The European Academy of Sciences (EAS) is an international Association with scientific aim.

This Association is a non profit non-governmental independent organization with for main objectives the promotion of scientific European research.

EAS is registered and operates under rules and regulations of the Kingdom of Belgium.

EAS was founded on April 28, 2003. Statutes were approved by Royal Decree of the King of Belgium of December 17, 2003.

EAS is a very young Association which fully started its activities in 2004.

The registered office is established in Belgium, in the legal district of Liège.

President: Professor Hélène de Rode

Around 650 members

Website: http://www.eurasc.org

Our Association is represented in the whole world ( 58 countries)

Argentina Armenia Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bielorussia Belgium Bolivia Bosnia Brazil

Bulgaria Canada China Costa Rica Croatia Czech Republic Denmark Estonia Finland France

Georgia Germany Greece Honk Kong Hungary India Israel Italy Japan Kuwait

Latvia Malaysia Mexico Netherlands New Zeland Nigeria Norway Pakistan Philipines Poland

Romania Russia Singapore Slovakia Slovenia South Africa Spain Sweden Switzerland SinicaTurquey Ukraine U.K. U.S.A. Uzbekistan Venezuela Vietnam Yougoslavia

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America Asia Africa and Oceania

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Breakdown of the members by countries

• Promotion of fundamental research and excellence in science and technology;

• Development of efficient collaboration among scientists and public authorities world -wide;

• Promotion of interaction between basic and applied research;

• Contribution towards the development of international policies in science and technology;

• Promotion of peace and prosperity by fostering wide international scientific and technological collaboration without distinction of race, gender, language or religion.

Objectives

The Academy disseminates knowledge and technologies via publications, international meetings and workshops, teleconferences, etc…

The Academy rewards excellence in science and technology by electing to its Fellowship and Honorary Membership and by awarding the Academy’s Blaise Pascal medals the brightest scientists who perform outstanding research.

Activities

Biology and Life Sciences

Chemistry

Physics

Earth Sciences

Mathematics and Computer Sciences

Engineering and Material Sciences

Social Sciences

Divisions

Presidium

Academic Council

Editorial Board

Executive Committee

Scientific Committee

Organisation

The Presidium and the Executive Committee• include the President and the Vice-President/Treasurer• governing and managing bodies• develop the policy of the Academy

The Academic Council• Composition :

- the Heads of Divisions + 1 member of the Executive Committee• Role :

- proposes activities for each of the 7 Divisions- develops the objectives of the Academy

The Scientific Committee acts on its own initiative or on Executive Committee’s request

• advises the Executive Committee on Scientific matters• evaluates the scientific relevance of projects• proposes to the Executive Committee scientific activities• identifies research priorities• helps in the organization of international research networks

The Editorial Board• advises on editorial activities• helps in the organization of activities• oversees the Annals and other Academy publications

Role of the Committees

Invitation to publish

All speakers of this workshop are invited to submit an article of their presentation to EAS to be published, print and online in the Annals 2007.

Edition: « Annals - The European Academy of Sciences » (abbreviation: « Ann. - Eur. Acad. Sci.)Publisher: Liège : EAS Publishing HouseISSN : 1784-0686

Instructions to authors can be found by clicking on « Annals » in the website of EAS: http://www.eurasc.org

Electronic contributions should be sent to the following address: annals@eurasc.org