Recent Developments and Applications in earth and planetary sciences of electron probe micro-analysis
We are pleased to announce a four-day workshop on the use of the electron probe microanalyzer (EPMA) with particular emphasis on modern developments, geological and planetary applications. The workshop will be VIRTUAL on 23-26 March 2026.
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Title: “Recent Developments and Applications in earth sciences and archaeology of electron probe micro-analysis”
Instructors (given in alphabetical order of the last name): Ioannis Baziotis (Agricultural University of Athens), John Donovan (University of Oregon), Anette Von der Handt (University of British Columbia), Chris Hayward (University of Edinburgh), Ery Hughes (University College London), Colin MacRae (CSIRO Mineral Resources), Serguei Matveev (JEOL Germany), Amanda Ostwald (Michigan State University) and Jesse Walters (University of Graz).
Electron Probe Microanalysis (EPMA) is a powerful analytical technique used to determine the chemical composition of solid geological materials, providing insights into a wide range of problems in geological and planetary sciences.
The goal of this 4-day online short course is to educate undergraduates, graduates, early career researchers, laboratory managers, and established scientists in both the theory and practical aspects of EPMA, with a particular focus on its applications to geochemistry across different disciplines.
This will be achieved through a set of online lectures covering topics from the fundamentals of EPMA and quantitative analysis, to advanced applications such as standards and statistics, practical aspects of measurement accuracy and data evaluation, beam-sensitive materials, X-ray mapping, and quantitative analysis of glassy and hydrated materials. Additional sessions will focus on analytical modelling, automated mineralogy, oxidation state determination in geological materials, EPMA applications in meteorite research, and software for formula recalculation and visualization.
New for this year: The 2026 edition introduces sessions on automated mineralogy using the Bruker AMICS system, oxidation state measurements of Fe and S in glasses and minerals, novel EPMA applications in meteoritics and software tool useful for ALL users of EPMA. These additions expand the scope of the course to include cutting-edge developments in microanalysis and its emerging applications in planetary and materials sciences.
Registration
Participants are kindly requested to register for the workshop by filling the form (click on "Register here" at the top of this page). The early registration fee is 40 euros and includes the attendance at the workshop, and FULL access to online material (recordings, presentations, transcript).
Late Registration (1st February 2026 up to 22nd March 2026) is possible, however, the registration fee is increased by 30% at 52 Euros. Therefore, book your virtual seat as soon as possible.
*Agenda may be scaled back or cancelled in case of small enrollment (<15 participants).
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Hearing out the expert’s experiences is awesome, this can never be found in any books.
The best talks are during the breaks apparently :)
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I am relatively new to EPMA and this course has helped me understand about the techniques and applications.
Excellent course, to acquire technical knowledge about the general and specific functioning of EMPA, and certain applied cases. The organization is perfect as well the expertise of the panelists.
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