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UCT Prague - A challenge that pays off
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The University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague consists of four faculties and several other departments
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| 403 Department of Physical Chemistry | ||
| 409 Department of Chemical Engineering | ||
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| 445 Department of Computing and Control Engineering (replaced by 446) | ||
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| 827 Department of Physical Education and Sport | ||
| 832 Department of Chemical Education and Humanities | ||
| 834 Department of Languages | ||
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| 966 Personnel Department | ||
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| 979 Department of Communication | ||
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| 990 Computer Centre | ||
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| 992 Hollow Glass Workrooms | ||
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UCT Prague is a research university primarily focused on technical chemistry, chemical and biochemical technologies, material and chemical engineering, food science, and environmental science. Its cutting-edge facilities and equipment together, with an impressive scientific and research profile, make it an ideal training ground for the managerial, R&D, and public sector leaders of the future.
UCT Prague has four faculties. Its competitive edge lies in its unique “weaving together” of teaching activities with the highest-quality basic and applied research. Across UCT Prague, scientific teams are intensively involved in various national and international cooperative R&D efforts. The Project Centre provides methodological and administrative support to researchers submitting project applications and managing funded projects.
UCT Prague considers the commercialisation of applied research to be an important part of its mission. For that reason, UCT Prague’ss Research and Technology Transfer Office offers researchers support, contributing to extending valourisation of scientific outputs and pursuing the quest for new collaborative partners in applied settings. In 2015, UCT Prague opened Technopark Kralupy, a science and technology hub focused on chemistry for building construction applications, materials engineering, and related fields. The Technopark plays an essential role in UCT Prague’s technology transfer efforts and strategies.
The Research and Technology Transfer Office facilitates internal grants for researchers and students, offers opportunities to compete in prestigious research competitions, and promotes active engagement and participation in student conferences.
UCT Prague is an attractive institution for young scientists and early career researchers, and the Project Centre actively supports hosting and mentoring ECRs, e.g. as part of Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions. Here, ECRs can apply for a prestigious start-up grant, the Dagmar Procházková Fund, in order to create their own UCT Prague research groups. Postdoctoral fellows at UCT Prague receive extensive international mobility support for broadening their research horizons.
UCT Prague is actively involved in global scientific efforts and is continuously expanding and deepening its collaborations with partners around the world. The basic pillars of these activities include scientific research projects, inter-university cooperation memoranda, and Erasmus+ agreements. UCT Prague additionally creates and accredits joint study programmes with universities abroad.
Paving the way for the European Commission’s HR Excellence in Research Award, UCT Prague is committed to creating collegial working conditions, supporting continuous professional development, and transparent hiring procedures. The Personnel Department co-creates facilities for employees together with the Welcome Centre, which supports employees arriving from abroad, from assisting with the visa process to answering questions about everyday life in Prague. In its determination to be an attractive and welcoming institution for all employees and students, UCT Prague has created a Gender Equality Plan, an executive action initiative.
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Feel free to contact Department of Comunication with any inquiry. The department will provide contact on University scientific staff.
Main contact person
L Mgr. Michal Janovský
b Michal.Janovsky@vscht.cz
e + 420 220 444 159
e + 420 733 690 543
- Room: A205a
Deputy contact person
D Mgr. Jan Kříž
b Jan2.Kriz@vscht.cz
e +420 220 443 799
: +420 728 831 726
- Room A318
Whole team of Department of Comunication
Press releases
- 3. 2. 2024 DETECT! (Deep Tech Creativity) successfully completed the first phase of project activities
- 13. 2. 2024 Hydrogen Academy: a new milestone in clean energy education
- 17. 1. 2024 Jitka Čejková's successful book recently released by prestigious U.S. publisher
- 30. 11. 2023 Material genetics will be pursued by the AMULET project, which succeeded in the Excellent Research Call
- 19. 9. 2023 The Prague Dejvice concept to be completed after 100 years
- 5. 9. 2023 UCT Prague co-founds Prague.bio with goal of connecting research and business sectors
- 1. 9. 2023 Faculty of Environmental Technology celebrates its 70th birthday
- 27. 8. 2023 Prague hosted world’s leaders in catalysis
- 8. 6. 2023 UCT Prague to lead on a new project for boosting innovation and entrepreneurship through deep tech
You can find older press releases in archive.
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Alumni Club
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Programme
13:45 – 14:00 Registration & Welcome Coffee
14:00 – 14:10 Welcome address by prof. Pavel Novák, Vice-Dean for Science and Research
14:10 – 15:00 1st Session
Speakers
14:10-14:20 Shuangying Wei - Reaction Mechanism and Performance of Innovative 2D Germanane-Silicane Alloys: SixGe1−xH Electrodes in Lithium-Ion Batteries
14:20-14:30 Monaam Benali - Unlocking the Potential of 2D Materials based Photo-Rechargeable Electrochemical Energy Storage System
14:30-14:40 Filipa Oliveira - Emerging 2D materials for electromagnetic interference shielding applications
14:40-14:50 Tomáš Sedlačík - Development of advanced bioglass-polymer scaffolds for OSTEOCHONdral interface tissue regeneration
14:50-15:00 Joyce Boitumelo Matsoso Synthesis of Mo-based MXenes as catalysts for CO2 reduction reaction
15:00 – 15:20 Coffee Break
15:20 – 16:20 2nd Session
Speakers
15:20-15:30 Anna Heleveria - To link or to make? N-Heterocycles in two dimensions
15:30-15:40 Sergii Sergiienko - MAX phase / MXene / Ni porous composites for energy conversion application
15:40-15:50 Levna Chacko - Development of nanocatalysts for photo/electrochemical energy conversion through alkaline water electrolysis
15:50-16:00 Piotr Zabierowski - Hybrid halides templated with pi-conjugated complexes of copper: inclusion phenomena, redox isomerism and functionalisation of 2D materials
16:00-16:10 Payal Chauhan - 2D TM-LDH (Layered double hydroxide) with low dimensions materials (MXene, graphene, and TMC) as flexible solid state and electrochemical supercapacitors and electrocatalyst
16:10-16:20 Edith Mawunya Kutorglo - Make the most of your postdoc: Tips and strategies to achieve your goals while maintaining a healthy mental well-being (building resilience)
16:20 – 19:00 Discussion, networking, refreshments
Research Fellows at UCT Prague
Shuangying Wei
Talk: Reaction Mechanism and Performance of Innovative 2D Germanane-Silicane Alloys: SixGe1−xH Electrodes in Lithium-Ion Batteries
PhD from: University of Ferrara, Italy (2021)
My last position: Post-Doctoral Researcher at the University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague
Country of my last position: Czechia
My former collaborations
- University of Ferrara, Italy
- University of Agriculture and Technology, Japan
- Xiangtan University, China
My scientific highlights
- My research interests are centered on lithium battery science and technology, with a particular focus on synthesizing, modifying, and exfoliating 2D functionalized germananes. I also conduct lithium-ion full-cell studies, combining 2D anodes with various cathodes, including olivine, layered oxide, and spinel oxide.
- In 2021, I successfully obtained a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowship (MSCA PF) to work on 2D nanomaterials, involving their synthesis, characterization, and applications.
- I have authored research and review papers published in 30 high-impact journals, including Energy Storage Materials, Journal of Materials Chemistry A, Journal of Power Sources, Nanoscale Horizons, Journal of Energy Chemistry, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, Electrochimica Acta, Journal of The Electrochemical Society, and ChemElectroChem, among others.
- My research paper published in ChemElectroChem in 2020 (7 (11), 2340-2340) was featured on the "Front Cover" of a regular issue of the journal.
My achievements, awards
- “MSCA PF” in UCT Prague
- “National scholarship” for postgraduates awarded by the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China
- “National encouragement scholarship” for undergraduates awarded by Hunan Education Department
- “Outstanding Graduates” for postgraduates awarded by Xiangtan University
- “Outstanding Graduates” for postgraduates awarded by Xiangtan City
- “Merit-based student” awarded by Xiangtan University
- “Award of excellent student cadre” awarded by Xiangtan University
- “Second-class scholarship” awarded by Hengyang Normal University
- “Merit-based student” awarded by Hengyang Normal University
Scientific specialization & research interest at UCT
- Development of Atomically thin pristine germanane with diverse chemical functionalities for energy storage: sodium/lithium-ion batteries.
Type of collaborations I am looking for
- Experimentalist working on the design and synthesis of 2D electrode materials.
- Computational chemist (DFT calculations) researching the electrochemical properties of 2D materials.
Monaam Benali
Talk: Unlocking the Potential of 2D Materials based Photo-Rechargeable Electrochemical Energy Storage System
PhD from: University of Tunis El-Manar, Faculty of Mathematical, Physical and Natural Sciences of Tunis/Tunisia
My last position: Postdoc in Nanjing University of Science and Technology
Country of my last position: China
My former collaborations
- University of Bisha with Prof. Habib Elhouichet
- French National Centre for Scientific Research, Paris (CNRS) and University Lille 1 with Dr. Rabah Boukherroub
My scientific highlights
The synthesis of nanomaterials, semiconductors and composites.
- Application in photocatalysis (photodegradation of organic pollutants and H2 evolution).
- Scientific publications of 17 SCI papers (13 first author) in high-impact journals (Chemical Engineering Journal, Journal of Colloid and Interface Science etc.)
- Recognized Reviewer: chemical Engineering Journal, Chemical Physics; Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids; Journal of Hazardous Materials; Electrochimica Acta; International Journal of Hydrogen Energy; Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing.
My achievements, awards
- Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Nanjing University of Science and Technology.
- Chemfells V (UCT Prague)
Scientific specialization & research interest at UCT
The synthesis of nanomaterials, semiconductors including 2D materials and their application for solar energy conversion, photo-batteries and light assisted metal-air batteries devices.
Type of collaborations I am looking for
I am interested in collaborating with any university colleagues who are working on the design, synthesis, and characterization of nanomaterials in diverse shapes and structures. As well as, any research groups who are working in the area of photo-electrochemical energy storage system using 2D materials.
Filipa Oliveira
Talk: Emerging 2D materials for electromagnetic interference shielding applications
PhD from: University of Minho, Portugal (October 2020)
My last position: Postdoctoral Researcher at the UCT Prague
Country of my last position: Czechia
My ongoing collaborations
- RWTH Aachen University, Germany
- CeNTI – Centre for Nanotechnology and Smart Materials, Portugal
My scientific highlights
- Guest-editor of a special issue “MAX phases and MXenes: exploring the frontiers of nanolaminated compounds” of the Open Ceramics journal, from Elsevier – ongoing.
- Organizing committee of the scientific conference “FLATLANDS beyond Graphene 2023”, Prague.
- Within the Sofer group, I have established electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding measurements.
My achievements, awards
- MSCA Fellowship CZ – CZ OP JAK CHEMFELLS V (2023-2025).
- Selected (one of 10 young researchers from the CZ) to visit the Joint Research Centre in Ispra, Italy, a European Commission site, in the framework of the Presidency of the Czech Republic in the Council of the EU (2022). This included shadowing in the European Microwave Signature Laboratory.
- Awarded a scholarship (one of 9 Ph.D. students from Portugal) to participate in a training course on Nano-scale Materials: Characterization Techniques and Applications at Dresden Fraunhofer Cluster Nanoanalysis (DFCNA), Germany, in 2017.
- Awarded a scholarship to attend a training course Characterization Tools of Materials for Nanotechnologies at Nova University Lisbon/CENIMAT, Portugal, 2016.
- PhD grant from Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (2016-2020).
- Honorable Mention for the best oral presentation by the Portuguese Society of Chemistry, Portugal, 2013.
Scientific specialization & research interest at UCT
My current research interests include the synthesis and processing of 2D materials and their composites for applications related to microwave absorption and EMI shielding. Additionally, I am actively developing expertise in operating various characterization techniques, including SEM/EDX, TEM, XRD, and Raman spectroscopy.
Type of collaborations I am looking for
DFT modelling of 2D materials with microwave absorption and EMI shielding properties.
