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Come and learn what life as a PhD candidate is like.
Meet your fellow PhD candidates and get to know the people from various support offices who will be there to help you throughout your doctoral journey.
Get oriented in the new structure of doctoral studies at UCT Prague!
- What are your obligations during the PhD?
- What is expected from you and how can you prepare?
- What are the financial opportunities?
- What do projects, mentoring, and soft skills courses involve?
- What other opportunities does UCT Prague offer?
You’ll be introduced to all available support departments and the offices that organize support activities and courses:
PROGRAMME
9:00 – 9:10 Welcome speech – Vice-Rector for Doctoral Studies, Prof. Michaela Rumlová *
9:10 – 9:30 Introducing the PhD Office – Mgr. Mili Losmanová, PhD Support
(incl. a short introduction of Faculty Offices) *
9:30 – 10:30 The Electronic PhD Guide Team – Ing. Petra Špringer Šimonová *
* For this part of the program (9 - 10:30), come with your supervisor
BREAK – 15 min
10:45 – 11:00 University Ombudsperson – ThDr. Klára Muzikářová, Ph.D.
11:00 – 11:20 International Relations Office – Bc. Lenka Polanská
11:20 – 11:40 HR Department – Ing. Simona Pavelková
11:40 – 12:20 Open discussion with current doctoral candidates
LUNCH BREAK – 1 hour
13:30 – 15:00 Workshop – Jan Froněk, Academic Coach:
“Roadmap to PhD”
BREAK – 15 min
15:15 – 15:30 Welcome Office – Ing. Anna Mittnerová and Ing. Jitka Tomanová
15:30 – 15:50 Counselling and Career Centre – TBA
15:50 – 16:10 National Library of Technology – Ing. Naděžda Firsová, Ph.D.
16:10 – 16:30 Project Centre – Ing. Hana Štěpánková
16:30 – 16:50 Research and Technology Transfer Office – Ing. Kateřina Kovaříčková
16:50 – 17:10 Data Stewardship Team – Ing. Martin Schatz, Ph.D. and Data Stewards
Moderated by: PhD Support – Mili Losmanová, Office for Doctoral Studies
Representatives from each Faculty Office will also be present.
You will receive:
- Adaptation plan
- “Survival Guide: 15 Tips for Navigating Your PhD” leaflet
- A timeline of your PhD journey – clearly defined responsibilities and the ideal timing for completing them
- A list of all transferable skills courses available to doctoral candidates at UCT Prague
Hosted by the PhD Office
Start your PhD with a clear overview and strong support!
Preparation of IDCAC 2025 is under way. Details coming soon.
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We are pleased to welcome you on the website of The First International Doctoral Conference on Advances in Chemistry , a conference for PhD candidates organised (mainly) by PhD candidates.
The conference took place on November 9, 2024 . The in-person part took place at UCT Prague. Especially for foreign participants, we were happy to offer the possibility to present their contribution on-line in a hybrid session.
Sections (Chairpersons)
- Organic & Inorganic Chemistry (Pavel Kraina)
- Biochemistry (Anna Amirianová)
- Environmental Chemistry (Annelie Kadlecová)
- Analytical, Physical and Computational Chemistry (Jan Vališ & Eva Pospíšilová)
- Chemical Engineering and Technology (Jakub Staś)
Venue
The in-person part of the conference will be held in the Dejvice Campus, particularly in the buildings of the University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague (Technická 5, Prague 6, Czech Republic).
If you are further from our venue, we are happy to offer the possibility to present your contribution on-line in a hybrid session. Participants who enrolled in the virtual form will receive a link to join us in due time.
Registration
The registration, which was opend up to Oct 15, 2024, is now closed.
Abstract submision
Abstract were to be submitted by Oct 15, 2024 and the limit was 2500 symbols (including spaces; names of authors and their respecitive affiliations are excluded from character count limit) and the abstract should not contain any graphics. The abstract will be published in a conference proceedings and an ISBN will be attached to it.
Fees
We are pleased to inform you, that thanks to our parntners, the conference is free of cherge and 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.
Programme
The registration will be held between 9:30 and 9:45 in the building A of UCT Prague (Technická 5, Prague), however participants are free to join us at any moment - if you are not local, just stop by the reception desk and ask for the conference; the receptionists will let us know and we will come for you. The end of the conference together with presentation of awards is planned to be around 16:30. For more details, please see the general programme or a time-table with list of presenting authors.
Presentations
The presentations are to be made in english and should last 10 min. Each presentation will be followed by a Q&A.
In person participants will have the opportunity to upload their pptx or pdf files on a computer durting 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.
