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IMCS 2012 - The 14th International Meeting on Chemical Sensors
2012-05-20 00:00 - 2012-05-23 23:59 (Europe/Paris)
20 – 23 May 2012 – Nürnberg/Nuremberg, Germany

The 14th International Meeting on Chemical Sensors (IMCS-14) is the world`s largest interdisciplinary forum on all aspects of chemical sensors encompassing physics, chemistry, materials science and engineering disciplines including biomedical engineering.

In 2012, IMCS-14 is held jointly with the world`s largest sensor fair, the SENSOR+TEST 2012 in Nürnberg/Nuremberg, Germany. The IMCS-14 is organized by the University of Bayreuth and Supported by the Association for Sensor Technology (AMA, DE).

The deadline for abstract submission is extended to 13 January 2012

Further information is available at: www.imcs2012.de

ISOCS Meeting at IMCS'2012 in Nuremberg
2012-05-22 15:30 - 17:30
Dear ISOCS members,

Many of you are attending the International Meeting on Chemical Sensors in Nuremberg next week. We would like to take this opportunitty to get together and debate about the current status of ISOCS, future events, and overall strategy.

We have reserved a room for Tuesday at 15:30, Room Basel at the Nuremberg Convention Center Mitte next to the IMCS conference room Athen.

Topics of the agenda are:

Information about the short course “Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology for chemical trace detection” in Tarragona 4-7 June 2012.Recap of ISOCS-IMCS meetingFuture events in USA-Asia-EuropeStatus ISOEN’2013Changes in ISOCS constitutionOpen discussion

Please due to the short notice, distribute this information among your contacts.

Santiago Marco

ISOCS President

ISOCS Short Course Summer 2012
2012-06-04 00:00 - 2012-06-07 23:59
Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology for Trace Level Detection

4-7 June 2012 – Tarragona, Spain

The Short Course will cover basic concepts of nanomaterials and Microsystems technologies for a successful integration in functional devices. It will review state of the art technology and methods for trace level detection. An introduction to growth and characterisation of nanostructures will deliver hands on experience.Students may show their own results since a poster session will be organised. This will give an opportunity to build personal networks and meet active researchers, both from academia and industry, who are advancing in the field.

The Short Course is residential and the programme allows plenty of scope for networking with lecturers and attendees. Lectures take place in the morning and afternoon with the evenings free to network, consolidate their knowledge or enjoy the outdoors (Roman and Medieval Tarragona or its beaches).

The venue is the Science and Technology Campus of the University of Tarragona, and the price includes all accommodation, breakfast, coffee breaks and lunch.

Registration is closed!

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The Short Course Summer 2012 covers topics including:

Fundamentals of trace detectionPre-concentration and sample handlingFundamentals of ion mobility spectrometersNanomaterials in functional devicesMEMS based technologiesSignal Processing for trace level detection

Speakers include:

Prof. Julian Gardner, University of Warwick, UKProf. Eduard Llobet, University of Tarragona, SpainProf. Santiago Marco, University of Barcelona, SpainDr. Eduard Figueras, CNM, Barcelona, SpainDr. Wolfgang Vautz, ISAS, Dortmund, GermanyDr. Karine Bonnot, ISL, Saint Louis, France

Program details will be published in due course.

Breath Analysis for Biomedicine and National Security: Sensor Design Issues and Strategies for Biomarker Discovery
2012-10-28 12:00 - 2012-11-01 12:00
As human breath analysis further develops as a multi-disciplinary field, it is clear that sensor development, instrumentation systems and algorithms play critical roles within this research area.

Although much emphasis in the last decade has focused on breath biomarker compound identification and physiological relevance, we increasingly turn our attention towards portable, fieldable sensor platforms for non-invasive breath monitoring.

The mission of this workshop is to assemble a group of leading experts in this field to discuss their own research, debate trends and future directions of the field, and contemplate areas of research that deserve special attention in the field moving forward.

Organizers: Prof. Cristina Davis, Dr. Michael Epton, Prof. Nicholas Kenyon, Dr. Matthias Frank, Dr. Amy Gryshuk

Registration deadline: 17 August 2012

More information at the conference webpage: http://breathanalysis.ucdavis.edu/index.html

Nanosensor Technologies for Monitoring - materials and methods
2012-11-07 09:15 - 17:00 | ed060f34-14a4-4844-9964-b0e99413cb78
Conference with Posters and Exhibition organised by the Automation and Analytical Management Group – Royal Society of Chemistry

This is the fourth annual AAMG conference on monitoring and analysis using sensor technologies. The conference follows the same format as in preceding years with presentations by invited speakers; however, the majority of papers and posters are presented by young researchers. The conference addresses the health effects of nanoparticles; the preparation of nanoparticle sensor technologies and systems, and examines the design and application of early research and commercial sensors for (bio)medical, industrial and environmental processes. The conference will also include an exhibition and poster presentations.The interest and use of Nanosensing techniques in biomedical and environmental monitoring has grown rapidly in recent years enhanced by the potential for automation and remote at site measurements with low cost methodologies and miniature instrumentation. This Conference offers a good opportunity to bring together scientists involved in this field to exchange experiences and thoughts about the new applications and novel types of sensors.

Scientific Committee

Dr R.Narayanaswamy, Professor Krishna Persaud, Dr Chris Walton, Dr Paul Quincey, Dr Alan Braithwaite, Dr Craig Roxburgh, Dr Mark Baron and Dr Martha Buitenkamp

For further Information go to: http://aamg-rsc.org/2012/06/sensors-2012/

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AISEM 2013 Conference
2013-02-05 00:00 - 2013-02-07 23:59
The AISEM 2013 Conference will be held in Brescia University and CNR Campus, on February 5-7, 2013.The purpose of the AISEM conferences is to bring together researchers from academia, research institutes and industry involved in:• sensors and actuators;• materials and process technologies;• control, data acquisition and signal conditioning;• technical data processing and pattern recognition;• microsystems, micromachines and innovative applications.

The AISEM 2013 Conference is the XVII edition of the annual interdisciplinary forum in which competences in physics, chemistry, biology, engineering, materials science, etc.. converge and valuably interact with the aim of providing a comprehensive picture of the expertise and skills available in this field in Italy.

You are cordially invited to join us and the Italian community of sensors and microsystems at the AISEM 2013 Conference.Authors of accepted abstracts will be invited to contribute a 4-page extended paper to be included in a dedicated volume of the Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering published by Springer Verlag, with ISBN and indexed in ISI Web of Science and Scopus.Please visit the conference web-site (http://www.aisem2013.it) for updated conference information.

Online abstract submission and registration will be available soon on the conference web-site.

Important dates

Abstract submission deadlineDecember 1, 2012Notification of acceptanceDecember 20, 2012Early registration deadlineJanuary 11, 2013

Giorgio Sberveglieri and Vittorio FerrariCo-Chairs

ISOCS Short Course Winter 2013
2013-03-15 10:00 - 2013-03-20 12:00 | Header
Biosensors and Biomimetics: Inspired by Nature

15-20 March 2013 – Kühtai, Austria

The ISOCS Short Course Winter 2013 will be held in Kühtai, the highest ski resort in Austria just 30km west of Innsbruck.

The Short Course will cover fundamental concepts of biomimetics with a special focus on biosensors and their applications. An introduction to science of adapting designs from nature to solve technological problems will be supported with number of case studies including applications in olfactory biosensing, environmental monitoring, health care and robotics.

Registration is closed!

Who should attend?

The Short Course is ideal for anyone with an interest in biomimetics, biosensors and their applications and is new to the field; for example, PhD students, researchers, technologists and industrialists.Short Courses organized by ISOCS are a unique combination of fundamental theory lectures and practical application exercises. They provide a head start into selected topics of current research and new developments in the area of chemical sensing, biosensing, olfaction and biomimetics. Most lecturers will be present throughout the duration of the course. Ample opportunity is given for discussion and networking.

