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  • 2nd Circular of the 5th Aquaphotomics International Conference on May 17 – 21, 2025

    2nd Circular of the 5th Aquaphotomics International Conference on May 17 – 21, 2025

    On Behalf of the Organizing Committee of the 5th Aquaphotomics International Conference

    Welcome to Aquaphotomics

    The role of water molecular systems in nature remains underexplored. With advancements in computer science, measurement technologies and quantum field theory, water research has gained attention across disciplines.

    In 2005, Prof. R. Tsenkova of Kobe University introduced “Aquaphotomics,” a scientific field that studies water’s molecular system through light spectroscopy. By analyzing water spectra under various conditions, Aquaphotomics identifies water as an integrative multidimensional biomarker reflecting the molecular and energy states of systems.

    Since the first Aquaphotomics symposium in 2014, the field has grown through active collaboration, with contributions from experts such as Prof. G. Pollack (University of Washington), Prof. Y. Ozaki (Kwansei Gakuin University), Prof. M. Yasui (Keio University), Prof. Christian Huck (University of Innsbruck) and others. The 5th International Conference celebrates Aquaphotomics’ 20th anniversary, featuring keynote speakers like Prof. S. Roke (EPFL, Swiss), Prof. G. Vitiello (University of Salerno, Italy), Dr. Anirban Bandyopadhyay (NIMS, Japan), Prof. H. Zang (Shandong University, China). Events include an Aquaphotomics School, open lecture, sessions on various scientific fields and awards for best poster and most active Aquaphotomics team.

    Water research is crucial in today’s interdisciplinary landscape, with innovations in measurement devices promising breakthroughs in disease diagnosis, prevention, agriculture and industry applications, wellbeing etc. This conference welcomes contributions from various fields, from biology and medicine to agriculture, chemistry, and space exploration, aiming to advance water molecular system research and its applications.

    This year’s conference is uniquely positioned to provide a comprehensive experience by aligning with the much-anticipated EXPO OSAKA 2025. This strategic scheduling offers our participants the opportunity to not only engage with cutting-edge Aquaphotomics research but also to immerse themselves in a world-class cultural and technological exposition.

    We invite your participation to make this milestone event a success.

    Download the 2nd Circular (English)

    Official Website of AIC2025

    Chairperson of Aquaphotomics International Conference, Founder of Aquaphotomics
    Head of the Aquaphotomics Research Field, Kobe University, Japan
    Prof. Roumiana Tsenkova

    第５回アクアフォトミクス国際会議組織委員会を代表して
    WELCOME TO AQUAPHOTOMICS


    自然界における水の分子システムの役割は、まだ十分に解明されていません。コンピューターサイエ
    ンス、計測技術、量子場理論の進歩に伴い、水の研究は分野を超えて注目を集めています。

    2005 年、神戸大学のツェンコヴァ ルミアナ教授は、光の分光学を通して水の分子システムを研究
    する科学分野「アクアフォトミクス」を発表しました。様々な条件下で水のスペクトルを分析することによ
    り、アクアフォトミクスは、システムの分子およびエネルギー状態を反映する統合的かつ多次元的なバイ
    オマーカーとして水を識別します。

    2014 年の第 1 回アクアフォトミクス・シンポジウム以来、G. Pollack 教授（ワシントン大学）、尾
    崎幸洋名誉教授（関西学院大学）、安井正人教授（慶應義塾大学）、Christian Huck 教
    授（インスブルック大学）などの専門家の貢献により、この分野は活発な共同研究によって発展して
    きました。第 5 回国際学会はアクアフォトミクス 20 周年を記念するもので、S. Roke 教授（EPFL、
    スイス）、G. Vitiello 教授（サレルノ大学、イタリア）、Anirban Bandyopadhyay 博士
    （NIMS、日本）、H. Zang 教授（山東大学、中国）などの基調講演者を迎えます。さらに、ア
    クアフォトミクススクール、市民講座、様々な科学分野研究のセッションに加えて、最優秀ポスター賞
    や最も活発なアクアフォトミクスチームへの表彰など多彩なプログラムが予定されています。
    水の研究は、学際的研究が注目される今日の状況において、極めて重要であり、測定装置の革
    新は、病気の診断、予防、農業や産業への応用、健康促進等において画期的な進歩をもたらすこ
    とが期待されています。本学会では、水分子システム研究とその応用の発展を目指し、生物学、医
    学から農業、化学、宇宙開発まで、様々な分野からの参加を歓迎しています。

