The Plasma Coffee is an informal yet recognized online seminar series, organized by Caroline Hain (CERN) and Thomas Nelis (Berner Fachhochschule), bringing together the plasma and materials science community. On February 20, 2026, our team member Maria Kanczewska received an invitation to present a talk at this seminar.
Her presentation, titled „Microstructural characterisation of W-Cr alloys produced as thin film material libraries„, focused on microstructural control in high-melting-point alloys by varying substrate temperature during thin film deposition. Using compositionally graded W-Cr thin film libraries – a model system relevant for fusion reactors and high-temperature coatings – Maria examined how different alloy compositions respond to microstructural evolution under varying deposition conditions.
The 30-minute talk was followed by a discussion with participants from different research groups. For Maria, it was an excellent opportunity to gain visibility in the international community, receive valuable feedback from experts outside her immediate circle, and – by briefly introducing the RADISH project – help put our group on the map.
Maria added another brick to the wall of RADISH visibility, and we’re proud to have one of our own behind the mic at Plasma Coffee.
