20th European Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry 2025

Key Dates & Deadlines

• February 2024 
  • Start of Submission
  • Abstract submissions for lecture, and poster starts in February 2024.
• 15 October 2024
  • Extended Submission Deadline
  • Submissions for lecture can be made until this date.
  • Posters can be still submitted.
• November 2024
  • Confirmation of Authors
  • Authors will be informed about the acceptance of their submitted abstracts and the type of their contribution.
• December 2024
  • Publishing of Preliminary Program
  • Take a first look at the scientific program of EWCPS 2025.
• 10 January 2025
  • Deadline for Registration of Authors
  • By registering to the event, authors confirm that they will present their contribution.
• January 2025
  • Publishing of Final Program
  • The final scientific program of EWCPS 2025 will be published.
• 9 February 2025
  • Deadline for Poster Submission (on-site Posters)
  • On-site Posters can be submitted until this date.
• 17 February 2025
  • Deadline for Poster and Abstract PDF Upload
  • Poster files related to a poster pitch presentation or poster presentation as well as abstract PDFs for lecture, poster pitch presentation and poster must be uploaded via the submission link.
• 21 February 2025
  • Opening of the Event Platform
  • The event platform will be opened, allowing participants e.g. to mark their favorite presentations or view the uploaded posters.
• 26 February 2025
  • Deadline for Poster Submission (online Posters)
  • Online Posters can be submitted until this date.
• 02 March 2025
  • Start of EWCPS 2025 - 20th European Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry
• till 26 March 2025
  • Availability of On-Demand Videos
  • Participants of the event can rewatch all presentations on demand till 26 March 2025.

Abstract Submission & Management

The organizers invite the plasma spectrochemistry community to submit abstracts for posters related to the conference topics. Especially young scientists are encouraged to contribute to the conference.

For the submission of an abstract, no booking is necessary until a contribution is confirmed. 

Use the Abstract Management System to submit and manage your contribution. Please select a topic and the type of contribution you would like to submit (poster). Enter the title, a short description and the author information.

You can edit your contribution at any time until the final submission and upload documents like your poster or the pdf of your abstract after submission.

The conference will be held as a hybrid event, on-site in Berlin (Germany) and online. A maximum of two contributions per author may be submitted and presented at EWCPS 2025. For better planning of the conference, we kindly ask you to indicate in your submission if you plan to travel to Berlin (Germany) for EWCPS 2025 or if you plan to attend the event virtually. We will consider this information for scheduling the scientific program regarding different time zones.

All documents and presentations must be prepared in English. Please prepare a one page abstract with one figure according to the template. The one page abstract can also be uploaded after confirming your contribution.

Guidelines for the presentation of your contribution

Presentation of a Lecture

• Presentation as PowerPoint or PDF, preferably in 16:9 format.
• The presentation language is English. Please prepare all your documents and slides in English.
• The duration of a presentation is 20 minutes (including questions and answers).
• The event will take place live. We will try to time all presentations accordingly so that the respective author can give the presentation live in his/her time zone.
• There are no specifications or guidelines for the design of your slides. Nevertheless, we ask you to keep the area marked in the template on your slides free, as your video/image will automatically be displayed at this place during the presentation. This would otherwise obscure important information. You can download the template here.
• On-site presentations: Please bring your presentation on a USB flash drive. You may not use your own equipment for your presentation.
• Online presentations: Log in to our event platform and use your hardware (computer, webcam, microphone or headset (preferred)). Presentations do not need to be uploaded in advance. In case of poor internet connection, you can send us a video of your presentation in advance and we will play it at the specified times.

Presentation of a Poster

• Please create your poster in portrait format, size DIN A0.
• Please prepare your poster as JPG file for the virtual poster hall and upload the file one week before the event starts. Use the "Abstract Management System" to upload your poster. The maximum size of the poster file must not exceed 25 MB.
• We offer the possibility to upload a pre-recorded poster pitch video, which can be accessed via the event platform. The video must be uploaded in .mp4 format and must not exceed the maximum size of 150 MB. For a program to convert the video to .mp4 or reduce the file size, we recommend "Handbrake".
• Additional information for on-site participation: Please bring your already uploaded poster printed in A0 format to the event. 

