Advanced School on Synchrotron Techniques in Environmental Scientific Projects

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Advanced School on Synchrotron Techniques in Environmental Scientific Projects | (smr 2452)

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Monday, 15 April 2013

09:00 - 11:30 Registration and Administrative Formalities.
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All participants are kindly requested to register with the secretary in the Main Entrance of the Leonardo da Vinci Building.
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Location: Leonardo da Vinci Building, Lobby
- 09:00 Registration and Administrative Formalities. 2h30'
11:30 - 12:00 Welcome
- 11:30 Welcome 30'
  
  Speaker: Directors: H. Hoorani, M. Kiskinova, J. Niemela
12:00 - 13:00 Lunch Break
- 12:00 Lunch Break 1h0'
13:00 - 13:30 Introduction of Participants
- 13:00 Introduction of Participants 30'
  
  Speaker: 1 minute per each Participant
13:30 - 14:00 ICTP Overview
- 13:30 ICTP Overview 30'
  
  Speaker: J. Niemela (ICTP)

14:00 - 14:30 SESAME Overview

14:00 SESAME Overview 30'

Speaker:	H. Hoorani (Scientific Director, SESAME Project)
Material:	slides

14:30 - 15:30 Introduction to Synchrotron Radiation (History and Machine)

14:30 Introduction to Synchrotron Radiation (History and Machine) 1h0'

Speaker:	G. Margaritondo (EPFL, Lausanne, Switzerland)
Material:	slides

15:30 - 16:00 Coffee Break
- 15:30 Coffee Break 30'

16:00 - 16:45 Introduction to Synchrotron Radiation for Environmental Sciences

16:00 Introduction to Synchrotron Radiation for Environmental Sciences 45'

Speaker:	A. Simionovici (University of Grenoble, France)
Material:	slides

16:45 - 17:45 Synchrotron Based Techniques Applied to Environmental Science

16:45 Synchrotron Based Techniques Applied to Environmental Science 1h0'

Speaker:	D. Grolimund (Swiss Light Source, Paul Scherrer Institute, Villigen, Switzerland)
Material:	slides

Tuesday, 16 April 2013

08:30 - 10:00 X-Ray Fluorescence: Spectrometry, Spectroscopy and Microscopy - Tools for Environmental Science
- 08:30 X-Ray Fluorescence: Spectrometry, Spectroscopy and Microscopy - Tools for Environmental Science 1h30'
  
  Speaker: D. Eichert (Elettra, Trieste)
10:00 - 10:30 Coffee Break
- 10:00 Coffee Break 30'

10:30 - 11:45 Combining XRF/XAFS/XRD Techniques for Environmental Studies

10:30 Combining XRF/XAFS/XRD Techniques for Environmental Studies 1h15'

Speaker:	D. Grolimund
Material:	slides

11:45 - 12:30 X-Ray Imaging for Earth and Planetary Sciences

11:45 X-Ray Imaging for Earth and Planetary Sciences 45'

Speaker:	A. Simionovici
Material:	slides

12:30 - 13:30 Lunch Break
- 12:30 Lunch Break 1h0'

13:30 - 14:15 How to Read and Write a Scientific Paper

13:30 How to Read and Write a Scientific Paper 45'

Speaker:	A. Simionovici
Material:	slides

14:15 - 15:30 Applying for Public Funding: Why, When and How to Write Project Proposals

14:15 Applying for Public Funding: Why, When and How to Write Project Proposals 1h15'

Speaker:	A.F. Morgera (Elettra, Trieste)
Material:	slides

15:30 - 16:00 Coffee Break
- 15:30 Coffee Break 30'

16:00 - 17:30 X-Ray Imaging for Environmental Applications

16:00 X-Ray Imaging for Environmental Applications 1h30'

Speaker:	F. Zanini (Elettra, Trieste)
Material:	slides

Wednesday, 17 April 2013

08:30 - 10:00 Principles of X-Ray Absorption Spectroscopy and Applications to Environmental Science

08:30 Principles of X-Ray Absorption Spectroscopy and Applications to Environmental Science 1h30'

