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UK Surface Analysis Forum @uksaf.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

We have a great lineup of speakers focused around the theme of "Surface Analysis: combining Imaging and Spectroscopy", the YSA Competition, student posters and a great exhibition lineup!

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UK Surface Analysis Forum @uksaf.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Time is running out to register for the next UK Surface Analysis Forum meeting at Ulster University (Belfast Campus), July 1-2, hosted by Amir Farokh Payam. You have until Tuesday June 23rd to register if you wish to attend the conference banquet via our website at www.uksaf.net

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UK Surface Analysis Forum @uksaf.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Registration for the meeting, "Surface Analysis combining Imaging and Spectroscopy" , is now open at uksaf.net?page_id=20 which also includes a list of confirmed speakers.

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UK Surface Analysis Forum @uksaf.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

We are gearing up for our meeting at Ulster University and are pleased to announce the following exhibitors: CN Tech ScientaOmicron SPECS Group Thermo Fisher Scientific @thermofishersci.bsky.social VSM Instruments ionTOF Ionoptika Blue Scientific Park Systems Zurich Instruments Kratos Analytical

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UK Surface Analysis Forum @uksaf.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Our next meeting will be at Ulster University (Belfast Campus), provisionally July 1-2. Please stay tuned to this account and the UKSAF website for updates!

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UK Surface Analysis Forum @uksaf.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Our final session features Robin Simpson presenting on femtosecond laser ablation XPS and Shaoliang Guan speaking on transition metal dichalcogenides.

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UK Surface Analysis Forum @uksaf.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Links to the schemes: uksaf.net/?page_id=26 itss.org.uk itss.org.uk/tsn/tsn-roks... www.royce.ac.uk/programmes/n...

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UK Surface Analysis Forum @uksaf.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Our third session focused on opportunities for students & research technical professionals through UKSAF, @uk-itss.bsky.social & the NTPMI. Many thanks to Kay Doncom & Polly Greensmith for their talks. The session wrapped up with Keith Butler from UCL on AI methods for materials discovery.

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UK Surface Analysis Forum @uksaf.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Our second session sees Karen Syres from the University of Lancashire talking on ionic liquid modified perovskites, followed by Daniel Lee from the University of Manchester describing work using NMR for surface analysis.

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UK Surface Analysis Forum @uksaf.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Our first session of the day sees Geoff Thornton from UCL speaking on electrolyte interfaces with oxide surfaces, followed by Johannes Lischner from Imperial College with a talk on modelling core electron binding energies at metal oxide surfaces.

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UK Surface Analysis Forum @uksaf.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Welcome to the delegates attending our 2026 Winter Meeting at UCL. David Morgan and @robertpalgrave.bsky.social have opened the meeting and we look forward to an enjoyable day of surface science

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UK Surface Analysis Forum @uksaf.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

We are pleased to confirm another speaker for the UK Surface Analysis Forum meeting at UCL on January 7th. Geoff Thornton will be presenting his group's work on "Structure of electrolyte interfaces with oxide surfaces" at the conference. Meeting registration: www.uksaf.net

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UK Surface Analysis Forum @uksaf.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

We are pleased to have Keith Butler (UCL) speaking at the next UKSAF meeting. His research uses data-driven methods & quantum mechanics calculations to design new materials & help accelerate the experimental characterisation of materials. Registration: www.uksaf.net?page_id=20

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UK Surface Analysis Forum @uksaf.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Their product range includes systems for precision gas analysis, plasma diagnostics, SIMS probes, micro furnace reactors and bespoke design services. For more information visit www.hidenanalytical.com

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Hiden Analytical specialises in the design, development, and manufacture of gas analysis tools, including mass spectroscopy instruments.

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UK Surface Analysis Forum @uksaf.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Hiden Analytical design, develop and manufacture quadrupole mass spectrometers for advanced research applications and specialist process monitoring, with more than 40 years experience.

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UK Surface Analysis Forum @uksaf.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Hiden Analytical are the next vendor to be confirmed in the conference exhibition for the UK Surface Analysis Forum meeting at UCL on January 7th, taking us to 10 vendors! Meeting registration: www.uksaf.net?page_id=20 Vendor space reservations: warwick.ac.uk/research/rtp...

