7 May 2026

Erasmus+ Visit Linking Plasma Science and Cultural Heritage

The Department of Plasma Physics and Technology and CEPLANT hosted Ing. Dominika Smatanová from the Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava during her Erasmus+ research stay. Her work focuses on the use of low‑temperature plasma for the conservation of modern and contemporary art. The stay provided valuable practical experience and strengthened the connection between plasma science and cultural heritage.

30 Apr 2026

Strengthening Collaboration in Ultrafast Plasma Diagnostics

The Department of Plasma Physics and Technology and CEPLANT welcomed Dr. Hans Höft from INP Greifswald. During his visit to the Plasma Diagnostics and Modelling group, he delivered a colloquium lecture and shared expertise in advanced plasma diagnostics, including streak camera techniques, contributing to the development of ultrafast plasma research and strengthening international collaboration.

29 Apr 2026

Farewell to Dr. Jianyu Feng

We bid farewell to Dr. Jianyu Feng, a valued member of the Plasma Nanotechnologies and Bioapplications group. After completing his PhD under the supervision of Dr. Richard Krumpolec, he continued as a researcher contributing to atmospheric pressure plasma research. We thank him for his dedication and collaboration and wish him continued success in his future career.

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.