We are excited to announce SparkNano’s will be present at the prestigious AVS 71st International Symposium & Exhibition, taking place in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, from September 21 – September 26, 2025. SparkNano’s CTO, Dr. Paul Poodt, has been invited as moderator in the Thin Film Division, Session TF1-MoM on the “Fundamentals of Thin Films I”.
Explore breakthroughs at AVS 71
The AVS International Symposium & Exhibition is a globally recognized forum for cutting-edge research in materials, interfaces, and processing. Now in its 71st year, AVS 71 will bring together scientists, technologists, and industry leaders from across academia, government, and the private sector. The event offers a unique opportunity to explore breakthroughs across a wide range of disciplines, including nanotechnology, thin films, surface science, and vacuum technologies. With a packed program of plenary sessions, technical symposia, tutorials, and an extensive exhibition, AVS 71 serves as a critical hub for collaboration and innovation.
Moderating Thin Film Division, Session TF1-MoM on the “Fundamentals of Thin Films I
SparkNano’s CTO, Dr. Paul Poodt, will moderate the Thin Film Division, Session TF1-MoM on the “Fundamentals of Thin Films I” September 22nd. With over 15 years of experience in thin-film technology, Dr. Paul Poodt is a leading expert in spatial Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD). He holds a Ph.D. in Physics from Radboud University Nijmegen and is the author of 13 patents in the field. He played a key role in developing scalable ALD processes at TNO and has driven innovation from research to industrial applications from pilot machines to Roll-to-Roll systems. Currently he is CTO at SparkNano, the leading OEM in spatial ALD and part-time Associate Professor at Eindhoven University of Technology. Discover the publications of Dr. Paul Poodt. We are looking forward to meeting you all in Charlotte, USA. Find more details through the AVS 71 program below.

Date: September 21-26
Location: Charlotte, NC ,USA
Find the program schedule for more details: program AVS 71.

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