The school takes place at Sporthotel Kühtai: http://www.sporthotel-kuehtai.com

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The Short Course Winter 2013 covers topics including:

Fundamentals of biosensors and biomimeticsWhole cell based biosensorsBiosensors interface circuits and signal processingModelling of biological systemsApplications of biosensors and biomimetics

Speakers include:

Prof. Julian Gardner, University of Warwick, UKProf. Krishna Persaud, University of Manchester, UKDr. Shannon Olsson, Max Planck, Jena, GermanyDr. Marina Cole, University of Warwick, UKDr. Jan Mitrovics, JLM Innovation, Germany

Breath Analysis Summit 2013
2013-06-09 00:00 - 2013-06-12 23:59 | IMG_7960
9 – 12 June 2013 – Saarbrücken/Wallerfangen, Germany

This summit is jointly organized by the International Association for Breath Research (IABR), Technical University Dortmund and Saarland University Medical Center and Saarland University Faculty of Medicine (UKS).The Summit will provide a forum to clinicians, scientists, engineers, and environmentalists to present their latest findings and to meet industry executives and entrepreneurs to discuss key trends, future directions, and upcoming technologies in breath analysis. Relevant applications include non invasive diagnosis of respiratory and non-respiratory diseases, assessment of exposure to environmental pollutants, and bioterrorism / security issues.

Each session will include a lecture addressing physiological bases and methodological issues and selected contributions on relevant clinical applications.A major focus this year will be on nitric oxide, exhaled breath condensate, electronic nose, mass spectrometry, ion mobility spectrometry and newer sensor technologies. Medical applications range from asthma and other respiratory diseases to gastrointestinal disease, occupational diseases, critical care, and different types of cancer. Application fields are also anaesthesia, different infections and halitosis. Analytical methods, potential clinical applications, metabolic profiling and biomarker identification are discussed. BioInformatics and statistics are included in the program.

Structure Oral and poster contributions are requested. Once your abstract is accepted, you will need to either prepare an oral presentation or to develop a poster. Instructions will follow along with acceptance.

Publication Proceedings will be published in the Journal of Breath Research.

Poster / Industrial Exhibition Poster will be shown from Monday to Wednesday, an industrial exhibition will be organised for Tuesday, but could be shown all days.

Social Program: The conference will have a social programme especially the opening reception (included) and the conference dinner (included).

The deadline for abstract submission is 15 March 2013

Further information is available at: www.breath2013.de

Short Course Breath Analysis 2013 and LCaos Workshop
2013-06-14 00:00 - 23:59 | IMG_7960
14 June 2013 – Saarbrücken/Wallerfangen, Germany

This short course is organized jointly with the LCAOS Workshop on Lung Cancer Detection with Sensor Arrays and run in conjunction with the Breath Analysis Summit 2013.

The Short Course explores chemical sensors in breath analysis provides and covers knowledge on chemical sensors, data analsis and breath analysis for lung cancer detection as well as established medical practices for lung cancer detection.The main objective is to give an overview of the available technologies and current research with a focus on practical applicability and real life problems.The short course is ideal for medical scientists, clinicians and industrialists who want to get a head start on chemical sensors in breath analysis, and for researchers and engineers who want to use their technology in lung cancer breath analysis.

Registration is closed!

Topics covered

Overview of chemical sensor technologies and their applicability to breath analysis. Advantage and disadvantages of the different technologies in breath analysis applications.An overview of currently used methods for the diagnosis of lung cancer. Challenges, practical issues and a wish list from the medical practitioner.Introduction to data analysis for chemical sensors. Filtering, extraction, statistical methods, pattern recognition. Good practices and pitfalls.Practical examples and hands-on demonstrations of chemical sensors and sensor arrays.

Location

The LCAOS Workshop will be held at the Hotel Scheidberg, St. Vallier Straße 1, 66798 Wallerfangen/Kerlingen, Germany.

Organizers

Prof. Santiago Marco, University of Barcelona, Spain

Dr. Jan Mitrovics, JLM Innovation GmbH, Germany

Additional Lecturers

Prof. Hossam Haick, Technion Institute of Technology, Israel

Dr. Nir Peled, Sheba Medical Center, Israel

Presentations

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Presentations are available as PDF files for ISOCS members: Short Course Breath Analysis 2013 and LCaos Workshop Materials

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ISOEN 2013
2013-07-02 00:00 - 2013-07-05 23:59 | Header
The ISOEN 2013 (15th International Symposium on Olfaction and Electronic Nose) will be held in Deagu, Korea on July 2-5, 2013.

ISOEN brings together experts in various fields, from biomedical, environmental, materials, energy engineering to artificial intelligent community to discuss the state of the art in olfaction and electronic nose and develop cutting edge research and technology in this field.

You are cordially invited to join first ISOEN conference in Asia and Korea Community of Olfaction at the ISOEN 2013.

Please visit the conference web-site (http://www.isoen2013.kr) for updated conference information.

Online abstract submission is available and registration will be available soon on the conference web-site.

Important dates

Abstract submissionFebruary 15, 2013Author notificationMarch 31, 2013Early-bird registrationApril 30, 2013

Jeung-Soo Huh

Chair of ISOEN 2013

Hyung-Gi Byun

Local Organizer for ISOEN 2013

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1st International Workshop on Odor Spaces
2013-09-04 00:00 - 2013-09-07 23:59 | IMG_7928
Chemical Space – Sensory Space – Perceptual Space – Artificial Olfaction

4-7 September 2013 – Herrenhausen Palace, Hannover, Germany

The sense of smell plays an important role in everyday life, for example in food, beverages, perfume and hygiene. For many animals the sense of smell is their primary sense to experience their world. But still, we have no clear understanding of how odors are perceived. Moreover, while we readily understand how to describe visual stimuli with light wavelengths and contrast, or sounds with frequency and amplitude, we lack understanding of the fundamental features of odors. In other words, we don’t understand Odor Space.The notion odor space describes different aspects of the sense of smell. There is chemical space, in which odorants (chemicals that evoke an odor) are arranged along their physico-chemical properties. The encoding of odors into neuronal responses defines the sensory space. The perceptual organization and meaning of odors is the basis for perception space. Finally, odors are embedded in a physical space that governs how odorants move from their sources to our noses.Understanding how these aspects of odor space relate to each other is crucial to advance our knowledge on olfaction, which is essential for research and development the food and perfume industry. Odor space knowledge is also key to developing artificial noses and prosthetics. Unraveling the meaning of odor space requires integrating many different disciplines all part of a rapidly growing research community, including biochemistry, molecular genetics, neuroscience, psychology, physics, engineering and computer science.The aim of the 1st International Workshop on Odorspaces is to bring together leading scientists and young researchers to jointly tackle the huge tasks to create a unifying perspective on Odor Spaces. We will mix data presentations by young researchers with big-picture accounts by senior experts in the field. A large part of the symposium is devoted to discussion to develop new and meaningful insights into the chemical sense.

Further information is available at: www.odorspaces2013.org

International School of Physics and Technology of Matter
2013-09-15 00:00 - 2013-09-21 23:59 | Newsletter
Towards new frontiers of Smart Sensing and Integration: Materials, Technologies and Applications

Smart Sensing and Smart Systems Integration are currently witnessing a tremendous boost which arises both from the need for better understanding of fundamental phenomena and from the quest of applications in emerging and future technologies, where products will incorporate functions of sensing, actuation and control and will be capable of describing and analyzing a situation, and taking decisions based on the available data in a predictive or adaptive manner, thereby performing smart actions. In most cases the “smartness” of the system can be attributed to autonomous operation based on closed loop control, energy efficiency and networking capabilities.

