Understanding the physico-chemical properties of materials inevitably involves analyzing their structural organizations, often determined by X-ray diffraction and scattering. This aspect concerns many different types of functional materials: natural or heritage materials, pharmaceutical molecules or macromolecules, agro-food, photovoltaic and magnetic materials, nanomaterials for new technologies, etc. In this context, crystallography occupies a central position and contributes to the development of several sectors and disciplines such as physics, materials science, chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology and mineralogy. These disciplines are closely linked to industry, health, engineering and the environment, to education, training and the mastery of new technologies essential to the economic development of our countries or to societal needs such as health, energy, the environment or emerging technologies. Cristallography can therefore play a unifying role that should inspire us to unite our efforts in order to respond effectively to the various emerging expectations and societal challenges in Africa.
This event will be an opportunity to establish real, effective partnerships between our academic and research institutions, to share our expertise and knowledge, and to involve our industrial partners in driving innovation in Africa and thinking about large-scale, shared African instrument facilities.
AAST Administrative support
AAST Administrative support
– Pr. Sif-Eddine Amara
– M. Rabeh Latreche Bouteldja
– M. Abdelghani Baouche
– Mrs Kamira Daoudi
General information
General information
Hosting conference place: The conference will take place in Algiers (capital of Algeria) in the Mazafran complex in Zeralda.
Dates: From Sunday 20 to Thursday 24 April 2025. Arrival from Saturday 19 April 2025.
Chairs of the Local Organizing Committee (LOC)
Chairs of the Local Organizing Committee (LOC)
– Pr. Azzedine BOUSSEKSOU
– Pr. Nourredine BENALI-CHERIF
Local Organizing Committee (LOC)
Local Organizing Committee (LOC)
| Dr. Bendeif El-Eulmi |
Synchrotron Soleil, France |
| Dr. Benali-Cherif Rim | Abbes Laghrour Khenchela University, Algeria |
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Pr. Merazig Hocine |
Constantine 1 University, Algeria |
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Pr. Taibi Kamel Pr. Amara Sifeddine M. Baouche Abdelghani Mrs Daoudi Kamira |
USTHB, Algeria AAST, Algeria AAST, Algeria AAST, Algeria |
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Pr. Chouiyeh Abdelkader |
Mostaganem University, Algeria |
| Pr. Benabbes Abderrahim |
Bouira University, Algeria |
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Pr. Bounar Nedjmeddine |
Jijel University, Algeria |
| Pr. Bouchouit Karim |
ENS Constantine, Algeria |
| Pr. Cherouana Aouatef |
Constantine 1 University, Algeria |
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Dr. Djeghri Assia |
USTHB University, Algeria |
| Pr. Bendjedou Lamia |
Constantine 1 University, Algeria |
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Pr. Benmenni Laeila Dr. Falek Wahiba |
Tlemcen University, Algeria Abbes Laghrour Khenchela University, Algeria |
| Pr. Amolo George |
Nairobi Technical University, Kenya |
Scientific Committee
Scientific Committee
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Pr. Kenfack Tsobnang Patrice Pr. Bacchi Alessia Dr. Bendeif El-Eulmi Pr. Bourne Susan Dr. Dabkowska H.A. Pr. Daran Jean-Claude Pr. Haynes Delia Pr. Merazig Hocine Dr. Benali-cherif Rim Pr. Benali-Cherif Nourredine Pr. Bousseksou Azzedine Pr. Samraoui Boudjéma Pr. Khenata Rabah Pr. Ouzegane Khadidja Pr. Abderrahmane Tadjeddine Pr. Taleb Ibrahimi Amina Pr. Lecomte Claude Dr. Odari Victor Pr. Porcher Florence Pr. Thalal Abdelmalek Dr. Ziki Eric |
Chair of the Program Committee Parma University, Italy Synchrotron-Soleil, Orsay France. IUCr & Cape Town University, South Africa IUCr past president, Mac Master University, Canada LCC-CNRS Toulouse, France AfCA President & Stellenbosch University, South Africa Constantine 1 University, Algeria PCCr4 Secretary AAST and Jijel University – Algeria AAST and LCC-CNRS Toulouse – France AAST and Annaba University – Algeria AAST & Mascara University – Algeria AAST & USTHB – Algeria AAST, Algeria Synchrotron-Soleil Director, Orsay France Nancy University, France MMUST University, Kakamega, Kenya Atomic energy, CEA Saclay, France Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech, MoroccoUniversité Félix Houphouët-Boigny University, Côte d’ivoire |
Advisory Committee
Advisory Committee
| Pr. Kara Mohamed Hichem
Pr. Bouhicha Mohamed Pr. Laraba-Djebari Fatima Pr. Bekka Ahmed |
AAST President & Annaba University – Algeria
General Director of DGRSDT-MESRS – Algeria AAST and USTHB – Algeria UST Oran, Algeria (ACA President) |
| Pr. Dickson Andala | Multimedia University of Kenya (AFCAEC member) |
| Pr. Makoto Fujita | Institute for Molecular Science, Japan |
| Pr. Tsobnang Kenfack Patrice | University of Dschang, Cameroon (AFCA Vice-President) |
| Pr. Rachida Dorbez-Sridi | Monastir University, Tunisia |
| Pr. Zema Michele | Bari University, Italy (IUCr Executive Outreach Office) |
| Pr. Kamel Sihem | Cairo University, Egypt (AFCAEC member) |
| Pr. Camara Magatte | Assane Seck de Ziguinchor University, Senegal (CSA President) |
Scholarship Committee
Scholarship Committee
| Pr. Bousseksou Azzedine | Chair of the LOC AAST and LCC-CNRS Toulouse, France |
| Pr. Lecomte Claude | IUCR Africa Initiative & Nancy University, France |
| Pr. Haynes Delia | AFCA President & Stellenbosch University, South Africa |
| Dr. Mehlana Gift | AFCA Secretary & Midlands State University Zimbabwe |
| Dr. Bendief El-Eulmi | Synchrotron-Soleil;Orsay France. |
| Dr. Benali-Cherif Rim | PCCr4 Secretary and AFCA treasurer Khenchela University |
Support
The PCCr4 Conference will be under the auspices of the Algerian Academy of Science and Technology. It also have the support of:
– Algerian Crystallographic Association,
– African Crystallographic Association
– European Crystallographic Association
– Senegalese Association of Crystallography
– Mauritanian Chemical Society
Information about the venue
Algeria is a North African country and the biggest one in the continent with a coastline on the Mediterranean Sea and desert interior, the Sahara. Algeria is a great country for the richness of its history and culture that can be discovered by visiting the different Algerian towns. The Algerian population is very warm and hospitable. Algeria also has important naturals sets. A land with impressive contrasts. From the Numides to the Arab through the Phoenicians, Romans, Vandals and Byzantines, Algeria has always attracted desires. Algeria tends to make you discover a long forgotten heritage.
