The deadline for abstract submission for the next Third Aquaphotomics European Conference (Rome, 2nd – 4th September 2023) has been extended to April 30th. Attendees can submit their contribution to the Conference as oral or poster presentation following the instructions reported on the conference website at this link: https://www.3aec.sisnir.org/index.php/abstract-submission
The Third Aquaphotomics Conference will be a unique opportunity to exchange new ideas and applications on Aquaphotomics and to meet the leading experts about this discipline.
Furthermore, a Summer School on Aquaphotomis will be held in the same location before the conference, from September 1st to September 2nd 2023. The Summer School on Aquaphotomics is a dedicated training aimed at introducing the main aspects of this “omics” discipline to researchers working in the field on NIR spectroscopy and chemometrics.
Be aware that participants to Summer School have the possibility to attend the Conference with a reduced fee!
For more information about the Summer School please visit the website: https://www.sisnir.org/summer-school-2023
We are delighted to announce that our upcoming webinar will feature the distinguished Professor Emeritus, Dr. Yukihiro Ozaki. As one of the world’s foremost leaders in molecular spectroscopy, physical chemistry, and analytical chemistry research, Prof. Ozaki has made significant contributions to scientific and technological advancements throughout his illustrious career. His expertise encompasses a wide range of spectroscopic techniques, including Infrared, Raman, Near-infrared (NIR), Far ultraviolet (FUV), and terahertz spectroscopy. Prof. Ozaki has also been active in applying quantum chemistry to molecular spectroscopy, forging a strong bridge between these fields.
Prof. Ozaki has written more than 45 book chapters, 17 books, given more than 120 invited lectures all around the world and published over 1100 papers. He has been the embodiment of the motto of his research group, “top among the top” publishing an amazing 30 papers per year from 1999 to 2017! He has received 13 international and 8 Japanese awards, including the prestigious Medal with Purple Ribbon, given to those who have made significant discoveries and inventions in the field of science and technology.
But all these accomplishments aside, the human qualities of Prof. Ozaki are what make him truly grand. The things that you can not read in his papers or find on Google. For example, that he organized building of a kindergarten and care center for the kids of his researchers. Or that he raised new generations of spectroscopy leaders; many of his former students are now leaders in their fields across Japan and the world. That if you write an email to him, you will probably have an answer within 1 minute! These “little things” that do not end up on front pages or in statistics are what truly make a person remarkable and a leader. Because he inspires us to follow his example!
His unwavering mission has always been to promote the science and application of molecular spectroscopy throughout the world. During one interview given at the time he received Charles Mann Award, Professor Ozaki eloquently summarized his most significant contributions as follows: 1) pioneering the study of disease mechanisms through Raman spectroscopy, 2) establishing the application of near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy to physical chemistry, and 3) proposing the use of attenuated total reflection-far ultraviolet (ATR-FUV) spectroscopy.
We are honored and privileged to have him as a friend and a great supporter, and we invite you to join us for this special opportunity to learn from one of the best scientists and leaders. For this webinar, Prof. Ozaki will talk to us about his latest research results in the field of NIR imaging.
The webinar will be held on April 11th on the Zoom platform, and registration is free for all who wish to attend.
We are looking forward to seeing you there!
Aquaphotomics Spring Webinar – Top Among the Top – Schedule
Time & Date: 2023/04/11 (Tuesday)
Starts at: Japan Time (JST) 5:00 PM / Central European Summer Time (CEST) 10:00 AM / Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) 4:00 AM
Ends at: Japan Time (JST) 6:00 PM / Central European Summer Time (CEST) 11:00 AM / Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) 5:00 AM
We’re delighted to announce that “New York Water Week” has officially begun as part of the UN Water Conference. In light of this event, we would like to extend an invitation to you to join us for two upcoming events that will center on the new and emerging science of water.
The first event, “The New Science of Water: Research on Physicochemical and Nano-Structural Properties of Water and Its Multiple Applications” will be held virtually on March 22. This event will feature esteemed speakers who will share their insights on the latest research in water science and its applications.
The second event, titled “The New and Emerging Science of Water: International and Cross-Sector Cooperation,” will be held in-person on March 23. It will bring together experts from various sectors to discuss ways in which international cooperation can address the water crisis.
We are honoured to have Prof. Dr. Roumiana Tsenkova, President of the Aquaphotomics International Society, as a keynote speaker for both events. She will be speaking on the topic of “Aquaphotomics: Water – Light Interaction as an Immense Source of Information on System Level.”
