7th International Forum on Advances in Radiation Physics (IFARP-7), Buenos Aires, 12-13 March 2026

The 7th International Forum on Advances in Radiation Physics (IFARP-7) is a two-day scientific meeting organized under the auspices of the International Radiation Physics Society (IRPS). The forum provides an important opportunity for researchers to share and discuss recent results, foster international collaborations, and strengthen active scientific networks in the field. While the forum covers a broad range of topics within radiation physics, the upcoming edition will place particular emphasis on applications related to the preservation, analysis, and enhancement of cultural heritage.

Venue: Italian Cultural Institute (IIC), Buenos Aires

Special Highlight: Summer School on Applications of Radiation Physics on Cultural Heritage (SARP-CH), Buenos Aires, 9-11 March 2026.

In conjunction with the Forum, the Summer School on Applications of Radiation Physics on Cultural Heritage offers a unique training opportunity for young researchers, students, and professionals interested in the intersection between radiation physics and cultural heritage. The program includes theoretical lectures and practical sessions led by international experts, focusing on advanced analytical techniques and applications for the study, conservation, and restoration of cultural assets.A valuable occasion to enhance your skills in a dynamic and interdisciplinary environment.

Venue: Centro de Altos Estudios de la Universidad de Bologna (Representación en la República Argentina).

Submission Guidelines

All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference.

• Full papers on the topics of the meeting. Presenters of accepted abstracts will be invited to submit one full paper (limited to one per primary author) to Radiation Physics and Chemistry.

List of Topics

• Processes in radiation physics (atomic)
• Quantitative X-ray and particle analytical techniques
• Absorption and fluorescence spectroscopy
• Sources and detectors
• Simulation of radiation transport and detection
• Materials Science and applications to minerals, mining and processing
• Medical applications and biology
• Medical Radiation Protection
• Applications to space, earth and enviromental sciences 
• New technologies and industrial applications
• Special Focus on Applications to Cultural Heritage and Art.

Committees

Program Committee

• Jorge Eduardo Fernandez (UNIBO, INFN-BO) - Co-chair
• Francesco Teodori (UNIBO) - Co-chair
• Salvatore Barba (Ambasciata d'Italia in Buenos Aires)
• Marta Maier (UBA, CONICET)
• Sandro Manservisi (UNIBO)
• Fernando Marte (UNSAM)
• Maria Pia Morigi (UNIBO)
• Hector Jorge Sanchez (UNC, CONICET)
• Mauro Valente (UNC, CONICET)

Organizing committee

• Jorge Eduardo Fernandez (UNIBO, INFN-BO) - Chair
• Sandro Manservisi (UNIBO)
• Paula Pochettino (UNIBO-BA)
• Alexandra Spyropoulou (UNIBO-BA)
• Veronica Stanco (UNIBO-BA)
• Francesco Teodori (UNIBO)

Publication

Selected papers will be published in Radiation Physics and Chemistry (Elsevier) as part of a Virtual Special Issue (VSI) guest edited by Jorge E. Fernandez, Marta Maier, Fernando Marte, and Francesco Teodori. All submitted manuscripts will undergo the standard peer-review process in accordance with the journal’s procedures and quality standards.Detailed information regarding manuscript formatting and the submission schedule will be communicated to interested authors at a later date.

Venue

The conference will be held in Buenos Aires. The venue is the Italian Cultural Institute (IIC) and Centro de Altos Estudios de la Universidad de Bologna. Marcelo T. de Alvear 1149, C1058AAQ - Buenos Aires - Argentina 

Contact

Forum Secretariat: Alexandra Spyropoulou, Paula Schettino

Centro de Altos Estudios de la Universidad de Bologna Representacion en la República Argentina - Marcelo T. de Alvear 1149 - 4to Piso Buenos Aires

email: ifarp7@unibo.it

phone: (+54-11) 45703000