Scientific program

Scientific program is available online.

Special speakers

Plenary speakers

"Particle Metrology: Are We There Yet?"

• Dr. Heidi Goenaga-Infante (LGC National Measurement Laboratory, UK)

A model systems examination of iron homeostasis over lifetime

• A/Prof. Gawain McColl (University of Melbourne, AU)

Isotopes don’t lie

• Univ.Prof. Dr.techn. Thomas Prohaska (Montanuniversität Leoben, AT)

Single Particle ICP-MS: Past, Present, and Future

• Prof. James Ranville (Colorado School of Mines Golden, US)

Topic: Environment (t.b.a.)

• Prof. Dr. Markus Rex (University of Potsdam, DE)

Elemental imaging offers fascinating insights into the micro and nanoworld

• Prof. Dr. Dirk Schaumlöffel (Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour, FR)

Heritage speaker

An ongoing journey with ICP spectrometry: a beautiful road (un beau chemin)

• Prof. Diane Beauchemin (Queen's University, CA)

Keynote speakers

Battling the elements: Rethinking strategies to pinpoint, characterise and understand nano- and microparticles

• Assoc.-Prof. Dr.rer.nat. David Clases (Universität Graz, AT)

Topic: Recycling, technical critical elements (t.b.a.)

• Prof. Dr. Christina Dornack (Technische Universität Dresden, DE)

Microwave-induced combustion in disposable vessels as an alternative for sample digestion

• Dr. Fábio Andrei Duarte (Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, BR)

Laser Ablation Sampling: Insights, Current Developments, and Future Directions

• Ph.D. Jhanis J. Gonzalez (Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory / Applied Spectra, Inc., US)

In-Situ Approaches in Geochemistry: Applying Methods of Elemental, Structural, and Isotopic Analysis

• Ph.D. Markéta Holá (Masaryk University, CZ)

Single cell analysis by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry

• Prof. Bin Hu (Wuhan University, CN)

Metallomics - trends and emerging applications

• Univ.-Prof. Dr. Gunda Köllensperger (Universität Wien, AT)

Data processing for single-particle and laser ablation ICP-MS

• Dr. Thomas Lockwood (University of Technology Sydney, AU)

Methylated, thiolated or volatile. Measuring exotic trace element species in soils, biota and the atmosphere using plasma mass spectrometry

• Prof. Dr. Adrien Mestrot (University of Bern, CH)

New Microwave-Based Strategies for Atomic and Molecular Spectrometry

• Assoc. Prof. Steven Ray (The State University of New York, US)

Zinc in Seniors, Vegetarians and Vegans

• Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Lothar Rink (RWTH-Aachen University Hospital, DE)

Topic: Metals in medical/biological, clinical, and pharmaceutical science (t.b.a.)

• Prof. Dr. Tanja Schwerdtle (Bundesinstituts für Risikobewertung, DE)

Laser ablation – ICP-mass spectrometry: 4 decades of providing “solutions” to analytical problems

• Prof. Frank Vanhaecke (Ghent University, BE)

Glow discharges in analytical chemistry, past present and future

• Cornel Venzago (Evonik Operations GmbH, DE)

Isotope ratio analysis – principles and applications

• Dr. Jochen Vogl (Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung (BAM), DE)

Determination of isotope ratios by MC-ICP-MS for the production of isotopic certified reference materials at NRC

• Dr. Lu Yang (National Research Council, CA)

Short Courses

The day before the 20th European Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry - EWCPS 2025 starts, seize the opportunity to enhance your expertise by participating in our exclusive short courses. These courses, organized in small groups, will explore specialized topics in plasma spectrochemistry, offering participants the chance to deepen their knowledge under the tutelage of leading experts. Registration is essential as availability is limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. This is an unparalleled chance to broaden your understanding in a focused setting.

