A decade of PCFM.
The 10th International Conference on
Physical Chemistry & Functional Materials
29 June – 1 July 2027University of Information Science and Technology “St. Paul the Apostle”
Ohrid, North Macedonia
Registration openAbstract submissions open
Questions? We’re here to help.secretariat@pcfm2027.com
Where molecular understanding meets material function
PCFM brings together two communities that rarely share a room: researchers who study molecules — reaction dynamics, spectroscopy, electronic structure and simulation — and those who design, model and characterise functional materials. The common question is how understanding at the molecular level becomes function in a material. Three days of invited lectures, contributed talks and posters in Ohrid.
Why attend PCFM 2027
Serious Science. Personal Connections. An Exceptional Setting.
Distinguished Invited Speakers
Explore current research presented by invited scientists from internationally recognised institutions.
See the confirmed invited speakers →Give Your Research a Wider Audience
Present your findings, exchange scientific perspectives and bring your work into new academic conversations.
Beyond the Conference: Publication
Explore opportunities to develop your conference contribution into a peer-reviewed journal publication.
Rolling Abstract Review
Abstracts are evaluated as they arrive. We aim to send a decision within about 20 days, so you can plan early; this is a target, not a guarantee.
Personal Support, Prompt Replies
Our conference secretariat aims to respond to your questions within one working day.
Three Days of Science in Ohrid
Join scientific sessions and informal discussions in the UNESCO World Heritage setting of Ohrid.
Confirmed invited speakers
Invited speakers so far come from Croatia, France, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Spain, Türkiye, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Agnieszka Krzemińska
Alexandre Zanchet
Alston J. Misquitta
Anna I. Krylov
Cecilia Coletti
Dariusz Kędziera
Fabrizio Esposito
Gábor Czakó
Luis Bañares
M. Oluş Özbek
Majdi Hochlaf
Małgorzata Biczysko
Manuel Lara
Marko T. Cvitaš
Marta Łabuda
Massimiliano Bartolomei
Nora de Leeuw
Pascal Larrégaray
Patryk Jasik
Piotr S. Żuchowski
Steven D. Schwartz
Tomás González-Lezana
Scientific themes
The scientific programme of PCFM 2027 brings together five interconnected research themes, spanning fundamental physical chemistry, advanced computational approaches, and the development of functional materials and emerging technologies.
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Molecular & Physical Chemistry
- Spectroscopy
- Molecular dynamics
- Chemical kinetics
- Thermodynamics
- Interfacial phenomena
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Theory, Simulation & Data-Driven Science
- Electronic structure
- Molecular and multiscale simulation
- Artificial intelligence and machine learning
- High-performance computing
- Data-driven modelling and optimisation
- Digital twins and autonomous laboratories
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Functional & Emerging Materials
- Nanomaterials
- Two-dimensional and low-dimensional materials
- Polymers and composites
- Thin films
- Optical and electronic materials
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Surfaces, Catalysis & Electrochemistry
- Surface science
- Heterogeneous and molecular catalysis
- Electrocatalysis
- Photocatalysis
- Electrochemistry
- Sensors
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Energy, Bio & Sustainable Materials
- Energy conversion and storage
- Battery materials
- Biomaterials
- Biophysical chemistry
- Sustainable and bio-inspired materials
- Green chemistry
- Circular materials
Contributions addressing interdisciplinary challenges and emerging research directions at the interface of physical chemistry and functional materials are equally welcome.
Connecting Science with Sustainability
Advances in physical chemistry and functional materials play an important role in addressing challenges related to energy, resource efficiency, and environmental sustainability.
PCFM 2027 encourages dialogue between fundamental research and practical applications, highlighting how molecular-level understanding, innovative materials, and emerging technologies can contribute to more sustainable solutions.
By bringing together researchers from complementary disciplines, the conference aims to foster scientific exchange, new collaborations, and connections between academic research and real-world challenges.
Programme outline
Provisional: final times are set with the full programme.
Opening
Full sessions
Closing
Conference Timeline
Key dates and deadlines for PCFM 2027. Status labels update automatically.
— days to PCFM 2027
29 June – 1 July 2027 · Ohrid, North Macedonia
Key Dates & Deadlines
Venue & travel
Ohrid a UNESCO World Heritage lake city
Getting there
Ohrid has its own airport (OHD), nine kilometres from the town. In summer it has direct flights from Istanbul, Vienna, Zurich and Belgrade, and low-cost routes to Basel, Milan, Memmingen, Dortmund, Bratislava and several Polish cities. Istanbul–Ohrid takes under two hours.
Skopje and Tirana are the usual alternatives, each about three hours away by road, with flights all year. Skopje is served from Istanbul, Vienna, Zurich, Athens and Warsaw and has a wide low-cost network across Western Europe, including London, Paris, Rome, Barcelona and Berlin. Tirana has the widest choice of full-service connections, including Frankfurt, Munich, Vienna, Zurich, Istanbul, London, Paris and Athens. Scheduled coaches and private transfers run on both routes.
Travellers from outside Europe will find Istanbul, Vienna and Zurich the most convenient hubs, with onward flights to all three airports.
