BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:icalendar-ruby CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260422T072856Z UID:f286dd60-4c14-4e3d-8041-6f8d7d1f3824 DTSTART:20250619T090000Z DTEND:20250622T000000Z DESCRIPTION:The workshop “Laser Spectroscopy and Photonic Technologies fo r Circular Economy: Advancing Sustainable Innovations in Material Research and Diagnostics”\, is a dynamic event dedicated to exploring the transf ormative role of photonic technologies in fostering sustainability and inn ovation. \nThis workshop will primarily focus on laser spectroscopy\, imag ing\, and sensing technologies\, exploring their critical role in material research\, diagnostics\, and sustainable innovation. Participants will ga in insights into how these advanced photonic techniques enable precise mat erial characterization\, real-time monitoring\, and efficient resource man agement—key drivers for circular economy solutions. Through expert talks \, hands-on sessions\, and interactive discussions\, the workshop will hig hlight the versatility and impact of these technologies across research an d industry. \nThe program will also feature a poster session\, providing a platform for researchers and students to present their work\, exchange id eas\, and foster new collaborations. \nTwo hands-on sessions will offer pa rticipants practical experience in: \n\nHyperspectral Imaging – explorin g its powerful capabilities in material analysis and diagnostics.\nLaser S pectroscopy – delving into its versatile applications in environmental m onitoring\, 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 pho tonic technologies and sustainable innovation. It will be particularly val uable for: \n\nResearchers and Academics working in material science\, pho tonics\, environmental science\, chemistry\, and related fields who want t o explore advanced diagnostic tools and sustainable applications.\nIndustr y Professionals from sectors such as recycling\, manufacturing\, environme ntal monitoring\, and quality control seeking innovative solutions for mat erial 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 cu riosity\, 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 I maging\nUnlike traditional RGB imaging\, which captures only three spectra l bands\, hyperspectral imaging (HSI) collects the entire spectrum from ev ery point in the field of view\, producing the “spectral cube”: a stac k of images taken at a large number of wavelengths. HSI synergistically co mbines the spatial correlations typical of imaging with the chemometric in formation provided by spectra\, thus enabling the identification of materi als in an inhomogeneous sample. This technology has been widely used since the 1970s in several fields such as remote sensing\, medical imaging\, as tronomy\, agriculture\, and conservation science\, and can now become a ke y technology for sorting materials in the circular economy. \nLaser Spectr oscopy\nThis hands-on experimental demonstration will provide participants with a practical understanding of how to use laser spectroscopy technique s for the analysis and characterization of surfaces and materials. The fol lowing techniques will be demonstrated: \n\nLIBS: Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy enables the determination of the elemental composition of mat erials on the basis of the characteristic atomic emission from a micro-pla sma produced by focusing a high-power laser on\, a solid surface. It is wi dely used in various analytical applications for qualitative\, semi-quanti tative\, and quantitative material analysis. LIBS is a rapid\, micro-destr uctive technique that can be performed both at close range and remotely (f rom distances of up to hundreds of meters). It can be used for bulk analys is\, depth profiling (elemental distribution with depth)\, and 2D and 3D c hemical mapping.\nRaman: Raman spectroscopy is a well-established analytic al technique that probes vibrational and other low-frequency modes in mole cules and materials. As a result\, it provides an accurate look into chemi cal bonding\, thereby enabling identification of various types of material s\, both inorganic and organic. Raman spectroscopy features high sensitivi ty and specificity\, it is rapid\, non-destructive\, and can be performed in situ. When performed using a Raman microscope\, it offers superb spatia l resolution and minimal analysis time.\n\nFollowing a brief introduction to the fundamental principles and instrumentation of both techniques\, par ticipants will have the opportunity to use a Raman microscope and a micro- LIBS instrument (developed at IESL-FORTH) to analyse various materials. Pa rticipants are encouraged to contact us in advance if they wish to bring t heir own samples for potential analysis during the demonstration. \n \n \n \n \n \n The workshop is organised within the frame of p roject ReMade@ARI (REcyclable MAterials DEvelopement at Analytical Researc h Infrastructures) co-funded by the European Union as part of Horizon Euro pe (GA No 10105841). \nThe event is endorsed by Laserlab-Europe through E U’s Horizon Europe co-funded project Lasers4EU (GA No 101131771). SUMMARY:Laser Spectroscopy and Photonic Technologies for Circular Economy: Advancing Sustainable Innovations in Material Research and Diagnostics URL;VALUE=URI:https://laserlab-europe.eu/event/laser-spectroscopy-and-photo nic-technologies-for-circular-economy-2025/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR