Invited speakers:

• Dr. Lbadaoui-Darvas Mária: Dr. Maria Lbadaoui-Darvas is a scientist specializing in the molecular-level characterization of aerosol processes, with expertise in molecular dynamics and Monte Carlo simulations as well as in AI assisted real-time single particle detection methods applied to atmospheric science. She is affiliated with MeteoSwiss, and the Laboratory of Atmospheric Processes and their Impacts (LAPI) at EPFL, where her research focuses on aerosol-cloud interactions, new particle formation, condensational growth, and ice nucleation. Her work also includes significant contributions to the study of bioaerosols, such as developing modeling tools and participating in projects like SYLVA, which advances real-time bioaerosol detection and monitoring for both environmental and health applications. Dr. Lbadaoui-Darvas has played a leading role in fostering interdisciplinary collaboration in atmospheric sciences. She convenes recurring sessions at the European Geosciences Union (EGU) General Assembly, specifically designed to bridge the gap between molecular simulations, experiments, and large-scale atmospheric modeling. Additionally, she has organized workshops aimed at merging the fields of molecular simulations and experimental/modeling approaches, promoting dialogue and integration between researchers working at different scales and with diverse methodologies in atmospheric science.
  

• Prof. Éric Villenave: Trained in physical chemistry in Bordeaux, Éric Villenave later became a visiting researcher at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in Washington, DC, USA, supported by funding from NASA's Upper Atmosphere Research Program. Over the course of his career, he has held various positions, including director of the Aquitaine Observatory of Earth Sciences, head of the Master's program in Environmental Chemistry and Quality in Bordeaux, "Ocean-Atmosphere" project officer at the CNRS (INSU) in Paris, and deputy director of the LabEx COTE (Evolution, Adaptation, and Governance of Continental and Coastal Ecosystems), where he was in charge of training. He is currently responsible for UB GRADE SENSE (Environmental Sciences), coordinator of the UB-Breathe Living Lab on Air Quality and Climate Change, and co-director of the International Master's program in Environmental Management. Éric Villenave has also established various international collaborations, notably with Carnegie Mellon University, the University of North Carolina, and University College Cork.