The event, held in Olomouc, Czech Republic, was co-organised by ICN2 and featured several renowned speakers. This is part of the SUSNANO project, which focuses on developing advanced sensor technologies for the detection of environmental pollutants.
The SUSNANO Spring School 2025, held in Olomouc on 25-27 March, was the third and final training school of this initiative. Hosted by Czech Advanced Technology and Research Institute (CATRIN), it followed the successful editions organised by the University of Tirana and ICN2. Bringing together leading scientists, invited speakers and young researchers, the school provided an excellent platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration.
SUSNANO is a project coordinated by the University of Tirana under the leadership of Prof. Majlinda Vasjari. It brings together key partners, including ICREA Prof. Arben Merkoçi, head of the ICN2 Nanobioelectronics and Biosensors Group, and Michal Otyepka, from CATRIN. The project focuses on developing advanced sensor technologies for detecting environmental pollutants such as heavy metals, pesticides, and antibiotics. By integrating cutting-edge nanomaterials and sensor platforms, SUSNANO aims to enhance environmental monitoring capabilities, contributing to more sustainable and safer ecosystems.
ICN2 played an active role in this event, with presentations by Massimo Urban and Dr Marianna Rossetti, and a live demonstration of the latest technologies of the Nanobioelectronics and Biosensors Group by Dr Ruslan Alvarez. In addition, the group was also represented by Isabella Sampaio and Ronaldo Challhua, highlighting our institute's ongoing commitment to research in this area.
In conclusion, the SUSNANO Spring School in Olomouc was a resounding success, strengthening collaborations and paving the way for future advances in nanotechnology-based environmental sensing.