APPLICATION OF AI TECHNIQUES IN REFRACTORY COMMON CERAMICS STUDY: A PROGRESS IN I-D-E-M

30 October 2026 at 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Speaker: Prof. Shengli Jin
Institute of Digital and Ecological High Temperature Materials (I-D-E-M), Wuhan University of Science and Technology, China

CLiCAM is delighted to announce a webinar by Prof. Shengli Jin, an internationally recognized researcher in refractory materials, digital engineering, and artificial intelligence applications in high-temperature industries.

About the Webinar

Artificial intelligence is transforming materials science by accelerating research, improving process optimization, and enabling predictive design. During this webinar, Prof. Jin will present recent developments at the Institute of Digital and Ecological High Temperature Materials (I-D-E-M) and demonstrate how AI technologies are being applied to refractory and ceramic materials research.

The presentation will cover:

• AI-based materials design and optimization
• Digitalization of refractory manufacturing
• Intelligent process monitoring
• Data-driven materials engineering
• Digital twin technologies for industrial furnaces
• Future perspectives of AI in refractory science

About the Speaker

Prof. Shengli Jin obtained doctoral degrees from both Wuhan University of Science and Technology and Montanuniversität Leoben in Austria. His research bridges materials science, numerical simulation, artificial intelligence, and digital engineering. He is widely known for his work on thermo-mechanical behavior of refractories, multiscale modeling, constitutive material models, and intelligent high-temperature material systems. Recently, he has been actively involved in the development of AI-powered digital platforms and intelligent engineering tools for the refractory industry.

Join us to discover how digital technologies and AI are driving the next generation of refractory materials development and sustainable high-temperature industrial processes.

The webinar is organized with the support of the CLiCAM project. Participation is free of charge.

FOR THE ONLINE LINK, PLEASE CONTACT Michaela Matejová at michaela.matejova@tnuni.sk

ELLIPSOMETRY: GENERAL APPLICATIONS AND PRACTICAL USE

29.10.2026 at 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.

Speaker: Dr. Yolanda Castro Martín

Conference room B 4.03 FunGlass, Alexander Dubček University of Trenčín and online

CLiCAM is pleased to invite researchers, students, and industry professionals to an online scientific webinar presented by Dr. Yolanda Castro Martín, a Senior Scientist at the Institute of Ceramics and Glass (ICV-CSIC), one of Spain's leading research centers in advanced ceramic and glass technologies.

‍About the Webinar

Ellipsometry is one of the most powerful optical characterization techniques used to investigate thin films and surfaces. The webinar will provide an overview of the fundamental principles of ellipsometry, its practical applications in materials science, and examples of its use in the characterization of coatings and functional materials.

Participants will gain insight into how ellipsometry can be applied for:

• Thin-film thickness determination
• Optical property characterization
• Surface and interface analysis
• Quality control of advanced coatings
• Research and industrial applications in glass and ceramic technologies

About the Speaker

Dr. Castro Martín has over two decades of research experience in advanced glass and ceramic materials. Her work focuses on sol-gel processing, multifunctional coatings, corrosion protection, photocatalytic materials, and transparent glass-ceramics for optical applications. She has contributed to numerous international research projects and scientific publications in the fields of surface engineering and advanced functional materials.

We warmly invite all members of the CLiCAM community and interested researchers to join this webinar and engage in scientific discussion with one of Europe's leading experts in advanced coatings and glass technologies.

The webinars are organized within the CLiCAM project. Participation is free of charge.

FOR THE ONLINE LINK, PLEASE CONTACT Michaela Matejová at michaela.matejova@tnuni.sk

We are excited to present you the CLiCAM project video that has been prepared throughout the summer of ‘26.  Take a look at how we empower scientific leaders in bridging the gap between academia and industry.

We believe that innovation advances only when real talents, with their research background, ideas of collaboration and knowledge sharing, are enabled to work in real-world field and deliver real-world solutions!

We thank everyone who helped to bring the video into reality!

Join us for the upcoming CLiCAM Workshop under the Innovation Leadership Programme

 Business Plan Preparation / Strategic Decision Making and Entrepreneurial Spirit

 Date: September 16-18, 2026

 Location: FunGlass Centre, Alexander Dubček University, Študentská 2, Trenčín (AULAB1.00)

Three-day program offers opportunity to:

• Develop a structured and compelling business plan
• Engage in the CAPSIM Capstone Simulation, focusing on strategic decision-making in technology ventures
• Attend sessions on entrepreneurial leadership, innovation management, and financing opportunities

The training combines theoretical insight with practical application and collaborative learning, providing a valuable environment to enhance entrepreneurial and strategic thinking.

Workshop Leader:
PhDr. Erik Kubička, PhD., MBA
Worked at the School of Management/City University as Vice-Dean, Head of the Department of Information Technology, and lecturer. Since 2006, he has been running his own company, which provides business consulting services. As the director of a non-profit organization, he manages the information portal malepodnikanie.sk, aimed at small and start-up entrepreneurs.

Target Audience:

ERA Talents, researchers, academics, innovators, PhD students and anybody who is interested in provided topics

Download the agenda here!

