10 Aug 2026

Matej Fekete Investigated Oxidation and Thermal Stability of TiAlON Coatings at RWTH Aachen University

Dr. Matej Fekete completed a research secondment at RWTH Aachen University, where he focused on the characterization of oxidized TiAlON coatings and their comparison with other advanced coating systems. The work also evaluated the thermal stability of coatings with varying aluminium content, providing insights relevant to high-temperature applications.

6 Aug 2026

New Opportunities for Biomedicine Through Plasma Modification of Nanofibers

Dr. Richard Krumpolec's research stay at Kiel University advanced collaboration in plasma diagnostics and surface modification technologies. Using a novel DCSBD linear jet, researchers successfully enhanced the hydrophilicity of heat-sensitive polymer nanofibers without thermal damage, paving the way for future biomedical applications.

3 Aug 2026

3D-Printed Ceramics Open New Opportunities for Plasma Research at DPPT

Researchers from the Department of Plasma Physics and Technology and the CEPLANT research infrastructure are collaborating on the development and testing of custom 3D-printed ceramic components for dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) research. The new components enable the investigation of novel reactor geometries and expand the experimental possibilities of plasma-based technologies.

30 Jul 2026

Dihya Sadi Joins the Department of Plasma Physics and Technology

Dr. Dihya Sadi, who earned her PhD at the Laboratoire de Physique des Plasmas, École Polytechnique, France, has joined the Department of Plasma Physics and Technology at Masaryk University as a postdoctoral researcher. In the research group of Prof. Tomáš Hoder, she focuses on laser diagnostics of switching arcs while contributing to collaborative plasma physics research supported by CEPLANT facilities.

29 Jul 2026

CEPLANT přivítal hostujícího vědce z Univerzity v Cagliari

CEPLANT and the Department of Plasma Physics and Technology at Masaryk University welcomed Dr. Mauro Carta from the University of Cagliari through the EDUC-WIDE initiative, which promotes access to research infrastructures and expertise across partner institutions. During his visit, he used CEPLANT’s advanced analytical facilities to characterize thin-film materials and strengthen international research collaboration.

28 Jul 2026

Tomáš Homola and František Zažímal on Plasma Research for Wastewater Treatment

Assoc. Prof. Tomáš Homola and recent PhD graduate František Zažímal discuss their research on the use of plasma technologies and nanomaterials for wastewater treatment. The interview by MU Faculty of Science also highlights the PhD journey, the importance of the supervisor–student relationship, and the challenges of conducting research aimed at addressing current environmental issues.

27 Jul 2026

Research Stay of Peter Klein at Tokyo Metropolitan University

Dr. Peter Klein is undertaking a one-month research stay at Tokyo Metropolitan University as part of the COLOSSE project. In collaboration with the team of Prof. Tetsuhide Shimizu, he is conducting research in Japan focused on plasma diagnostics during HiPIMS sputtering of W–B–C coatings. The aim of the research is to gain a better understanding of the processes occurring during thin-film deposition and of the relationship between deposition conditions, coating structure, and material properties.

24 Jul 2026

Pavel Souček Presented Thin-Film Research at THINFILMS 2026 in Singapore

Prof. Pavel Souček represented DPPT and the CEPLANT research infrastructure at THINFILMS 2026 in Singapore. During the conference, he presented research results in the field of thin films and advanced materials and engaged in discussions with researchers and industry professionals from around the world.

22 Jul 2026

Dr. Daniel Franta Collaborates with the University of Barcelona in Optical Materials Characterization

Dr. Daniel Franta from Optics for Thin Films and Solid Surfaces at DPPT and CEPLANT completed a one-month research stay at the University of Barcelona. The collaboration focused on advanced optical characterization of anisotropic materials, including the extension of the newAD2 software to incorporate optical anisotropy and the harmonization of polarimetric and ellipsometric data analysis approaches. The visit also laid the groundwork for a joint study of uniaxial TiO₂ crystals and further strengthened international cooperation in optical modeling and characterization of complex materials.