Smart Sensing and Smart Integration combine materials, technologies and components from Microsystems technology (miniaturized electric, mechanical, optical and fluidic devices) with knowledge, technology and functionality from other disciplines like physics, biology, chemistry, nano-sciences or cognitive sciences. Then integration of micro- and nano-technologies along the line connecting the nano-, micro- and macro-worlds is the future of technology with a clear convergence towards Micro/Nano/Bio/ICT and with real applications into an industrial context when emphasizing the combination of components with the aim of merging their functional and technical abilities into an interoperable system.

The School is thought to give a perspective on some of both fundamental and new frontiers activities in the fields of materials science, technological processes, sensors and devices, industrial applications with an emphasis on their connections. The consequences and impact of sensing and integration will be analyzed in several different contexts.

AIMS OF THE SCHOOL ARE:

(1) To broaden and deepen the background knowledge of young researchers, early-career scientists, PhD students and post-docs, in the general areas of materials, sensors and multifunctional devices, transduction methods, micro/nano technologies, miniaturization and functionalization, advanced processing and packaging, wereable and portable devices, applications, etc., through a series of advanced lectures given by well recognized experts in these fields.

(2) To provide a perspective of the latest research and new frontier trends in these areas.

The schedule of the School is intensive with a rich program including formal lectures and discussion sessions, including a session for young researchers poster presentation. Some social events will help to create a stimulating and friendly atmosphere for interaction and learning. The daily program typically runs from 09.00-13.00 and from 17.00-20.00, with afternoon sessions being a combination of non-lecture activities, seminars and poster discussions.

ISOCS Short Course Winter 2014
2014-02-09 10:00 - 2014-02-14 15:00
Reactivity of solids, Kinetics, Catalysis, Definitions and Applications of Chemical Sensors

9-14 February 2014 – Les Houches – Chamonix Valley, France

Develop your knowledge on chemical sensors systems and applications at the ISOCS Short Course in Les Houches (Chamonix Valley), France.

The venue is the Ecole de Physique des Houches, located closed to the ski slopes, and in the valley of Chamonix offering a closed access to many famous ski resorts. The price (795 €) includes all accommodation (single room) and meals. Students will receive free ISOCS membership for 2014.

Les Houches is a village located in Chamonix valley, in the French Alps. Established in 1951, the Physics School is situated at 1150 m above sea level in natural surroundings, with breathtaking views on the Mont-Blanc mountain range.Les Houches Physics School is affiliated with Université Joseph Fourier Grenoble I (UJF) and is funded by the UJF, the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS) and the Direction des Sciences de la Matière of Commissariat à l’Energie Atomique (CEA/DSM). http://houches.ujf-grenoble.fr

Registration is closed!

Who should attend?

The Short Course is ideal for anyone with an interest in chemical sensors and olfaction, and is new to the field; for example, PhD students, researchers, technologists and industrialists.Short Courses organized by ISOCS are a unique combination of fundamental theory lectures and practical application exercises. They provide a head start into selected topics of current research and new developments in the area of chemical sensing and olfaction. Most lecturers will be present throughout the duration of the course. Ample opportunity is given for discussion and networking.

The school takes place at Les Houches Physics School: http://houches.ujf-grenoble.fr

The Short Course Winter 2014 covers topics including:

Adsorption and kinetics of transformation in solidsCatalysis for gas-solids interactionsPoint defects in solidsBiosensorsElectronic Noses and their applicationNano-sensor preparationAutomotive gas sensorsFood applications of Electronic Nose

Speakers include:

Prof. Christophe Pijolat, EMSE St-Etienne, FranceProf. Michèle Pijolat, EMSE St-Etienne, FranceDr. Philippe Vernoux, Institute of Catalysis Lyon, FranceDr. Jean-Paul Viricelle, EMSE St-Etienne, FranceProf. Julian Gardner, University of Warwick, UKProf. Krishna Persaud, University of Manchester, UKProf. Corrado Di Natale, University Tor Vergata, Rome, ItalyProf. Elisabetta Comini , University of Brescia, ItalyDr. Veronica Sberveglieri, University Modena e Reggio Emilia, ItalyDr. Jan Mitrovics, JLM Innovation, Germany

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Sensors 2014
2014-06-18 00:00 - 23:59 | ed060f34-14a4-4844-9964-b0e99413cb78
New Materials and Developments in Sensor Technologies

18 June 2014 – The Royal Society of Chemistry, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London, UK

This is the sixth annual AAMG Conference concerning monitoring and analysis using sensor technologies. This conference will cover new materials and developments on sensor technologies with applications related to air and water quality; and biological monitoring. The conference follows a similar format as in preceding years with presentations by invited speakers; however, the majority of papers and posters will be presented by young researchers.

The conference will examine the design and application of new materials and development of potential commercial sensors for monitoring (bio)medical, industrial and environmental processes. Sessions will feature invited presentations and submissions selected from the response to the call for papers.

Download full details at: http://aamg-rsc.org/2014/04/sensors-2014-full-programme-registration-details/

Monitoring Ambient Air 2014
2014-12-09 00:00 - 2014-12-10 23:59 | ed060f34-14a4-4844-9964-b0e99413cb78
Air Quality in Europe – New ChallengesConference with Posters & Exhibition

December 9-10, 2014, London, UK

In several European countries, air quality made headline news this year in a way that has not been seen for decades. While the regulation of emissions, and our understanding of the sources and mechanisms involved in air quality move forwards, the overall situation may not, as control in some areas is counterbalanced by uncontrolled developments in others. Following last year’s successful liaison with Defra’s Air Quality Expert Group, there will be overview presentations on topics currently being reviewed by that group. They concern pollution sources that are either relatively new, or that have not received the attention that they merit: shipping, biomass burning and shale gas extraction (often called “fracking”), and also an assessment of the evidence for photocatalytic paints as a means to reduce NOx concentrations. In addition, there will be an update on the EU funded CARBOTRAF project and a session focused on black carbon and other air pollution emissions from traffic. The meeting will also include a session on advances in air quality measurement; an on-going theme of this conference series.

Organised by the Automation and Analytical Management Group – Royal Society of Chemistry

For more information please go to: aamg-rsc.org

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ISOCS Short Course Winter 2015
2015-03-08 10:00 - 2015-03-13 15:00 | Single item: job
Electronic Noses and their Panorama of Sensors

8-13 March 2015 – Ponte di Legno – Brescia,Italy

Develop your knowledge on chemical sensors systems and applications at the ISOCS Short Course in Ponte di Legno, Italy.

The venue is Ponte di Legno/Tonale close to the ski slopes, offering a close access to many famous ski resorts. The price (700 €) includes all accommodation (shared double room) and meals. Students will receive free ISOCS membership for 2015.

Registration is closed!

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Who should attend?

The Short Course is ideal for anyone with an interest in chemical sensors and olfaction, and is new to the field; for example, PhD students, researchers, technologists and industrialists.Short Courses organized by ISOCS are a unique combination of fundamental theory lectures and practical application exercises. They provide a head start into selected topics of current research and new developments in the area of chemical sensing and olfaction. Most lecturers will be present throughout the duration of the course. Ample opportunity is given for discussion and networking.

Directions and Accommondation:

The school takes place at Ponte di Legno: http://www.comune.ponte-di-legno.bs.it/

Recommended Accommondation during the conference, in Hotel Pineta: http://www.hotelpineta.biz/it/pagina/home.html

Venue of the lectures will be the Centro Formativo Provinciale, which is about 500m from the hotel: http://www.cfpzanardelli.it/index.php/2013-05-22-10-25-38/2013-07-16-08-41-22

Information about Skiing in Adamello: http://www.adamelloski.com/en/

How to get there with public transport:Coming from Milan, we recommend to take the train to Brescia (Ferrovie dello Stato).From there take the train to Edolo (Ferrovie Nord Milano).Once you reach Edolo, continue by bus to Ponte die Legno.