REGISTER HERE

Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your entrepreneurial and strategic skills in a collaborative, hands-on environment!

We look forward to welcoming you in Trenčín!

CLiCAM ERA talent Ladislav Celko welcomed the first day of summer at Castolin Eutectic in Gliwice in a friendly and positive atmosphere.

Between knowledge exchange, hands-on practice, mentoring, and developing soft management skills, there was also space for taking a short break with Mateusz Gierek and Stefan Pławecki to enjoy some delicious ice cream at an event, organized by Castolin management for all employees. It was a simple moment that made the hot, sunny day even more enjoyable and gave a chance to share our impressions and get to know each other better.

Moments like these help to build relationships, strengthen team spirit, and give the entire practical secondment a human touch. 

As part of the digital training and capacity-building activities under the CLiCAM project (Horizon Europe), an ANSYS Introduction and Demo session was organized at FunGlass - Centre for Functional and Surface Functionalized Glass on April 29, 2026. Three specialists from TechSoft Engineering were invited to demonstrate the possibilities of using computational simulations.

The session was delivered by Ing. Pavel Drábek Ph.D. (Ansys Advisor), Mgr. Michal Stupka (Optics and Photonics Specialist), and Bc. Adam Čala (Structural Specialist) covering simulation possibilities across fluid flow and deposition processes, optical thin film analysis, and structural and thermomechanical behavior.

Attended by more than 32 researchers, PhD students, and department heads from across FunGlass, the session also included interactive Q&A discussions that contributed to this inspiring event, open for meaningful conversations about the role of computational simulation in research projects.

We are thankful to TechSoft Engineering for a very informative and engaging session!

The second cycle of the CLiCAM Innovation Leadership Programme commenced at CEITEC BUT in Brno with a successful three-day workshop. Bringing together a wide range of professionals, from ERA Talents to project managers, research groups representatives and innovation leaders, the program focused on advancing core competencies in research management, grant proposal development, project management and sustainable innovation.

• Day 1 launched the whole training with the Research Projects Development and Management I lecture by Zuzana Reptová. Key topics covered were represented by basics of grant proposal development, academic and technical writing, and strategies for building strong, international research consortia.


• Day 2 offered detailed lectures on project planning, structuring ideas into impactful outcomes, and preparing final assignments, all delivered by Zuzana Reptová. Later that day, Gabriela Čičmancová presented on Building Capacities for Sustainable Innovation I, highlighting talent management, mentoring, onboarding, and supporting diverse and resilient teams.


• Day 3 concluded with Building Capacities for Sustainable Innovation II by Zuzana Reptová. Attendees had a great chance to examine the R&I policy landscape, global and regional frameworks such as the EU R&I Strategic Plan, RIS3 strategies, European Green Deal, and UN SDGs and also get a better picture of FP10 and transnational funding schemes.

Throughout the three-day program, the event provided an excellent opportunity for sharing best practices in practical methodologies and analytical tools. Beyond technical instruction, the training served as a strategic platform for networking and knowledge transfer, supporting cross-border collaboration among researchers and professionals from across Europe

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the instructors, the organizing teams from CEITEC BUT and FunGlass Trenčín, and all participants for their invaluable contributions and expertise. It is anticipated that the knowledge exchanged and the collaborations established during this event will impact future research initiatives and foster sustainable innovation.

On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, a series of short talks will be held by ERA Talents Pavel Gejdoš, Serhii Tkachenko, and Ladislav Čelko, who will present their experiences from last year’s secondments at Zoz GmbH (Germany) and Treibacher Industrie AG (Austria). These practical trainings took place as a part of the international CLiCAM project.

Location: CEITEC BUT, Purkyňova 123, Brno 612 00, Meeting Room S
Time: from 3:00 p.m.

Join us and listen what activities ERA talents worked on, which technologies they encountered, and what experiences they gained from the international collaboration.

You are warmly invited!

On February 9, 2026, CLiCAM hosted the Biomaterials Research Day webinar that served as a forum for experts to exchange insights on bioactive glasses, tissue engineering, and biosafety. The event emphasized how cross-disciplinary partnerships between medicine, biology and materials science are essential for driving innovation in the field.

Co-organized by the FunGlass Centre, the CLiCAM project, and the University of Erlangen–Nuremberg’s Institute of Biomaterials, the webinar offered a robust scientific agenda. It combined keynote presentations from established experts with engaging, interactive dialogue among participants.

Attendees discussed key topics:

• Recent research on bioactive and mesoporous glasses
• New approaches in bone and dental tissue engineering
• Advanced scaffold fabrication and processing techniques
• Developments in nanomaterial biosafety and molecular methodologies
• Translational perspectives connecting materials science, biology, and clinical applications

The webinar functioned as a venue for intellectual exchange and the identification of future research challenges in the biomaterials sector. Driven by active participation from both presenters and guests, the event addressed the accelerating pace of innovation and the necessity of cross-sector partnerships.

We express our sincere gratitude to speakers, attendees, and partners whose contributions ensured success of this great initiative