On Tuesday, April 26, 2022, we participated in the Proof of Concept (PoC) conference organised by the Technology Transfer Office (TTO) of Masaryk University. Dr. David Pavliňák presented the project dealing with plasma-assisted treatment of nanofibers for filtration purposes in the form of a short lecture. Two other projects regarding the optimisation of plasma treatment of packaging materials used in the meat industry; and plasma modification of aerogels based on reduced graphene oxide were presented as posters. The event featured several lectures on implemented PoC projects in various fields across Masaryk University, and an interesting panel discussion took place. A total of 78 PoC projects have been carried out at MU so far, of which seven projects were solved by scientists from our research group; see their list below. PoC projects play an essential role in commercialising research results and their transfer into practice. We hope that it will be possible to apply for projects of this type in the future.
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.
Our PhD students František Zažímal and Areej Fatima 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.
