DETMED Kick-off meeting
On the 24th of October the Kick-off meeting of the DETMED project took place in the Lusofona University in Lisbon – a project that is funded by the European Commission Executive Research Agency, and Coordinated by Professor Svitlana Lyubchyk of Lusófona University. The DETMED main objective is the development of a new generation of highly sensitive gamma detectors and, as a result, the creation of an improved detection device. The aim of the project is to develop a high-precision, more compact prototype gamma probe for surgical operations. This project counts with the participation of multiple European and international partners (research institutions and universities), that were present at the meeting, such as: Cascatachuva LDA (Portugal), Plzni University (Czechia), Institute of Inorganic Chemistry NASU (Ukraine), Nanomaterials Research & Development (Poland); Technical University of Dortmund (Germany), Elmék Mozgásban Alapítvány (Hungary), Institut Jozef Stefan (Slovenia), SETM Limited Liability Company (Azerbaijan), Institute of Radiation Problems (Azerbaijan). At the meeting, several conditions inherent to the partnership between the organizations were discussed, as well as future networking events necessary for the continuation of the project. This meeting was also especially important for coordinating the partners and the tasks to be carried out by each one of them to reach the important milestones in the field of research, as well as to discuss the future steps to be taken in the project.
DETMED Mid-Term Meeting in Lisbon
On 20 th of February 2025, the Mid-Term Meeting of the DETMED project took place at Lusófona University in Lisbon, Portugal. DETMED is a project funded by the European Executive Research Agency (REA) of the European Commission. The DETMED project aims to develop a high-precision, compact gamma probe prototype for surgical tumor removal, enhancing the accuracy and efficiency of cancer diagnostics and treatment. By leveraging advanced research in optoelectronics, modern technological approaches, and international collaboration among experts from Portugal, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovenia, Ukraine, Germany, Hungary, and Azerbaijan, the project will drive the development of next-generation highly sensitive gamma detectors. Through interdisciplinary knowledge exchange and the application of innovative optical detection technologies, DETMED seeks to improve the precision of medical procedures, ultimately contributing to advancements in oncology and patient care.
During the Mid-Term Meeting, the main advancements, as well as the next steps to be undertaken, of the project were presented by the teams of the Consortium related to the ongoing Work Packages (WP) of their responsibility, namely: WP1 – Innovative SiPM samples Preparation and Testing, WP2 – Investigation of parameters of scintillation materials and calculation, WP3 Electronic circuit, readout system & gamma probe design preparation, and WP6 – Management. Moreover, not only technical progress was covered, but also presentations from secondees, who shared the experiences from their staff exchanges. All teams from the Consortium were represented in the meeting, either in presence or online, namely: Lusófona University/COFAC (Portugal), CascataChuva (Portugal), Institute of General and Inorganic Chemistry VI Vernadsky National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine (Ukraine), Nanomaterials Research & Development (Poland), Elmek Mozgasban Alapitvany (Hungary), Technical University of Dortmund (Germany), Institut Jožef Stefan (Slovenia), and University of West Bohemia (Czechia), Institute of Radiation Problems of the National Academy of Sciences of Azerbaijan and SETM LLC (Azerbaijan). Furthermore, the European Union was represented in the meeting by a REA Representative.
Young Scientists from IRP, Azerbaijan, participate in the IEEE NPSS EduCom Summer School 2025 in Prague, CZ
The IEEE NPSS Prague EduCom International Summer School (PEISS) 2025 concluded successfully earlier this month, bringing together a new generation of promising researchers in the fields of nuclear and plasma sciences. Held from June 30 to July 11 at the Institute of Experimental and Applied Physics (IEAP), Czech Technical University in Prague, the event offered eight days of intensive scientific training and global collaboration.
Organized by the IEEE Nuclear and Plasma Sciences Society (NPSS), PEISS 2025 focused on advanced topics in nuclear radiation instrumentation, radiation measurements, statistical data analysis, and the integration of artificial intelligence in both fundamental physics and nuclear medical sciences. The program combined lectures, hands-on experiments, and collaborative workshops led by international experts and researchers.
This year’s edition welcomed a diverse cohort of students and young professionals from across the globe, reflecting the growing international interest in nuclear technologies and their medical applications. Among them were three Azerbaijani students, whose participation was made possible through the Nuclear Research Department of the Innovation and Digital Development Agency (IDDA) and the Institute of Radiation Problems (IRP), a part of our consortium, under the framework of two international collaborative projects funded by the European Union, being one of them the DETMED project!
Participants engaged in a highly interdisciplinary curriculum designed to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical implementation in emerging technologies. In addition to technical training, the summer school served as a dynamic platform for networking and establishing future research partnerships.
The success of this year’s program underscores the importance of international collaboration and continued investment in scientific education and capacity- building. As global demand for expertise in radiation sciences and nuclear medicine continues to grow, initiatives like PEISS remain critical in cultivating the next generation of scientific leaders.
DETMED 2nd Workshop at the ODAE 2025 Conference in Turkey
The DETMED 2nd Workshop took place on September 3rd, 2025, in Ölüdeniz, Turkey, as part of the international event ODAE – “Open Dialog in Applied Engineering 2025”, organized by the Coordinator COFAC/ULusófona The event was organized as an in-person conference, complemented by online participation, ensuring broad accessibility and facilitating engagement across Europe and beyond. Embedding the DETMED Workshop within the ODAE 2025 framework offered a valuable opportunity to present and disseminate project results to an international and multidisciplinary audience, including other EU-funded consortia. ODAE 2025 brought together scientists, engineers, and researchers from different fields to exchange knowledge on new developments in engineering and their application to both societal and medical challenges. It functioned as a cross-project, multidisciplinary platform that also showcased advances from several other EU initiatives, including INNMEDSCAN (101086178), PhytoAPP (101007642), CATCHER (101046307), EWALD (101086250), E-NOSE (101182748), and HSAFE (101232577).
The conference placed emphasis on recent progress, established practices, and new research directions, particularly in applied engineering, while also addressing diverse and related scientific topics. Its purpose was to encourage interdisciplinary dialogue, strengthen networks, and contribute to the sustainability of EU-funded projects. Additionally, the event supported the education and training of early-stage researchers and PhD students, some of whom presented their work. The DETMED Workshop was structured in two parts, both held on September 3rd : Consortium Round Table, chaired by the Coordination team, dedicated to assessing overall project progress. Discussions covered project management, mobility stats, scientific research and communication and dissemination efforts; Scientific Lectures within the ODAE 2025 program, including:
- “Coordination compounds of lanthanides as precursors of functional materials”, Prof. Oleksandra Berezhnytska (IGIC NASU, UA)
- “Determination of the optimal conditions of low cost synthesis of Ce3+ doped YAG uniform nanoparticles with green-yellow luminescence”, Dr. Artem Shylo (NRD, PL)
- “Optical sensor market, applications and prospects”, Prof. Orkhan Rasulov (MIMF, HU)
- “Optical and luminescence characteristics of YAG:Ce”, Prof. Valerii Kidalov (TUDO, DE)
- “The JSI TRIGA reactor and radiation hardness testing”, Prof. Klemen Ambrožič (IJS, SI)
- “Development of integrated spectrometers based on SiPM sensors”, Prof. Michael Holik (UWB, CZ)
- “On New Possibilities for Improving the Operating Parameters of the MAPD Detectors”, Prof. Ziraddin Sadigov (IRP, AZ)
