Welcome to ECOSS 38

We are pleased to invite you to participate in the 38th European Conference on Surface Science (ECOSS-38) which will be held from 24 Aug - 29 Aug 2025 in Braga, Portugal, organised by the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Porto.

ECOSS is a well-established annual meeting directed jointly by the Surface Science Division of the International Union for Vacuum Science, Technique and Applications (IUVSTA) and the Surface and Interface Section of the European Physical Society (EPS).

The conference provides an excellent opportunity for scientists, researchers and engineers from across Europe and from all over the world, working in academia, national labs and industry, to meet and discuss the latest advances in the physics and chemistry of surfaces, along with their industrial applications. Furthermore, it is a forum to discuss the progress of surface science in related innovation fields such as heterogeneous catalysis, organic molecular nano-architectures, two-dimensional materials and graphene, nanoelectronics, bio-nanoscience and functional and energy materials, etc., studied both using theoretical and experimental methods.

This five-day event will take place in the beautiful historic city of Braga, in the Minho region of Northern Portugal. Situated approximately an hour from Porto International Airport, Braga offers a unique blend of ancient culture, charm and modern amenities. The event will bring together leading experts, scientists and engineers at all stages of their careers and research students for a series of stimulating presentations and in-depth discussions, exploring the latest advancements and emerging trends across the entire spectrum of IUVSTA topics.

Previous editions of the ECOSS conference took place at the Harrogate Convention Centre, Harrogate, UK (Conference Chair: Professor Martin McCoustra, ECOSS-37) and at the Vienna House, Łódź, Poland (Conference Chair: Professor Paweł Kowalczyk, ECOSS-36).