Best presentation awards
The chairpersons and the organizers had the pleasure to present the following doctoral candidates with prices for the best presentation in their sections:
- Organic Chemistry: Killiann Heinz (University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague)
- Biochemistry: Ondřej Morávek (University of Pardubice)
- Environmental Chemistry: Jan Čundrle (J. E. Purkyně University in Ústí nad Labem)
- Analytical, Physical and Computational Chemistry: Jorge Servert Lerdo de Tejada (University of Manchester)
- Chemical Engineering and Technology: Dániel Gardenö (University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague)
Conference proceedings
The orginisers wish to thank to all participants who submited their abstracts which were collected in the IDCAC 2024 Book of abstracts. The publication with ISBN: 978-80-7592-269-4 is available here. The full sugested citation is: E. Pospíšilová, S. Hermochováa J. Vališ, „The 1st International Doctoral Conference on Advances in Chemistry – book of abstracts", Prague, Czechia, 2024. doi: 10.5281/zenodo.14015303.
Conference partners
The orginisers wish to thank to both UCT Prague, ORLEN Unipetrol Foundation and Zentiva for their generous support.
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What is onboarding?
Onboarding is a key process of integrating new employees into the organisation, thereby enhancing both their professional, social, cultural and organisational integration. As a result, employees feel welcomed as part of the organisation and better prepared for the tasks ahead of them. The sooner the new employee feels welcome and fully informed, the better and quicker they will be able to contribute to the organisation successfully.
Onboarding procedures are common in the private sector but often absent in academic institutions. In particular for newly hired Early Career Researchers (ECR), namely PhD candidates, such procedures will strongly impact both their integration into the organisation and clarification of roles and responsibilities of all stakeholders involved in their programme. In order to maximize their impact, it is therefore important that onboarding procedures are approved and supported by supervisors and Postgraduate offices. While it has been shown that successful onboarding contributes to increased well-being and motivation, many ECRs often feel somewhat lost and poorly supported when entering academia, leading to doubt, insecurity and sometimes even an early abandonment of their research project.
UCT and onboarding
In collaboration with the PRIDE network (Professionals in Doctoral Education), a working group was formed with the aim of drafting a publication on onboarding, focusing for the first time on doctoral candidates and postdocs and their adaptation process at the university.
UCT Prague initially launched an extensive questionnaire to assess awareness of onboarding, whether and how many people have encountered it, and what they would welcome within the academic environment. After evaluating the questionnaire, meetings were held in the private sector with HR professionals. We wanted to verify how onboarding is conducted in private companies and how we can leverage their know-how and experiences in our context.
The collected materials and interviews with HR professionals were used to create an adaptation plan, which was piloted from September 2023 at three institutes of UCT Prague. The resulting adaptation plan, which is part of this page, will serve the needs of UCT Prague supervisors who work with newly hired doctoral candidates. Furthermore, the adaptation plan will be utilized for the PRIDE network publication, serving as a foundation for other European universities.
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It is doctoral study programme that is leading to two diplomas from both home university as well as partner university. Student works on one dissertation, the study programmes are fully integrated between collaborating universities and include specialized courses at home university and one interdisciplinary at partner university.
Each successful applicant signs individual contract about doctoral double degree based on his/her particular situation (research area, supervisor’s requirements, home university requirements etc.). The contract is signed between UCT Prague and student’s home university.
Requirements for doctoral double degree contract:
- Student has to agree with two supervisors – one from the home university, one from UCT Prague
- Student has to be accepted by his/her supervisor to PhD studies at UCT Prague
- Student has to be accepted to PhD studies at his/her home university
- UCT Prague and student’s home university have to have a joint double degree study programme (list of offered programmes below)
Contact persons at UCT Prague
First contact (study matter) - Contact person of each double degree study programme.
Second contact (general matter, information about the application proceedings)– Department of International Relations: international@vscht.cz
Finances
In terms of cooperation with partner universities no tuition is required. Students are expected to cover any additional costs themselves.
What are the advantages?
Besides improved employability of graduates, there is emphasis on research activity coupled with a possibility to lead small research groups. The program inherently strengthens professional language knowledge. There are possibilities to gain practical skills thanks to cooperation with partner companies such as Zentiva, Zeva, Contipro, Lonza Biotec or in practically oriented departments of Czech Academy of Sciences, where are practical traineeships available. Last but not least there is excellent support of students, including motivational scholarships.
