Papers: 

S. Piskunov and R. I. Eglitis, First principles hybrid DFT calculations of BaTiO3/SrTiO3 (001) interface, Solid State Ionics 274, 29-33 (2015) 

D. Gryaznov, S. Baumann, E. A. Kotomin and R. Merkle, A Comparison of Permeation Measurements and Hybrid Density-Functional Calculations on Oxygen Vacancy Transport in Complex Perovskite Oxides, Journal of Physical Chemistry C 118, 29542-29553 (2014) .

M. Arrigoni, E. A. Kotomin, D. Gryaznov, J. Maier, Confinement effects for the F centers in ultrathin films of BaZrO3, Phys. Stat. Sol. B 252, 139-143 (2015)

E. Elsts, U. Rogulis, K. Bulindzs, K. Smits, A. Zolotarjovs, L. Trinkler, K. Kundzins, Studies of radiation defects in cerium, europium and terbium activated oxyfluoride glasses and glass ceramics,  Optical Materials  (2015), pp. 90-93, doi: 10.1016/j.optmat.2014.10.042

A. Linarts, I. Barons, M. Knite, The dependence of Piezoresistivity of Elastomer/Nanostructured Carbon Composites on Dynamic Mechanical Load Frequency, ICINCO 2014, 11th International Conference on Informatics in Control, Automation and Robotics, Proceedings, Vol. 1, Vienna, Austria, 1-3 September, 2014, pages 416-420.

V. Dimza, L. Kundzina, M. Kundzins, K. Kundzins, A. Plaude, M. Livins, M. Antonova, Aging and Memory effects in Electro-optical PLZT 8/65/35 Ceramics Modified with 3d Transitionn-metal Ions, Ferroelectrics, 2014, submitted.

I. Karbovnyk, P. Savchyn, A. Huczko, M. C. Guidi, C. Mirri, A.I. Popov, FTIR studies of silicon carbide 1D nanostructures, Defect and Diffusion Forum, 2014, submitted.

R. I. Eglitis, Ab initio calculations of SrTiO3, BaTiO3, PbTiO3, CaTiO3, SrZrO3, PbZrO3 and BaZrO3 (001), (011) and (111) surfaces as well as F centers, polarons, KTN solid solutions and Nb impurities therein, Int. J. Mod. Phys. B 28, 1430009 (2014). 

H. Shi, R. Jia, and R. I. Eglitis, First-principles simulations of H centers in CaF2, Computational Materials Science 89, 247-256 (2014). 

Conference Abstracts:

R. I. Eglitis, Towards a practical rechargeable 5 V Li ion battery, E-MRS Fall Meeting, Warsaw, Poland, September 15-19, 2014, Abstract: S9.1.

R. I. Eglitis, Point defects and surfaces in perovskite structured oxides, E-MRS Fall Meeting, Warsaw, Poland, September 15-19, 2014. (Ielūgtais referāts), Abstract: D13.1.

R. I. Eglitis, H. Shi and R. Jia, Ab initio calculations of F, R, bulk and surface H centers, as well as hydroxyl impurities in CaF2, BaF2 and SrF2, E-MRS Fall Meeting, Warsaw, Poland, September 15-19, 2014, Abstract: K2.6.

I. Karbovnyk, P. Savchyn, A. Huczko, M.C. Guidi, C. Mirri, A.I. Popov, FTIR studies of silicon carbide 1D nanostructures, 10th European Conference on Silicon carbide and Related Materials-ECSCRM 2014, Grenoble, France, September 21-25, 2014. Poster Presentation: MO-P-39.

I. Bolesta, I. Karbovnyk, I. Rovetsky, S. Velgosh, I. Kityk, A.I. Popov, Effects of long term annealing on the nanostructures formed in CdI2 crystals. Symposium RCBJSF-2014-FMNT, Riga, Latvia, P. 180.

V. Savchyn, C. Balasubramanian, A. Moskina, I. Karbovnyk, A.I. Popov, Cathodoluminescence studies of nanostructured AlN and AlN/CsI. Symposium RCBJSF-2014-FMNT, Riga, Latvia. P313.

A.I. Popov, A. Lushchik, Ch. Lushchik and E.A. Kotomin, Analysis of Exciton Mechanism of Defect Formation in Insulating Materials-Generalization of Rabin-Klick diagram for a whole family of alkali halides, Symposium RCBJSF-2014-FMNT, Riga, Latvia, P.333.

J. Hodakovska and J. Kleperis, Composite Organic-Inorganic Membranes for Fuell Cells, Symposium RCBJSF-2014-FMNT, Riga, Latvia, Sept. 29 – Oct. 2, 2014, F-150.

V.Dimza, L.Kundzina, M.Kundzins, K.Kundzins, A.Plaude, M.Livins, M.Antonova , Aging and Memory Effects in Electro-optical PLZT 8/65/35 Ceramics Modified with 3d Transition-metal Ions, Symposium RCBJSF-2014-FMNT, Riga, Latvia, Sept. 29 – Oct. 2, 2014, R-63.