You can register for the events at the following two links:
We believe that these events will provide invaluable opportunities to learn and engage with others in the field. Please feel free to disseminate this information among your friends, followers, and collaborators. Thank you for your attention, and we look forward to seeing you at these events.
We are excited to announce our upcoming “something novel, something different” themed webinar with Dr. Daniel Fels, a renowned researcher in host-parasite interactions and electromagnetic cell communication. Dr. Fels is not only a world-renowned expert in his field, but he is also an engaging and captivating speaker.
Dr. Fels received his PhD from the Zoological Institut at the University of Basel in Switzerland, where he conducted research on the manipulation hypothesis in Daphnia and gut-parasites. He later went on to investigate the transmission ecology of Paramecia and micronucleus-parasites as a post-doc at the CNRS and the University Pierre et Marie Curie in Paris, France.
From 2006 to 2015, Dr. Fels pursued independent research on electromagnetic cell communication among Paramecia at the Swiss Tropical Institute in Basel and the Institute of Plant Physiology at the University of Basel. His contributions to this field have been widely recognized, and he co-edited the eBook “Fields of the Cell” in 2015.
Join us as we delve into the groundbreaking research of Dr. Fels on intercellular communication through photons. Discover how cells can communicate with each other even when separated by a glass barrier, and how this affects cell division and energy uptake. Don’t miss out on this exciting journey into the fascinating world of cellular communication!
Please mark your calendars for the webinar on March 14th. 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.
~ Webinar Schedule ~
Time & Date: 2023/03/14 (Tuesday)
Starts at: Japan Time (JST) 5:00 PM
Central European Time (CET) 9:00 AM
Ends at: Japan Time (JST) 6:00 PM
Central European Time (CET) 10:00 AM
To learn more Dr. Fels’ research, check out this ebook and his previous presentation below.
The Italian Society of NIR Spectroscopy – SISNIR in collaboration with the Aquaphotomics International Society organises a Summer School on Aquaphotomics, a new “omics” discipline inspired by NIR spectroscopy and devoted to the study of water molecular systems by means of all types of spectroscopies. The Summer School, that will take place in Rome from September 1st to September 2nd 2023, is aimed of introducing the main aspects of Aquaphotomics to researchers working in the field of NIR spectroscopy and chemometrics.
For further information about the Summer School on Aquaphotomics, please visit https://www.sisnir.org/summer-school-2023.
Furthermore, on September 3rd-4th 2023 the event will continue in the same location with the 3rd Aquaphotomics European Conference, a great opportunity to share ideas and applications about this cutting-edge discipline as well as to discuss with the leading experts in Aquaphotomics. Participants to the Summer School have the possibility to attend the conference with a reduced fee.
It is our pleasure to invite you to the 2022nd Aquaphotomics Award and the first aquaphotomics webinar in the year 2023!
This time we will have an honor and pleasure to host a lecture by the 2022nd Aquaphotomics Awardee, Prof. Dr Masato Takeuchi. Prof. Takeuchi’s publications are eagerly awaited by our Aquaphotomics Research Department. His works are unique and set the example of how clearly and beautifully all the intricacies of molecular structure of water and related functionality can be described based on the information extracted from the measured spectra.
In his hands, spectroscopy is like a super-power tool that allows him to observe the molecular structure of water as if he is looking at it with a microscope. The assignment proposed in his papers proves the existence of already discovered and defines new Water Matrix Coordinates (WAMACS). Therefore, his work makes a significant contribution for the development of aquaphotomics and we are happy to hear him talking about his latest discoveries.
In the lecture, Prof. Takeuchi will talk about the mechanisms of dehydration of hydroxide and hydration of oxide, as well as adsorption of water on zeolites and if time allows, he might touch on some other related phenomena.
Please mark this date and time in your calendars, and join us on 10th February, 5pm JST. Please find all the information about the lectures at the schedule below. The webinar will be held using Zoom platform free for all who wish to participate. All you need to do is sign up for attendance using a “Sign up” form provided below the schedule.
This is the webinar you should not miss! Whatever your field of work is, if you are interested in water, in aquaphotomics and/or using spectroscopy, you will be enriched by this experience and you will also eagerly follow the work of Prof. Takeuchi.