Tomáš Sedlačík
Talk: Development of advanced bioglass-polymer scaffolds for OSTEOCHONdral interface tissue regeneration
PhD from: University of Chemistry and Technology
My last position: Ghent University, postdoctoral researcher
Country of my last position: Belgium
My former collaborations
- Prof. Richard Hoogenboom, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
- Prof. Jian Ping Gong, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
- Prof. Minna Kellomäki, Tampere University, Tampere, Finland
- Dr. Dana Kubies, Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry, Prague, Czechia
- Prof. Gamze Köse, Yeditepe University, Istanbul, Turkey
My scientific highlights
- Engineering of an electrically charged hydrogel implanted into a traumatic brain injury model for stepwise neuronal tissue reconstruction. Scientific Reports 2023, 13, 2233
- Nanoscale TEM Imaging of Hydrogel Network Architecture. Advanced Materials 2022, 35, 2208902
- Preparation of tough double- and triple-network supermacroporous hydrogels trough repeated cryogelation. Chemistry of Materials 2020, 32, 8576-8586
- Bioengineering a pre-vascularized pouch for subsequent islet transplantation using VEGF-loaded polylactide capsules. Biomaterials Science 2020, DOI: 10.1039/C9BM01280J.
My achievements, awards
- MSCA PF 2022 (Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowship 2022)
Scientific specialization & research interest at UCT
Natural and synthetic polymers, polymeric networks, synthesis, characterization and application of hydrogels and hydrogel-containing materials and devices, tissue engineering, drug delivery systems, 3D printing techniques, bioactive glass and ceramics
Type of collaborations I am looking for
Development and characteriation of new hydrogels and their applications. Perhaps you are looking for a soft solid materials for your brand new technology. Strechy, strong, injectable, particulate, micro, nano, film, composite. Maybe you have a new hydrophilic polymer and you want to get an interesting hydrogel from it. Or you are trying to develop a drug delivery device, scaffolds for tissue enginerring, biosensors, etc. Or maybe you have a new characteriation tool that could be applied to hydrogels.
Joyce Boitumelo Matsoso
Talk: Synthesis of Mo-based MXenes as catalysts for CO2 reduction reaction
PhD from: University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
My last position: Research Fellow in LMI 5615 CNRS at Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1
Country of my last position: France
My former collaborations
- Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, France
- Departamento de Físca, Universidade Federal do Parana, Brazil
- National Research Centre for Energy and Materials (CNPEM), Campinas, Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Canadian Light Source Inc., Saskatoon, Canada
My scientific highlights
- Graphene Flagship Mentorship Programme member (Since 2020)
- Supervision of 12 students (PhD, MSc and Honours, 2015-2020) at University of the Witwatersrand.
- Guest Editor Coatings (MDPI): Special Issue- Advanced Two-Dimensional Materials: Graphene
- Reviewer for Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Sensors, Energies, Ceramics
- 2007 Student Chapter for South African Nanotechnology Initiative (SANi)
- Graduate student exchange programme to Johnson Matthey Technology Centre, Sonning Common, UK.
My achievements, awards
- Recipient of CHEMFELLS IV (2021-2023) and CHEMFELLS V (2023-2025), projects, UCT Prague
- Recipient of African Pittcon 2020 Travel Grant for 2020 Pittcon Conference, Chicago, USA.
- Recipient of Graphene Flagship research fellowship (2018) for research at LMI UMR-5615 CNRS, Lyon.
- 2016 National Young Spectroscopist Award recipient, South Africa.
- 2016 Graphene Conference Student Travel grant, Genoa, Italy.
Scientific specialization & research interest at UCT
Synthesis of 2D-2D heterojunction hybrids nanostructures as electrochemical electrodes in chemical sensors as well as in energy storage and conversion devices such as supercapacitors and nitrogen reduction reaction.
Type of collaborations I am looking for
DFT modelling of electrochemical energy systems.
Anna Heleveria
Talk: To link or to make? N-Heterocycles in two dimensions
Now I am a PhD-student at UCT (Prague, CZ) and Karazin University (Ukraine)
My last position: MSc in V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University and head of the laboratory at Ukrainian Scientific Pharmacopoeial Center for Quality of Medicines (Ukraine)
Country of my last position: Ukraine
My former collaborations
- State Scientific Institution “Institute for Single Crystals” of National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine (Ukraine)
- Ukrainian Scientific Pharmacopoeial Center for Quality of Medicines (Ukraine)
My scientific highlights
- One-pot synthesis and crystal structure of diethyl 2,6-dimethyl-4-(1-(2-nitrophenyl)-1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)-1,4-dihydropyridine-3,5-dicarboxylate, C21H23N5O6 (Z. Kristallogr. – N. Cryst. Struct. 2023; 238(2): 381–384)
- Polymorphism of 3-(5-phenyl-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl)- and 3-[5-(pyridin-4-yl)-1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl]-2H-chromen-2-ones Acta (Cryst. (2019). C75, 1541-1553)
- Influence of ortho-substituent on the molecular and crystal structures of 2-(N-arylimino)coumarin-3-carboxamide: isotypic and polymorphic structures (Acta Cryst. (2019). B75, 887-902)
- Three polymorphs of 3-(3-phenyl-1H-1,2,4-triazol-5-yl)-2H-1-benzopyran-2-one formed from different solvents (Acta Cryst. (2019). C75, 822-832)
- Hydrogen bonding vs. stacking interaction in the crystals of the simplest coumarin derivatives: a study from the energetic viewpoint (CrystEngComm, 2019, 21, 6945-6957)
- 4-(1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrimidine derivatives / Patent application for an invention № A201906190 03.06.2019 [UA]
- Derivatives of condensed mesoionic compounds of 5,6-dihydro-[1,2,4]triazole[1,5-c]quinazoline-1-ium-2-thiolates / Patent application for an invention № A201909260 13.08.2019
- 4-(1H-1,2,3-triazol-4-yl)-1,4-dihydropyridine derivatives / Patent application for an invention № A202002578 27.04.2020 [UA]
My achievements, awards
- grant of Specific university research N° A2_FCHT_2023_103
- grant of MSCA4Ukraine 2023 – 2025
- Participated in more than 14 conferences, 8 of which were awarded as the best report or poster
Scientific specialization & research interest at UCT
I received vast training in organic synthesis and crystal engineering during the masters and doctoral studies in Kharkov. The synthetic schemes covered a broad range of transformation leading to N-heterocyclic derivatives synthesized either by “click” or by Hantzsch and Biginelli multicomponent reactions.
After relocation to Czechia (CZ), I have amalgamated my skills and background with the focus of the hosting laboratory focusing on photo- and organocatalysis, surface science and self-assembly. This crystallized into an original research topic for my doctoral work in CZ: rethinking the paradigm of the role of N-heterocycle forming reactions. Some reactions are generally perceived as yielding products (Hantzsch, Biginelli), while others are predestined to link chosen fragments (CuAAC click). However, this paradigm is purely artificial and the goal of my project is to develop methodologies to question it.
Type of collaborations I am looking for
I am interested in collaborating with universities and research groups working in the area of heterogeneous photo-organo-catalysis
Sergii Sergiienko
Talk: MAX phase / MXene / Ni porous composites for energy conversion application
PhD from: L.V. Pisarzhevskii Institute of Physical Chemistry of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
My last position: University of Aveiro, CICECO – Aveiro Institute of Materials, Portugal
Country of my last position: Portugal
My former collaborations
- L.V. Pisarzhevskii Institute of Physical Chemistry of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
- University of Aveiro, CICECO – Aveiro Institute of Materials, Portugal
My scientific highlights
- Contributions to the new processing approaches for designing MXene and nickel containing electrodes for hydrogen evolution (Sergiienko, Sergii A., et al. "MXene-containing composite electrodes for hydrogen evolution: Material design aspects and approaches for electrode fabrication." Int. J. of Hydrogen Energy 46.21 (2021): 11636-11651.).
- Contributions to the discovery of a notable photocatalytic activity of bare Ti3C2Tx MXene under near infra-red light (Sergiienko S. A., et al. "Photocatalytic removal of benzene over Ti3C2Tx MXene and TiO2–MXene composite materials under solar and NIR irradiation." J. of Mat. Chem. C 10.2 (2022): 626-639).
- Publication of 17 SCI articles in last five years, being a corresponding author in 2 of them, including 2D materials (MXene, graphitic carbon nitride), ceramics processing, solid state and liquid electrochemistry, catalysis, and thermoelectrics.
My achievements, awards
- Ph.D.
- project – Chemfells V
Scientific specialization & research interest at UCT
Establishing guidelines for processing composite MAX phase/ MXene/ Metal electrodes with a porous 3D structure for hydrogen evolution and energy storage application
Type of collaborations I am looking for
I am interested in collaborating with any university colleagues who are working on the design, synthesis, and characterization of nanomaterials in the area of energy storage and energy conversion.
Levna Chacko
Talk: Development of nanocatalysts for photo/electrochemical energy conversion through alkaline water electrolysis
PhD from: Central University of Kerala, Kasargod, India (2019)
My last position: Assistant Professor, CHRIST University, Bnagalore, India (2020-2022)
Country of my last position: India
My former collaborations
- ENEA Research Centre, Italy
- Indian Institute of Science and Research (IISc), Bangalore, India
- Tata Institute of Fundamental Research – Hyderabad, India
- Cochin University of Science and Technology, India
- Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, India
My scientific highlights
- Published scientific papers and book chapters in several reputable journals such as Journal of Hazardous Materials, Journal of Materials Chemistry B, Journal of Electrochemical Society, RSC Advances etc.
- Reviewer for several journals such as AIP Advances, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy (Elsevier), Energy Advances (Royal Society of Chemistry)
- Expertise in the development and characterization of several two-dimensional materials, metal-oxides for sensing and catalytic applications.
- Attended several International conferences, workshops, hands-on-training programs and out-reach activities.
My achievements, awards
- Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral fellowship – 2021 [ID: 101063410].
- Recipient of Innovators Award-2019, Central University of Kerala, India.
- Recipient of Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (INSPIRE) – Fellowship for Doctoral Studies, 2014 [ID: IF140815].
- Recipient of Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research (INSPIRE) –Scholarship for Higher Education (SHE), 2008 [ID: 146/2008].
Scientific specialization & research interest at UCT
Development of two-dimensional material based efficient electrocatalyst for green H2 production and detailed study on the electrochemical activities.
Type of collaborations I am looking for
Looking for collaborations to carry out In-situ and operando measurements
Looking forward to collaborate with experts in theoretical calculations
Interested in academic-industrial collaborations
Piotr Zabierowski
Talk: Hybrid halides templated with pi-conjugated complexes of copper: inclusion phenomena, redox isomerism and functionalisation of 2D materials
PhD from: Jagiellonian University in Kraków, Poland
My last position: postdoc at CNR – Istituto per i Processi Chimico-Fisici, Sezione di Bari
Country of my last position: Italy
My former collaborations
- Institut Photovoltaïque d’Ile-de-France 18, boulevard Thomas Gobert, 91120 Palaiseau, France
- Université de Strasbourg, France
- Institut des Sciences Chimiques de Rennes, France
- University of Wrocław, Poland
- Tomas Bata University in Zlín, Czechia
My scientific highlights
- Ion imprinted graphene oxides for detection/determination of lead (Electrochimica Acta 2022, 434, 141307)
- Synthesis and characterisation of luminescent lanthanide complexes (Inorganic Chemistry, 2021, 60, 11, 8304–8314)
- Molecular docking of phosphines and copper(I) complexes on CTDNA (Journal of Inorganic Biochemistry, 2020, 203, 110926)
- Synthesis of halometallic double salts directed by a dicopper(I) hydrazinyl-tetraimine nanocation (New Journal of Chemistry, 2018, 42, 817-821)
My achievements, awards
- Johan Amos Comenius Fellowship (Chemfells V)
- Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR) Fellowship
- PhD student grant – Engineering imine ligands based on o-phthalaldehyde (project no. K/DSC/001470)
Scientific specialization & research interest at UCT
Hybrid halides templated with π-conjugated complexes: synthesis, characterisation and functionalisation of 2D materials
Type of collaborations I am looking for
Development of catalysts (polymer synthesis), chemical biology
Payal Chauhan
Talk: 2D TM-LDH (Layered double hydroxide) with low dimensions materials (MXene, graphene, and TMC) as flexible solid state and electrochemical supercapacitors and electrocatalyst
PhD from: Sardar Patel University, India (2021)
My last position: Post-Doctoral Researcher at Charotar University of Science and Technology
Country of my last position: India
My former collaborations
- Sardar Patel University, India
- Birla Institute of Technology and Science Pilani Hyderabad Campus, India
- Amity University Maharashtra, India
My scientific highlights
- My area of research is synthesized and characterized heterostructures composite to investigate their Electrocatalyst (Water splitting), Energy (Electrochemical and Solid state Supercapacitors) and optoelectronic applications. I have good knowledge of liquid exfoliation and hydrothermal method to process 2D materials.
