24 Sep

Bridging Plasma Science: Dr. Muddasir Ali Shah’s Collaborative Visit Enriches Our Research Community

From August to October, we had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Muddasir Ali Shah, a distinguished plasma physicist from Pakistan. His research stay was not only a testament to the power of international collaboration but also a unique opportunity to deepen our shared understanding of plasma science. The visit fostered new friendships, hopefully inspired possible joint projects, and showcased the welcoming spirit that defines our research environment.

22 Sep

Sahand Behrangi at 2025 FALL EMRS

Dr. Sahand Behrangi, researcher at PVDLab in the Deposition of Thin Films and Nanostructures group, attended the 2025 Fall Meeting of the European Materials Research Society (E-MRS) in Warsaw, Poland. He presented his research on the influence of bias voltage on the microstructure and mechanical properties of industrially deposited TiZrN coatings, a topic he explored during his PhD studies under the supervision of Prof. Petr Vašina.

18 Sep

New GAČR Project Focused on Plasma Treatment of Reinforcing Fibers and Enhancement of FRP Composite Properties

Researchers from the Plasma Nanotechnologies and Bioapplications group have launched a new project funded by the Czech Science Foundation (GAČR), aimed at improving the mechanical properties of fiber-reinforced composites through plasma surface treatment of fibers. The project will run until 2028 in collaboration with the Research Institute of Building Materials, a.s.

15 Sep

European Corrosion Congress – EUROCORR 2025

Pedram Ghourghi Beigi, a PhD candidate in the Plasma Nanotechnologies and Bioapplications research group at CEPLANT and DPPT, attended the European Corrosion Congress 2025 in Norway. He presented his work on novel atmospheric-pressure plasma curing of anti-corrosion silicon-based coatings by oral and poster presentation, which sparked many fruitful discussions with fellow researchers.

12 Sep

Plasma Chemical experiments by Vladimír Hudák in his SOČ project

This week, Vladimír Hudák, a student from the Jozef Miloslav Hurban Highschool in Čadca (Slovakia), joined research activities at the Department of Plasma Physics and Technology. As part of his high school research project (SOČ), he is working under the guidance of Dr. Richard Krumpolec and František Zelenák on purifying food dye solutions using plasma-reduced graphene oxide – a technology with promising applications in sustainability and environmental protection.

11 Sep

CEPLANT at MMS 2025 conference in Tále

Dr. Richard Krumpolec from the Department of Plasma Physics and Technology represented the CEPLANT center and the Plasma Nanotechnologies and Bioapplications research group at the 30th International Conference MMS 2025 in Tále, Slovakia. He delivered a presentation on advanced atmospheric plasma technologies and showcased CEPLANT’s research focused on surface modification of materials.

3 Sep

Our scientists at conference CESPC 2025 in Romania

Our scientists participated in the 10th European Symposium on Plasma Chemistry (CESPC 2025) held in Bucharest, Romania. The Department of Plasma Physics and Technology was represented by Assoc. Prof. Dušan Kováčik with Dr. Jakub Kelar from the Plasma Nanotechnologies and Bioapplications research group. Along with them participated our colleagues Dr. Petra Šrámková, Dr. Oleksandr Galmiz and PhD student Jiří Fujera.

2 Sep

Jan Skácel from MUNI: Plasma Physicist Interns at NASA

A dream come true — and a scientific challenge. Jan Skácel, a PhD student in plasma physics at the Faculty of Science, Masaryk University, completed a prestigious one-month internship at NASA Ames Research Center in California. As part of the team at the Arc Jet Complex, he contributed to modeling boundary conditions for simulations of extreme aerodynamic phenomena, which NASA uses to improve the safety and accuracy of satellites re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere.

2 Sep

Dávid Brodňanský at Summer School in Finland

Dávid Brodňanský, a recent graduate of Bachelor's program Nanotechnology, took part in an advanced summer course at the University of Jyväskylä focused on quantum-inspired algorithms and quantum computing. From lectures to hands-on coding, he explored simulation techniques used in chemistry and materials science.

29 Aug

Strengthening scientific ties with Taiwan

Masaryk unversity welcomed a distinguished delegation from National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), world's largest semiconductor foundry. This visit marks another important step in building a robust international partnership in the field of plasma physics and thin films for advancing the field of semiconductors.

