BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Laserlab-Europe AISBL - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://laserlab-europe.eu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Laserlab-Europe AISBL REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Berlin BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260429T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260429T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T131736 CREATED:20260127T110635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T091627Z UID:10000307-1777478400-1777482000@laserlab-europe.eu SUMMARY:Laserlab-Europe Talk: Materials and post-processes for multi-photon lithography DESCRIPTION:Title: Materials and post-processes for multi-photon lithographySpeaker: Dimitra Ladika (VULRC)Date: Wednesday\, 29 April 2026\, 16:00-17:00 Central European Summer Time (CEST) \nMulti-photon lithography (MPL) enables the fabrication of true 3D micro- and nanostructures without the need for masks or complex tooling\, directly from computer-aided designs. Owing to these unique capabilities\, MPL has emerged as a powerful manufacturing technique across a wide range of disciplines. The ongoing growth of MPL is closely linked to advances in material design and post-processing strategies. \nIn particular\, the composition of MPL photoresists\, including the presence or absence of photoinitiators\, plays a critical role in defining fabrication thresholds\, resolution\, and the optical properties of the resulting structures. While photoinitiators can enhance polymerization efficiency\, they may also introduce fluorescence and coloration\, limiting their use in certain applications. In contrast\, photoinitiator-free and doped systems offer alternative pathways toward improved optical performance. The interaction of these materials with femtosecond laser irradiation across multiple wavelengths provides additional flexibility for controlling polymerization and tailoring spectral response. \nAdditionally\, post-processing approaches\, such as calcination and surface coatings\, further extend the capabilities of MPL by enabling the fabrication of fully inorganic and spectrally adaptable architectures. These strategies enhance the functionality and stability of the fabricated 3D structures without fundamentally altering the initial material platform. \nOverall\, these developments demonstrate the potential of material-driven approaches in MPL for applications in photonics and optoelectronics. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. URL:https://laserlab-europe.eu/event/lle-talk-materials-and-post-processes-for-multi-photon-lithography/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:conference calendar,laserlab-europe events,laserlab-europe talk,lasers4eu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260225T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260225T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T131737 CREATED:20260205T130852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T095729Z UID:10000311-1772035200-1772038800@laserlab-europe.eu SUMMARY:Laserlab-Europe Talk: Laser processing of functional micro/nanostructures for photonics\, optoelectronics\, and smart surfaces DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Maria Kandyla (National Hellenic Research Foundation)  \nThe need for advanced materials and systems with new functionalities has motivated the development of micro/nanostructures on solid surfaces\, which are necessary for the fabrication of functional devices for novel applications. In this talk\, we will discuss the development of functional micro/nanostructures\, based on laser-processed surfaces. \nCoating micro/nanostructures with thin metallic films results in plasmonic substrates with enhanced electromagnetic response across the entire visible range\, which are used for plasmonic optical trapping [1]. Combining silicon micro/nanostructures with thin semiconducting films results in electronic heterojunctions with increased surface area for improved optoelectronic performance [2]. Furthermore\, isotype heterojunctions result in wavelength-selective\, high-speed photodetectors with self-powered operation\, which can be further engineered by careful selection of the electronic properties of the constituting materials [3\,4]. “Smart” surfaces of controllable extreme wetting states are obtained by combining photoresponsive metal oxides with laser-processed micro/nanostructured substrates\, which can reach complete water repellence without chemical modification [5]. Also\, surfaces with controlled topography\, either at the micro- or at the nano-scale\, for targeted cell cultures for biomedical applications [6]. We will present recent advances in these fields and discuss future applications. \nReferences \n\n \nD.G. Kotsifaki\, M. Kandyla\, and P.G. Lagoudakis\, Plasmon enhanced optical tweezers with gold-coated black silicon\, Scientific Reports 6\, 26275 (2016).\nG. Chatzigiannakis\, A. Jaros\, R. Leturcq\, J. Jungclaus\, T. Voss\, S. Gardelis\, and M. Kandyla\, Laser-microstructured ZnO/p-Si photodetector with enhanced and broadband responsivity across the ultraviolet-visible-near-infrared range\, ACS Applied Electronic Materials 2\, 2819 (2020).