ASEVA · ECM 147 · Madrid 2026
ASEVA 2026

Science and Technology of Vacuum
for a Sustainable Future

In conjunction with the IUVSTA Executive Council Meeting (ECM 147)

11 September 2026
IFQ CSIC — C/ Serrano 119, Madrid
Hybrid Event
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Plenary lecture

Franz Faupel

Emeritus Professor, Chair for Multicomponent Materials, Christian-Albrechts University at Kiel

About the Conference

Vacuum Science in Service of a Sustainable World

The Spanish Vacuum Society (ASEVA – Asociación Española de Vacío y sus Aplicaciones) is pleased to present a thematic conference dedicated to sustainability as a strategic pillar in the technical and technological development of vacuum systems.

This focus reflects the growing importance of sustainability across science and technology, acknowledging that future progress in vacuum science and related fields must increasingly align with sustainable practices and global environmental goals.

The event is held in conjunction with the IUVSTA Executive Council Meeting (ECM 147), reinforcing its international scope and significance within the global vacuum science community.

Scientific Programme

Key Topics

Catalysis and synthesis of organic precursors and energy carriers
CO₂ capture and conversion
Hydrogen technologies
Advanced solar cells
Magnetic materials and superconductivity
Vacuum-based characterization techniques and large-scale scientific infrastructures
Scientific Programme

Workshop Programme

Friday, 11 September 2026

IFQ CSIC — C/ Serrano 119, Madrid · Hybrid

10:15–11:00
Registration
Registration
11:00–11:05
Welcome
R. Nevshupa
11:05–11:20
Institutional presentation
N. Schalk
11:20–12:20
Plenary · P1
“Sustainability crisis and our responsibility as scientific community”
F. Faupel — Christian-Albrechts University at Kiel
12:20–12:40
O1 · “Imaging Ferromagnetic and Antiferromagnetic Domains in Synchrotron-based Laboratories”
O. Rodríguez
12:40–13:00
O2 · “Green hydrogen production via water splitting using SrFe0.9Mo0.1O3-δ perovskite as catalyst”
G. Anemone
13:00–14:30
Break
Lunch
14:30–14:50
O3 · “NV color centers in diamond”
A. Silva
14:50–15:10
O4 · “Efficiency of Plasma-based CO2 Conversion”
D. Hegemann
15:10–15:30
O5 · “Development of Sustainable Carbon Quantum Dot Platforms: From Synthesis to Applications”
J. Souk
15:30–16:20
Coffee break · Posters
Coffee break & Poster session
  • P1 — A. Contrera Payares: “Sm doping as a strategy to modulate reducibility and reactivity in CeO2/Ru (0001)”
  • P2 — R. Nevshupa: “Application of Mass Spectrometry for Studying Highly Dynamic Gas Emissions”
  • P3 — R. Pérez: “MAD-SURF: a general machine-learning interatomic potential for molecular adsorption on coinage metal surfaces”
  • P4 — P. Lustemberg: “Isolated Pd Sites at PdAu/CeO2 Alloy/Oxide Interfaces for Selective Methane-to-Methanol Conversion with Water”
  • P5 — M. Manso: “MW plasma processing of solar active black titania photocatalyst for drug degradation in water”
  • P6 — T. Costa: “Reactive milling of calcite (CaCO3) under different gaseous environment”
  • P7 — E. Muñoz Cortes: “Tribochemical Activation of Hydrides for Sustainable Energy Applications”
16:20–16:35
O6 · “Defect and interface engineering of atomic-layer-deposited reducible oxides: from in-situ studies to functional devices”
C. Morales — Early Career Researcher (ECR 1)
16:35–16:50
O7 · “ReMade@ARI: Leveraging Ion Beam Techniques for a Sustainable and Resilient Future”
A. Maurice — Early Career Researcher (ECR 2)
16:50–17:05
O8 · “Electronic and geometric structure of brookite TiO2 (100) single-crystal surface”
V. Subiela — Early Career Researcher (ECR 3)
17:05–17:20
O9 · “Samarium-Driven Vacancy Engineering in CeO2/Ru(0001) Inverse Catalysts”
R. Sánchez — Early Career Researcher (ECR 4)
17:20–17:35
O10 · “Descriptor-Resolved Insights into Metallic Phthalocyanines as Model Single-Atom Catalysts”
G. Tajuelo — Early Career Researcher (ECR 5)
17:35–18:35
Round Table
“Entrepreneurship Challenges and Perspectives of Sustainable Transition”
Moderators / participants: Rubén Pérez, Ana Borrás and Miguel Manso · with Industry
18:35–18:40
Host remarks
18:40–20:30
Social
Guided walking tour of historic Madrid
20:30–22:00
Social
Workshop Dinner — old town

