As part of the Advances in Solid State Physics and New Materials conference, held from May 19 to 23, 2025, in Belgrade, the HIP-2D-QM project co-organized a dedicated workshop titled “Research Opportunities at Large-Scale User Facilities.”

Chaired by Dr. Emil Božin (Institute of Physics Belgrade) and Dr. Dušan Božanić (Vinča Institute of Nuclear Sciences), the workshop provided a platform for researchers to explore access to advanced research infrastructures. Topics included neutron and synchrotron beamlines, proposal writing strategies, and emerging techniques in materials characterization.

The session featured contributions from representatives of major European facilities, including the European Spallation Source (ESS), ISIS Neutron and Muon Source, and MAX IV Laboratory. Discussions highlighted the importance of international collaboration and the role of large-scale facilities in advancing quantum materials research.

The workshop was organized in cooperation with the H2020 project NEPHEWS, strengthening the link between Western Balkans institutions and European large-scale research infrastructures.

This activity aligns with the HIP-2D-QM project’s goals to enhance research excellence, foster strategic networking, and promote access to world-class user facilities within the European Research Area.