2 Dec 2025

DPPT at TACT 2025

The 2025 International Thin Films Conference (TACT) in Taipei highlighted global advances in thin film deposition, with high-entropy materials taking center stage. DPPT and CEPLANT contributed through invited talk by Assoc. Prof. Pavel Souček, oral presentation by Prof. Petr Vašina and collaborative research, reinforcing ties with Taiwanese institutions in this rapidly growing field.

1 Dec 2025

Petr Vašina at AEPSE 2025

At AEPSE 2025 in Phuket, Thailand, the Department of Plasma Physics and Technology together with CEPLANT showcased research alongside leading experts in plasma surface engineering. Prof. Petr Vašina delivered an invited talk on ionized metal flux in magnetron sputtering, highlighting our contribution to advancing plasma science from laboratory to industry.

28 Nov 2025

Vladimír Hudák excelled with his high school project at AMAVET 2025

Vladimír Hudák, a Slovak high school student, worked with DPPT and CEPLANT on using plasma-reduced graphene oxide to purify food dye solutions – a technology with environmental benefits. His project earned national recognition at AMAVET 2025 and the Quark Magazine award, showcasing the potential of plasma technologies and opportunities for young researchers.

26 Nov 2025

MU and Ghent University Strengthen Ties in Sustainable Plasma Technologies

Scientists from the Faculty of Science at Masaryk University recently visited Ghent University’s HYDRAULICA laboratories to strengthen collaboration in sustainable plasma technologies. Hosted by Dr. Anton Nikiforov, the team discussed results of the NAKI3 project on plasma treatment of library collections and explored synergies with Ghent’s MOXY project, alongside plans for future joint research and Erasmus+ exchanges.

24 Nov 2025

Roman Přibyl received a MU prorector's award

Prof. Šárka Pospíšilová, a prorector for research and doctoral studies, gave awards to new MU graduates for exceptional results during their postgraduate studies. In the physics field, Dr. Roman Přibyl, a fresh graduates from the Department of Plasma Physics and Technology was rewarded.

20 Nov 2025

Plasma4Water workshop

The CEPLANT Centre co-organizes a two-day expert workshop focused on emerging research directions and technological innovations in the use of plasma and nanotechnologies for wastewater treatment. The event is organized in collaboration with the BalticNet PlasmaTec consortium, which promotes international research partnerships and project development under the Horizon Europe programme. The workshop will provide space for knowledge exchange, collaboration building, and joint research planning.

12 Nov 2025

Dr. Thanka Rajan strengthens the PVDLab at Masaryk University

Dr. Thanka Rajan, an accomplished material scientist from India, has joined Masaryk University’s PVDLab as a Postdoctoral Researcher under the COLOSSE project. With over a decade of expertise in thin film technologies for biomedical, catalytic, and sustainable energy applications, he now focuses on pioneering high-entropy coatings to advance next-generation energy solutions.

11 Nov 2025

Martina Mrkvičková Presented Plasma Diagnostics Research at GEC 2025 in Seoul

From October 13–17, 2025, the prestigious 78th Gaseous Electronics Conference (GEC) in Seoul brought together global experts in low-temperature plasma science. Dr. Martina Mrkvičková from CEPLANT and Masaryk University presented her research on enhancing laser-induced fluorescence diagnostics for atomizers used in trace element analysis, offering solutions to challenges like signal saturation and beam attenuation.

7 Nov 2025

Successful PhD Defense: Jianyu Feng

On October 14, 2025, Jianyu Feng successfully defended his doctoral thesis focused on surface modification of complex materials using thermally non-equilibrium atmospheric pressure plasmas. His research, conducted at CEPLANT and the Plasma Nanotechnologies and Bioapplications group at DPPT under the supervision of Dr. Richard Krumpolec, marks a significant contribution to the field of plasma nanotechnology.