Prof.
Zbigniew Pianowski
Group leader at the Institute of Organic Chemistry, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), focusing on chemical biology, supramolecular systems, and prebiotic chemistry. Research includes developing smart photochromic materials and biocompatible hydrogels for 3D printing applications. Editor of “Molecular Photoswitches: Chemistry, Properties, and Applications,” with a foreword by Nobel laureate Ben Feringa.
Dr.
Iain Wilkinson
Researcher at the Fritz Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society in Berlin, specializing in photoelectron spectroscopy of liquid interfaces, with a focus on the electronic structure of aqueous solutions. This work has advanced the understanding of solvation effects and interfacial phenomena, contributing significantly to the field of physical chemistry.
Advanced Microfluidic Systems GmbH (AdMiSys)
AdMiSys is based in Göttingen, Germany. The company specializes in developing, manufacturing, and marketing comprehensive systems that generate liquid micro-jets of various geometries. These systems serve as continuously replenishing samples or targets in high-vacuum environments, catering to both research and industrial applications.
SientaOmicron
Scienta Omicron is a leading innovator in surface science and nanotechnology, specializing in electron spectroscopy, scanning probe microscopy, and thin film deposition, all within ultra-high vacuum (UHV) environments.
With technology centers in Uppsala, Sweden, and Taunusstein, Germany, the company develops and produces high-tech instruments that support top researchers globally.
Amplitude
Amplitude, founded in 2001, is a leading ultrafast laser manufacturer specializing in femtosecond solutions for scientific, medical, and industrial applications. With over 450 employees worldwide, it offers diode-pumped solid-state lasers and high-energy Ti:Sapphire systems, adhering to ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 standards. Their lasers power research in physics and chemistry, ophthalmology, semiconductor manufacturing, and medical device production..
Fastlite
Fastlite, established in 1999 and based in Antibes, France, specializes in designing and manufacturing solutions for controlling and measuring ultrafast laser pulses. Their product lineup includes ultrafast pulse shaping devices, characterization tools, and optical parametric amplifiers, serving research institutes and manufacturers within the ultrafast laser community. In July 2023, Fastlite was acquired by Amplitude, a global leader in ultrashort laser solutions, enhancing Amplitude’s technological capabilities and product offerings.