In december (2-7.12) I have participated in two related events that were held in Radeburg and Dresden, Germany. First one was so called "Joint PhD seminar", which was kind of informal meeting, between PhD students form our Institute and from ENano young research group from Institute for Materials Science of Technical University of Dresden. During the seminar each of participants had chance to present his or her research during 25 minutes talk, and then discuss all kind of issues related to scientiffic and non-scientiffic aspects of work and life. Since event was host to researchers from many different areas of materials science it was very good environment to exchange thoughts, problems and experiences related to scientific research.
Second event took place in two days following the Seminar, and was organized in Fraunhofer Institute in Dresden. It was basically series of lectures given by specialists in materials sciences and the scope was mostly focused on advanced research techniques. Among others, techniques such as SEM, TEM, SPM, APT were covered and their application in materials science were presented in great detail. The lectures were followed with visit to specialist laboratories where more equipment have been presented and more questions have been answered.
Overall whole trip to Germany turned to be both fruitful in scientific and pleasant in social experiences, undoubtedly enhanced by great measure with proper German lager and cuisine.