The ATTO 565 Dye and Its Applications in Microscopy

Yuheng Wu is a dedicated MSc student at the University of Amsterdam, where he is actively engaged in advanced research and academic pursuits. He is currently expanding his practical experience through an internship at Avantium, a leading company in the Netherlands that specializes in sustainable chemistry and the development of renewable materials. Yuheng earned his bachelor's degree from the Huazhong University of Science and Technology in China. During his time at Avantium, Yuheng has been deeply involved in a research project that aims to develop a novel method for determining the content of PEF (polyethylene furanoate) plastics in natural samples. Yuheng's research focuses not only on the technical aspects of PEF detection but also on its environmental implications, as accurate measurement methods are crucial for assessing the impact of these materials on natural ecosystems. At the University of Amsterdam, Yuheng has also made notable contributions to the field of microscopy through his study of ATTO 565, a fluorescent dye used in various biological and chemical imaging techniques. His work in this area led to the publication of a review paper highlighting the potential of ATTO 565 in enhancing the accuracy and efficiency of microscopic analysis.His expertise in these areas positions him as a promising researcher with the potential to make significant contributions to the field of sustainable materials science and fluorescence spectroscopy.

René M. Williams is an assistant professor at the Universiteit van Amsterdam. His interest is the interaction of light and matter. He is currently working on photo-activated (hybrid nano) materials for energy and health to develop and study new thin-film materials for Si tandem solar cells (doping and luminescence spectroscopy of high band gap triple halide perovskites for tandem cells) as well as new photo-active systems for medical applications (new photo-dynamic anti-cancer materials, activated by NIR light). Triplet excited states are one of his hallmarks. He has been recognized as one of the ten "Outstanding Reviewers' of 2016 for Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences and was awarded the Molecules Best Paper Award in 2014. He acted as Guest Editor for Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences in 2024 and is currently (2024-2025) Guest Editor to a Special Perovskite Issue for Molecules. His work is published in more than 100 publications.