23 Apr 2026

Pavel Souček at the ICMCTF 2026 in San Diego

Assoc. Prof. Pavel Souček is representing our department at the International Conference on Metallurgical Coatings and Thin Films (ICMCTF) in San Diego, where he is contributing through both an invited lecture and a poster presentation. We are pleased to see our research featured at this key global forum and look forward to new ideas and collaborations emerging from the conference.

22 Apr 2026

Strengthening Collaboration with INNOVENT e.V. on Atmospheric Plasma Applications

Richard Krumpolec and Slavomír Sihelník visited INNOVENT e.V. in Jena, Germany, where they a had meeting with the Biomaterials and Surface Technology departments on the preparation of a joint research project. The visit fostered expert exchange, strengthened international cooperation, and explored potential participation in the upcoming AK‑ADP workshop focused on atmospheric plasma for water treatment.

20 Apr 2026

DPPT team at FLTPD 2026

Researchers from the Department of Plasma Physics and Technology and CEPLANT participated in the 16th FLTPD in the Netherlands, contributing through an oral presentation, and a poster The event offered a highly interactive forum for sharing results and supporting the development of young scientists in plasma diagnostics.

17 Apr 2026

Richard Krumpolec and Slavomír Sihelník at 51st AK-ADP

Dr. Richard Krumpolec and Dr. Slavomír Sihelník represented the Department of Plasma Physics and Technology and CEPLANT at the 51st AK‑ADP Workshop held at Plasmatreat in Bielefeld‑Steinhagen. The event focused on atmospheric pressure plasma technologies for industrial applications, strengthening the link between fundamental research and application‑driven challenges.

16 Apr 2026

CEPLANT at BIMac2026

13 Apr 2026

Jiří Fujera on Erasmus+ Stay at Bari

PhD student Jiří Fujera completed an Erasmus+ research stay at the Institute for Plasma Science and Technology in Bari, Italy, gaining hands-on experience in low-temperature plasma physics. His work focused on ultrafast laser diagnostics of plasma–water interactions for green nitrogen fixation using Raman scattering and EFISH techniques. The stay strengthened international collaboration and knowledge exchange in plasma research.

10 Apr 2026

COLOSSE Soft Skills Training

At the end of March, colleagues from the Department of Plasma Physics and Technology and CEPLANT attended a soft-skills training within the COLOSSE consortium at the University of West Bohemia in Pilsen. The program focused on presentations, visual communication, open science, and research data management. Informal discussions also helped strengthen collaboration across the COLOSSE network.

2 Apr 2026

Driving Sustainable Energy: CEPLANT and Masaryk University Engaged Global Investors

Assoc. Prof. Pavel Souček presented CEPLANT and Masaryk University’s expertise in advanced battery technologies to international investors within the framework of the Czech Battery Cluster at CzechInvest, highlighting the Czech Republic’s growing role in sustainable energy innovation. Their work in plasma technologies, thin-film deposition, and materials design supports the development of next-generation energy storage and strengthens collaboration across academia and industry.

20 Mar 2026

Heart of Europe workshop 2026

Researchers from the PVDLab are participating in the annual Heart of Europe Workshop, which brings together three closely connected teams working in thin films and plasma‑based deposition technologies: the group of Prof. Petr Vašina (Masaryk University), the teams of Prof. Paul Mayrhofer and Assoc. Prof. Helmut Riedl (TU Wien), and the group of Assoc. Prof. Marián Mikula (Comenius University Bratislava). The workshop highlights the strong scientific potential of regional collaboration between research groups located only a few hours apart.