- I am skilled in electrophoresis, electrodeposition, spin coating and drop-casting techniques to accomplish the fabrication of flexible electrodes of individual and heterostructures for electrochemical studies such as a self-powered photoelectrochemical photodetector, hydrogen evolution and supercapacitor applications. I can fabricate and characterize the devices independently.
- I have experience in fabricating and characterising 2D/3D solid-state devices (si-wafer based p-n junction) for the application of visible light photodetector and rectifiers.
- I have published resarch paper in the reputed journals such as ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, Advanced Optical Materials, Nanoscale, Materials Today Chemistry, Electrochimica Acta, ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, Applied Surface Science, ACS Applied Nano Materials etc.
My achievements, awards
- MSCA Fellowship in UCT Prague
- Postdoctoral Research Fellow at CHARUSAT, India
- Dr. A. K. Shah Best Research Paper Award in 2019 for “Tunable and anisotropic photoresponse of layered Re0.2Sn0.8Se2 ternary alloy, Solar Energy”
- Dr. A. K. Shah Best Research Paper Award in 2022 for “ Engineered Interfaces of WSe2/Rhenium doped SnSe2 Heterostructures Nanosheet Arrays for SuperiorHydrogen Generation and Flexible Supercapacitor”.
Scientific specialization & research interest at UCT
2D TM-LDH (Layered double hydroxide) with low dimensions materials (MXene, graphene, and TMC) as flexible solid state and electrochemical supercapacitors and electrocatalyst
Type of collaborations I am looking for
Computational fellow working on Electrocatalyst and energy storage calculations
Looking for industrial collobration
Anastasiia Hubina
PhD from: Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
My last position: Postdoctoral Researcher at Department of Physical and Macromolecular Chemistry, Charles University
Country of my last position: Czechia
My former collaborations
- Department of Physical and Macromolecular Chemistry, Charles University
- Institute of Bioorganic and Petrochemistry NAS of Ukraine
My scientific highlights
- Polytriazole and polyimide materials for membrane applications (since 2022)
- Hydrogels and polysaccharide based materials for membrane and medical applications
- Poly(aminoacid)s block copolymer synthesis and characterization for application in drug delivery
- Supervision of MS and BSc students (National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy)
- More info at website https://polymermembranelab.com/
My achievements, awards
- 2014 – 2015 UNESCO/IUPAC/PhosAgro Green Chemistry Grant (“Polysaccharide-based membranes for fuel cells”)
- 2013-2014 Grant for Young Researchers from National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine (“Development of Biodegradable Polysaccharides based on Polysaccharides”
Scientific specialization & research interest at UCT
Current research focuses on synthesis of polymer membranes for application in alkaline water electrolyzers. The research currently includes two main directions: the development of polytriazole and polyimide-based membranes.
Type of collaborations I am looking for
I am interested in collaboration with groups involved into characterization of the materials with XRD, AFM, SEM, testing membranes for gas separation ability
I am looking for chemists who synthesize metal organic complexes which can be used as additive for the polymers to obtain hybrid functional materials
Amutha Subramani
PhD from: SRM Insitute of Science and Technology, India
My last position: Postdoctoral Researcher, GTIIT
Country of my last position: China
My former collaborations
- Chenrayan Senthil – Gyeongsang National University, South Korea
- Pooja Shukla – University of Minnesota, United States
My scientific highlights
- Single molecular magnets for spintronic and memory storage applicants
- Advanced energy materials for next-generation batteries
- Tunnel magnetoresistance in graphene nanojunctions
- Interaction of strong coherent light with low dimensional materials.
My achievements, awards
- Top 25 Best Poster Award in CECAM Workshop 2014, Germany (2014)
- Best Paper Presentation Award from NCHSM-14, SRM University, India (2014 )
- Travel Grant for CECAM, Germany by DST–SERB, Govt. of India (2014)
- Junior & Senior Research Fellowship award by Dept. of Science & Technology (2014; 2016)
- Chemfells V (2023)
Scientific specialization & research interest at UCT
Development of lead free perovskites for solar cells: Combined Theorectical and Experimental Investigation
Non-centrosymetric materials for high efficiency bulk photovoltaic effect
Theoretical understanding on the properties such as Optical, Phonon and Raman.
Type of collaborations I am looking for
Performance testing for lead free perovskite solar cells.
High performance computing facilities.
Milena Šetka
PhD from: Central European Institute of Technology, Brno University of Technology, Czechia
My last position was as: Postdoctoral researcher at the University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague, Czechia
Country of my last position: Czechia
My former collaborations
- National Institute of Chemistry, Slovenia
- University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Universitat Politècnica de València, Spain
- Rovira and Virgili University, Spain
- Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain
- Mexican National Autonomous University, Mexico
- Eindhoven University of Technology, Netherlands
My scientific highlights
- My research focuses on the synthesis of organic (conductive polymer), and inorganic (noble metal colloids) nanomaterials, and their composite, as well as comprehensive physical and chemical characterization of these materials through microscopic and spectroscopic techniques. These materials were tested in gas sensors, gas sorbents, photo- and electro-catalysis.
- My citation count is 448 and the h-index is 10 (source Web of Science). I have published a total of 14 peer-reviewed articles in journals (11) and conference proceedings (3). I am the first author of 6 of these articles.
My achievements, awards
- PI of the Junior Grand project awarded by UCT Prague, Czechia -2022 (budget 220,000.00 CZK)
- PI of the project awarded by Internal Grant Agency, Czechia (budget 100,000.00CZK)
- Erasmus + fellowship-2018 (budget of 2.500 €)
- Free Movers Fellowships-2017 (budget of 46.000 CZK)
- Erasmus + fellowship-2017 (budget of 2.400 €)
- Best presentation awarded at 22nd EEICT Conference, BUT, Czechia
Scientific specialization & research interest at UCT
Development of porous carbon-based catalysts using green synthesis approaches for electro-catalytical applications ( ORR, CO2 reactions).
Type of collaborations I am looking for
Academic and industrial applications in the areas of materials science, nanotechnology, and electrochemistry.
Past Research Fellows Events
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Programme
13:45 – 14:00 Registration & Welcome Coffee
14:00 – 14:10 Welcome Address - Prof. Michaela Rumlová, Vice-Rector for External Relations and Communication
14:10 – 15:00 1st Session
15:00 – 15:20 Coffee Break
15:20 – 16:10 2nd Session
16:10 – 19:00 Discussion, networking, refreshments
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Detailed programme
14:10-14:20 Martin Veselý - Operando DRIFTS setup for the complex study of CO2 hydrogenation over Mxenes
14:20-14:30 Joyce B. Matsoso - 2D/2D hybrid heterojunction structures for enhanced nitrogen reduction reaction
14:30-14:40 Edith Mawunya Kutorglo - Failed as a catalyst? Become an awesome adsorbent!
14:40-14:50 Sana Akir - Facile Synthesis of Bismuth Vanadate Nanosheets /MXene For Enhanced Electrochemical Hydrogen Evolution Reaction
14:50-15:00 Vipin Mishra - Corrosion In Freshly Fractured Float Glass: SIMS and EDX Study
15:00-15:20 Coffee break
15:20-15:30 Bhupender Pal - Electrochemistry and Optimization of Electrolytes for Electrochemical Energy Storage Devices
15:30-15:40 Shuangying Wei - Two-dimensional layered materials: advanced high-performance anode material for lithium-ion/sodium-ion batteries
15:40-15:50 Roussin L. Fomekong - High selective methanol gas sensor properties of new 2D titanium carbo-oxide prepared by eco-friendly and inexpensive hydrothermal method
15:50-16:00 Jalal Azadmanjiri - Ti3C2Tx Properties Modulation by Chalcogen Doping
16:00-16:10 Abhilash Karuthedath Parameswaran- Role of nanotechnology in the advancement of research in 3D flexible Lithium Ion Batteries
16:10-19:00 Discussion, networking, refreshments
Bhupender Pal (Chemfells IV)
Scientific specialization & research interest and experience before UCT 
- PhD from: Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala, India
- My last position: Postdoctoral researcher, Universiti of Malaysia, Pahang, Malaysia
- My former collaborations:
- Donghua University, Shanghai, China
- University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
- University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia,
- My scientific highlights:
- During my PhD, I have studied the effect of particle size, shape, silica coating and laser irradiation on thermal conductivity of metal oxide (CuO, TiO2, and WO3) based nanofluids. I have worked on synthesis of various sizes and shapes of metal oxide (CuO, TiO2, WO3) nanoparticles, core shell structures (SiO2@TiO2, SiO2@CuO) to improve the dispersion stability of nanoparticles in base fluids (such as water, ethylene glycol, and engine oil etc.) for cooling applications.
- During postdoctoral period, my research focus was to design new electrode (carbon-based materials, mixed metal oxide nanocomposites and conductive polymers) and electrolyte (aqueous and gel polymers) materials for energy storage applications. Fabrication of symmetric and asymmetric prototype supercapacitors. Measurement of electrochemical properties by cyclic voltammetry, galvanostatic charge discharge and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy.
- My achievements, awards
- Secured 72% in MSCA-IF 2019
- University Grants Commission Fellowship, India
Scientific specialization & research interest at UCT
- Fabrication of flexible, ultralight and scalable electrode/electrolyte materials for energy storage applications. Fabrication of prototype by 3D printing for energy storage applications.
Type of collaborations I am looking for
- In-situ characterization of full energy storage device
- Advance 3D printing techniques for real-time application of energy storage devices.
Joyce Matsoso (Chemfells IV)
Scientific specialization & research interest and experience before UCT
- PhD in Chemistry (Catalysis): University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
- My last position: Research Fellow in Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, France
- My ongoing collaborations:
- Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, France
- Departamento de Físca Universidade Federal do Parana, Brazil
- National Research Centre for Energy and Materials (CNPEM), Campinas, Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Canadian Light Source Inc., Saskatoon, Canada
- My scientific highlights:
- Graphene Flagship Mentorship Programme member (since 2020)
- Supervision of 12 students (PhD, MSc and Honours, 2015-2020) at University of the Witwatersrand
- Guest Editor Coatings (MDPI): Special Issue - Advanced Two-Dimensional Materials: Graphene
- Referee for Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Sensors, Energies
- 2007 Student Chapter for South African Nanotechnology Initiative (SANi)
- Graduate student exchange programme to Johnson Matthey Technology Center, Sonning Common, UK
- My achievements, awards:
- Recipient of African Pittcon 2020 Travel Grant for 2020 Pittcon Conference, Chicago, USA.
- Recipient of Graphene Flagship research fellowship (2018) for research at LMI UMR-5615 CNRS, Lyon.
- 2016 National Young Spectroscopist Award recipient, South Africa.
- 2016 Graphene Conference Student Travel grant, Genoa, Italy.
Scientific specialization & research interest at UCT
- Synthesis of 2D-2D heterojunction hybrids nanostructures as electrochemical electrodes in chemical sensors as well as in energy storage and conversion devices such as supercapacitors and nitrogen reduction reaction.
Type of collaborations I am looking for
- DFT modelling of electrochemical energy systems.
Abhilash Karuthedath Parameswaran (Chemfells IV)
Scientific specialization & research interest and experience before UCT
- PhD from: Bharathiar University, Coimbatore,Tamilnadu,India (in 2016).
- He has worked as a Post-doctoral researcher (2016-2017) at Advanced Battery Research Laboratory, Department of Physics, National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore, where he widened his knowledge with nano scale materials for advanced energy storage and device fabrications.
- Last position: worked as a Post-doctoral researcher at NEMs Lab, Nanjing University of Science and Technology (NJUST), Nanjing, China from 2017 to 2019, where he has gained his knowledge in designing 3D nano cathodes for flexible Lithium ion batteries.
