EUROPT(R)ODE XV, Conference on Optical Chemical Sensors and Biosensors

The Europt(r)ode is a biannual conference. Usually, the conference attracts 250-300 participants from academia, research institutes and industry from all over the world. EUROPT(R)ODE XV covers all aspects of optical chemical sensors and biosensors.

Topics:

Sensor Materials
- New molecular receptors and indicators
- Nanomaterials for optical sensing
- Sustainable sensors and sensor materials (safe, green and efficient sensor materials)
- Biosensor materials

Novel Sensing Principles
- Plasmonics
- Non-linear optics
- Molecular spectroscopy
- Imaging
- Array technologies
- Luminescence and chemiluminescence sensors
- Label-free sensing
- Waveguide based sensors
- Photonic crystals

Applications of Optical Sensors in
- Environmental monitoring
- Process control and security
- Food analysis
- Medical diagnostics
- Point-of-Care
- Ambient assisted living
- Intracellular sensing and imaging
- Biotechnology
- Smart textiles

Devices and Instrumentation
- Novel (commercial) optical sensors and biosensors
- Data communication/automation of sensor solutions
- Single-use disposable optical sensors
- Fibre optics
- Miniaturisation and integration
- Lab-on-a-chip

Smart Sensor Production Technologies
- Printed sensors
- Roll-to-roll production
- Packaging
- Additive manufacturing
- Microsystems technology
- Wafer scale fabrication
- Integrated microoptics fabrication