Electro-Summer 2026

Understanding electrified interfaces under realistic and dynamically evolving conditions is one of the central challenges in modern electrochemistry. The “Electro-Summer 2026” summer school is designed to provide young researchers with a solid conceptual and practical foundation in in situ and operando monitoring of electrochemical systems, with a particular focus on time-resolved electrochemical methods, spectroscopic techniques, and advanced electrode materials.

The programme combines lectures and hands-on workshops to help participants interpret complex data and design experiments that capture real interfacial processes. The school is Hosted by Gdańsk University of Technology, one of the leading technical universities in Central Europe, with strong expertise in electrochemistry, materials science and advanced interfaces. It is organised as a satellite event preceding the 43rd Topical Meeting of the International Society of Electrochemistry, creating a natural opportunity for participants to engage with the broader electrochemical community.

We invite MSc students, PhD candidates, and early-career researchers interested in fundamental electrochemistry, advanced interfaces, and data-driven experimental approaches. Participation is free of charge and will be limited to a small number of motivated participants, ensuring an interactive and mentoring-oriented atmosphere and fostering international networking among emerging researchers in the field.

Programme overview:

Day 1: Time-resolved impedimetric methods

The first day will focus on electrochemical approaches for studying dynamically evolving systems. Particular attention will be given to impedance-based techniques, including time-resolved and non-stationary measurements, as well as strategies for extracting mechanistic information from complex responses. Workshops will address impedance analysis, distribution of relaxation times, and experimental design for operando studies.

Day 2: Spectroscopic insight into electrified interfaces

The second day will address the role of surface- and interface-sensitive spectroscopic methods in electrochemistry. The programme will include an overview of operando and in situ Raman spectroscopy, as well as related techniques. Workshops will focus on combining electrochemical and spectroscopic datasets and critically evaluating the reliability of mechanistic conclusions.

Day 3: Advanced carbon-based electrodes and monitoring of complex interfaces

The final day will focus on the role of electrode materials in controlling and monitoring electrochemical interfaces. Emphasis will be placed on nanostructured carbon-based electrodes, including boron-doped diamond, and laser-processed or additive manufacturing approaches. Workshops will explore experimental strategies for studying diverse interfaces and dealing with challenges such as drift, fouling, and long-term reproducibility.

After completing the school, participants will be able to:

·      understand the dynamic nature of electrified interfaces and the limitations of steady-state electrochemical approaches,

·      design electrochemical experiments for nonstationary systems, evolving in time,

·      select appropriate operando and in situ monitoring strategies for their research problems,

·      interpret impedance and time-resolved electrochemical data in complex systems,

·      combine electrochemical, spectroscopic, and multivariate data analysis approaches,

·      critically evaluate the reliability and limitations of experimental results,

·      translate fundamental interfacial knowledge into sensing, bioelectrochemistry, and energy-related applications,

·      discuss their own research challenges and experimental strategies with experts and peers.

The school is intended primarily for PhD and MSc students, but motivated early-career researchers are also welcome. Applicants should have a basic background in electrochemistry and materials science or nanotechnology. Prior experience with electrochemical techniques is recommended but not strictly required.

The programme will include approximately:

·      approx. 6 hours of lectures, covering fundamental concepts, methodologies, and field advancements

·      approx. 18 hours of interactive workshops, focused on data analysis, experimental strategies, and interpretation of complex electrochemical and spectroscopic measurements

·      a poster and networking session 3 hours, providing opportunities for scientific exchange, mentoring, and discussion with speakers and participants.

The two-level mutual trust-based quality assurance scheme has been adopted:

• at the university level: Gdansk Tech has applied its internal quality assurance procedures and structures to the proposal of Electro-Summer 2026 it submitted to ENHANCE and to its implementation - the related learning activities,
• at the Alliance level: the body composed of Education Officers has made decisions regarding the inclusion of Electro-Summer 2026 proposed by Gdansk Tech to the Innovative Learning Campus part of the joint ENHANCE educational offer, based on the compliance with the formal requirements and ENHANCE goals.

Detailed schedule of classes will be announced later

Successful completion of the school requires active participation in lectures and workshops, as well as submission of short reports, focused on data interpretation, experimental design, and critical analysis of the studied systems.

Due to the interactive format and limited number of participants, admission to the school is competitive. Applications will be evaluated based on:

·      academic background and CV,

·      relevance of the applicant’s research to electrochemistry and electrified interfaces,

·      demonstrated motivation and interest in operando and in situ methodologies,

·      presence of the applicant at the 43^rd Topical Meeting of the International Society of Electrochemistry

·      diversity of research topics and geographical representation.

This summer school is a second edition of the series of our events focused on electrochemistry. The first edition of this summer school, “Electro-Summer 2025”, was organised in September 2025 as a Polish–Brazilian hybrid summer event dedicated to the latest advancements in additive manufacturing applied to electrochemistry and electroanalysis. Cutting-edge 3D printing solutions were presented by leading experts across two continents. Details can be found here: https://pg.edu.pl/en/news/2025-07/electro-summer-2025-where-additive-manufacturing-empowers

This year, the summer school is organised as a satellite event of an international scientific conference: 43rd Topical Meeting of the International Society of Electrochemistry.

Thanks to the Excellence Initiative - Research University national funding, Gdańsk Tech invites 9 PhD candidates from the ENHANCE alliance to participate in this conference free of charge (conference fee and accommodation will be covered by Gdańsk Tech). If you are interested in this opportunity please contact us at justyna.lubosna@pg.edu.pl

Advanced Materials Center of Gdańsk University of Technology

This summer school is a second edition of the series of our events focused on electrochemistry. The first edition of this summer school, “Electro-Summer 2025”, was organised in September 2025 as a Polish–Brazilian hybrid summer event dedicated to the latest advancements in additive manufacturing applied to electrochemistry and electroanalysis. Cutting-edge 3D printing solutions were presented by leading experts across two continents. Details can be found here: https://pg.edu.pl/en/news/2025-07/electro-summer-2025-where-additive-manufacturing-empowers

This year, the summer school is organised as a satellite event of an international scientific conference: 43rd Topical Meeting of the International Society of Electrochemistry.

Thanks to the Excellence Initiative - Research University national funding, Gdańsk Tech invites 9 PhD candidates from the ENHANCE alliance to participate in this conference free of charge (conference fee and accommodation will be covered by Gdańsk Tech). If you are interested in this opportunity please contact us at justyna.lubosna@pg.edu.pl