π Fellows, BE-LIGHT Workshop 1 is coming to Paris! π«π·β¨
π Institut de la Vision (SU) | π Oct 1β3, 2025
3 days of science, skills & networking: retinal imaging, holographic circuits, EMG-based HCI, AI & more. Plus lab visits, outreach & SB meeting!
#BELIGHT#Workshop#Photonics
π·π° After diving into immersive tech at the CAVE and mastering machine learning tools, the BE-LIGHT fellows wrapped up their training with an elegant dinner at Villa Eva and a visit to the stunning Malbork Castle. ππ€ #BELIGHT#Gdansk#photonics
β¨π€ The BE-LIGHT fellows just completed an intensive Hands-on Training at @GdanskTech ! They explored Deep Learning, Transformers, XAI, and MLOps, with sessions led by Prof. Dr. Jacek RumiΕski, his PhD students, and Prof. Magda Mazur-Milecka. π§ π #BELIGHT#Photonics#AITraining
Check out our stories for the best moments from the BE-LIGHT school in GdaΕsk! From deep learning & explainable AI to super-resolution microscopy & city tours β it was an inspiring week! π§ π°
π https://t.co/Hxd16OaIi2
#MarieCurie#HorizonEurope
The 2nd #BELIGHT school took place in GdaΕsk π΅π±! Fellows attended advanced courses in optics, AI, neuroscience & more, and presented impressive progress on their research projects. A week full of science, skills & connection! π‘π€π¬ #photonics#AIresearch
From decoding Morse code LEDs π¦ to uncovering invisible ink with UV light, using polarizers πΆοΈ, laser reflections π and analyzing light spectra π β science never felt so thrilling.
Huge shoutout to the PhotoniCAT team! π
#BELIGHT#Photonics#EscapeRoom#SciOutreach
πβ¨ Optics meets mystery!
BE-LIGHT proudly joined the organization of PhotoniCatβs custom-made Escape Room, where players had to save a collapsing photonics lab using real optical principles.
π A thread with some of the light-based challenges! π§΅
Dr. Mestre introduced a new way to assess kidsβ vision using continuous eye tracking ποΈ
Dr. Grulkowski shared high-res, in vivo imaging of the vitreous β across its entire depth! π¬
Pushing the boundaries of vision science β thatβs the BE-LIGHT way.
#VisionResearch#EyeHealth
π BE-LIGHT at #ARVO2025! π
We're proud to share that our team members Dr. Clara Mestre Ferrer and Dr. Ireneusz Grulkowski presented their latest research at the ARVO Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City this May.
π More about their work in the thread! π§΅
π Why it matters?
New tools for automated visual function evaluation = earlier, more accurate diagnoses.
π Lorenzo combines eye-tracking + ML to spot patterns in ocular movement.
π‘ Check the team's previous work: Mestre et al., 2018 (PLoS ONE, 13(11))
#EyeTracking#ML
π Discover the cutting-edge work at @la_UPC within #BE_LIGHT! π
PhD student Lorenzo Fratini & supervisor Clara Mestre are developing new methods to detect visual impairments using eye-tracking + AI π€π
In collaboration with @imogrupomiranza#OpticalEngineering#VisionResearch
π The Second BE-LIGHT School & First Hands-on Training are coming! ππ¬
π GdaΕsk, Poland
π May 15-23, 2025
π Hosted by GdaΕsk University of Technology (PG)
Get ready for an enriching training experience in Deep Learning, microscopy, photonics, & more! π§ π‘#AI#DeepLearning
π¬ To advance retinal oximetry & automated diagnosis:
βοΈ They will explore new imaging modalities like Raman spectroscopy.
βοΈ Apply DL frameworks to enhance diagnostic accuracy.
π· A spectral retinograph shows the contrast of different structures!
π Stay tuned! #VisionResearch
π Exciting research at @CD6_UPC ! π
Prof. Meritxell Vilaseca & PhD candidate Armin Eskandari are pioneering multispectral imaging (MSI) & machine learning (ML) to revolutionize eye disease diagnosis & monitoring. ποΈπ‘
Why does this matter? π§΅π
β¨π¬ A Huge Success: Women in Science Round Table! π¬β¨
We participated in an inspiring round table at the @optometria_upc, organized by #PhotoniCAT.
We discussed career inspiration, gender dynamics in research, work-life balance, and the future of women in science. π‘π
π‘ How does the retina encode sensory information?
They investigate inhibitory amacrine cells to understand ganglion cell responses. Using experiments & models, they predict how healthy retinas extract visual infoβsimilar to deep learning networks! π§ ποΈ
#RetinalResearch
At @sorbonne_univ, Prof. Matthew Chalk & PhD candidate Stefania Zoi are modeling the retina to understand ganglion cell responsesποΈ.
Learn more about their project "Optical decomposition of the retinal circuit" at: π https://t.co/LnTuQ96Ghn
#EyeDiseases#VisionResearch#AI
β¨ PhotoniCAT and BE-LIGHT at the @la_UPC Student Fair! β¨
On 20/11, we shared our passion for optics and the BE-LIGHT project π‘
πΉ The role of light in daily life
πΉ Optical device applications
πΉ Careers in optical engineering
Thanks to everyone who stopped by! π
#PhotoniCAT