Double degree programmes offered
There are 8 programmes at 4 faculties
FCT – Faculty of Chemical Technology
FET – Faculty of Environmental Technology
FBT – Faculty of Food and Biochemical Technology
FCE – Faculty of Chemical Engineering
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Institute of Chemical Process Fundamentals of the CAS
Aerosol interaction with air humidity
| Study place: | Institute of Chemical Process Fundamentals of the CAS |
| Guaranteeing Departments: | Institute of Chemical Process Fundamentals of the CAS |
| Study Programme/Specialization: | Chemistry ( in English language ) |
| Supervisor: | Ing. Vladimír Ždímal, Dr. |
| Expected Form of Study: | Full-time |
| Expected Method of Funding: | Scholarship + salary |
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Hygroscopicity of aerosol particles is their ability to bind water vapor. This changes their shape, size and phase behaviour. This property affects the ability of particles to become cloud condensation nuclei, their optical properties, global climate change and human health. The aim of the project is to study the interaction of aerosol particles with air humidity in the laboratory. Aerosol particles composed of substances commonly found in atmospheric aerosol will be generated and their hygroscopicity will be studied using a newly constructed humidification chamber. The size of the prepared dry particles will be measured with an APS aerodynamic particle spectrometer and these will then be fed into a humidification chamber simulating conditions in the human respiratory tract. The size of the humidified particles under conditions corresponding to the first branchings of bronchi will again be measured by the APS spectrometer. The experimental results will be compared with model predictions. Required education and skills • Master degree in chemical engineering, physical chemistry, organic technology, chemical physics, meteorology, environmental sciences, • willingness to do experimental work, learn new things and work in a team.
Application microfluidic devices to study interdisciplinary problems in fields of chemical engineering and medical diagnostics
| Study place: | Institute of Chemical Process Fundamentals of the CAS |
| Guaranteeing Departments: | Institute of Chemical Process Fundamentals of the CAS |
| Study Programme/Specialization: | Chemical and Process Engineering ( in English language ) |
| Supervisor: | doc. Dr. Ing. Petr Klusoň |
| Expected Form of Study: | Full-time |
| Expected Method of Funding: | Scholarship |
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Microfluidic devices play a key role in bridging the fields of chemical engineering and medicine, enabling interdisciplinary exploration. These miniaturized systems manipulate small fluid volumes, offering precise control for studying biological processes and drug delivery. In chemical engineering, microfluidics aid in optimizing reactions, enhancing process efficiency, and developing advanced materials. Simultaneously, in medicine, these devices facilitate intricate analyses of cells, biomolecules, and disease mechanisms. This thesis will address the integration of microfluidic devices to study the progression of chemical and biological processes in field of personalized medicine and diagnostics. The candidate should have an interest in chemistry or biochemistry and has good relation to experimental laboratory work to perform tests with microfluidic devices, as well as with data acquisition and evaluation. To complete the delegated tasks, the personal abilities such as independence, creativity, open mind and team work skills will be required.
Application of microreactors to study gas phase catalytic reactions
| Study place: | Institute of Chemical Process Fundamentals of the CAS |
| Guaranteeing Departments: | Institute of Chemical Process Fundamentals of the CAS |
| Study Programme/Specialization: | Chemical and Process Engineering ( in English language ) |
| Supervisor: | Ing. Petr Stavárek, Ph.D. |
| Expected Form of Study: | Full-time |
| Expected Method of Funding: | Scholarship + salary |
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Microreactors are promising devices that are increasingly finding widespread application in many chemical processes. Their advantage is that by a suitable microreactor design with respect to the studied process, their reaction space geometry allows to study reactions or test catalysts under conditions without mass and heat transport limitations. Therefore, the scope of the present topic is to study catalytic gas-phase reactions using microreactors in order to optimize the process. The work will include experimental laboratory tests with model reactions, data processing, mathematical description of kinetics and transport variables with the aim of designing the microreactor for the optimal course of the studied reaction and maximum spatial yield. The ideal candidate should have a strong knowledge of chemical and reaction engineering, as well as a positive attitude towards using data acquisition systems, data evaluation, and mathematical modeling. Independence, creativity, teamwork skills, a willingness to learn, and proficiency in the English language are also required for this role.
Bioaerosols and freezing clouds
| Study place: | Institute of Chemical Process Fundamentals of the CAS |
| Guaranteeing Departments: | Institute of Chemical Process Fundamentals of the CAS |
| Study Programme/Specialization: | Chemistry ( in English language ) |
| Supervisor: | Ing. Vladimír Ždímal, Dr. |
| Expected Form of Study: | Full-time |
| Expected Method of Funding: | Scholarship + salary |
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Bioaerosols are aerosol particles of biological origin, such as pollen grains, viruses, bacteria, etc. Although the number of these particles in the atmosphere is marginal, they can have a key impact not only on our health (allergies), but also on the formation of ice in clouds. The proposed work will investigate the number of concentrations of different types of bioaerosols in the atmosphere and their ability to form ice nuclei. This will be carried out using both a novel bioaerosol sensor and a novel portable ice expansion chamber, which is designed to study the number concentrations of ice nuclei in the atmosphere at different sub-zero temperatures. Required education and skills • University degree (Ing. Mgr.) in environmental sciences, meteorology, chemical engineering, physical chemistry, chemical physics, etc. • willingness to do experimental work and learn new things; • ability to work as part of a team.
