The main objective of the study is to train the highly qualified professionals who will be prepared for independent, creative, scientific and research activities in the field of physical chemistry. Students are trained to formulate a scientific problem independently, propose hypotheses and procedures leading to its solving and attempt its confirmation on an experimental or theoretical level. Critical evaluation of published scientific information and the ability to communicate in English - both verbally and in written form, makes an integral part of the study.

The main objective of the study is to train the highly qualified professionals who will be prepared for independent, creative, scientific and research activities in the field of physical chemistry. Students are trained to formulate a scientific problem independently, propose hypotheses and procedures leading to its solving and attempt its confirmation on an experimental or theoretical level. Critical evaluation of published scientific information and the ability to communicate in English - both verbally and in written form, makes an integral part of the study.

The specialization trains professionals who will be able to participate in highly qualified scientific and research activities based on physically-chemical processes, namely in university departments, the departments of The Academy of Sciences, research institutes, but also in industrial research centres. The graduates are prepared for independent creative work in the area of physical chemistry. Due to a wide range of practical applications of physical chemistry, the graduates can find employments not only in physical and chemical research, but virtually in all chemical or chemistry related specializations.

The admission to the Faculty of Chemistry is conditioned by the completion of the Master's program in the same or a related field. The basic prerequisites for the admission are: interest and aptitude for scientific work, knowledge of the English language and a very good study record achieved in the Master's program (grade point average of all passed examinations usually does not exceed 2.0).

prof. Ing. Miloslav Pekař, CSc.

1. Dual-focus FCS in physical chemistry of biopolymers

   Development of FCS technique in the field of study of physico-chemical properties of biopolymers, especally hyaluronan.

   Tutor: Pekař Miloslav, prof. Ing., CSc.

2. Non-equilibrium thermodynamics and chemical kinetics

   Study of restrictions put by non-equilibrium thermodynamics on kinetics of chemical reactions and reaction-diffusion systems in well defined material models.

   Tutor: Pekař Miloslav, prof. Ing., CSc.

3. Physical hydrogels based on biopolymers and surfactants

   Preparation-properties-applications of hydrogels formed by charged biopolymers, especially hyaluronan, and oppositely charged surfactants.

   Tutor: Pekař Miloslav, prof. Ing., CSc.

4. Utilization of advanced methods of physical and chemical analysis in the study on structure and properties of cell cytoplasm

   The project aims at giving new insights into mechanical, thermal and transport properties of the cell cytoplasm. In the experimental part, advanced methods of microscopy (Raman, fluorescence, electron), (micro)rheology, calorimetry and particle tracking will be utilized.

   Tutor: Pekař Miloslav, prof. Ing., CSc.