    なお、今年の学会は、待望の EXPO OSAKA 2025 の開催に合わせた幅広い経験を提供する
    ユニークな位置づけとなっています。この戦略的なスケジューリングにより、参加者は最先端のアクアフォ
    トミクス研究に触れるだけでなく、世界トップクラスの文化的・技術的な博覧会を体験できるでしょう。
    皆様のご参加をお待ちしております。

    2nd Circular（日本語）をダウンロード

    AIC2025学会公式サイト


    アクアフォトミクス 創設者・学会会長
    神戸大学大学院 アクアフォトミクス分野 特命教授
    ツェンコヴァ ルミアナ

  • Aquaphotomics Open Lecture on November 16, 2024

    Aquaphotomics Open Lecture on November 16, 2024

    The Japan Aquaphotomics Society will hold a ‘Open Lecture’ for the general public on Saturday, November 16, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The lecture will be conducted in Japanese, and anyone interested in water is welcome to attend, with participation available both in-person and online.

    Admission is free, but pre-registration is required. We warmly invite you to join us!

    https://aquaphotomics.com/japanconference/openlecture2024/

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    2024年11月16日（土）10:00～12:00、日本アクアフォトミクス学会より一般市民向けの「市民講座」を開催いたします。この講座は水に興味のある方ならどなたでもご参加いただけ、会場およびオンラインでの参加が可能です。

    参加費は無料ですが、事前登録が必要です。ぜひお気軽にご参加ください。

    https://aquaphotomics.com/japanconference/openlecture2024/

  • The 4th Japanese Aquaphotomics Conference on November 16 & 17, 2024

    The 4th Japanese Aquaphotomics Conference on November 16 & 17, 2024

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    The 4th Japan Aquaphotomics Conference” (https://aquaphotomics.com/japanconference), which will be held on November 16-17, 2024, at Kobe University in a hybrid format. Please note that this event will be conducted primarily in Japanese. However, if you are interested in joining online, you may take advantage of Zoom’s automatic translated captions feature to follow the discussions. Below is the detailed information in Japanese for those attending locally.

    このたび、「第4回日本アクアフォトミクス学会」を2024年11月16日（土）・17日（日）の2日間、神戸大学において開催いたします。つきましては皆様にご参加いただきたく、ご案内申し上げます。
    本会議はオンライン参加も可能なハイブリッド形式で行われ、光を用いた水の探究や、水が様々な水溶液および生体システムにおいて果たす多様な役割と機能性に関する幅広いトピックを取り上げます。プログラムには、基調講演、招待講演、一般講演（口頭およびポスター発表）が含まれます。また、特に優れた学生発表には「学生発表賞」を授与いたします。
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    登録フォームおよび学会に関するその他の情報は、以下のウェブサイトをご覧ください：
    https://aquaphotomics.com/japanconference

    ご質問やご不明な点がございましたら、お気軽に jpinfo@aquaphotomics.com までご連絡ください。
    皆様のご参加を心よりお待ち申し上げております。

  • Discover the Beauty of Water and Life in new documentary “Pale Blue Dot”

    Discover the Beauty of Water and Life in new documentary “Pale Blue Dot”

    We are excited to present the new documentary “Pale Blue Dot,” which explores the profound connections among water, light, and life.


    Featuring the founder of Aquaphotomics Prof. Roumiana Tsenkova, the Chief Priests of Tenkawa Shrine in Nara, and renowned physicist Haruo Saji, this film beautifully complements our work in uncovering the mysteries of water. Please join us in this cinematic journey that captures Earth’s delicate beauty and the pivotal role of water in sustaining life.

