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13 Jul

Dr. Slavomír Sihelník Begins Research Stay at INNOVENT

Dr. Slavomír Sihelník from the Plasma Nanotechnologies and Bioapplications group at DPPT and CEPLANT has started a three-month research stay at INNOVENT e.V. in Jena, Germany, supported by the COLOSSE consortium. His work focuses on curing sol-gel coatings using atmospheric-pressure plasma technologies and evaluating the recently developed DCSBD Linear Jet alongside other plasma jet systems.

9 Jul

František Zelenák Showcased Atmospheric-Pressure Plasma Treatment of Graphene Membranes at FILTECH 2026

František Zelenák, a PhD student at Plasma Nanotechnologies and Bioapplications research group at DPPT and CEPLANT, presented his research at FILTECH 2026 in Cologne, Germany. His work focuses on the atmospheric-pressure plasma treatment of graphene oxide-based composite papers for advanced filtration applications. By combining plasma-induced reduction and surface functionalization in a single process, the approach enables tailored material properties for next-generation filtration membranes, highlighting the potential of plasma technologies in advanced materials engineering.

3 Jul

Dana Skácelová Presented Research on Plasma Modification of Composites at ECCM22

Dr. Dana Skácelová represented the DPPT and CEPLANT at ECCM22 – the European Conference on Composite Materials in Oslo, Norway. She presented research focused on plasma-enhanced interfacial bonding in fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites, investigating the effects of plasma surface modification on fiber–matrix adhesion and mechanical performance. The work highlights the potential of plasma technologies to improve composite materials and facilitate their broader industrial adoption.

25 Jun

Kevin De France Visits DPPT and CEPLANT

Dr. Kevin De France from Queen’s University, Canada, visited DPPT and CEPLANT research infrastructure at the invitation of Dr. Lenka Vítková. During his stay, he learned about ongoing research activities, discussed opportunities for future collaboration, and delivered an INNOLEC lecture on designing sustainable materials based on cellulose and proteins. The visit opened new possibilities for integrating plasma technologies with research on bio-based and sustainable nanomaterials.

24 Jun

Viktória Ivic Awarded Third Place at the Czech-Slovak Student Scientific Conference in Physics

Bachelor’s student Viktória Ivic achieved an excellent result at the 16th Czech-Slovak Student Scientific Conference in Physics, held at Comenius University in Bratislava, Slovakia. She was awarded third place in the Applied Physics section, recognizing the high quality of her research work at the undergraduate level. The conference brings together talented students from the Czech Republic and Slovakia and provides a platform for presenting and discussing research across various fields of physics.

22 Jun

František Zažímal Receives the Dean’s Award 2026 at the Faculty of Science, Masaryk University

Recent PhD graduate František Zažímal received the Dean’s Award 2026 from the Faculty of Science, Masaryk University, in the category of best PhD student. The award recognizes outstanding academic and scientific achievements as well as contributions to the development of the faculty. This recognition highlights the quality of his research and his dedication throughout his doctoral studies.

18 Jun

New PhD Graduate: František Zažímal

On June 9, 2026, František Zažímal successfully defended his doctoral thesis on plasma and nanomaterials for wastewater treatment, graduating summa cum laude. His research advances innovative and sustainable approaches to environmental technologies by combining plasma processes with nanomaterials.

11 Jun

Zlata Kelar Tučeková Presents Research at ICPM11 in Japan

Dr. Zlata Kelar Tučeková delivered an oral lecture at the 11th International Conference on Plasma Medicine (ICPM11), held from May 31 to June 5, 2026 in Gifu, Japan. Her presentation focused on surface dielectric barrier discharges for processing biological and medical materials, highlighting practical applications of atmospheric-pressure plasma in agriculture and medicine.