O = oral contribution · P = poster · ECR = Early Career Researcher session. Programme subject to change.

Special Recognition

Young Researcher Award

Session for Early-Stage Researchers (up to 35 years old)

A dedicated session will be organized to provide a platform for young researchers to showcase emerging talent and innovative research. ASEVA will award a prize for the best Young Researcher presentation, celebrating excellence at the frontier of vacuum science.

Call for Abstracts

Submit Your Abstract

We invite contributions from researchers and professionals working in vacuum science and related fields. Please submit your abstract (maximum 300 words) to ASEVA before the deadline.

Submission deadline: 25 June 2026 · Extended to 13 July 2026
Abstracts must be submitted by email to ASEVA
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Registration

Choose Your Participation

ASEVA Workshop (September 11)

€65

Workshop only registration

  • Workshop registration
  • Coffee breaks
  • Lunch

Workshop + Dinner (September 11)

€120

Workshop with dinner included

  • Workshop registration
  • Coffee breaks
  • Lunch
  • Guided walking tour of historic Madrid
  • Workshop dinner
Recommended

Workshop + ECM 147 (September 11-13)

€280

Full event access

  • ASEVA Workshop registration
  • ECM 147 registration
  • Coffee breaks
  • Three Lunches (September 11, 12 and 13)
  • Dinner (September 12)
  • Guided walking tour of historic Madrid
  • Workshop dinner (September 11)

ECM 147 only (September 12-13)

€255

ECM-147 meeting only

  • ECM-147 registration
  • Hybrid conference facilities
  • Coffee breaks
  • Two Lunches (September 12 and 13)
  • Dinner (September 12)
Registration deadline: 24 August 2026 — Complete the registration form and proceed to payment by bank transfer.
Payment

Bank Transfer Details

Payment must be made by bank transfer to the following account. Please include your full name and institution as the transfer reference.

Field Details
Bank Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. (BBVA)
Bank Address C/ López de Hoyos, 138 — 28002 Madrid
IBAN ES58 0182 4018 1800 0011 0182
SWIFT / BIC BBVAESMMXXX
Social Activities

Workshop Dinner

11 September 2026 — 20:30 h

The Workshop Dinner will take place in the old town on the evening of 11 September 2026, following the guided walking tour of historic Madrid (18:40–20:30). Participants wishing to attend are kindly requested to select this option during registration and pay the corresponding fee. The dinner is not included in the standard Workshop registration (€65).

Organisation

Committees

Scientific Committee

  • A. Borras · ICMS-CSIC
  • G. Ceballos · ICN2
  • C. Rogero · CFM-CSIC-EHU

Organizing Committee

  • R. Nevshupa Kasatkin · IETCC-CSIC
  • J.R. Ares Fernández · UAM
  • G. García López · CMAM-UAM
  • L. Martínez Orellana · ICMM-CSIC

Ready to Join Us in Madrid?

Register before 24 August 2026 and be part of this international gathering of vacuum science researchers.

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Questions? Contact us at info@aseva.es