Train website: http://www.trenitalia.com/cms/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=4ddd1a035296f310VgnVCM1000005817f90aRCRD

Bus website: http://www.adamelloski.com/documenti/nevebus/sab/edolo-tonale-sab-dal-12-9-14.pdf

The Short Course Winter 2015 covers topics including:

MOX NWs Chemical sensorsCoated quartz microbalancesBiosensorsElectronic Noses and their applicationFood applications of ENsElectronic circuit for ENsAn overview of the sampling method for E-nosesFundamentals of multivariate data analysis for chemical sensorsPresentation COST Action EuNetAir

Speakers include:

Dr. Veronica Sberveglieri, CNR – INO & University Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy ( Director)Prof. Julian Gardner, University of Warwick, UK ( Org. Committee )Dr. Jan Mitrovics, JLM Innovation, Germany ( Org. Committee )Dr. Simone Borri CNR-INO, ItalyProf. Corrado Di Natale, University Tor Vergata, Rome, ItalyProf. Eugenio Martinelli, University Tor Vergata, Rome, ItalyDr. Dario Zappa, CNR-INO, ItalyDr. Matteo Falasconi, Univertsity of Brescia, ItalyProf. Marco Della Rosa, University of Bologna, ItalyDr. Michele Penza, ENEA, Brindisi, Italy

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Nanotechnology and Nanosensors - Web course of Prof. Hossam Haick
2015-03-15 12:00
Prof. Haick Hossam (Technion – IIT) has designed, developed, and will deliver a massive open online course (MOOC) on “Nanotechnology and Nanosensors .”MOOC is a web-based course designed to support a large number of participants. MOOCs are online distance education, providing free and accessible high-quality education to the masses. Contrary to traditional courses, MOOCs allow open and free registration to any non-credit participants. Any background in science (chemistry, biology, physics), technology and/or engineering would fit the course.The “Nanotechnology and Nanosensors” MOOC includes ten classes of 3-4 short lecture videos. The MOOC course is available for free to anybody who is interested in extending his knowledge. A certificate will be provided for successful participants at the end of the course.

Brief description of the course

Nanotechnology and Nanosensors is a course for people who are interested in learning about novel sensing tools that makes use of nanotechnology (a technology that relies in the regime between one to hundred nanometers, viz. billionths of the meter) to screen, detect, and monitor various events in either our personal or professional life. The students discover the fascinating world of nanoland that bumps up against the basic building blocks of matter. As such, the students discover how holding the nanoland with various sensing devices together could lay the groundwork for infinite innovative applications in every part of our daily life, starting from in-vivo and ex-vivo diagnosis and treatments of diseases, continuing with quality control of goods and environmental aspects, and ending with monitoring security issues. In this endeavor, the students learn how to fabricate such new tools, how to characterize them, how to control them, and how to integrate them in the various applications.

For more details on the course and for registration, please visit:www.coursera.org/technion

Place: Web course offered by Technion

4th GOSPEL Workshop on Gas sensors based on semiconducting metal oxides
2015-06-07 00:00 - 2015-06-09 23:59
Basic under-standing & applications

7-9 June 2015, Tübingen, Germany

The workshop is the fourth in a series of Gospel workshops (http://www.gospel-network.org) dedicated to the R&D activities in the field of semiconducting metal oxide based gas sensors.It will be organized by the Universities of Kyushu and Tübingen, over two full days – 8th and 9th of June – and will be preceded by a social, come-together event on the 7th of June.

The previous three workshops demonstrated that the idea to bring together experts from both academia and industry and provide plenty of time for discussions was very fruitful. Therefore,also this edition will keep the very successful format of combining 2 key notes (each 40 min + 20 min discussion) and 4 invited talks (each 25 min and 10 min discussion) with regular oral contributions (each 15 min and 5 min discussion) and poster presentations. As usual, we areready to host an exhibition for companies active in the field.At the workshop we will also discuss the opportunity of transforming it in a biennial conference run by a Steering Committee that will take place alternately in Asia and Europe.

Location

The workshop will take place in Tübingen, Germany in the “Hotel Stadt Tübingen”. For details about the hotel, please have a look at: http://www.hotel-stadt-tuebingen.de/. The hotel offers excellent conference facilities.Tübingen is extremely easy to reach from the Stuttgart Airport (25 minutes drive), which is connected with all major European airports.

Participation

The attendance is limited to a maximum of 75 participants. In the case in which the demand will be higher, the selection – for non-authors – will be made on a first came, first served basis.The conference fee is expected to be around 400€ and besides the attendance of the scientific sessions will also cover participation to the social events, coffee breaks and lunch during the workshop.

Further information:

You can email gssmo2015@ipc.uni-tuebingen.de with any queries about logistics or the workshop organizers for enquiries about the programme and content and suggestions.

The workshop website is now online. For registration and abstract submission please follow this link:http://www.gospel-network.org/index.php?id=gssmo130

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ISOEN 2015
2015-06-28 00:00 - 2015-07-01 23:59 | Resources
16th International Symposium on Olfaction and Electronic Nose

28 June – 1 July 2015 – Dijon – France

A great opportunity for exchanging business or academic viewpoints with experts from all over the world, in order to foster tomorrow’s innovations in E-senses!

Important Information! Do not miss the great welcome party at the “Jardin de Sciences”, Sunday evening at 19:00

Google Map: https://www.google.de/maps/place/Sciences+Garden/@47.3218776,5.0289836,17z

Travel directions: https://colloque6.inra.fr/isoen2015/Social-events

The Symposium invites contributions describing the latest scientific, industrial, and technological research results in subjects including:

Solid State Sensor Technologies sensorsE-Senses System designOdor generation / transmissionOlfactionBio-inspired sensingAnalytical techniquesApplications

After 20 years of Electronic Nose, it is time to take stock!

Important Dates 2015

Abstract submission openingJanuary 10Abstract submission deadlineMarch 8Notification of acceptanceApril 10Early bird registration startsMarch 16Regular registration startsApril 29

For more information and registration please go to: http://isoen.org

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ISOEN 2015 pre-conference Tutorial
2015-06-28 09:00 - 17:30 | Resources
Pre-conference tutorial at CSGA: Olfaction, human vs Artificial: is it possible to measure odors?

It is our great pleasure to welcome all participants to the ISOEN first Tutorial.

The aim of the ISOEN Tutorial is to address the fundamentals of Olfaction and Taste science and discuss some recent development/applications in the field of on-line measurements and odor/taste mixtures. The lectures are given at the graduate level and span from the scientific basic principles to the implementation in research. They are intended for PhD students and young researchers in the field, researchers who have recently entered the interdisciplinary field of E-Nose and E-Tongue, and for colleagues who want to brush up their fundamental knowledge in certain fields. This tutorial comprises 7 lectures of approximatively 45 mins to be given on Sunday the 28 of June at CSGA in Dijon. The Tutorial is open to all conference participants. A modest registration fee, including lecture notes and buffet lunch is requested.

Travel directions:

The tutorial takes place on Sunday 28th June from 9:15 to 18:00 at the Centre Européen des Sciences du Goût (CSGA).

Address: Centre Européen des Sciences du Goût (CSGA); 9E boulevard Jeanne d’Arc; 21000 Dijon

To reach the venue (it is not at the same place as the conference!), please take Tram 1 (direction Quetigny Centre from the train station) and get off at CHU –Hôpitaux.

The venue is the large round building behind the tram stop.