    For more information, please visit the official website of Pale Blue Dot.

  • Introducing Aquaphotomics: A Beautiful Japanese Comic on the Science of Water

    Introducing Aquaphotomics: A Beautiful Japanese Comic on the Science of Water

    We had the pleasure of receiving a beautifully crafted Japanese comic that introduces the basics of Aquaphotomics in a visually engaging way. With permission from the artists, we are excited to share these pages with you. Below are the four pages of the comic. (Click to enlarge the images.)

    What do you think of the comic? Feel free to share your thoughts or questions in the comments below. And don’t forget to share this post with others who might be interested in Aquaphotomics!

  • Professor Roumiana Tsenkova has been awarded the Council for Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (CNIRS)’s Gerald Birth Award for 2024

    Professor Roumiana Tsenkova has been awarded the Council for Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (CNIRS)’s Gerald Birth Award for 2024

    We are delighted to report that Professor Roumiana Tsenkova was awarded the Council for Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (CNIRS)’s Gerald Birth Award for 2024 in recognition of her exceptional contributions to the development of near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS), particularly through her pioneering work on non-invasive disease diagnostics and as the founder of Aquaphotomics.

    In 2005, Prof. R. Tsenkova proposed for the first time newly identified water absorbance bands and spectral patterns specific to biological and aqueous systems, and she introduced the concept of building a database, the Aquaphotome, to be used for diagnosis, quantification, and functional characterization at the system level. This work led to the discovery of the phenomenon of water acting as a collective mirror of matter and energy.

    The award was conferred especially in recognition of Professor Tsenkova and her collaborators’ Aquaphotomics research on elucidating water activity in food.*1 The significance of this research lies in clarifying the correlation between absorbance in the water vapor bands and water activity, demonstrating the definition of water activity, and presenting water spectral patterns as a new dynamic multidimensional biomarker for food preservation.

    Read the announcement of the 2024 Gerald S. Birth Award Winner

    The award ceremony was held at the International Diffuse Reflectance Conference at the University of Tennessee, USA, on August 1st, 2024, and the awardee presentation took place on July 31st, 2024. On the same day, Professor Tsenkova and Associate Professor Jelena Muncan served as session chairs for the Aquaphotomics session.

    International Diffuse Reflectance Conference (IDRC) July 27 – August 2, 2024

    The Gerald Birth Award

    The Gerald S. Birth Award is a distinguished honor bestowed by the Council for Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (CNIRS) to recognize outstanding innovation in the fields of diffuse reflection or diffuse transmission spectroscopy. Established in memory of Dr. Gerald S. Birth, the founder of the International Diffuse Reflectance Conference (IDRC), this award celebrates significant advancements and contributions to the art and science of Near Infrared (NIR) spectroscopy.

    Dr. Birth made notable contributions to the development of instrumentation technologies related to diffuse reflectance, and the award is conferred biennially to researchers whose work exemplifies groundbreaking progress in these areas. Eligible candidates are those conducting research in the visible, NIR, or mid-IR regions of diffuse reflection or transmission spectroscopy.

    *1 Malegori, C., Muncan, J., Mustorgi, E., Tsenkova, R. and Oliveri, P. Analysing the Water Spectral Pattern by Near-Infrared Spectroscopy and Chemometrics as a Dynamic Multidimensional Biomarker in Preservation: Rice Germ Storage Monitoring. Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy (IF 4.4), p.120396, 2022. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.saa.2021.120396

  • Important Announcement: Aquaphotomics International Conference in 2025

    Important Announcement: Aquaphotomics International Conference in 2025

    Dear Friends and Colleagues,

    We hope this message finds you well. We have an important update regarding our scheduled conference.

    This year marks a significant milestone as we celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the announcement of Aquaphotomics. In honor of this occasion, we are thrilled to announce that the 5th Aquaphotomics International Conference has been rescheduled to May 2025 to align with these celebrations.

