FunGlass at GLASS LYON 2026
The 18th European Society of Glass Conference and the Annual Meeting of the International Commission on Glass were successfully held on April 13–17, 2026, in Lyon. The event was organized by the French Glass Society (USTV) and brought together leading scientists, researchers, and industry experts from around the world.
The ICG Annual Meeting serves as a key platform for discussing the latest advancements and innovations in glass science and technology. At the same time, the European Society of Glass Conference represents the largest gathering in Europe dedicated to glass research, focusing on improving the quality and performance of glass products across a wide range of applications.
Our institution was proudly represented by five members, contributing to several thematic sections:
SECTION: A Sustainable Material
- Jozef Kraxner, PhD., also a member of the ESG Advisory Committee, presented:
“Characterization of prepared 3D objects in borosilicate glass using a laser-based additive manufacturing process”
SECTION: Optical Properties and Photonics
- PhD student Badar Khan presented:
“Preparation, crystallization kinetics, and optical temperature sensing properties of Er³⁺ and Tm³⁺ doped oxyfluoride glass and glass-ceramics containing KErF₄, KTmF₄, and KZnF₃ crystals” - Prof. José Joaquín Velázquez García, PhD. presented:
“Tailoring multifunctional properties through controlled synthesis of Gd- and Mn-doped zinc tungstate glass-ceramics”
SECTION: Glass for Health Care and Medical Applications
- Zuzana Neščáková, PhD. presented:
“Light-driven bioactive systems for antimicrobial and regenerative therapies” - Hana Kaňková, PhD. presented:
“Targeted incorporation of phosphorus into mesoporous bioactive glasses preparation by evaporation-induced self-assembly method”
Participation of Hana and Zuzana was also supported by the Slovak Recovery Plan project under grant agreement No. 09I01-03-V04-00040/2024/VA (Project acronym: BioChemBalance). They actively contributed to dissemination activities, sharing project results and strengthening collaboration within the international scientific community. We are grateful for the support provided through this project, which has enabled valuable research opportunities and meaningful connections across the field.
We extend our sincere thanks to the organizers for providing an excellent platform to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and strengthen collaboration within the glass science community.