\nG. Chatzigiannakis\, A. Jaros\, R. Leturcq\, J. Jungclaus\, T. Voss\, S. Gardelis\, and M. Kandyla\, Broadband wavelength-selective isotype heterojunction n+-ZnO/n-Si photodetector with variable polarity\, Journal of Alloys and Compounds 903\, 163836 (2022).\nM.D. Tsanakas\, A. Jaros\, Y. Fleming\, M. Efthimiadou\, T. Voss\, R. Leturcq\, S. Gardelis\, and M. Kandyla\, Wavelength-selective\, high-speed\, self-powered isotype heterojunction n+-ZnO/n-Si photodetector with engineered and tunable spectral response\, Advanced Materials Technologies 10\, 2401740 (2025).\nM. Kanidi\, A. Bardakas\, A. Kerasidou\, A. Anastasopoulos\, C. Tsamis\, and M. Kandyla\, Hierarchical ‘rose-petal’ ZnO/Si surfaces with reversible wettability reaching complete water repellence without chemical modification\, Applied Physics A 129\, 320 (2023).\nM. Kanidi\, A. Papadimitropoulou\, C. Charalampous\, Z. Chakim\, G. Tsekenis\, A. Sinani\, C. Riziotis\, and M. Kandyla\, Regulating MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cell adhesion on laser-patterned surfaces with micro- and nanotopography\, Biointerphases 17\, 021002 (2022).\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Watch the Talk URL:https://laserlab-europe.eu/event/lle-talk-laser-processing-of-functional-micro-nanostructures-for-photonics-optoelectronics-and-smart-surfaces/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:conference calendar,laserlab-europe events,laserlab-europe talk,lasers4eu ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://laserlab-europe.eu/wp-content/uploads/lle-talk_kandyla_thumbnail.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20251210T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20251210T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T131737 CREATED:20251110T091008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T072409Z UID:10000267-1765382400-1765386000@laserlab-europe.eu SUMMARY:Laserlab-Europe Talk: Non-invasive photoacoustic imaging for in-depth cultural heritage diagnostics DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Eleanna Pirgianaki (IESL-FORTH) \nIn recent years\, photoacoustic (PA) techniques have gained significant role in the field of cultural heritage (CH) diagnostics\, proving to be powerful tools for the detailed investigation of complex and fragile objects such as paintings\, documents and murals. These techniques are based on the PA effect\, which involves the generation of acoustic waves as a result of the absorption of intensity-variable optical radiation. The excitation and detection of PA signals through spectroscopic or imaging modalities is non-invasive and non-destructive and provides high optical absorption sensitivity at substantial depths within opaque media\, surpassing the performance of several purely optical diagnostic methods. \nIn this context\, we present a novel reflection-mode PA system integrating near-infrared pulsed excitation light and a spherically focused air-coupled ultrasonic transducer for the detection of the generated PA waves. The system is specifically developed to detect in-depth ageing effects in painted mock-ups and to reveal hidden underdrawings\, such as pencil sketches\, beneath non-transparent paint layers. To assess the performance of the system in detecting degradation phenomena\, PA responses were recorded from different pigmented layers that had undergone controlled thermal or photo-ageing treatments. The measurements revealed a progressive increase in the PA amplitude over time\, with distinct deterioration rates observed for various types of paint. \nAdditionally\, by employing a second-harmonic excitation wavelength at 532 nm and comparing the PA signal ratios obtained from the two excitation lines\, we aimed to enhance the method’s detection sensitivity while also expanding its applicability. Beyond the investigation of ageing effects in painted mock-ups\, the developed dual-wavelength PA approach enabled the identification of corrosion levels in various metals and alloys\, differentiation among inks of similar visual appearance\, and detection of degradation effects in artificially aged papers. Overall\, these results highlight the strong potential of PA detection as a complementary diagnostic technique to traditional methods\, offering highly sensitive and non-destructive insights into degradation mechanisms and subsurface features across a broad range of CH artifacts. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Watch the Talk URL:https://laserlab-europe.eu/event/lle-talk-non-invasive-photoacoustic-imaging-for-in-depth-cultural-heritage-diagnostics/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:expert group cultural heritage,laserlab-europe events,laserlab-europe talk,lasers4eu ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://laserlab-europe.eu/wp-content/uploads/Thumbnail_eleanna.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20251111T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20251111T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T131737 CREATED:20251024T125706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T130357Z UID:10000249-1762866000-1762880400@laserlab-europe.eu SUMMARY:HZDR Data Management Days 2025 – Shaping Research Data Practices with Lasers4EU DESCRIPTION:This year’s HZDR Data Management Days will take place from Tuesday\, 11 November (1 p.m.) to Wednesday\, 12 November (3 p.m.)