About the Workshop

The I Workshop on Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (STM) will take place on October 29–30, 2026, at the Brazilian Center for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM), in Campinas, Brazil. 

This first edition aims to bring together the Brazilian scientific community working with Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (STM). The workshop will provide space for scientific exchange, discussion of recent advances, and networking among researchers, students, and technical staff from different institutions. 

The event will feature invited lectures from leading national and international researchers, oral and poster presentations from the community, and opportunities for interaction among participants. In addition, attendees will have the chance to learn about the experimental capabilities available at CNPEM, including the STM infrastructure of the In-Situ Growth Laboratory (LCIS) at LNNano. 

Objectives

The workshop aims to:

  • Bring together the Brazilian STM community
  • Foster national and international scientific collaborations
  • Promote the exchange of knowledge and experiences in surface science and related fields
  • Present recent advances, challenges, and emerging opportunities in STM research
  • Encourage future use of CNPEM facilities by the scientific community

Scientific Activities

The program will include:

  • Invited lectures by internationally recognized researchers
  • Contributed oral presentations
  • Poster sessions
  • Scientific discussions and networking opportunities
  • Presentations and visits to selected laboratories and facilities on the CNPEM campus

Target Audience

  • Researchers and faculty members working in STM, SPM, and surface science
  • Graduate students in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering, and related areas
  • Advanced undergraduate students involved in research projects related to surfaces, nanoscience, thin films, and nanotechnology
  • Professionals interested in advanced characterization techniques at the nanoscale

Important dates

Registration opens 05 August, 2026
Registration closes 25 August, 2026
Notification of selected participants from 15 September, 2026
I Workshop on Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (STM) 29 – 30 October, 2026

General Information

  • The workshop is free of charge and will include invited lectures, plenary talks, contributed presentations, and a poster session.
  • Lunch and coffee breaks will be provided, but no travel or accommodation support will be available.
  • Participants will be selected according to the established criteria.
  • The organizing committee does not publish ranking lists and reserves the right to evaluate exceptional cases individually.

Free in-person event with limited spots.

Lunch will be provided free of charge at the CNPEM restaurant.

CNPEM is committed to reducing plastic consumption across its campus. We encourage visitors to bring their own reusable water bottles and/or mugs.

Participants Selection Criteria

  • Demonstrated experience with SPM and/or STM techniques through previous research activities or experimental work; 
  • Priority given to graduate students in Physics, Materials Science and Engineering, Chemistry, Engineering Physics, and related fields; 
  • Consideration of undergraduate students in advanced stages of their studies who are involved in research projects related to surface science; 
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion, seeking representation from different regions of Brazil and promoting gender balance among participants. 

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