Catalysts for the oxidation of volatile organic compounds
| Study place: | Institute of Chemical Process Fundamentals of the CAS |
| Guaranteeing Departments: |
Department of Organic Technology
Institute of Chemical Process Fundamentals of the CAS |
| Study Programme/Specialization: | Chemistry and Chemical Technologies ( in English language ) |
| Supervisor: | Ing. Pavel Topka, Ph.D. |
| Expected Form of Study: | Full-time |
| Expected Method of Funding: | Scholarship |
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Volatile organic compounds (VOC) are one of the main contributors to air pollution. They are precursors of photochemical smog (ground-level ozone) and very efficient greenhouse gases (up to 11 times more effective compared to CO2). Furthermore, they are detrimental not only to the environment but also to human health due to their harmful properties (toxic, malodorous, mutagenic, and carcinogenic). Therefore, increasingly strict regulations are being put in place worldwide in order to reduce VOC emissions into the atmosphere. VOCs are emitted from thousands of different sources, such as chemical plants, petroleum refineries, power plants, paint industry, gas stations, dry cleaners, etc. In the industry, the old thermal incineration units are retrofitted with catalytic oxidation technology, which is a green and cost-effective method for the abatement of VOC emissions. The aim of the thesis is the development of new catalysts for VOC oxidation. The activity and selectivity of the prepared catalysts in the oxidation of model VOCs will be correlated with their physicochemical properties in order to identify the factors important for their efficiency. Required education and skills: • Master's degree in chemical engineering, physical chemistry, organic technology, chemical physics or similar; • willingness to do experimental work and learn new things, team work ability.
Conformation and Hydrogen Bonding in Fluorinated Oligosaccharides
| Study place: | Institute of Chemical Process Fundamentals of the CAS |
| Guaranteeing Departments: |
Department of Organic Chemistry
Institute of Chemical Process Fundamentals of the CAS |
| Study Programme/Specialization: | Chemistry ( in English language ) |
| Supervisor: | Mgr. Jindřich Karban, Ph.D. |
| Expected Form of Study: | Full-time |
| Expected Method of Funding: | Scholarship |
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Important aspects in the design of carbohydrate-based therapeutics and materials are their conformational properties, which are partly determined by intramolecular hydrogen bonds (H-bonds). To achieve the desired properties of these compound classes, regio- and stereoselective introduction of fluorine is used. However, the influence of fluorine on the intramolecular H-bonds in oligosaccharides formed by functional groups vicinal to fluorine has not been investigated. The aim of this project is to investigate this influence and to elucidate the conformation of selected fluorinated oligosaccharides. Fluorinated disaccharides derived from N-acetyllactosamine and fluorinated trisaccharides derived from the Lewis X antigen (LewisX) will be synthesized and used to study inter-residue H-bonds including the non-conventional H-bond, which stabilizes LewisX. A combination of computational approaches and NMR experiments will be used to elucidate the conformational states and to detect and evaluate intramolecular H-bonds. Required education and skills • Master degree in chemistry. • The willingness to learn and apply advanced methods of organic synthesis and structure elucidation.
Diagnostics of two-phase flows in microchannels
| Study place: | Institute of Chemical Process Fundamentals of the CAS |
| Guaranteeing Departments: | Institute of Chemical Process Fundamentals of the CAS |
| Study Programme/Specialization: | Chemical and Process Engineering ( in English language ) |
| Supervisor: | Ing. Jaroslav Tihon, CSc. |
| Expected Form of Study: | Full-time |
| Expected Method of Funding: | Scholarship + salary |
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The aim of this project is to experimentally investigate the character of two-phase (gas/liquid) flow in microchannels. The mapping of different flow regimes will be performed for different microchannel configurations (e.g., channel crossing, T-junction, sudden expansion) and different model fluids (Newtonian, viscoelastic, pseudoplastic). The electrodiffusion method, an original experimental technique developed in our department, is used to determine the liquid flow in the near-wall region and to detect the characteristics of translating bubbles. The visualization experiments with a high-speed camera and the velocity field measurements with the mPIV technique will provide additional information about the flow structure in microchannels. The candidate should have a Master's degree in chemical engineering or a similar applied science field. He/she should have experimental skills for laboratory work and some basic knowledge of hydrodynamics. However, enthusiasm for independent scientific work is the most important requirement. The candidate will certainly benefit from our long experience in experimental (computer-controlled measurements with subsequent data processing in LabView) and theoretical (solving complex hydrodynamic problems in MatLab or Mathematica) fluid mechanics.
