CEPLANT International Summer School on Plasma-Surface Engineering
30 June – 3 July 2026
Brno, Czechia
For PhD students & postdocs
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36 participants
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2.5 days of lectures, discussions and networking
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International audience of PhD students and postdoctoral researchers
CEPLANT Summer School 2026 brought together 36 PhD students and postdoctoral researchers for an intensive 2.5-day programme focused on contemporary plasma science. Through lectures, guided discussions and laboratory visits, participants explored topics ranging from the fundamentals of plasma physics and plasma-surface interactions to advanced surface characterisation and real-world applications.
Participant feedback highlighted the quality of the lectures, interactive discussions and networking opportunities.
4.4 / 5
Overall experience
4,7 / 5
Recommend our summer school
4,3 / 5
Scientific quality
4,5 / 5
Expectations were met
We would like to thank all participants, lecturers and organisers for contributing to a stimulating and inspiring atmosphere throughout the Summer School.
More detailed information about summer school
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.
Practical information
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 summer school is free of charge, thanks to the support of CEPLANT. CEPLANT will pay for accommodation in student dormitories (Koleje Vinařská) and provide and pay lunches. Participants only need to cover their travel, breakfasts, and dinners.
Deadlines
Registration closes on 31st March 2026. Applicants will be notified of the selection results after 15th April 2026.
Contact
chair – Assoc. Prof. Tomáš Homola
email: summer-school(at)ceplant.cz
