Jiří Hošek gains experience at Aarhus University through the LESIA project

Gaining new hands-on experience in the field of atomic force microscopy (AFM) is the main objective of Jiří Hošek’s four-month research stay at Aarhus University in Denmark. Thanks to the HORIZON TMA MSCA Staff Exchanges project LESIA (Laser Engineered Surfaces/Interfaces for Advanced Batteries), he is working in the laboratory of Professor MingDong Dong at the Interdisciplinary Nanoscience Center (iNANO).

“I am very grateful for the opportunity to work at iNANO. This research stay provides a unique opportunity to further develop my skills in atomic force microscopy, one of the key techniques used in the study of nanomaterials and biological systems,” said Hošek, who will remain in Denmark until the end of July.

His main task is to enhance his practical expertise, particularly in measuring mechanical properties and interactions at the nanoscale. “During the stay, I am also gaining a deeper understanding of cantilever dynamics, signal analysis and calibration methods,” added the researcher.

The four-year LESIA project was launched on 1 March 2024. Coordinated by Aarhus University, it brings together European partners from Denmark, Germany, Spain, Italy and the United Kingdom, as well as associated partners from Hong Kong and China. The project aims to address one of the most pressing societal challenges: the search for new green and sustainable energy sources. Researchers are focusing on the development of next-generation batteries capable of storing this renewable energy.