2022nd Aquaphotomics Award Webinar – Schedule
~ Webinar Schedule ~
Time & Date: 2023/02/10 (Friday)
Starts at: Japan Time (JST) 5:00 PM
Central European Time (CET) 9:00 AM
Ends at: Japan Time (JST) 6:00 PM
Central European Time (CET) 10:00 AM
Prof. Dr Masato Takeuchi
Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka Prefecture University, Osaka
Near-IR spectroscopic observation: dehydration of hydroxide and hydration of oxide
To tackle global warming issue due to escalating CO2 emission, researches have focused on the effective use of unharnessed thermal energy using chemical heat storage (CHS) materials. For example, dehydration of Mg(OH)2 and hydration of MgO correspond to storage and output processes of thermal energy, respectively. In this lecture, the mechanism of Mg(OH)2 dehydration and MgO hydration by using NIR spectroscopy will be presented. In addition, some of the phenomena related to adsorption of water will also be discussed.
Credit: J. Phys. Chem. C 2021, 125, 20, 10937-10947
In Japan there is a beautiful tradition to have a party at the end of the year. It is called “Bōnenkai” and it is a drinking party where typically friends or co-workers get together to have some drinks and forget all the woes and troubles of the past year enjoying each other’s company.
It is our pleasure now, to invite you to come to our last webinar this year, Farewell to 2022 – Aquaphotomics Bōnenkai Party which will take place on 2022/12/23 (Friday), 5PM JST(9AM CET). The webinar will be held using Zoom platform as usual; free for all who wish to participate. All you need to do is sign up for attendance using the form below.
In this webinar Assoc. Prof. Jelena Muncan will give an overview of the work done during 2022, the major achievements and new discoveries, and Prof. Roumiana Tsenkova will talk about the future plans. And there is a special surprise this year! Aquaphotomics Research Department and Aquaphotomics Society will be presenting an award for the scientific publication which made a significant contribution to our development in the year 2022! The name of the winner is secret and it will be only revealed at the webinar (even the winner doesn’t know)!
In the spirit of Bōnenkai party let’s remember together the best moments of 2022 and celebrate our achievements and discoveries! We are looking forward to seeing you at the Aquaphotomics Bōnenkai Party! Don’t forget to bring your favorite drink!
WEBINAR: Farewell to 2022 – Aquaphotomics Bōnenkai Party
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Opening of the webinar and introduction by Prof. Roumiana Tsenkova
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“Aquaphotomics achievements and discoveries in 2022” by Assoc. Prof. Jelena Muncan
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Road ahead – Concluding speech by Prof. Roumiana Tsenkova
It is our pleasure to announce Webinar #2 of the Aquaphotomics Harvest Webinars Series. The second webinar will be held on Thursday, 10th of November, 5PM (JST) and consist of 4 lectures in English, with Japanese subtitles. Each lecture will be around 15 min and 5 min for discussion.
Once again, we would also like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to Tsuki no Shizuku Foundation for their tremendous support in publishing the first Aquaphotomics Special Issue and in general their support for the aquaphotomics research, projects and publications.
Please find all the information about the lectures at the schedule below. The webinar will be held using Zoom platform free for all who wish to participate. All you need to do is sign up for attendance using a “Sign up” form provided below the schedule.
We are looking forward to seeing you!
Aquaphotomics Harvest Webinar 2 – Schedule
Date: 2022/11/10 (Thursday)
Start: Japan Time (JST) 5:00 PM / Central European Time (CET) 9:00 AM
End: Japan Time (JST) 6:30 PM / Central European Time (CET) 10:30 AM
Presenter
Topic and Affiliation
Damenraj Rajkumar
Interactions of Linearly Polarized and Unpolarized Light on Kiwifruit Using Aquaphotomics (Link to publisher)
The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited, New Zealand
Vanessa Moll
Investigation of Water Interaction with Polymer Matrices by Near-Infrared (NIR) Spectroscopy (Link to publisher)
Institute of Analytical Chemistry and Radiochemistry, University of Innsbruck, Austria
Felix Scholkmann
Changes in Water Properties in Human Tissue after Double Filtration Plasmapheresis — A Case Study (Link to Publisher)
Biomedical Optics Research Laboratory, University of Zurich, Switzerland
Anibal Disalvo
Water as a Link between Membrane and Colloidal Theories for Cells (Link to Publisher)
Laboratory of Applied Biophysics, Applied Biophysics and Food Research Center (CIBAAL), Argentina
The Aquaphotomics research workshop includes the open lectures on November 23, research presentations on the 24th, and an optional study tour on Mount. Koya on the 25th. The program on the 24th will be published soon. For more details, please see the poster below.
Prof. Ozaki and Prof. Tsenkova will give open lectures for the general public on November 23 at Hashimoto, Wakayama. This is an excellent opportunity to meet the researchers, and take a tour of the Aquaphotomics Laboratory! Their lectures will cover a wide range of topics, including history and future of water research. Please see the poster below for more details.