Location in Google Maps: https://www.google.de/maps/place/Centre+Européen+des+Sciences+du+Goût/@47.319633,5.0675945,17z

Preliminary programme

RegistrationRegistration & Introduction. Patrick Mielle, Jean-Luc LeQuéréSensory of olfaction and tastePhysiology of olfaction & taste. Loïc BriandGC-olfaction & recombination. Elisabeth GuichardCoffe breakOdors perception and interactionsSensory evaluation. Sophie NicklausPerceptual interactions. Thierry Thomas-DanguinBuffet LunchInstrumental & pairing techniquesGC-MS / sample preparation. Jean-Luc Le QuéréEnvironmental odours assesment. Anne-Claude RomainAPI-MS (on-line & global measurements). Jean-Luc Le QuéréShift to Chemosens (Analytical & sensory Platform)Visit of the ChemoSens Platform facilitiesAnalytical. Etienne Sémon (tbc)Sensory. Jean-Luc Le Quéré

Lecturers

Loïc Briand (CSGA), Physiology of taste and olfaction

Summary: The olfactory and gustatory systems enable to detect and discriminate thousands of molecules, with the help of hundreds of chemoreceptors receptors. We will present the biological basis of odorant and tasting molecules by animals, from insect to mammals, focusing on sensory receptors.

Keywords: olfaction, taste, receptor, odor coding, combinatorial code, stimuli, physiology

Loïc Briand studied biochemistry and molecular biology at the University of Nantes (France), where he received his PhD. He did his post-doc at the University of Glasgow (Great-Britain), Institute of Molecular Cell and Systems Biology. In 1999, Loïc Briand became interested in olfaction and joined the INRA center of Jouy-en-Josas (suburb of Paris) as Research-associate in a group led by Jean-Claude Pernollet.In 2006, Loïc Briand started is own research group at the Center for Taste and Feeding Behaviour in Dijon (France), dealing with soluble (odorant-binding proteins, sweet-tasting proteins and receptor proteins involved in chemical senses (olfaction and taste perception).

Sophie Nicklaus (CSGA), Sensory evaluation of taste and olfactory sensation

Summary: During the ISOEN tutorial, she will present the main sensory evaluation methods in the analytical domain, applied to study taste and olfactory sensations, such as threshold testing, discrimination tests, sensory profile, and temporal methods.

Keywords: sensory profile, discrimination tests, threshold measurements, temporal analysis

Sophie Nicklaus, PhD is a Research Director at INRA (French National Institute of Agricultural Research), in the Centre des Sciences du Goût et de l’Alimentation (Center for Taste and Feeding Behaviour) in Dijon, France. She received her PhD in Food Science from the University of Burgundy (Dijon, France). She started her career managing a sensory evaluation plateform, applying the main sensory evaluation methods (sensory profile, discrimination tests, hedonic and consumer tests). She has been studying children’s eating behaviour for the past 15 years, looking at the role of food-related inputs (sensory properties, energy density) in the development and evolution of infants and children’s liking and food intake, using experimental and epidemiological approaches (OPALINE and ELFE cohort).She is in particular interested in understanding the impact of early eating experiences on later eating behavior, and their contribution to health. She serves as a member for several scientific committees; and is an expert with the French Ministry of Health for the National Program on Nutrition and Health (“PNNS”).

Thierry Thomas-Danguin (CSGA), Perceptual interactions: the strategy of the senses to process complex signals

Summary: This lecture presents the nature and mechanisms of perceptual interactions within the olfactory system and between the chemical senses. In a first part, the theoretical aspects of odor mixtures interactions are covered and examples from both human and animal studies are provided to support theory. It discusses the issue of odor mixtures interactions in the context of aroma/odor analysis. In a second part, cross-modal interactions are reviewed and the emphasis is made on how sensory integration constitutes a key process in complex food flavor perception.

Keywords: odor, flavor, mixture, smell-taste interactions, sensory integration, perception, psychophysics

Thierry Thomas-Danguin, PhD, is research fellow at INRA the French National Institute for Agricultural Research. He works at the CSGA (Centre for Taste and Feeding Behavior) in Dijon. He has a background in chemistry, psychophysics, psychophysiology of the chemical senses and sensory sciences. He has been studying odor mixtures for 20 years and authored over 40 scientific papers. He performs research on the perception of complex chemical stimuli released from food and on cross-modal interactions within the chemical senses, while trying to decipher the chemical and biological mechanisms underpinning food flavor perception.

Anne-Claude Romain (Ulg), Environmental odour Assessment

Summary: Malodours emitted by industrial, agricultural, service activities and solid/liquid waste treatments are responsible for most of the complaints in the environment in our civilised countries. This pollution is a major concern for local authorities but the assessment of this pollution is a real challenge. This lecture presents the different methods of sampling and the sensorial measurements usually employed to assess these “environmental” odours. The quantification units (ou/m³, SU, percentile…) are explained. Laboratory but also in-field techniques combined with air dispersion models without forgetting the neighbours surveys are exposed. To conclude, a discussion on the uncertainties of the different approaches is proposed to the participants.

Keywords: odour pollution; environmental annoyance; sampling; dynamic olfactometry; in-field malodour measurement; air dispersion modelling

Anne-Claude Romain studied chemistry and environmental sciences at the University of Liège (ULg, Belgium), and obtained a PhD on the use of sensor arrays for environmental malodour monitoring. Currently, she is the leader of the research group ”Sensing of Atmospheres and Monitoring” (SAM) at the Faculty of Sciences and is cofounder of the spin-off Odometric. Associate professor at ULg, she gives lectures on atmospheric pollution, odour annoyance characterization, indoor air quality, environmental metrology and data treatment. Odour pollution and indoor air quality are her main areas of interest to develop new methods of monitoring.

Jean-Luc Le Quéré (CSGA), Lectures 1 & 2

Lecture 1 : Sample preparation and identification of volatile compounds

Summary :Due to their physicochemical properties aroma compounds are amenable to instrumental analysis only if they are separated from the food matrix by a suitable extraction procedure. However, as no single method yields a “true” picture of a food aroma, complete identification of flavour volatiles is rarely attained with a single sample preparation.In this talk, before presenting the methods of identification chiefly based on GC-MS, we will present the various techniques available for sample treatment and flavour extraction.

Lecture 2 : On-line and global measurements of aromas

Summary : Perception of flavour is a dynamic process as flavour molecules are released progressively from food during consumption. The methods currently used to evaluate food flavour are still essentially based on sensory evaluation by panels of experts.In this talk, we will present the latest developments made for relating sensory measurements to flavour release ( in vitro and in vivo applications) and for substituting instruments for humans to globally assess food flavour more quickly and at reduced costs. The presentation will emphasize the use of atmospheric ionization mass spectrometric techniques.

Keywords : GC-MS, GC-O, API-MS, PTR-MS, extraction, sample pretreatment

Jean-Luc Le Quéré received a PhD degree in chemistry from the University of Western Brittany in Brest (F) in 1982. He did a post-doctoral stay at the University of Glasgow (UK) in the department of chemistry.He joined the Aroma Research Laboratory of INRA in Dijon as an analytical chemist in 1983 and specialized in the analyses of aroma molecules using spectrometric methods: NMR, Fourier transform infrared and more particularly mass spectrometry. Now with the Centre for Taste and Feeding Behaviour, he is in charge of methods development dealing with in vitro and in vivo flavour release using atmospheric pressure chemical ionization mass spectrometry (APCI-MS) and proton transfer reaction mass spectrometry (PTR-MS).

Elisabeth Guichard (CSGA), Identification of key odorant compounds by GC-O followed by recombination studies

Summary: This lecture will present the different methods currently used to identify the key odorant compounds from food by gas chromatography-olfactometry (GC-O) and select the most pertinent based on quantification of their impact on odour intensity. As GC-O only allows to evaluate the individual compounds after their chroamtographic elution, there is thus a need to evaluate their impact in mixture thanks to recombination studies. We will present different strategies used to test these miwtures of odorants in comparison with the real food sample.