- My former collaborations
- Advanced Battery Research Laboratory, Department of Physics,
- National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore
- DRDO Centre
- Bharathiar Universsity, Coimbatore, India
- NEMs Lab, Nanjing University of Science and Technology (NJUST), Nanjing, China
- Energy Centre, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Pretoria, 0001, South Africa
- My scientific highlights: Dr. K.P.A. had published more than 35 research article in different International Journals. He had edited one book on All Solid State Lithium Ion Batteries and many book chapters in different publishers. He has,visited many foreign Universities and presented the research work before different audience. He has attended more than 25 international research conferences and more than 50 national conferences /workshops. Dr. KPA had worked as a Junior Research Fellow – under the Major Research Project “In search of a thin film nano-electrolyte for lithium ion batteries” Sanctioned by University Grants Commission, New Delhi, F.No. 41-842/2012 (SR). Duration : 3 years (01-09-2012 to 30-08-2015)
- Adequate experience in handling sponsored research projects
- Adequate experience in the organization of sponsored Conferences and Seminars
- My achievements, awards:
- Passed with “Distinction” in SSLC, PLUS TWO, BSc, MSc studies
- Obtained Chinese National Post-doctoral Award
- Obtained the best presentation award in research paper presentation @ International conference conducted by Bharathiar Universities
- Delivered : 5 Guest Lectures at different Universities/ Academic Institution
Scientific specialization & research interest at UCT:
- Dr. K.P.A. is now working as a Post-doctoral researcher (Under the project : CHEMFELLs IV) in the Department of inorganic Chemistry, University of Chemistry and Technology (UCT), Prague, from 2021. His research interests include all-solid-state batteries, nano-energy materials (NEMs), and novel 3D and 2D energy storage systems.
Type of collaborations I am looking for
- I am looking for some research collaborations to carry out some in-situ type, structural, morphological and electrochemical characterizations for my studies. Also, whoever interested to test some cathode, anode, solid electrolyte materials for Lithium/Sodium/ Potassium type batteries, you are most welcome.
- Collaborations in the research area of synthesis of MAX and MXene phases
Jalal Azadmanjiri (Chemfells IV)
Scientific specialization & research interest and experience before UCT
- PhD from: Monash University
- My last position: Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Swinburne University of Technology
- My former collaborations: I have had diverse collaborations with Australian, Chinese, Indian, and USA scientists in the field of Materials Science and Engineering.
- My scientific highlights: I succeeded to get Chemfells IV fellowship to work on 2D nanomaterials, their synthesis, characterization, and applications with Prof. Zdeněk Sofer. His research interests include nanomaterials and nanotechnology, focusing on the design, synthesis, functionalization, and characterization of nanomaterials in 0D, 1D, and 2D structures. He is also interested in the development of hybrid materials with layered nanostructures for energy storage, energy conversion, and biomedical applications, and the study of their surfaces and interfaces.
- My achievements, awards: Full Ph.D. scholarship (Monash University), Postdoctoral Research Fellow, and Chemfells IV (UCT Prague)
Scientific specialization & research interest at UCT
- My research interests include nanomaterials and nanotechnology, focusing on the design, synthesis, functionalization, and characterization of nanomaterials in 0D, 1D, and 2D structures
Type of collaborations I am looking for
- I am interested in collaborating with any university colleagues who are working on the design, synthesis, and characterization of nanomaterials in diverse shapes and structures. As well as, any research groups who are working in the area of energy storage, energy conversion and bioapplications by specific nanomaterials.
Martin Veselý (Chemfells IV)
Scientific specialization & research interest and experience before UCT
- PhD from: University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague
- My last position: Postdoctoral fellow at Utrecht University
- Country of my last position: Netherlands
- My former collaborations:
- Utrecht University, Netherlands
- Gent University, Belgium
- Leuven University, Belgium
- University of Göttingen, Germany
- ETH Zurich, Switzerland
- National Physical Laboratory, United Kingdom
- Institute of Chemical Process Fundamentals, Czechia
- My scientific highlights:
- Nanoscale chemical imaging of solid-liquid interfaces using tip-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (Nanoscale, 10, 1815–1824 (2018))
- Recent Developments on the Single Atom Supported at 2D Materials Beyond Graphene as Catalysts (ACS Catal,10 (16), 9634-9648 (2020))
- Nickel Poisoning of a Cracking Catalyst Unravelled by Single-Particle X-ray Fluorescence-Diffraction-Absorption Tomography (Angew. Chem. Int. Ed., 132, 3950–3955 (2020))
- Autogenous Formation of Gold on Layered Black Phosphorus for Catalytic Purification of Waste Water (ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces 12, (20), 22702- 22709 (2020))
- 3-D X-ray Nanotomography Reveals Different Carbon Deposition Mechanisms in a Single Catalyst Particle (ChemCatChem 13, 2494 (2020))
- Chemical Imaging of Hierarchical Porosity Formation within a Zeolite Crystal Visualized by Small-Angle X-Ray Scattering and In-Situ Fluorescence Microscopy (Angew. Chem. Int. Ed., 60, 13803–13815 (2021))
- My achievements, awards:
- Board member of the Czech Society of Industrial Chemistry
- Dean’s Award for the best students of the year (2010)
- Internal UCT student research grant, principal investigator, 2011. Budget (197 kCZK)
- Internal UCT grant for pedagogical activities, principal investigator, 2021. Budget (300 kCZK)
- Prize for the best poster, ICCT 2019
Scientific specialization & research interest at UCT
Correlative microscopy and spectroscopy, image and data processing, catalytic testing and characterization.
Type of collaborations I am looking for
I look for experts in operando setup for catalyst testing and in DFT calculations. I can offer help with image and data processing, including tomography.
Sana Akir (Chemfells IV)
- Scientific specialization & research interest and experience before UCT
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- PhD from: Faculty of Sciences of Bizerte (Tunisia)
- My last position: Researcher- University of Science, Bizerte-Tunisia
- Country of my last position: Tunisia
- My former collaborations
- Technopole Borj Cedria – Tunisia
- Institute of Electronics, Microelectronics and Nanotechnology, University of Lille- France
- scientific highlights: My research interests involved the synthesis with green chemistry, characterizations and surface modification of nanomaterials and their photocatalytic application. During my graduate careers, I spent many internships in abroad and I had a teaching experience in inorganic Chemistry at Faculty of Science Bizerte-Tunisia. I collaborated and co-authored several conferences and international papers with researchers in different areas of chemistry and physics.
Scientific specialization & research interest at UCT
The major aim is developing novel materials and processes to advance Energy devices: Hydrogen Fuel cells, Hydrogen Evolution Reaction (HER), Super capacitors, Nitrogene Reduction Reaction (NRR)
Type of collaborations I am looking for
I am interested in collaborating with universities and research groups working in the area of 2D materials and Energy devices
Edith Mawunya Kutorglo (Chemfells IV)
Scientific specialization & research interest and experience before UCT
- PhD in Chemical and Process Engineering from UCT, Prague (2019)
- My former collaborations:
- ETH Zurich, Switzerland
- University of Bath, UK
- Universidad de Zaragoza, Spain
- Université de Montpellier, France
- MemBrain s.r.o, Czechia
- My scientific highlights:
- I developed hierarchically porous 3-D adsorbents from polyaniline which exhibit one of the highest CO2 adsorption capacities reported for porous carbons so far (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2018.10.133).
- I received “Recognized reviewer status" for my reviewing activities for Chemical Engineering Journal (Elsevier). I am also a reviewer for Catalysts (MDPI), Powder Technology (Elsevier), Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids (Elsevier), JCIS (Elsevier), Jounal of Colloids and Surfaces A (Elsevier).
- My achievements, awards
- Seal of excellence awarded by the European Commission for my project proposal 3-D Composite Photocat submitted under the MSCA call H2020-MSCA-IF-2019 scored as a high quality proposal in a highly competetive evaluation process.
- Travel Bursary from the European Colloid and Interface Society (ECIS) to participate in ESC conferences, 2x (17th ESC conference 2019 and 16th ESC conference 2017).
- Full sponsorship from BASF for participating in the 135th International Summer Course, 19th – 25th August, 2018 in Ludwigshafen, Germany.
- Awarded Erasmus Mundus full scholarship worth 48000 euros for enrolling in the Joint M.Sc. Membrane Engineering program (2013 – 2015).
- Awarded for being the best graduating student in the B.Sc. Biochemistry Class (2011/2012), University of Cape Coast, Ghana (First Class Honours).
Scientific specialization & research interest at UCT
- Environmental protection and clean enerygy production are two of the major problems facing the world today. Photocatalytic processes that utilize free energy from the sun and recycle waste CO2 are promising to solve these problems. To achieve this goal, efficient catalysts are needed. My current research focuses on the synthesis and nanostructure engineering of metal oxide catalysts and their composites for visible light driven water splitting and CO2 reduction. I also specialize in the design, characterization and investigation of structure-function relationship in 3-D porous materials for CO2 capture and enzyme immobilization.
Type of collaborations I am looking for
- Catalyst characterization (Ultraviolet–vis diffuse reflectance spectrometer, HPLC, GC-MS, Photoluminescence spectrofluorometer)
- Photocatalytic CO2 reduction, water splitting and hydrogenation reactions
- Enzyme immobilization and activity testing
Vipin Mishra (ChemJets2)
Scientific specialization & research interest and experience before UCT
- Ph.D.: Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, India
- My last position: PostDoctoral Researcher at J. Heyrovsky Institute of Physical Chemistry, Prague
My Scientific Highlights:
During my Doctoral studies my research was directed towards the synthesis of ultrathin films of advanced 2D hybrid material (COF, MOF, Selfassembly) and their characterization on graphite surfaces.
During my post-doctoral research, I have been involved with the synthesis of the single crystal of MOF and its luminescence studies.
My achievements, awards:
- Best paper presentation at “International Conference on Thin Films (ICTF), 2017”
- CSIR-JRF Fellowship scheme for Ph.D.
Scientific specialization & research interest at UCT
The surface properties of glasses and their degradation behavior. Effect of glass composition on corrosion behavior using Secondary ion mass spectroscopy (SIMS), Energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) composition analysis, and Raman spectroscopy.
Type of collaborations I am looking for
Synthesis and characterization of advanced ceramic materials, hybrid functional materials (2D and 3D).
Shuangying Wei (MSCA PF)
Scientific specialization & research interest and experience before UCT
- Ph.D. from: University of Ferrara, Italy (2021)
- My last position: Post-Doctoral Researcher at the University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague
- My former collaborations:
- University of Ferrara, Italy
- University of Agriculture and Technology, Japan
- Xiangtan University, China
My scientific highlights:
My research interests focus on lithium batteries science and technology, particularly on synthesizing, modifying, and exfoliating 2D functionalized germananes and lithium-ion full-cell study by combining 2D anodes and various cathodes such as olivine, layered oxide, and spinel oxide. I succeeded in getting MSCA PF in 2021 to work on 2D nanomaterials, their synthesis, characterization, and applications. My research and review papers have been published in 30 high-impact journals such as Energy Storage Materials, Journal of Materials Chemistry A, Journal of Power Sources, Nanoscale Horizons, Journal of Energy Chemistry, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, Electrochimica Acta, Journal of The Electrochemical Society, ChemElectroChem, etc. My research paper published in ChemElectroChem 2020, 7 (11), 2340-2340 has been featured on the “Front Cover” of a regular issue of this journal.
My achievements, awards:
- “MSCA PF” in UCT Prague
- “National scholarship” for postgraduates awarded by the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China
- “National encouragement scholarship” for undergraduates awarded by Hunan Education Department
- “Outstanding Graduates” for postgraduates awarded by Xiangtan University
- “Outstanding Graduates” for postgraduates awarded by Xiangtan City
- “Merit-based student” awarded by Xiangtan University
- “Award of excellent student cadre” awarded by Xiangtan University
- “Second-class scholarship” awarded by Hengyang Normal University
- “Merit-based student” awarded by Hengyang Normal University
Scientific specialization & research interest at UCT
- Development of Atomically thin pristine germanane with diverse chemical functionalities for energy storage: sodium/lithium-ion batteries.
Type of collaborations I am looking for
- Experimentalist working on the design and synthesis of 2D electrode materials.
- Computational chemist (DFT calculations) researching the electrochemical properties of 2D materials.
Roussin Lontio Fomekong (Chemfells IV)
Scientific specialization & research interest and experience before UCT 
- PhD from: Engineering Science and Inorganic Chemistry from “Université Catholique de Louvain” (Belgium) and University of Yaounde 1 (Cameroon)
- My last position: Senior Lecturer at the Higher Teacher Training College of the University of Yaounde 1 (Cameroon)
My former collaborations:
- German Aerospace Center (DLR) with Dr. Bilge Saruhan (Germany)
- Université Catholique de Louvain with Prof Arnaud Delcorte (Belgium)
- Materia Nova with Dr Driss Lahem and Prof Marc Debliquy (Belgium)
My scientific highlights:
With the German Aerospace Center, I developed a new mixed metal oxide material for the selective detection of nitrogen monoxide at 900 ℃ coming from exhaust system and the results was published in very good IF journal (Sens. and Actuators B: Chem. 338, 2021, 129848). I Have also demonstrated the positive effect of humidity on gas sensor performance which in general is considered to have only negative impact on sensing properties. The paper published in chemosensor has received a best paper award prize that year (Chemosensors 2019, 7(3), 42).