Effect of interfacial properties on dynamics of bubbles
| Study place: | Institute of Chemical Process Fundamentals of the CAS |
| Guaranteeing Departments: | Institute of Chemical Process Fundamentals of the CAS |
| Study Programme/Specialization: | Chemical and Process Engineering ( in English language ) |
| Supervisor: | MSc. Sandra Kordac Orvalho, Ph.D. |
| Expected Form of Study: | Full-time |
| Expected Method of Funding: | Scholarship |
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Multiphase systems consisting of a gas phase dispersed in a liquid environment are omnipresent in nature and in living systems. Gas-liquid contact is also responsible for the success of many industrial processes, such as flotation, or aerated reactors. Surfactants, SAS, with their ability to lower the interfacial tension between gas-liquid phases, alter the behavior of many multiphase processes, and for many systems, the characterization of the interface by surface tension alone is not enough and less conventional measurements of surface rheology and SAS adsorption/desorption characteristics are crucial. The aim of this work is to determine experimentally the influence of surfactants on the dynamics of processes with bubbles (movement, dissolution, coalescence, etc.) and to characterize selected SASs by measuring relevant physico-chemical and transport properties. The typical work will include measurements of interfacial rheology, observations of bubble dynamics by high-speed camera, but also building single-purpose experimental equipment and physical interpretation of results. Required education and skills • Master degree in chemical or mechanical engineering or in physical chemistry; • Systematic and creative approach to scientific research, teamwork ability.
Interactions of bubbles and droplets with vortex structures in liquids
| Study place: | Institute of Chemical Process Fundamentals of the CAS |
| Guaranteeing Departments: | Institute of Chemical Process Fundamentals of the CAS |
| Study Programme/Specialization: | Chemical and Process Engineering ( in English language ) |
| Supervisor: | doc. Ing. Jaromír Havlica, Ph.D. |
| Expected Form of Study: | Full-time |
| Expected Method of Funding: | Scholarship + salary |
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Bubbles or droplets dispersed in a liquid are essential components of multiphase systems, which are commonly found in processes such as aeration, emulsification, or extraction. Understanding how these fluid particles interact with vortex structures is crucial for optimizing multiphase systems on an industrial scale. This dissertation focuses on numerical simulations of the interactions between fluid particles and defined vortices using advanced CFD methods. The project aims to develop models capable of predicting the dynamics and outcomes of these interactions, including the deformation of fluid particles, their potential fragmentation, vortex deformation, and changes in its energy characteristics. The research combines numerical simulations with experimental validation to provide a comprehensive perspective on the bubble/droplet vortex interface. The results could significantly contribute to the optimization of processes in the chemical, food, and energy industries. Required education and skills • Master's degree in chemical engineering, mathematical modeling, and computer science; • high motivation, willingness to learn new things; • team spirit.
Introduction of phosphorus hexacycles into aromatic structures
| Study place: | Institute of Chemical Process Fundamentals of the CAS |
| Guaranteeing Departments: |
Department of Organic Chemistry
Institute of Chemical Process Fundamentals of the CAS |
| Study Programme/Specialization: | Chemistry ( in English language ) |
| Supervisor: | Dr. Ing. Vladimír Církva |
| Expected Form of Study: | Full-time |
| Expected Method of Funding: | Scholarship |
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Many synthetic strategies attempt to vary the shape and size of the π-conjugated system of aromatic compounds to obtain optimal properties. Recently, an alternative approach has come to the fore, which introduces a heteroatom (phosphorus) into the aromatic backbone, whose specific properties (chiral center on phosphorus, easy change of oxidation state, possibility of derivatization) significantly influence the behavior of the π-framework. This project deals with developing a simple and efficient preparation that introduces phosphorus hexacycles into aromatic structures. The aim is to apply this approach to synthesizing polyaromatic compounds such as phenacenes, helicenes, or nanographenes containing phosphorus atoms. Required education and skills: • master's degree in organic chemistry, • experimental skill and practical knowledge of organic synthesis, • teamwork ability, • employment contract at ICPF.
Mixing dynamics and its effect on heat transport in granular materials
| Study place: | Institute of Chemical Process Fundamentals of the CAS |
| Guaranteeing Departments: | Institute of Chemical Process Fundamentals of the CAS |
| Study Programme/Specialization: | Chemical and Process Engineering ( in English language ) |
| Supervisor: | doc. Ing. Jaromír Havlica, Ph.D. |
| Expected Form of Study: | Full-time |
| Expected Method of Funding: | Scholarship + salary |
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The PhD project focuses on the study of heat transport in granular systems during the mixing process. Its goal is to analyze the transport mechanisms in granular materials using numerical simulations and experiments. The combination of the Discrete Element Method (DEM), Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), and experimental validation provides a comprehensive insight into the system's thermal behavior. The research emphasizes the influence of mixing rotational speed, mixing intensity, and material properties on temperature changes and investigates the role of mechanical forces in heat transport. The results will contribute to a better understanding of transport processes in granular materials and may have implications for materials engineering, chemical industry, and energy systems. Required education and skills • Master's degree in chemical engineering, mathematical modeling, and computer science; • high motivation, willingness to learn new things; • team spirit.
