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10th International Conference on Spectroscopic Ellipsometry

June 8-13, 2025, in Boulder, CO, USA

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Innovation and Creativity Award

The Innovation and Creativity Award will be given, for the first time at ICSE-10, to recognize an individual, research group, company, or institution for outstanding innovation and creativity in the field of ellipsometry.

  • Recognizes outstanding innovation and creativity in the area of ellipsometry, including but not limited to research developments, entrepreneurship, industrialization, broadening participation, knowledge dissemination, and outreach.
  • $1,000 prize
  • Sponsored by Cryogenic US LLC.

ICSE-10 Innovation and Creativity Awardee

The ICSE-10 Award Committee proudly announces the winner of the Innovation and Creativity Award competition, sponsored by Cryogenic US LLC:

Shirly Espinoza

ELI Beamlines (Czech Republic)

For developing the first versatile UV-NIR femtosecond pump-probe spectroscopic ellipsometer and for training, educating, and leading a broad and diverse international user community.

Dr. Espinoza is a permanent scientist at ELI Beamlines Facility, The Extreme Light Infrastructure ERIC, Dolní Břežany, Czech Republic.  She graduated with a degree as Physics Engineer from the National University of Colombia, Medellin, Colombia in 2004.  She received a PhD in Physics in the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics at Charles University in Prague in 2011. She currently coordinates the team responsible for developing the first pump-probe setup capable of measuring ellipsometric spectra of solid-state samples across the near-infrared, visible, and near-ultraviolet spectral ranges. She is a member of the Board of the AKE Ellipsometry society (European Society of Ellipsometry), and served as co-chair of 12th Workshop on Spectroscopic Ellipsometry: September 2023, Dolní Břežany. Her publication h-index is 12 according to Google Scholar. She has published 46 journals which are cited 467 times according to ISI WoS.

Purpose of the Award

The ICSE-10 Award Committee will seek nominations and prepare procedures for candidates and winner selection of the new award for best Innovation and Creativity in the area of ellipsometry including but not limited to research developments, entrepreneurship, industrialization, broadening participation, knowledge dissemination, and outreach.

Application for the Award

The award is given to an individual, research group, and/or company or institution for outstanding innovation and creativity in the areas of ellipsometry including but not limited to research developments, entrepreneurship, industrialization, broadening participation, knowledge dissemination, and outreach. The award consists of a certificate and a monetary prize of USD 1000. The 2025 Innovation and Creativity award is sponsored by Cryogenic Limited. The winner shall receive the award at the award ceremony at ICSE-10. The application should contain a cover letter, up to 2-page description of the innovation and creativity within the areas for which the candidate shall be considered, one or more letters of support from colleagues in the field (optional), and a list of the nominee’s most impactful achievements. Nominations for the award should be submitted to the Chair of the Award Committee (icse10@ellipsometry.us and cc vanya.darakchieva@ftf.lth.se) no later than January 1, 2025. Nominations and self-nominations can be made by anyone. The award winner will be informed by February 1, 2025.

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Latest Announcements

  • Eleventh Announcement

    With less than one day remaining on the countdown, we are excited to open the 10th International Conference on Spectroscopic Ellipsometry (ICSE-10) this Sunday, June 8, 2025, at the University of Colorado Boulder’s University Memorial Center (UMC).

    We are pleased to announce that ICSE-10 will now feature an option to view conference presentations online remotely. Please Register for Online Viewing Only to obtain access instructions in a follow-up email!

    Please also check the latest version of the Program Schedule & Abstract Book.

    Event Venue

    ICSE-10 will be held at the University of Colorado’s University Memorial Center (UMC). The main conference events such as tutorials, oral presentations, and poster sessions will take place in the Glenn Miller Ballroom. A simultaneous Industry Exhibition will take place in the East wing of the Glenn Miller Ballroom and in the adjacent Aspen Room.

    Please check the ICSE-10 website for information about directions, parking, and Wireless Internet (Wi-Fi) Access.

    Conference Registration

    Conference Registration for ICSE-10 is still open until June 13, 2025.
    Registration Fees are set at a rate of:

    • $900 for Regular attendees,
    • $500 for Student attendees, and
    • $300 for Accompanying Guests for Social Events.
    • $125 for Online Viewing Only (access instructions via follow-up email)

    The Registration Fees for Regular and Student attendees include all activities of the Technical Program and Social Events at no extra cost to participants.

    Please register on the ICSE-10 Online Registration website now!

    Program Schedule & Abstract Book

    The latest up-to-date version of the Program Schedule & Abstract Book is online.

    Please find the placement of your contribution in the Schedule of Events.
    Please also double check that your abstract is displayed satisfactorily.

    Oral Presenter Guidelines

    Please prepare your talks according to the following time allocations:

    • Tutorials: 50 min + 10 min Questions & Answers;
    • Keynotes: 25 min + 5 min Q&A;
    • Invited Talks: 17 min + 3 min Q&A;
    • Contributed Talks: 12 min + 3 min Q&A.