\, featuring a mix of lectures and interactive workshops.The programme on 12 November is only for internal participants. \nIn the context of advancing digitalisation and an ever-increasing need for reproducibility\,  this year’s event will focus on the data and software management landscape in general and at HZDR in particular. \nHZDR colleagues will share insights into typical challenges in data and software management and present practical solutions developed in their daily work. \nOn 11 November\, the lectures will be held in a hybrid format and are open to external participants. Lasers4EU partners are warmly invited to join the online sessions. \nA session of particular relevance for the Lasers4EU community will address data management planning using RDMO (Research Data Management Organiser). As funding agencies increasingly require Data Management Plans (DMPs) defining how data and metadata are handled during and after projects\, the HZDR instance of RDMO\, accessible via Helmholtz ID\, supports collaborative preparation of DMPs\, even with external partners. \nWithin this context\, the Lasers4EU project serves as a potential use case for tailoring generic DMP questionnaires to specific needs\, distinguishing between questions for proposing scientists\, access-providing facilities\, and repository providers. The session will therefore be of direct interest to Lasers4EU partners involved in data management\, access coordination\, and research infrastructure development. \nFor more information and the full programme\, please visit HZDR Data Management Days 2025 URL:https://laserlab-europe.eu/event/hzdr-data-management-days-2025-shaping-research-data-practices-with-lasers4eu/ CATEGORIES:laserlab-europe events,lasers4eu ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://laserlab-europe.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Logo_Lasers4EU-2024_rgb.png LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251104 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251108 DTSTAMP:20260501T131737 CREATED:20250707T141434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T074409Z UID:10000206-1762214400-1762559999@laserlab-europe.eu SUMMARY:Lasers4EU Training: Hands-on Course on MINDLAB: Manipulating and Investigating Neural Dynamics for Learning and Ageing in the Brain DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with the EC (co-)funded projects Lasers4EU\, 360 CARLA and fastMOT \nThe core faculty of the ICFO-MINDLAB\, a think tank working jointly towards a transdisciplinary understanding of the brain\, offers a school to introduce cutting edge technologies to study neuroscience at the molecular\, cellular and systems level to students in a combination of lectures and hands-on experience leading to group projects. \nWhat is MINDLAB?\nMINDLAB stands for “Manipulating and Investigating Neural Dynamics for Learning and Ageing in the Brain” and is an interdisciplinary creative playground rooted squarely in academic rigor\, comprising of research groups from ICFO and beyond. We focus on advancing fundamental knowledge on how the mind emerges from the behavior of individual molecules\, neurons and brain networks but also creating and commercializing transformational future technologies with outstanding potential to impact our society for good. \nHence\, this course will expose participants to the state-of-the-art of photonics-based technologies tailored to monitor a hierarchy of scales in the study of the brain: i.e. from single molecules up to the whole organism. \nThe MINDLAB faculty includes world leading experts in their fields. The expertise of the core faculty is complemented by a diverse set of affiliated adjunct faculty from various research centres in Barcelona but also through clinical and corporate partners. \nThis year’s school will open with the Annual Meeting of the Barcelona Medical Photonics Network (BMPN). BMPN is a platform to promote the research and development activities in photonics being carried out in the Barcelona region through long-standing collaborations between ICFO and its biomedical and clinical partners. Always centered around a targeted clinical area\, this forth edition of the BMPN annual meeting is perfectly aligned with the scope of MINDLAB. By addressing real-world healthcare challenges\, BMPN will set the stage for the training program\, providing essential context and inspiration for participants. The speakers and audience will include clinicians as well as technology developers and innovation managers\, from the Network but also professionals and collaborators from outside the region. \nHands-on sessions\nParticipants will engage in lab sessions focused on the latest photonics technologies. Each lab session will provide participants with an opportunity to work directly with advanced equipment and gain valuable practical skills. \nThe sessions will take place in the following labs: \n\nSuper resolution Light microscopy and Nanoscopy\nNeurophotonics and Mechanical Systems Biology\nMedical Optics\nPhoton Harvesting in Plants and Biomolecules\nSingle Molecules Biophotonics\n\nEligibility\nWe welcome applications from motivated students and early-stage researchers across a range of disciplines: physics\, optics\, engineering\, electronics\, mathematics\, chemistry\, biology\, and related fields. \nPriority will be given to master’s-level and advanced undergraduate students\, though PhD candidates and young postgraduates are also encouraged to apply. \nHow To Apply\nThere is NO fee for students to attend the school. \nApplicants must submit: \n\nA Curriculum Vitae\, including contact details.