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UK Surface Analysis Forum @uksaf.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Focusing on the race for new unique materials and solutions, in areas like – smarter batteries, next generation electronics, quantum technologies, solar energy, intelligent sensors and advanced materials, Scienta Omicron drives surface science research towards the future.

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UK Surface Analysis Forum @uksaf.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Scienta Omicron is a leading innovator in surface science and nanotechnology. At their technology centres in Uppsala, Sweden and Taunusstein, Germany they develop and produce high-tech instruments that support top researchers globally.

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UK Surface Analysis Forum @uksaf.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

In the build up to the next UK Surface Analysis Forum meeting on January 7th at UCL, we are pleased to confirm Scienta Omicron as a vendor in our conference exhibition. Meeting registration: www.uksaf.net?page_id=20 Vendor space reservations: warwick.ac.uk/research/rtp...

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UK Surface Analysis Forum @uksaf.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

From advanced nanotechnology through biological research to developing new materials, their expertise gives you the tools you need for truly ground-breaking work. For more information on Ionoptika's ion beam sources, ToF-SIMS instruments and more, visit ionoptika.com

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UK Surface Analysis Forum @uksaf.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Innovation is at the core of Ionoptika. For over 30 years, Ionoptika has been a leader in delivering advanced Ion Beam technology to empower researchers to push the boundaries of knowledge in material science, life sciences, surface science & quantum science.

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UK Surface Analysis Forum @uksaf.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Ionoptika Ltd will be joining the vendor exhibition at the upcoming UK Surface Analysis Forum meeting at UCL on January 7th! Meeting registration: www.uksaf.net?page_id=20 Exhibition space reservations: warwick.ac.uk/research/rtp...

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Warwick Photoemission RTP @warwickxps.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Today we are pleased to confirm Blue Scientific as a vendor for the upcoming UK Surface Analysis Forum meeting at UCL on January 7th. Meeting registration: www.uksaf.net?page_id=20 Vendor space registration: warwick.ac.uk/research/rtp...

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UK Surface Analysis Forum @uksaf.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Polly and Kay will be providing details on opportunities available through the National Technical Platform for Materials Innovation and TSN-ROKS programmes. www.royce.ac.uk/programmes/n... itss.org.uk/tsn/tsn-roks...

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UK Surface Analysis Forum @uksaf.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Alongside this, we will welcome Polly Greensmith from the University of Manchester & the Henry Royce Institute, and Kay Doncom from the University of Warwick, Project Manager within Technology Specialists Network, part of the The UK Institute for Technical Skills & Strategy.

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UK Surface Analysis Forum @uksaf.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

We are in the process of expanding our student travel awards to also encompass technical professionals, while also beginning to offer funding for knowledge exchange placements through UKSAF. We hope to launch this at the meeting at UCL on January 7th. www.uksaf.net?page_id=26

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Student Travel Awards – UK Surface Analysis Forum

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UK Surface Analysis Forum @uksaf.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

We are pleased to announce a special session at the next UK Surface Analysis Forum meeting focusing on opportunities for students and technical professionals. Meeting registration is open at www.uksaf.net?page_id=20

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UK Surface Analysis Forum @uksaf.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

CN Tech specialise in Metrology Instrumentation, Mechanical & Tribological Testing, Electron Microscopy, Surface Analysis, Environmental Isolation, Gloveboxes, Sample Preparation, and Laboratory Equipment and Consumables. For more information visit www.cntech.co.uk

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CN Tech provides sales, support, service, and repair across a diverse product range of testing instrumentation and analysis instrumentation solutions.

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UK Surface Analysis Forum @uksaf.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

CN Tech is a trusted distributor of industry leading scientific instrumentation. With over 15 years of experience supporting the needs of research, development & industrial laboratories, CN Tech cover everything from installation and training to service and maintenance.

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UK Surface Analysis Forum @uksaf.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

The next vendor to be confirmed for the upcoming UK Surface Analysis Forum meeting at UCL in January is CN Technical Services Ltd. You can register for this meeting at www.uksaf.net?page_id=20 , while vendor space can be reserved at warwick.ac.uk/research/rtp...

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UK Surface Analysis Forum @uksaf.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Their diverse portfolio is designed to cater to various applications, accommodating routine, high-throughput measurements, as well as complex experimental workflows. For more information on their product range, please visit www.thermofisher.com/uk/en/home/e...