Airlines and schedules for summer 2027 will be confirmed with the final programme.
The host university
UIST · OhridPCFM 2027 will be held at the University of Information Science and Technology “St. Paul the Apostle” (UIST) in Ohrid. Invited lectures, parallel sessions and posters take place on the university campus.
Ohrid's walled old town rises above the lake, with Byzantine churches, narrow streets and a long waterfront. Sessions run by day; the evenings belong to the old town and the lake.
- Visa-free for citizens of the EU/Schengen area, the UK and the US, for holders of ordinary Turkish passports and for much of the region · Check visa requirements for your passport →
- UNESCO mixed World Heritage — culture and nature
Registration
Registration is open. Creating a PCFM-ID is free and no abstract is required; to present, submit an abstract with the same PCFM-ID. A PCFM-ID alone does not confirm your place: it is confirmed once the registration fee is paid, under the registration and payment terms. Payment opens on 15 November 2026. The fees are below.
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| Payment received | Fee | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Until 15 January 2027 | €270 | €220 |
| After 15 January 2027 | €300 | €240 |
All fees are in EUR (€).
Students are asked for proof of status (a current student card or a letter from their supervisor) when they pay.
Accompanying persons
- Under 6 free
- Age 6–11 €50
- 12 and over €100
Included in every registration
- All scientific sessions
- Conference kit & Abstract Book
- Certificate of participation
Lunch, coffee breaks and the conference dinner are part of the fee, not extras.
One of Europe’s oldest lakes, a town that has kept its manuscripts for a thousand years — and, for three days, a conference on physical chemistry.
Previous PCFMs
Nine conferences since 2018: 1,222 registered participants and 136 invited lectures by 115 speakers from 32 countries. Every edition, its host institution and its full speaker list are on record.
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Conference committees
Host university
Rector
Atanas Hristov
Conference co-chairs
Niyazi Bulut & Murat Kılıç
International relations
Joanna KozłowskaNicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Polandjoanna.kozlowska@umk.pl
Scientific committee
The Scientific Committee is responsible for scientific quality, abstract evaluation and the scientific programme.
- Cecilia ColettiUniversità di Chieti, Italy
- Gábor CzakóUniversity of Szeged, Hungary
- Marko T. CvitašUniversity of Zagreb, Croatia
Further members are invited from the reviewing pool of the previous nine editions.
Organising committee
The Organising Committee is responsible for the overall organisation, coordination and development of PCFM 2027.
- Sedef Hande EnfezEskisehir Osmangazi University
- Ömer KayğılıFırat University
- Mediha KökFırat University
Further members will be announced.
Local organising committee
The Local Organising Committee is responsible for local arrangements and coordination in the host country.
- Aleksandar KaradimceUIST, North Macedonia
- Jovanka Damoska SekuloskaUIST, North Macedonia
Further members are listed as the local organisation takes shape.
Sponsors & exhibitors
Exhibition space, programme visibility and workshop slots for organisations working with the physical-chemistry and materials community.
Sponsorship and exhibition packages are being prepared and can be tailored — from exhibition space and programme visibility to a training or workshop slot. To receive the prospectus when it is published, write to secretariat@pcfm2027.com.
Frequently asked questions
Is registration open?
Yes. Register to create your PCFM-ID in a minute; it is free and no abstract is required. If you wish to present, you can submit an abstract separately with the same PCFM-ID. Creating a PCFM-ID does not by itself confirm your participation: fees are paid from your PCFM-ID card from 15 November 2026, presenting authors pay once their abstract has been accepted, and your place is confirmed when the fee is paid. See registration and fees.
Does paying early improve my chances of a talk?
No. Talks and posters are allocated on the basis of scientific evaluation alone. Payment confirms an accepted presentation in the programme; it plays no part in the review.
Can I pay by card?
Yes, by bank transfer or card, from your PCFM-ID card once payment opens. Card payments are subject to a processing fee; the exact amount is shown before you confirm.
How many abstracts can I submit?
One abstract per person. You can edit it until the abstract deadline, 28 February 2027. There is no template file: you type the abstract into the online form. Abstract guidelines and an example.
How quickly will I hear back about my abstract?
Abstracts are reviewed as they arrive, not all at once after the deadline. The earlier you submit, the sooner you hear back. That leaves time to arrange institutional approval and travel funding.
What is included in the fee?
Access to all scientific sessions, the conference kit and abstract book, coffee breaks and lunches, the conference dinner, and a certificate of participation.
Do I need a visa?
North Macedonia is currently visa-free for citizens of the EU/Schengen area, the United Kingdom and the United States, for holders of ordinary Turkish passports and for much of the surrounding region. Please check the requirements for your nationality, with links to the official sources; the secretariat can help with conference documents for your visa application.
How do I get to Ohrid?
Ohrid has its own airport with summer flights from Istanbul and several European cities. Skopje and Tirana are the alternatives, about three hours away by road. See Venue & travel; detailed travel guidance is published with the final programme.
Will the conference be hybrid or online?
PCFM 2027 is currently planned as an in-person event. Any change will be posted here.
Join us in Ohrid for the tenth edition
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