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. Computer simulation of transport processes using COMSOL package

   computer simulation of transport of active substances in natural systems

   Tutor: Klučáková Martina, prof. Ing., Ph.D.

2. 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.

3. Chemical and thermal stability of humic complexes

   Humic complexes will be prepared and tested in point of view their chemical and thermal analysis.

   Tutor: Klučáková Martina, prof. Ing., Ph.D.

4. Investigation of interactions of hydrophobized hyaluronan with selected low molecular mass and high molecular mass substances

   Hyaluronan modified with hydrophobic residues can be involved in a number of interactions leading to formation of micelles that can be advantageously used as carriers of active substance because hyaluronan is capable of interaction with specific receptors on the surface of certain cells. The work will be focused on the study of premicellar and micelle aggregates formation, character of interaction with selected cells and influence of chemical and biological factors on release of active substances from micelles. In addition, interactions with variety of biopolymers and low molecular mass substances which may be encountered by carrier on its way through bloodstream and in tissues will be studied. As it is clear from the above, the dissertation thesis will be an interdisciplinary work, focused on the field of physical chemistry, but the student will also cross organic chemistry and cell biology.

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

5. Organic electronics for observation of microorganisms and cell cultures.

   Development of biosensors based on printed organic electronic elements for observation of vital occurrences of cells in pabula in vitro. Electrical and biochemical effect are expected both in pabula and cells which influence response of organic electrochemical and field effect transistors.

   Tutor: Salyk Ota, doc. Ing., CSc.

6. Photocvatalytic activity of printed photocatalyst layers

   Tutor: Veselý Michal, prof. Ing., CSc.

7. 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.

8. Printed light dosimeters

   Tutor: Veselý Michal, prof. Ing., CSc.

9. Study of processes in electrical discharges in liquids

   The aim of this work is characterization of chemical processes initiated by electrical discharges in liquids and in interaction with liquids. Work will focus on water solutions as well as organic solutions. Besides the discharge products, the plasma diagnostics will be carried out.

   Tutor: Krčma František, prof. RNDr., Ph.D.

10. Study of thermal properties ofPCM materials

    The research work will focused on the study of thermal properties of materials used for heat storage based on phase change materials. The experimental part will focus on the measurement of heat accumulation in different materials by using of dot and surface temperature sensors (e.g. thermocouples, thermocamera). The new method based on the measurements of temperature responses to pulse or jump of the heat supplied to enable a comprehensive assessment of the substance properties will be used. To measure the absorption and emission properties listed PCM materials will be used thermocamera. The data processing will be performed using the methods of image analysis.

    Tutor: Zmeškal Oldřich, prof. Ing., CSc.

11. Supported bilayers as membrane models for the study of interactions with biopolymers

    Preparation of bilayers as model membranes, study of their interactions with selected polysaccharides and proteins. Evaluation of results in relationship to drug delivery systems.

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

12. 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.