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.

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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.

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Nanowire week 2025

Nanowire week 2025

Date: 9 May to 
9 May, 2025
We are pleased to announce that abstract submission for Nanowire Week 2025 is now open! Please find the instructions for submitting your abstract on the website https://nanowireweek.org/abstract-submission/ The deadline for abstract submission is 9th May 2025. Abstracts will be reviewed by the International Steering Committee. Presenters will be notified of their abstract’s acceptance in June...
12th Call for Short-Term Scientific Missions and 3rd Senior Call for STSMs Now Open for Submissions

12th Call for Short-Term Scientific Missions and 3rd Senior Call for STSMs Now Open for Submissions

Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to inform you that both the 12th Call for Short-Term Scientific Missions (STSMs) and the 3rd Senior Call for STSMs, funded by the COST action European Network for Innovative and Advanced Epitaxy (CA20116 – OPERA), are open for submissions. These calls will fund Short-Term Scientific Missions taking place from 15...
OPERA COST Action Training School Applications and Characterization of Epitaxial Materials

OPERA COST Action Training School Applications and Characterization of Epitaxial Materials

Date: 3 June to 
6 June, 2025
Hybrid event – No attendance fee. Lectures and technical sessions for on-site participants at Masaryk University, Faculty of Science (Kotlářská Campus) & CEITEC, Brno University of Technology. Deadline for registration and funding application: 30th April 2025. Application form here. Registration and funding application must be sent by email to opera-ws@clermont-auvergne-inp.fr. No attendance fee Aimed in...
Third Short-Term Scientific Mission Workshop on Innovative and Advanced Epitaxy

Third Short-Term Scientific Mission Workshop on Innovative and Advanced Epitaxy

Date: 3 April to 
3 April, 2025
Dear Colleagues, The COST Action CA-20116, European Network for Innovative and Advanced Epitaxy (OPERA), supports Short-Term Scientific Missions (STSMs), providing Researchers and Innovators with the opportunity to carry out specific scientific tasks at a host organization for a well-defined period. Since the launch of the action in September 2021, OPERA has funded more than 80...
European Conference on Innovative and Advanced Epitaxy – 19-23 May 2025 – Pisa, Italy

European Conference on Innovative and Advanced Epitaxy - 19-23 May 2025 – Pisa, Italy

Date: 19 May to 
23 May, 2025
Important dates Conference: May 19-23 Conference free of fee! Booklet Download Booklet Programme at a Glance Abstracts Deadline for abstract submission: March 28 Financial support: Deadline for financial support application: March 21 Special financial support for Young Researchers (aged less than 40 y, all countries) and ITC partners! Attend the conference as listener? Send an...
WOSDICE-EXMATEC

WOSDICE-EXMATEC

Cádiz, Spain | 16-20 June 2025 Dear Colleagues, We kindly invite you to participate at WOSDICE-EXMATEC, which will take place at Cádiz, Spain, from 16 to 20 June 2025. WOCSDICE – EXMATEC combines the 48th Workshop on Compound Semiconductor Devices and Integrated Circuits (WOCSDICE) with the 19th Workshop on Evaluation and Control of Compound Semiconductor...