\nA statement of purpose outlining their motivation for attending the school.\n\nApplications must be submitted online\, and all required application material must be complete in order to be considered. \nThe deadline for applications is September 30\, 2025.Successful applicants will be notified during the week of October 6 August\, 2025. \nFor any questions\, please contact us at frontiers@icfo.eu \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More information URL:https://laserlab-europe.eu/event/lasers4eu-training-hands-on-course-on-mindlab-manipulating-and-investigating-neural-dynamics-for-learning-and-ageing-in-the-brain/ LOCATION:Castelldefels\, Castelldefels\, Barcelona\, Spain CATEGORIES:laserlab-europe events,lasers4eu,trainings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://laserlab-europe.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Logo_Lasers4EU-2024_rgb.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251016 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251018 DTSTAMP:20260501T131737 CREATED:20250707T142445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T142653Z UID:10000207-1760572800-1760745599@laserlab-europe.eu SUMMARY:Lasers4EU & 360Carla Training: High‐Power Lasers for Industrial Applications DESCRIPTION:Lasers4EU and 360Carla training “High‐Power Lasers for Industrial Application“ will be held on 16 and 17 October 2025 in Dolní Břežany\, Czechia. This event is organised by HiLASE Centre / Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences\, a member of the Laserlab-Europe AISBL. \nThe training is funded by the Horizon Europe projects Lasers4EU and 360Carla\, and aims to provide participants with practical experience and technical know-how on the use of high-power lasers in industrial settings. \nParticipation in the training is free of charge! \nPlease note that participants are responsible for arranging their own travel and accommodation and covering any related expenses. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Topics covered during the training\n\nIntroduction to high‐average-power diode-pumped solid-state laser systems (e.g.\, thin-disk lasers\, multi-slab lasers)\nFundamentals of selected laser-based techniques and applications:\nLaser Shock Peening (LSP)\nLaser-Induced Damage Threshold (LIDT)\nLaser Micromachining (LMM)\nOverview of advanced characterisation devices\nHands-on training at HiLASE facilities\nDesign of experiment\nLaser treatment\nEvaluation of results\nLaser safety principles\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Target audience\n\nUniversity students and early-stage researchers\nResearchers and scientists aiming to develop expertise in laser-based technologies\nEngineers and professionals working in manufacturing and industrial applications\nNon-specialist users from various scientific fields seeking to integrate laser technologies into their work\nIndustry representatives and new users interested in leveraging high-power laser facilities for research and development\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Deadline for applications: July 31\, 2025 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Apply here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Find out more URL:https://laserlab-europe.eu/event/lasers4eu-360-carla-training-high%e2%80%90power-lasers-for-industrial-applications/ LOCATION:Dolní Břežany\, Dolní Břežany\, Czech Republic CATEGORIES:laserlab-europe events,lasers4eu,trainings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://laserlab-europe.eu/wp-content/uploads/linkedIn_hilase_training_2025.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250924T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250924T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T131737 CREATED:20250702T083428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T084226Z UID:10000198-1758729600-1758733200@laserlab-europe.eu SUMMARY:Lasers4EU Webinar: Open science and the societal impact of scientific research DESCRIPTION:Title: Open Science and the Societal Impact of Scientific ResearchSpeaker: Susana Jarmelo (University of Coimbra)Date: Wednesday\, 24 September 2025\, 16:00 CEST \nThe presentation explores the principles and practices of Open Science\, highlighting how increased transparency\, accessibility and collaboration in research can enhance its societal relevance and impact. Will be also examined the key pillars of Open Science – including open access\, open data\, and citizen science – and how these contribute to democratizing knowledge\, fostering innovation\, and improving public trust in science. Furthermore\, the session will address the ways in which scientific research can drive evidence-based policymaking\, address societal challenges\, and contribute to sustainable development. How adopting open practices can strengthen the relationship between science and society. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration URL:https://laserlab-europe.eu/event/lasers4eu-webinar-open-science-and-the-societal-impact-of-scientific-research/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:laserlab-europe events,lasers4eu,lasers4eu webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://laserlab-europe.eu/wp-content/uploads/l4eu-webinar_open-science_2025.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250917T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250917T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T131737 CREATED:20250905T063939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T131118Z UID:10000230-1758124800-1758128400@laserlab-europe.eu SUMMARY:Laserlab-Europe Talk: Laser ablation propulsion: high power pulsed laser irradiation and advanced experimental investigation DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Séverine Boyer (MINES-Paris/PSL) \nOrbital debris removal in low Earth orbit (LEO) opens the way to a new paradigm in space propulsion. The use of high-power pulsed laser interaction (HP PLI) offers a perspective in this field. This concept is based on laser ablation. The high-power HiLASE beamline facility (Dolní Břežany\, Czech Republic)\, with Perla-B and BIVOJ\, is used as a laser facility enabling high-energy\, short-pulse\, repetitive irradiation. First\, the performance of laser ablation propulsion (LAP) will be presented by measuring the coupling coefficient (Cm) using a specially designed ballistic pendulum coupled with a Photonic Doppler Velocimetry system and an angle measurement using laser deflection. Second\, to illustrate such an application\, a “V-track” system will be introduced with the quantification of the laser/matter interaction-induced velocity of ablated targets. Model materials are used (metal and polymers). The laser conditions are suitable for the prospect of laser propulsion with limited creation of additional debris. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Watch the Laserlab-Europe Talk\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This webinar is an activity of Lasers4EU in co-organisation with 360Carla. \nLasers4EU offers international researchers from academia and industry access to state-of-the-art laser technology at 27 facilities across Europe. This project is co-funded by the European Commission (HE-GA 101131771). URL:https://laserlab-europe.eu/event/lle-talk-laser-ablation-propulsion/ CATEGORIES:laserlab-europe events,laserlab-europe talk,lasers4eu,projects ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://laserlab-europe.eu/wp-content/uploads/Thumbnail_boyer.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250904T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250904T163000 DTSTAMP:20260501T131737 CREATED:20250117T085730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T163512Z UID:10000061-1756980000-1757003400@laserlab-europe.eu SUMMARY:Lasers4EU General Assembly 2025 DESCRIPTION:The Lasers4EU General Assembly 2025 has two main goals: to reflect on the achievements of the project’s first year and to coordinate the next steps in its implementation. The meeting is an important milestone in the consortium’s ongoing efforts—not only to fulfill the objectives agreed with the European Commission\, but also to deliver meaningful services to the Laserlab-Europe scientific community and to foster innovation and progress. \nThe meeting will be held online\, with the detailed agenda made available on the project’s website. URL:https://laserlab-europe.eu/event/lasers4eu-general-assembly-2025/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:laserlab-europe events,lasers4eu,projects ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://laserlab-europe.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Logo_Lasers4EU-2024_rgb.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250622 DTSTAMP:20260501T131737 CREATED:20250324T090511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T071925Z UID:10000001-1750298400-1750471199@laserlab-europe.eu SUMMARY:Laser Spectroscopy and Photonic Technologies for Circular Economy: Advancing Sustainable Innovations in Material Research and Diagnostics DESCRIPTION:The workshop “Laser Spectroscopy and Photonic Technologies for Circular Economy: Advancing Sustainable Innovations in Material Research and Diagnostics”\, is a dynamic event dedicated to exploring the transformative role of photonic technologies in fostering sustainability and innovation. \nThis workshop will primarily focus on laser spectroscopy\, imaging\, and sensing technologies\, exploring their critical role in material research\, diagnostics\, and sustainable innovation. Participants will gain insights into how these advanced photonic techniques enable precise material characterization\, real-time monitoring\, and efficient resource management—key drivers for circular economy solutions. Through expert talks\, hands-on sessions\, and interactive discussions\, the workshop will highlight the versatility and impact of these technologies across research and industry. \nThe program will also feature a poster session\, providing a platform for researchers and students to present their work\, exchange ideas\, and foster new collaborations. \nTwo hands-on sessions will offer participants practical experience in: \n\nHyperspectral Imaging – exploring its powerful capabilities in material analysis and diagnostics.