Training School: “Chemometrics for microplastics detection and monitoring”

The University of Brescia, Italy, will host the PRIORITY Training School on Chemometrics for Microplastics Detection and Monitoring from 16–18 June 2025.

This training school introduces chemometric techniques for microplastic research, equipping participants with essential tools for data analysis and interpretation. Through lectures, tutorials, and case studies, attendees will explore key methods such as data preprocessing, PCA, hyperspectral imaging, and PLS/PLS-DA. The course aims to enhance data-driven approaches for microplastic characterization, turning complex datasets into meaningful scientific insights.

This event is organized in collaboration with the Chemometric Group of the Analytical Chemistry Division of the Italian Chemical Society.

The scientific program in a nutshell:

Day 1: Introduction to Chemometrics, Data Structure, Data preprocessing, Principal Component Analysis (PCA)

Day 2: Hyperspectral imaging (HSI), Supervised quantitative modelling (regression)

Day 3: Partial Least Squares (PLS), Supervised qualitative modelling (classification)

Extra activities: Elevator Pitches, Networking activities

Final program | Venue & Travel Information | Accommodation

Due to the high level of interest, the theoretical sessions will be open to remote participants. Online attendance is available for the sessions scheduled as follows:

• Monday 16/06, from 09:00 to 16:00

• Tuesday 17/06, from 09:00 to 11:30 and 14:00 to 16:00

• Wednesday 18/06, from 09:00 to 10:30

Remote access is available via Microsoft Teams at the following link:
https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NDFkMWVlOGQtZDFjMC00YWZhLWIxZjktYTU2ZDBhNGU3ZGYz%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22d5c8af23-527d-498f-94b5-f9745fee3afc%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22713e1cfa-50ac-48ea-ba53-c80b65fc17a2%22%7d

The participation is FREE OF CHARGE.

The School will be supported by PRIORITY, giving the chance to 8 selected students to participate with PRIORITY contribution. The contribution will cover long-distance travel expenses (up to 400 EUR) and a daily allowance to cover the remaining expenses of 100 EUR.

Additionally, non-selected students will have the option to take part using their own funds to cover travel and other expenses (up to 15-20 participants).

UPDATE >>The selections have all be made and no other available positions are open <<

For any information, please contact Stefania Federici: stefania.federici@unibs.it

Confirmed Speakers, lecturers of the Italian Group of Chemometrics: