European Workshop on Atmospheric Dust
Organised by the Dust Doctoral Network (Dust-DN)
20–22 April 2026 · Cyprus (venue to be confirmed)
Overview
The European Workshop on Atmospheric Dust will bring together researchers, scientists, and stakeholders working on all aspects of mineral dust, from its physical and chemical properties to its impacts on climate, health, and renewable energy.
Organised by the Dust Doctoral Network (Dust-DN), the workshop aims to provide a forum for exchanging knowledge, discussing recent scientific advances, and identifying new collaboration opportunities within the European dust research community.
The event will include presentations from the Dust-DN doctoral candidates and invited experts, sessions on key scientific themes, and opportunities for networking and future cooperation. Detailed information on the programme, abstract submission, and registration will be announced on this page.
Announcements & Updates
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Second Announcement – Abstract Submission Now Open
The online submission form is now available. Authors are invited to submit their abstracts.
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First Announcement – Call for Abstracts
Key dates, submission details, and workshop objectives.
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Programme
The detailed programme will be announced in early 2026.
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Practical Information – Venue & Travel
Venue, accommodation, and travel details will be published closer to the event.
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Key Topics
Contributions are invited across dust science, with emphasis on:
- Fundamentals of dust microphysical properties and processes
- Dust source regions and their influence on atmospheric dust properties
- Socio-economic impacts of dust
- Dust in the global climate system
Call for Abstracts & Registration
Call for Abstracts
Abstracts must be submitted exclusively through the online form accessible at the link below.
- Prepare your abstract as plain text (maximum 300 words).
- Include the title, author names, and affiliations in the form fields.
Deadline for submission: 1 December 2025 (23:59 EET)
✏️ Submit Abstract
Registration
Registration will open in February 2026. Information on fees, venue, and accommodation will be provided here.
Opens February 2026
Committees
The First European Workshop on Atmospheric Dust is coordinated by the Dust Doctoral Network (Dust-DN) and supported by an international scientific committee representing leading research institutions in the field of dust and atmospheric science.
Local Organising Committee (LOC)
- Dr. Konstantinos Fragkos – The Cyprus Institute, Cyprus (Chair)
- Prof. Franco Marenco – The Cyprus Institute, Cyprus
- Mr. Spyros Christou – The Cyprus Institute, Cyprus
- Ms. Eleni Kolintziki – The Cyprus Institute, Cyprus
- Ms. Semontee Deb – The Cyprus Institute, Cyprus
- Mr. Kenneth Tschorn – The Cyprus Institute, Cyprus
- Mr. Zuhir Bona – The Cyprus Institute, Cyprus
- Ms. Sai Amritha Kuttippurath – University of Reading, UK
- Mr. Francesco Moncada – Barcelona Supercomputing Center, Spain
Scientific Committee (SC)
- Prof. Helen Drace – University of Reading, UK
- Prof. Carlos Pérez García-Pando – Barcelona Supercomputing Center, Spain
- Dr. Eleni Marinou – National Observatory of Athens, Greece
- Prof. Konrad Kandler – Technical University of Darmstadt, Germany
- Dr. Konstantinos Fragkos – The Cyprus Institute, Cyprus
- Prof. Franco Marenco – The Cyprus Institute, Cyprus