V. Korsaks, B. Berzina, Hexagonal Boron Nitride Luminescence Intensity Dependent on Ambient Vacuum Level, RCBJSF-2014-FMNT, Riga, Latvia, September 29 – October 2, Abstract: F-130.

D. Gryaznov, First principles calculations on oxygen vacancy behaviour in Sr-doped complex perovskites for permeation membranes and solid oxide fuel cells, E-MRS Fall Meeting, Warsaw, Poland, September 15-19, 2014, Abstract: A5.21.

E. Elsts, G. Krieke, U. Rogulis, K. Smits, R. Ignatans, A. Sarakovskis "Luminescence of terbium activated NaLaF4 in oxyfluoride ceramics", FM&NT, Riga, Latvia, F -122, 387 lpp.

U, Rogulis, I. Brice, E. Elsts, J. Grube, D. Millers, "Luminescence of Eu Ions in Oxyfluoride Glasses and Glass-Ceramics", FM&NT, Riga, Latvia, F-117, 382 lpp.

R. Eglitis, Towards a practical rechargeable 5 V Li ion battery, Symposium RCBJSF-2014-FMNT, Riga, Latvia, Sept. 29 – Oct. 2, 2014, Or-10.

R.I. Eglitis, First principles calculations of the diffusion and aggregation of F centers, as well as bulk and nano-surface H centers in CaF2, BaF2 and SrF2, Symposium RCBJSF-2014-FMNT, Riga, Latvia, Sept. 29 – Oct. 2, 2014, Abstract: R-5.

R.I. Eglitis, First principles calculations of SrTiO3, BaTiO3, PbTiO3 and CaTiO3 (001), (011) and (111) surfaces, Symposium RCBJSF-2014-FMNT, Riga, Latvia, Sept. 29 – Oct. 2, 2014, Abstract: R-6.

A. Linarts, I. Barons and M. Knite, The Dependence of Piezoresistivity of Elastomer/Nanostructured Carbon Composites on Dynamic Mechanical Load Frequency, ICINCO 2014, 11th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON INFORMATICS IN CONTROL, AUTOMATION AND ROBOTICS, Vienna, Austria, 1-3 September, 2014, Abstract book, page 76.

A. Linarts, M. Knite, Piezoresistivity and Electrical Resistance Relaxation of Polysoprene Nanostructured Carbon Allotrope Hybrid Composition, The 13th International Conference on Global Research and Education, INTER-ACADEMIA 2014, September 10-12, 2014, Riga, Latvia, Abstract book, page 156.

E. Elsts, U. Rogulis, K. Bulindzs, K. Smits, A. Zolotarjovs, L. Trinklere, K. Kundzins, Studies of radiation defects in Ce, Eu, Tb doped oxyfluoride glasses and glass ceramics, 5th International Workshop on Photoluminescence in Rare Earths PRE14, May 13-16, 2014, San Sebastian, Spain, Abstract: O-13.

V. Korsaks, B. Berzina, Influence of material treatment on defect luminescence in hBN, 12th Europhysical Conference on Defects in Insulating Materials, EURODIM 2014, Canterbury, 13-19 JULY 2014, England

R. I. Eglitis, Towards a practical rechargeable 5 V Li ion battery, E-MRS Spring Meeting, Lille, France, May 26-30, Abstract: BB.1.2.

R. I. Eglitis, Ab initio calculations of SrTiO3, BaTiO3, PbTiO3 and CaTiO3 (001), (011) and (111) surfaces, E-MRS Spring Meeting, Lille, France, May 26-30, Abstract: C.4.7.

R. I. Eglitis, H. Shi, R. Jia, Ab initio calculations of the transfer and aggregation of F centers, as well as bulk and nano-surface H centers in CaF2, BaF2 and SrF2, E-MRS Spring Meeting, Lille, France, May 26-30, Abstract: EP.1.9.

R. I. Eglitis, H. Shi and R. Jia, Ab initio calculations of the self trapped hole in SrF2 as well as bulk and surface hydroxyl impurities in CaF2 and BaF2, E-MRS Spring Meeting, Lille, France, May 26-30, Abstract: U.1.2.

E. Elsts, U. Rogulis, K. Bulindzs, K. Smits, A. Zolotarjovs, L. Trinklere, K. Kundzins, Studies of radiation defects in Ce, Eu, Tb doped oxyfluoride glasses and glass ceramics, 5th International Workshop on Photoluminescence in Rare Earths PRE14, May 13-16, 2014, San Sebastian, Spain, Abstract: O-13.

D. Gryaznov, Oxygen vacancy formation energies in Sr-doped complex perovskites, Solid State Defect Chemistry, Reisensburg Seminar, May 12-14, 2014, Abstract: T9.15.