    The open lecture and the Aquaphotomics school are set for May 17th, followed by the Aquaphotomics International Conference at Kobe University on the 18th and 19th. May 20st will serve as a travel day, with a study tour scheduled for the 21st. This strategic rescheduling aligns our event with the much-anticipated EXPO OSAKA 2025, providing a unique and comprehensive experience in Japan.

    Aquaphotomics will be participating in the EXPO OSAKA 2025 exhibition in various ways, and we would like to offer a unique opportunity to our delegates to immerse themselves in a world-class cultural and technological expo, in addition to attending the conference. Such coordination will also allow international participants to make the most of their stay in Japan, minimizing travel constraints and maximizing cultural and professional enrichment.

    We will continue to share updates through our website and direct communications. Please stay tuned for more information on the program, keynote speakers, and special events.

    This decision opens up new avenues for collaboration, learning, and exploration at both our conference and EXPO OSAKA 2025. I would be grateful for your understanding and support on this matter.

    For more information: https://aquaphotomics.com/conference/

    Warmest regards,
    Roumiana Tsenkova
    President and Founder of Aquaphotomics International Society

    (last updated: December 2024)

  • Aquaphotomics Spring Webinar ~ Physics of the Floating Water Bridge ~

    Aquaphotomics Spring Webinar ~ Physics of the Floating Water Bridge ~

    Recording

    Special thanks to Dr. Fuchs for his enlighting lecture!
    If you have any questions or comments, feel free to share them in the comments section of the YouTube video, and we’ll ensure they reach Dr. Fuchs.

    Dear friends and colleagues,

    This month we are delighted and honored to have Dr. Elmar C. Fuchs, a distinguished researcher specializing in experimental physics and physical chemistry of water as a speaker at our Aquaphotomics Spring Webinar.


    Elmar C. Fuchs, Dipl.-Ing. Dr. techn., is a renowened scientist born in Austria, with an expertise in experimental physics and physical chemistry of water. Since September 2008 he is employed at Wetsus, the European Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Water Technology, where he has progressed from PostDoc to Theme Coordinator and Programme Manager, and currently heads the Wetsus Business Acquisition & Collaboration Team as part of the scientific management of Wetsus. He has over 50 peer-reviewed publications, and has been extensively involved in research and technology development at Wetsus. His work includes collaborations in laser laboratories, neutron scattering studies, NMR measurements and experimental approaches to quantum field theory of water. Contributions to the scientific literature are most diverse and include papers on microbial calcium carbonate precipitation, solar eclipses, liquid-liquid phase transitions in water, and studies of the dynamics of electrically confined water. He has received multiple awards, honours and recognitions of his works in international journals. Interesting, lesser known-facts about Dr. Fuchs is that he has many talents and interestes – he is fluent in German, English and Dutch, and has a basic knowledge of Italian and Latin. He is a great admirer of Japan and practices Asian martial arts iaido and kendo, enjoys artistic pursuits such as music, painting, photography, poetry and astronomy. You can even listen to his music on Spotify!

    In this webinar, Dr. Fuchs will talk about the intriguing phenomenon of the floating water bridge.


    When two beakers are filled with pure water and a DC voltage of 15-20kV is applied via two noble metal electrodes, a liquid bridge forms between these beakers. Electrohydrodynamics can be used to describe the liquid movements, and on the molecular scale, a liquid/liquid second-order phase transition takes place due to phonon coupling. Pure water electrolysis takes place and allows the production of non-stoichiometric, protonically charged water.


    Another lesser-known fact about Dr. Fuchs is that when he published for the first time results of his research on the floating water bridge (The floating water bridge, Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 2007) in just two days, this paper got so much attention that he was overwhelmed with emails and phone calls from all around the world, and he was called to do an interview about it for Nature, the magazine.


    Therefore, it is our special honor, pleasure and privilege that during this webinar, he will share his story about the floating water bridge and present his latest findings.


    Please mark your calendars for the webinar on March 26th 5PM JST and be sure not to miss it. The webinar will be held, as usual, on the Zoom platform and is free for all who wish to attend. To register, please use the “Sign up” form provided below.

