1st Workshop



FINAL PROGRAMME

Day-01 | April 6, 2025
09:00 – 09:30 On Spot Registrations
Chair Tatjana Gric, VILNIUS TECH
Co-Chair Edik Rafailovc, Aston university
09:30-10:10 Title: Metamaterials meeting medicine
Tatjana Gric, VILNIUS TECH
10:10-10:50 Title: Photosensitiser-free direct laser treatment of cancer
Edik Rafailov, Aston university
10:50-11:05 Refreshment Break
11:05-11:45 Title: Measuring cancer cell line aggressiveness through a microwave resonant sensor
Emanuele Rizzuto, Sapienza University of Rome
Session 1 Medical Imaging & Diagnostics
Session Chair Edik Rafailov, Aston University
11:45-12:15 Title: Digital imaging in medicine: the breakthrough in pathology
Pedro L. Fernandez, Hospital Universitario Germans Trias i Pujol
12:15-12:45 Title: Spin and orbital angular momenta in biomedical diagnosis and tissues characterisation
Igor Meglinski, Aston University
12:45-14:30 Group Photo
Lunch Break
14:30-15:10 Title: Multifunctional metaoptics (online)
Federico Capasso, Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
15:10-15:40 Title: The design of a metamaterial-inspired machine learning-based patch antenna for cancer detection
Erkan Tetik, Usak University
15:40-15:55 Refreshment Break
15:55-16:25 Title: Hybrid modeling of surface enhnanced Raman scattering of (bio)molecules
Stefano Corni, University of Padua
16:25-16:55 Title: Detection of cancer susceptibility genetic mutations with Raman spectroscopy
Miklos Veres, HUN-REN Wigner Research Centre for Physics
16:55-17:25 Title: Brain cancer radiotherapy monitoring by functional near-infrared spectroscopy
Teemu Myllylä, Oulu University
Closing the Day 1 Workshop
Day-02 | April 7, 2025
Chair Tatjana Gric, VILNIUS TECH
Co-Chair Edik Rafailov, Aston university
Session 2 Metamaterial and Metasurface Design & Applications
Session Chair Tatjana Gric, VILNIUS TECH
09:05-09:35 Title: Laser assembling of multimaterial metasurfaces: challenges and perspectives
Nadezhda Bulgakova, FZU - Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences
09:35-10:05 Title: Disorder-driven resonant eigenmodes and optical wave transport in 2D random freeform metagratings
Kofi Edee, Université Clermont Auvergne/ Institut Pascal
10:05-10:35 Title: Textile structures applications in medical field
Amine HAJ TAIEB, ISMAS, University of Sfax
10:35-10:50 Refreshment Break
10:50-11:20 Title: Metamaterials and metamaterial based sensors
Mehmet Bakir, Yozgat Bozok University
11:20-11:50 Title: Various microwave applications of metamaterials
Muharrem Karaaslan
11:50-12:20 Title: Disorder photonics, a complete recipe
Evangelos Marakis , IESL Forth
12:20-14:00 Lunch Break
14:00-14:30 Title: Noninvasive Bone Cancer Detection Based on Microwave Patch Antenna
Volkan Akdogan , İskenderun Technical University
Pannel Discussion
14:30-16:00 Title: Working group meeting
Edik Rafailov , Aston University
Tatjana Gric, VILNIUS TECH
Closing the Day 2 Workshop
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COST Action

COST Action CA23125 TETRA aims to create a European network to share information, facilitating technology and knowledge transfer between the academic and health sectors, related to cancer studies. TETRA also aims to establish the material formalism approach as a standardized and accepted method for the detection of cancer without the need for human intervention. The Action will explore novel approaches for studying the metamaterial properties of biological tissues to accurately identify healthy and cancerous areas.

Accordingly, the 1st workshop in the frame of Working group 3, which coordinates the “Workshop on random photonics”, is focused on dissemination of WG3 results in a community important for metamaterial Technologies, promotion for WG2, input for the input for the photonics society. Three groups of people are brought together in this workshop: mathematicians who are studying homogenization in high contrast materials and who are contributing to a better understanding of the mathematics of photonics; physicists and engineers who are working on photonics and their applications; and numerical analysts who are interested in solving the macroscopic and microscopic equations governing the behavior of photonics. There are still a number of obstacles to overcome, including gaining a deeper comprehension of the new behaviors and uses that metamaterials can accomplish in real-world settings; investigating the theoretical possibilities of homogenization theory; and developing effective and precise numerical algorithms to solve partial differential equations in order to advance the field. WG3 meeting aims to dissemination of WG1 and WG3 results in a community important for random photonics Technologies, promotion for WG3, as an input for the photonics society. The workshop will cover both comprehending the intricate physical mechanism underlying the observed phenomena and using disorder to create disordered-based optical systems, such as new laser sources and instruments for optical manipulation and diagnosis.