\nLaser Spectroscopy – delving into its versatile applications in environmental monitoring\, quality control\, and material characterization.\n\n\n \n Apply until 16 May 2025\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nWho should attend\n\n\n\nThis workshop is designed for a diverse audience of researchers\, professionals\, and students who are interested in the intersection of photonic technologies and sustainable innovation. It will be particularly valuable for: \n\nResearchers and Academics working in material science\, photonics\, environmental science\, chemistry\, and related fields who want to explore advanced diagnostic tools and sustainable applications.\nIndustry Professionals from sectors such as recycling\, manufacturing\, environmental monitoring\, and quality control seeking innovative solutions for material analysis and circular economy practices.\nGraduate and PhD Students aiming to expand their knowledge and hands-on experience in hyperspectral imaging and laser spectroscopy.\n\nWhether you are driven by scientific curiosity\, industrial innovation\, or sustainability goals\, this workshop offers valuable insights\, networking opportunities\, and practical skills tailored to your interests. \n  \nHands-on sessions\n\n\nHyperspectral Imaging\nUnlike traditional RGB imaging\, which captures only three spectral bands\, hyperspectral imaging (HSI) collects the entire spectrum from every point in the field of view\, producing the “spectral cube”: a stack of images taken at a large number of wavelengths. HSI synergistically combines the spatial correlations typical of imaging with the chemometric information provided by spectra\, thus enabling the identification of materials in an inhomogeneous sample. This technology has been widely used since the 1970s in several fields such as remote sensing\, medical imaging\, astronomy\, agriculture\, and conservation science\, and can now become a key technology for sorting materials in the circular economy. \nLaser Spectroscopy\nThis hands-on experimental demonstration will provide participants with a practical understanding of how to use laser spectroscopy techniques for the analysis and characterization of surfaces and materials. The following techniques will be demonstrated: \n\nLIBS: Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy enables the determination of the elemental composition of materials on the basis of the characteristic atomic emission from a micro-plasma produced by focusing a high-power laser on\, a solid surface. It is widely used in various analytical applications for qualitative\, semi-quantitative\, and quantitative material analysis. LIBS is a rapid\, micro-destructive technique that can be performed both at close range and remotely (from distances of up to hundreds of meters). It can be used for bulk analysis\, depth profiling (elemental distribution with depth)\, and 2D and 3D chemical mapping.\nRaman: Raman spectroscopy is a well-established analytical technique that probes vibrational and other low-frequency modes in molecules and materials. As a result\, it provides an accurate look into chemical bonding\, thereby enabling identification of various types of materials\, both inorganic and organic. Raman spectroscopy features high sensitivity and specificity\, it is rapid\, non-destructive\, and can be performed in situ. When performed using a Raman microscope\, it offers superb spatial resolution and minimal analysis time.\n\nFollowing a brief introduction to the fundamental principles and instrumentation of both techniques\, participants will have the opportunity to use a Raman microscope and a micro-LIBS instrument (developed at IESL-FORTH) to analyse various materials. Participants are encouraged to contact us in advance if they wish to bring their own samples for potential analysis during the demonstration. \n \n \n \n \n \n The workshop is organised within the frame of project ReMade@ARI (REcyclable MAterials DEvelopement at Analytical Research Infrastructures) co-funded by the European Union as part of Horizon Europe (GA No 10105841). \nThe event is endorsed by Laserlab-Europe through EU’s Horizon Europe co-funded project Lasers4EU (GA No 101131771). URL:https://laserlab-europe.eu/event/laser-spectroscopy-and-photonic-technologies-for-circular-economy-2025/ LOCATION:Heraklion\, Heraklion\, Crete\, Greece CATEGORIES:laserlab-europe events,lasers4eu,projects,remade@ari,trainings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laserlab-europe.eu/wp-content/uploads/250619-Laser-Photonics-workshop_draft2-1024x766-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250601 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250607 DTSTAMP:20260501T131737 CREATED:20250326T131027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T131427Z UID:10000148-1748743200-1749175199@laserlab-europe.eu SUMMARY:Lasers4EU Training Event: Women in Photonics DESCRIPTION:The international workshop “Women in Photonics “ will be held from 1 to 5 June 2025 in Jena\, Germany. This event is organised by the Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technology\, a member of the Laserlab-Europe AISBL. \nThis year’s edition is organised with the support of Lasers4EU and 360Carla\, a project with which we closely collaborate. \nWorkshop focus: \n\n Optical health technologies – diagnosis\, monitoring\, therapy\n Biomedical microscopy\, bio-analytical methods\, medical chip systems\n Biophotonics such as vibrational spectroscopy\, fluorescence\, OCT\, PAT\, etc.