    We look forward to your participation!

    Aquaphotomics Spring Webinar – Schedule

    Time & Date

    Date: 2024/03/26 (Tuesday)
    Start: Japan Time (JST) 5:00 PM / CET 9AM / EST 3AM
    End: Japan Time (JST) 6:00 PM / CET 10AM / EST 4AM

  • Our Research Project announced by JAXA

    Our Research Project announced by JAXA

    JAXA stands for the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, Government research institution in Japan.

    Our project for joint research with JAXA titled “Development of technology for monitoring the dynamics of water molecules under low and microgravity conditions”, which started in November last year, has been press released.

    In English:

    https://www.ihub-tansa.jaxa.jp/english/RFP_announcement10_en.html

    Research Topic: “Development of technology for monitoring the dynamics of water molecules under low and microgravity conditions”

  • Aquaphotomics Winter Webinar ~ Coherent Water as a Negentropic Engine ~

    Aquaphotomics Winter Webinar ~ Coherent Water as a Negentropic Engine ~

    Recording & Presentation Slides

    Special thanks to Prof. Guiliani for generously providing access to the presentation slides.

    Download Presentation Slides

    Dear friends and colleagues,

    We are delighted to extend an invitation to the first aquaphotomics webinar of 2024! Join us as we host the distinguished Professor, Dr. Livio Giuliani, a renowned scientist in the field of water science.

    Prof. Giuliani, having earned his doctorate cum laude in 1974 from Sapienza University of Rome’s Institute of Mathematics, brings a wealth of experience. Over the years, he held key roles, including Senior Researcher at ISPESL/INAIL (Italian Ministry of Health) and Chief of the Radiation and Ultrasounds Environmental Pollution Lab (1998-2014). Prof. Giuliani played a pivotal role in formulating exposure limits to electromagnetic fields (EMF), with his “ISPESL Proposal” adopted by the Italian Government in 1998 and now followed by 10 other countries in Europe. As a co-founder and spokesman of the International Commission for Electromagnetic Safety (ICEMS, www.icems.eu), he has contributed significantly to groundbreaking research on the effects of electromagnetic fields (EMFs).

    Prof. Giuliani’s research work transitioned from an early focus on Ionizing Radiation dosimetry to EMF protection in 1997. Collaborations with Emilio Del Giudice and Mikhail Zhadin directed his attention to studying the behavior of aqueous solutions under Extremely Low Frequencies (ELFs), revealing the Ion Cyclotron Resonance (ICR) effect. The subsequent investigations, including studies with various researchers, unveiled the concurrent mechanism of protonation of water due to ICR of hydronium hydrates and the discovery of cations transport through floating water bridges. Since 2006, his research has exclusively focused on describing the effects of ICR on normal and cancer cells, and on bacteria, modulating antibiotic resistance. A significant outcome in 2022 was the publication of successful results from a clinical test, confirming the acupuncture theory proposed by Brizhik, Del Giudice, Maric, Oehler, Popp, and Schlecbusch.

    Prof. Giuliani’s illustrious scientific career has played pivotal roles in regulatory advocacy and ground-breaking research in electromagnetism, specifically in unveiling the profound role that water plays. We are delighted to announce that he will be the one to open this year’s aquaphotomics webinar series.

    Please mark this date and time in your calendars, and join us on 27th February, 5pm JST. To join the session, simply sign up for attendance using the provided “Sign Up” form. The event, as always, is free for all who wish to participate.

    Don’t miss out on this enriching experience! Whether your expertise lies in water studies, aquaphotomics, or spectroscopy, Prof. Giuliani’s presentation is sure to captivate and inspire.

    We look forward to seeing you!

    Aquaphotomics Winter Webinar – Schedule

    Time & Date

    Date: 2024/02/27 (Tuesday)
    Start: Japan Time (JST) 5:00 PM / CET 9AM / EST 3AM
    End: Japan Time (JST) 6:00 PM / CET 10AM / EST 4AM