21 Aug

PLASMAScience Summer School 2025

František Zažímal and Areej Fatima, PhD students from the Plasma Nanotechnologies and Bioapplications research group, were selected to attend the PLASMAScience Summer School held from 22 to 28 June 2025 on the Porquerolles Island, France. Students participation was fully funded, recognizing their academic excellence and potential in plasma science.

18 Aug

PhD Student Jiří Fujera on Research Stay at MIT

Jiří Fujera is a PhD student under the supervision of Associate Professor Tomáš Homola, specializing in low-temperature plasma physics. During his research stay at the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology, he is conducting experiments focused on electro-optical plasma diagnostics. In his interview for sci.muni.cz, he shares his experience with the demanding preparation for the stay, details of his research plans, and what awaits him upon returning to the Czechia.

15 Aug

CaviPlasma showcased at EXPO 2025 Osaka, Japan

At the world exhibition EXPO 2025 in Osaka, the CaviPlasma technology was presented – an innovative solution combining hydrodynamic cavitation and plasma, developed through a multidisciplinary collaboration between Masaryk University, Brno University of Technology, and the Institute of Botany of the Czech Academy of Sciences. CaviPlasma can remove micropollutants from wastewater and produce plasma-activated water for agriculture, aquaculture, and decontamination. This technology, which has evolved from a research idea to a certified prototype, is now the focus of several research projects within the Applied Plasmochemistry group at the Department of Plasma Physics and Technology. We are looking for motivated students who would like to join the research and contribute to the further development and practical applications of this promising technology.

14 Aug

Preparation of new experiments for PlasmaMix-BioMat project

5 Aug

Šimon Kratochvíl: Successful SOČ Finalist on Using Open Data and Machine Learning in Physics

Šimon Kratochvíl, a student at Brno-Řečkovice Grammar School, achieved remarkable success in 2025 at the nationwide finals of the Secondary School Professional Activity competition (SOČ), placing 4th in the physics category. His project, supervised by Pavel Ondračka from the Department of Plasma Physics and Technology at our faculty, focused on leveraging open data and machine learning to predict new materials.

4 Aug

Alexandru-Marian Lupașcu Erasmus+ Internship in PVDLab

Alexandru-Marian Lupașcu, a student from the Faculty of Physics Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iași (Romania), joined the PVDLab researchers from the Depositon of Thin Films and Nanostructures research group for a one-month practical internship as part of the Erasmus+ programme. During his stay, he collaborated on advanced diagnostics of HiPIMS (High Power Impulse Magnetron Sputtering).

1 Aug

The research project focused on the development of superhard materials has successfully concluded its four-year effort

After four years of collaboration between academia and industry, the project “Numerical Models for the Optimization of Innovative Superhard Materials” was successfully completed in March 2025. Funded by the Technology Agency of the Czech Republic under the TREND programme, the project delivered new simulation tools and experimental insights that will accelerate the development of advanced protective coatings for mechanical engineering and the aerospace industry.

31 Jul

Ondrej Kubinec at TEM-UCA Summer Workshop 2025

PhD student Ondrej Kubinec, supervised by Assoc. Prof. Vilma Buršíková, participated in the TEM-UCA Summer Workshop 2025 in Puerto Real, Spain, focused on the latest advances in transmission electron microscopy for nanomaterials. His program included expert lectures and hands-on training with specialized tools for EELS analysis and electron beam–crystal interaction modeling, supporting his research on thermoelectric materials.

25 Jul

Our scientists at conference ICPIG 2025 in France

Our scientists participated in the International Conference on Phenomena in Ionized Gases (ICPIG 2025) held in Aix-en-Provence, France. The Department of Plasma Physics and Technology was represented by Prof. David Trunec, along with Dr. Michal Pazderka and PhD candidate František Zažímal on behalf of the CEPLANT center. Also featured in the group photo are our colleagues Assoc. Prof. Tomáš Homola (currently working on an MSCA project at STU Bratislava), Dr. Oleksandr Galmiz (FMFI UK Bratislava), and Prof. Věra Mazánková (University of Defence in Brno).

23 Jul

A visit of a delegation from Taiwan

We were honored to host Profs. Jyh-Ming Ting, Yen-Hsun Su, and Dr. Nguyen Thin Xuyen from National Cheng Kung University (Taiwan) at the Department of Plasma Physics and Technology and CEPLANT. Their visit included a tour of our facilities and fruitful discussions on potential collaboration in the field of thin films for sustainable and green energy technologies. We look forward to strengthening this promising partnership built on shared goals and innovation.