Theoretical-Practical School on Fluorescence and Laser Flash Photolysis Techniques

This school is aimed at doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers who want to acquire theoretical and practical knowledge in a technique with great potential for the elucidation of reaction mechanisms.

Objectives

The main objective of this School is to demonstrate the potential of fluorescence and laser flash photolysis techniques to investigate different reaction mechanisms, both photophysical and photochemical.

Specific objectives:

To understand experiments based on the fluorescence technique.
To understand experiments based on the laser flash photolysis technique.
To understand experiments based on fluorescence and laser flash photolysis techniques in the solid state.
To discuss the mechanisms based on fluorescence and laser flash photolysis experiments described in the literature.

Requirements for registration

Master in Physical/Organic Chemistry or Master in Chemical Engineering (or equivalent). Other degrees with direct access to the PhD, such as Pharmacy, are also welcome.

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Professional oportunities

Advanced Research Positions
Employment in the High-Tech Industry
Competitive candidate for Instrumentation and Analytical Equipment Companies
Collaborative Research & Scientific Networks.
Public Sector and National and International Research Institutions

Career boost - how this course stands out

1. Highly Specialized Skill Set

2. Practical Expertise with Real Data

3. Cross-Disciplinary Value

4. Significant add-value to your CV

What makes the school special and interesting?

This school offers an immersive opportunity to master advanced spectroscopic techniques through guided practice, expert instruction, and real-world applications—making it a unique stepping stone for scientific, academic, and industrial career growth.

Unique Blend of Theory and Hands-On Practice
Direct Access to Cutting-Edge Instrumentation
Taught by Leading Experts in the Field
Career-Oriented and Application-Focused
Focus on Solid-State and Real-World Systems
Interactive and Collaborative Learning Environment
Practical Outcomes and Deliverables
Prestigious Academic Setting

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Teachers

María Luisa Marín

Full Professor at the Chemistry Department of UPV

M. Luisa Marín is a Full Professor at the Chemistry Department of UPV, where she teaches “Organic Chemistry” and “Analysis and Structural Determination in Organic Chemistry” to undergraduate students. Since 2010, she has been participating in the “Master in Organic Chemistry” program at the Universitat de València, where she currently teaches “Photochemistry.” M.L. Marín has also been invited to teach postgraduate courses at the University of Ottawa (“Photochemistry of Xenobiotics”, 2014) and Universidad Nacional de La Plata (Argentina) in 2014 (“Photochemistry of Xenobiotics”), 2017, and 2018 (“Laser Flash Photolysis Course: Fundamentals and Applications in Biomimetic Systems”). She has received a positive evaluation for five teaching five-year periods. She teaches and coordinates the “Theoretical-Practical School on Fluorescence and Laser Flash Photolysis Techniques.” This School has run yearly since 2019 (except for 2021 and 2022) and is recognized as an official postgraduate course at the UPV (corresponding to 4 ECTS credits). Since 2001, she has been affiliated with the Instituto de Tecnología Química (ITQ, UPV-CSIC), where she currently co-leads the Supported Photoactive Materials team (PAMA https://pama.itq.webs.upv.es/).

Virginie Lhiaubet

Scientific Researcher at the ITQ (UPV-CSIC)

V. Lhiaubet has been a member of the Instituto Universitario Mixto de Tecnología Química (ITQ, UPV-CSIC) since 2001, and she is currently a Scientific Researcher at the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC). She has expertise in the use of photochemistry as a tool to map (or trigger) biological processes. V. Lhiaubet contributes as a professor in different national and international schools or courses: “CSIC Specialization Course: Applied Laboratory Techniques” (from 2015), “Laser Flash Photolysis Course: Fundamentals and Applications in Biomimetic Systems (2017, invited professor of the Universidad Nacional de La Plata, Argentina), “Theoretical-Practical School on Fluorescence and Laser Flash Photolysis Techniques” (from 2019), “Photochemistry School organized by the GRUFO” (2023, 2025), “European Society for Photobiology School” (2022, 2024) and “Summer School on Photosensitive Drugs: from therapy to instability” (2023). Since 2018, she also participates in the Senior University Course “The interaction of light and chemistry in the 21st century”. She currently chairs the Education and Training Committee of the European Society for Photobiology.

Pedro Atienzar

Scientific Researcher at the ITQ (UPV-CSIC)

Pedro Atienzar is a Scientific Researcher at the ITQ (UPV-CSIC) and leads the Nanomaterials for Photonics, Optoelectronics and Energy group. He has a solid background in the synthesis, characterization, and application of advanced materials, including carbon nanostructures, semiconductor quantum dots, and hybrid materials. His expertise encompasses photophysical studies, charge transport analysis, and the fabrication of devices for solar energy, sensors, and LEDs. He teaches at the “Theoretical-Practical School on Fluorescence and Laser Flash Photolysis Techniques” and the “Curso de Técnicas Aplicadas de Laboratorio,” covering topics such as solid-state properties, electrochemistry, and data representation. Currently, his research focuses on study the chiroptical properties of materials, particularly circularly polarized luminescence and circular dichroism.

Francisco Boscá

Scientific Researcher at the ITQ (UPV-CSIC)

Francisco Boscá (ORCID 0000-0002-8479-0841) completed his PhD at the University of Valencia and the Menarini Pharmaceutical Laboratories research center in Barcelona. He completed two postdoctoral stays, one at the Institute of Environmental Studies, University of Illinois (1994) and another at the Northeast Wales Institute, University of Wales (1995). He subsequently returned to the Institute of Chemical Technology (UPV/CSIC), where he works as a CSIC Research Scientist. He has published over 100 papers in international journals and participates annually in postgraduate courses and seminars such as "Introduction to the use of UV-vis spectrophotometers, fluorimeters, lasers and flash laser photolysis systems" within the "CSIC Specialization Course: Applied Laboratory Techniques" since 2015; "The Interaction of Light and Chemistry in the 21st Century" at the "UPV Senior" of the Polytechnic University of Valencia, since 2018, and "Theoretical-Practical School on Fluorescence and Laser Flash Photolysis Techniques" (CFP-UPV), 40 hours, since 2019.

Theoretical-Practical School on Fluorescence and Laser Flash Photolysis Techniques

Professional oportunities

Career boost - how this course stands out

Teachers

María Luisa Marín

Virginie Lhiaubet

Pedro Atienzar

Francisco Boscá

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