NSFE series is an open European AFM User Forum focusing on sharing and exchanging the cutting-edge research for both materials and life science disciplines using Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM).

The 4th NSFE 2021, similar to the NSFE 2020, will further focus on nanoscale functional materials, such as organics, organic/inorganic hybrid semiconductors, nano- and biomaterials, as well as the development of novel nanometrology methods.

NSFE 2021 will be hosted by Dr. Thorsten Hugel and Dr. Bizan Balzer from the Institute of Physical Chemistry, University Freiburg.

Conference topics:

Application :

• ​Nanophotonics, nanoelectronics and photovoltaic applications

• Semiconductive materials: organic, inorganic and hybrid

• Nanomaterials and Biotechnology

• Electrochemistry for Material Science

• Overcoming barriers in AFM

Method :

• Nanomechanical and Electrical Characterization

• Characterization of soft materials in liquid environment

• Advanced Imaging

• High resolution imaging

Special Session :

• Nanotribology via Scanning Probe Microscopy and its Applications

An exciting agenda is planned for 2.5 days:

• Lectures by renowned AFM researchers

• Instrument workshops on Park Systems AFMs, including basic and advanced measuring techniques as well as tips and tricks, how to obtain stunning AFM data

• Poster session and image contest with amazing prizes!

• Evening Program