\n Laser based technology\n Photonic data science (AI\, deep learning\, machine learning)\n Optical engineering\n Fiber optics/fiber technology\n\nTargeted audience: \nThe workshop addresses female postdocs and PhD students working in these research areas\, who want to present their own work and build up new networks. Participants will have the opportunity to exchange with experienced scientists from academia and industry and jointly develop strategies for a successful professional career. \nRegistration Details: \nDeadline: April 4\, 2025 – specific deadline for members of Laserlab-Europe AISBL\, Lasers4EU and 360Carla. \nEligible participants: Female scientists affiliated with Laserlab-Europe AISBL members and partners of the Horizon Europe Projects 360Carla and Lasers4EU. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n More information URL:https://laserlab-europe.eu/event/lasers4eu-training-event-women-in-photonics/ LOCATION:Jena\, Jena\, Germany CATEGORIES:conference calendar,laserlab-europe events,lasers4eu,trainings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://laserlab-europe.eu/wp-content/uploads/WiP-2025_training-school.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250402T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250402T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T131737 CREATED:20250225T071925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T093614Z UID:10000118-1743609600-1743613200@laserlab-europe.eu SUMMARY:Laserlab-Europe Talk: Boosting multiphoton 3D printing for biomedical engineering: small features\, high impact DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Irina Alexandra Paun (INFLPR) \n \n \n \n \n \n The biomedical engineering sector is one of the most rapidly growing industrial areas\, bringing together engineering\, medicine and biology\, to develop novel technologies for medical treatment. Modern biomedical engineering advanced the concept of “reverse engineering”\, which means building micro- and nano-structures with functional biomimicry by extracting design parameters from biological systems\, such as from cell types and shapes\, and from the complex 3D architectures of extracellular matrix microenvironments. Cells seeded on these 3D micro/nano-structures attach\, interconnect\, proliferate\, and finally form masses of cells organized in 3D architectures closely resembling the natural tissue. These micro/nano-structures are currently used not only for fundamental mechanistic studies on the development\, regeneration\, and repair of damaged human tissues\, but also for diagnostics\, disease modeling\, drug delivery\, and personalized medicine. \nIn this talk\, I will present our recent results on the fusion between reverse engineering and laser processing\, within the scope of current challenges in medical treatments. Specifically\, I will show how we “boosted” a conventional 3D printing technique\, known as Laser Direct Writing via Two-Photon Polymerization (LDW via TPP)\, for biomedical engineering. LDW via TPP has been extensively used for fabricating structures with complex 3D architectures\, for biomedical use. It is known that LDW via TPP offers low operational costs\, rapid processing time\, high spatial resolution\, and full reproducibility of the obtained structures\, mandatory for systematic in vitro studies. In our work\, we targeted the development of innovative\, synergistic combinations of 3D micro/nano-structures fabricated by LDW via TPP and specific structure characteristics such as composition\, morphology\, and surface chemistry. This approach allowed us to obtain better control over attachment\, growth\, and\, in some cases\, differentiation of various cell types\, e.g. osteoblasts\, fibroblasts\, and glial cells. We further improved the effectiveness of the laser-printed structures by volumetric integration of electrically and magnetically responsive biomaterials into the “backbone” of the structures. The electrically or magnetically “active” 3D micro/nano-structures allowed us to accelerate certain processes involved in tissue regeneration by externally applied electric or magnetic stimuli. \nWe expect this approach to emerge in advanced biomedical applications such as tissue engineering\, wound dressings\, and advanced drug delivery systems\, with the final goal of refining patient-oriented treatments. \n \n \n \n \n \n This Laserlab-Europe Talk is coorganised by Laserlab-Europe\, Lasers4EU and 360Carla. URL:https://laserlab-europe.eu/event/laserlab-europe-talk-boosting-multiphoton-3d-printing-for-biomedical-engineering-small-features-high-impact/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:laserlab-europe events,laserlab-europe talk,lasers4eu ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://laserlab-europe.eu/wp-content/uploads/Thumbnail_paun.