The IEEE NPSS Prague EduCom International Summer School (PEISS) 2025 concluded successfully earlier this month, bringing together a new generation of promising researchers in the fields of nuclear and plasma sciences. Held from June 30 to July 11 at our partner Institute of Experimental and Applied Physics (IEAP), Czech Technical University in Prague, the event offered eight days of intensive scientific training and global collaboration.
Organized by the IEEE Nuclear and Plasma Sciences Society (NPSS), PEISS 2025 focused on advanced topics in nuclear radiation instrumentation, radiation measurements, statistical data analysis, and the integration of artificial intelligence in both fundamental physics and nuclear medical sciences. The program combined lectures, hands-on experiments, and collaborative workshops led by international experts and researchers.
This year’s edition welcomed a diverse cohort of students and young professionals from across the globe, reflecting the growing international interest in nuclear technologies and their medical applications. Among them were three Azerbaijani students, whose participation was made possible through the Nuclear Research Department of the Innovation and Digital Development Agency (IDDA) and the Institute of Radiation Problems, our partner, under the framework of two international collaborative projects: INNMEDSCAN and DETMED.
Participants engaged in a highly interdisciplinary curriculum designed to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical implementation in emerging technologies. In addition to technical training, the summer school served as a dynamic platform for networking and establishing future research partnerships.
The success of this year’s program underscores the importance of international collaboration and continued investment in scientific education and capacity-building. As global demand for expertise in radiation sciences and nuclear medicine continues to grow, initiatives like PEISS remain critical in cultivating the next generation of scientific leaders.
DETMED and INNMEDSCAN are projects funded by the European Commission Executive Research Agency, and coordinated by Professor Sergiy and Svitlana Lyubchyk of Lusófona University, respectively.
DETMED and INNMEDSCAN are projects funded by the European Commission Executive Research Agency, and coordinated by Professor Sergiy and Svitlana Lyubchyk of Lusófona University, respectively.