Summer School: X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy Using Synchrotron Radiation

11 04 2025

Within the PATHFOOD project, “Creating a Sustainable Chain of Functional Food: A Path to EU Climate Neutrality and Health Improvement” funded under HORIZON-WIDERA-2023-ACCESS-02, we cordially invite interested parties to participate in a summer school taking place in Barcelona, Spain, from June 16 to June 20, 2025. This summer school is part of the PATHFOOD project, which aims to develop a sustainable production chain for selenium-enriched food, supporting both public health and EU climate goals. The project is funded through the Horizon Europe program, specifically under the HORIZON-WIDERA-2023-ACCESS-02 call, which supports initiatives enhancing access to scientific excellence in EU countries.

 

 

 

Participants:

The summer school is aimed at individuals with a Ph.D. or those currently pursuing doctoral studies, with a preference for candidates from the fields of exact and natural sciences, particularly chemistry and biology. An interest in X-ray spectroscopy and its applications in functional food research is welcome.

Applications:

Application Form Link: https://forms.gle/mLH6A3ueKfbsfTBD8

Application Deadline: We await applications until April 18, 2025.

Organizational Information:

Limited Places: The number of places is limited.

Language: The training will be conducted in English.

Costs: Expenses will be covered by the PATHFOOD project.

Notification: Individuals selected by the recruitment committee will be informed of their acceptance by May 10, 2025.

Topics:

Theoretical Foundations:

Basics of X-ray spectroscopy

X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XANES and EXAFS)

Advanced X-ray Spectroscopy Techniques:

X-ray emission spectroscopy (XES and HERFD-XANES)

Fluorescence spectroscopy

In-situ/in-operando experiments

Practical Issues:

Detection modes (transmission and fluorescence)

Guidelines for sample preparation

Other Topics:

How to apply for beamtime

Approaches to data processing

Practical data analysis training (participants must bring their own laptops)

Additional Attractions:

A visit to the ALBA Synchrotron will be organized on Friday, June 20, 2025.

Contact:
For questions, please contact: ekurek@cnbc.uw.edu.pl or ewozniak@cnbc.uw.edu.pl

More Information About the Project:
https://www.pathfood.eu/