We are thrilled to welcome you to the webpage ofThe Second International Doctoral Conference on Advances in Chemistry , a conference for PhD candidates organised (mainly) by PhD candidates. The conference will take place on November 7 and November 8, 2025.
The first afternoon will feature two invited lectures by prof. Jiří Barek (analytical chemist from Charles University) and Soňa Hříbalová, Ph.D. (postdoc at UCT Prague focusing on cutting-edge research in ceramics) as well as some sought after networking opportunities. The second day will be full of interesting talks presented by you, the PhD candidates in chemistry. This year, we are welcoming 52 speakers from universities from 6 countries.
Abstract Book
The IDCAC book of abstracts is on-line.
The suggested citation is: Nováková, N., Pospíšilová, E., Festová, S., & Vališ, J. (2025, November 2). The 2nd International Doctoral Conference on Advances in Chemistry – Book of Abstracts. The 2nd International Doctoral Conference on Advances in Chemistry (IDCAC 2025), Prague, Czech Republic. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17503043. ISBN 978-80-7592-317-2.
Sessions, chairs & best presentation awards
| Session | Chair |
Best presentation |
| Inorganic Chemistry |
Oldřich Cicvárek (FCT, UCT Prague) |
Atharva Umesh Sapre (FCT, UCT Prague) |
|
Organic Chemistry |
Killiann Heinz (FCT, UCT Prague) |
Katsiaryna Kutsenka (FSci, CUNI & IOCB) |
| Biochemistry |
Michal Dvořák (FFBT, UCT Prague) |
Adéla Chemišincová (FFBT, UCT Prague) |
| Environmental Chemistry |
Dutta Snehasis & Annelie Kadlecová (FET, UCT Prague) |
Racheal Ariokot (FET, UCT Prague) |
| Analytical, Physical and Computational Chemistry |
Jan Vališ & Sára Festová (FCE, UCT Prague) |
Jakub Sochor (F. Nuclear Sci. and Phys. Eng., CTU) |
| Chemical Engineering and Technology |
Nina Nováková (FCE, UCT Prague) |
Lydia Mawar Ningsih (F. of Tropical Agri Sci, CZU) |
| Data analysis and AI in Science and Technology |
Daniela |
Hana Josifková (FCE, UCT Prague) |
Programe
- 07.11.2025 (Friday)
- 13:15−14:00 Registration (Rector's meeting room)
- 14:00−14:15 Opening: Sára Hermochová & Jan Vališ (IDCAC 2025 organisers)
- 14:15−14:35 Invited lecture: Soňa Hříbalová, Ph.D. (UCT Prague): The Key to Success Noone Talks About
- 14:35−14:55 Invited lecture: prof. Jiří Barek (Charles University): Quo vadis Electroanalytical Chemistry
- 15:00−17:00 Networking & Guided Tour & Light Refreshemnt
- ORLEN Unipetrol: Jiří Hájek (Head of R&D) & Petra Jirkovská (Head of HR)
- Zentiva: Ondřej Dammer (Head of preformulation) & David Vích (Head of HR)
- BioTech: Ondřej Kasal (Sales)
- National Library of Technology: Eliška Skládalová (Accademic Services)
- 17:30 Transfer to social evening in a typical Czech pub Hostinec Na Slamníku
(pre-registration over conference form necesrry, expenses to be covered individually)
- 08.11.2025 (Saturday)
- 9:00−9:30 Registration (Lecture room A I)
- 9:30−12:00 Talks in parralele sessions, coffee breaks
- 12:00−13:00 Lunch
- 13:00−16:45 Talks in parralele sessions, coffee breaks
- 17:00−18:00 Closing remarks, conference photo & best presentation award
Detailed programe and presentation times (with links to virtual presentations).
Presentations
The presentations details:
- Language: English
- Format: PPTX or PDF, 16:9
- Length: 10 min (+ ca 5 min Q&A)
In person participants will have the opportunity to upload their pptx or pdf files on a computer during the coffe break prior to their session.
Virtual participants will share their presentation from their computer. In the hybrid form, virtual participants are encorugaed to secure a calm enviroment with good connection as well as to share their video. For the virtual sessions, Zoom will be used. Links are be provided in the detailed programe.
Fees
We are pleased to inform you, that thanks to our parntners, the conference is free of charge to all active participants. In-person participants will be able to enjoy complimentary coffee breaks and lunch at UCT Prague. So don't forget to let us know about your dietary preferences and restrictions in the registration.
Registration
The registration, which was open till October 31, 2025, is now closed.
Abstract submision
Abstract are to be submitted to idcacprague@vscht.cz by October 31, 2025. Participants are kindly asked to use the provided abstract template and keep their conttibution within the 6000 characters limit (including spaces and everything) and/or 2 pages (whichever is first fullfiled) Only use of your own original graphics is permissible. The abstract will be published in a conference proceedings and an ISBN will be attached to it.
Venue
The in-person part of the conference will be held in the Dejvice Campus, in the buildings of the University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague (Technická 5, Prague 6, Czech Republic).
If you need parking on the campus, get in touch with us.
Those who were interested in staying at UCT Prague dormitories/hotel, and received confiramtion on this matter, will stay at K Verneráku 950, Prague. Those who can't join us in person are welcome to join us on-line. The Zoom link will be provided once the programe is set.
Conference partners
The orginisers wish to thank to both UCT Prague, ORLEN Unipetrol Foundation and Zentiva for their generous support.