During my PhD, I developed a high performant formaldehyde sensor based on Zn-doped NiO prepared by a simple coprecipitation route, which was able to detect sub-ppm level of formaldehyde in indoor environment (J. Alloys Compd., 731, 2018, 1188). I also developed a new nanocomposite material, which was selective to both CO and NO2 depending on the temperature (Sens. and Actuators B: Chem 231, 2016, 520).
I was guest editor in chemosensors journal for the special issue ‘’ High-Sensitivity and -Selectivity Gas Sensors with Nanoparticles, Nanostructures, and Thin Films’’ and I am active reviewer for Elsevier (Journal of Alloys and Compounds; Material Letter, Material Science and Engineering: B) and for MDPI (Chemosensors, Sensors, Molecules, Materials)
My achievements, awards:
I am first or corresponding authors of around 13 papers among the 20 I have published so far in good IF journals. I have received many fellowships: Chemfells IV, ARES, DAAD-DLR, DAAD, Bourse cooperation au developpement-UCLouvain. I have received two grants for laboratory equipments: DAAD Alumni Grant
Scientific specialization & research interest at UCT
Development of new 2D materials and Metal oxide/2D materials hybrid for gas sensing application and energy storage.
Type of collaborations I am looking for
I am interested in collaborating with universities and research groups working in the area of 2D materials and metal oxide for gas sensor, catalysis and energy storage.
Past Research Fellows Events
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Recently, our University has received a number of fellows from all around the world to work at various research positions. The conference aims to bring together the research fellows working at UCT Prague and academic scientists, postdocs and PhD students from UCT and other institutions to discuss the research topics and possible ways of collaboration. The fellows will have the opportunity to present their background and research interests to the academia. The conference will provide an ideal platform for interaction, networking and seeking new collaborations.
Program:
13:45 – 14:00 Registration & Welcome Coffee
14:00 – 14:10 Welcome Address - Prof. Dalibor Vojtěch, Vice-Rector for Research and Development
14:10 – 15:30 1st Session
- Bhupender Pal (Chemfells IV) - Electrochemistry and Optimization of Electrolytes for Electrochemical Energy Storage Devices
- Kunal Jani (ChemJets2) - Insight into the microbial communities thriving at extremes of life
- Joyce Boitumelo Matsoso (Chemfells IV) - Selective recognition of VOCs on B/N co-doped graphene
- Szabolcs Muráth (ChemJets2) - Intercalation into layered double hydroxides - strategies for hydrophobic molecules
- Abhilash Karuthedath Parameswaran (Chemfells IV) - Recent trends and challenges in research in the frontiers of research in all-solid-state batteries
- Mahashanon Arumugam (ChemJets2) - Investigation of Multifunctional (metal-doped acid-base modified SBA-15) catalyst for one-pot aldol-condensation and hydrodeoxygenation of furfural and ketones to bio-jet fuel
- Vipin Mishra (ChemJets2) - Glass Surfaces
- Huaijuan Zhou (MSCA IF ) - Micromotors for environmental remediation
15:30 – 15:50 Coffee Break
15:50 – 17:20 2nd Session
- Jalal Azadmanjiri (Chemfells IV) - Two-dimensional MXenes for energy conversion applications
- Avanish Bharati (ChemJets2) - Developing Sustainable 3D Porous Materials using Emulsion Templating method in Microfluidics
- Martin Veselý (Chemfells IV) - Investigation of the 2D material – metal nanoparticle interaction via targeted deposition
- Carlos García Hernández-Gil (ChemJets2) - Untargeted metabolomics approach to evaluate the impact of low carbohydrate diet and exercise on human plasma
- Marc Martínez De Sarasa Buchaca (ChemJets2) - Catalytic polymerization of CO2 with heterocycles to biodegradable polymers
- Sana Akir (Chemfells IV) - 2D/2D Heterojunction of V2C / BiVO4 for Nitrogene Revolution Reduction (NRR) Performance
- Chhabilal Regmi (ChemJets2) - Mixed Matrix Membranes for gas separation : How far we are?
- Edith Mawunya Kutorglo (Chemfells IV) - Nanostructure engineering of TiO2 and its composites: a strategy to improve visible light absorption and photocatalytic efficiency
17:10 - 17:20 Information speech
17:20 – 20:00 Discussion, networking, refreshments
There are researchers, who will not be able to participate due to their schedule. However, they are still interested in cooperation.
- Jinhua Li (Chemfells IV)
Bhupender Pal (Chemfells IV)
Scientific specialization & research interest and experience before UCT
- PhD from: Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala, India
- My last position: Postdoctoral researcher, Universiti of Malaysia, Pahang, Malaysia
- My former collaborations:
- Donghua University, Shanghai, China
- University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
- University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia,
- My scientific highlights:
- During my PhD, I have studied the effect of particle size, shape, silica coating and laser irradiation on thermal conductivity of metal oxide (CuO, TiO2, and WO3) based nanofluids. I have worked on synthesis of various sizes and shapes of metal oxide (CuO, TiO2, WO3) nanoparticles, core shell structures (SiO2@TiO2, SiO2@CuO) to improve the dispersion stability of nanoparticles in base fluids (such as water, ethylene glycol, and engine oil etc.) for cooling applications.
- During postdoctoral period, my research focus was to design new electrode (carbon-based materials, mixed metal oxide nanocomposites and conductive polymers) and electrolyte (aqueous and gel polymers) materials for energy storage applications. Fabrication of symmetric and asymmetric prototype supercapacitors. Measurement of electrochemical properties by cyclic voltammetry, galvanostatic charge discharge and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy.
- My achievements, awards
- Secured 72% in MSCA-IF 2019
- University Grants Commission Fellowship, India
Scientific specialization & research interest at UCT
- Fabrication of flexible, ultralight and scalable electrode/electrolyte materials for energy storage applications. Fabrication of prototype by 3D printing for energy storage applications.
Type of collaborations I am looking for
- In-situ characterization of full energy storage device
- Advance 3D printing techniques for real-time application of energy storage devices.
Kunal Jani (ChemJets2)
Scientific specialization & research interest and experience before UCT
- Ph.D. from: I have completed my PhD from Symbiosis International University, Pune, India.- My last position: Before joining UCT, I was working as a Research Associate at National Centre for Cell Science, Pune, India.
- My former collaborations: During the course of my Ph.D. I had undergone training at the Department of Infectious and tropical diseases, University Hospital Grenoble, France. An extension of my PhD work was in collaboration with King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and University College London, UK.
- My scientific highlights: My doctoral work was focused on evaluating the influence of mass gathering events on ecology and public health. It was the first study using the changes in the microbial communities as a proxy to quantify the potential risks. It further gained importance as a based study during the course of COVID-related lockdown to derive the ecological restorations, if any.
- My achievements, awards: I am a recipient of various travel grants and conference attendance grants of premier institutions like
- Federation of European Microbiological Societies and Society for Applied Microbiology, UK
- European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Switzerland.
- Science and Engineering Research Board (DST-SERB), India.
- Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), India.
- International Society for Microbial Ecology (in India), The Netherlands.
Scientific specialization & research interest at UCT
- I am currently studying microbial communities thriving at extremes of life by using bioinformatics. In particular, we analyze the microbes at the level of communities (amplicon/metagenomics) and individual microbes (whole genome) to deduce their surviving mechanism. Additionally, it would be later exploited to derive industrially important bioactive compounds. E.g. The most famous bioactive compound derived from the extremophiles is TaqPolymerase, - a heat-stable enzyme that has revolutionized the field of molecular biology.
Type of collaborations I am looking for
- I always eagerly look forward to having discussions to develop an inter/trans-disciplinary project. I strongly believe that discussion leads to criticism/curiosities which opens a new arena that has not yet been explored. Having said that, biology and chemistry always go hand in hand so I would be look forward to some collaborations in chemistry which will enable technological advancement to better understand biology.
- Finally, my favorite Czech phrase to open up discussions "mam rad pivo :D"
Joyce Matsoso (CHEM FELLS IV)
Scientific specialization & research interest and experience before UCT
- PhD in Chemistry (Catalysis): University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
- My last position: Research Fellow in Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1
- Country of my last position: France
- My former collaborations:
- Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, France
- Departamento de Físca Universidade Federal do Parana, Brazil
- National Research Centre for Energy and Materials (CNPEM), Campinas, Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Canadian Light Source Inc., Saskatoon, Canada
- DST/CSIR National Centre for Nano-structured materials, South Africa
- My scientific highlights:
- Supervision of 12 students (PhD, MSc and Honours, 2015-2020) at University of the Witwatersrand.
- Referee for Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry, Sensors, Energies
- 2007 Student Chapter for South African Nanotechnology Initiative (SANi)
- Graduate student exchange programme to Johnson Matthey Technology Center, Sonning Common, UK.
- My achievements, awards:
- Recipient of African Pittcon 2020 Travel Grant for 2020 Pittcon Conference, Chicago, USA.
- Recipient of Graphene Flagship research fellowship (2018) for research at LMI UMR-5615 CNRS, Lyon.
- 2016 National Young Spectroscopist Award recipient, South Africa.
- 2016 Graphene Conference Student Travel grant, Genoa, Italy.
Scientific specialization & research interest at UCT
- Synthesis of 2D hybrids nanostructures as electrochemical electrodes in chemical sensors and supercapacitors.
Type of collaborations I am looking for
- DFT modelling of electrochemical energy systems.
Szabolcs Muráth (ChemJets2)
Scientific specialization & research interest and experience before UCT
- PhD from: University of Szeged, Hungary
- My last position: research fellow at the University of Szeged, Hungary
- My former collaborations:
- University of Szeged, Hungary
- Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, Germany
- Catholic University of Louvain, Belgium
- Max-IV Laboratory, Lund University, Sweden
- HerbaPharm Europe Ltd., Hungary
- My scientific highlights:
- collaboration with physician colleagues to attest nanomaterial antioxidant activity in human cells (Sci. Rep. 11 /2021/ 4321.)
- preparation of highly active and stable antioxidant nanomaterials (Antioxidants 9 /2020/ 153., Soft Matter 16 /2020/ 10518., J. Colloid Interface Sci. 543 /2019/ 174.)
- preparation of exotic layered nanomaterials (J. Catal. 391 /2020/ 282., Colloids Surf. A 574 /2019/ 146., J. Sol-Gel Sci. Technol. 89 /2019/ 844.)
- My achievements, awards:
- Several scholarship awarded by the Republic of Hungary, City of Szeged and University of Szeged
- National Talent Program Award (Hungary), 2015, 2016, 2020
Scientific specialization & research interest at UCT
- Synthesis of layered materials
- Drug intercalation
Type of collaborations I am looking for
- In vitro/in vivo experiment partners for drug dissolution
Abhilash Karuthedath Parameswaran (Chemfells IV)
Scientific specialization & research interest and experience before UCT
- PhD from: Bharathiar University, Coimbatore,Tamilnadu,India (in 2016).
- He has worked as a Post-doctoral researcher (2016-2017) at Advanced Battery Research Laboratory, Department of Physics, National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore, where he widened his knowledge with nano scale materials for advanced energy storage and device fabrications.
- Last position: worked as a Post-doctoral researcher at NEMs Lab, Nanjing University of Science and Technology (NJUST), Nanjing, China from 2017 to 2019, where he has gained his knowledge in designing 3D nano cathodes for flexible Lithium ion batteries.
- My former collaborations
- Advanced Battery Research Laboratory, Department of Physics,
- National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore
- DRDO Centre
- Bharathiar Universsity, Coimbatore, India
- NEMs Lab, Nanjing University of Science and Technology (NJUST), Nanjing, China
- Energy Centre, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Pretoria, 0001, South Africa
- My scientific highlights: Dr. K.P.A. had published more than 35 research article in different International Journals. He had edited one book on All Solid State Lithium Ion Batteries and many book chapters in different publishers. He has,visited many foreign Universities and presented the research work before different audience. He has attended more than 25 international research conferences and more than 50 national conferences /workshops. Dr. KPA had worked as a Junior Research Fellow – under the Major Research Project “In search of a thin film nano-electrolyte for lithium ion batteries” Sanctioned by University Grants Commission, New Delhi, F.No. 41-842/2012 (SR). Duration : 3 years (01-09-2012 to 30-08-2015)
- Adequate experience in handling sponsored research projects
- Adequate experience in the organization of sponsored Conferences and Seminars
- My achievements, awards:
- Passed with “Distinction” in SSLC, PLUS TWO, BSc, MSc studies
- Obtained Chinese National Post-doctoral Award
- Obtained the best presentation award in research paper presentation @ International conference conducted by Bharathiar Universities
- Delivered : 5 Guest Lectures at different Universities/ Academic Institution
Scientific specialization & research interest at UCT:
- Dr. K.P.A. is now working as a Post-doctoral researcher (Under the project : CHEMFELLs IV) in the Department of inorganic Chemistry, University of Chemistry and Technology (UCT), Prague, from 2021. His research interests include all-solid-state batteries, nano-energy materials (NEMs), and novel 3D and 2D energy storage systems.
Type of collaborations I am looking for:
- I am looking for some research collaborations to carry out some in-situ type, structural, morphological and electrochemical characterizations for my studies. Also, whoever interested to test some cathode, anode, solid electrolyte materials for Lithium/Sodium/ Potassium type batteries, you are most welcome.
Type of collaborations I am looking for:
- Collaborations in the research area of synthesis of MAX and MXene phases
Mahashanon Arumugam (ChemJets2)
Scientific specialization & research interest and experience before UCT
- PhD in Catalysis, University Putra Malaysia (UPM), Malaysia
- My last position
- Lecturer at School of Energy and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University Malaysia
- My former collaborations
- Aston University, UK; RMIT, Australia; University Malaya, Malaysia and National Taipei University of Technology, Taiwan.
- My scientific highlights
- My research is mainly focused on the development of heterogeneous catalysts for sustainable chemical processes, particularly the transformation of renewable and waste biomass into valuable fuels and chemicals. Understanding structure-activity correlations in catalytic processes, as well as rational design and development of nanoparticles and porous catalytic materials are two of my main research works.
- My achievements, awards
- Royal Society- International Exchange Scheme – 2016-2018/R2 (Standard Programme)
- Universiti Putra Malaysia Financial Aid for Overseas Research Attachment (European Bioenergy Research Centre, Birmingham, UK (October 2017-January 2018)
- Universiti Putra Malaysia Financial Aid for International Conference (2017)
- Universiti Putra Malaysia Graduate Initiative Research Grant 2015/2016
- My PhD Scholarship - Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia (2014-2017)
- Sakura Youth Exchange Science Programme (1st July- 11th July 2015) by Japanese Government
Scientific specialization & research interest at UCT
- Efficient conversion of simple biomass intermediates, such as different furanic compounds, aldehydes, ketones, acids, esters and phenolics, to hydrocarbons in the range of jet-fuel can be achieved through a one-pot approach using a multifunctional catalyst to perform multiple reaction steps simultaneously, rather than a cascade of single-function catalysts. My project in UCT is to design an efficient multifunctional catalyst for one-pot aldol condensation/ hydrodeoxygenation of biomass-derived oxygenates to jet-fuel ranged hydrocarbons. The catalyst activities were evaluated based on batch and flow experiments.
Type of collaborations I am looking for
- Characterization of porous materials and organic compounds using instrumentations such as x-ray, solid state NMR, LC-MS/NMR, porosimetry and etc.
Huaijuan Zhou (MSCA IF )
Scientific specialization & research interest and experience before UCT
- PhD from: University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences
- My last position: Assistant Professor
- My former collaborations
- University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Technische Universität Dresden
- Hunan University
- The University of Hong Kong
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University
- Curtin University
- The Chinese University of Hong Kong
- ETH Zürich
- My scientific highlights
- As the first author or co-corresponding author, research work has been published in high-impact journals such as Chemical Reviews, Advanced Materials, Chem, Nature Communications, Energy & Environmental Science, Laser & Photonics Reviews, etc.
- Hosted the “Shanghai Sailing Program” sponsored by the Shanghai Science and Technology Committee.
- Publications of Chem 2019, 5 (3), 617-633 and Applied Catalysis B: Environmental 2019, 248, 277-285 have been recognized as “Highly-Cited” (Web of Science).
- My achievements, awards
- “German Language Course Fellowship” sponsored by Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
- “National Scholarship” awarded by the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China
- “National Encouragement Scholarship” awarded by Jiangsu Education Department
- “Merit Award” provided by University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
- “Rank A Scholarship” awarded by Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Scientific specialization & research interest at UCT
- Development of functional micromotors for efficient water purification.
Type of collaborations I am looking for
- Design and synthesis of (photo)electrodes for energy storage and conversion.
Jalal Azadmanjiri (Chemfells IV)
Scientific specialization & research interest and experience before UCT
- PhD from: Monash University
- My last position: Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Swinburne University of Technology
- My former collaborations: I have had diverse collaborations with Australian, Chinese, Indian, and USA scientists in the field of Materials Science and Engineering.
- My scientific highlights: I succeeded to get Chemfells IV fellowship to work on 2D nanomaterials, their synthesis, characterization, and applications with Prof. Zdeněk Sofer. His research interests include nanomaterials and nanotechnology, focusing on the design, synthesis, functionalization, and characterization of nanomaterials in 0D, 1D, and 2D structures. He is also interested in the development of hybrid materials with layered nanostructures for energy storage, energy conversion, and biomedical applications, and the study of their surfaces and interfaces.
- My achievements, awards: Full Ph.D. scholarship (Monash University), Postdoctoral Research Fellow, and Chemfells IV (UCT Prague)
Scientific specialization & research interest at UCT
- My research interests include nanomaterials and nanotechnology, focusing on the design, synthesis, functionalization, and characterization of nanomaterials in 0D, 1D, and 2D structures
Type of collaborations I am looking for
- I am interested in collaborating with any university colleagues who are working on the design, synthesis, and characterization of nanomaterials in diverse shapes and structures. As well as, any research groups who are working in the area of energy storage, energy conversion and bioapplications by specific nanomaterials.
Avanish Bharati (ChemJets2)
Scientific specialization & research interest and experience before UCT
- PhD from KU Leuven, Belgium
- My last position: Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Centre for Neutron Research (NCNR)
- Country of my last position: USA
- My former collaborations:
- National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), USA
- University of Delaware, USA
- KU Leuven, Belgium
- TU Eindhoven, The Netherlands
- Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, India
- My scientific highlights
- My research involves bridging the understanding between molecular interaction and device performance in soft matter materials. This objective is achieved by offering fundamental insights into multiscale structure-dynamics-processing-performance relationships in colloids, emulsions, polymers, blends, and composites. The relationships are developed using a combination of in-house developed and advanced characterization techniques, such as rheology, dielectric spectroscopy, scattering, their combinations, modelling, and coarse-grained simulation of fundamental theories. The developed materials are useful for scalable electrical applications and electrochemical energy storage in solid-state polymer electrolytes, flow batteries, and electromagnetic interference shielding.
- Results have been disseminated in 17 papers with 12 first-author papers, 23 international conferences, and 12 scientific conferences and symposia contributions.
- Obtained greatest distinction (Summa cum laude) with congratulations from the jury for Ph.D. dissertation
- My achievements, awards
- 3-Year Postdoctoral Fellowship of the Foundation for Scientific Research Flanders (FWO), Belgium
- 1-Year Postdoctoral Fellowship from postdoctoral mandate, KU Leuven, Belgium
- Author and co-author of 3 beamtime proposals to NIST and 1 to European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF)
- FWO travel grant award and for participation at a workshop or course abroad
- Society of Rheology (SoR) travel grant award to attend 88th SoR Annual Meeting in USA
- Honored for First Class with Distinction in Master of Engineering, Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore, India
- Kumar-Gandhi award for outstanding Master of Chemical Eng, IISc Bangalore, India.
Scientific specialization & research interest at UCT
- Developing model application-specific 3D porous materials using emulsion templating method in millifluidics for sensor application and enzyme immobilization
Type of collaborations I am looking for
- Soft Matter Scientists with open and challenging problems
- Experimentalist working on electrochemical energy systems
Martin Veselý (Chemfells IV)
Scientific specialization & research interest and experience before UCT
- PhD from: University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague
- My last position: Postdoctoral fellow at Utrecht University
- Country of my last position: Netherlands
- My former collaborations:
- Utrecht University, Netherlands
- Gent University, Belgium
- Leuven University, Belgium
- University of Göttingen, Germany
- ETH Zurich, Switzerland
- National Physical Laboratory, United Kingdom
- Institute of Chemical Process Fundamentals, Czechia
- My scientific highlights:
- Nanoscale chemical imaging of solid-liquid interfaces using tip-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (Nanoscale, 10, 1815–1824 (2018))
- Recent Developments on the Single Atom Supported at 2D Materials Beyond Graphene as Catalysts (ACS Catal,10 (16), 9634-9648 (2020))
- Nickel Poisoning of a Cracking Catalyst Unravelled by Single-Particle X-ray Fluorescence-Diffraction-Absorption Tomography (Angew. Chem. Int. Ed., 132, 3950–3955 (2020))
- Autogenous Formation of Gold on Layered Black Phosphorus for Catalytic Purification of Waste Water (ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces 12, (20), 22702- 22709 (2020))
- 3-D X-ray Nanotomography Reveals Different Carbon Deposition Mechanisms in a Single Catalyst Particle (ChemCatChem 13, 2494 (2020))
- Chemical Imaging of Hierarchical Porosity Formation within a Zeolite Crystal Visualized by Small-Angle X-Ray Scattering and In-Situ Fluorescence Microscopy (Angew. Chem. Int. Ed., 60, 13803–13815 (2021))
- My achievements, awards:
- Board member of the Czech Society of Industrial Chemistry
- Dean’s Award for the best students of the year (2010)
- Internal UCT student research grant, principal investigator, 2011. Budget (197 kCZK)
- Internal UCT grant for pedagogical activities, principal investigator, 2021. Budget (300 kCZK)
- Prize for the best poster, ICCT 2019
Scientific specialization & research interest at UCT
- Correlative microscopy and spectroscopy, image and data processing, catalytic testing and characterization.
Type of collaborations I am looking for
- I look for experts in operando setup for catalyst testing and in DFT calculations. I can offer help with image and data processing, including tomography.
- Correlative microscopy and spectroscopy, image and data processing, catalytic testing and characterization.
Carlos García Hernández-Gil (ChemJets2)
Scientific specialization & research interest and experience before UCT
- PhD in Untargeted metabolomics from CEBAS-CSIC Research institute (Spanish National Council Research, Spain)
- My last position: Postdoctoral researcher at Group of quality, safety and bioactivity of plant foods (CEBAS-CISC, Spain)
- My former collaborations: Department of Biochemistry (University of Murcia, Spain); MeBios, KU Leuven (Belgium); School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University (Shanghai, China); University of Florence, Dipartimento di Scienze delle Produzioni Agroalimentari e dell'Ambiente (DISPAA) (Florence, Italy)
- My scientific highlights. First author of 9 publications in Q1 Scientific Journal. Firs author of the chapter entitle “Gut microbiota interactions with dietary terpenoids and nitrogen-containing phytochemicals” included in the prestigious Elsevier book collections entitled Reference Module in Food Science. First author in Spain of a complete PhD based on Untargeted metabolomics tools.
- My achievements, awards. Awarded with a 4-year FPI grant to obtain the PhD degree from the Spanish Government.
Scientific specialization & research interest at UCT
- Postdoctoral researcher in the department of food analysis and nutrition. Participating mainly in:
- Project focused on targeted and untargeted metabolomics analysis of human biofluids including the biomonitoring. The main project goal is evaluating the very low carbohydrate high fat diet and exercise effect on untargeted plasma and urine metabolomic signature in sedentary overweight individuals
- Targeted metabolomics study to discover new conversion of secondary Biles acids by the human gut microbiota.
Type of collaborations I am looking for
- Projects or studies interested to apply Untargeted metabolomics to discover new molecules or biomarkers to explaining changes in the metabolome.
Marc Martínez De Sarasa Buchaca (ChemJets2)
Scientific specialization & research interest and experience before UCT
- PhD from: University of Castilla-La Mancha, Spain
- My last position: PhD student at University of Castilla La-Mancha
- Country of my last position: Spain
- My former collaborations:
- University of Castilla La-Mancha, Ciudad Real, Spain
- University of Castilla La-Mancha, Facultad de Farmacia, Spain
- Green Chemistry Centre of Excellence, University of York, Prof. Michael North
- University of California Los Ángeles (UCLA), Prof. Paula Diaconescu
- Universiteit van Amsterdam, HomKaT Group, Prof. Bas de Bruin
- My scientific highlights:
- Author and co-author of 12 publications, including a Chapter Book in homogeneous catalysis.
- Organizing committee in the International School on Organometallic Cheistry “Marcial Moreno Mañas”.
- 2 poster and 2 flash presentations, and 2 oral communications in international conferences.
- My achievements, awards:
- Visiting Student Fellowship, 2019: University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), Chemistry and Biochemistry Department.
- Winner of the VI Prize of Young Science at UCLM
Sana Akir (Chemfells IV)
Scientific specialization & research interest and experience before UCT
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- PhD from: Faculty of Sciences of Bizerte (Tunisia)
- My last position: Researcher- University of Science, Bizerte-Tunisia
- Country of my last position: Tunisia
- My former collaborations
- Technopole Borj Cedria – Tunisia
- Institute of Electronics, Microelectronics and Nanotechnology, University of Lille- France
- scientific highlights: My research interests involved the synthesis with green chemistry, characterizations and surface modification of nanomaterials and their photocatalytic application. During my graduate careers, I spent many internships in abroad and I had a teaching experience in inorganic Chemistry at Faculty of Science Bizerte-Tunisia. I collaborated and co-authored several conferences and international papers with researchers in different areas of chemistry and physics.
Scientific specialization & research interest at UCT
The major aim is developing novel materials and processes to advance Energy devices: Hydrogen Fuel cells, Hydrogen Evolution Reaction (HER), Super capacitors, Nitrogene Reduction Reaction (NRR)
Type of collaborations I am looking for:
I am interested in collaborating with universities and research groups working in the area of 2D materials and Energy devices
Chhabilal Regmi (ChemJets2)
Scientific specialization & research interest and experience before UCT
- PhD in Advanced Materials Engineering for Energy and Environmental Applications from Sun Moon University, Republic of Korea
- My last position
- Guest Scientist Research fellow at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Institute of Advanced Membrane Technology (IAMT), Karlsruhe, Germany
- Country of my last position
- Germany
- Former collaborations
- Leibniz Institute of Surface Engineering, Germany, Institute of Microstructure Technology (IMT-KIT), Germany, Institut National de La Recherche Scientifique, Quebec Canada, Institute of Biomolecule Reconstruction, Department of BT-Convergent Pharmaceutical Engineering, Sun Moon University, Republic of Korea, Instituto Potosino de Investigación Científica y Tecnológica, IPICYT, San Luis Potosí, México
- Scientific Highlights
- I completed my Ph.D. degree from Sun Moon University, Republic of Korea. My PhD was focused on development of hierarchical nanomaterials for catalytic/photocatalytic applications for pollutants removal. As a post-doctoral researcher at the Department of Advanced Membrane Technology, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) I was developing self-cleaning membrane. The idea brought together the experience in that the photocatalytic nanoparticles were incorporated into ceramic/polymeric membrane enabling a breakthrough in terms application of these novel material to solve global challenges in water engineering. With the background of Chemistry shifting towards Materials Engineering then advancing knowledge towards Chemical Engineering, currently in UCT, my research is focused on the development of multifunctional Mixed Matrix Membranes for natural gas/bio gas upgrading.
Scientific specialization and research interest at UCT
- Synthesis of novel hybrid mixed matrix membranes for selective CO2-CH4/N2 separation. I am keenly interested on the development of mixed matrix membranes with highly selective and catalytic properties for the one-pot separation of CO2 from the gases mixture and its subsequent conversion to CH4.
Type of collaboration I am looking for
- Computational chemist for the study of the catalytic behavior of fillers during CO2 conversion process.
Edith Mawunya Kutorglo (Chemfells IV)
Scientific specialization & research interest and experience before UCT
- PhD in Chemical and Process Engineering from UCT, Prague (2019)
- My former collaborations:
- ETH Zurich, Switzerland
- University of Bath, UK
- Universidad de Zaragoza, Spain
- Université de Montpellier, France
- MemBrain s.r.o, Czechia
- My scientific highlights:
- I developed hierarchically porous 3-D adsorbents from polyaniline which exhibit one of the highest CO2 adsorption capacities reported for porous carbons so far (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2018.10.133).
- I received “Recognized reviewer status" for my reviewing activities for Chemical Engineering Journal (Elsevier). I am also a reviewer for Catalysts (MDPI), Powder Technology (Elsevier), Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids (Elsevier), JCIS (Elsevier), Jounal of Colloids and Surfaces A (Elsevier).
- My achievements, awards
- Seal of excellence awarded by the European Commission for my project proposal 3-D Composite Photocat submitted under the MSCA call H2020-MSCA-IF-2019 scored as a high quality proposal in a highly competetive evaluation process.
- Travel Bursary from the European Colloid and Interface Society (ECIS) to participate in ESC conferences, 2x (17th ESC conference 2019 and 16th ESC conference 2017).
- Full sponsorship from BASF for participating in the 135th International Summer Course, 19th – 25th August, 2018 in Ludwigshafen, Germany.
- Awarded Erasmus Mundus full scholarship worth 48000 euros for enrolling in the Joint M.Sc. Membrane Engineering program (2013 – 2015).
- Awarded for being the best graduating student in the B.Sc. Biochemistry Class (2011/2012), University of Cape Coast, Ghana (First Class Honours).
Scientific specialization & research interest at UCT
- Environmental protection and clean enerygy production are two of the major problems facing the world today. Photocatalytic processes that utilize free energy from the sun and recycle waste CO2 are promising to solve these problems. To achieve this goal, efficient catalysts are needed. My current research focuses on the synthesis and nanostructure engineering of metal oxide catalysts and their composites for visible light driven water splitting and CO2 reduction. I also specialize in the design, characterization and investigation of structure-function relationship in 3-D porous materials for CO2 capture and enzyme immobilization.
Type of collaborations I am looking for
- Catalyst characterization (Ultraviolet–vis diffuse reflectance spectrometer, HPLC, GC-MS, Photoluminescence spectrofluorometer)
- Photocatalytic CO2 reduction, water splitting and hydrogenation reactions
- Enzyme immobilization and activity testing
Jinhua Li (Chemfells IV)
Scientific specialization & research interest and experience before UCT
- PhD from: University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences
- My last position: Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (AvH) Fellow
- My former collaborations
- Technische Universität Dresden
- The University of Hong Kong
- City University of Hong Kong
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University
- University of California, Los Angeles
- University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
- Tianjin University
- Zhejiang University
- My scientific highlights
- Research interests focus on Biomaterials, Immunotherapy, 3D Printing, Drug Delivery, Tissue Engineering, and Regenerative Medicine.
- Scientific publications of 53 SCI papers in high-impact journals (e.g. Advanced Materials, Materials Today, Chemical Society Reviews, Materials Science and Engineering: R: Reports, Advanced Functional Materials, Nature Communications, Advanced Science, Materials Horizons, and Biomaterials) and 1 book chapter.
- Invited journal referee for Advanced Materials, Biomaterials, Laser & Photonics Reviews, Applied Materials Today, Journal of Materials Chemistry B, Biomaterials Science, RSC Advances, New Journal of Chemistry, Materials Letters, etc.
- The publication of Materials Science and Engineering: R: Reports 2020, 140, 100543 (first author and co-corresponding author) has been recognized as Essential Science Indicators (ESI) Highly Cited Paper.
- My achievements, awards
- “Outstanding Research Output Award” awarded by University of Hong Kong
- “Humboldt Research Fellowships for Postdoctoral Researchers” sponsored by Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
- “German Language Course Fellowship” sponsored by Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
- “National Scholarship for Distinguished Doctorates” awarded by the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China
- “Excellent YAN Dongsheng Scholarship” awarded by Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences
- “UCAS-BHPB Scholarship for Distinguished Doctorates” awarded by University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and BHP Billiton(Australia company)
- “BAOSTEEL Scholarship for Distinguished Doctorates” awarded by Baosteel Education Foundation
- “National Scholarship for Distinguished Undergraduates” awarded by the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China
- “Outstanding Student of Anhui Province” awarded by Anhui Provincial Department of Education
- “National Encouragement Scholarship for Distinguished Undergraduates” awarded by Anhui Provincial Department of Education
- “Rank A Scholarship” awarded by Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences
- “Outstanding PhD Graduate” awarded by Shanghai Municipal Education Commission
Scientific specialization & research interest at UCT
- Development of biomedical materials and micro/nanomachines for intelligent drug delivery and precision disease therapy.
Type of collaborations I am looking for
- Preclinical study of biomaterials for translational medicine.
Vipin Mishra (ChemJets2)
- Ph.D.: Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, India
- My last position: PostDoctoral Researcher at J. Heyrovsky Institute of Physical Chemistry, Prague
- Scientific Highlights: During my Doctoral studies my research was directed towards the synthesis of ultrathin films of advanced 2D hybrid material (COF, MOF, Selfassembly) and their characterization on graphite surfaces.
- During my post-doctoral research, I have been involved with the synthesis of the single crystal of MOF and its luminescence studies.
- Awards: Best paper presentation at “International Conference on Thin Films (ICTF), 2017”
- CSIR-JRF Fellowship scheme for Ph.D.
- Scientific specialization & research interest at UCT: The surface properties of glasses and their degradation behavior. Effect of glass composition on corrosion behavior using Secondary ion mass spectroscopy (SIMS), Energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) composition analysis, and Raman spectroscopy.
- Type of collaborations I am looking for: Synthesis and characterization of advanced ceramic materials, hybrid functional materials (2D and 3D).
Past Research Fellows Events
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Recently, our University has received a number of fellows from all around the world to work at various research positions. The conference aims to bring together the research fellows working at UCT Prague and academic scientists, postdocs and PhD students from UCT and other institutions to discuss the research topics and possible ways of collaboration. The fellows will have the opportunity to present their background and research interests to the academia. The conference will provide an ideal platform for interaction, networking and seeking new collaborations.
Conference Programme
08:45 – 09:15 – Registration & Welcome Coffee
09:15 – 09:30 – Welcome Address
- Prof. Pavel Kotrba, Vice-Rector for Research and Development
09:30 – 12:30 – Morning Session
- Antipov Sergey (ChemJets)
- Chandru Kuhan (ChemJets)
- Browne Michelle (ChemJets)
- Devadas Balamurugan (ChemJets)
- Hosseini Seyedmehdi (ChemJets)
- Kumar Rohitesh (ChemJets)
- Manzanares Lorena (UGMNanoSens)
12:30 – 13:30 – Lunch break & Networking
13:30 – 16:30 – Afternoon Session
- Nikishkin Nicolai (ChemJets)
- Ruphuy Chan Gabriela (CHEMFELLS4UCTP)
- Talluri Prasad (ChemJets)
- Tleuova Aiym (ChemJets)
- Tourinho Paula (CHEMFELLS4UCTP)
- Urbaniak Magdalena (CHEMFELLS4UCTP)
- Wielogorska Ewa (ChemJets)
- Zubov Alexandr (ChemJets)
There are researchers, who will not be able to participate due to their schedule. However, they are still interested in cooperation.
- Ntie Kang Fidele (ChemJets)
- Postnikov Pavel (ChemJets)
- Ashu Tufa Ramato (MARVEL)
Antipov Sergey (ChemJets)
Scientific specialization & research interest and experience before UCT
- PhD from: University of Gothenburg, Sweden
- My last position: Scientist
- Country of my last position: Switzerland
- My former collaborations:
- Lulea University of Technology, Sweden
- University of Gothenburg, Sweden
- Cornell University, USA
- Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland
- My scientific highlights:
- Dynamically consistent semiclassical method for mixed “quantum-classical” simulations of nuclear dynamics (J. Chem. Phys. 142, 184102 (2015), J. Chem. Phys. 146, 234104 (2017))
- Formation of molecules in interstellar space through radiative association (Int. Rev. Phys. Chem. 34, 385 (2015))
- My achievements, awards:
- Inga Fischer Hjalmars Award, 2014: for the most outstanding thesis in the field of theoretical chemistry, Swedish Chemical Society, Sweden.
- Visiting Student Fellowship, 2011: Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, USA
Scientific specialization & research interest at UCT
- interaction of molecular systems with electric fields
- polariton chemistry
- semiclassical methods for nuclear dynamics and spectroscopy
Type of collaborations I am looking for
- people with background in
- quantum and classical molecular dynamics
- quantum optics
- cavity quantum electrodynamics
Chandru Kuhan (ChemJets)
Scientific specialization & research interest and experience before UCT
Prebiotic Chemistry, Astrobiology and Organic Geochemistry.
