The "Gesellschaft für Aerosolforschung (GAeF)" was founded in 1972 with the following aims: promote science in all areas of aerosol research provide information with an interdisciplinary base to their members and the public by organizing scientific conferences and supporting publications maintain a forum for international cooperation and exchange for all aspects of aerosol science support scientific education and teaching in aerosol science at all levels GAeF serves as a forum for the various disciplines in aerosol research and encourages interdisciplinary cooperation. GAeF has geographical members from all parts of the world, but operates primarily in Europe. Members come from different professional areas including industry, universities, medical centers, and research institutes.