Keywords: aroma, gas chromatography, olfactometry, mixture of odorants, recombination, similarity

Elisabeth Guichard is an engineer from National Institute of Agronomy (INAPG, France) specialised in physicochemistry, and obtained a PhD in Agronomic sciences on the raspberry aroma in 1983. She has been recruited at INRA in 1979 as Research Assistant and is now Research Director in CSGA (Center for Taste and Feeding Behaviour) at INRA (Dijon, France). She is co-leader of a research group on “molecular interactions, in-mouth mechanisms and flavour perception”.She has more than 150 publications in peer review international journals and more than 260 presentations in congress (80 oral communications) in the field of food science, interactions between aroma compounds and food matrix, in-mouth aroma release in relation with perception. She has been editor of 6 books and author of 44 book chapters.

Short Course Penang 2015
2015-11-19 00:00 - 2015-11-21 23:59
Chemical Sensing: Fundamentals, Current Technologies and Applications

19-21 November 2015 – Penang, Malaysia

Develop your knowledge on chemical sensors systems and applications at the ISOCS Short Course in Penang, Malaysia.

The venue is the COPTHORNE ORCHID HOTEL on the Island Penang in Malaysia, located at the popular Tanjung Bungah (Flower Cape) beach and near to the magnificient city of Georgetown. The course fee is 350 €. Hotel accommodation including all meals is RM 220 (aprox. 44€) per person and night in a single room or RM 160 (aprox. 32€) in a shared double room. Students will receive free ISOCS membership for 2016. Accompanying persons are also welcome.

Course fee350 €Single room44 €/night (aprox)Double shared room32 €/night (aprox)

Who should attend?

The Short Course is ideal for anyone with an interest in electronic noses or tongues and their applications and is new to the field; for example, PhD students, researchers, technologists and industrialists. Short Courses organized by ISOCS are a unique combination of fundamental theory lectures and practical application exercises. They provide a head start into selected topics of current research and new developments in the area of chemical sensing, biosensing, olfaction and applications. Most lecturers will be present throughout the duration of the course. Ample opportunity is given for discussion and networking.

Directions and Accommondation:

The short course takes place on the Island Penang in Malaysia: http://www.visitpenang.gov.my

Recommended Accommondation during the course: http://www.millenniumhotels.com/copthornepenang/

The Short Course will cover topics including:

Fundamentals on e-‐nose and e-‐tongueOverview on chemical sensor technologiesBiosensors for chemical detectionSampling technologiesData analysis: classification and data fusionFood, health, and environmental applicationsMobile applicationsMobile robot olfaction

Speakers include:

Prof. Krishna Persaud, University of Manchester, UKDr. Nicolae Barsan, Tübingen University, GermanyDr. Patrick Mielle, INRA, Dijon, FranceDr. Jan Mitrovics, JLM Innovation, GermanyDr. Ammar Zakaria, Perlis University, MalaysiaProf. Ali Yeon Md Shakaff, Perlis University, MalaysiaDr. Nor Idayu Mahat, University of Utara, MalaysiaDr. Masaaki Habara, Intelligent Sensor Tech., Inc., JapanProf. Hiroshi Ishida, Tokyo U Agriculture and Tech, JapanDr. Sing Muk NG, Swinburne Sarawak Research Centre, Malaysia

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Sensing for Smart Anything Everywhere: Materials, Technologies, Applications
2016-06-25 00:00 - 2016-06-29 23:59 | Newsletter
ISOCS & MiNaB-ICT

Joint Event on Sensing for Smart Anything Everywhere: Materials, Technologies, Applications

25-29 June 2016 – Otranto (Lecce), Italy

Following the interest and the success of 2015 edition of MiNaB-ICT (Micro-Nano-Bio-ICT convergence), in 2016 a Joint event with The International Society on Olfaction and Chemical Sensing (ISOCS) will be organised, focussing the attention on Sensing for the emerging world of “Smart Anything Everywhere”. In this context, Sensors and Smart Systems devices that provide particular intelligent functionality by combining micro/nanoelectronic components with physical, chemical, and biological sensors and actuators on fully integrated systems, will catalyse increasing technology development for a broad range of powerful applications addressing societal challenges.These rapid technological developments have contributed to the growth in many areas of the research (health, food, environment, etc.) where they can bring significant impact. Moreover, the inclusion of sensors on smart systems that combine many functionalities with the ubiquitously sharing of information through networks is also receiving particular attention. However, in order to take full advantage of current technologies, greater effort is needed to improve the link between Sensors & Smart Systems in a new concepts of Information Communication Technology. The full integration with ICT data processing to be combined with sensing, reasoning, actuating and communication and will allow analysis of complex situations, to take autonomous decisions, to interact with the environment and with other “intelligent” systems.

The event will consist of a Scientific Workshop in the days 27-29 June and a Tutorial Course in the days 25-26 June.The objective of the workshop is twofold: a) to share the progress in the field and b) to identify the technological orientation and future challenges, offered by the connection between Sensors and ICT technologies, looking at the world of “Smart Anything Everywhere”, starting from basic materials and technologies for sensors and looking towards integration and applications. The involvement of representatives of key research disciplines will offer a podium to enable community building and networking, the sharing of progress in materials, technology and application development, and the identification of common interests.The distance to market, the translation of a technology success into a market success, and how it is reflected on the Horizon 2020 programs and opportunities will be discussed in a specific session of the workshop.

TOPICS

Subject matters of the workshop will include but will be not limited to:

New materials and advanced technologies for physical/chemical/bio-sensors and Smart Systems IntegrationNew Sensing and Transduction Methodologies and DevicesMEMS/NEMSBio-electronics and Bio-photonicsMicro & nano actuationEnergy HarvestingLab-on-a-chip & Micro-Nano-fluidicsBio-inspired electronics and neural system architecturesBio-signals processingWearable and implantable sensors and devices and other miniaturized systems interacting with the human bodyPrinted, flexible, biodegradable and biocompatible electronicsSensors for Smart Objects & Internet of Things (IoT)Robotics and AutomationSensor networks and UAVs based remote sensingNext Generation Communication NetworksInformation management system and mobile service technologyLarge data set managementDevices and Technologies for Smart LivingApplication in: Health, Food, Security, Aerospace, Automotive, Ambient Assisted Living,Environment, Domotics and Smart Home, Smart Cities and Communities, etc.

The workshop is organized around oral and poster sessions, and plenary/thematic discussions.

http://www.minabict.eu

Image Gallery: ISOCS MiNaB-ICT Otranto 2016 – ISOCS (olfactionsociety.org)

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Check the presentations from the event (available only for members): ISOCS & MiNaB-ICT Materials

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Breath Analysis with Chemical Sensor Arrays
2017-03-05 00:00 - 2017-03-10 23:59 | Single item: job
ISOCS-SNIFFPHONE Winter Short Course 2017

5 -10 March 2017 – Ponte di Legno – Brescia – Italy

The Short Course explores the area of chemical sensing of breath analysis and its applications. We have put together an exciting program that will provide attendees with both theoretical background and practical experience. Topics will be delivered by lectures, exercises, discussion and laboratory demonstration sessions.

Registration is closed.

This short course will cover topics including:

Introduction to chemical sensorsElectronic nose conceptsSampling of breath Applications of breath analysis Data analysis of sensor arraysExternal validation methods Medical aspects of breath analysisSniffPhone project last advancesDemonstration of the SniffPhone prototype

List of speakers:

Prof. Arnaldo D’Amico, University Tor Vergata, RomaProf. Julian Gardner, University of WarwickProf. Hossam Haick, Technion, IsraelProf. Marcis Leja, University of Latvia at RigaProf. Christopher Mayhew, University Innsbruck, AustriaProf. Corrado Di Natale, University Tor Vergata, RomaDr. Jan Mitrovics, JLM Innovation, Tübingen, GermanyDr. Santiago Marco, University of Barcelona, SpainDr. Veronica Sberveglieri, Univeristy of BresciaDr. Andrea Ponzoni, University of BresciaDr. Vera Ruzsanyi, University Innsbruck, Austria

Who should attend?

