The Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technology (IPHT) presented current research results at the 25th International Conference on Raman Spectroscopy in Fortaleza, Brazil. Representatives from German and Brazilian research institutes adopted a joint declaration on the margins of the conference with the goal of strengthening the bilateral research activities between both countries. In addition, Prof. Volker Deckert from Jena was honored for his scientific research with the Raman Award for the Most Innovative Technological Development. [The PDF below contains the full German press release]