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

Sixth international workshop on UV Materials and Devices – <b>Extended the abstract submission DEADLINE to March 15, 2023</b>

Sixth international workshop on UV Materials and Devices - Extended the abstract submission DEADLINE to March 15, 2023

Date: 5 June to 
8 June, 2023
The sixth international workshop on UV Materials and Devices will be held in Metz, France, from June 5-8th, 2023. Due to some technical problems on the website this past weekend, we have extended the abstract submission DEADLINE to March 15, 2023. We apologize to those affected.Abstract submission extended to March 15, 2023 Know more at...
International Hybrid Training school – Characterization techniques for epitaxial materials

International Hybrid Training school - Characterization techniques for epitaxial materials

Date: 13 June to 
17 June, 2023
University of Aveiro, Portugal13 – 17 June 2023 Application deadline: 24 March 2023 Dear Colleagues, The OPERA COST Action – European Network for Innovative and Advanced Epitaxy is pleased to announce the 2nd OPERA Training School devoted to the “Characterization techniques for epitaxial materials”.  This 2nd OPERA Training School will take place between the 13 – 17 June 2023 under...
International Conference on Crystal Growth and Epitaxy – Call for abstracts

International Conference on Crystal Growth and Epitaxy - Call for abstracts

Date: 30 July to 
4 August, 2023
Following the great success of the call for abstracts, we are happy to announce that the deadline for abstract submission has been extended to February 22nd.
18th International Summer School on Crystal Growth

18th International Summer School on Crystal Growth

Date: 23 July to 
29 July, 2023
Dear colleagues of COST-OPERA action,The 18° Intern Summer School on Crystal Growth will be held from 23 to 29 July 2023 at the Campus of Science and Technologies of Parma University. The programme of this event, traditionally coupled to the Intern. Conference on Crystal Growth and Epitaxy, is now complete and available at the web...
Workshop “Fundamental research – New Materials” (Extended Deadline)

Workshop "Fundamental research - New Materials" (Extended Deadline)

Date: 19 April to 
21 April, 2023
Workshop “Fundamental research – New Materials”Organized by the EU COST Action OPERAMadrid, April 19-21, 2023Abstract Submission Deadline: February 3th, 2023 Dear colleagues,We would like to draw your attention to the upcoming OPERA Workshop “Fundamental research – New Materials”, which will be held in Madrid-Spain, April 19-21, 2023. This workshop is organized in the continuity of...
Happy new year!

Happy new year!

Happy New Year 2023 from the COST OPERA team.