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.
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.
32nd Colloquium on Fatigue Mechanisms in Vienna
26.2.2026 This long-standing international colloquium once again brought together experts in fatigue research to share the latest findings and discuss current scientific challenges.
8th International Conference Non-Traditional Cement & Concrete
19.2.2026 The Institute of Physics of Materials of the Czech Academy of Sciences is pleased to announce the 8th International Conference Non-Traditional Cement & Concrete (NTCC 2026), which will take place 21–24 June 2026 in Brno, Czech Republic.
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).
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.
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.
Prof. Angelika Brückner-Foit: Role of defects in cast aluminum subjected to monotonic and cyclic loading (19.02.2026 at 10 am)
10.2.2026 The seminar entitled Role of defects in cast aluminum subjected to monotonic and cyclic loading will be given by Prof. Angelika Brückner-Foit from University of Kassel, Germany on February 19, 2026, at 10:00 am in the IPM lecture hall. The seminar will be held in English.
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.
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 […]
