Trends in neuromorphic devices and interfaces
Invited speakers
| Prof. Alexandru George Nemnes | University of Bucharest, Romania |
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| Dr. Athanasios Dimoulas | INN-Demokritos, Greece |
| Prof. Beatrice Radu | University of Bucharest, Romania |
| Dr. Brahim Dkhil | CentraleSupélec, CNRS, France |
| Dr. Dimitrios Pinotsis | City St George’s, University of London, UK |
| Prof. Erika Covi | Technical University of Munich, Germany |
| Prof. Heidemarie Krueger | Leibniz-Institute for Photonics Technologies (IPHT), Germany |
| Prof. Herbert Jaeger | University of Groningen, the Netherlands |
| Prof. Ilia Valov | Institute of Electrochemistry and Energy Systems, Bulgaria |
| Prof. Jean-Francois Dayen | University of Strasbourg, France |
| Prof. Jose Luis Contreras-Vidal | Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering University of Houston, USA |
| Prof. Romain Brette | Sorbonne University, INSERM, CNRS, France |
| Dr. Nikhil Garg | ETH Zurich, Switzerland |
| Dr. Simas Rackauskas | Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania |
| Prof. Martin Ziegler | Technische Universität Ilmenau, Ilmenau, Germany |
| Dr. Sabina Spiga | Istituto per la Microelettronica e Microsistemi (IMM-CNR), Italy |
Announcement
The workshop will focus on emerging concepts and technologies in neuromorphic and brain-inspired systems, including (but not limited to) artificial synapses, artificial neuromorphic networks, sensory integration in neuromorphic architectures, brain-machine and brain-computer interfaces, and parallelism in brain-inspired computation. The workshop aims to bring together researchers and specialists from Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Neurosciences, Biology, Engineering fostering interdisciplinary dialogue at the interface between materials, devices and computation. The interest will be not only on materials/architectures for new hardware devices and interfaces but will also address fundamental questions such as: “Is it the human brain a computer?” or “Is it the human brain a sophisticated quantum device?”. Both theoreticians and experimentalists are invited to present some of their latest results and to share their perspectives on the current progress and future directions of neuromorphic brain-inspired devices and computation paradigms.
The workshop will be held as a two-day event, from 2−3 June 2026, and will feature invited contributions and poster sessions only. The goal is to attract leading researchers in the field and to stimulate new collaborations, with the ultimate goal of initiating joint publications, research projects, and personnel exchanges.
The first list of confirmed invited speakers will be announced by the end of February 2026 and will be periodically updated.
Young researchers are invited to submit a one-page abstract (A4 format, Times New Roman, 12 pt, single-spaced, 2 cm margins, including figures and references) presenting their most recent findings on subjects connected to the workshop’s topic by March 1st, 2026. Accepted contributions will be presented in a poster session. Abstracts should be submitted to the organizers (pintilie@infim.ro; cristiana.dobre@infim.ro). Please note that we can only cover accommodation expenses for a limited number of young participants.
The workshop will take place at the National Institute of Materials Physics(NIMP), located in Măgurele, Romania. We hope that all participants will enjoy a stimulating scientific program and benefit from the expertise and experience of the invited speakers.
All participants, except invited speakers, are required to pay a registration fee of 150 EUR, which covers coffee breaks, lunches and workshop materials.
Sponsors opportunities – three sponsorship packages are available:
- 1500 lei – coffee breaks, lunches and advertising materials;
- 3000 lei – coffee breaks, lunches, advertising materials and a roll-up banner;
- 6000 lei – coffee breaks, lunches, advertising materials, roll-up banner and a short presentation related to the workshop topic.
Organized in collaboration with the Foundation „Culture and Physics at Magurele”
Chair:
Lucian Pintilie
Workshop secretaries:
Cristiana Dobre, Iuliana Chirica
Program
Abstract Book
OTETELEȘANU HALL, MĂGURELE, ROMANIA
The Oteteleșanu Hall in Măgurele has a storied past dating back to the 19th century (1843), when it was built by the influential Oteteleșanu family. Initially serving as their private residence, it underwent a significant transformation in 1894, becoming the esteemed “Ioan Oteteleșanu Institute for Girls” under the auspices of the Romanian Academy.
Across its existence, the Otetelesanu Hall has stood witness to the dynamic evolution of Romanian history, from periods of subjugation at the cross-roads of three Empires to the victorious pursuit of independence and modernization. During its journey, the hall has endured three major wars, the vicissitudes of Communism, and the arduous path back to Democracy, navigating through cycles of transformation, neglect, and revitalization. Through it all, the Oteteleșanu Hall has remained a steadfast symbol of resilience amidst political turmoil and societal shifts.
Following a decade of careful restoration overseen by NIMP, Oteteleșanu Hall has been rejuvenated as the headquarters of the Culture and Physics Foundation in Măgurele, the International Centre for Advanced Training and Research in Physics (CIFRA), and the DRIFMAT cluster.
Today, it serves as a prestigious venue for international events like IWMP, embodying both its historical scope and contemporary relevance while upholding its unwavering, 130-years-old commitment to education and scientific advancement.
In the present day, the Oteteleșanu Hall stands as a testament to the cultural legacy of Măgurele, offering a captivating window into the past while remaining an integral part of the local community vibrant present.
National Institute of Materials Physics
Established in 1949, the Institute of Physics of the Romanian Academy was founded by Horia Hulubei, a distinguished scientist renowned for his ground-breaking contributions to various fields of physics, including Raman, X-rays, Compton, atomic, and nuclear physics. Hulubei earned his PhD in Paris under the tutelage of Nobel Prize laureates Pierre Curie and Maria Skłodowska-Curie.
In 1956, the Institute underwent a division resulting in the formation of two separate entities: the Institute of Atomic Physics (IFA) in Măgurele & the Bucharest Institute of Physics (IFB), the latter led by the Acad. Prof. Eugen Bădărău. E. Bădărău, a prominent professor from Sankt Petersburg and Cernăuți Universities, played a pivotal role in advancing the Romanian school of physics, particularly in the study of electrical discharges in gases and plasma.
Relocating to Măgurele in 1974, the Institute experienced further transformation in 1977 with the amalgamation of laboratories from IFB and IFA, forming the Institute of Physics and Technology of Materials. In 1996 it was officially rebranded the National Institute of Materials Physics (NIMP) following a national accreditation process, subsequently re-accredited in 2008 and 2016.
Throughout its history, NIMP has been home to distinguished physicists such as Acad. Eugen Bădărău, Acad. Radu Grigorovici, Acad. Ioan Iovitz Popescu, Acad. Margareta Giurgea, Acad. Rodica Mănăila, or Acad. Vladimir Țopa.
Over the past fifty years, NIMP has emerged as a leading research institution in Romania, investing over 35 million EUR in a new laboratory building equipped with state-of-the-art research facilities and the restoration of the historic Oteteleșanu Hall. Internationally, NIMP has played a significant role as one of the founders of the Central European Research Infrastructure (C-ERIC) and as an associated member of the Francophone University Agency (AUF). Additionally, it hosts a UNESCO category 2 centre – the Centre for Advanced Training and Research in Physics (CIFRA).
Organizing committee
Chair:
Dr. Lucian Pintilie
Workshop secretaries:
Cristiana Dobre, Iuliana Chirica