8–12 October 2018 · University of Twente · Enschede, The Netherlands

Plenary and Keynote Speakers

ICHSIP-32 brought together plenary, keynote, and invited speakers working on ultrafast imaging, wave physics, biomedical ultrasound, and fluid dynamics.

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Plenary Speaker

Mickael Tanter

Institut Langevin, INSERM, CNRS, ESPCI Paris

Presented on ultrafast ultrasound imaging, spanning elastography, neuroimaging, and superresolution techniques.

Keynote and Invited Speakers

The program featured invited experts addressing high-speed imaging methods and applications, including researchers associated with institutions such as Stanford University, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, University of Central Florida, Tohoku University, and the University of Oxford.

Talks covered topics spanning biomedical ultrasound, wave physics, fluid dynamics, and imaging instrumentation, reflecting the breadth of the congress's 23 technical sessions.

The exhibition hall at the congress serves as a vibrant meeting point where leading manufacturers and researchers in high-speed imaging and photonics come together to showcase cutting-edge technologies. Attendees have the opportunity to explore the latest camera systems, optical components, and analytical tools that push the boundaries of temporal resolution and image quality. Representatives from industry and academia engage in lively discussions about emerging applications, from fluid dynamics and combustion studies to biomedical diagnostics and materials science, making the exhibition an integral part of the scientific exchange that defines the congress experience.

Beyond the technical displays, the exhibition provides a welcoming space for networking and collaboration among participants from diverse fields and institutions. Scientists, engineers, and students can connect with equipment specialists to discuss tailored solutions for their specific research challenges, whether involving ultrafast microscopy, advanced laser diagnostics, or high-resolution motion analysis. The informal atmosphere encourages the kind of spontaneous conversations that often lead to new partnerships and innovative ideas, complementing the formal presentations and poster sessions held throughout the congress program.

The congress program highlights the remarkable breadth of high-speed imaging applications across scientific disciplines, with particular attention to innovative studies in fluid dynamics, microgravity conditions, and biomedical ultrasound techniques. Distinguished speakers from international institutions present their latest findings, spanning topics from super-resolution microscopy and ultrafast imaging to live-cell observation and viscous flow phenomena. This rich exchange of knowledge reflects the congress's commitment to scientific excellence, bringing together the premier researchers and practitioners who continue to advance the field of high-speed imaging and photonics.

International Scientific Advisory Board

Speakers and sessions were supported by an international scientific advisory board drawn from institutions including EPFL, TU Darmstadt, and Osaka University, alongside the conference's organizing committee.

Organizing Committee Conference Program