About

SAOG represents the Surface Science and Thin Films Community of Switzerland.

The SAOG group’s primary function is to organize the annual SAOG Meeting, a one-day symposium that focuses on the latest advancements in the fields of surface, interface, and nanoscale sciences.
Our meeting features a lineup of distinguished invited speakers (including four Nobel laureates to date) and contributed oral and poster presentations by up-and-coming researchers in the field.

In addition to the oral presentations, attendees can look forward to special highlights such as an exhibition by manufacturers of technical equipment and a poster session during lunch and coffee breaks. These activities provide valuable opportunities for participants to connect with industry professionals and fellow researchers, creating a dynamic atmosphere for learning and collaboration.

Join us at the SAOG Meeting to stay informed on the cutting-edge research and technology in surface, interface, and nanoscale sciences. We look forward to seeing you there!

Get in touch!

info@saog.ch

Organizing Committee

Karl-Heinz Ernst

SAOG President
Empa

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Pierre Brodard

heia fribourg

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Thomas Bürgi

U Genéve

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Paul Muralt

epf lausanne

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Bruno Schuler

empa

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Nicholas D. Spencer

eth zürich

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Heiko Wolf

ibm rüschlikon

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Mounir Mensi

epf lausanne

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Advisory Board

Marcella Iannuzzi

U zürich

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Greta Patzke​

U zürich​

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Lucio Isa

Eth zürich

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Ernst Meyer

u basel

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Past Meetings

Date Ed. Topic Invited Speakers Poster Prize
31.1.2025 39 The Science of Surfaces, Interfaces and Nanostructures R. Schlögel, K. Franke, L. Jeurgens, L. Hornekær 1st:  L. Lapeyre (Empa) 2nd: M. Debas (U Fribourg)
2.2.2024 38 The Science of Surfaces, Interfaces and Nanostructures E. Kumacheva, T. Hellweg, P. Tegeder, C. Ropers 1st:  K. Chen (U Zurich) 2nd: F. Paschke (IBM)
3.2.2023 37 The Science of Surfaces, Interfaces and Nanostructures H. Riel, P. Jelinek, J. Stähler, B. Palmer 1st: C. A. Marques (U Zurich) 2nd: N. Merino-Diez (Empa)
28.1.2022 Cancelled due to COVID  
31.1.2021 Cancelled due to COVID  
30.1.2020 36 The Science of Surfaces, Interfaces and Nanostructures S. Ceyer, A. Kühnle, M. Aeschlimann, E. Benetti  
31.1.2019 35 The Science of Surfaces, Interfaces and Nanostructures Ben Feringa, K. Domke, G. Dietler, A. Knoll 1st: S. Fatayer (IBM) 2nd: S. Siol (Empa)
1.2.2018 34 The Science of Surfaces, Interfaces and Nanostructures U. Diebold, C. Coperet, N. Scherrer, U. Meierhenrich 1st: A. Mairena 2nd: C. Schwemmer
31.1.2017 33 The Science of Surfaces, Interfaces and Nanostructures J. Sauer, L. Gross, J. Vörös, H.-P. Steinrück 1st: M. Di Giovannantonio 2nd: N. Pavliček
22.1.2016 32 The Science of Surfaces, Interfaces and Nanostructures J. Matsuo, M. Bonn, T. Jung, A. Hagfeldt
23.1.2015 31 The Science of Surfaces, Interfaces and Nanostructures M. Salmeron, M. Kovalenko, A. Wodtke, R. Garcia
25.1.2014 30 Evolution of Surface Science and Technologies – 30 Years of SAOG Sir R. Friend, N. Seeman, W.-D. Schneider, C. Wöll, A. Gölzhäuser, J. Stroscio
25.1.2013 29 Biomolecules and Surfaces M. Krishnan, S. Herminghaus, R. Zenobi, F. Stellacci
27.1.2012 28 Probing the Nanoscale J. Frenken, C. Gerber, U. Dürig, S. Pennycook
28.1.2011 27 Interfacial Science in Energy Conversion K. Wandelt, F. Nüesch, P. Novak, F. B. Prinz
23.1.2010 26 Spintronics and Photonics at Surfaces and Interfaces Albert Fert, G.-L. Bona, B. Pettinger, C. Renner
23. 1. 2009 25 25 Years of Surface Science and SAOG F. Besenbacher, H.-J. Freund, Y.-R. Shen, R. Hofmann, A. Baiker, L. Addadi, A. Fontcuberta i Morral, D. Bürgler
25. 1. 2008 24 Liquid Meets Solid M. Grunze, M. Heuberger, S. Jarvis, J. A. Hubbell
25. 1. 2007 23 Controlled Growth of Surface Nanostructures G. A. Somorjai, H. H. Brongersma, M. Kappes, L. Samuelson
20. 1. 2006 22 Functional Surfaces and Interfaces N. Bühler, G. Schmid, S. Weiner, M. Grätzel
21. 1. 2005 21 Advanced Nano Probe Techniques V. Vogel, E. Bauer, H. Brune, H. J. Hug
23.1.2004 20 New Trends in Surface Science Gerhard Ertl, R. Beck, M.R. Wertheimer, H. Fuchs
24.1.2003 19 Recent Advances in Applied Surface Spectroscopies A. Benninghoven, D. Briggs, J. Osterwalder, K.-H. Rieder
24.1.2002 18 Hard Coatings – Recent Developments of Various Processes and Applications E. Menthe, M. Loch, M. Berger, J. Patscheider
25.1.2001 17 Self Assembly on Surfaces – Molecular Architecture K. Müllen, R. Steiger, H. Vogel, M. Textor
27.1.2000 16 Surface Modification for Nano Process Technology J. Gobrecht, F. Marquis-Weible, U. T. Dürig, A. Perret
28.1.1999 15 Thin Films and Coatings J.-M. Dubois, J. T. Grant, R. Hauert, C. Hollenstein
22.1.1998 14 Imaging and Characterization of Surfaces N. D. Spencer, E. Meyer, D. Pohl, B. Hagenhoff
23.1.1997 13 New Developments in Surface Engineering Daniel Shechtman, R. G. Nuzzo, J. V. Wood, P. Barboux
25.1.1996 12 Nanotribology I. Hutchins, E. Meyer, J.-M. Georges, O. Marti
19.1.1995 11 Surface Engineering and Analysis of Biocompatible Materials B. Kasemo, P. Aebischer, M. Windler, P. Descouts
27.1.1994 10 Functional surfaces H. Oechsner, Y. Segui, N.D. Spencer
28.1.1993 9 Polymer Surfaces and Optical Methods T. M. Duc, K. J. Rüegg, P. Brüesch, T. Q. Nguyen
23.1.1992 8 Thin Films, Ceramics and Optics J.-E. Sundgren, N. Setter, F. Lévy
24.1.1991 7 Surface Physics in Switzerland: Instrumentation and Applications M. P. Seah
25.1.1990 6 New Developments in High Resolution Microscopy and Spectroscopy D. Pohl, R. v. Criegern
26.1.1989 5 Ceramics J. Novotny, J.F. Watts
27.1.1988 4 Deposition / Plasma Interaction – Ion Implantation E. Bergmann, J. C. Vickerman, J. Weber
28.1.1987 3 Electron-Optical Methods H. Seiler, A. Bourret
29.1.1986 2 UHV-Bound and Optical (non-UHV) Surface Analysis Methods L. Schlapbach, P. Brüesch, M. Hof
16.1.1985 1 Surface and Interface Analysis H. J. Güntherodt, H. J. Mathieu, H. W. Werner