Characterization of Modern Materials for Energy Storage: Intensive Learning Opportunity | ENHANCE+ Innovative Learning Campus

About

Official Programme Affiliation: Intensive Learning Opportunity is implemented within the framework of the ENHANCE+ European University of Technology Alliance and supported by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA).

Program is designed for ambitious Master students, PhD candidates and Early Stage Researchers who want hands-on experience with state-of-the-art material characterization techniques used in modern energy technologies.

Why Join?
Intensive Learning Opportunity combines strong theoretical foundations with practical laboratory experience. You will work with advanced analytical methods widely used in cutting-edge research and industry, developing skills that directly support your thesis work and future career.

Key Techniques You Will Master:
• Rheology – flow and deformation studies of advanced materials
• FTIR & Raman spectroscopy – structural and chemical analysis
• Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) – performance and stability evaluation

Learning Format:
Blended learning format combining an online theoretical introduction with an intensive on-site laboratory program.

Who Should Apply?
✔ Master’s students
✔ PhD candidates and Early-stage researchers

No strict prerequisites required.

Key Facts:
• Workload: 3 ECTS
• EQF Level: 7-8
• Language of instruction: English
• Assessment: written reports and presentation of results
• Participation: blended (online lecture + on-site laboratories and tutorials)

Important Dates:
Edition I: Virtual: 13–17 April 2026 On-site: 20–25 April 2026
Edition II: Virtual: 22–26 June 2026 On-site: 29 June – 4 July 2026

How to Apply?
Application period: 05 February 2026 – 05 March 2026
Apply online via the application form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=nCJQO3jNiEWbz5e3Yp4vD8SP2b2Zj2VGlH-YHzB0AKxUODJBRllMV1pIQ1BHVzBaNlVKUTRNQlRSWS4u

Participation Conditions and Financial Support:
Participation in the learning opportunity is free of charge for all admitted participants.

Within the framework of ENHANCE+ and NAWA support mechanisms, qualified participants outside WUT are entitled to receive a lump-sum grant intended to partially cover travel and subsistence (accommodation and living) costs related to the on-site component of the program. The amount and conditions of the lump sum will be communicated to selected participants in accordance with applicable ENHANCE+ and NAWA regulations.

Admission and Number of Places: Admission is competitive. The number of available places is limited to 15 participants per edition

Course leader

Anna Krztoń-Maziopa

Target group

This program is designed for motivated Master Students, PhD students and Early Stage Researchers who want to strengthen both their theoretical understanding and practical laboratory skills using state-of-the-art analytical techniques.
Hosted by Warsaw University of Technology, Faculty of Chemistry
Learning opportunity combines expert-led instruction with hands-on experimentation in a dynamic academic environment.
Candidates are invited to join an intensive, international learning opportunity focused on the characterization of modern materials used in energy storage and generation systems to explore advanced materials for energy technologies

Course aim

Participants will gain in-depth knowledge and practical experience in: understanding flow and deformation behavior of advanced materials, spectroscopic insight into structure and chemical features of polymer and gel electrolytes, analysis of electrochemical performance and stability of advanced energy materials.
Through lectures, tutorials, and laboratory sessions, you will learn how to:
- Select appropriate analytical techniques for different material systems
- Design measurement protocols and validate experimental data
- Interpret complex datasets relevant to real-world research and industrial applications