2 Jul 2026

Matej Fekete on a Research Visit to Tokyo Metropolitan University

Dr. Matej Fekete visited Tokyo Metropolitan University in Japan as part of the MSCA MUNI programme. During his visit, he presented his research on advanced hard coatings and engaged in discussions on thin films, plasma processes, and surface engineering. The visit further strengthened the long-standing collaboration between Masaryk University and Tokyo Metropolitan University in the field of advanced materials and thin-film technologies.

26 Jun 2026

Pavel Souček as an Invited Speaker at AMT 2026

Prof. Pavel Souček participated as an invited speaker at the AMT 2026 – Advanced Materials and Technologies Conference in Łódź, Poland. In his lecture, he discussed the design of high-entropy refractory-metal-based nitride coatings. The presented research demonstrated how plasma-assisted processes can be used to tailor the structure and performance of advanced coatings for demanding applications.

25 Jun 2026

Kevin De France Visits DPPT and CEPLANT

Dr. Kevin De France from Queen’s University, Canada, visited DPPT and CEPLANT research infrastructure at the invitation of Dr. Lenka Vítková. During his stay, he learned about ongoing research activities, discussed opportunities for future collaboration, and delivered an INNOLEC lecture on designing sustainable materials based on cellulose and proteins. The visit opened new possibilities for integrating plasma technologies with research on bio-based and sustainable nanomaterials.

24 Jun 2026

Viktória Ivic Awarded Third Place at the Czech-Slovak Student Scientific Conference in Physics

Bachelor’s student Viktória Ivic achieved an excellent result at the 16th Czech-Slovak Student Scientific Conference in Physics, held at Comenius University in Bratislava, Slovakia. She was awarded third place in the Applied Physics section, recognizing the high quality of her research work at the undergraduate level. The conference brings together talented students from the Czech Republic and Slovakia and provides a platform for presenting and discussing research across various fields of physics.

22 Jun 2026

František Zažímal Receives the Dean’s Award 2026 at the Faculty of Science, Masaryk University

Recent PhD graduate František Zažímal received the Dean’s Award 2026 from the Faculty of Science, Masaryk University, in the category of best PhD student. The award recognizes outstanding academic and scientific achievements as well as contributions to the development of the faculty. This recognition highlights the quality of his research and his dedication throughout his doctoral studies.

18 Jun 2026

New PhD Graduate: František Zažímal

On June 9, 2026, František Zažímal successfully defended his doctoral thesis on plasma and nanomaterials for wastewater treatment, graduating summa cum laude. His research advances innovative and sustainable approaches to environmental technologies by combining plasma processes with nanomaterials.

16 Jun 2026

PhD Student Lukáš Vrána Presents Research at EMMC20 in Florence

PhD student Lukáš Vrána presented his research at the 20th European Mechanics of Materials Conference (EMMC20), held on May 27–29, 2026 in Florence, Italy. His talk focused on the micromechanics of high-entropy nitride coatings prepared by magnetron sputtering, highlighting the behavior of these complex materials at the microscale.

15 Jun 2026

Thin Film Research Presented at ICTF 2026

Prof. Petr Vašina and Dr. Sahand Behrangi presented their latest research at ICTF 2026 in Biarritz, France, an international conference on thin films and surface engineering. Their contributions covered magnetron sputtering for controlled coating growth, long-term stability of antibacterial TiN‑Ag coatings, and electrochromic properties of WO₃ thin films.

12 Jun 2026

How to Communicate Science Clearly: Metamorphosis 2026

Dr. Tereza Schmidtová attended Metamorphosis 2026, a conference on science communication held on May 28–29 at Mendel University in Brno. The event brought together researchers, educators, and communicators, emphasizing that effective science communication begins early – in education and everyday interactions.