TRVS

International Conference on Time-Resolved Vibrational Spectroscopy

TRVS 2027 · La Jolla, California

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The International Conference on Time-Resolved Vibrational Spectroscopy (TRVS) is a premier biennial meeting that brings together researchers across chemistry, physics, and materials science to explore molecular and condensed-phase vibrational dynamics on ultrafast timescales. Since its inception in 1982, TRVS has provided a forum for presenting advances in experimental and theoretical methods, including multidimensional vibrational spectroscopy, ultrafast spectroscopy imaging, and nonlinear optics. TRVS 2027 will continue this tradition while expanding into emerging areas such as THz science and solid-state phonon dynamics, fostering cross-disciplinary exchange and new directions in understanding vibrational and quantum dynamics in complex systems.

Call for abstracts open: September 15, 2026
Submission deadline: November 15, 2026
Registration open: December 15, 2026
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About the meeting

Scientific scope

  • Ultrafast coherent spectroscopy
  • Time-resolved vibrational, vibronic dynamics
  • Near-field vibrational spectroscopy
  • Vibrational imaging
  • Interfaces
  • Energy flow and nonequilibrium dynamics
  • Biophysics
  • Ultrafast dynamics in materials science
  • Strong light-matter coupling
  • Theory and simulation of ultrafast vibrational phenomena
  • Emerging instrumentation and ultrafast methodology

Local organizing committee

  • Wei Xiong (UC San Diego, USA)
  • Shaowei Li (UC San Diego, USA)
  • Haiwang Yong (UC San Diego, USA)
  • Judy Kim (UC San Diego, USA)
  • Richard Averitt (UC San Diego, USA)
  • Adam Dunkelberger (Naval Research Laboratory)
  • Lu Wei (Caltech)

International advisory committee

  • Amber Krummel (Colorado State University, USA)
  • Mischa Bonn (Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Germany)
  • Jens Bredenbeck (University of Frankfurt, Germany)
  • Jyotishman Dasgupta (Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, India)
  • Ellen Backus (University of Vienna, Austria)
  • Thomas Elsaesser (Max Born Institute for Nonlinear Optics, Germany)
  • Jianping Wang (Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China)
  • Karin Hauser (University of Konstanz, Germany)
  • Yasuhisa Mizutani (University of Osaka, Japan)
  • Erik Nibberling (Max Born Institute for Nonlinear Optics, Germany)
  • Peter Vöhringer (University of Bonn, Germany)
  • Peter Hamm (University of Zurich, Switzerland)
  • Renee Frontiera (University of Minnesota, USA)
  • Susan Quinn (University College Dublin, Ireland)
  • Tahei Tahara (RIKEN Center for Advanced Photonics, Japan)
  • Tianquan (Tim) Lian (Emory University, USA)
  • Wei Xiong (UC San Diego, USA)
  • Martin Zanni (University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA)

Program

Monday · July 26

Arrival and opening

  • Registration and check-in
  • Welcome reception
Tuesday–Thursday · July 27–29

Scientific sessions

  • Invited talks
  • Contributed talks
  • Poster sessions
  • Sponsor showcases
Friday · July 30

Closing day

  • Final sessions
  • Awards and announcements
  • Closing remarks
  • Departure

Submissions

Abstract submission

Please prepare a one-page abstract as a PDF. Indicate whether you would like to be considered for an oral presentation, poster presentation, or both. Please notify if visa invitation letter is needed. Complete the registration form after you receive notification of acceptance for your contribution.

  • Abstract deadline: November 15th, 2026
  • Notification of acceptance: December 15th, 2027
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Submission guidelines

  • Use the provided abstract template
  • Maximum length: one page
  • Include title, authors, and affiliations
  • Highlight corresponding presenter

Registration

Complete the registration form after you receive notification of acceptance using the links below.

Registration form

Please fill out the registration form only after you receive notification of acceptance if you are planning to present. Here you may indicate if you need an invitation letter for visa purposes.

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Invited speakers

  • Javier Aizpurua, Donostia International Physics Center (DIPC), Spain
  • Josh Caldwell, Vanderbilt University, USA
  • Andrea Cavalleri, Max Planck Institute for the Structure and Dynamics of Matter, Germany
  • Jixin Cheng, Boston University, USA
  • Thomas Elsaesser, Max Born Institute for Nonlinear Optics, Germany
  • Michael Fayer, Stanford University, USA
  • Alex Fellows, Fritz Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society, Germany
  • James Gaynor, Northwestern University, USA
  • Sharon Hammes-Schiffer, Princeton University, USA
  • Hikaru Kuramochi, University of Osaka, Japan
  • Amber Krummel, Colorado State University, USA
  • Christoph Lienau, University of Oldenburg, Germany
  • Weitao Liu, Fudan University, China
  • Andrés Montoya-Castillo, University of Colorado Boulder, USA
  • Peter Vöhringer, University of Bonn, Germany
  • Jianping Wang, Chinese Academy of Science, China
  • Julia Weinstein, University of Sheffield, UK
  • Xiaoji Xu, Stony Brook University, USA

Venue & travel information

Venue

Tata Hall
University of California San Diego
9325 South Scholars Drive
La Jolla, CA 92093, USA

Sponsors

Thank you to our sponsors for making this meeting possible.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to register before submitting an abstract?

No. You can wait to register after submitting abstract or receiving the notice of acceptance.

Will there be travel awards for students and postdocs?

There may be, which will be determined after the conference based on the remaining available funds.

How do I request an invitation letter for visa?

Please indicate in the abstract submission and registration. We will send you an invitation letter in the notification of acceptance.