Modular synthesis of dendritic carriers of drugs for applications in regenerative medicine
| Study place: | Institute of Chemical Process Fundamentals of the CAS |
| Guaranteeing Departments: |
Department of Organic Chemistry
Institute of Chemical Process Fundamentals of the CAS |
| Study Programme/Specialization: | Drugs and Biomaterials ( in English language ) |
| Supervisor: | Ing. Tomáš Strašák, Ph.D. |
| Expected Form of Study: | Full-time |
| Expected Method of Funding: | Scholarship |
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The project is focused on the application of modular synthesis principles to a preparation of novel dendritic materials with properties tailored for medicinal applications, especially in the field of regenerative medicine. The first stage comprises the synthesis of a library of carbosilane building blocks (dendrons) using silicon atom as a branching point and bearing suitable peripheral functional groups (saccharide ligands, cationic groups, PEGyl chains etc.). These components will then be used for the construction of multifunctional macromolecular compounds with precisely defined dendritic structure. The application of prepared materials to the encapsulation of small molecule drugs, complexation of therapeutically active proteins and growth factors, and physically-chemical characterization of these systems will be an inherent part of the work, with emphasis on suitable pharmacokinetic and cytotoxic behavior. The work is a part of the research project supported from OP JAK fund; within this project the student will closely collaborate with external partners on the application of the prepared materials. Required education and skills • Master degree in organic chemistry, organic technology; • enthusiasm for experimental work and learning of new things; • team work ability.
Photocatalytically active composite for wastewater treatment
| Study place: | Institute of Chemical Process Fundamentals of the CAS |
| Guaranteeing Departments: |
Department of Inorganic Technology
Institute of Chemical Process Fundamentals of the CAS |
| Study Programme/Specialization: | Chemistry and Chemical Technologies ( in English language ) |
| Supervisor: | Ing. Magdalena Caklová, Ph.D. |
| Expected Form of Study: | Full-time |
| Expected Method of Funding: | Scholarship |
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As the consumption of medicinal products increases, the contamination of wastewater with pharmaceutical substances also increases. Most standard wastewater treatment systems cannot completely remove these micropollutants, leading to their release and accumulation in the environment. This poses a potential risk not only to aquatic ecosystems, but also to drinking water sources. For this reason, it is necessary to develop efficient and ecological technologies suitable for the degradation of these contaminants. The aim of this work will be to prepared, characterized and tested the new photocatalytically active composites based on graphitic carbon and titanium dioxide. The photocatalytic properties of the prepared materials will be verified during the degradation of selected pollutants from both model and real wastewater. Required education and skills: • Master degree in chemistry or environmental studies; • systematic and creative approach to work; • conscientious and proactive approach, analytical thinking • independence and team work ability.
Preparation of nanofibrous catalysts by electrospinning technique
| Study place: | Institute of Chemical Process Fundamentals of the CAS |
| Guaranteeing Departments: |
Department of Organic Technology
Institute of Chemical Process Fundamentals of the CAS |
| Study Programme/Specialization: | Chemistry and Chemical Technologies ( in English language ) |
| Supervisor: | Ing. Karel Soukup, Ph.D. |
| Expected Form of Study: | Full-time |
| Expected Method of Funding: | Scholarship |
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The main aim of the proposed project is to assess the specific properties of the novel polymeric nanofibrous materials prepared by electrospinning in applications as effective catalyst supports. Other targets of this project will be specifically addressed to the optimization of the electrospinning process parameters concerning properties of the prepared supports, deposition of the catalytically active centers or catalyst precursors, and assessment of the effect of support microstructure on the phenomenological kinetics of model reactions. Studied model reactions will involve both reactions in gas-phase (total oxidation of volatile organic compounds) and liquid-phase (selective hydrogenation of unsaturated carbonyl compounds). Additionally, it will be investigated the possible influence of differences between the polymer surface nature of nanofibers and conventional polymeric catalyst supports on catalytic properties. Required education and skills: • Master's degree in chemical technologies, chemical engineering, or chemistry of materials; • methodical and creative approach to work; • willingness to perform experimental work and learn new issues.