It is known that a transition from a diffusive propagation regime to light localization can be supported when electromagnetic radiation passes through a scattering medium, depending on the competition between the length scales involved in the propagation process, such as the wavelength, the length scale of the system structure, the photons' transport mean free path, ℓ, and the dimensionality of the entire system. It is expected that our findings in this area show how crucial it is to understand the underlying physical mechanisms for both basic research and potential applications. Besides, the WG4 meeting will allow to conclude on the measures needed to integrate TETRA findings achieved so far into the clinical applications. In the frame of the WG5 meeting it is planned to discuss TETRA communication, dissemination and valorisation strategy including defining key messages to be communicated to different target groups
COST is an intergovernmental framework for European Cooperation in Science and Technology established to initiate networking and coordination of nationally funded research activities on a European level. It facilitates bringing good scientists together under light strategic guidance based on networks, called COST Actions, centred around research projects in fields that are of interest to COST countries and cooperating countries.
PRESENTATION
This is a call for participating at the 1st Workshops in the frame of WGs 3 of the COST action (CA23125) – TETRA.
  • 1st Workshop (WG3), 6-7 April 2025, Montpellier -France– “Workshop on random photonics”
    Organizing committee 1st Workshop: Dr Giannis Zacharakis (Working Group 3 Leader), Grant Awarding Coordinator (Dr Miklos Veres), head of the local organizing committee (),Prof. Dr. Tatjana Gric (Chair), Prof. Dr. Edik Rafailov (Vice Chair), Dr Pablo Loza-Alvarez (WG1 Leader), Prof Igor Meglinski (WG4 Leader) and Dr Tatiana Novikova in the frame of WG : 3 Determining the biological properties of highly disordered materials of the COST action (CA23125) –TETRA.
  • Celebration date: 6th April 2025, Montpellier -France
    Location: The workshop will be celebrated at Le Centre des Congrès Montpellier -France
  • Registration: First Workshop – Registration
Key dates
  • Final date to submit abstracts: 15th March 2025 (Download Template)
  • Communication, confirmation and funding (if applicable in the form of reimbursement): 1th February 2025.
  • Early bird registration: 15th January 2025 2025.
  • Workshop date: 6-7th April 2025.
Venue: Le Centre des Congrès Montpellier –France
SCOPE
TETRA aims to create a European network to share information, facilitating technology and knowledge transfer between the academic and health sectors, related to cancer studies.
TETRA also aims to establish the material formalism approach as a standardized and accepted method for the detection of cancer without the need for human intervention. The Action will explore novel approaches for studying the metamaterial properties of biological tissues to accurately identify healthy and cancerous areas. Besides, TETRA also aims to establish a common definition of the metamaterial formalism approach,Increase the engagement of young researchers in knowledge sharing and networking activities.
Three groups of people are brought together in this workshop: mathematicians who are studying homogenization in high contrast materials and who are contributing to a better understanding of the mathematics of photonics; physicists and engineers who are working on photonics and their applications; and numerical analysts who are interested in solving the macroscopic and microscopic equations governing the behavior of photonics. There are still a number of obstacles to overcome, including gaining a deeper comprehension of the new behaviors and uses that metamaterials can accomplish in real-world settings; investigating the theoretical possibilities of homogenization theory; and developing effective and precise numerical algorithms to solve partial differential equations in order to advance the field. WG3 meeting aims to dissemination of WG1 and WG3 results in a community important for random photonics Technologies, promotion for WG3, as an input for the photonics society. The workshop will cover both comprehending the intricate physical mechanism underlying the observed phenomena and using disorder to create disordered-based optical systems, such as new laser sources and instruments for optical manipulation and diagnosis.
It is known that a transition from a diffusive propagation regime to light localization can be supported when electromagnetic radiation passes through a scattering medium, depending on the competition between the length scales involved in the propagation process, such as the wavelength, the length scale of the system structure, the photons' transport mean free path, ℓ, and the dimensionality of the entire system. It is expected that our findings in this area show how crucial it is to understand the underlying physical mechanisms for both basic research and potential applications. Besides, the WG4 meeting will allow to conclude on the measures needed to integrate TETRA findings achieved so far into the clinical applications. In the frame of the WG5 meeting it is planned to discuss TETRA communication, dissemination and valorisation strategy including defining key messages to be communicated to different target groups.
Accordingly, the workshop is focused on two main sessions:
  • First session: Optimising methodologies for experimental visualisation of biomedical tissues
  • Second session: Mathematical modelling of highly disordered anisotropic structures
  • Third session: Determining the biological properties of highly disordered materials
  • Fourth session: Translation of the TETRA models towards use of models for the detection of cancers

