Group leader: Assoc. Prof. Jiří Trejbal, PhD.
PDL is a technology-oriented research group focused on the development of industrial processes for the production of chemical compounds used as specialty chemicals and in pharmaceutical applications. Research mainly covers separation processes, including distillation, extraction, and phase equilibria, as well as chemical reaction kinetics and equilibria, catalyst applications in industrial processes, and mathematical modelling in general-purpose simulation software.
Group leader: Prof. Eliška Vyskočilová, PhD.
The research group is focused on the development and optimization of chemical processes for the preparation of fine chemicals using heterogeneous catalysis. The main areas of research include the preparation and application of new catalysts, the study of the mechanisms of catalyzed reactions, and the optimization of processes relevant to pharmaceuticals, perfumery, and agrochemistry. The group also focuses on biomass conversion, CO₂ utilization, and the development of hydrogenation and dehydrogenation processes for the synthesis of biologically active substances. These activities are complemented by the development of advanced separation and analytical methods, including molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) for the monitoring of biomolecules and methods for the extraction and determination of biologically active substances from natural sources.
Group leader: Prof. Petr Zámostný, PhD.
The research group focuses on improving the efficiency of chemical manufacturing processes. Experimental research is oriented towards hydrocarbon steam-cracking, the search for alternative feedstocks, and the integration of recycled materials into production processes. Another key area is the study of high-temperature reaction kinetics and the development of mathematical process models. Based on these models, we perform develop tools for the process control, decision support, and economic optimization of industrial operations. A significant part of our research is also dedicated to data analysis using both physics-based models and machine learning methods. Students can perform experiments on micro-pyrolysis aparatus or they might ve involved in programing od they are interested.
Group leader: Assoc. Prof. Pavel Čapek, CSc.
The research team has long focused on the study of the microstructure of multiphase solids, particularly porous and composite materials. Primary experimental structural data are obtained using various imaging techniques, especially combined ion and electron microscopy and X-ray computed microtomography. In some cases, three-dimensional images of the microstructure are created by combining experimental data with computational methods based on model assumptions about material formation. The resulting three-dimensional microstructural image is then used to predict the macroscopic properties of the studied materials. The predicted properties, mainly effective diffusivity, permeability, and conductivity, are subsequently validated experimentally.
Group leader: Martin Veselý, PhD.
Vesely Research Group explore 2D materials and their application in heterogeneous catalysis. We characterize 2D materials based on germanium and silicon, use them as a support for metal nanoparticle and reveal relation between the 2D material structure/electronic properties and observed catalytic activity.
We apply concept of spectro-microscopy to get insight into this relation by measuring the the same spot on the catalyst using various spectroscopic and microscopic techniques, ideally under in-situ or operando conditions.
We use advanced image and data processing of naturally multimodal data to uncover the nature of the sturcture-activity relation.
Group leader: Prof. Petr Zámostný, PhD.
The PharmTech Group is dedicated to the research and development of modern pharmaceutical formulations, with a focus on solid dosage forms. It investigates how the properties of active pharmaceutical ingredients and excipients, their surface characteristics, and processing methods influence the quality, stability, and final performance of a medicinal product. The research integrates formulation, physicochemical characterization, dissolution testing, and modeling. The group’s goal is to better understand how to design effective, stable, and reliable dosage forms with regard to real-world pharmaceutical processes.
Group leader: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jarmila Zbytovská