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UK Surface Analysis Forum @uksaf.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

For over 50 years, Thermo Fisher Scientific has provided surface analysis instruments to academic and industrial customers. Their instruments deliver the performance required for advanced materials science research, product development, and failure analysis.

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UK Surface Analysis Forum @uksaf.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

We are pleased to confirm @thermofisher to the exhibition lineup at the upcoming UK Surface Analysis Forum meeting at UCL on January 7th Meeting registration: www.uksaf.net?page_id=20 Space is still available for additional exhibitors, please register via warwick.ac.uk/research/rtp...

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UK Surface Analysis Forum @uksaf.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

We are delighted to confirm Karen Syres from the University of Lancashire as a speaker at the UKSAF meeting at UCL on January 7th. Karen will be presenting her work on "Ionic liquid-modified perovskite films for enhanced solar cell stability" Meeting registration is open at www.uksaf.net?page_id=20

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UK Surface Analysis Forum @uksaf.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Exhibition space is still available for this meeting, please visit warwick.ac.uk/research/rtp... to secure your place!

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UKSAF Vendor Registration

Vendor registration for the upcoming UK Surface Analysis Forum Meeting

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UK Surface Analysis Forum @uksaf.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

The company was established by Rupert Smith in 2024 after 20 years’ experience in the industry. VSM is the UK distributor for brands such as IONTOF, SPECS Surface Nano Analysis GmbH, AFMWorkshop, AtomTrace, a.s. and more. For further information, please visit www.vsm-instruments.com

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UK Surface Analysis Forum @uksaf.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

VSM Instruments is a UK-based distributor of scientific instruments for surface science, surface analysis & imaging. They also offer a range of complimentary vacuum components, chambers & sample manipulation solutions.

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UK Surface Analysis Forum @uksaf.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Today we are pleased to announce the support of VSM Instruments as a vendor at the upcoming UK Surface Analysis Forum meeting at UCL on January 7th, 2026. Meeting registration: www.uksaf.net?page_id=20

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UK Surface Analysis Forum @uksaf.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Modern-day Kratos Analytical prides itself on being highly innovative, responsive & internationally focused. Its strengths lie in the quality of design, the excellence of its products & the commitment to partnerships with customers.

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UK Surface Analysis Forum @uksaf.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

The third vendor confirmed for the upcoming UK Surface Analysis Forum meeting at UCL on January 7th is Kratos Analytical Ltd. You can visit them in our exhibition by registering for the meeting at www.uksaf.net?page_id=20 To browse their surface analysis product range, please visit www.kratos.com

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UK Surface Analysis Forum @uksaf.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

SAI has been designing and building state of the art mass spectrometers in Manchester since 1995. Situated close to the birthplace of the commercial mass spectrometer, they are ideally positioned to take advantage of the engineering infrastructure which has developed in the area over eight decades.

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UK Surface Analysis Forum @uksaf.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Our next vendor announcement for the 2026 Winter Meeting of the UK Surface Analysis Forum is Scientific Analysis Instruments (SAI). You will be able to visit them at our meeting by registering for you place at www.uksaf.net?page_id=20

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UK Surface Analysis Forum @uksaf.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

We are pleased to confirm Johannes Lischner from the Department of Materials at Imperial College London as a speaker at the UK Surface Analysis Forum meeting at UCL on January 7th.

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UK Surface Analysis Forum @uksaf.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Johannes will be presenting a talk entitled "Understanding core-electron binding energies at metal oxide surfaces from first principles". Registration for the meeting is open at www.uksaf.net

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UK Surface Analysis Forum @uksaf.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

We are pleased to confirm Johannes Lischner from the Department of Materials at Imperial College London as a speaker at the UK Surface Analysis Forum meeting at UCL on January 7th.

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UK Surface Analysis Forum @uksaf.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Meeting registration is open at www.uksaf.net Space in our vendor exhibition is still available, please visit warwick.ac.uk/research/rtp... to register.

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UK Surface Analysis Forum – A society for scientists from academia and industry with a common interest in the techniques and applications of surface analysis

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UK Surface Analysis Forum @uksaf.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

@djscientificuk.bsky.social are the sole European distributor representing RBD Instruments, Inc. and the UK and Ireland agents for FOCUS GmbH, Qnami AG, Ph-instruments, TekSiC Semiconductor Systems and GAB Insulations bakeout tents. For more information, please visit www.dylanjamesscientific.com

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