Programme
Workshop Programme
14th International LIPSS Workshop
November 4-6, 2026
Laser-induced Periodic Surface Structure
ABOUT THE LIPSS WORKSHOP 2026 IN JENA
Surface texturing and structuring of materials at the micro- and nanoscale continues to attract strong interest for advanced technologies and practical applications in fields such as optics, energy harvesting, functional surfaces, medicine, and biological systems. Laser-induced Periodic Surface Structures (LIPSS) play a central role in this development, enabling controlled micro- and nanostructuring of a wide range of materials including metals, semiconductors, glass, polymers, and ceramics. The steadily increasing number of scientific publications highlights the growing relevance and dynamic progress of this field of research worldwide.
We are pleased to announce the 14th International LIPSS Workshop 2026, which will be hosted from November 4–6, 2026 at Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Germany. The workshop continues a long-standing and successful series of meetings held at leading research institutions across Europe, including Heraklion, Twente, Madrid, Berlin, Saint-Étienne, Ljubljana, Leipzig, and Orléans. Building on this tradition, the Jena edition will once again bring together the international LIPSS community to exchange ideas and discuss recent advances.
Jena provides a particularly inspiring setting for this event, as it is historically associated with pioneers of modern optics and materials science such as Ernst Abbe, Carl Zeiss, and Otto Schott. This unique scientific heritage, combined with a strong contemporary research landscape, offers an ideal environment for fruitful discussions and collaboration.
SCOPE AND OBJECTIVES
The LIPSS Workshop 2026 will focus on recent progress in the understanding and application of LIPSS, covering both fundamental and applied aspects. Topics include, but are not limited to:
- Experimental studies of LIPSS formation on various materials
- Theoretical approaches, simulations, and modelling of structure formation mechanisms
- Advances in laser processing techniques, from short to ultra-short pulse regimes
- Functionalization of surfaces and real-world applications
- Scaling strategies and large-area processing
- Industrial perspectives and implementation
- AI and machine learning for analysis, modelling, and optimization of LIPSS formation
The workshop aims to foster in-depth scientific exchange in a focused and interactive format, encouraging open discussions on current challenges and future directions in the field.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
The workshop is intended for researchers, scientists, and students working on LIPSS and related topics in universities, research centers, and industry worldwide. A particular emphasis of the 2026 edition will be placed on early-career researchers.
PhD students and young scientists will be explicitly encouraged to participate and actively contribute. Special attention will be given to supporting female researchers, with dedicated opportunities for discussion, presentation, and networking. These efforts aim to strengthen knowledge transfer and facilitate the integration of young researchers into the international LIPSS community.
The workshop will take place in person to ensure maximum interaction and exchange among participants.