Book your participation

The price of the short courses is 75 euros per course.

Sunday 2 March 2025

9:00 - 11:30 AM 

• The Art of Evaluating Measurement Uncertainty in Chemical Analysis
  • Presenter: J. Meija, Ottawa (Canada)
  • Place: Hörsaal B

9:00 - 11:30 AM 

• Isotopic Analysis
  • Presenter: Anika Retzmann, Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Calgary (Canada)
  • Place: Room 1

9:00 - 11:30 AM 

• The Rise of Microwave Induced Plasmas: Fundamentals and Applications
  • Presenter: Guillermo Grindlay, Dpt. Analytical Chemistry, Nutrition and Food Sciences, University of Alicante, Crta\ San Vicente del Raspeig s/n, San Vicente del Raspeig, Alicante (Spain)
• Place: Room 3

9:00 - 11:30 AM 

• Speciation/Metallomics
  • Presenter: A. Raab, Karl-Franzens Universität Graz, Institut für Chemie, AU
• Place: Room 2

12:30 - 14:00 PM 

• Elemental and Isotopic Imaging at the Nanometer Scale
  • Presenter: D. Schaumlöffel, Maria Angels Subirana, CNRS/Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour, IPREM UMR 5254, Hélioparc, 2, avenue du président Angot, F-64053 Pau (France)
• Place: Room 3

12:30 - 14:00 PM 

• High Precision and Accuracy Isotopic Analysis by MC-ICP-MS for the Production of Isotopic CRMs
  • Presenter: Lu Yang, National Research Council Canada, Ottawa (Canada)
• Place: Room 2

12:30 - 14:00 PM 

• Single Cell/Single Particle-ICP-MS
  • Presenter: Heidi Goenaga-Infante, National Measurement Laboratory, LGC. United Kingdom
    Francisco Laborda, University of Zaragoza. Spain
• Place: Room 1

Social events

The Social Events of EWCPS 2025 are great ways to network, make new acquaintances, meet old friends, and get to know local specialties. Take advantage of the welcome reception to meet attendees and network in a relaxed atmosphere before the scientific program begins. You can expect national and international food and beverages, good music, and conversations at the conference dinner. Look forward to other highlights such as the Hot Plasma Party.

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Sunday, 02 March 2025 

• Welcome Reception
  • 6:00 PM
  • Henry Ford Building, Freie Universität Berlin; Garystraße 35, 14195 Berlin-Dahlem
  • FREE (€ 0)
  • You must have booked an event ticket to attend the Welcome Reception.

Tuesday, 04 March 2025 

• Hot Plasma Party
  • 7:30 PM - 0:30 AM
  • Arena Berlin; Eichenstraße 4, 12435 Berlin
  • € 95.00
  • You must have booked an event ticket to attend the Hot Plasma Party.

Thursday, 06 March 2025 

• Conference Dinner
  • 8:00 PM
  • Wasserwerk; Hohenzollerndamm 208a, 10717 Berlin
  • € 110.00
  • You must have booked an event ticket to attend the Conference Dinner.

Young Scientists Career Event at EWCPS2025

Are you a young researcher wondering about your next career step?
Do you want to connect with leading scientists from academia, research institutes, and industry?

Join us at the Young Scientists Career Event during EWCPS2025 – a unique opportunity to explore career paths, gain valuable insights, and network with experts in an informal and engaging atmosphere.

Why Attend?

• The scientific world is full of opportunities, but navigating career options can be challenging. Whether you’re finishing your PhD, looking for postdoctoral opportunities, or considering a transition from academia to industry or vice versa, this event is designed to inspire and guide you toward exciting career possibilities.

What to Expect?

• The event kicks off with an introduction and group discussion, where we’ll present insights from a pre-event questionnaire. The questionnaire will be available two weeks before the conference.
• We will then move forward to a Career Lounge, where you can engage in speed-networking sessions with experts from academia, research institutes, and industry to gain career advice and explore job opportunities.