Preparation of nanostructured catalytic materials for CO2 reduction
| Study place: | Institute of Chemical Process Fundamentals of the CAS |
| Guaranteeing Departments: | Institute of Chemical Process Fundamentals of the CAS |
| Study Programme/Specialization: | Chemistry ( in English language ) |
| Supervisor: | RNDr. Vladislav Dřínek, CSc. |
| Expected Form of Study: | Full-time |
| Expected Method of Funding: | Scholarship + salary |
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The economic and political pressure to replace fossil energy with solar and wind energy sources is increasing. Moreover, the surplus of instantaneous energy from these sources in the electricity grid makes it difficult to operate and sometimes directly threatens the electricity supply. Within our group, we have developed catalysts that are able to use instantaneous electric energy in electrochemical cells and CO2 produced during combustion as a carbon source. As a result, we will obtain simple C1-C6 hydrocarbons. The preparation of such an efficient catalyst depends on the choice of material and its morphology. The aim is therefore to prepare a catalyst with an elemental composition and a nanostructured profile to ensure that the final major product is a selected hydrocarbon such as methanol, ethanol, adipic acid, etc. Required education and skills • Master degree in physics or chemistry; • interest in experimental work; • ability to master various analytical techniques (XPS, SEM/EDX, TGA, XRD, FTIR).
Separation of enantiomers by chiral membranes and influence of experimental conditions on separation
| Study place: | Institute of Chemical Process Fundamentals of the CAS |
| Guaranteeing Departments: | Institute of Chemical Process Fundamentals of the CAS |
| Study Programme/Specialization: | Chemistry ( in English language ) |
| Supervisor: | RNDr. Vladislav Dřínek, CSc. |
| Expected Form of Study: | Full-time |
| Expected Method of Funding: | Scholarship + salary |
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The aim of the doctoral thesis will be the separation of racemic mixtures by membrane separation processes. Racemic mixtures contain equal amounts of L and D enantiomers. Individual enantiomers have the same physicochemical properties in the achiral environment and therefore it is very difficult to separate them from each other. However, in the human body, L and D enantiomers have different effects and D enantiomers can be harmful to health. The doctoral thesis will be focused on the development of new chiral membranes and separation techniques for selective separation of enantiomers from racemic mixtures and the influence of enantiomer concentration, solvent type, pH, temperature and electric field on their separation with practical applications, especially in the pharmaceutical, food or agrochemical industries. The PhD student will be required to prepare a detailed search of foreign literature in the given issue (active knowledge of English is necessary), independent measurement and processing of results and, in cooperation with the supervisor, to write publications in foreign periodicals. Requirements for applicants: • University degree in chemical engineering, physical chemistry, organic technology; • willingness to experiment and learn new things; Ability to work in a team.
Separation of organic vapors and gases with tailored membranes
| Study place: | Institute of Chemical Process Fundamentals of the CAS |
| Guaranteeing Departments: | Institute of Chemical Process Fundamentals of the CAS |
| Study Programme/Specialization: | Chemical and Process Engineering ( in English language ) |
| Supervisor: | Ing. Petr Stanovský, Ph.D. |
| Expected Form of Study: | Full-time |
| Expected Method of Funding: | Scholarship |
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Poly(ionic liquid)s, metal-covalent organic frameworks and planar nanoparticles, carbon or otherwise, are breaking new ground in improving the separation capabilities of polymer membranes for the separation of gases and organic vapors. This kind of functionalization of polymers also leads to the suppression of negative phenomena such as plasticization and aging that limit the use of a new generation of polymeric materials with excellent separation properties. The aim of this work is to investigate the effect of the type and amount of functionalization on the transport-separation parameters and the structure of membranes. The study of the transport and separation properties will be carried out using automated systems to measure the permeation of gas and organic vapor mixtures. Also, the possibilities of predicting transport parameters using physical models and machine learning methods will be explored. Required education and skills: • Master degree in Chemical Engineering, Physical Chemistry or any relevant field; • interest in science, willingness to do experimental work and learn new things; team work ability.
Synthesis of glycomimetic organometallic inhibitors of galectins
| Study place: | Institute of Chemical Process Fundamentals of the CAS |
| Guaranteeing Departments: |
Department of Organic Chemistry
Institute of Chemical Process Fundamentals of the CAS |
| Study Programme/Specialization: | Chemistry ( in English language ) |
| Supervisor: | Mgr. Jindřich Karban, Ph.D. |
| Expected Form of Study: | Full-time |
| Expected Method of Funding: | Scholarship |
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Galectins are a class of lectins (carbohydrate-binding proteins other than enzymes and antibodies) characterized by affinity to some galactosides and sequence homology. Non-covalent interactions of galectins with oligosaccharides are involved in many fundamental biological events. Inhibition of these interactions by synthetic analogs of endogenous saccharide agonists (glycomimetics) is of principal significance for their study and for drug development. The main goal of this PhD project is the synthesis and evaluation of hybrid glycomimetic galectin inhibitors based on the combination of carbohydrate and organometallic structural motifs. The incorporation of an organometallic moiety into the structure of a glycomimetic inhibitor can not only result in higher affinity or selectivity of inhibition, but also allow the study of interactions with galectins by electrochemical methods. The presence of the transition metal in the inhibitor molecule also expands the possibilities of its detection in cells and tissues. Required education and skills • Master degree in chemistry. • The willingness to acquire and apply advanced methods of organic synthesis.
