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Tools I use in my research -- part I

Fri, 13 May 2011 10:50:24 GMT

In Academia, usually there are classic softwares used, e.g., Microsoft Office, and in very extreme cases also Matlab and advanced plotting softwares such as Sigmaplot. I have nothing against using them, apart from they do not offer what I look for: (i) flexibility, (ii) extendibility and openness, (iii) fun/ease of use, (iv) power, and (v) price.

IWA Biofilm Conference 2011: Processes in Biofilms

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 09:48:35 GMT

October 27-30, 2011
Shanghai, China

The working language of the conference is English. The aim of IWA Biofilm 2011 is to provide a forum for biofilm researchers in academia and industry to exchange ideas, to review recent advances and future needs in biofilm researches, to gather new insights into processes in biofilms and their applications in water and wastewater treatment. Particular emphasis will be placed on the following topics:

Methods and tools to study biofilms
EPS, Biofilm structure and activity
Biofilm microbiology and ecology
Mathematical models of biofilm processes
Biofilm technologies in water and wastewater treatment
Biofouling and biofilm control

http://www.iwabiofilm2011.com

TikZ: A better way to draw scientific and technical diagrams

Mon, 27 Dec 2010 13:33:49 GMT

In preparation of my next paper I needed to draw a detailed complex diagram. Since I am using LaTeX and Source Control (which I will write them in detail) I also needed a more robust solution than Adobe Illustrator (which I don't have a license), Inkscape (great package, though still very limited for complex diagrams), and other common ones such as Corel. Needless to say that all their formats are binary and not source-control friendly.

Also, I love to code, so I got to learn about TikZ. It had a wow! effect for me right away.

In TikZ,

Under spotlight in Biotechnology and Bioengineering Journal

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

My second paper (co-author), "Investigation of the mesoscale structure and volumetric features of biofilms using optical coherence tomography", has also been selected as a Spotlight paper in Biotechnology and Bioengineering.

PhD position filled: experimental study of biofilm mechanics

Thu, 07 Oct 2010 11:21:36 GMT

We finally decided on our candidate among 32 applicants. Hereby I thank all the students that applied.

A PhD positions available on mathematical modeling of biofilm mechanics

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 13:36:36 GMT

Edit: Due to many questions I got I added a short FAQ at the end of this page.

Summary: We have received a special grant for conducting an exceptional research in the field of biofilms. In the context of this grant two PhD researchers will work together in close cooperation.

The grant is provided by the International Graduate School of Science and Engineering of Technical University München (IGSSE), Germany. In the context of this grant, special funding is also available for travel and stay in other host universities (3 months is obligatory). In addition, the candidates

A PhD positions available on experimental study of biofilm mechanics

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 13:33:13 GMT

Summary: We have received a special grant for conducting an exceptional research in the field of biofilms. In the context of this grant two PhD researchers will work together in close cooperation.

Description of the project: Biofilm research

Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) Microscopy - a powerful method for mesoscale biofilm ...

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 18:05:25 GMT

Our new paper, me as a co-author, has just got accepted to Biotechnology and Bioengineering journal today.

ABC 2010 - 5th Advanced Biofilm Course, Magdeburg

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 08:54:51 GMT

When?

11th 16th October 2010

SCOPE AND KEY ISSUES

The aim of this course is to teach three major approaches in microbial biofilm research:

Laser scanning microscopy
Microsensor technique
Mathematical modelling

The course topics include:

Biofilm growth devices and reactors
Biofilm development and detachment
Biofilm processes, gradients, diffusion, kinetics
Theory and practical aspects of micro?environmental analysis
Theory and application of laser scanning microscopy
Digital image analysis for quantification of 3d data
Theory and practice of biofilm modelling

Download the flyer here: http://www.wga.bv.tum.de/sprojects/ABC_2010_flyer.pdf

Biofilm Reactor Technology Conference (2010)

Sat, 15 May 2010 21:19:08 GMT

Portland, Oregon, USA
15 Aug 2010 18 Aug 2010

The goal of Biofilm Reactor Technology 2010 is to provide forum for biofilm researchers and practitioners to exchange ideas, to review recent advances in biofilm reactor technologies, and to assess the impact of biofilms on natural and engineered processes in water and wastewater treatment.

The topics of this conference are biofilm reactor technologies and other technical systems that are influenced by biofilms. The conference will focus on:

Linking practical application with basic sciences
Enhancing communication between practitioners and researchers
Fostering and integrating activities by and for young water professionals

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