Kazakhstan-China-Korea (KCK12) meeting
Exploring the Frontiers of Dynamical Astronomy with High-Performance Computing, Artificial Intelligence, and Leading-Edge Observational Techniques
hosted by
Energetic Cosmos Laboratory at Nazarbayev University (ECL/NU)
in Astana, Kazakhstan
May 20-24, 2024
The workshop aims to bring together experts and researchers in the field of dynamical astronomy to explore the latest advancements facilitated by high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, and cutting-edge observational techniques. It will be an excellent platform for sharing knowledge, fostering collaborations, and discussing the future directions of research in this dynamic field. While the workshop bears the name "Korea-China-Kazakhstan meeting," its scope and reach extend far beyond these three countries. Researchers from any country with an interest in the topics covered are enthusiastically welcome to participate.
Program:
The program and abstract booklet are available. Presentations of talks are available here.
The public talk's video is available on YouTube.
Conference group photos are available on OneDrive or Google Drive.
Key Topics include the following (but not limited to):
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Stellar dynamics from Open clusters to galactic nuclei
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Compact objects in stellar systems (black holes, neutron stars and white dwarfs)
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Star Formation and Stellar Evolution
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Gravitational Waves
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Planetary Systems
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Interstellar medium
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High-performance computing and Artificial Intelligence in Dynamical Astronomy
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Leading-Edge Observational Techniques
Important Dates:
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Registration Starts: February 1, 2023
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Abstract Submission Stars: February 1, 2023
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Abstract Submission Deadline: March 20, 2024 (Deadline is extended)
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Abstract Selection Deadline: April 10, 2024
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Registration Deadline: April 30, 2024
Venue:
The conference will take place in block C3, room 1009 (ground floor) of Nazarbayev University
Address: 53 Kabanbay Batyr Ave., (Block C3), Astana, Kazakhstan
Find the venue on the maps: Google Maps, Baidu Map, Yandex Maps, 2GIS.kz
Find the venue from hotel:
Recommended Hotels:
The participants should reserve their accommodations themselves. Online services like Booking.com and Trip.com are working well in Kazakhstan. You can pay your bills with Bank cards like VISA, MasterCard, and UnionPay anywhere in Kazakhstan.
You can find the list of recommended hotels (but it is not limited to) in the following document: Hotels.docx
Transportation:
The venue is not too far from Nursultan Nazarbayev Airport. You can use public transport (buses) or a taxi to get to the venue or your hotel. Information on public transport will be posted soon.
For a taxi, you can use the Yandex Taxi service, which is the most convenient and safe type of transportation. Download the app from Google Play Market or Apple App Store. In this app, you can use your bank card to pay.
Registration:
The registration is over.
In case you have any trouble with the registration, you can contact us via email at kck12 _at_ nu.edu.kz
List of registered participants with talks, posters, and titles:
Available in the following file:
List of participants (as of May 20, 2024)
Scientific Organizing Committee*:
Kanat Baigarin (ECL/NU)
Rainer Spurzem (ARI/ZAH, NAOC/CAS, KIAA/PKU)
Chingis Omarov (FAI)
Hyung Mok Lee (SNU)
Thijs (M.B.N.) Kouwenhoven (XJTLU)
Zhongmu Li (Dali U)
Bekdaulet Shukirgaliyev (HWU/ZU, ECL/NU, FAI)
Local Organizing Committee:
Bekdaulet Shukirgaliyev
Ernazar Abdikamalov
Toktarkhan Komesh
Dana Alina
Mukhagali Kalambay
Sultan Abylkairov
Dina Valeyeva
*Abbreviations of affiliations:
ECL/NU - Energetic Cosmos Laboratory at Nazarbayev University, Astana, Kazakhstan
ARI/ZAH - Astronomisches Rechen-Institut at Zentrum fuer Astronomie der Universitaet Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
NAOC/CAS - National Astronomical Observatories of China/ Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
KIAA/PKU - Kavli Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics at Peking University, Beijing, China
FAI – Fesenkov Astrophysical Institute, Almaty, Kazakhstan
SNU – Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea
XJTLU – Xi'an Jiaotong Liverpool University, Suzhou, China
Dali U – Dali University, Dali, China
HWU/ZU - Heriot-Watt University branch at Zhubanov University, Aktobe, Kazakhstan
Link to the previous meeting: