How Semiconductors for Modern Electronics Are Made

17.3.2026
Ing. Jakub Pongrácz successfully defended his doctoral thesis focused on the early stages of heteroepitaxial growth of semiconductor films. Read article

Days of Electron Microscopy 2026: Explore the microworld of metals and materials with us

11.3.2026
Come and see what an electron microscope can reveal about the internal structure of metals and why that structure plays such a key role in determining material properties. Read article

Plastic deformation delocalization mechanism opens a route to designing more fatigue-resistant alloys

10.3.2026
Dr. Milan Heczko from the Institute of Physics of Materials, Czech Academy of Sciences, was part of an international research team, which identified a fundamental deformation mechanism that can be leveraged to greatly enhance the fatigue properties of metals, opening the door to a new strategy for designing fatigue-resistant alloys. Read article

New European Patent: Sustainable Production of Nanofibrillated Cellulose

16.2.2026
We are proud to share that Ing. Luca Bertolla, Ph.D. and his team have been granted the European patent WO 2025/244586 A1, protecting an innovative method for the production of nanofibrillated cellulose (NFC). Read article

An Article in Vesmír: „Can Rare Earth Elements Be Replaced?“

11.2.2026
Rare earth elements are essential for modern technologies, yet their availability is limited and strategically sensitive. The search for viable alternatives therefore represents a key challenge in contemporary materials science. Read article

11 February – International Day of Women and Girls in Science

11.2.2026
The International Day of Women and Girls in Science highlights the importance of equal access to education, research and scientific careers, and recognises the vital role of women in shaping modern society. Read article

IPM CAS and VUT – Connecting Education with Cutting-Edge Research

4.2.2026
The success of VUT in the European ranking is a confirmation of the quality of our shared research ecosystem, which connects academic education with excellent research infrastructure and strong international links. Read article

Genius Material: a new exhibition at VIDA! Science Centre in Brno

8.1.2026
An interactive exhibition prepared by the Institute of Materials Physics of the CAS opens the door to the world of materials that shape our past, present, and future. A new exhibition entitled Genius Material has opened at the VIDA! Science Centre in Brno, inviting visitors to explore the fascinating world of materials—from ancient history to […] Read article

President of the Czech Republic Appoints Stanislav Seitl as Professor

17.12.2025
On 16 December 2025, Stanislav Seitl was appointed Professor by the President of the Czech Republic. He works at the Faculty of Civil Engineering, Brno University of Technology, and is also a senior research scientist at the Institute of Materials Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences. Read article

Phenom XL: New Electron Microscope at IMP for Fast Material Analysis

12.12.2025
The Institute of Materials Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences now has a new Phenom XL desktop electron microscope, acquired as part of the OP JAK Partnership for Safety in Sustainable Transport and Energy (PSSITE) project, led by Prof. Ing. Luboš Náhlík, Ph.D. Read article