In September 2025, the Institute of Condensed Matter Physics organized the second conference of the QM4ST project (Quantum Materials for Applications in Sustainable Technologies) at Křtiny Castle. This project focuses on the research of new quantum materials for sustainable technologies, not only in the fields of electronics and spintronics but also in medicine and energy.
The second conference of the QM4ST project (Quantum Materials for Applications in Sustainable Technologies) took place at the Křtiny Castle on September 10 to 12, 2025. The QM4ST project focuses on research into new quantum materials for sustainable technologies, not only in the fields of electronics and spintronics but also in medicine and energy. The project involves collaboration of the Institute of Condensed Matter Physics at the Faculty of Science, Masaryk University, University of West Bohemia, Charles University, and CEITEC BUT Brno.
The conference began with a joint excursion to the Kateřinská Cave in the Moravian Karst. In the following two days, a total of 24 expert lectures were held at the Baroque Křtiny Castle, four of which were presented by invited guests from universities in Wien, Linz, Leoben, and Uppsala. In addition, 35 posters were presented. The lectures and posters covered a wide range of topics, including the growth of thin films and composite materials, the development of vanadium oxide VO₂-based devices, research on ferroelectric topological insulators, as well as topics from solid-state theory, computational methods, and chemistry. The conference provided space not only for sharing and discussing new results and ideas but also for opportunities to establish new contacts and collaborations.
Recognition for impactful research: Dr. Jan Čech and Dr. Lubomír Prokeš received the Dean’s Award from the Faculty of Education, Masaryk Univeristy. At the ceremonial opening of the 2025/2026 academic year, Dr. Jan Čech and Dr. Lubomír Prokeš were awarded for the long-term and outstanding achievements in science, research, or education.
PhD student Lukáš Vrána from the PVDLab (Deposition of Thin Films and Nanostructures research group) has started a three-month internship at Japan’s prestigious NIMS to advance his research on high-entropy nitrides. He’ll gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge microscopy and materials testing. The internship is supported by the NIMS program and Department of Plasma Physics and Technology.
