The 8^th International Conference on Advanced Nanoparticle Generation and Excitation by Lasers in Liquids (ANGEL)

May 24th – 28th, 2026

ANGEL is the main international conference dedicated to the synthesis of nanoparticles and nanomaterials via laser ablation and processing in liquid environments. It brings together researchers involved in experimental, theoretical, and computational investigations in the broad field of laser–materials interactions in liquids. A hallmark of ANGEL meetings is the strong international participation and the dynamic interdisciplinary dialogue they foster. The conference offers a platform for presenting both application-oriented research and fundamental studies related to the mechanisms of laser synthesis and processing of nanoparticles, as well as the use of laser-generated particles in catalysis, energy conversion, additive manufacturing, or optics.

The most recent ANGEL conference was held at the end of May of 2024, making its debut in the United States. The conference brought together 92 participants from 14 countries and 4 continents, who joined scientific discussions of fundamental mechanisms and practical aspects of laser synthesis and processing of nanoparticles. The program included a pre-conference tutorial and 4 days of oral and poster sessions. Conference participants contributed to Special Issues at the journal of Physical Chemistry C and Beilstein Journal of Nanotechnology. The conference continued the tradition initiated at the 2010 Conference in Engelberg, Switzerland, and strengthened at successive meetings in Taormina (Sicily, Italy) in 2012, Matsuyama-shi (Japan) in 2014, Essen (Germany) in 2016, Lyon (France) in 2018, and Hefei (China) in 2021.

ANGEL 2026 will be held from 24^th to 28^th of May in Castellón, Spain, welcoming the international laser processing in liquid community to join a lively scientific event promoting scientific discussion at the Intelier Orange hotel presentation hall and recreation areas with your peers, offering special reduced accommodation rates and including lunch and gala dinner within the registration costs. Submit your abstract, register before the early bird date on February 20th and join the laser processing in liquid community in a unique landscape

Early Registration Deadline

February 20th 2026

Abstract Submission Deadlines

Orals: January 19th 2026

Posters: April 20th 2026

Scientific Program

February 17th 2026

Guidelines for authors

Conference Topics

The conference provides a forum for sharing the results of experimental, theoretical, and computational investigations in the general area of laser-materials interaction in liquids. The topics of the conference include, but are not limited to:

Fundamentals of laser-material interactions in liquids

Experimental spatial and temporal-resolved probing
Simulation and modelling of laser-material interaction in liquid and nanoparticle formation
Defect, size, and ligand engineering on nanoparticle electron-phonon, optical and chemical response
Laser-mater in liquid process engineering for production upscale

Developments in laser-based nanoparticle synthesis and processing in liquids:

Laser ablation of bulk targets, thin films and multilayered materials
Laser melting and fragmentation of nanoparticles and microparticles
Laser reductive particle synthesis
Novel materials such as high entropy alloys, max phases, or integration of nanoparticles in advanced nanocomposite materials

Applications of laser-generated nanoparticles and nanocomposites including but not limited to:

Catalysis
Energy conversion
Additive manufacturing
Biomedicine
Sensing
Optics

Pre-conference Tutorial: Sunday, May 26, UVA Rotunda, Lower West Oval Room and Multipurpose Room

The tutorial was conducted by:

Prof. Vincenzo Amendola
University of Padova, Italy

Prof. Stephan Barcikowski
University Duisburg-Essen

Dr. Friedrich Waag
University Duisburg-Essen, Germany

Schedule of the Tutorial

9:00: Registration and breakfast
9:30: Welcome by Conference Chairs (Tibbetts and Zhigilei)
9:40: Outline of the tutorial (Barcikowski)
9:45: Optimal laser and processing strategies for ablation, fragmentation, and melting (Barcikowski)
11:15: Unique nanoparticle properties and functionalities accessible by laser synthesis and processing of colloids (Amendola)
12:45: Lunch break and preparation for Science Slam (with brief Tips and Tricks from Friedrich Waag)
13:45: Science Slam (2 min oral pitch talk from each student) (Waag)
14:45: Practical course and demonstration of automated laser synthesis (Waag)
16:15: Discussion: Matching study design with unique goals of the project (Amendola, Barcikowski, Waag)
16:45: Wrap-up, flashback-round
17:30: ANGEL Welcome Reception (The Dome Room of the UVA Rotunda)