Advancing Daylight Science: Introducing the DLA Topical Collection in Photochemical and Photobiological Sciences (Springer Nature)

DLA Annual Conference 2026
Parallel session I

Friday, 29 May 2026
from 11:00 – 12:30

Leads
Prof. Michael Heinrich, UCL School of Pharmacy, UK
PD Dr. Kristjan Plaetzer, University of Salzburg, Austria

Description
The forthcoming Topical Collection in Photochemical and Photobiological Sciences (Springer-Nature) is dedicated to daylight-related research. It will be a focal point for diverse multi- and transdisciplinary approaches to daylight and its multiple effects. During this year’s DLA Annual Conference, we aim to catalyse collaborations and encourage contributions ascertaining that the topical collection is known in multiple disciplines. Therefore, it is essential that collaborations between diverse fields of research are facilitated. Over the course of 90 minutes, participants will engage in a structured process that combines idea generation, team formation, and the development of preliminary abstracts and outlines for journal submissions.

Following a short introduction by the guest editors outlining the thematic clusters, publication scope, and editorial expectations, participants will collaborate in small groups to identify shared research interests and define potential paper topics. Guided writing and peer-review segments will facilitate the development of coherent research proposals aligned with the scientific standards of Photochemical and Photobiological Sciences.

This session aims to translate the Academy’s interdisciplinary expertise into tangible publication plans and to strengthen the network of researchers contributing to the scientific understanding of daylight from multiple disciplinary perspectives.

Objectives

  • Communicate the aims, scope, and editorial requirements of the Photochemical and Photobiological Sciences Topical Collection of the Daylight Academy.
  • Facilitate the generation of interdisciplinary research ideas that reflect the diverse expertise of the Daylight Academy.
  • Support the formation of author teams and the preparation of preliminary abstracts and outlines for potential submissions.
  • Promote scholarly exchange and strengthen research collaboration within the DLA with a view toward producing high-quality, peer-reviewed outputs.