ESEE 2025

From April 28 to 30, 2025, Nicosia hosted the 8th European Symposium on Electrohydrodynamic Atomization and Electrospinning (ESEE 2025). The symposium brought together 89 academics, researchers, students, and industry practitioners from across 17 countries, all engaged in the rapidly evolving fields of Electrohydrodynamic Atomization and Electrospinning.

The University of Cyprus, a hub of academic excellence and innovation, served as the host venue and organization. Professor Theodora Krasia, who served as Conference Chair, ensured that the event would offer both rigorous academic content and opportunities for networking.

The academic program included a rich array of keynote presentations, technical sessions, and poster sessions, which offered researchers a platform to showcase their work.

In the keynote sessions, distinguished speakers presented their recent work in electrospinning and electrospray technologies:

• Sara Cavaliere (University of Montpellier): Electrospinning as an advanced fabrication tool: application to materials for electrochemical hydrogen energy conversion

• Eyal Zussman (Technion): Controlled release from fibers and droplets of protein-polyelectrolyte complexes

• Francesco Di Natale (University of Naples “Federico II”): Thunderstorm in a Capsule: harnessing wet electrostatic scrubbing for air pollution control

• Jose M. Lagaron (Novel Materials and Nanotechnology for Health Applications Group, IATA, CSIC): Development and Characterization of Electrospun Films of Biopolyester Blends Reinforced With Biowaste-Derived Nanocellulose

• Christian Clasen (KU Leuven): Core-shell microstructure particles for protection, controlled release, and other applications

• Antonella Macagnano, Fabrizio De Cesare (National Research Council – CNR): Electrospinning Meets Sustainable Agriculture: Advanced Solutions for Crop and Soil Health

• Vassilis Drakonakis (Advanced Materials Design & Manufacturing Limited): Tailored mechanical performance of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composites through interlayer enhancement with electrospun polymer nanofibers

• Ewa Kijenska-Gawronska (Warsaw University of Technology): Fibrous Patches Enriched with Natural Compounds and Synthetic Drugs for Skin Disease and Inflammation

• Zdenko Machala, Mário Janda, Mostafa Hassan (University of Bratislava): Controlling the transport of reactive species from cold plasma into water bulk and aerosol

• Anne Hébraud, Emeline Lobry, Guy Schlatter (University of Strasbourg): 2D to 3D structuration of electrospun mats for biomedical applications

   

The Poster Session offered rich scientific exchange, showcasing the diversity of the field. At the Dinner, the community recognized outstanding research with the Poster Awards:

• Gold Poster Award: “Integrating electrospray into autonomous drones for greenhouse crop protection” – Kelly Moreira, Raphael Leivas, Matheus Novelli, Luewton L.F. Agostinho.

• Silver Poster Award: “Relationships between electrical properties during electrospinning and the resulting fibrous structure” – Steve Lange, Emeline Lobry, Anne Hébraud, Guy Schlatter.

• Bronze Poster Award: “Eco-friendly, sound-absorbing materials based on cellulose acetate electrospun fibers/Luffa cylindrica composites” – Viktoria Theodorou.

• Bronze Poster Award: “Bio-based electrospun membranes loading microbial calcite particles for heavy metal remediation” – Virginia Venezia, Laura Vitale, Rocco Di Girolamo, Valerio Funari, Pietro Tedesco, Giuseppe Vitiello.

• Bronze Poster Award: “The luminescent properties of polymer microfibers with DCM dye produced by the electrospinning method” – Zuzanna Korczak, Katarzyna Kołodzińska, Kinga Halicka-Stępień, Lech Sznitko.

   

• Bronze Poster Award: “Electrospun Fiber Mats: A Versatile Platform for Multicolor and White Lasing” – Alina Szukalska, Kinga Halicka-Stępień, Katarzyna Kołodzińska, Joanna Cabaj, Lech Sznitko.

   

• Bronze Poster Award “A wet electrostatic scrubbing unit for ammonia-fueled ships” – Francesco Di Natale, Arianna Parisi, Luigi Piero Di Bonito, Martina Zabatta, Domenico Flagiello.

Beyond the academic sessions, the 8th European Symposium on Electrohydrodynamic Atomization and Electrospinning created space for community-building. The Welcome Reception, held at the University of Cyprus foyer, allowed attendees to reconnect and form new bonds while enjoying Cypriot canapés and local drinks.

The Conference Dinner was a memorable evening at a traditional tavern, where guests were treated to authentic Cypriot cuisine, music, and even joined in traditional dancing. The charm of Nicosia, with its blend of historic and modern, offered the perfect backdrop for both scholarship and camaraderie.

During the dinner, Professor Krasia noted, “ESEE 2025 is an enriching event—not only for the quality of presentations but also for the meaningful connections made. We would like to thank all attendees for contributing to the success of the symposium and look forward to continued collaboration.”

The Local Organizing Committee of the 8th European Symposium on Electrohydrodynamic Atomization and Electrospinning extends its gratitude to the conference sponsors and exhibitors: Amadema, EPCOTEC, Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (University of Cyprus), and Visit Cyprus.

EasyConferences was responsible for the Online Registration System and Abstract Submission Platform. The team also provided full Conference Coordination Services, helping the organizers to deliver a well-executed experience for all participants.

As the European Symposium came to a close, we already look forward to the next installment of the symposium (ESEE 2027), which will take place from February 22-24, 2027, in Seville, Spain. With the continued dedication of this vibrant academic community, the future of electrohydrodynamic atomization and electrospinning is bright.