"Mid-Infrared (Bio)Photonics: From Emerging Tool to Enabling Technology" (Prof. Boris Mizaikoff)

The inherent molecular selectivity of MIR signatures enables studying small molecules (e.g., volatile
organic compounds; VOCs) in the gas phase, as well as biomacromolecules (e.g., proteins) in the
liquid phase at unprecedented detail in a label-free and non-destructive fashion. Last but not least,
the combination with advanced multivariate data evaluation and deep learning algorithms
facilitates analyses in real-world complex mixtures in a wide range of demanding scenarios. The
discussion of latest MIR photonic technologies in this presentation we will be augmented by
highlight biomedical, food safety and environmental monitoring applications underlining the utility
of next-generation MIR photonics.

Short Biography
Dr. Boris Mizaikoff is a Chaired Professor and Director of the Institute of
Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry @ Ulm University, Germany. Since
2021, he is also a Director at the Hahn-Schickard Institute for Microanalysis
Systems in Ulm. His research interests focus on optical sensors, biosensors,
and biomimetic sensors in the mid-infrared spectral range, system
miniaturization and integration based on micro- and nanofabrication,
multifunctional (nano)analytical platforms, development of
biomolecular/biomimetic recognition architectures, multivariate data
evaluation, and applications in environmental analytics, process analysis, and
biomedical/clinical diagnostics. He is author/co-author of 440+ peer-reviewed
publications, 20 patents, and 100+ plenary, keynote, and invited contributions at scientific
conferences.