CIQTEK and Queen Mary University of London invite researchers, scientists, laboratory managers, and technical specialists to join a free EPR seminar and workshop in London on October 21, 2026.
Bringing together EPR experts from leading universities across Europe, this one-day event will introduce the fundamentals of Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) spectroscopy, share current research applications and case studies, and offer practical guidance for researchers who are using EPR or considering it for their work.
The event is free to attend, and lunch and refreshments will be provided. Places are limited, so early registration is recommended.
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EPR Seminar and Workshop Event Information
Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Time: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Location: G.O. Jones Building, Queen Mary University of London, Mile End, London
Attendance: Free
Catering: Lunch and refreshments included
Updated Programme: Speaker Topics Now Available
The latest programme is now available, with presentation topics confirmed for most of the invited speakers. The day will bring together different perspectives on EPR, spanning molecular systems, bioinorganic chemistry, molecular qubits, quantum science, and next-generation EPR instrumentation.
The current programme includes:
10:00 am | Opening Remarks
Dr. Junjie Liu
Lecturer in Physics and Royal Society University Research Fellow
Queen Mary University of London
Prof. Eric McInnes
Professor of Inorganic Chemistry, The University of Manchester
EPR Studies of Molecular Actinide Complexes
Dr. Will Myers
Scientific Applications Manager, Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford
EPR of Biometalloclusters: Oxygen Evolving Centre, Hydrogenase, and Nitrogenase
Prof. Dr. Joris van Slageren
Professor, Institute of Physical Chemistry, University of Stuttgart
Molecular Qubits: From Spin Dynamics to Devices
Prof. Stergios Piligkos
Professor, Department of Chemistry, University of Copenhagen
Coherent Manipulation of Molecular Qubit Subspaces
12:10 pm–1:30 pm | Lunch
Dr. Alice Bowen
Reader in Analytical, Measurements and Physical Chemistry, The University of Manchester
Adventures in Light-induced EPR
Prof. Arzhang Ardavan
Professor of Physics, University of Oxford
Demonstrating Experimentally the Encoding and Dynamics of an Error-Correctable Logical Qubit on a Hyperfine-Coupled Nuclear Spin Qudit
Dr. Zhiyu (Jeff) Sun
Director of Magnetic Resonance Applications, CIQTEK
Next Generation EPR: Advanced X, Q, and W Band Instrumentation with AI Enhanced Spectral Processing
Additional invited speakers may also join the event. The final programme and individual presentation times will be updated accordingly.
Explore EPR Spectroscopy from Fundamentals to Real Applications
EPR spectroscopy is a powerful technique for studying materials and systems containing unpaired electrons. It can provide valuable information about free radicals, defects, transition-metal ions, paramagnetic centers, and many other systems that can be difficult to study using other analytical methods.
But what can EPR actually tell you about your samples? Is EPR suitable for your research? And what should you consider when choosing or using an EPR spectrometer?
This EPR seminar and workshop is designed to answer these questions in a practical and accessible way.
During the event, attendees will explore:
- The fundamentals of EPR spectroscopy and how the technique works
- What EPR can reveal about materials containing unpaired electrons
- Current EPR research applications and case studies from leading institutions
- How to determine whether EPR is suitable for your samples and research goals
- Practical considerations when selecting and using advanced EPR instrumentation
- Opportunities to discuss research questions directly with experienced EPR specialists
The programme will also include a laboratory visit and potential live demonstrations, giving attendees an opportunity to connect the theory discussed during the seminar with real EPR experiments and instrumentation.
Meet Leading EPR Researchers and Specialists
A key part of the workshop is the opportunity to hear directly from researchers and specialists working with EPR across different scientific fields.
Speakers and specialists include researchers from Queen Mary University of London, The University of Manchester, University of Oxford, University of Stuttgart, University of Copenhagen, and CIQTEK.
With topics ranging from molecular actinide complexes and biometalloclusters to molecular qubits and advanced EPR instrumentation, the programme offers an opportunity to see how EPR is being applied across very different areas of modern research.
Who Should Attend This EPR Workshop?
The event is open to both experienced EPR users and researchers who are new to the technique.
It will be particularly useful for researchers, scientists, laboratory managers, technical specialists, and PhD students working with or interested in:
- Paramagnetic materials
- Free radicals
- Defects and defect centers
- Transition-metal ions
- Materials science
- Chemistry and physical chemistry
- Magnetic resonance
- Other EPR-related research and applications
You do not need to be an experienced EPR user to attend. If you have samples or research questions and simply want to understand whether Electron Paramagnetic Resonance spectroscopy could be useful for your work, the seminar is a good opportunity to learn more and speak directly with specialists.
Register for the Free EPR Seminar and Workshop
Attendance is free, with lunch and refreshments provided. Places are limited.
Join Queen Mary University of London and CIQTEK on October 21 for a full day of EPR spectroscopy, research, applications, and scientific discussion.
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