COST ACTION CA20116

OPERA • COST ACTION CA20116

European Network for Innovative and Advanced Epitaxy

OPERA will build a new and innovative European Network composed of expert communities in epitaxial growth focusing on different materials classes: conventional semiconductors, oxides and 2D materials.

Introduction to the Action

The COST Action “European Network for Innovative and Advanced Epitaxy”, named OPERA, will build a new and innovative European Network composed of expert communities in epitaxial growth focusing on different materials classes: conventional semiconductors, oxides and 2D materials.

It aims to bridge the gap between traditionally separated scientific communities, both academic and industrial, having the common goal to combine complementary knowledge, push further the material maturation, and exploit epitaxial combinations of the different material classes in order to unveil new properties and produce new functionalities.

Based on this organization, the OPERA COST Action will foster interdisciplinary collaborative research activities allowing maintaining European epitaxy at the topmost worldwide level of research and innovation.

Meet our
Working Groups

WG1

Fundamental research – New Materials

In material science, the ambition is to address new challenges, pushing the frontiers of knowledge. To address Sustainable Development Goals: the fundamental key in the epitaxy field must be addressed for mastering “actual” materials and developing new materials.

WG2

Applications-oriented material developments

Optimization of materials for innovative devices: Novel device performances rely on material properties. In this regard, materials must be developed considering device requirements.

WG3

Industry-oriented materials development and technological transfers

To develop technological transfer-ready devices, the fundamental challenges of tasks 1 & 2 must be addressed by taking into account market–proof device specifications.

Latest News

Summary of OPERA-STSM program for second grant period

Summary of OPERA-STSM program for second grant period

During the second grant period there were 3 STSM calls. The STSM program received 27 applications in total and the number of granted applications was 23, which represents an increase of about 20% and 28%, respectively, with respect to the first grant period. Among grantees: 39% were women, 30% came from ITC countries, and 96%...
7th Call for Short-Term Scientific Missions is open for submissions

7th Call for Short-Term Scientific Missions is open for submissions

Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to inform you about the opening of the 7th Call for the Short-Term Scientific Missions (STSMs) funded by the COST action European Network for Innovative and Advanced Epitaxy (CA20116 – OPERA). This 7th call will fund STSMs taking place from 15 January to 15 April 2024. The deadline for the...
OSEPI: Workshop on oxide and semiconductor epitax

OSEPI: Workshop on oxide and semiconductor epitax

Date: 13 May to 
17 May, 2024
We are pleased to announce the OSEPI workshop on the epitaxy of oxides and semiconductors, organized by the MATEPI GDR (French research group dedicated to epitaxy). The aim of this workshop is to gather the functional oxides and semiconductors communities around the growth of these materials, and its applications. The workshop will be held at...
School on Oxide MEMS and membranes

School on Oxide MEMS and membranes

Date: 8 November to 
8 November, 2023
Scope of the school is to gather students and young researchers working in the field of freestanding oxide thin films and micro/ nanomechanical systems made with functional (epi)oxide materials towards new applications in sensing and actuating technologies. When? Wednesday, November 8 th , 2023Where? Online on Gather (www.gather.town) Free of charge, poster session Speakers (in...
How to Apply Guide – Year 2023

How to Apply Guide - Year 2023

ITC Conference Grants COST general funding rules for ITC Conference Grants can be found here. The aim of the ITC Conference Grants is to support young researchers from Participating Inclusiveness Target Country (ITC) to attend international science and technology-related conferences on the topic of the COST Action that are not organized by the COST Action....
Nanowire Week 2023: Second Call for Abstract Submissions

Nanowire Week 2023: Second Call for Abstract Submissions

Date: 9 October to 
13 October, 2023
We trust this email finds you deep in exciting research. We are thrilled to remind you of the upcoming Nanowire Week 2023, taking place October 9-13 at Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA, USA. In response to considerable interest, we’ve opened a second round of abstract submissions. Don’t miss this opportunity to share your latest research with the...