In remembrance to ASCOS family members who forever left us

Maria Cruz Moreno-Bondi

In June 2022, our dear friend, long-time ASCOS series avisory board member and organiser of ASCOS 2009, Maria Cruz Moreno-Bondi, sadly passed away.


Otto „Samie“ Wolfbeis

Almost one year later, in June 2023, the scientific father of the ASCOS series, our dear friend Otto S. Wolfbeis sadly followed

Profs Wolfbeis and Townes - ASCOS III - 2004

As an outstanding scientist and true friend, Samie inspired generations of sensor scientists and was a cornerstone of every ASCOS event since the series‘ foundation in 1998/99.

Du fehlst hier sehr! Ruhe in Frieden, Samie …