Speaker:	G. Aquilanti (Elettra, Trieste)
Material:	slides

10:00 - 10:30 Coffee Break
- 10:00 Coffee Break 30'

10:30 - 11:30 Actinides in Ceramics for NWS: Combining Experiments and Theory to Understand the Local Structural Behaviour

10:30 Actinides in Ceramics for NWS: Combining Experiments and Theory to Understand the Local Structural Behaviour 1h0'

Speaker:	M. Harfouche (Beamline Manager, SESAME, Jordan)
Material:	slides

11:30 - 12:30 X-Ray XANES and XRF Microspectroscopy for Environmental and Bio-Related Research
- 11:30 X-Ray XANES and XRF Microspectroscopy for Environmental and Bio-Related Research 1h0'
  
  Speaker: A. Gianoncelli (Elettra, Trieste)
12:30 - 13:30 Lunch Break
- 12:30 Lunch Break 1h0'

13:30 - 14:15 XAFS Spectroscopy Applied to Exotic Superconductors

13:30 XAFS Spectroscopy Applied to Exotic Superconductors 45'

Speaker:	A. Iadecola (Elettra, Trieste)
Material:	slides

14:15 - 15:00 Uranium in Soil

14:15 Uranium in Soil 45'

Speaker:	M. Harfouche
Material:	slides

15:00 - 15:30 LinkSCEEM Project

15:00 LinkSCEEM Project 30'

Speaker:	H. Hoorani
Material:	slides

15:30 - 16:00 Coffee Break
- 15:30 Coffee Break 30'
16:00 - 16:30 Case Study
- 16:00 Case Study 30'
  
  Speaker: TBD

19:00 - 21:00 Buffet Dinner

All participants and accompanying persons are invited to a Buffet Dinner in the Cafeteria of the Adriatico Guesthouse.

19:00 Buffet Dinner 2h0'

Thursday, 18 April 2013

08:30 - 10:00 Introduction to XRD Technique

08:30 Introduction to XRD Technique 1h30'

Speaker:	G. Garbarino (European Synchrotron Radiation Facility, Grenoble, France)
Material:	slides

10:00 - 10:30 Coffee Break
- 10:00 Coffee Break 30'

10:30 - 11:45 Powder Diffraction in Material and Environmental Science

10:30 Powder Diffraction in Material and Environmental Science 1h15'

Speaker:	A. Lausi
Material:	slides

11:45 - 12:30 X-Ray Diffraction Under Extreme Conditions

11:45 X-Ray Diffraction Under Extreme Conditions 45'

Speaker:	G. Garbarino
Material:	slides

12:30 - 13:30 Lunch Break
- 12:30 Lunch Break 1h0'

13:30 - 14:30 XRD Analysis for Ground Nanocrystalline Materials

13:30 XRD Analysis for Ground Nanocrystalline Materials 1h0'

Speaker:	M. Abdellatief (Elettra, Trieste)
Material:	slides

14:30 - 15:30 Infrared Microspectroscopy for Environmental Science: From the Basis to Data Analysis and Results Interpretation

14:30 Infrared Microspectroscopy for Environmental Science: From the Basis to Data Analysis and Results Interpretation 1h0'

Speaker:	L. Vaccari (Elettra, Trieste)
Material:	slides

15:30 - 16:00 Coffee Break
- 15:30 Coffee Break 30'
16:00 - 17:00 X-Rays for Cultural Heritage
- 16:00 X-Rays for Cultural Heritage 1h0'
  
  Speaker: C. Tuniz (ICTP, Trieste)

Friday, 19 April 2013
- 08:30 - 09:45 Small Angle X-Ray Scattering (SAXS)
  - 08:30 Small Angle X-Ray Scattering (SAXS) 1h15'
    
    Speaker: S. Bernstorff (Elettra, Trieste)
- 09:45 - 10:15 Coffee Break
  - 09:45 Coffee Break 30'
- 10:15 - 11:30 Changing Things May Help: Green Chemistry and Biotechnology
  - 10:15 Changing Things May Help: Green Chemistry and Biotechnology 1h15'
    
    Speaker: M. Polentarutti
- 11:30 - 12:00 Forming lists for experiments to be attended by trainees
  - 11:30 Forming lists for experiments to be attended by trainees 30'
    
