Topical Research Meeting on Physics in Food Manufacturing January 2017 Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, UK.

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1 Handbook Topical Research Meeting on Physics in Food Manufacturing 9 10 January 2017 Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, UK

2 Contact information Joanne Hemstock Conferences Organiser - Institute of Physics joanne.hemstock@iop.org Direct tel: +44 (0) Mobile: +44 (0) Claire Garland Conferences Manager - Institute of Physics claire.garland@iop.org Tel: +44 (0) Mobile: +44 (0) IOP Conferences conferences@iop.org Tel: +44 (0) The Institute of Physics Conference team will be on-site for the duration of the event to assist participants with any enquiries and to support the overall running of the event. The conferences team will be located at the conference registration desk in the Cantor Building Foyer. If you encounter any problems during the event, please report them to the registration desk as soon as possible. The conferences team will make every effort to rectify the issue as soon as possible. Committee Professor Roger Eccleston, NCEFE, Sheffield Hallam University (Chair) John Bows, PepsiCo Alex Brabbs, Institute of Physics Jayne Brookman, KTN Anne Crean, Institute of Physics Robert Farr, Unilever Jaspreet Kular, EPSRC Anke Lohmann, KTN John Melrose, Jacobs Douwe Egbert John Navas, IOP Publishing Gold sponsor Disclaimer The Institute of Physics, Sheffield Hallam University and their approved representatives cannot take responsibility for any accident, loss or damage to participants or their property during the conference. Topical Research Meeting on Physics in Food Manufacturing, Sheffield Hallam University, 9-10 January

3 Location The conference will be held at the Sheffield Hallam University City Campus. All presentations will be held in the 9130 Lecture Theatre which is situated on the first floor of the Cantor Building. The exhibition, catering and posters will be located in the Cantor Building Foyer on the ground floor. The conference dinner will take place at Hallam View Restaurant in the Owen Building a short walk from the Cantor. On arrival, delegates should register at the Cantor Building. Conference Cantor Building Arundel Street Sheffield S1 2NU Conference dinner Hallam View Restaurant Level 6, Owen Building Howard Street Sheffield S1 1WB For information on the venues, visit the Sheffield Hallam University website at A campus map highlighting the conference areas can found on the next page and also online at Travel For travel information, visit Accommodation Accommodation is not included in your registration fee and delegates are expected to make their own arrangements. Sheffield Hallam University has secured preferential rates with local hotels. All rooms are held on an online system, allowing you to book and secure your own accommodation using either pro-forma invoices or credit/debit cards. Please note that availability and rates were subject to change from 2 December To book accommodation for this event, visit: 2 Topical Research Meeting on Physics in Food Manufacturing, Sheffield Hallam University, 9-10 January 2017

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5 Registration Registration will be located in the Cantor Building Foyer and will be open during the following times: Date Times Location Monday 9 January 09:00 18:30 Cantor Building Foyer Tuesday 10 January 09:00 16:30 Cantor Building Foyer On arrival, each participant will receive a delegate pack containing a pen and pad, programme and a name badge. Please wear your badge at all times because this will help with security, catering and enable you to identify your fellow delegates. Replacement badges can be issued at the registration desk. Payment The organiser reserves the right to refuse admission to any participants who has failed to pay their registration fee in full prior to the start of the event. Notice board A notice board will be available in the Foyer area. Participants should check the board for the latest programme updates and conference information. Programme For the latest programme information, please refer to A print copy of the programme will be included in your delegate pack which will be given to you upon arrival at the event. The abstracts will be available in digital format only and can be downloaded from the website at Catering Refreshments, lunches and conference dinner are included in the registration fee and are served at set times during the conference programme. Monday 9 January Times Location Arrival refreshments 09:00 10:30 Cantor Building Foyer Lunch 12:30 13:30 Cantor Building Foyer Afternoon refreshments 15:00 15:30 Cantor Building Foyer Conference dinner 19:00 21:30 Hallam View Restaurant, Owen Building Tuesday 10 January Times Location Arrival refreshments 09:00 09:30 Cantor Building Foyer Mid-morning refreshments 11:00 11:30 Cantor Building Foyer Lunch 13:00 14:00 Cantor Building Foyer Afternoon refreshments 15:45 16:25 Cantor Building Foyer Participants with dietary requirements are asked to notify the conference office by prior to their arrival. It will not be possible to provide an alternative menu unless prior notification has been received. Please joanne.hemstock@iop.org if you have any queries. 4 Topical Research Meeting on Physics in Food Manufacturing, Sheffield Hallam University, 9-10 January 2017

