Provisional Programme
Please see below the details of the fantastic speakers and talks that will be presented at this year's conference.
Programme
08:30-09:00
Registration, Coffee & Tea
09:00-09:15
Welcome & Introduction
09:15-09:45
Keynote Talk: Synchrotron-based phase-contrast tomography for cardiovascular applications: from rodents to humans
Hector Dejea I Velardo, ESRF
Hector Dejea I Velardo, ESRF
09:45-10:00
Crossing the line – New insights on the role of the cellular bone net-work on bone (re)modeling: a synchrotron X-ray nano-tomography study of human bone
Sophie Anuth, Biogipuzkoa HRI, Xploraytion GmbH
Sophie Anuth, Biogipuzkoa HRI, Xploraytion GmbH
10:00-10:15
Analysis of reconstructed ossicular chains using dynamic synchrotron-based X-ray phase-contrast microtomography
Changling Li, Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI), Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois (CHUV)
Changling Li, Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI), Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois (CHUV)
10:15-10:30
Revealing the Architecture of Eye Muscles Using Cryogenic X-ray Imaging
Petra Procházková, Central European Institute of Technology, Brno University of Technology
Petra Procházková, Central European Institute of Technology, Brno University of Technology
10:30-10:45
Sponsor Talks
10:45-11:15
Coffee Break
11:15-11:45
Sponsor Talk: Lab microCT, widen the scope of applications: some examples in Grenoble and around
Solène Valton, RX Solutions
Solène Valton, RX Solutions
11:45-12:00
Segmentation of Synchrotron Micro-CT Images of Villi and Vasculature in Human Placenta: Semi-automation Through Self-training and Self-supervised Learning.
Avery Pennington, Rosalind Franklin Institute
Avery Pennington, Rosalind Franklin Institute
12:00-12:15
Synchrotron Radiation Tomography Study on Degradation of Magnesium Chloride-containing Bioactive Glasses in Osteoporotic Rat Skull Defect Repair
Xiaojing Chen, Xiangya School of Stomatology, Central South University
Xiaojing Chen, Xiangya School of Stomatology, Central South University
12:15-12:30
Sponsor Talks
12:30-14:00
Poster Viewings/ Lunch
14:00-14:30
Keynote Talk: Advancing Non-Invasive Imaging of Carbon Mineralization: Unlocking Phase Identification with Spectral X-ray Micro-Computed Tomography
Kanchana Kularatne, Université de Pau et des pays de l'Adour
Kanchana Kularatne, Université de Pau et des pays de l'Adour
14:30-14:45
Unravelling Cs and Sr Uptake Mechanisms in Natural Zeolites Using DIAD for Nuclear Waste remediation
Adele Farrelly, University of Birmingham/ Diamond Light Source
Adele Farrelly, University of Birmingham/ Diamond Light Source
14:45-15:00
Sponsor Talk: Best practices for porous media analysis using Representative Elementary Volume (REV) and Pore Network Modeling (PNM)
Laurent Bernard, Reactiv'IP
Laurent Bernard, Reactiv'IP
15:00-15:30
Poster Lightning Talks
15:30-16:00
Coffee Break
16:00-16:30
Sponsor Talk: Fracture in concrete: X-ray tomography with in-situ testing, digital volume correlation and phase-field modeling
Stephen Zeller, Deben
Stephen Zeller, Deben
16:30-16:45
Practical iterative reconstruction
Evelien Zwanenburg, University of Warwick
Evelien Zwanenburg, University of Warwick
16:45-17:00
In vivo X-ray Computed Microtomography: A Novel Approach to Assess Coral Skeletal Construction
Jacob Trend, University of Southampton
Jacob Trend, University of Southampton
17:00-17:15
How long does an oyster survive after human ingestion and what kills it? A multi-modality imaging study
Henrick Lauridsen, Aarhus University
Henrick Lauridsen, Aarhus University
17:30-19:00
Travel to the Gala Dinner
19:00-23:00
Gala Dinner - Fort de la Bastille
08:30-09:00
Registration, Coffee & Tea
09:00-09:30
