You will begin with a rigorous foundation in low-temperature plasma physics and plasma–surface processes, followed by insight into the design and development of advanced plasma sources. Dedicated sessions on X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS), SEM and AFM will demonstrate how plasma-induced chemical and morphological changes are analysed and interpreted.

The second part of the programme expands towards plasma engineering of nanomaterials, plasma–water interactions and reactive species chemistry, and a broad spectrum of applications, including energy devices such as solar cells and supercapacitors, functional coatings, plasma agriculture, wastewater treatment and biomedical technologies. The school concludes with discussion of how plasma research translates into industrial innovation and technology transfer.

This is not a collection of disconnected lectures. It is a coherent exploration of how plasma systems are designed, how they modify materials, how those modifications are measured, and how they become functional technologies. You will engage directly with researchers active in both fundamental studies and applied plasma engineering, gaining insight into real research challenges and interdisciplinary collaboration.

The school is designed for ambitious students who seek conceptual clarity, technical depth and a comprehensive view of plasma–surface engineering across physics, materials science and applications. Beyond the academic content, it offers a focused environment to exchange ideas, build professional connections and explore future research directions.

Day 1 – Fundamentals, Plasma Systems and Surface Characterisation

1. Physics of Low-Temperature Plasmas: From Ionisation to Reactive Species
2. Understanding Plasmas through Diagnostics: Optical and Electrical Methods
3. Plasma–Surface Interactions: Mechanisms and Surface Modification Processes
4. Design and Scaling of Advanced Plasma Reactors for Materials Processing
5. Characterisation of Plasma-Treated Surfaces I: XPS
6. Characterisation of Plasma-Treated Surfaces II: SEM / AFM
7. Characterisation of Plasma-Treated Surfaces III: XRD / Raman
8. Characterisation of Plasma-Treated Surfaces IV: Optical methods
9. Plasma Modification of Nanomaterials: Tailoring Surface Chemistry and Reactivity
10. Plasma-Assisted Deposition of Functional Coatings

Day 2 – Plasma, Nanomaterials and Applications

1. Plasma treatments in Energy Devices I: Solar Cells
2. Plasma treatments in Energy Devices II: Supercapacitors
3. Plasma in Environmental Applications I: Heterogeneous catalysis
4. Plasma in Environmental Applications II: CO₂ Conversion and Green Fuels
5. Plasma–Water Interactions and Reactive Species Chemistry
6. Plasma Agriculture
7. Plasma Technologies for Wastewater Treatment
8. Plasma Biomedicine
9. Bridging Science and Industry: Case Studies in Plasma Technology Transfer

Application 

Link - application form to be filled and send to the contact email adress below.

Accommodation

Koleje Vinařská (2 person per room), student dormitories
Vinařská 471/5a, 603 00 Brno

Fees

Participation in the CEPLANT Summer School is free of charge. Lunches and coffee breaks during the programme will be provided by CEPLANT. Participants are expected to cover their own travel expenses. CEPLANT will pay for accommodation in university dormitories (Koleje Vinařská). 

Deadlines

Registration closes on 31^st March 2026. Applicants will be notified of the selection results after 15^th April 2026.

Contact

chair – Assoc. Prof. Tomáš Homola
email: summer-school(at)ceplant.cz