    Speaker: Organizers
- 12:00 - 14:00 Lunch Break
  - 12:00 Lunch Break 2h0'
- 14:00 - 15:30 Visit to ICTP Labs
  - 14:00 Visit to ICTP Labs 1h30'
Monday, 22 April 2013
- 08:30 - 09:00 Bus Departure at 8:30 from ICTP - The bus will depart from the bus stop opposite the ICTP on the Main Road Strada Costiera towards Trieste
  
  Location:
  - 08:30 Bus Departure at 8:30 from ICTP - The bus will depart from the bus stop opposite the ICTP on the Main Road Strada Costiera towards Trieste 30'
- 09:00 - 12:00 Visit to Elettra and Radiation Safety Training
  
  Location:
  - 09:00 Visit to Elettra and Radiation Safety Training 3h0'
- 12:00 - 14:00 Lunch Break
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ICTP meal vouchers are NOT VALID at ELETTRA.  Your meal vouchers for the three day visit must be purchased at ICTP beforehand. Please see the secretary.
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  Location:
  - 12:00 Lunch Break 2h0'
- 14:00 - 17:00 Practical Session I
  
  Location:
  - 14:00 Practical Session I 3h0'
- 17:00 - 17:30 Return to ICTP
  
  Location:
  - 17:00 Return to ICTP 30'
Tuesday, 23 April 2013
- 08:30 - 09:00 Bus Departure at 8:30 from ICTP - The bus will depart from the bus stop opposite the ICTP on the Main Road Strada Costiera towards Trieste
  
  Location:
  - 08:30 Bus Departure at 8:30 from ICTP - The bus will depart from the bus stop opposite the ICTP on the Main Road Strada Costiera towards Trieste 30'
- 09:00 - 12:00 Practical Session II
  
  Location:
  - 09:00 Practical Session II 3h0'
- 12:00 - 14:00 Lunch Break
  
  Location:
  - 12:00 Lunch Break 2h0'
- 14:00 - 17:00 Practical Session III
  
  Location:
  - 14:00 Practical Session III 3h0'
Wednesday, 24 April 2013
- 08:30 - 09:00 Bus Departure at 8:30 from ICTP - The bus will depart from the bus stop opposite the ICTP on the Main Road Strada Costiera towards Trieste
  
  Location:
  - 08:30 Bus Departure at 8:30 from ICTP - The bus will depart from the bus stop opposite the ICTP on the Main Road Strada Costiera towards Trieste 30'
- 09:00 - 12:00 Practical Session IV
  
  Location:
  - 09:00 Practical Session IV 3h0'
- 12:00 - 14:00 Lunch Break
  
  Location:
  - 12:00 Lunch Break 2h0'
- 14:00 - 17:00 Practical Session V
  
  Location:
  - 14:00 Practical Session V 3h0'

Thursday, 25 April 2013

08:30 - 09:15 SESAME IR Beamline

08:30 SESAME IR Beamline 45'

Speaker:	I. Yousef (SESAME, Jordan)
Material:	slides

09:15 - 10:00 Working on Data Analysis and Interpretation I
- 09:15 Working on Data Analysis and Interpretation I 45'
10:00 - 10:30 Coffee Break
- 10:00 Coffee Break 30'
10:30 - 12:00 Working on Data Analysis and Interpretation II
- 10:30 Working on Data Analysis and Interpretation II 1h30'
12:00 - 13:00 Lunch Break
- 12:00 Lunch Break 1h0'
13:00 - 17:00 Writing Reports
- 13:00 Writing Reports 4h0'

Friday, 26 April 2013
- 08:30 - 10:00 10-15 Minute Presentation of Work
  - 08:30 10-15 Minute Presentation of Work 1h30'
    
    Speaker: Each group will choose a person to present their work
- 10:00 - 10:30 Coffee Break
  - 10:00 Coffee Break 30'
- 10:30 - 11:00 10-15 minute Free Presentations
  - 10:30 10-15 minute Free Presentations 30'
- 11:00 - 12:00 Closing Session
  - 11:00 Closing Session 1h0'