Nov. 5 – 10, 2018 Dali University, Dali, China
The scientific theme of the workshop is to explore the mutual interactions between the processes and events at galaxy centers and the global evolution of their host galaxies and surroundings. This topic is timely because:
* Understanding the various processes that build dense centers of galaxies is growing.
* Studies of AGN demographics are jelling, thanks to surveys by Chandra, NuStar, and ALMA.
* Evidence supporting the role of AGN feedback in quenching is sharpening, and a large suite of models now exists to describe the different ways in which AGN feedback influences galactic halos.
* Hydrodynamic models of halo gas exist for galaxies both with and without stellar and/or AGN feedback.
* The census of host galaxies in the universe and their properties is improving greatly, thanks to cosmic abundance-matching techniques.
In short, the basic data on galaxy and AGN properties and their evolution through time now seem firm enough to draw meaningful conclusions about the influence of galaxy centers on galaxy evolution, and vice versa. We think this workshop will be an exciting event that successfully brings these two streams of research together.
The second purpose of the conference is to connect leading Chinese galaxy researchers with eminent counterparts in the international astronomical community. This workshop seems an ideal opportunity to share ideas on a topic of common interest in both communities. The invited speakers will give a 45 min review on the topic of Star-Formation at the Centers of Galaxies. Approximately 30 leading astronomers will attend from China, including 10 students and postdocs, and 10-15 speakers are also invited from the international community.
Priliminary Schedule
The workshop will consist of eight morning and afternoon sessions:
- Monday PM, Tuesday AM/PM, Wed AM for scientific sessions
- Wed PM for excursion in Dali
- Thurs AM/PM, Friday AM/PM for scientific sessions
- Saturday for all-day excursion to Lijiang, the famous ancient Chinese city.
The format is modeled on the Aspen conferences with a full set of meaty talks in the morning and afternoons devoted to shorter talks and working groups.
Organizers and Sponsors
The lead sponsor of the workshop is the Shanghai Key Laboratory for Astrophysics at Shanghai Normal University, directed by Prof. Chenggang Shu. Co-sponsors are Purple Mountain Observatory, directed by Prof. Ji Yang, Yunnan Observatory, directed by Prof. Jinmin Bai, and the Chinese National Science Foundation.
Scientific Advisory Committee
* Prof. Jinming Bai, Director, Yunnan Astronomical Observatory, Kunming, Chinese Academy of Sciences;
* Prof. Sandra Faber, Professor Emerita, University of California Observatories, University of California, Santa Cruz;
* Prof. Tao Tao Fang, Dean of the School of Physics and Technology, Chair of Astronomy Department, Xiamen University;
* Prof. Luis Ho, Director, Kavli Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics (KIAA), Peking University;
* Prof. Jiasheng Huang, Chief Scientist, Chinese Academy of Sciences South America Center for Astronomy (CASSACA), Santiago, Chile;
* Prof. David Koo, Professor Emeritus, University of California Observatories, University of California, Santa Cruz;
* Prof. Zhongmu Li, Dali University;
* Prof. Chenggang Shu, Director, Shanghai Key Laboratory for Astrophysics, Shanghai Normal University;
* Prof. Ji Yang, Director, Purple Mountain Observatory, Chinese Academy of Sciences;
* Prof. Tingui Wang, Director and Professor of Astronomy, galaxies program, University of Science and Technology (USTC) Hefei.
About Dali and Dali University
Dali University has a very beautiful campus located in Yunnan Province, one of the most interesting and scenic areas of China. Nestled between the Cang Mountain and Lake Erhai. Dali has spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. Nearby are the ancient city of Dali and the spectacular Chongsheng Buddhist Temple with its three miraculous pagoda towers. One hundred miles to the north is another beautiful ancient city, Lijiang, a UNESCO Heritage Site, framed by the 18,000 foot Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, and roughly thirty miles away from that is the Lijiang Station of the Yunnan Astronomical Observatory with its 2.4-meter telescope. Excursions will be organized to these points of interest. The commodious Guest House at Dali University is at our disposal, a perfect venue for our intimate and productive workshop.
Dali University
View of Dali
View of Dali temple
Lijiang Ancient Town
Lijiang Snow Mountain