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We Are  a Research Organization Dedicated to the Advancement of Electrostatics

The Electrostatics Society of America (ESA) stands at the forefront of advancing and elevating the understanding of electrostatics. As a global research organization run by volunteers, we provide a central forum for scientists, engineers and educators to engage in technical discussions, exchange knowledge, and foster innovation in electrostatic phenomena. Our commitment lies in offering valuable resources and comprehensive programs to empower our members to expand their knowledge and deepen their understanding of electrostatics.

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ESA News

  • 2027 ESA Annual Meeting
    The 2027 ESA Annual Meeting will be held in June, 2027, at Portland State University in Portland, Oregan, USA .…
  • 2026 ESA Annual Meeting Report
    2026 ESA Conference was held on June 14-17 in Cocoa Beach, Florida and hosted by NASA’s Electrostatics & Surface Physics…

Upcoming Electrostatics Conferences and Events

  •  EFCE Spotlight Talk “Triboelectricity: Fundamentals and Applications in Industry”, November 26 at 14:00 CET.
    Further information is available at EFCE Spotlight Talks.
    The Spotlight Talks are a series of free webinars organized by the European Federation of Chemical Engineering (EFCE), bringing together experts from academia and industry to discuss topics of current interest to the chemical and process industries.
  • Electrostatics 2027, April 5 – 9, 2027, Institute of Physics, London, UK.
    Electrostatics 2027 will provide the perfect forum for scientists, engineers, researchers and students from around the world to meet and discuss continuing challenges forcontrolling electrostatic risks in industry, advances in new methods of fabrication, applications in engineering, biology and medicine, environmental and agricultural protection and energy generation.
    Conference website: iop-electrostatics-2027.eventsairsite.com
  • 24th IEEE International Conference on Dielectric Liquids (ICDL) 2027
    May 4 – 8, 2027, Technical University of Crete, Greece. Conference website: icdl2027.org
  • 2027 International ESD Workshop (IEW-Europe)
    May 10 – 13, 2027, HK Akademie Westerham, Feldkirchen-Westerham, Germany.
    Link to the event website: www.esda.org/events/2027-international-esd-workshop-iew-europe
  • ISEH – ISNTP 2027
    International Symposium on Electrohydrodynamics and International Symposium on Non-Thermal
    Plasma, May 25 – 28, 2027, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.
    Please contact Prof. James S. Cotton for details: cottonjs@mcmaster.ca.
  • 45th IEEE Electrical Insulation Conference (IEEE EIC 2027)
    June 6 – 9, 2027, Crowne Plaza hotel in Kitchener, ON, Canada. 
    The abstract submission deadline (maximum 350 words) is Thursday, November 12, 2026.
    Conference website: https://ieee-eic.org/
    Abstract submission: https://www.conftool.org/ieee-eic2027
  • 2027 ESA Annual Meeting
    June 23–26, 2027, Portland State University, Portland, OR, USA.

    Conference website: www.electrostatics.org

  • The IEEE Industry Applications Society (IAS) Annual Meeting 2027
    will take place in Rome, Italy, from June 27 to July 1,
    2027. The Electrostatic Processes Committee (EPC) will be actively involved in this conference, and contributions are welcome from all interested authors and researchers. Draft papers submission deadline is December 7, 2026.
    Conference website: ias-am.ieee.org/2027
  • 6th ISNPEDADM 2027, International Symposium on New Plasma and Electrical Discharge, Applications and on Dielectric Materials
    July 5 – 8, 2027, Ishigaki Island, Okinawa, Japan. Please contact Prof. Seiji Kanazawa for details: skana@oita-u.ac.jp.
  • Mark your calendar for World Congress on Electrostatics in June 2029 in Braunschweig, Germany. It is still in a planning stage, but please stay tuned!

Annual Conference

One of the cornerstone events of ESA is our annual conference, where professionals gather to share their latest developments and research on electrostatics. The conference features technical presentations, workshops, and networking opportunities, providing a platform for meaningful discussions and insights into advancements.

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ESA Awards

The ESA provides awards to leaders in the field of electrostatics. These awards are a tribute to those who have contributed significantly to the advancement of electrostatics and provide recognition for their accomplishments.

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Student Presentation Competition

Every year the ESA conduct a student presentation competition during the ESA Annual Meeting. We offer a substantially reduced conference fee to all student participants so they can showcase their work and share their research results.

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Join the ESA

Membership is available to all professionals in the field of electrostatics. With a diverse community of members from around the globe, our organization offers a unique opportunity to connect and collaborate with international experts in the field. Join ESA today and become part of a vibrant community dedicated to advancing the science and applications of electrostatics. 

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Outreach Programs

At ESA, we believe in spreading knowledge and awareness about electrostatics to the public. Through our outreach programs, we actively engage with communities and institutions to share the excitement and potential of electrostatic phenomena. Our aim is to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers and foster an appreciation for the wonders of electrostatics.

Journal of Electrostatics

Journal of Electrostatics published by Elsevier is the leading technical publication dedicated to the theory and practice of electrostatics.
The journal is geared towards a wide audience, including physicists, chemists, biologists, medical scientists and meteorologists, and electrical, mechanical, chemical, and aeronautical engineers.

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