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Discover Plasmonics with NanoODDLAB at the University of Cantabria Summer Courses 2025

This summer, the NanoODDLAB at the University of Cantabria will host a workshop titled Plasmonics: Fundamentals and Applications, as part of the university’s annual Summer Courses program, running from June 18 to August 27, 2025, across various locations in Cantabria. The NanoODDLAB Workshop will take place from July 21 to 23 in Suances, introducing participants to the fundamentals of plasmonics and highlighting recent advances in the field.

Whether you are a student, early-career researcher, or simply curious about the science of light–matter interaction at the nanoscale, this is an opportunity to deepen your understanding of a rapidly evolving research area. The workshop offers direct engagement with leading scientists in plasmonics, along with insights into the broader impact of nanophotonics on science and technology.

Plasmonics

Fundamentals and Applications

Location	El Torco, C/Acacio Gutiérrez 140, Suances
Dates	July 21 – 23, 2025
Enrollment period	May 21 – July 17, 2025
Capacity	30 Participants
Format	15 (1hr) in-person courses
Fee	According to the Summer Courses 15-hour rate
Organized in collaboration with	Ayuntamiento de Suances
Course Director	Leonardo Scarabelli (Ramón y Cajal Researcher, University of Cantabria)

Course Objectives

Nanotechnology offers unprecedented potential to address critical global challenges. Among its many branches, plasmonics has emerged as one of the most dynamic and multidisciplinary, with far-reaching applications across physics, materials science, biology, and medicine. This course provides a panoramic view of the field, covering:

Theoretical foundations of plasmonic resonances and their properties.
How plasmonic structures influence light–matter interactions and surrounding physico-chemical environments.
Practical applications of these effects in areas such as medicine, catalysis, and energy production.

The course is aimed at undergraduate, master’s, and PhD students in chemistry, physics, materials science, and nanofabrication, as well as professionals in nanotechnology.

Program updates

Unfortunately, Prof. E. Cortes will not be able to join us for the workshop. However, we are fortunate that our own Dr. C. Brissaud has agreed to fill his spot for the session on Plasmonics Catalysis.

Program Schedule

Monday, July 21
09:45 – 10:00	Participant Reception
10:00 – 11:00	Introduction to Plasmonics and Light–Matter Interaction (Prof. Yael Gutiérrez Vela) *ES
11:00 – 12:00	Chemical Synthesis of Plasmonic Nanoparticles (Dr. Guillermo González Rubio) *ES
12:00 – 12:30	Break
12:30 – 13:30	Light–Matter Interaction for the Synthesis of Exotic Plasmonic Colloids (Dr. Guillermo González Rubio) *ES
15:00 – 16:00	In situ Growth of Plasmonic Nanostructures (Dr. Gail A. Vinnacombe-Willson) *EN
16:30 – 17:30	In situ Growth Extended to Polymeric Biomaterials (Dr. Gail A. Vinnacombe-Willson) *EN

Talks given in the following languages: ES: Español; EN: English

Tuesday, July 22
10:00 – 11:00	Plasmonic Nanoparticles in Biology and Biomedicine (Dr. Dorleta Jimenez de Aberasturi) *ES
11:00 – 12:00	Nanoparticles for Biosensing and Bioimaging (Dr. Dorleta Jimenez de Aberasturi) *ES
12:00 – 12:30	Break
12:30 – 13:30	Introduction to Plasmonic Metasurfaces (Prof. Pablo Albella Echaverria) *ES
15:00 – 16:00	Plasmon Chirality (Prof. Wiktor Lewandowski) *EN
16:30 – 17:30	Synthesis and Self-Assembly of Chiral Nanostructures (Prof. Wiktor Lewandowski) *EN

Talks given in the following languages: ES: Español; EN: English

Wednesday, July 23
10:00 – 11:00	Graphene Plasmonics (Prof. César Moreno Sierra) *ES
11:00 – 12:00	Advanced Nanoscale Characterization (Prof. Yuri A. Diaz Fernandez) *ES
12:00 – 12:30	Break
12:30 – 13:30	Plasmonic Sensing for Catalysis (Prof. Yuri A. Diaz Fernandez) *ES
15:00 – 16:00	Introduction to Plasmonic Catalysis (Dr. Charlène Brissaud)† *ES
16:30 – 17:30	Photo- and Photoelectrocatalysis in Plasmonics (Dr. Charlène Brissaud) *ES
17:30 – 17:45	Closing Course
	†Prof. E. Cortes is unable to attend; Dr. C. Brissaud will present on Plasmonics Catalysis in his place.

Talks given in the following languages: ES: Español; EN: English

Instructors

Prof. Pablo Albella Echaverria – Associate Professor, University of Cantabria
Prof. Yuri Antonio Diaz Fernandez – Associate Professor, University of Pavia
Dr. Guillermo González Rubio – Talent Attraction Researcher, Complutense University of Madrid
Dr. Yael Gutiérrez Vela – Ramón y Cajal Researcher, University of Cantabria
Dr. Dorleta Jimenez de Aberasturi – Ikerbasque Research Fellow, CIC biomaGUNE
Prof. Wiktor Lewandowski – Associate Professor, University of Warsaw
Prof. César Moreno Sierra – Senior Lecturer, University of Cantabria
Dr. Gail Anne Vinnacombe-Willson – Researcher, CIC biomaGUNE
Dr. Charlène Brissaud – Researcher, University of Cantabria

Logistics & Registration

The workshop will be held at El Torco, a historic cultural venue situated on the coast of Suances, Cantabria. The setting offers a focused academic environment in a location well connected to nearby cities such as Santander and Torrelavega.

The workshop is limited to 30 participants. Enrollment is open from May 21 to July 17, 2025, and fees follow the standard 15-hour rate set by the University of Cantabria’s Summer Courses program.

Registration Process:

University of Cantabria students and staff: Enroll via the university’s Campus Virtual.
External participants: Must first register at this link to obtain login credentials, then complete enrollment via the Campus Virtual Summer Courses page.
Organizations or public entities: For invoice requests, contact the Summer Courses Office at cv.ceu@unican.es before completing payment. Invoices cannot be issued after payment has been made.

After Enrollment:

Within three calendar days of completing payment, participants must email the following documents to cv.ceu@unican.es:

Copy of a valid ID or passport (one per course)
Proof of payment (bank receipt or credit/debit card confirmation)
Documentation supporting eligibility for reduced or super-reduced registration fees (if applicable)

Participants paying in cash at a bank must retain the original payment slip, which is required for any potential refund request.

To begin the registration process or for more information, visit:
University of Cantabria Summer Courses – Registration Portal

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Discover Plasmonics with NanoODDLAB at the University of Cantabria Summer Courses 2025

Plasmonics

Fundamentals and Applications

Course Objectives

Program updates

Program Schedule

Instructors

Logistics & Registration

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