1st Workshop- Workshop on Random photonics

Call for participating
This is a call for participating in the 1st Workshop (WG3), 6-7 April 2025, Montpellier (France)– “Workshop on Random photonics”
Organizing committee 1st Workshop: Dr Giannis Zacharakis (Working Group 3 Leader), Grant Awarding Coordinator (Dr Miklos Veres), head of the local organizing committee (),Prof. Dr. Tatjana Gric (Chair), Prof. Dr. Edik Rafailov (Vice Chair), Dr Pablo Loza-Alvarez (WG1 Leader), Prof Igor Meglinski (WG4 Leader) and Dr Tatiana Novikova
Key dates
  • Final date to apply for assistance:15th March 2025
  • Communication, confirmation and funding (if applicable in the form of reimbursement): 1st February 2025.
  • Notification of selected abstracts and funding results (if applicable, in the form of reimbursement): 15th February 2025
  • Early bird registration (for the Conference): 15th January 2025.
    We invite participations to this interdisciplinary workshop from all academic disciplines (PhD student, young researchers, post-doctoral and senior researchers, professors) and other stakeholders. Contributors and attendees could apply for financial support (see financial support section).
This is a call for participating in the 1st Workshop “Workshop on Random photonics” in the frame of WG 3: Determining the biological properties of highly disordered materials of the COST action (CA23125) –TETRA.
We invite abstract contributions for oral presentations to this interdisciplinary workshop from all academic disciplines (PhD students, young researchers, post-doctoral and senior researchers, and professors) and other stakeholders, that address the following issues of the four main sessions:
  • 1. Optimising methodologies for experimental visualisation of biomedical tissues
    • 1.1. Visualisation of cancerous tissue using established and emerging imaging modalities/techniques.
    • 1.2. Development of image processing and segmentation techniques and compare with existing image analysis protocols.
    • 1.3. Classification and annotation of images.
  • 2. Mathematical modelling of highly disordered anisotropic structures
    • 2.1. Developing methods for digitizing and homogenizing biological tissue.
    • 2.2. Developing methods for effective permittivity extraction.
    • 2.3. Creation of classification algorithms.
  • 3. Determining the biological properties of highly disordered materials
    • 3.1. Development of techniques for measuring the properties of biological tissues for optimization of metamaterial-based modelling.
    • 3.2. Investigation of the impact of the disorder on reflection and transmission properties within biological tissue.
    • 3.3. Validation of TETRA models' capacity to discriminate between biological tissues.
  • 4. Translation of the TETRA models towards use of models for the detection of cancers
    • 4.1. Provision of biological samples for analysis using the TETRA models.
    • 4.2. Comparison of TETRA read outs with gold standard techniques.
    • 4.3. Assessment of regulatory and ethical issues relevant to the use of the TETRA models for clinical applications.
Rules for abstract submission
Abstracts should have a maximum of 350 words (download the Abstract Template).
Contributors could apply for financial support (see financial support section).
Financial Support – Application procedure for reimbursement
Documentation for applying
The documentation needed for applying for reimbursement are as follows:
  • 1. Applicants must upload a short Curriculum Vitae (in English).
  • 2. Applicants must upload a motivation letter (in English).
  • 3. Applicants must upload a scanned copy of their passport (if applicants do not have a passport, they can upload their national ID card).
Please, check the General Rules to be reimbursed.

