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The UK Surface Analysis Forum

A society for scientists from academia and industry with a common interest in the techniques and applications of surface analysis
 

The UK Surface Analysis Forum (UKSAF) is a society for scientists from academia and industry with a common interest in the techniques and applications of surface analysis. It meets twice yearly, in January and July, to discuss the latest research and issues of interest to the surface analysis community and to exchange views on current trends. In addition to these regular meetings the group collaborates with other scientific and industrial groups to promote and communicate the vital role played by surface analysis in both industry and academia.

Although the society is based in the UK, membership is open to all and we encourage participants from institutions outside the UK. To join the group, simply register and attend the next meeting.

We are always keen to hear from researchers using surface analytical tools and especially about new advances in techniques and methods.  If you are interested in hosting or speaking at one of our meetings, please contact the UKSAF Chair, or any committee member with an overview/abstract so this can be considered for future meetings.

Next Meeting: 7th January 2026 - University College London (UCL)

General theme: Experiment, Theory and Artificial Intelligence

Registration can be made online - Click here

Payment should be in GBP Sterling in advance. We now charge a single registration fee. 

There is no meeting fee for invited speakers, whilst the meeting fee for students and unemployed/retired members is discounted.

VAT receipts cannot be provided as there is NO VAT content in the costs of the meeting.

 

 

UKSAF Winter 2026 Meeting

7th January 2026

Venue: Department of Chemistry, University College London

There’s now less than a month to go before the UKSAF Winter 2026 Meeting! So this is just a friendly reminder to register. Click the link below to register now and secure your place. There are limited spaces available, so don’t delay and miss out!

See below for more speakers and their talk titles. The final full programme will be distributed shortly before the meeting.

Register here!

Johannes Lischner, Imperial College London
“Understanding core-electron binding energies at metal oxide surfaces from first principles”

Karen Syres, University of Lancashire
“Ionic liquid-modified perovskite films for enhanced solar cell stability”

Daniel Lee, University of Manchester
“Surface science using advanced NMR spectroscopy”

Keith Butler, University College London

Polly Greensmith, University of Manchester*

Kay Doncom, University of Warwick**

*National Technical Platform for Materials Innovation at the Henry Royce Institute
**UK Institute for Technical Skills and Strategy

Remember to regularly check the UKSAF website for updates regarding travel, accommodations, and social gatherings. We look forward forward to seeing you at UCL soon!

Best regards,

The UKSAF committee
 

The UK Surface Analysis Forum meeting is graciously supported by:

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UKSAF Chair

David Morgan
Cardiff University
morgandj3@cardiff.ac.uk

Recording Secretary

Anna Kotowska
University of Nottingham
anna.kotowska@nottingham.ac.uk

Treasurer

Keith R. Hallam
University of Bristol,
k.r.hallam@bristol.ac.uk

Prizes co-ordinator

Alex Shard
National Physical Laboratory
alex.shard@npl.co.uk

Meeting Liaison

Ben Spencer
University of Manchester
ben.spencer@manchester.ac.uk

Website

Gustavo F. Trindade
National Physical Laboratory
gustavo.trindade@npl.co.uk

Vendor Liaison

Marc Walker
University of Warwick
m.walker@warwick.ac.uk

Communications

Benjamen Reed
National Physical Laboratory
benjamen.reed@npl.co.uk

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The UK Surface Analysis Forum is a society for scientists from academia & industry with a common interest in the techniques and applications of surface analysis

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uksaf1 UKSAF @uksaf1 ·
17 Dec

We are pleased to confirm another speaker for the UK Surface Analysis Forum meeting at UCL on January 7th. Geoff Thornton will be presenting his group's work on "Structure of electrolyte interfaces with oxide surfaces" at the conference.

Registration: https://www.uksaf.net/

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uksaf1 UKSAF @uksaf1 ·
17 Dec

We are pleased to have Keith Butler (UCL) speaking at the next UKSAF meeting. His research uses data-driven methods & quantum mechanics calculations to design new materials & help accelerate the experimental characterisation of materials.

Registration: https://www.uksaf.net/?page_id=20

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uksaf1 UKSAF @uksaf1 ·
17 Dec

@HidenAnalytical are the next vendor to be confirmed in the conference exhibition for the UK Surface Analysis Forum meeting at UCL on January 7th, taking us to 10 vendors!

Meeting registration: https://www.uksaf.net/?page_id=20

Vendor space reservations: https://warwick.ac.uk/research/rtp/xps/uksaf_vendors/

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17 Dec

In the build up to the next UK Surface Analysis Forum meeting on January 7th at UCL, we are pleased to confirm Scienta Omicron as a vendor in our conference exhibition.

Meeting registration: https://www.uksaf.net/?page_id=20

Vendor space reservations: https://warwick.ac.uk/research/rtp/xps/uksaf_vendors/

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