The 8th 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 ofPhysical 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 24th to 28th 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 March 16th and join the laser processing in liquid community in a unique landscape
March 16th 2026
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March 9th 2026
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| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 09:00 – 10:00 | Alfred
Vogel Laser ablation in liquids fundamentals and cavitation bubble influence on the process |
| 10:00 – 11:00 | Bilal
Gökce Pulsed laser ablation in liquids: from characterization to productivity |
| 11:00 – 11:30 | Coffee Break |
| 11:30 – 12:30 | Francis Rey
Cortes Laser processing in liquids: melting, fragmentation and functional nanomaterials |
| 12:30 – 13:00 |
ANGELA |
| 12:30 – 14:00 | Lunch |
| 14:00 – 15:00 | Leonid
Zhigiliei Modelling of laser-matter interaction |
| 15:00 – 18:30 | Sergio
Molina-Prados Practical workshop: Arduino based colloidal concentration sensor |
| 19:00 – 21:00 | Welcome Reception |
The tutorial aims to provide a general overview of pulsed laser processing in liquids technologies from the fundamentals and modelling of the processes to production upscale and the application of the generated nanomaterials. The sessions are structured to offer a comprehensive entrance to the laser processing in liquids community while covering more advanced topics during the development of the talks and in the discussion sessions. Prof. Alfred Vogel’s talk will cover the fundamentals of laser ablation in liquids from the initial laser-matter interaction until bubble dynamic evolution and its influence on the generated nanomaterials. Prof. Bilal Gökce will explain the nanoparticle characterization techniques and strategies to upscale nanoparticle production. Dr. Francis Rey Cortes will provide an overview of laser melting and fragmentation in liquids towards the preparation of functional bio and optical nanomaterials. Before lunch the attendees will have the chance to meet and talk with one of the most recent members of the laser processing in liquids community, ANGELA. The last talk by Prof. Leonid Zhigilei will deepen in the light-matter processes that rule laser ablation, melting and fragmentation in liquids, with a special focus on the modeling approaches to understand such interactions. Last but not least, the attendees will have the chance to build, calibrate, and take back home their gold colloidal concentration sensor in a workshop guided by Sergio Molina-Prados with all the material included. Do not miss the oportunity to bring back to your lab your next characterization device as a gift from ANGEL 2026 in Castellón.
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:
Pre-conference Tutorial: Sunday, May 26, UVA Rotunda, Lower West Oval Room and Multipurpose Room
The tutorial was conducted by:
University of Padova, Italy
University Duisburg-Essen
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) |
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Invited Speakers
Mexico Professor Sadasivan Shaji
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International Advisory Board:
Intelier Orange
Castellón-Benicassim, Spain
Avenida Gimeno Tomás, 9 (Benicàssim)
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