INL–DECTRIS Electron Microscopy Workshop & Detector User Meeting
INL–DECTRIS Electron Microscopy Workshop & Detector User Meeting
We are pleased to invite you to the INL–DECTRIS Electron Microscopy Workshop & Detector User Meeting. Co-organized by INL and DECTRIS, this three-day event serves as a premier platform for electron microscopists to exchange ideas, discuss recent advances in 4D STEM, and foster collaborations across disciplines.
Researchers from materials science, physics, chemistry, and life sciences from both academia and industry are warmly welcomed to participate and share their expertise.
The official language of the Workshop is English.
Invited Speakers
Quentin Ramasse
Quentin Ramasse holds a joint Chair in Advanced Electron Microscopy at the School of Chemical and Process Engineering and School of Physics, University of Leeds.
Colin Ophus
Colin Ophus is an Associate Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering.
Peter Nellist
Peter Nellist is a professor of Materials in the University of Oxford.
Workshop Highlights
Day 1: Hands-On Training
The first day is a hands-on introduction to 4D STEM ptychography, from data acquisition to reconstruction. In two alternating sessions (10:15 to 12:45 and 14:00 to 16:30), participants work with instructors from DECTRIS academia. In the acquisition session, participants record ptychography datasets on the ARINA detector at INL. In the processing session, participants learn the basics and practical aspect of ptychography. Participants who do not attend the hands-on sessions can join social activities instead. The day ends with poster flash talks and the a poster session, with drinks and snacks, where early-career researchers present their work. Seats for workshops are limited.
Days 2 & 3: Scientific Program
Days 2 and 3 form the scientific program, with invited and contributed lectures, poster viewing and open discussion. Day 2 centers on 4D STEM: ptychography and phase retrieval in the morning, then parallel beam methods in the afternoon, followed by short talks from partner companies and a round table on how instrumentation and scientific workflows are changing with new instrumentation and the adoption of AI.
Day 3 starts with EELS lectures, from fast spectrum imaging to advanced techniques, and continues with data handling and machine learning. The afternoon focuses on emerging methods, including ultrafast electron microscopy, 4D STEM cryo-electron tomography, 3D electron diffraction and AI for data analysis. Technique round tables close the meeting and give users a direct way to share feedback and shape future developments. The invited speakers are Quentin Ramasse, Colin Ophus and Peter Nellist. Contributed talks are selected from submitted abstracts.
Supporting the Next Generation
We place a strong emphasis on encouraging contributions from students and early-career scientists, whose participation is essential to the continued growth and innovation of our community. To showcase the work of young researchers, the workshop will feature a dedicated Poster Session, offering an excellent opportunity to present new findings and fresh perspectives to an international audience. In addition, free Hands-On 4D STEM Training workshops will provide participants with valuable practical experience and the opportunity to develop their skills with advanced techniques.
Please send your abstract to: dectrisemworkshop@dectris.com
Abstract Submission
As a dedicated Detector User Meeting, a core focus of this event is building our community and celebrating your success stories. We explicitly invite you to show how you conduct your research using our DECTRIS detectors. Whether you are pushing boundaries with the DECTRIS detectors, this is the perfect stage to share your practical insights, workflows, and discoveries with fellow scientists.
Please send your abstract to: dectrisemworkshop@dectris.com
Deadline: March 8, 2026
Abstract Preparation Guidelines
Please follow the guidelines below when preparing your abstract:
Length: The abstract, including figures, must fit on a single A4 page
Content: Include the title, authors, and their affiliations.
Language: The abstract must be written in English.
File format: Submit your abstract as a PDF document.
Presentation preference: Please indicate whether you prefer a talk or a poster presentation.
Presentation Format
Submitted abstracts will be selected for either an oral presentation (talk) or a poster presentation.
Please send your abstract to: dectrisemworkshop@dectris.com
Event manager
Siyi Xu: siyi.xu@dectris.com
DECTRIS AG, Taefernweg 1, 5405 Baden, Switzerland