The objective of the proposed joint exchange programme "iPhoto-Bio" is to establish long-term stable research cooperation between the partners with complimentary expertise and knowledge. The project objectives and challenges present a balanced mix between industrial application focused knowledge transfer and development and more far-looking studies for potentially ground-breaking applications by exploiting new emerging opportunities with the integration of photonic components and systems (photonic crystal fibres, fibre tapers and tips, fibre gratings, micro-nano-bio systems), new functional techniques and innovative materials (nanoparticles, biocompatible materials, laser micromachining, surface Plasmon technology, Terahertz detection technique) for advanced applications in the health and biomedical (i.e. label-free biosensing, realtime monitoring, early diagnosis of disease), food sectors (quality and safety) and environment. No an individual group in EU can accomplish the proposed work alone, the proposal collaborations with non-EU project partners are therefore vital to gain their skills and expertise in the above-mentioned areas.
Bangor University ; Universitat de València
