Session II

Invited Talks:

• Emerging Fiber-Optic Endomicroscopy Technologies Towards Noninvasive Real-time Visualization of Histology In Situ, J. Xi, Y. Zhang, L. Huo, Y. Chen, T. Jabbour, Johns Hopkins University (United States of America); M-J. Li, Corning Inc. (United States of America); Xingde Li, Johns Hopkins University (United States of America)
• Fibre Optic Grating Sensors for Biofuels, M. Muller, J. L. Fabris, Hypolito Kalinowski, Federal University of Technology – Paraná (Brazil)

• Microstructured optical fiber with homogeneous monolayer of plasmonic nanoparticles for bioanalysis, K. Schröder, A. Csaki, I. Latka, T. Henkel, D. Malsch, K. Shuster, T. Schneider, D. Zopf, IPHT-Jena Institute of Photonic Technology (Germany)
• Diffuse-light absorption spectroscopy by fiber optics for detecting and quantifying the adulteration of extra virgin olive oil, A. G. Mignani, L. Ciaccheri, CNR-IFAC -  National Research Council-Institute of Applied Physics (Italy); H. Ottevaere, H. Thienpont, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (Belgium); L. Conte, M. Marega, University of Udine (Italy); A. Cichelli, G. D’Annunzio University (Italy); C. Attilio, A. Cimato, CNR-IVALSA – National Research Council-Trees and Timber Institute (Italy)
• Ammonia sensing using a fibre optic long period grating with a porous nanostructured coating formed from silica nanospheres, S. Korposh, W. Batty, Cranfield University at Kitakyushu (Japan); S. Kodaira, S-W. Lee, The University of Kitakyushu (Japan); S. W. James, S. M. Topliss, R. P. Tatam, Cranfield University (United Kingdom)
• Lab-on-a-fiber: building a fiber-optic sensing platform for low-cost and high-performance trace vapor TNT detection, J. Ma, A. Kos, W. J. Bock, University of Québec in Outaouais (Canada); X. Li, H. Nguyen, Z. Y. Wang, Carleton University (Canada); A. Cusano, University of Sannio (Italy)
• Moving the wavelength detection range in surface Plasmon resonance sensors based on tapered optical fibres, N. Díaz-Herrera, A. González-Cano, Complutense University of Madrid (Spain); D. Viegas, J. L. Santos, University of Porto (Portugal); M-C. Navarrete, Complutense University of Madrid (Spain); Ó. Esteban, University of Alcalá (Spain)
• Evanescent-wave LPFG in D-fiber by periodically patterned overlay, G. Quero, A. Crescitelli, D. Paladino, M. Consales, University of Sannio (Italy); A. Buosciolo, M. Giordano, CNR-IMCB – National Research CouncilInstitute for composite and biomedical materials (Italy); A. Cusano, University of Sannio (Italy)
• A portable instrument for the optical interrogation of a novel biochip, F. Baldini, CNR-IFAC - National Research Council-Institute of Applied Physics (Italy); L. Bolzoni, Datamed s.r.l. (Italy); A. Giannetti, CNR-IFAC - National Research Council-Institute of Applied Physics (Italy); G. Porro, Datamed s.r.l. (Italy); C. Trono, CNR-IFAC - National Research Council-Institute of Applied Physics (Italy)
• Optical fiber biosensor based on enzymatic coating matrix for catecholamines assessment in human urine, L. I. B. Silva, A. C. Freitas, T. A. P. Rocha-Santos, Piaget Institute (Portugal); M. E. Pereira, A. C. Duarte, University of Aveiro (Portugal)
• Spectral marks for qualitative discriminant analysis, O. M. Conde, L. Uriarte, P. B. García-Allende, A. M. Cubillas, F. Anabitarte, J. M. López-Higuera, University of Cantabria (Spain)
• Comparison of 2-D planar approximation and rigorous 3-D theoretical analysis of a fiber optic surface Plasmon resonance sensor utilizing a Bragg grating, B. Špacková, J. Homola, Institute of Photonics and Electronics AS CR (Czech Republic)
• Regenerated Bragg gratings in high birefringence optical fibers, I Abe, University of Aveiro (Portugal); V. Oliveira, H. J. Kalinowski, Federal University of Technology Paraná (Brazil); J. L. Pinto, University of Aveiro (Portugal)
• Fabrication of dual analyte luminescent optrodes by photo-polymerization, P. A. S. Jorge, C. Maule, INESC Porto Institute for Systems and Computers Engineering of Porto (Portugal); O. Soppera, Institute for Materials Science of Mulhouse (France); P. V. S. Marques, INESC Porto Institute for Systems and Computers Engineering of Porto (Portugal)
• Optical cavity fibre sensor for detection of microcystin-LR in water, R. B. Queirós, S. O. Silva, INESC Porto Institute for Systems and Computers Engineering of Porto (Portugal); M. G. F. Sales, REQUIMTE/ISEP (Portugal); J. P. Noronha, REQUIMTE/FCT-UNL (Portugal); O. Frazão, P. A. S. Jorge, G. G. Aguilar, INESC Porto Institute for Systems and Computers Engineering of Porto (Portugal)
• Functional multilayer coated long period grating tuned in transition region for life science applications, P. Pilla, University of Sannio (Italy); V. Malachovská, A. Borriello, M. Giordano, L. Ambrosio, CNR-IMCB – National Research Council-Institute for composite and biomedical materials (Italy); A. Cutolo, A. Cusano, University of Sannio (Italy)
• Optical properties of hydrogel-filled hollow core photonic crystal fibres, M. Rutowska, P. Galvin, F. C. G. Gunning, University College Cork (Ireland)
• Remote gaseous acid sensing within a porphyrin-doped TiO2 sol-gel layer inside a structured optical fibre, G. Huyang, J. Canning, M. L. Åslund, M. Naqshbandi, D. Stocks, M. J. Crossley, University of Sidney (Australia)
• Ambient index sensor using a Sagnac interferometer based on a D-shaped polarization maintaining fiber, O-J. Kwon, Y. B. Shim, R. K. Kim, Y-G. Han, Hanyang University (Korea)
• Characterization of nanolayer LPG refractometer according surrounding refractive index, E. Simões, I. Abe, J. Oliveira, J. L. Pinto, University of Aveiro (Portugal); P. Caldas, O. Frazão, INESC Porto Institute for Systems and Computers Engineering of Porto (Portugal)
  