Synthesis of mono- and multivalent inhibitors of tandem galectins
| Study place: | Institute of Chemical Process Fundamentals of the CAS |
| Guaranteeing Departments: |
Department of Organic Chemistry
Institute of Chemical Process Fundamentals of the CAS |
| Study Programme/Specialization: | Chemistry ( in English language ) |
| Supervisor: | Mgr. Jindřich Karban, Ph.D. |
| Expected Form of Study: | Full-time |
| Expected Method of Funding: | Scholarship |
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Galectins are a class of lectins (carbohydrate-binding proteins other than enzymes and antibodies) characterized by affinity to galactosides and sequence homology. So-called tandem galectins comprise two related but non-identical carbohydrate-binding domains (CRD) with partially different substrate specificities. Inhibition of tandem galectins by synthetic analogs of saccharides (glycomimetics) is of great importance in both fundamental research and drug development. The attachment of monovalent domain-specific inhibitors to suitable carriers will result in multivalent inhibitors that can inhibit both domains within the tandem galectin simultaneously and very effectively, if the right topology is achieved. The main goal of this PhD project is the synthesis and evaluation of glycomimetic inhibitors of individual domains and the verification of the hypothesis that an appropriate spatial arrangement of domain-specific inhibitors on a multivalent carrier can lead to high affinity inhibitors of tandem galectins due to a multivalent effect. Required education and skills • Master degree in chemistry. • The willingness to learn and apply advanced methods of organic synthesis.
The influence of adhesive forces on the behavior and interactions of particles in granular materials
| Study place: | Institute of Chemical Process Fundamentals of the CAS |
| Guaranteeing Departments: | Institute of Chemical Process Fundamentals of the CAS |
| Study Programme/Specialization: | Chemical and Process Engineering ( in English language ) |
| Supervisor: | doc. Ing. Jaromír Havlica, Ph.D. |
| Expected Form of Study: | Full-time |
| Expected Method of Funding: | Scholarship |
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The PhD project focuses on the influence of adhesive forces on the behavior and interactions of particles in granular systems. The goal is to analyze in detail the impact of adhesion on the dynamic behavior of particle structures using numerical simulations and experiments. The research combines the Discrete Element Method (DEM) with experimental validation to provide a comprehensive perspective on adhesive phenomena in particle systems. The study examines the effects of adhesive forces on particle aggregation, clustering, and mechanical behavior, taking into account material properties, surface energy, and external conditions. The focus is on the characterization of adhesive mechanisms and their impact on the macroscopic behavior of particle structures. The research results can contribute to a deeper understanding of adhesion mechanisms and their application in materials engineering, the pharmaceutical industry, and nano-/microtechnologies. Required education and skills • Master's degree in chemical engineering, mathematical modeling, and computer science; • high motivation, willingness to learn new things; • team spirit.
Transport and sorption of gases in heterogeneous systems
| Study place: | Institute of Chemical Process Fundamentals of the CAS |
| Guaranteeing Departments: | Institute of Chemical Process Fundamentals of the CAS |
| Study Programme/Specialization: | Chemical and Process Engineering ( in English language ) |
| Supervisor: | doc. Ing. Jaromír Havlica, Ph.D. |
| Expected Form of Study: | Full-time |
| Expected Method of Funding: | Scholarship + salary |
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The PhD project focuses on the study of gas sorption processes in heterogeneous systems using numerical simulations (CFD) and experimental methods. The aim is to analyze in detail the mechanisms of sorption, transport, and interaction of gases within non-homogeneous structures. The combination of CFD modeling and experiments will provide a comprehensive perspective on sorption kinetics, the influence of material structure, and gas transport mechanisms. The research investigates changes in sorption behavior as a function of material properties, temperature, pressure, and system geometry. Emphasis is placed on the characterization of sorption mechanisms and their impact on gas transport in heterogeneous environments. The study aims to deepen the understanding of sorption processes and to optimize them for applications in environmental technologies, gas storage, catalysis, and separation processes. Required education and skills • Master's degree in chemical engineering, mathematical modeling, and computer science; • high motivation, willingness to learn new things; • team spirit. ) ) [sablona] => stdClass Object ( [class] => stranka [html] => [css] => [js] => [autonomni] => 1 ) [api_suffix] => druh/I/jazyk/en/locale/en/ustav/002 )