CIE NEWSLETTER #52, June 2024

CIE NEWSLETTER

#52, June 2024

The latest 52nd edition of the CIE Newsletter is here!

Dive in and enjoy the read!

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Upcoming Events

Recent Events and News

CIE Publications

CIE Technical Work - Call For Experts

UPCOMING EVENTS

CIE MIDTERM MEETING VIENNA, AUSTRIA 2025

We are excited to invite you to Vienna, renowned for its cultural richness and recognized as one of world’s foremost hubs of musical excellence, to join us in the CIE’s Midterm Meeting 2025!

The CIE Midterm Meeting features the Scientific Conference CIE 2025, to be held from July 7-9, 2025. This three-day conference brings together the CIE community and its stakeholders to advance the science of light and lighting, as well as the technical and organizational work of the CIE. The scientific conference will be preceded by the CIE General Assembly and other administrative meetings from June 4-6, 2025, and followed by the CIE Division and Technical Committee (TC) meetings on July 10th and 11th, 2025.

At the upcoming scientific conference, all six Divisions will discuss crucial topics, including the impacts of the digital age and artificial intelligence on lighting, controls, and measurement. Discussions will also explore the application of cone fundamentals in understanding light perception, alongside addressing the health impacts of temporally modulated light and glare, evaluation of virtual and augmented reality displays, and efforts to minimize obtrusive light and sky glow, reflecting CIE's global commitment to advancing light and lighting technologies.

KEY DATES

• 13 September, 2024: Final Call for Contributions, Submission opens
• 15 November, 2024: Conference registration opens
• 10 December, 2024: Close of abstract submission
• 01 May, 2025: Early bird registration ends

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

We are thrilled to announce that three distinguished speakers have already confirmed their keynote contributions at the Vienna Midterm Meeting.

• Dr. Stephen Westland, Professor of Colour Science and Technology at the School of Design, University of Leeds, UK
• Dr. Dietmar Hager, Astro-photographer, Stargazer Observatory, Austria
• Dr. George Brainard, Professor of Neurology and Neuroscience, Director of the Light Research Program, Thomas Jefferson University, USA

🔗 Conference website | First Call Announcement - Download the pdf

SAVE THE DATE! CIE RESEARCH WEBINAR "CIE RESEARCH STRATEGY 2023-2027"

We are excited to announce an upcoming webinar led by Dr. Jennifer Vetch, President of the CIE, on the "CIE Research Strategy 2023-2027." This event will take place on October 10 at 3 PM CEST via Zoom.

Target group: Researchers, Research organizations, Research funders, Funding agencies

This webinar is an excellent opportunity for researchers, research organizations, research funders and funding agencies to gain insights into the future direction of CIE's research initiatives. Dr. Veitch will provide an overview of the strategic priorities and key focus areas that will shape the research landscape over the next several years.

We encourage you to forward this invitation to your funding agencies and other interested parties to ensure they don't miss out on this important event.

Please ensure to mark your calendars and don't miss this informative session. Stay tuned for more information, which will be available later this summer. Looking forward to your participation!

🔗 Register for the webinar HERE.

CIE AT THE IEEE SUSTAINABLE SMART LIGHTING WORLD CONFERENCE (LS2024)

Photo © ssleindhoven.com

CIE is excited to announce its participation in the upcoming IEEE Sustainable Smart Lighting World Conference (LS2024), scheduled to be held at Eindhoven University of Technology, Netherlands, from November 12-14, 2024.

Representing CIE at this conference will be Peter Thorns, CIE VP of Standards, and Head of the Strategic Lighting Applications at Thorn Lighting Ltd, UK.

Peter Thorns has worked in Thorn Lighting and Zumtobel Group since 1985, holding various roles including electronics research and development, manufacturing, software development, photometry, optical design, and lighting applications. He is the current Vice-President of Standards for the CIE, chair of ISO/TC 274, and is involved in numerous CEN and BSI committees. He is also active in the UK Lighting Industry Association and LightingEurope.

Mr. Thorns will deliver a presentation titled "V(λ) – Past and Future." This talk will explore the V(λ) spectral luminous efficiency function, which forms the foundation of our lighting units, photometry, and measurement equipment. Celebrating its 100th anniversary, the presentation will delve into the history of this fundamental curve, discuss some of its challenges, and consider potential future developments.

The Conference will be held during the GLOW Light Festival in Eindhoven and will coincide with the ILIAD outreach event of the Intelligent Lighting Institute.

🔗 More information about conference can be found HERE.