    Please note that session chairs will keep these time limits absolutely sharp!

    IMPORTANT: All oral presenters must upload their presentation file to the following MS SharePoint page no later than the evening before their scheduled presentation day! If a scheduled oral presentation file is not uploaded in time, it may be replaced by a standby presentation. We are thankful to our standby presenters for being available throughout the week.
    We kindly ask to rename Power Point or PDF presentation files “Abstract#-LastName-First-Name” before uploading.

    Upload “Abstract#-LastName-First-Name” Presentation File

    Poster Presenter Guidelines

    Poster boards are upright with dimensions of 4 feet wide by 8 feet high. One poster is associated with one poster board. The usable area in each poster board is 4 feet by 7 feet. You may prepare your poster in any form or shape as desired fitting within the usable area.

    Posters for Session I should be displayed by Monday morning and removed before the Excursion on Tuesday afternoon.
    Posters for Session II should be displayed by Wednesday at noon and removed before the Award Ceremony on Friday morning.

    Industry Exhibition

    From Monday, June 9, through Thursday, June 12, 2025, ICSE-10 will feature a simultaneous Industry Exhibition. The exhibition will be located in the East wing of the Glenn Miller Ballroom and the adjacent Aspen Room at the conference venue.

    ICSE-10 organizers and attendees are grateful for all the Sponsors that make this event possible.

    The organizing Committees look forward to seeing you in Boulder, Colorado, or online soon.

    Best regards,
    Mathias, Dave, Alain, Eva, and Markus

  • Tenth Announcement

    With the countdown ticking down fast, only two and a half weeks remain until the 10th International Conference on Spectroscopic Ellipsometry (ICSE-10) will start on June 8, 2025, in Boulder, Colorado. We are pleased to announce that the Abstract Book is now online. Please make sure to Register before Thursday, May 22, 2025! Reservations for low-cost accommodation in Campus Lodging are still available until May 23, 2025.

    We are excited about our week-long program of Technical Sessions and Networking Events. We expect wonderful late Spring/early Summer weather, and the snow-capped 4,000 m peaks of the Continental Divide will provide for the most stunning backdrop of our meeting.

    Abstract Book

    The Abstract Book is now online in its preliminary version.

    Please find the placement of your contribution in the Schedule of Events, and inform the conference organizers immediately if your scheduled contribution needs to be changed. Please also double check that your abstract is displayed satisfactorily.

    Some changes to the Schedule of Events may occur as it is being finalized.

    Conference Registration

    Conference Registration for ICSE-10 is open until Thursday, May 22, 2025. Registration Fees are set at a rate of:

    • $900 for Regular attendees,
    • $500 for Student attendees, and
    • $300 for Accompanying Guests for Social Events.

    These Registration Fees include all activities of the Technical Program and Social Events at no extra costs to participants.

    Please register on the ICSE-10 Online Registration website now!

    Campus Lodging

    Please make your arrangements for travel and accommodation. Low-cost accommodation in Campus Lodging is still available until May 23, 2025.

    Check-in is Sunday, June 8; Check-out is Friday, June 13.
    Single Lodging/Dining Package: $594.81 incl. tax
    Double Lodging/Dining Package: $362.41 incl. tax
    including 5 nights (Sunday 6/8 – Thursday 6/12), 5 breakfasts (Monday 6/9 – Friday 6/13) served in student dining halls, 1 linen packet (incl. sheets, towels, pillow & pillowcase and blanket or bedspread; packet will be set on bed, and guests will need to make their own bed), and free use of facilities in recreation center on main campus.

    Add-on night(s)
    Participants can add on 1-2 nights on each side of their stay. No meals included.
    Single per night: $95.50 incl. tax
    Double per night: $49.02 incl. tax.

    Please reserve and pay on the Campus Lodging Reservation website now!

    Sponsorship Opportunities

    From Monday, June 9, through Thursday, June 12, 2025, ICSE-10 will feature a simultaneous Industry Exhibition. The exhibition will be located in the Aspen Rooms next to the Glenn Miller Ballroom at the main conference venue.

    Exhibitors may register at rates according to their choice of two different booth sizes offered:

    • Large booths are 20 x 10 ft2 and include two registration waivers at $5,000.
    • Small booths are 10 x 10 ft2 and include one registration waiver at $2,500.

    Tables with table cloths, chairs, electric power, WiFi, and security will be provided.

    Please contact Eva Schubert for booth reservations ASAP!

    ICSE-10 organizers and attendees are grateful for a growing List of Sponsors that make this event possible.

    Please refer to the Prospectus for detailed information about sponsorship opportunities.

    The organizing Committees look forward to working with our sponsors and to seeing you in Boulder, Colorado, soon.

    Best regards,
    Mathias, Dave, Alain, Eva, and Markus