Keynote Talk: Micro-features and mega-data: life on the small side at the synchrotron
Elis Newham, Queen Mary University of London
Elis Newham, Queen Mary University of London
09:30-09:45
Anatomy and diversity of Norian microfauna from the Los Colorados Formation revealed by high resolution multimodal computed tomography
Leandro Gaetano, Instituto de Estudios Andinos "Don Pablo Groeber", UBA-CONICET
Leandro Gaetano, Instituto de Estudios Andinos "Don Pablo Groeber", UBA-CONICET
09:45-10:00
Advancing natural heritage Research through Synchrotron X-ray Imaging: Applications, Innovations, and Future Directions
Kathleen Dollman, ESRF
Kathleen Dollman, ESRF
10:00-10:15
Revolutionizing Paleontological Research in South Africa through X-ray CT Imaging
Gideon Chinamatira, Wits University
Gideon Chinamatira, Wits University
10:15-10:30
Towards high-throughput micro-CTscanning of natural history specimens : a complete workflow designed to reduce manual interventions
Patricia Wils, Museum national d'Histoire Naturelle/CNRS
Patricia Wils, Museum national d'Histoire Naturelle/CNRS
10:30-10:45
Sponsor Talk: Unlocking New Dimensions in CT Data Analysis: Innovations in Dragonfly 2025.1
Christian Johanns, DragonFly
Christian Johanns, DragonFly
10:45-11:15
Coffee Break
11:15-11:30
Sponsor Talk: Unlock 4D chemical quantification: metal leaching in 4D using Spectral CT
Marijn Boone, Tescan
Marijn Boone, Tescan
11:30-11:45
Unraveling the impact of ingredients in pharmaceutical tablets with in situ dissolution tomography
Andrew Clarke, digiM Solution
Andrew Clarke, digiM Solution
11:45-12:00
Maintaining Tissue Hydration During microCT Imaging Using a Controlled Environmental Chamber
Lara Mazy, KU Leuven/ UCLouvain
Lara Mazy, KU Leuven/ UCLouvain
12:00-12:15
Beyond Conventional Histology: μCT-Based 3D X-Ray Histology (XRH) Enables Novel Imaging Biomarkers of Carotid Atherosclerotic Plaques
Andreas Papazoglou, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Andreas Papazoglou, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
12:15-12:30
Dynamic Lung Imaging in Rodent Models of Cystic Fibrosis and Lung Cancer with X-ray Velocimetry
Ronan Smith, University of Adelaide
Ronan Smith, University of Adelaide
12:30-14:00
Poster Viewing & Lunch
14:00-14:30
Keynote Talk: Reading the Herculaneum Papyri with Synchrotron Tomography and Computer Vision
Giorgio Angelotti, Vesuvius Challenge
Giorgio Angelotti, Vesuvius Challenge
14:30-14:45
X-ray CT scanning of the Melsonby Hoard
Fernando Alvarez-Borges, University of Southampton
Fernando Alvarez-Borges, University of Southampton
14:45-15:00
Beyond the Surface: Neutron Imaging in Cultural Heritage Research
Anna Fedrigo, Institut Max von Laue - Paul Langevin (ILL)
Anna Fedrigo, Institut Max von Laue - Paul Langevin (ILL)
15:00-15:15
Gotta catch 'em all! Making computed tomography accessible and interesting to the public
Margaret Duff, Science and Technology Facilities Council - UK Research and Innovation
Margaret Duff, Science and Technology Facilities Council - UK Research and Innovation
15:15-15:45
Coffee Break
15:45-16:00
High resolution in-situ synchrotron nano-tomography for high energy density LiBs
Roland Brunner, Materials Center Leoben Forschung GmbH (MCL)
Roland Brunner, Materials Center Leoben Forschung GmbH (MCL)
16:00-16:15
From Static to Kinematic: Nano-Imaging of Dynamic Processes at the ID16B Beamline, ESRF
Gustavo Pinzon, ESRF
Gustavo Pinzon, ESRF
16:15-16:30
Damage characterisation of cross-woven carbon fibre-reinforced composites under three-point bending by fast x-ray imaging
Anuj Prajapati, MAX IV Synchrotron, Sweden
Anuj Prajapati, MAX IV Synchrotron, Sweden
16:30-16:45
Super-resolution X-ray tomography for 3D quantification of defects in lattice structures: analysis of deep neural network training dynamics and strategies
