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11th EFEPR Summer School

Bringing together students, early-career researchers, and leading experts in Electron Paramagnetic Resonance spectroscopy for an intensive week of lectures, tutorials, hands-on training, and scientific exchange.

Dates
30 August – 4 September 2027
Location & Venue
Faculty of Chemistry · University of Barcelona
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Comprehensive Training in Modern EPR Spectroscopy

The EFEPR Summer School provides comprehensive training in Electron Paramagnetic Resonance spectroscopy, combining fundamental concepts with advanced experimental methods and cutting-edge applications.

The programme is designed primarily for PhD students, postdoctoral researchers and other early-career scientists who use EPR in their research or would like to develop a deeper understanding of the technique.

Expert-Led Tutorials: Attend lectures and tutorials given by leading European and international EPR researchers.
Hands-on Experimentation: Rotate in small practical groups to work directly on EPR spectrometers and simulation tools.
Community & Scientific Exchange: Present your research and establish long-lasting international collaborations.

Scientific Programme

From EPR fundamentals to advanced methods — a rigorous pedagogical journey progressing from core spin physics to cutting-edge experimental techniques.

Module 01

EPR Fundamentals

Spin physics, spin Hamiltonians, spectral interpretation, and core principles of EPR.

Module 02

CW EPR

Experimental methods, instrumentation, and continuous-wave spectral analysis.

Module 03

Pulsed EPR

Pulse sequences, relaxation, spin coherence, and modern pulsed experiments.

Module 04

Hyperfine Spectroscopy

Electron-nuclear spin interactions, including ENDOR and ESEEM techniques.

Module 05

Advanced EPR Methods

Distance measurements, high-field & multifrequency EPR, and time-resolved methods.

Module 06

Applications of EPR

Case studies across chemistry, molecular materials, biology, and catalysis.

The detailed scientific schedule and list of speakers will be announced in due course.

Preliminary Schedule

The school combines lectures, tutorials, hands-on practical sessions, poster presentations, and social events.
(The schedule below is preliminary and subject to minor changes)

Sunday, 29 August 2027
Arrival & Welcome Day
Afternoon
Arrival and registration
Registration
Evening
Welcome get-together
Social Event
Monday, 30 August 2027
Opening of the School & Lecture Sessions
Morning
Opening of the School
Opening
Morning
Lecture sessions
Lectures
Mid-Morning
Coffee break
Break
Late Morning
Lecture sessions
Lectures
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Afternoon
Lecture sessions
Lectures
Mid-Afternoon
Coffee break
Break
Late Afternoon
Lecture sessions
Lectures
Late Afternoon
Poster session
Poster Session
Tuesday, 31 August 2027
Lecture Sessions & Poster Session
Morning
Lecture sessions
Lectures
Mid-Morning
Coffee break
Break
Late Morning
Lecture sessions
Lectures
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Afternoon
Lecture sessions
Lectures
Mid-Afternoon
Coffee break
Break
Late Afternoon
Lecture sessions
Lectures
Late Afternoon
Poster session
Poster Session
Wednesday, 1 September 2027
Practical Training & Data Analysis
Morning
Hands-on practical sessions, demonstrations and data-analysis tutorials
Hands-on Practical
Mid-Morning
Coffee break
Break
Late Morning
Hands-on practical sessions, demonstrations and data-analysis tutorials
Hands-on Practical
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Afternoon
Hands-on practical sessions, demonstrations and data-analysis tutorials
Data Analysis & Practical
Mid-Afternoon
Coffee break
Break
Late Afternoon
Hands-on practical sessions, demonstrations and data-analysis tutorials
Hands-on Practical
Late Afternoon
Poster session
Poster Session
Thursday, 2 September 2027
Advanced Methods & Spectroscopy Modules
Morning
Lecture sessions
Lectures
Mid-Morning
Coffee break
Break
Late Morning
Lecture sessions
Lectures
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Afternoon
Lecture sessions
Lectures
Mid-Afternoon
Coffee break
Break
Late Afternoon
Lecture sessions
Lectures
Late Afternoon
Poster session
Poster Session
Friday, 3 September 2027
Applications
Morning
Lecture sessions
Lectures
Mid-Morning
Coffee break
Break
Late Morning
Lecture sessions
Lectures
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Afternoon
Lecture sessions
Lectures
Mid-Afternoon
Coffee break
Break
Late Afternoon
Lecture sessions
Lectures
Evening
School Banquet
Banquet
Saturday, 4 September 2027
Barcelona Excursion & Farewell
Morning
Barcelona excursion
Excursion
Early Afternoon
Farewell and end of the School
Farewell

Speakers

The School will bring together leading international researchers covering different areas of Electron Paramagnetic Resonance spectroscopy.

Speakers will be announced soon

Local Organising Committee

  • Inés García (U. Zaragoza)
  • Silvia Gómez-Coca (U. Barcelona)
  • Jesús Martínez (U. Zaragoza)
  • Valentin Novikov (U. Barcelona)
  • Eliseo Ruiz (U. Barcelona)
  • José Vidal (ICMAB-CSIC)

Scientific Committee

To be announced

Important Dates

Registration Opens

To be announced

Abstract Submission Deadline

To be announced

Registration Deadline

To be announced

11th EFEPR Summer School

30 August – 4 September 2027

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