The conference cover a wide range of scientific research that bridges the gap between basic science and applications on thermoelectrics:

• 1:Theory
1. theoretical studies of bulk materials
2. nanoscale and low-dimensional induced effects
3. novel concepts and related physical phenomena
• 2: Thermoelectric Materials
1. Chalcogenides
2. Skutterudites
3. Antimonides
4. Oxides
5. silicides & Heusler compounds
6. clathrates & zintl compounds
7. novel materials
• 3: Measurement & Characterization
1. microstructure
2. properties
• 4: Thermoelectric Modules
1. design and fabrication
2. thin film devices
3. device performance
• 5: System & Industrial Applications
1. cooling applications
2. automotive applications
3. generator applications
4. other waste heat recovery
5. other industrial aspects