CIE AT THE IUPB-MEPSA 18TH INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ON PHOTOBIOLOGY

Photo © IUPB-MEPSA Congress

CIE is delighted to announce its participation in the upcoming IUPB-MEPSA 18th International Congress on Photobiology, which will take place in Perth, Australia from August 25th to August 30th, 2024. The congress venue is the hotel Pan Pacific, Perth.

This joint congress in the City of Light will provide a comprehensive international forum for the dissemination of the most recent research and technological developments in the photobiological sciences and in photomedicine. It will offer a unique opportunity to present the latest breakthroughs, exchange new ideas, and establish global and far-reaching collaborations.

Representing CIE at this distinguished gathering will be Tony Bergen, VP Technical and Chair of the Technical Management Board of CIE. Mr. Bergen is scheduled to deliver two presentations as part of the Ocular Photobiology symposium: "Flicker and other effects of Temporal Light Modulation (TLM)" and "The right light at the right time in the right place: Optimising lighting to promote well-being."

More details will be available soon, so please stay tuned!

🔗 For more information about this event, please visit HERE.

CIE AT THE SHANGHAI INTERNATIONAL LIGHT FESTIVAL

CALL FOR CONTRIBUTIONS

In relation to this event, the festival organizers are announcing a 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 for the following topics: 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄 and 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗔𝗿𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: July 10, 2024, at 23:00 Beijing time.

Afterwards, the selection committee will review all proposals and select the final selected light works.

🔗 Detailed submission requirements and more information can be found on our website HERE.

Photos © Shanghai International Light Festival Organizing Committee

RECENT EVENTS AND NEWS

CCPR-CIE EXPERT WORKSHOP AT THE BIPM: CELEBRATING THE CENTENNIAL OF THE V(λ) SPECTRAL LUMINOUS EFFICIENCY FUNCTION

Photo © Laurence Honnorat/Innovaxiom

The CCPR-CIE Expert Workshop, “100 Years of V(λ) and the Future of Photometry" took place on June 3rd, 2024, at the prestigious Bureau International des Poids et Mesures (BIPM) in Sèvres, France. This event marked a significant milestone — the centennial of the V(λ) spectral luminous efficiency function.

The workshop brought together an incredible assembly of researchers, engineers, and industry leaders who engaged in insightful discussions about the history, current trends, and future advancements in photometry and colorimetry. The presentations were both impactful and thought-provoking, offering a comprehensive look at the evolution and future of the field.

Later this year, we will be releasing a celebratory V(λ) publication, featuring insightful essays and a detailed historical record that chronicles the evolution and impact of V(λ) over the past 100 years.

A huge thank you to BIPM, their director Mr. Martin Milton and CCPR for their exceptional organization and dedication in making this event a success. Thanks also to Dr. Joële Viallon for her on-site arrangements, and to Dr. Yoshi Ohno for chairing the committee.

CIE MEETINGS IN PARIS

CIE is pleased to report the success of its recent meetings in Paris, where Dr. Jennifer Veitch and Dr. Diana Wernisch had the opportunity to engage with several esteemed organizations based in France. These meetings included productive discussions with representatives from the International Science Council (ISC), International Energy Agency (IEA), International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA), CIE NC FRANCE / The Centre Scientifique et Technique du Bâtiment (CSTB), International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM), and Consultative Committee for Photometry and Radiometry (CCPR).

The interactions were constructive, fostering a strong foundation for future collaborations and joint initiatives. The meetings underscored a shared commitment to enhancing global standards and promoting scientific excellence. CIE looks forward to building on these positive outcomes and working closely with these organizations to drive forward important projects and initiatives that will benefit the global community.

Meeting with CIE NC France and CSTB

Roland Brémond (Senior Research Director, University Gustave Eiffel; National Delegate Div4); Diana Wernisch (CIE Secretary General); Sophie Jost (Teacher Researcher at ENTPE ; National Delegate Div1); Jennifer Veitch (CIE President); Noël Richard (online; Div8 Director); Christophe Martinsons (NC France President, National Delegate Div3); François Eymond (University Gustave Eiffel); Driss SAMRI (Director of Health and Comfort at CSTB); Gaël Obein (National Delegate Div2); Céline Villa (Research Engineer in Lighting and Visibility, University Gustave Eiffel); Hermine Chatoux (Assistant Professor at Université de Bourgogne; National Delegate Div8); Fabien ELOI (Project Manager at Laboratoire National de métrologie et d'Essai (French NMI))

WINNERS OF THE V(λ) ART CONTEST

CIE is thrilled to reveal the winners of the V(λ) Art Contest “Light up your Inner Muse: Celebration 100 years of V(λ) with the art of light,” in the following three categories: English Poems, French Poems and Visual Art.