6 Sheffield Hallam University facilities Internet and ICT Delegates will be provided with a username and password to access the WiFi at registration. This can be used throughout the Campus. Instructions are issued with the usernames and passwords. Cloakroom The venue does not facilitate a manned cloakroom. Coat rails will be available on the ground floor of the Cantor Building. A luggage storage room will also be available throughout the conference, please visit the IOP registration desk should you wish to make use of this storage facility. All goods left in these areas are left at the owner's risk and neither the IOP nor Sheffield Hallam University accept any liability for any loss or damage to personal goods. Prayer and contemplation facilities A multi-faith centre is available in the Owen Building (Level 2). Banking facilities There are two cash machines on campus, one inside the main entrance to the University on Level 5, outside the Peak Theatre and one on Level 2 of the Owen Building in the Heartspace. There are also numerous banks in the city centre, just a short walk from the University. On-site catering outlets There is a café in the Cantor Building selling snacks and drinks. There are also several places to eat close by; on Arundel Street there are two cafés Fusion and Tamper, selling coffee, light meals, cakes and snacks. Photography There will be a photographer at the event who will take general pictures of the conference and exhibition for distribution to participants post-event. If you would like us to remove any pictures that identify you, your company or your work/presentation, please joanne.hemstock@iop.org Topical Research Meeting on Physics in Food Manufacturing, Sheffield Hallam University, 9-10 January

7 Information for presenters Oral presentations Presenters are asked to prepare their talks to match the allocated times which will be rigidly enforced. Presenters should allow time for both a formal presentation and questions within the time allocated in the programme: Invited: 40 minutes formal presentation plus up to 5 minutes for questions Oral: 15 minutes formal presentation plus up to 3 minutes for questions The lecture theatre is equipped with the following audio-visual equipment: Data projector and screen Networked computer (windows) Lectern and microphone If you require any additional equipment, please claire.garland@iop.org Speakers are requested to bring their presentation on a USB memory stick in windows PowerPoint or.pdf format and preload it onto the PC/laptop located in the lecture theatre. To optimise compatibility, particularly for the inclusion of multimedia components, speakers should include the original files so that it can be re-embedded if necessary. Direct connection of personal laptops (with set up in the break prior to the corresponding session) is an acceptable, but not preferred alternative. Mac users should ensure that they bring the correct connection cable (VGA) with them. Poster presentations Posters will be on display throughout the conference in the Cantor Foyer area. If you are presenting a poster please ensure that you display your poster on the board number that matches your poster number in the programme. Posters can be mounted from 10:30 on Monday 9 January and must be removed by 17:00 on Tuesday 10 January. Fixing material will be supplied. Posters must be no larger than A0 in size (118.9 x 84.1cm / 46.8 x 33.1 inches), in a portrait format. If your poster does not fit within these dimensions, we cannot guarantee it will be displayed. Posters must be prepared in advance of the conference as it will not be possible to print posters on-site. Digital poster display There will be the opportunity for posters to be displayed on screens at the venue. If you would like to include your poster in this digital display please a pdf of your poster to claire.garland@iop.org by 6 January Topical Research Meeting on Physics in Food Manufacturing, Sheffield Hallam University, 9-10 January 2017

8 Exhibition A table top exhibition will run alongside the conference on Monday 9 and Tuesday 10 January. Exhibition times Monday 9 January: 12:30 18:00 Tuesday 10 January: 11:00 14:00 Exhibitors Anton Paar Anton Paar produces high-precision measuring and laboratory instruments for industry and research. It is the world leader in the field of Rheometry and in the measurement of Density and Concentration. Other areas of specialty are: Food Testing, Viscometry, Polarimetry, Refractometry, Chemical and Mechanical Surface and Nanostructure Analysis. Jacobs Douwe Egberts A global coffee & tea company, serving consumers in more than 100 countries through iconic brands including: Jacobs, Tassimo, Moccona, Senseo, L OR, Douwe Egberts, Kenco, Pilao & Gevalia Cambridge Consultants Cambridge Consultants creates and delivers breakthrough products and services for clients worldwide from blue-chip companies to start-ups. Our 700 engineers, scientists, mathematicians and designers help clients derisk and commercialise novel technologies giving valuable competitive edge. Topical Research Meeting on Physics in Food Manufacturing, Sheffield Hallam University, 9-10 January

9 Safety and security Personal property Sheffield Hallam University and the Institute of Physics do not accept responsibility for the loss of or damage to personal property. Visitors are advised to keep personal possessions with them. Fire alarm procedure In the unlikely event of a fire, a continuous siren alarm will sound. On hearing the alarm, please make your way to the nearest emergency exit. Follow instructions given by the security staff or fire marshals immediately. Please leave the building in an orderly manner. Do not re-enter the building until instructed to do so by security. An intermittent siren is an alert signal. Be prepared to evacuate at any time should the signal change to a continuous tone. DO NOT use the lifts. First aid If you fall ill or injure yourself during the conference, please report the incident to a staff member who will call a trained first-aider. In case of serious injury, paramedics will be called. Security In the event of an emergency you can contact the University security team by dialling 888 from any internal phone or +44 (0) from a mobile. Please contact University security in case of emergency before contacting emergency services. Smoking In accordance with government legislation smoking is not permitted in any building, temporary enclosed structure or substantially enclosed space outside of buildings. Behaviour and conduct The Institute of Physics and Sheffield Hallam University reserve the right to charge in full for loss or damage to University property. Whilst on the Sheffield Hallam University site, all guests should show respect that this is a working environment. 8 Topical Research Meeting on Physics in Food Manufacturing, Sheffield Hallam University, 9-10 January 2017

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