The Short Course is ideal for anyone with an interest in chemical sensors and olfaction, its application to breath analysis, and is new to the field; for example, PhD students, researchers, technologists and industrialists. Short Courses organized by ISOCS are a unique combination of fundamental theory lectures and practical application exercises. They provide an introduction into selected topics of current research and new developments in the area of chemical sensing and olfaction. In this edition, you will have the unique opportunity to attend to the last developments in the European project Sniff Phone that aims at detecting lung diseases using a chemical sensor array.

The Short Course is residential and the programme allows plenty of scope for networking with lecturers and attendees. Lectures take place in the morning, with the afternoon free for participants to network, consolidate their knowledge, or enjoy the outdoors. We encourage people to ski in the afternoon and we have amongst us, the organisers, some keen skiers. Discussion sessions and labs resume in the early evening before evening dinner.

Venue:

Ponte di Legno is an Italian comune of 1,773 inhabitants in Val Camonica, province of Brescia, in Lombardy (www.comune.ponte-di-legno.bs.it/pages/home.asp ). The venue is at the Hotel Pineta *** – Ponte di Legno (Brescia) Italy which is located close to the ski slopes, and close access to many famous ski resorts.

Price:

The price for ISOCS members is 750€ double room and 850€ single room. For non-ISOCS members the price is 850€ double room and 950€ single room. It includes all accommodation and meals. To become a member of ISOCS visit our website www2.olfactionsociety.org .

MembersNon-membersSingle room850 €950 €Double room750 €850 €

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ISOEN 2017
2017-05-28 00:00 - 2017-05-31 23:59 | Mobile Log Out
17th International Symposium on Olfaction and Electronic Nose

28 – 31 May 2017 – Montreal, Canada

ISOEN 2017:

The International Symposium on Olfaction and Electronic Nose (ISOEN) is the world’s premiere technical conference in artificial chemoreception (olfaction and taste). ISOEN 2017 provides a forum for scientists, engineers and practitioners to share their latest findings, innovations and products in the area of artificial chemoreception.

Montreal:

ISOEN 2017 will be held at McGill University, in the heart of Montreal (Canada) and steps away from the downtown business core, numerous art galleries, restaurants and the metro system. Known as one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world, Montreal offers a variety of cultural events, from music and art to fashion; culinary experiences, from fine-dining to street food; and outdoor attractions, from strolling along cobblestone streets to bike rides through acres of parks.

Topics of interest:

ISOEN emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches addressing all aspects of odor and taste measurement, from basic theory to applications. Topics of interest include but are not limited to:

Odor sampling: headspace analysis, dynamic sampling, pre-concentration and storageChemical sensors: gas, biosensors, ion-selective, opticalSensor systems: electronic noses, electronic tongues, micro-spectrometersData analysis: signal processing, pattern recognition, chemometricsIndustrial applications: quality control, food safety, medical diagnostics, environmental monitoringOdor generation: olfactometry, olfactory displaysBio-engineering: cell-based olfactory sensors, bio-inspired algorithms

Now in its 17th edition, ISOEN 2017 will be organized around the theme of ubiquitous sensing with mobile, wearable, and distributed chemosensors. In particular, we welcome contributions in the following areas:

Crowd sensing with consumer-grade instrumentsWearable sensors for exposure monitoringAutonomous sensing with aerial, ground and underwater robotsAlgorithms for distributed chemical sensing

Tutorial and special session proposals:

Tutorials will be held on May 28, 2017. Tutorial proposals must include title, contact and biosketch for the presenter(s), and a description of the tutorial. Special session proposals must include a topical title, rationale, session outline, contact information, and a list of invited speakers. Additional information can be found at the ISOEN 2017 website.

Submission of papers:

Prospective authors are invited to submit full-length papers, with up to three pages (double column) for technical content including figures and possible references. Presented papers will be included in the proceedings of ISOEN 2017 and in IEEE Xplore –pending formatting requirements being met.

Paper presentation and conference registration :

Each paper must be covered by at least one of its co-authors with a full registration. Participants with a full registration can cover a maximum of two (2) papers. Detailed information will be posted on the conference registration page.

Important deadlines:

Special session & tutorial proposals 6 November 2016Notification of special session & tutorial acceptance4 December 2016Submission of regular papers15 January 2017Notification of paper acceptance15 March 2017Author registration20 March 2017Camera ready uploads28 March 2017

Exhibition and demo opportunities:

The Conference exhibit area will provide your company or organization with the opportunity to inform and display your latest products, services, equipment, books, journals, and publications to attendees from around the world. For further information, contact Chris Dyer, cdyer@ConferenceCatalysts.com

Questions:

Please contact the ISOEN 2017 organizing committee (Ricardo Gutierrez-Osuna, H. Troy Nagle, Fabrice Labeau, and Chris Dyer) at oc@isoen2017.org

Further information is available at http://www.isoen2017.org

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General Assembly 2017 and New Constitution
2017-05-29 17:00 - 18:00 | Mobile Log Out
The general assembly of the ISOCS society will be held during the ISOEN 2017 conference in Ballroom A on Monday 29th May 17:00 to 18:00

Agenda:

Presidential reportFinancial reportChange of constitution and relocationElection of Officers

The executive board proposes to relocate the registration of the society to France. Under topic 3 of the Agenda the reasoning behind the move will be explained. In relation to the relocation a new constitution suitable for a non-profit organization registered in France is proposed and shall be decided upon.

The draft for the new constitution and the internal rules are attached to this post.

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See the ISOCS Internal Rules

Breath Samples Analysis and Advanced Dynamic Operation of Chemical Sensors
2018-01-10 17:00 - 2018-01-13 14:00 | Header
ISOCS Short Course Winter 2018

in collaboration with EU projects SniffPhone and TropSense

10 – 13 January – Kühtai – Austria

Develop your knowledge of breath analysis and chemical sensors at the ISOCS Short Course in Kühtai, Austria!

This short course will cover topics including:

Fundamentals of chemical sensor arraysDynamic operation of chemical sensorsExternal modulation of chemical sensorsAnalytical equipment for breath analysisBreath sampling methods

Speakers include:

Prof Janusz Smulko , University of Gdansk, PolandDr Radu Ionescu, University of Uppsala, SwedenDr James Covington, University of Warwick, UKDr Vera Ruzsanyi, University of Innsbruck, AustriaDr Jan Mitrovics, JLM Innovation GmbH, Germany

The Short Course will cover fundamental concepts and practical aspects of chemical sensors systems and breath analysis. Excercises with operation modes for chemical sensors and demonstrations breath analysis systems will deliver hands on experience.

Who should attend?

The Short Course is ideal for anyone with an interest in breath analysis, breath sampling methods and chemical sensors and is new to the field; for example, PhD students, researchers, technologists and industrialists.Short Courses organized by ISOCS are a unique combination of fundamental theory lectures and practical application exercises. They provide a head start into selected topics of current research and new developments in the area of chemical sensing and olfaction. Most lecturers will be present throughout the duration of the course. Ample opportunity is given for discussion and networking.

Location:

The Short Course is residential and the programme allows plenty of scope for networking with lecturers and attendees.Lectures take place in the morning, with the afternoon free for participants to network, consolidate their knowledge or enjoy the outdoors.Discussion sessions and labs resume in the early evening.The Short Course is hosted at the Sporthotel Kühtai.Kühtai is surrounded by the Stubai Alps in Tyrol, on an altitude of 2020m and conveniently located 35 km from Innsbruck.

