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06-09 July 2026: Summer School \u201cLight activated materials for emerging applications in Tartu<\/mark><\/strong> (WP6, T6.3)<\/mark><\/strong><\/summary>\n


The registration form was closed 01 April 2026. Please contact <\/mark>leonid.dolgov@ut.ee<\/strong> to supplement your details to conference organizers.<\/mark>

Target group:<\/strong> The summer school is targeted primarily to PhD students of material science, chemistry, physics, however also interested MSC students and early career researchers are welcome.
Contents of the summer school:<\/strong> The summer school contains sessions focused on materials synthesis and characterization, photocatalytic assessment and photovoltaics. On the last day of the summer school, lectures and practical exercises to boost the self-development of students will take place. All participating students are expected to send a short abstract of their field of research\/interest. During the last day, short presentations from every participants on their topic of\u00a0 research interest are expected (the details will be distributed after registration).
Organizers: <\/strong>Institute of Physics and Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology, University of Tartu and and Laboratory for Thin Film Energy Materials, Department of Materials and Environmental Technology, TalTech. The summer school is organized within and supported by projects FAST-REAL (www.sisu.ut.ee\/fast-real), \u201eCooperation between universities to promote doctoral studies\u201d (2021-2027.4.04.24-0003) is co-funded by the European Union, 5GSOLAR-952509 (https:\/\/5gsolar.taltech.ee\/) and COST action 21148 (www.cost.eu\/actions\/CA21148\/).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PROGRAM<\/strong>

6th of July (Monday)<\/mark><\/strong>
Place: Institute of Physics, Ostwaldi 1, Tartu<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

11:00<\/strong> Coffee break
11:20<\/strong> Opening
TOPIC: MATERIALS SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION<\/strong>
11:30 <\/strong>Dr. Ryan Crisp (Friedrich-Alexander University, Germany): Quantum dots for solar cells and photocatalysis: material synthesis, characterization and applications
13:00<\/strong> Lunch
14:00<\/strong> Dr. Alexander Vanetsev (University of Tartu, Estonia): Methods of synthesis and chemical design of photocatalytic materials
15:15<\/strong> Coffee break
15:45<\/strong> Dr. Marina Kritsevskaja (Tallinn University of Tachnology, Estonia): Environmental applications of photocatalysis: through the net of process limitations\u201d
17:15<\/strong> Laboratory tour at the Institute of Physics, University of Tartu
19:00<\/strong> Welcome dinner (specific restaurant in Tartu will be announced before the start of the school) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

7th of July (Tuesday)<\/mark>
Place: Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology, Riia 23, Tartu, room 217<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

TOPIC: MATERIALS SYNTHESIS AND CHARACTERIZATION<\/strong>
9:15<\/strong> Coffee, gathering
9:45<\/strong> Dr. Anatolijs \u0160arakovskis (University of Latvia, Latvia): Structure, optical properties and functional applications of light-activated materials
10:45<\/strong> Dr. Andris Antuzevics (University of Latvia, Latvia): EPR spectroscopy of light-activated materials and phenomena
12:00<\/strong> Lunch
13:00<\/strong> Dr. Rainer P\u00e4rna (University of Tartu, Estonia): Application of Synchrotron Radiation in Materials Research
14:00<\/strong> Dr. Mika Huuhtanen (Universitu of Oulu, Finland): Photocatalytic reactors and surfaces
15:30<\/strong> Recreational activity: excursion to the Estonian National Museum<\/a> (Muuseumi tee 2 60532 Tartu<\/a>)
18:00<\/strong> End of the day<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8th of July (Wednesday)<\/mark>
Place: Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology, Riia 23, Tartu, room 217<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

TOPIC: PHOTOCATALYSIS<\/strong>
09:00<\/strong> Dr. Wei Cao (University of Oulu, Finland): Heterogenous semiconductor photocatalysis for hydrogen evolution from a physicist\u2019s viewpoint
10:30<\/strong> Coffee break
10:45<\/strong> Dr. Andres Galdamez Martinez (University of Oulu, Finland): Toward high-efficiency water splitting: optimization of photocatalytic membrane systems
11:45<\/strong> Dr. Christopher Howard Don (Tallinn University of Technology, Estonia): Thin-Film Photovoltaics: Interpreting Device Behaviour from I\u2013V Measurements
13:00<\/strong> Lunch<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TOPIC: PHOTOVOLTAICS<\/strong>
14:00<\/strong> Dr. Robert Hoye (University of Oxford, UK). Indoor Photovoltaics \u2013 Materials Systems, Opportunities and Regulations
15:30<\/strong> Coffee break
15:45<\/strong> Dr. Maxim Guc (Institut de Recerca en Energia de Catalunya, Spain): Application of AI-Driven Approaches to Advanced Materials Characterization in Photovoltaics
17:15 <\/strong> Poster session\u00a0
19:00 <\/strong>End of the day<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9th of July (Thursday)<\/mark><\/strong>
Place: Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology, Riia 23, Tartu, room 217<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

9:00<\/strong> Maarja Pajusalu (Institute of Computer Science, University of Tartu): Theoretical and practical introduction to good presenting skills
10:20<\/strong> Kadri Jurs (University of Tartu career office): Theoretical and practical introduction to self presentation and career interview
12:20<\/strong> Fast break
12:30<\/strong> Dr. Mika Huuhtanen (University of Oulu, Finland): Research Ethics and Good Scientific Practices
13:15<\/strong> Lunch
14:15<\/strong> Student short presentations, posters session
17:30<\/strong> Closing ceremony<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

26 March 2026: online seminar Capacity building and knowledge exchange in research management (WP2, T2.1)<\/mark> <\/strong><\/summary>\n

The event attracted 63 online participants<\/a> (38 \u2013 women, 25 \u2013 men), demonstrating strong interest in strengthening research management capacity and improving understanding of Horizon Europe project implementation practices. Seminar materials are available here<\/a><\/mark>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The seminar presented how Germany\u2019s Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM) supports and manages international research projects through structured research coordination and administration. The program highlighted BAM\u2019s strategic approach to research management, including its research strategy cycle, internationalization activities, and institutional support mechanisms facilitating the acquisition and implementation of third-party funded projects. Participants gained practical insights into budgeting, reporting requirements, workload management, contracting procedures, and risk mitigation strategies in international collaborative projects. Particular attention was paid to the interaction between research coordination, research administration, and scientific leadership, demonstrating how institutional support structures contribute to successful project implementation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The discussion session was lively and interactive, addressing practical questions frequently encountered in EU-funded projects. Participants discussed the enforceability of NDAs in international collaborations, legal jurisdiction aspects when working with multinational partners, and practical approaches to preparing for monitoring meetings with EU Project Officers. Special attention was given to managing deviations from planned work and presenting clear and well-structured justifications during project reviews. The discussion also highlighted the balance between structured institutional support and the continued importance of individual initiative in complex collaborative environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The seminar programme included presentations from experienced practitioners in research coordination and administration:<\/p>\n\n\n\n