Capital: Algiers
Area: 2.382 million km2
Calling code: +213
Currency: Algerian Dinar
Population: 46.7 Millions
Official languages: Arabic and Tamazight
Algerian cuisine is characterized by a wealth derived from land and sea production. It is a Mediterraneanand North African cuisine based on Berber cuisine. It offers a variety of dishes depending on the regionand the season, which gives a very diverse culinary palette. This cuisine, which uses a multitude ofproducts, remains the same as vegetables and cereals, which have always been abundantly produced in the country.
Some traditional Algerian meals
The conference will take place in the complex Mazafran hotel in Zeralda. Mazafran hotel offers all the ingredients of a real exoticism due to its tourist complex built by the famous architect Pouillon during the 70s, which shelters real floral hotel. The Mazafran which has found a quality standard due to its modernization, thus deserving its 3 stars +. It offers from its terraces a magnificent view of the azure. With 446 spacious and comfortable rooms and suites, divided into different blocks, half of which have a view of the Mediterranean. In addition, it contains several conference rooms. Details on Mazafran complex can be found by following this link https://hotelmazafran.com and also in this Youtube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WR8K2fuNNF0
Information about the place
The city is secure, anyone can move freely and safely anytime.
Information on passport, visa requirements
Algeria has diplomatic relations with all African countries. Any citizen of an African country can have a visa for Algeria. For more information, please contact the Algerian Embassy in your country. Many African countries in Africa have a direct flight to Algeria: South Africa – Tunisia – Egypt – Côte d’Ivoire – Mali – Mauritania – Senegal.
Information on climate and weather conditions
Average temperatures fluctuate from 17° (January) to 33° (August). The sea temperature varies from 15° to 25°. The rainiest period is November to February. We recommend visiting Algiers during the period from April to October with a preference for the spring season (March – June).
Financial plan
Currency exchange: 1EUR = 146,72DZD (DZD: Algerian Dinars)
Note: This exchange currency is fluctuating
MDZD: Million Algerian Dinars
Conference package:
Registration fees for international participants
| Category | Early Bird (EUR) | Regular (EUR) | Late/Onsite (EUR) |
| Student | 200 | 250 | 300 |
| Academia | 400 | 450 | 500 |
| Industry | 500 | 550 | 600 |
Registration fees include 5 nights’ accommodation in the Mazafran hotel + 4 breakfasts + 4 lunches + all coffee breaks + Transportation round trip from Houari Boumediene International Airport to the conference venue.
Registration fees for national participants
| Category | EarlyBird(DZD) | Regular(DZD) | Late/Onsite(DZD) |
| Student | 25000 | 30000 | 35000 |
| Academia | 50000 | 55000 | 60000 |
| Industry | 80000 | 85000 | 90000 |
Registration fees include 5 nights’ accommodation in the Mazafran hotel + 4 breakfasts + 4 lunches + all coffee breaks.
| Category | EarlyBird(DZD) | Regular(DZD) | Late/Onsite(DZD) |
| Student | 15000 | 20000 | 25000 |
| Academia | 30000 | 35000 | 40000 |
| Industry | 50000 | 55000 | 60000 |
Registration fees include 4 lunches +all coffee breaks.
Proposed content for the conference
The social and scientific programs will be proposed by the local and scientific committees to the AFCA executive committee, which will validate. The first day will be dedicated to the opening and the presentation of general crystallography conferences for a wide audience. Retracing the history of crystallography, its evolution and its importance in research and industry.
The program of the congress will includes plenary conferences, oral and poster presentations and workshops as decided by the scientific committee.
Social activities
Gala Dinner in Tipaza with free afternoon (30 euro)
Guided tour of the Kasbah (15 euro)
The Casbah of Algiers
Tipaza and its historical heritage
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