• POF metrology in physics medicine and rehabilitation, L. Bilro, University of Aveiro (Portugal); J. G. Oliveira, Hospital Inf. D. Pedro (Portugal); J. L. Pinto, University of Aveiro (Portugal); R. N. Nogueira, Telecommunications Institute (Portugal)
• A cylindrical-core fibre optic oxygen sensor based on Pt (II) complexes immobilized in a polymer matrix, R. Chen, A. D. Farmery, University of Oxford (United Kingdom); A. Obeid, Oxford Optronix (United Kingdom); C. E. W. Hahn, University of Oxford (United Kingdom)
  
• A fibre-optic chemical sensor for the detection of cocaine, T. H. Nguyen, T. Sun, K. T. V. Grattan, City University London (United Kingdom); S. A. Hardwick, Home Office Scientific Development Branch (United Kingdom)
• Lossy-mode resonance based refractometers by means of indium oxide coatings fabricated onto optical fibers, C. R. Zamarreño, I. Villar, P. Sanchez, M. Hernaez, C. Fernandez, I. R. Matias, F. J. Arregui, Public University of Navarra (Spain)
• High sensitivity transition-tuned long period grating for label-free immunosensing, P. Pilla, University of Sannio (Italy); V. Malachovská, CNR-IMCB – National Research Council-Institute for composite and biomedical materials (Italy); A. Sandomenico, M. Ruvo, CNR-IBB - National Research Council-Institute of Bio-structures and Bio-images (Italy); M. Giordano, CNR-IMCB – National Research Council-Institute for composite and biomedical materials (Italy); A. Cutolo, A. Cusano, University of Sannio (Italy)
• Self assembling and coordination of water nano-layers on polymeric coated long period gratings as promising tool for cation detection, P. F. Manzillo, University of Naples “Parthenope” (Italy); P. Pilla, University of Sannio (Italy); S. Campopiano, University of Naples “Parthenope” (Italy); A. Borriello, M. Giordano, CNR-IMCB – National Research Council-Institute for composite and biomedical materials (Italy); A. Cusano, University of Sannio (Italy)
• Femtosecond laser induced microfiber Bragg grating for refractive index sensing, C. R. Liao, X. Fang, D. N. Wang, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (China)
• Humidity sensor based on a long-period fiber grating coated with a hydrophobic thin film, A. Urrutia, P. J. Rivero, J. Goicoechea, F. J. Arregui, I. R. Matias, Public University of Navarra (Spain)
• Colloidal-core photonic crystal fiber incorporating CdSe quantum dots for temperature sensing, A. Bozolan, University of São Paulo (Brazil); C. J. S. Matos, Mackenzie Presbyterian University (Brazil); M. A. Romero, University of São Paulo (Brazil)
• Biconical tapered optical fiber biosensor for real-time monitoring of bovine serum albumin at femtogram/mL levels on antibody-immobilized tapered fibers, M. I. Zibaii, H. Latifi, M. Arabsorkhi, A. Kazemi, M. Gholami, M. K. Azar, S. M. Hosseini, Shahid Beheshti University (Iran)
• Fiber optics biosensor fabricated for measuring the growth rate of Escherichia coli K-12 in the aqueous, M. I. Zibaii, A. Kazemi, H. Latifi, M. K. Azar, S. M. Hosseini, M. H. Ghezelaiagh, Shahid Beheshti University (Iran)
• Simultaneous strain and refractive index sensor based on a TFBG, N. J. Alberto, University of Aveiro (Portugal); C. A. Marques, Telecommunications Institute (Portugal); J. L. Pinto, University of Aveiro (Portugal); R. N. Nogueira, Telecommunications Institute (Portugal)
• Optical fiber micro-analyzer for real-time monitoring of trimethylamine, L. I. B. Silva, A. C. Freitas, T. A. P. Rocha-Santos, Piaget Institute (Portugal); M. E. Pereira, A. C. Duarte, University of Aveiro (Portugal)
• Operation of optical fiber sensors in hydrogen-rich atmosphere, C. Martelli, Federal University of Technology – Paraná (Brazil); A. L. C. Triques, Petrobras Research Center (Brazil); A. Braga, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (Brazil); J. Canning, K. Cook, University of Sydney (Australia); R. Llerena, V. Takahashi, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)
• Low cost plastic optical fiber sensor based on surface plasmon resonance, V. M. Muñoz-Berti, A. C. López-Pérez, B. Alén, J. L. Costa-Krämerm, A. García-Martín, Microelectronics Institute of Madrid(Spain); M. Lomer, J. M. López-Higuera, University of Cantabria (Spain)
• Low power signal processing for demodulation of wide dynamic range of interferometric optical fibre sensor signals, N. Fernandes, KROHNE Marshall Pvt Ltd., (India); L. Grossner, H. Krisch, KROHNE Messtechnik GmbH (Germany)
• Sensing applications of U-optrodes, L. Kalvoda, J. Aubrecht, R. Klepácek, P. Lukášová, Czech Technical University in Prague (Czech Republic)