy, plus 13% HST and 4% Municipal Accommodation Tax
- Internet: Complimentary high-speed internet
- Parking: $19.95 per car per night
- How to book: Book your own room using the dedicated web link (TBA) and toll-free number provided when you register.
- Check in/check out: 3 p.m./ 12 p.m.
- Reservation cutoff: Friday, April 23, 2027
Contact
- General inquiries: Prof. James S. Cotton
- Abstract submissions: Ahijit Banerjee
- Registration and payment: Kelton Friedrich
- Accessibility resources: Visit the Accessibility Hub