Luc Salvo, INP Grenoble
Luc Salvo, INP Grenoble
16:45-17:00
Closing Remarks
1
Neutron Imaging for Characterizing Dental Caries: A Non-Destructive Approach
Sylvia Britto, STFC
Sylvia Britto, STFC
2
Characterisation of phase-contrast and phase-retrieval X-ray tomography techniques at the I12-JEEP beamline
Alexander Liptak, Diamond Light Source
Alexander Liptak, Diamond Light Source
3
Rising to the Occasion: Real-Time Micro-CT Analysis of Bread Dough Baking
Arjen Mascini, TESCAN XRE
Arjen Mascini, TESCAN XRE
4
Investigating the Storage-induced Microstructural Changes in Pharmaceutical Tablets using Computed Tomography and Machine Learning Image Analysis
Rachel Feeney, University of Strathclyde
Rachel Feeney, University of Strathclyde
5
Deep Learning-Based Analysis of Crypt Geometry in Small Intestine Biopsies using X-ray Microtomography
Markus Hannula, Tampere University
Markus Hannula, Tampere University
6
SETA Recon Lite v1.0: A Standalone Executable Tool for Automated Image Reconstruction in Cone Beam Tomography
Raziye Kubra Kumrular, University of Southampton
Raziye Kubra Kumrular, University of Southampton
7
Structure preserved, noise reduced: hybrid denoising for Micro-CT 3D histopathology
Santiago Laguna-Castro, Tampere University
Santiago Laguna-Castro, Tampere University
8
From Slices to Structures: Speeding up segmentation of CT images of fossils using AI-assisted tools
A. Lanzetti, Natural History Museum
A. Lanzetti, Natural History Museum
9
Polyoxometalates as Contrast-Enhancing Staining Agents: Investigating Diffusion in Biological Tissues
L. Lengelé, UCLouvain
L. Lengelé, UCLouvain
10
Using a digital twin of a synchrotron beamline to understand alignment of laminography experiments
Hannah Robarts, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory
Hannah Robarts, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory
11
From collections to classrooms - A pathway from biological samples to education outputs in virtual reality and 3D printing via X-ray microtomography
Ross Williams, Swansea University
Ross Williams, Swansea University
12
Micro-CT imaging and analysis for evaluating the quality of frozen food
S. Swyngedau Chevalier, Nantes Université
S. Swyngedau Chevalier, Nantes Université
13
Investigating Contrast Mechanisms in Fossil Imaging: A Multitechnique Study of Iron-Rich Specimens from the Los Colorados Formation (Late Triassic, northwestern Argentina)
Nahuel Vega, CNEA
Nahuel Vega, CNEA
14
In-situ X-ray imaging of stick-slip behavior in small-scale polystyrene fault analogs
Bastien Walter, Université de Lorraine
Bastien Walter, Université de Lorraine
15
Quantification of mortar mix proportioning and aggregate size distribution using X-ray computed tomography and Deep Learning: study case of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral
Bastien Walter, Université de Lorraine
Bastien Walter, Université de Lorraine
16
Study of the local structures to Li deposition and crack formation within Li SSBs
Zhenggang Zhang, ESRF
Zhenggang Zhang, ESRF
17
Real-Time Characterization of Li-ion Batteries Dynamics via In-Situ CT
Jakub Šalplachta, CactuX s.r.o.
Jakub Šalplachta, CactuX s.r.o.
18
Integrating Histological Image into Micro-CT Imaging
Farnaz Javanpour, Tampere University
Farnaz Javanpour, Tampere University
19
A wider nanoscale look into complex bio- and geomaterials: large field-ofview acquisition and analysis of massive X-ray nano-CT images
Jussi-Petteri Suuronen, Xploraytion GmbH
Jussi-Petteri Suuronen, Xploraytion GmbH
20
Data Consistency Conditions for X-ray Fluorescence CT Calibration
Meo Van Duijnen Montijn, ESRF
Meo Van Duijnen Montijn, ESRF
21
Trabecular Bone Assembly Index: A Metric for Quantifying Trabecular Organisation and Connectivity
J. Williams
J. Williams