Who Should Attend?

This event is ideal for:

• PhD students exploring career options
• Postdocs looking for new challenges
• Early-career researchers eager to expand their professional network

Who is Behind the Event?

The event is organized by young plasma spectrochemists, for young plasma spectrochemists. A dedicated team – Thibaut van Acker, Raquel Gonzales de Vega, Shaun Lancaster, and Stefan Wagner – has put together this initiative to create a supportive space where early-career researchers can connect, learn, and find inspiration for their future paths. 

The following scientists already agreed to be available during the event:

• Prof. Pascal Bohleber (Alfred-Wegener-Institut, DE)
• Dr. Eduardo Bolea Fernández (University of Zaragoza, ES)
• Prof. David Clases (University of Graz, AT)
• Prof. Johanna Irrgeher (Montanuniversität Leoben, AT)
• Dr. Benjamin Manard (Oak Ridge National Laboratory, USA)
• Prof. Michaela Kuchynka (Masaryk University, CZ)
• Dr. Derrick Quarles (Elemental Scientific, USA)
• Dr. Lukas Schlatt (Nu Instruments/Ametek, UK)
• Dr. Sukanya Sengupta (Thermo Fisher Scientific, DE)
• Prof. Tea Zuliani (Jožef Stefan Institute, SL)
• Dr. Tristan Zimmermann (Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon, DE)
• Raimund Wahlen, MSc. (Agilent Technologies, UK)

Join Us!

Don’t miss this unique networking opportunity to ask questions, exchange ideas, and gain clarity on your future career in science. The Young Scientists Career Event at EWCPS 2025 is where careers begin and aspirations take flight.

EWCPS Awards

European Award for Plasma Spectrochemistry

• The European Award for Plasma Spectrochemistry, which promotes analytical plasma spectrochemical developments and applications in Europe, is awarded for a single outstanding piece of work or for continued important contributions in the field.
• The European Award for Plasma Spectrochemistry is an important opportunity for researchers working in European labs to promote their work and share it with the community at the EWCPS. The winner will also receive a award money.

European Rising Star Award for Plasma Spectrochemistry

• The European Rising Star Award for Plasma Spectrochemistry promotes outstanding contributions of an upcoming young scientist at the beginning of his/her career (first 5 years) within the field of plasma spectrochemistry.
• The European Rising Star Award for Plasma Spectrochemistry honors and promotes outstanding contributions of upcoming younger scientist at the beginning of their career within the field of plasma spectrochemistry.
• Winner will be announced before the awardees’ lectures at EWCPS 2025.
• The European Rising Star Award for Plasma Spectrochemistry is an important opportunity for researchers working in European labs to promote their work and share it with the community at the EWCPS. The winners will also receive a award money.

JAAS Emerging Investigator

• JAAS Emerging Investigator lectureship aims to recognise and support an emerging scientist working in the area of atomic spectrometry in the early stages of their independent career.

JAAS ICP-ToF-MS

• Exciting TOFMS Session at EWCPS 2025! Join us at EWCPS 2025 for a dedicated ICP-TOFMS session featuring latest applications from leading scientists in the field. This session will include flash talks and poster presentations, highlighting the latest advancements and applications of ICP-TOFMS technology.  A TOF Award sponsored by JAAS, will be attributed recognizing excellent and innovative research using ICP-TOFMS technology. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with the vibrant TOFMS community!
• When: Thursday 6th of March 2025 at lunchtime in Lecture Hall B.

Student awards

Emerging Leader in Atomic Spectroscopy Award

• The Emerging Leader in Atomic Spectroscopy Award, is presented by Spectroscopy magazine. This annual award, begun in 2017, recognizes the achievements and aspirations of a talented young atomic spectroscopist, selected by an independent scientific committee.

Conference venue

Henry Ford Building
Freie Universität Berlin
Garystraße 35
14195 Berlin

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Exhibitors and sponsors

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