12 Mar 2026

HiPIMS Today 2026: Our Researchers Contribute to the Future of PVD Technologies

Our researchers are actively participating in HiPIMS Today 2026, the international online workshop focused on the latest advances in High‑Power Impulse Magnetron Sputtering. From an invited lecture by Dr. Matej Fekete, to a breakout‑session talk by PhD student Martin Ondryáš, and broad engagement from the PVDLab thin‑film research team, we’re proud to contribute to this global discussion on the future of HiPIMS and advanced thin‑film technologies.

10 Mar 2026

CEPLANT & DPPT hosted CLUTEX

CEPLANT and DPPT welcomed members of the CLUTEX technical textiles cluster on March 4th, presenting research capabilities in thin‑film technologies and atmospheric plasma while learning about partners’ innovations in advanced materials. The meeting, enriched by a detailed lab tour and lively expert discussions, opened new pathways for future national and international collaborations.

5 Mar 2026

Scientific Stay of Dr. Matej Fekete at Empa

Dr. Matej Fekete has returned to our department after completing a scientific stay at Empa – Mechanics of Materials & Nanostructures in Switzerland, where he conducted advanced micromechanical testing to evaluate the fracture toughness of oxynitrides. His work strengthened our expertise in thin films and reinforced our collaboration with one of Europe’s leading materials research institutes.

4 Mar 2026

Lenka Vítková Joins the PNB Research Group

The Plasma Nanotechnology and Bioapplications Research Group at DPPT and CEPLANT welcomes its new colleague, Ing. Lenka Vítková, Ph.D. She will join the team in composite materials research and also bring her expertise in the field of natural polymers.

3 Mar 2026

Dr. Jiří Vohánka Research Internship at Fraunhofer IOF in Jena

Dr. Jiří Vohánka from the Optics for Thin Films and Solid Surfaces research group spent February 2026 at the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering (IOF) in Jena. Working with the Functional Surfaces and Coatings team, he focused on light‑scattering phenomena and their use in advanced thin‑film characterization. The stay was supported by the COLOSSE consortium, strengthening international collaboration and bringing new expertise back to the Department of Plasma Physics and Technology and CEPLANT.

3 Mar 2026

Dr. Oleksandr Galmiz on Safer Medical Materials and Environmental Innovation

Dr. Oleksandr Galmiz, in collaboration with Comenius University in Bratislava, is exploring the potential of non-thermal plasma to enhance polymer materials for medical use and environmental applications. His research focuses on improving durability, safety, and resistance to bacterial contamination, building on expertise in plasma–liquid interactions and surface chemistry. Recognized with prestigious fellowships, his work contributes to innovative solutions ranging from medical technologies to air purification and pollutant degradation.

2 Mar 2026

Erasmus+ Research Stay at Helmholtz‑Zentrum Hereon

PhD candidates Pedram Ghourchi Beigi and Leila Zahedi from DPPT and CEPLANT completed an Erasmus+ research stay at Helmholtz‑Zentrum Hereon. Under the mentorship of Prof. Dr. Mikhail Zheludkevich and Dr. Tatsiana Shulha, they gained practical experience in Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) and applied the technique to study protective properties of advanced coatings.

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1 Mar 2026

CEPLANT Summer school

The summer school programme introduces the fundamentals of low-temperature plasmas, the development of cold plasma sources, plasma–surface interactions, and modern diagnostic and characterisation techniques. It also presents cutting-edge applications of plasma technologies in nanomaterials, energy systems, environmental remediation, agriculture, and biomedicine. The programme includes approximately 15 lectures, a guided tour of CEPLANT laboratories, and an opportunity to discuss research in a friendly and informal atmosphere.

27 Feb 2026

PhD student Jan Skácel awarded FRIA grant for research on plasma–spacecraft interactions

PhD student Jan Skácel has been awarded the prestigious FRIA funding grant (F.R.S.–FNRS) for his project focused on modelling plasma–spacecraft interactions in very low Earth orbit. His project will be carried out with collaboration between MUNI, Université Libre de Bruxelles, and the von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics, strengthening the growing international collaboration in the field of spacecraft charging in plasma environments.