Registration is closed!

The short course package includes 3 meals, drinks and access to the hotels wellness area.

There are limited spaces available in Sporthotel Küthai, participants will be placed there or in an equivalent hotel in walking distance in Kühtai.Students will be placed in double rooms or apartment flats, depending on availability.

Sponsorship Opportunities:

Would you like to showcase your latest product developments or your present company with a booth or poster? Please contact us to discuss terms!

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Symposium Plants and Sensors
2018-12-02 00:00 - 2018-12-03 23:59 | Resources
Communicating with Plants:

Deciphering and Exploiting Chemical Signals through Electronics

NC State University’s “Stewards of the Future” Symposium, titled “Plants and Sensors,” will be held 2-3 December 2018 at the newly opened StateView Hotel on NC State University’s Centennial Campus in Raleigh, NC, USA. The event will bring together plant scientists and engineers to discuss how plants communicate with their environment and to develop new ideas on how to exploit sensors and electronics to enhance crop production.The “Stewards of the Future” series was created by NC State’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) to showcase college innovation and research on the pressing issues of our time, as well as to connect stakeholders with our scientists to help solve global grand challenges.Please visit the conference website for more information on registration to the conference at http://go.ncsu.edu/Stewards

ISOEN 2019
2019-05-26 00:00 - 2019-05-29 23:59 | Header
18th International Symposium on Olfaction and Electronic Nose

26 – 29 May 2019 – Fukuoka, Japan

ISOEN 2019:

The International Symposium on Olfaction and Electronic Nose (ISOEN) is the world’s premiere technical conference in artificial chemoreception (olfaction and taste). ISOEN 2019 provides a forum for scientists, engineers and practitioners to share their latest findings, innovations and products in the area of artificial chemoreception.

Fukuoka:

ISOEN 2019 will be held at ACROS Fukuoka close to Fukuoka airport. Fukuoka is an energetic city and the center of core city of politics, economy, culture and fashion in Kyushu located in western Japan.

Topics of interest:

ISOEN emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches addressing all aspects of odor and taste measurement, from basic theory to applications. Topics of interest include but are not limited to:

Odor sampling: headspace analysis, dynamic sampling, pre-concentration and storageChemical sensors: gas, biosensors, ion-selective, opticalSensor systems: electronic noses, electronic tongues, micro-spectrometers, IoTData analysis: signal processing, pattern recognition, chemometrics, AI, deep learningIndustrial applications: quality control, food safety, medical diagnostics, environmental monitoringRobotic systems: robots with chemical senses, droneScent presentation: olfactometry, olfactory displays, human interface, virtual realityOdor/gustatory perception: evaluation of odor intensity/impression, cross-modal effect, sensory testECG/EEG/NIRS measurementBio-engineering: cell-based olfactory sensors, receptor-based sensors, bio-inspired algorithms

The Conference exhibit area will provide your company or organization with the opportunity to inform and display your latest products, services, equipment, books, journals, and publications to attendees from around the world. For further information, contact Brianna Orr, borr@ConferenceCatalysts.com.For questions please contact the ISOEN 2019 organizing committee (Kiyoshi Toko, Takamichi Nakamoto, Santiago Marco, Kenshi Hayashi, Hiroshi Ishida, and Chris Dyer) at oc@isoen2019.org.

Important deadlines:

Special session & tutorial proposals 6 November 2018Notification of special session & tutorial acceptance4 December 2018Submission of regular papers20 December 2018Notification of paper acceptance11 March 2019Author registration20 March 2019Camera ready uploads28 March 2019

General Chair

Kiyoshi Toko, Kyushu University, JAPAN

Technical Program Co-Chairs

Takamichi Nakamoto, Tokyo Institute of Technology, JAPANSantiago Marco, Institute Bioengr. Catalonia, SPAIN

Local Arrangement Chair

Kenshi Hayashi, Kyushu University, JAPAN

Treasurers

Jan Mitrovics, JLM Innovation GmbH, GERMANYJunichi Kita, Shimadzu Corporation, JAPANTakeshi Onodera, Kyushu University, JAPAN

Tutorials Chair

Hiroshi Ishida, Tokyo University of Agriculture & Technology, JAPAN

Plenaries Chair

Prof. Krishna Persaud, The University of Manchester, UK

Conference Management

Chris Dyer, Conference Catalysts LLC, USANaoko Tani, Semiconductor Portal, JAPAN

For more information please visit http://isoen2019.org/

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General Assembly
2019-05-27 17:00 - 18:00 | Header
The ISOCS General Assembly will take place on Monday 27 May 2019, at 5 PM at ACROS, Fukuoka, Japan, as part of the ISOEN Conference.

1 ) It is stated that – Il est précisé que

· All ISOEN participants are invited to attend the ISOCS General Assembly, but only ISOCS members have an individual voting right.Tous les participants d’ISOEN sont invités à assister à l’assemblée générale d’ISOCS, mais seuls les membres d’ISOCS possèdent un droit de vote individuel.

· Membership of the Chairs is open to individual members. This call for applications will stay open until April 30th. During this period written applications must be sent to the ISOCS Secretary.Peuvent être membres Représentants les membres actifs. Le présent appel à candidatures reste ouvert jusqu’au 30 avril. Pendant cette période, les candidatures doivent être soumises par écrit au Secrétaire.

· ISOCS shall improve the Gender equality, and would like to recruit people in their mid-career in the Steering Committee. People who fall under this profile are therefore welcome to apply.ISOCS doit améliorer l’égalité des sexes et souhaite recruter des personnes dans leur milieu de leur carrière dans le Conseil d’Administration. Les personnes correspondant à ce profil sont donc bienvenues à soumettre leur candidature.

2 ) Agenda – Ordre du jour

Only the items on the agenda can be legally voted.Seuls les points inscrits à l’ordre du jour pourront faire valablement l’objet d’un vote.

· Report on the activities and status of the Organization for the approval of the General Assembly.Rapport moral du Président de l’Association et bilan, soumis à l’approbation de l’Assemblée Générale.

· Report by the Treasurer on its management and submission of the balance sheet for the approval of the General AssemblyRapport financier et de gestion du Trésorier, soumis à l’approbation de l’Assemblée Générale.

· Ratification of the transfer of the Registered Office to the House of Associations, Dijon, France.Ratification du transfert du Siège social à la Maison des Associations, Dijon, France.

· Election of the Executive board (The President will automatically become Past President)Élection du Bureau(Le Président actuel devient automatiquement Ancien Président).

· Election of the Chairs (The Chair of the next edition of the ISOEN conference automatically becomes an ISOCS Chair for a period of two years, not renewable).Élection des représentants (le responsable du prochain congrès ISOEN devient automatiquement représentant ISOCS pour une durée de deux ans, non renouvelable).

· Any other businessQuestions diverses

Attachment

Download isocs-ga2019-convocation.pdf

Introduction to Deep Learning Short Course
2019-08-13 00:00 - 2019-08-16 23:59 | Downloads
Presented By: Machine Perception and Cognitive Robotics Laboratory

Florida Atlantic University

13 – 16 August 2019 – Boca Raton, FL, USA

This course is designed for those with no prior knowledge of deep learning of programming in general. The course will cover the conceptual background to this powerful AI that is driving cars, diagnosing cancer, and teaching us about our own intelligence. In addition to lectures and coding demonstrations, participants will work hands-on with data alongside the lab’s researchers.

For more information and to register, see http://www.mpcrlab.com/shortcourse19.

Pricing and Registration: http://mpcrlab.com/shortcourse19/pricing-and-registration.

The organizers offer $200 USD off using the coupon code “ISOCS” at registration.
