Free symposium about light at the University of Warwick
Light in Our Lives Symposium-The role of light in science, technology and culture
Date and Location
A Symposium to celebrate UNESCO International Day of Lighton 16thand 17thMay, at the University of Warwick.
The symposium is open to everyone who wishes to attend (free registration), not only for the University of Warwick community.
On each day the sessions will run from 10am-12pm and 2pm-4pm.
About the Symposium
This event is a multidisciplinary symposium to bring together a vibrant community of academic researchers from different fields to highlight the use of light in the scientific, cultural and sustainability activities.
We hope to stimulate discussions on the use of different types of light to overcome current global challenges such as energy supplies and improvements in the quality of life. “Light in Our Lives” is a great opportunity for us to exchange ideas and initiate collaborative networks between researchers.
This event is sponsored by the Institute of Advanced Studies (IAS) and Warwick Cancer Research Centre.
Programme
16th MayThe Oculus (room OC0.04) |
17th MayThe Oculus (room OC1.04) |
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Time |
Speaker and Topic |
Speaker and Topic |
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| 9:30am-10am | Tea and coffee (late registration) | |||
| 10am-10:30am |  |
The dark side of Light Dr. Robert Dallmann (University of Warwick) |
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Designs of luminescent metals in the nanoscale for drug delivery, imaging and detection Prof. Zoe Pikramenou (University of Birmingham) |
| 10:30am-11am |  |
Cheap, clean electricity from sunlight for all Prof. Ross Hatton (University of Warwick) |
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From organic photochemistry to (bio)degradable and recyclable materials Dr. Hannes Houck (University of Warwick) |
| 11am-11:30am |  |
Laser and X-ray light synergy in the pursuit of new knowledge on a cellular level Dr. Maria Harkiolaki (Diamond Light Source) |
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Accessing reactive intermediates using visible light Dr. Aaron Trowbridge (University of Manchester) |
| 11:30am-12pm |  |
Bridging the divide between ultrafast spectroscopy and photothermal materials Prof. Vas Stavros (University of Birmingham) |
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Photoactivated diazido platinum complexes for cancer therapy Dr. Huayun Shi (University of Warwick) Radionuclide imaging to accelerate preclinical development of light-activated metallodrugs Dr. Cinzia Imberti (King’s College London) |
| 1:30pm-2pm | Tea and coffee | |||
| 2pm-2:30pm |  |
Multi-modal imaging and spectroscopy in medicinal inorganic chemistry Prof. Peter Lay (University of Sydney-AU) |
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Highlighting new Fluorescent Molecules and Materials for Theranostics Prof. Sofia Pascu (University of Bath) |
| 2:30pm-3pm |  |
The Rise of the Health, Fitness and UVA Sunbed Industry in Britain (1980s) Dr. Fabiola Creed (University of Warwick) |
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Photoelectrochemical Devices for Space Applications Dr. Katherina Brinkert (University of Warwick) |
| 3pm-3:30pm |  |
Sunlight-driven Catalysis for a Sustainable Future Dr. Motiar Rahaman (University of Cambridge) |
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Shining New Light on the Mechanisms of Photoredox Catalysis Dr. Daniel Scott (University of Bath) |
| 3:30pm-4pm |  |
Illuminating the molecular structure of clathrin with electrons Prof. Corinne Smith (University of Warwick) |
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Wrap-up and Final Remarks Dr. Rafael C. Marchi Prof. Peter J. Sadler |