Financial Support – Application procedure for reimbursement

The documentation needed for applying for reimbursement are as follows:
  • 1. Applicants must upload a short Curriculum Vitae (in English).
  • 2. Applicants must upload a motivation letter (in English).
  • 3. Applicants must upload a scanned copy of their passport (if applicants do not have a passport, they can upload their national ID card).
Please, check the General Rules to be reimbursed.
The selection criteria for participants that will be eligible for reimbursement will comply with the COST Excellence and Inclusiveness Policy, in the implementation of the Action. They will encourage attendance by a diverse selection of participants in consideration of:
  • 1. Underrepresented groups, including those with disabilities. Priority will be given to underrepresented groups, including those with disabilities.
  • 2. Gender balance.
  • 3. The level of involvement of Inclusiveness Target Countries (ITCs). Priority will be given to participants from Inclusiveness Target Countries. The current list of ITCs include Albania, Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Croatia, Georgia, Greece, Lithuania, Latvia, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia, Republic of North Macedonia, Republic of Serbia, Turkey and Ukraine.
  • 4. The level of involvement of Early Career Investigators (ECIs). Priority will be given to PhD students and young post-doctoral researchers, followed by senior post-doctoral researchers and professors.
  • 5. In addition, workshop organizers may also consider other special attributes such as:
    • 5.1. Type, or level of expertise in the field of the Workshop based on the curriculum vitae,
    • 5.2. Appropriate core knowledge and understanding
    • 5.3. Willingness to participate based on the motivation letter
    • 5.4. Demonstrated interest based on the motivation letter,
    • 5.5. The positive impact that the participants will have on the applicant’s future carrier and
    • 5.6. Willingness to make a presentation in the Workshop session.
    Financial support through reimbursement does not necessarily cover all expenses but is a contribution to the overall travel, accommodation and meal expenses.
Financial support through reimbursement does not necessarily cover all expenses but is a contribution to the overall travel, accommodation and meal expenses.
The financial contribution for each successful applicant shall respect the following criteria:
  • Up to a maximum of EUR 650 in total can be afforded to each successful applicant from ITC country.
  • Up to a maximum of EUR 450 in total can be afforded to each successful applicant from non-ITC country.
  • Up to a maximum of EUR 150 in total can be afforded to each successful applicant from Türkiye (distances > 100km from the Workshop Venue).
Please remind that this financial contribution must be understood as a financial aid aimed to help applicants to cover the expenses of their participation in the Workshop. This financial aid does not aim to cover 100% of the expenses. Please see the General Rules to be reimbursed.

Evaluation process and result announcement

The selection committee, composed of the Action Chair, the Vice Chair, the Grant Awarding coordinator, and the WG1, WG2 and WG3 leaders and co-leaders, will evaluate the applications within a month after the abstract submission deadline and will inform the successful evaluated applicants. The successful applicants will then receive an e-mail from the grant holder (Grant Letter Notification), stating the official approval of the reimbursement, the granted budget, and a payment request form which has to be completed after the completion of the Workshop.
If the amount of reimbursement by all applications within a call does not exceed the available budget, the applications are handled by the selection committee. If there are more applications than funding is available, the following procedure takes place.
  • 1. A list of all applications (containing an informative summary) is distributed to all members of the selection committee in form of a table in which every evaluator can mark which applications he or she can evaluate according to their field of expertise.
  • 2. To guarantee a fair and objective evaluation, an evaluator should have no affiliation with neither the home nor the host institution of the application in question.
  • 3. All applications are evaluated by two members of the selection committee. The Grant Awarding coordinator distributes the proposals to the individual evaluators.
  • 4. The criteria given in the table below shall be applied for evaluation. The first criterion (a) is assessed by the Grant Awarding coordinator prior to the evaluation process.
    Criterion max. points
    a) Before any further criteria are considered
    Application is complete and fulfils all formal requirements pass/no pass
    The application will be ranked last if the applicant was granted in previous call pass/no pass
    b) Evaluation of the proposal
    Applicant from ITC country 0 or 10
    Applicant is ECI (or promotes gender balance) 0 or 10
    Impact on the career of the applicant 15
    Willingness to participate based on the motivation letter 10
    Willingness to make a presentation in the Workshop session 10
    CV of the applicant 10
    Relevance to the objectives of TETRA Action 20
  • 5. The evaluators report their evaluations to the Grant Awarding coordinator.
  • 6. The Grant Awarding coordinator ranks all evaluations and then reports the final result to the selection committee to be discussed and accepted.
  • 7. The applicants are informed about the decision reached.
More information
For further information, you may contact the
  • Dr. Miklos Veres, Grant Awarding Coordinator
  • Dr. Tatjana Gric – Chair Coordinator
  • Dr. Edik Rafailov – Vice-Chair
  • Dr. Pablo Loza-Alvarez (WG1 Leader)
  • Prof. Władimir Mitiuszew (Working Group 2 Leader)
  • Dr. Giannis Zacharakis (Working Group 3 Leader)
  • Prof. Igor Meglinski (WG4 Leader)
  • Dr. Tatiana Novikova (WG5 Leader)