Category: Events

Today, the Center for Solid State Physics and New Materials (CSSPNM), within the HIP-2D-QM project, hosted a seminar entitled "Electron-plasmon Scattering in Doped Graphene", delivered by Dr Josip Jakovac from the Institute of Physics, Zagreb, Croatia.

The seminar focused on the role of electron-plasmon interactions in doped graphene and the many-body effects that govern the behaviour of charge carriers in this remarkable two-dimensional material. Dr Jakovac presented recent ab initio simulations of photoemission spectra in electrostatically and chemically doped graphene using the RPA-G₀W₀ approach, providing new insights into the decay mechanisms of photo-excited holes, the formation of plasmon satellites and Dirac plasmarons, as well as their agreement with recent ARPES experiments.

The presentation also highlighted signatures of Fermi-liquid behaviour in highly doped graphene, demonstrating how advanced theoretical modelling can successfully describe complex electron-plasmon scattering processes and complement experimental observations.

The seminar brought together researchers, students and members of the wider scientific community, providing an excellent opportunity for discussion on recent advances in the theoretical description of graphene and other quantum materials.

CSSPNM extends its sincere thanks to Dr Jakovac for an engaging and insightful presentation and to everyone who attended the seminar.

A seminar entitled “Structural Heterogeneity in Lead Halide Perovskites across Spatial and Temporal Length Scales” was held on Wednesday, 13th May, at the Institute of Physics Belgrade and delivered by Dr Milos Dubajic from the Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom.

During the seminar, Dr Dubajic presented recent research on structure–property relationships in 3D bulk halide perovskites, with a particular focus on structural dynamics, correlated octahedral tilting, and fluctuating nanodomains. The presentation also introduced advanced 4D time-resolved hyperspectral photoluminescence imaging techniques used to investigate local structural fluctuations, nanoscale strain, and macroscopic material properties.

The seminar was organized within the HIP-2D-QM project, funded by the European Union through the Horizon Europe programme.

The Center for Solid State Physics and New Materials (CSSPNM) at the Institute of Physics Belgrade (IPB) organized a seminar titled “Raman Spectroscopy as a Tool for Studying Spin–Phonon Coupling in Multiferroic Nanomaterials,” delivered by Dr. Bojan Stojadinović (IPB).

The talk addressed spin–phonon interactions in nanostructured multiferroic and magnetic materials and highlighted the role of Raman spectroscopy as a sensitive method for detecting temperature-dependent shifts of optical phonon frequencies, particularly near magnetic phase transitions. These effects reflect changes in spin–spin correlations and allow the analysis of the strength of spin–phonon coupling.

The research includes materials such as BiFeO₃ and related magnetic oxides like rare-earth iron garnets, where interactions between the lattice and magnetic subsystems arise from strongly correlated d- and f-electrons.

The seminar was organized as part of the seminar series of the CSSPNM and within the HIP-2D-QM project, funded by the European Union through the Horizon Europe ERA Chair programme.

As part of the seminar series of the Center for Solid State Physics and New Materials, a seminar was held on February 6, 2026, at the Institute of Physics Belgrade, in the Dragan Popović Hall. Dr. Igor A. Pašti (University of Belgrade - Faculty of Physical Chemistry, Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts) delivered the lecture, entitled “Electronic Structure and Electrochromic Response of NiO”.

During the lecture, Dr. Pašti presented a theoretical approach based on DFT+U calculations. He analyzed the electronic structure and electrochromic response of Ni-deficient NiO. In particular, he showed that electrochromic changes do not result only from Ni²⁺/Ni³⁺ redox transformations. Instead, the occupation of polaronic and bipolaronic states also plays an important role. As a result, these states significantly affect the electronic structure and optical properties of NiO.

The seminar was organized within the activities of the Center for Solid State Physics and New Materials and as part of the HIP-2D-QM project, which is funded by the European Union through the Horizon Europe ERA Chair programme. Furthermore, the event contributed to ongoing efforts to strengthen research capacities in solid-state physics, electronic materials, and computational materials science at the Institute of Physics Belgrade.

The Institute of Physics Belgrade hosted a workshop titled “Financial Aspects of Horizon Europe Proposals”, organized within the HIP-2D-QM Horizon Europe project as part of its capacity-building activities. The workshop was delivered by Marija Šola Spasić and aimed to strengthen the competencies of researchers and administrative staff in preparing and managing Horizon Europe project proposals.

The session covered key Horizon Europe financial rules, the alignment of EU and national regulations, and personnel costs, with special focus on lump sum calls and practical aspects of budget preparation and implementation. The interactive format enabled participants to deepen their understanding of Horizon Europe funding schemes and enhance institutional readiness for future EU-funded projects.