This contest celebrated the intersection of art and science, challenging participants to create artistic contributions in the form of poems or visual art inspired by the V(λ) function. The creativity and talent displayed were truly inspiring, and overall we received 70 submission from 16 countries!

𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗛 𝗣𝗢𝗘𝗠𝗦
𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗥: Kevin Houser (Oregon State University, USA)
1st Runner up: Xi Mou (Stanford University, USA)
2nd Runner up: Dave Wyble (Avian Rochester, LLC, USA)
3rd Runner up: Yu Bian (South China University of Technology, China)
4th Runner up: Mark Schier (APR Laboratory, Australia)

𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗛 𝗣𝗢𝗘𝗠𝗦
𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗥: Mario Portillo (ÉTUDIANT, France)
Runner up: Eléonore Pic (Essilor, France)

𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗨𝗔𝗟 𝗔𝗥𝗧
𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗥: Marilyn Andersen (Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland)
1st Runner up: Shawn Chen (For Sight Group & HITSZ iLLab, China)
2nd Runner up: Megha Sai Arimbra Mohanadasan (University of Sydney, Australia)
3rd Runner up: Meijun Wang (University of Sydney, Australia)
4th Runner up: Yidi He (Tongji University, China) - Bloom

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Jennifer Veitch (CIE President), Christophe Martinsons (CIE NC France President), Peter Blattner (CIE Past President), Tony Bergen (CIE VP Technical), Peter Thorns (CIE VP Standards), Luoxi Hao (CIE VP Education), Gael Obein (CIE NC France), Sophie Jost (CIE NC France)

🔗 Please visit the CIE website to learn more and to check out the winning submissions HERE.

Our warmest congratulations to the winners and also all participants for their remarkable entries, and a huge thank you to our panel of judges for their thoughtful evaluations! The full list of the judges can be found on our website.

CIE SPECIAL WEBINAR RECORDING IS AVAILABLE

We are thrilled to announce that the recording of our recent CIE webinar entitled “SpotLIGHT on the UN Sustainable Development Goals”, presented by Dr. Jennifer Veitch, is now available to watch on Vimeo!

Whether you missed the live session or want to revisit the talk, you can now access the full recording at your convenience.

Thank you to everyone who joined us live. We look forward to your feedback and hope you find the session as insightful and engaging as we did!

🔗 Watch the recording of the webinar HERE.

CIE NC TÜRKIYE WEBINAR RECORDING IS AVAILABLE

Photo © CIE NC Türkiye

POST RELEASE IS AVAILABLE: III SCIENTIFIC-PRACTICAL CONFERENCE "LIGHT IN MUSEUM”

Photo © CIE NC Russia

The III International Scientific and Technical Conference "Light in Museum" was held at the State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg from April 22-24, 2024.

Organized by CIE NC Russia and the State Hermitage Museum, the conference invited specialists and experts in museum lighting to participate.

During the event, an online welcome speech was given by Dr. Diana Wernisch, CIE Secretary General.

The conference focused on addressing current issues concerning light and lighting in museums, restoration workshops, and storage facilities, serving as a platform for productive dialogue among professionals in these fields.

🔗 The post-release of the conference including the video recording is available HERE.

INTERVIEW WITH CIE PRESIDENT DR. JENNIFER VEITCH IN LED PROFESSIONAL REVIEW

ARTICLE PUBLISHED BY CIE EXPERTS IN THE OIML BULLETIN

Photo © Organisation Internationale de Métrologie Légale (OIML)

Check out the latest issue of the OIML Bulletin for an insightful article titled "Metrology of Light Pollution on a Legal Basis: Current and Future Challenges." Authored by scientists from the Federal Institute of Metrology (METAS) and also well-known CIE experts Constantinos A. Bouroussis (CIE Div2 member, Div4 reporter), Peter Blattner (CIE Past President), and Florian Stuker (CIE Div2 member), this piece delves into the intricacies of light pollution measurement within a legal framework.

The OIML Bulletin is the Quarterly Journal of the Organisation Internationale de Métrologie Légale. It is a forum for the publication of technical papers, general interest papers and other diverse articles addressing metrological advances in emerging and traditional areas including trade, health, the environment and safety – fields in which the credibility of measurement remains a priority.

Don't miss out on this thought-provoking read on pp 7-13!

🔗 Download the April 2024 OIML Bulletin HERE.

CIE AT THE WHO 2024 INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING ON NON-IONIZING RADIATION

The WHO's International Advisory Committee meeting on Non-Ionizing Radiation (IAC on NIR) was held from June 11-13, 2024, at the WHO Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.