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250326T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250326T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T131737 CREATED:20250313T055516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T073822Z UID:10000121-1743004800-1743008400@laserlab-europe.eu SUMMARY:Lasers4EU Webinar: Technology transfer and patenting: from fundamental research to a business model. The example of LaserLeap Technologies DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Carlos Serpa (LaserLeap) \n \n \n \n \n \n This webinar will explore the journey from fundamental research to a viable business model within a technology-based university spin-off. Using the case of LaserLeap Technologies  – a medical and aesthetic device company founded in 2011 by a professor\, a researcher and a doctoral student – we will examine key aspects of technology transfer\, development\, financing and intellectual property. Rather than simply showcasing successes we will highlight the challenges faced\, including technical\, economic and regulatory barriers and how the company adapted its business model over time.Ultimately the webinar will emphasize the dynamic process of bridging the gap between academic innovation and the business world. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration URL:https://laserlab-europe.eu/event/lasers4eu-webinar-technology-transfer-and-patenting-from-fundamental-research-to-a-business-model-the-example-of-laserleap-technologies/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:laserlab-europe events,lasers4eu,lasers4eu webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250305T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250305T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T131737 CREATED:20250214T104227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T073740Z UID:10000117-1741190400-1741194000@laserlab-europe.eu SUMMARY:Laserlab-Europe Talk: Revealing bacterial subcellular structure with three-dimensional multicolour super-resolution microscopy DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Chiara Caldini (LENS)  \n \n \n \n \n \n Cellular compartmentalization is the separation of the cellular interior into distinct compartments\, each with specific conditions and materials\, that enable the simultaneous execution of different metabolic processes. This organization is essential for regulating cellular functions\, as it enhances efficiency by minimizing the loss of intermediate products. While the compartmentalization of eukaryotic cells is well understood\, much less is known about the prokaryotic one. For a long time\, prokaryotic cells\, such as bacteria\, were believed to lack subcellular organization\, with biochemical reactions occurring in a disordered manner. However\, recent studies on metabolic pathways suggest a certain degree of subcellular organization within bacteria too that would facilitate enzyme proximity to enhance reactions kinetics. Although molecular biology provides different techniques\, such as two-hybrid systems\, to analyse molecular interactions\, imaging approaches are necessary to provide nanoscale spatial information about those interactions. \nIn our work we demonstrate how by combining Photo-Activated Localization Microscopy (PALM) with Expansion Microscopy (ExM) it is possible to perform three-dimensional simultaneous single-molecule co-localization and measure intermolecular distances with nanometres precision. The Ex-PALM approach is applied to study the spatial distribution of two enzymes\, HisF and HisH\, of the histidine metabolic pathway in Escherichia Coli bacteria whose interaction has already been demonstrated by previous studies. Using a plasmid-based transformation\, each protein was tagged with a photoactivable fluorescent protein (HisF-PAGFP\, HisH-PAmCherry) to enable single-molecule localization with nanometres accuracy. A negative control sample with two non-interacting enzymes\, HisH and aaC\, was also prepared to confirm our hypothesis that only interacting proteins co-localize. \nTo validate our theory\, we first improved three-dimensional multicolour PALM imaging by reducing crosstalk and chromatic aberrations. This step was essential\, as these aberrations are comparable in scale to the intermolecular distances of interest\, and failing to correct them would compromise single-molecule localization accuracy\, making it impossible to analyse densely packed subcellular structures\, such as those found in bacteria. Next\, we optimized the ExM protocol to achieve a 4.5-fold isotropic expansion of bacteria\, enabling the study of bacterial subcellular organization. To prove the reliability of our analysis method\, we applied it on both simulated and real data and found consistent results. \n \n Watch the LLE Talk URL:https://laserlab-europe.eu/event/lle-talk-revealing-bacterial-subcellular-structure-with-three-dimensional-multicolour-super-resolution-microscopy/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:laserlab-europe events,laserlab-europe talk,lasers4eu ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://laserlab-europe.eu/wp-content/uploads/Thumbnail_caldini.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR