Emerging nanoscopy for single entity characterisation
A Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska-Curie Staff Exchanges project.
Overview
The ENSIGN project, supported by Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, advances correlative nanoscopy to study nanoscale structure and behaviour. By integrating optical, electron, force, electrical, and microwave techniques, it enables fast, non-invasive, and quantitative measurements of multiple properties, offering unprecedented resolution for applications in biomedicine, biophysics, and biomaterials.
Partners
The ENSIGN consortium unites leading European teams with partners from the USA, Australia, Japan, China, and industry (SMEs). Through staff exchange and collaboration, we will train scientists, share expertise, and develop advanced nanoscopy technologies to probe single entities, revolutionising electrochemical and biological research by uncovering dynamics inaccessible through ensemble measurements.
Objectives
ENSIGN fosters global collaboration to advance high-speed, quantitative correlative nanoscopy for single-entity characterisation. Objectives include building a technology roadmap, advancing multifrequency and scanning nanoscopy techniques, integrating multimodal approaches, and applying methods to cells, proteins, and energy systems. Standardisation ensures reproducibility, enabling breakthroughs in sustainable energy, healthcare diagnostics, and precision treatments.
Latest news
The 3M‑NANO 2024 (IEEE International Conference on Manipulation, Manufacturing and Measurement on the Nanoscale) took place from 29 July to 2 August 2024 in Zhongshan, China…
The Mid-Term review Meeting (MTM) between the ENSIGN consortium and the project’s Project Officer was held in Wrocław, Poland on 25-26th of October 2024…
The ENSIGN project, focusing on Emerging Nanoscopy for Single‑Entity Characterisation, marked its presence at the prestigious IEEE 3M‑NANO 2025 conference held from 28 July to 1 August 2025 in Changchun, China…