The IAC on NIR is a key component of the WHO's efforts to address and manage health risks associated with non-ionizing radiation which includes electromagnetic fields from sources such as mobile phones, power lines, and various household appliances. These activities aim to protect public health by minimizing harmful exposure to non-ionizing radiation and promoting safer technologies and practices​.

We are proud to announce that CIE Past President Peter Blattner presented a brief talk on CIE's recent and upcoming activities relevant to the WHO’s work and mandate.

CIE was honored to contribute to health-related topics and provide valuable insights on non-ionizing radiation, furthering understanding and standards related to its impact on health.

CIE EXPERTS HONORED WITH 2024 JEAN AUGUSTIN FRESNEL MEDAL

Photos © Association française de l’éclairage. [from left to right]: Laurent Canale, Christophe Martinsons, Gaël Obein (President of the Association française de l’éclairage), Enoch Saint Jacques

On June 11, 2024, the Association française de l'éclairage (AFE) awarded the prestigious Jean Augustin Fresnel Medal to three esteemed members of the CIE French National Committee for their groundbreaking contributions to the field of lighting and illumination:

• Laurent Canale from the Université Paul Sabatier Toulouse III
• Enoch Saint Jacques from the Université Gustave Eiffel
• Christophe Martinsons from the CSTB (Centre Scientifique et Technique du Bâtiment)

Congratulations to the 2024 Jean Augustin Fresnel Medal laureates for their outstanding work in illuminating the world!

CIE PUBLICATIONS

CIE WEBSHOP

CIE TECHNICAL WORK AND CALL FOR EXPERTS

NEW TECHNICAL COMMITTEES (TC) AND CALL FOR EXPERTS

TC 3-63 Decision scheme to determine lighting requirements for indoor environments

Chair: Anna Pellegrino (IT)

TC 1-100 To recommend CAM16-UCS as the CIE Uniform Colour Space

Chair: Ronnier Luo (GB)

TC 1-101 Influence of ipRGCs on brightness perception

Chair: Sei-ichi Tsujimura (JP)

TC 1-102 Method for calculating CIE tristimulus values

Chair: Changjun Li (CN)

TC 2-99 Standard File Format for Electronic Transfer of Optical Radiation Data for Luminaires, Lamps and LED modules

Chair: Danilo Giannetti (IT)

Call for experts

Experts from around the world cooperate in our Technical Committees to publish work on the scientific and technical aspects of optical radiation, lighting and image technology. The publications prepared might be a Technical Report, a Technical Note or an International Standard.

If you have expertise to contribute to a specific TC, then apply to join by completing the Technical Committee and Research Forum Membership Application Form and the Copyright Agreement Form and send them to ciecb@cie.co.at, from where they will be forwarded to the TC Chair for their consideration.

NEW RESEARCH FORA (RF) AND CALL FOR EXPERTS

RF-06 Toward a new CIE reference observer non-biological

Convener Name: Paola Iacomussi (IT)

Call for experts

We are seeking members for RF-06, including metrologists, researchers from academia and industry, automotive sensors and signaling manufacturers, and members of Technical Committees from various standardization bodies. Coordination is underway with the organizers of the Autosens event, who have offered the opportunity to arrange an in-person meeting at Autosens Barcelona on October 10th, 4 PM at the Autosens location.

If you have expertise to contribute to RF-06, please apply to join by completing the Technical Committee and Research Forum Membership Application Form and the Copyright Agreement Form. Send these documents to ciecb@cie.co.at and your application will be forwarded to the RF Convener for consideration.

SPECIAL CALL FOR EXPERTS JTC 13

JTC 13 (D4/D3) Depreciation and Maintenance of Lighting Systems is seeking experts in the fields of lighting systems, depreciation, and maintenance to contribute to the development of international standards.

If you have expertise to contribute to JTC 13, please apply by completing the Technical Committee and Research Forum Membership Application Form and the Copyright Agreement Form. Send these documents to ciecb@cie.co.at, and your application will be forwarded to the TC Chair for consideration.

OTHER UPDATES

RF-03 Matters Related to Colour Rendition

NEW CONVENOR: Jiaye Li

JTC 18 (D3&4) Lighting Education

NEW TCC: Mandana Khanie

Div6 Reportership R6-48 (TN) A comprehensive checklist for reporting light characteristics in in-laboratory human studies using light as intervention

NEW REPORTERSHIP: Raymond Najjar

SUPPORTING LETTERS

CIE, as a scientific organization, supports research funding applications aligned with its scope and priorities. Letters of support are granted for relevant research contributing to CIE's ongoing work.

To request such a support letter, please download and fill out the request form and send to ciecb@cie.co.at.

🔗 Dive into our research strategy document HERE.