The International Conference on Physics of Optical Materials and Devices ICOM2009 will be held in Hotel Plaza, Herceg Novi, Montenegro, August 27th to 30th 2009.

This conference brings together scientists and technology users who are investigating or developing materials for optical applications. The conference will present the state of the art in preparation methods, optical characterization and usage of optical materials and devices in various photonic fields. Conference sessions will be focused on hot topic such as for example Photovoltaic Materials and Biophotonics.

The Workshop on low dimensional structures and materials will be held as a satellite meeting on ICOM2009 and will cover the advanced topics and subjects in the areas of bottom-up approaches to nanostructured materials.

On behalf of the Organizing Committee we cordially invite you to participate in the ICOM2009 and are looking forward to welcome you for an exciting and stimulating encounter in Herceg Novi, Montenegro.

Bruno Viana and Miroslav Dramićanin,
Conference Chairpersons