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Conference
DPG Göttingen 2025
The CRC1316 contributed to the DPG in Göttingen with 3 invited talks and numerous oral and poster presentations.
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Workshop
Announcement for the 4th Workshop on FAIR Data in Plasma Science
We are happy to announce the 4th Workshop on FAIR Data in Plasma Science (FDPS-IV), which will take place online and in-person on
12-13 May, 2025 at the Leibniz Institute for Plasma Science and Technology (INP) in Greifswald, Germany.
This workshop is intended to provide an overview of successful solutions for collaborative research data management with the goal to make data findable, accessible, interoperable and reusable (FAIR). It is a continuation of annual events on research data management in the low-temperature plasma (LTP) community in the past years. Open for everyone, the FDPS-IV workshop provides insights into best practice in day-to-day research work as well as infrastructure tools for handling of research data. To even broaden the discussion on future applications, a poster session will be held in-person.
Call for poster contributions
Researchers, data managers, and practitioners are invited to contribute to the discussion with a poster on their solutions on research data management. Submissions that highlight real-world experiences, best practices, and insights related to the integration of FAIR principles into research workflows are encouraged.
Registration
The workshop will be held as a hybrid meeting and participation is free of charge. Please save the date and register by following the registration link on the workshop website: https://www.plasma-mds.org/ws-fair-data-plasma-science-4.html.
Poster contributions must be submitted during the registration process. Please note that the attendance in person at INP and the number of poster spaces is limited, so early registration is encouraged to secure your spot (max. DIN A0, portrait format).
The registration will be closed on 4th May, 2025.
Contact
The workshop organization is part of the activities of the working group Experimental Plasma Physics at the Kiel University (CAU), the INF project of the CRC 1316 at the Ruhr-University Bochum (RUB) and of the department Plasma Modelling and Data Science at Leibniz Institute for Plasma Science and Technology (INP).
Dr. Markus Becker
Leibniz Institute for Plasma Science and Technology (INP)
Felix-Hausdorff-Str. 2
17489 Greifswald
Germany
E-mail:
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Meeting
PI meeting
To discuss the next steps on collaborations and to prepare the proposal for the next funding period, the principal investigators (PIs) came together for an intense meeting on the 5th and 6th of March at Beckmanns Hof, Ruhr-Universität Bochum. During 1.5 days, the actual status of the individual projects has been presented and collaborations with other projects have been pointed out. Fruitful discussions led to a common mind to face the upcoming challenges.
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Meeting
MGK Colloquium
From March, 5th to 7th, the early carrier scientists of the CRC 1316 held their annual MGK Kolloquium in Bonn to discuss recent developments in their respective projects. The event is an opportunity for the PhD students and postdocs of the CRC to exchange information and discuss their research and challenges in a relaxed environment. Additionally, three invited speakers gave insights into a career after the PhD, either remaining in academia or finding their way into industry. First Dr. Julian Held presented on the academic career path after the PhD as an assistant professor at TU Eindhoven. Dr. Sebastian Burhenn then introduced his career path as a technology consultant at VDI Technologiezentrum. Finally, Dr. Celia Millon presented her work at RayVen Lasers and her perspective on the career path of an entrepreneur. The group also went on an excursion to the Arithmeum at Bonn University.
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Workshop
Unconscious Bias
On Tuesday, March 4, 2025, members of the SFB 1316 participated in a workshop on the topic of Unconscious Bias led by Dr. Juliane Handschuh. The workshop's objective was to understand the impact of prejudices in scientific research and general work environments and learn to recognize unconscious biases in oneself and in the workplace. After Dr. Handschuh gave an introductory talk on the topic, the group was divided into groups of Early Career Researchers (ECRs) and Principal Investigators (PIs) to encourage an open exchange. In preparation for the workshop, participants had been encouraged to anonymously submit personal incidents where they experienced a bias. The group exercises were used as case studies and foundation for discussion. Together, strategies to recognize and adequately approach unconscious biases were developed as a directly affected person and as a bystander. At the end of the workshop, both groups joined again for a final discussion. The workshop provided valuable insights into the complex topic of unconscious biases and has provided the members of the SFB with practical tools to foster a more inclusive research environment.
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Study Orientation Day
Luminous plasmas were ignited at MINTsight.BOchum
On 18th February the MINTsight.BOchum, a study orientation day took place. High school students attended a lecture, were guided through laboratories, and could participate in exciting workshops. In our plasma workshop, students gained hands-on experience with these fascinating gases and gained insight into studying electrical engineering and physics, as well as plasma research at the Ruhr University Bochum.
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Meeting
CRC Fall Meetings
This year's fall meeting covered the progress within the individual projects of the SFB to identify common challenges and common ideas for the future. This year's fall meeting was complemented by a training workshop on commercial plasma simulation tools
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PUBLIC RELATIONS
The student's project week during the fall vacations
The project week at the Ruhr University Bochum took place again this autumn break. Students could choose from three workshops. In the workshop 'From Plasma to Gold Layer', they learned exciting facts about the properties and diverse applications of plasmas. The students used the sputter coater to create thin layers of gold and examined the coatings. They investigated the best way to deposit the layers and presented their research in a poster session. The project week also provided an opportunity to learn about the working environment of scientists and current research projects and to get a taste of university life.
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Plasma School
As a PhD student at the plasma school, a personal account
In October 2024, I attended the Plasma School in Bad Honnef. I gained deeper knowledge, particularly in plasma diagnostics.
The five-day program was packed with a diverse range of lectures, covering topics such as plasma diagnostics, plasma modeling, and hands-on plasma experiments. The structure of the program, which seamlessly transitioned from broader concepts to more detailed explorations, allowed students to fully engage with the material. We were attentive and actively participated, asking thoughtful questions and sharing insights. This created a highly interactive learning environment where everyone gained fresh perspectives and valuable insights for their individual projects.
Collaboration was a key aspect of the event – we supported one another throughout the week, enhancing both individual and collective learning. Special mention goes to the evening lectures and poster sessions, which provided a relaxed atmosphere to deepen our understanding and connect with new friends and colleagues in the field.
A big thank you to the trainers who made this opportunity possible and to those who travelled from afar to share their expertise with us in Bad Honnef. The plasma school was an enriching and inspiring experience for everyone involved.
Amy Cheng, PIP-group, Ruhr University Bochum