a. New Developments in Polymerization Techniquesb. Complex Macromolecular Architecturesc. Water-Soluble Polymersd. Enzymes in Monomer and Polymer Synthesis, Polymers from Biomasse. Bioconjugates/Biohybrid, Biomimetic Polymersf. Polymer Colloids, Nanogels and Microgelsg. Non-Covalently linked Polymers, Supramolecular Interactionsh. Blockcopolymer Self-Assembly in thin Films and Bulki. Polymers Triggered by External Fields (pH, Temp., Light, etc.)j. Polymers for Medical Applicationsk. Multiscale Simulations in Soft Matter