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. Tutor: Dzik Petr, doc. Ing., Ph.D.

2. Hydration of biocolloids

   Study of hydration of several biocolloids (e.g. chitosan, hyaluronic acid, humic substances) by means of several methods chosen on the basis of students' review, study of phenomenons related to interactions of biocolloids with water and aqueous solutions (dissolving, dissociation).

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

3. Hydrogels with controlled internal micro- and nanostructure

   Preparation of hydrogels with suitable structuring elements controlling their internal structure on the microscopic level. Study of their mechanical and transport (diffusion, release of entrapped moelcules) properties. Evaluation of their potential use as models of biological environment or of their applications in medicine.

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

4. Hydrogels with controlled internal micro- and nanostructure

   Preparation of hydrogels with suitable structuring elements controlling their internal structure on the microscopic level. Study of their mechanical and transport (diffusion, release of entrapped moelcules) properties. Evaluation of their potential use as models of biological environment or of their applications in medicine.

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

5. Micro- and nanorheology of hydrocolloids

   Development of special rheological techniques for small volumes of hydrocolloids, particularly hydrogels, and their application to the study of the internal structure of hydrogels

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

6. 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.

7. Organic materials with nonlinear optical properties

   The work will be focused on the study of the relationship between molecular structure and nonlinear optical properties, in particular multi-photon absorption. Among the studied features will be light absorption, fluorescence quantum yield and lifetime, and determination of multi-photon absorption cross-sections and spectra. The experimental work will be based on steady state optical spectroscopy as well as on time resolved techniques including laser-based techniques. The scope of work will also include the study of materials properties for multi-photon microscopy and 3D printing with high resolution.

   Tutor: Vala Martin, prof. Mgr., Ph.D.

8. Organic semoconductors for bioelectronics

   The thesis is focused on the study of the relationship between the structure of materials for use in bioelectronic devices and their optical, optoelectric and electrical properties. The biocompatibility of these materials and the effect of their modification will be also studied. A typical device will be sensor of living cells physiological functions and platform for influencing cell behavior. The study will include preparation of model devices and their characterization.

   Tutor: Vala Martin, prof. Mgr., Ph.D.

9. Photocatalytically active printed layers of titanium dioxide

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

10. Printed fotoelectrochemical sensors

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

11. Semi-interpenetrating polymer network hydrogels - intelligent materials with controlled flow and transport properties

    The main task will be to develop and to characterize sIPN hydrogel systems for potential applications in carrier and controlled-release systems. Suitable compositions of sIPN hydrogel systems will be proposed and detailed structural, flow (rheological) and transport characterization of the synthesized materials will be performed both at the macroscopic and microscopic level. For this purpose, advanced instrumental techniques at disposition of Materials Research Centre and its research partners (FCS spectroscopy, (micro) rheometry, (cryo) SEM) will be utilized.

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

12. Semi-interpenetrating polymer network hydrogels - intelligent materials with controlled flow and transport properties

    The main task will be to develop and to characterize sIPN hydrogel systems for potential applications in carrier and controlled-release systems. Suitable compositions of sIPN hydrogel systems will be proposed and detailed structural, flow (rheological) and transport characterization of the synthesized materials will be performed both at the macroscopic and microscopic level. For this purpose, advanced instrumental techniques at disposition of Materials Research Centre and its research partners (FCS spectroscopy, (micro) rheometry, (cryo) SEM) will be utilized.

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

13. Study of chemical processes initiated by electrical discharges and radiation in extraterestrial atmospheres

    The goal of thesis is analysis of products generated by electrical discharges, photons or reactive particles (free atoms, ions, radicals) in gaseous mixtures relating extraterestrial atmospheres. Thesis are directly lined to european research networks under COST programme.

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

14. 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.

15. Study of thermal properties of bulks 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.

16. Thermoanalytical characterization of natural organic matter

    DSC, TG, microcalorimetry - typology of thermoanalytical curves, stability and hydration properties of natural organic matter

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