General Lab Information

Brookhaven National Lab follows the nationwide identification requirements for federal site access. Anyone 18 years of age and older must have a valid REAL ID, Enhanced ID, Passport or one of these alternate forms of ID to gain access to the Laboratory.

Motivation

The Pittsburgh Diffraction Conference is one of the longest-running scientific meetings in North America focused on the advancement of structural science through diffraction-based methods. Bridging both life sciences and materials sciences, the conference brings together researchers who utilize laboratory-based instruments, X-ray light sources, electron diffraction, and neutron scattering to explore the structure and dynamics of matter. It serves as a vibrant forum for sharing recent scientific breakthroughs, fostering interdisciplinary collaborations, and highlighting innovations across experimental and computational frontiers

This year’s program features a diverse and timely selection of breakout sessions, reflecting key areas of growth in the field. Topics include energy storage, emphasizing structural insights that enable next-generation energy technologies; AI and its applications in the development of emergent materials; novel materials with transformative properties; and the effects of extreme environments on structures, reveling details on dynamic processes and molecular motion that lead to bimolecular functions and a better understanding of complex soft materials.

Confirmed Speakers

  • Simone Techert (DESY; Goettingen University)
  • Silvia Centeno (Metropolitan Museum of Art)

Confirmed Speakers

  • Jerome Baudry (University of Alabama, Huntsville)
  • Dale Kreitler (BNL)
  • Rachel Palte (MERCK)
  • Inna Krieger (TAMU)
  • Peter Davies (Queen's University)
  • Stephen Cramer (Seti Institute)
  • Haley Moran (Johns Hopkins University)
  • Lilliana Guerrero (CUNY)
  • Doeke Hekstra (Harvard University)
  • Guillermo Calero (University of Pittsburgh)
  • Sarah Uttomark (Cornell University)
  • Allec Follmer (UC Davis)
  • Cynthia Stauffcher (Purdue University)
  • Jonathan Clinger (Baylor University)
  • Sarah Bowman (HWI/SUNY Buffalo)
  • Dennis Rousseau (Einstein, Montefiore)
  • Rachel Narehood Austin (Barnard College)
  • Simon Vecchioni (NYU)
  • Narayasami Sukumar (APS/Cornell University)
  • Dean Myles (ORNL)
  • Shirish Chodankar (NSLS II)
  • Gino Cingolani (UAB)
  • Asim Bera (University of Washington)
  • Max Burian (Dectris)

Confirmed Speakers

  • Arithi Jayarman (Univ. of Delaware)
  • Dean DeLongchamp (NIST)
  • Gregory Su (LBNL)
  • Siyu Wu (BNL)
  • Joerg Neuefeind (ORNL)
  • Kate Page (UT Knoxville)
  • Scott Misture (Alfred University)
  • Maike Lang (UT Knoxville)
  • Christie Nelson (BNL)
  • Jue Liu (ORNL)
  • Leora Dresselhaus-Marais (Stanford University)
  • Hailong Chen (Georgia Tech)
  • Enyuan Hu (BNL)
  • Rajkishna Dutta (Princeton University)
  • Elizabeth Cote (UMass Amherst)
  • Cathy Badding (MIT)
  • Alison Altman (TAMU)
  • Saul Lapidus (APS)
  • James Yates (BWXT)
  • Cevdet Noyan (Columbia University)
  • Adam Corrao (BNL)

Conference Registration

This PDC 2025 is open to the public. Early registration is encouraged by September 19, 2025. Same day registration will also be accepted pending space availability. For questions or assistance with registering, please contact the Conference Coordinator.

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Evening Events

Registered participants are invited to attend the banquet dinner, awards dinner, and the NSLS-II facility tour.

Banquet Dinner
Danfords Hotel and Marina
25 E Broadway, Port Jefferson, NY 11777
Phone: +1-631-928-5200
Date: Friday, October 10, 2025, 7-9 p.m.
Please carpool, parking is limited.
Property Map | Directions & Map

Awards Dinner
Science and User Support Center (SUSC) at Brookhaven Lab
Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025, 7-9 p.m.
Directions & Map

Local Conference Organizers

  • Dan Olds (BNL)
  • Vivian Stojanoff (BNL)
  • Mercy Baez (BNL)

Accommodations

When booking your reservation, you may need to guarantee your room with a credit card. Remember to ask about their cancellation policy and if they offer shuttle service. Details

NSLS-II Facility Tour

Participants can tour the National Synchrotron Light Source II on Friday, October 10, 2025. More...

Important Dates

April 21, 2025 General registration opens
September 19, 2025 Pre-conference workshop registration closes
September 19, 2025 Early registration deadline

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