- PhD from: Yokohama National University
- My last position: Research Scientist
- Country of my last position: Japan
- My former collaborations:
- CNRS, Orléans, France,
- IISER, Pune, India,
- City University of New York, US,
- Araya Brain Imaging, Tokyo, Japan,
- ELSI, Tokyo, Japan,
- CAL-TECH/NASA JPL, US
- My scientific highlights:
- Journal paper was featured in news and blogs- the Guardian, UK, Huffington Post, US, NASA Astrobiology, Phys.org, Astrobiology Magazine, Space Daily, Science Daily, Mapping Ignorance, Nature Asia, Asian Scientist.
- My achievements, awards:
- Multiple Grants from Japan (Internal and External) (2013-2017)
- Awarded Monbukagakusho Full Scholarship for postgraduate program by Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) - (2010)
- Multiple medal winners at UPM, Malaysia (2005-2008)
Scientific specialization & research interest at UCT
- Combinatorial Chemistry
- Scaffolding the Origins or Life
Type of collaborations I am looking for
- Computational Chemist
- Rheological Study
- Mass-Spectrometry
- NMR
- Microscopy
Browne Michelle (ChemJets)
Scientific specialization & research interest and experience before UCT
- PhD in Electrochemistry and Materials Science (Conferred April 2017) from Lyons and Colavita Research groups in Trinity College Dublin, Ireland.
- My last position: Research Fellow in Queens University Belfast
- Country of my last position: United Kingdom
- My former collaborations: Brett Group in University College London, Nicolosi Group in Trinity College Dublin, Duesberg Group in Trinity College Dublin.
- My scientific highlights:
- Joint PI/Co-wrote a successful Soleil Synchrotron proposal with Prof Colavita in Trinity College Dublin. (estimated cost €120, 000)
- Work highlighted in Silicon Republic’s ‘10 major Irish breakthroughs of the year so far worth celebrating’ in 2016 and
‘10 Irish breakthroughs of 2016 worthy of some serious praise’ - Research has attracted various media attention From Silicon Republic, Newstalk and more. Also featured in the ‘What if’ campaign by Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) and was
highlighted in the arrivals hall in Dublin Airport. - Academic Representative for the Royal Society of Chemistry Electrochemistry group (April 2018 – April 2021).
- My achievements, awards:
- Recipient of the Royal Society of Chemistry/ Electrochemistry group Sheelagh-Campbell award 2016.
- Finalist in the UKSAF Young Surface Analyst competition 2016, University College Dublin, Ireland, July 2016.
- Awarded the L’Oréal poster prize at the 67th Irish Universities Chemistry Research Colloquium, National University Ireland, Maynooth, Ireland, June 2015.
- Finalist in the Dorgan Prize, School of Chemistry, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland, April 2015.
- Awarded the Royal Society of Chemistry Electrochemistry Group Darryl Dawson poster prize at Electrochem, University of Loughborough, UK, September 2014.
- Awarded the International Society of Electrochemistry (ISE) poster award at
- São Paulo School of Advanced Sciences on Electrochemistry, Energy Conversion and Storage (SPASECS), University of Sao Paulo, Brazil, December 2013.
- Awarded a Scholarship to attend São Paulo School of Advanced Sciences on Electrochemistry, Energy Conversion and Storage (SPASECS) in Sao Paulo, Brazil, August 2013. Only awardee from Ireland and one of 40 internationally. (~5000 euro)
Scientific specialization & research interest at UCT
- Fabricating electrodes from 3D printing technologies for electrochemical energy applications e.g. water splitting, fuel cells, supercapacitors etc.
- Producing electrodes with 2D materials for electrochemical energy applications.
- Characterisation of these aforementioned electrodes using various techniques e.g. XPS, SEM, Raman Spectroscopy etc.
Type of collaborations I am looking for
- DFT modelling of electrochemical energy systems
Devadas Balamurugan (ChemJets)
Scientific specialization & research interest and experience before UCT
- PhD from: National Taipei University of Technology, Taiwan.
- The scientific specialization including multidisciplinary areas of chemistry and materials science that cover the frontiers of nanotechnology, materials chemistry and electrochemistry at National Taipei University of Technology. Most significantly, my research offers alternative solutions to global problems in Energy demands, health management, chemical sensing and analysis. The main research interest was in the field of electrochemical energy storage and conversion such as hydrogen evolution reaction and super capacitors. I am extremely interested on the field of electro-catalysis by developing and investigating electro-catalysts. Specifically, the chemical and electrochemical synthesis of 2-dimensional nanomaterials such as graphene. I am also experienced in preparing one-dimensional nanostructures such as multi walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) with abundant functional groups. All these nanomaterials were then used in the development of highly sensitive and selective electrochemical sensing of glucose, dopamine, and uric acid, and drugs. I have acquired substantial experience in operating both electrochemical techniques (cyclic voltammetry, differential pulse voltammetry, square wave voltammetry, and amperometry), electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), rotating disk electrode (RDE) and optical techniques (UV-visible spectroscopy, fluorescence spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy). I am also experienced in conducting Transmission electron microscopy (TEM), scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM) for analyzing surface morphology of nanomaterials.
- My last position: Post Doctoral Research Associate.
- Country of my last position - Taiwan
- My former collaborations
- Alagappa University, India.
- Madurai Kamaraj University, India.
- My scientific highlights:
- Electrochemical synthesis, Electrochemical sensor, Energy devices: Hydrogen Fuel cells, Hydrogen Evolution Reaction (HER), Super capacitors.
Scientific specialization & research interest at UCT
- Electrochemical synthesis of organic molecule, electrochemical oxidation of hypervalent Iodine compounds. I am extremely interested on prototype Hydrogen Fuel cells construction.
Type of collaborations I am looking for
- Organic molecule analysis, hydrogen fuel cells laboratory.
Hosseini Seyedmehdi (ChemJets)
Scientific specialization & research interest and experience before UCT
- PhD from: Semnan University, Iran
- My last position: PhD candidate/Technical inspector at National Iranian Oil Company
- Country of my last position: Iran
- My former collaborations:
- Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University, Tehran, Iran (BSc)
- Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, Iran (MSc)
- Semnan University, Semnan, Iran (PhD)
- Czech Technical University in Prague, Prague, Czechia (Researcher)
- National Iranian Oil Company, Bushehr, Iran (Technical
Inspector)
- My scientific highlights:
- Background in Al nanocomposite foams, severe plastic deformation & thermomechanical processing methods, coating & surface engineering, corrosion science
- Publication of 10 ISI and 2 conference papers
- Referee/reviewer, J of Materials Science & Engineering A, J of Materials & Design
- Supervision consultant of 2 MSc students at Semnan University
- My achievements, awards:
- Research scholarship awarded by Ministry of Science, Research & Technology of Iran, Feb 2015.
Scientific specialization & research interest at UCT:
- Intermetallic compounds; Quasicrystalline alloys; Powder metallurgy processes; Corrosion behaviour
Type of collaborations I am looking for:
- Collaborations in the research area of synthesis of MAX and MXene phases
Kumar Rohitesh (ChemJets)
Scientific specialization & research interest and experience before UCT
- PhD from: Griffith University, Australia
- My last position: Casual Research Fellow at Griffith Institute of Drug Discovery (GRIDD) and Purification technician at LEO Pharma, Australia
- Country of my last position: Australia
- My former collaborations:
- Collaborated with University of the South Pacific (Fiji) on Natural products chemistry projects
- My scientific highlights:
- Having worked in a pharmaceutical industry with manufacturing team had given me the exposure and experience in the GMP environment. Also working in research institutes had developed my skills in natural products chemistry isolation and purification using various chromatographic techniques and also elucidation of natural product structures using mass spectroscopy (MS) and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. Working in this field had given me the chance to attend number of conferences for oral and poster presentations and have also resulted in publications in scientific peer-reviewed journals.
- My achievements, awards:
- Greg Urwin Award in 2012 for my internship at Griffith Institute of Drug Discovery (GRIDD) (formerly Eskitis Institute) at Griffith University for 6 months.
- Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (GUIPRS) and Griffith University Postgraduate Research Scholarship (GUPRS) 2013-2016
Scientific specialization & research interest at UCT
- My current research interests revolves around natural products chemistry. The major work at UCT involves bioprospecting of plants with therapeutic potentials. Apart from this I am also interested in identification of new and unique natural products from plant and marine sources.
Type of collaborations I am looking for
- I am interested in collaborating with Universities and research groups working in the area of natural products chemistry.
Manzanares Lorena (H2020-MSCA-IF, UGMNanoSens)
Scientific specialization & research interest and experience before UCT
- PhD from: Universidad Complutense de Madrid
(UCM), Spain - My last position: PhD fellow
- Country of my last position: Spain
- My former collaborations:
- FFUP & ISEP, Porto, Portugal
- Universidad de Oviedo, Spain
- Universidad de Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Universidad Politecnica de Madrid, Spain
- My scientific highlights:
- Building a bridge between different disciplines that resulted in
the full development of biosensors for real-life applications
(food control). - Overcoming the lack of true application that had been a major limitation in the biosensing field.
- Exploiting many different methods and instrumentations both issued from the molecular biology domain and from the electrochemistry and surface sciences.
- Building a bridge between different disciplines that resulted in
- My achievements, awards:
- Marie Curie MSCA-IF 2018-2020
- Marie Curie IRSES Visiting researcher fellowship 2015
- Royal National Academy of Pharmacy FAES FARMA Prize 2012
- UCM PhD fellowship 2011
Scientific specialization & research interest at UCT
- Materials science and fluorescent biosensors are the two main fields I’m familiarizing myself with at UCT. My research interests are the development of simple and sensitive biosensors that can someday reach the market for molecular diagnostics and food control.
Type of collaborations I am looking for
- Computational chemistry for the study of biomolecule-nanomaterial interactions.
Nikishkin Nicolai (ChemJets)
Scientific specialization & research interest and experience before UCT
- PhD from: Twente University, Netherlands
- My last position: Asystent Naukowy (PostDoc)
- Country of my last position: Poland, Warsaw University
- My former collaborations:
- Twente University
- Forschung Centrum Julich
- Bhabha Nuclear Research Center
- Warsaw University
- LG Chem
- My scientific highlights:
- During my PhD study at Twente University I have designed and assessed novel pyrazine-based extractants for f-block metal separation. Mainly, pyrazine-based water soluble ligands for selective actinide stripping back from organic phase. The newly created synthetic methodology also allowed synthesis of novel phosphine ligands for transition metal catalysis, specifically Ru and Rh – catalyzed asymmetric hydrogenation.
- During my postdoctoral stay at Warsaw University in the Supramolecular Chemistry Lab I systematically explored various means of introducing constitutional dynamics into robust frameworks of MOFs. In parallel I explored methods for post-synthetic MOFs functionalization. As a result we have successfully prepared the missing parent compound of an important family of MOFs – the unsubstituted (Al)MIL-101 – thermodynamically metastable material which is impossible to synthesize by direct methods.
Scientific specialization & research interest at UCT
- Supramolecular Chemistry, novel calixarene and pillararene synthesis and functionalization, development of novel supramolecular platforms for various applications.
Type of collaborations I am looking for
- collaboration with nanoscientists involved in nanoparticle synthesis and functionalization.
Ruphuy Chan Gabriela (CHEMFELLS4UCTP)
Scientific specialization & research interest and experience before UCT
- PhD in Chemical and Biological Engineering from the Faculty of Engineering University of Porto (FEUP), Portugal
- Research Interests: Biomaterials, nanocomposites, tissue engineering, pharmaceutical engineering
- My former collaborations:
- 2017 Postdoctoral researcher
Department of Chemical Engineering
University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague, Czech Republic - 2012 – 2016 PhD candidate
Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Portugal - 2008 – 2012 Professor
Department of Chemical Engineering
University of Costa Rica
- 2017 Postdoctoral researcher
Scientific specialization & research interest at UCT
- Development of amorphous solid dispersions by spray drying and development of microparticle-embedded scaffolds.
Type of collaborations I am looking for
- People working on: drug delivery systems, tissue engineering, in-vitro cell tests, in-vivo tests.
Talluri Prasad (ChemJets)
Scientific specialization & research interest and experience before UCT
- PhD from: GITAM University, Visakhapatnam, India
- My last position: Assistant Professor
- Country of my last position: University of Gondar, Ethiopia
- My former collaborations: Sakku group of companies, India
- My scientific highlights:
- Isolated a new novel bacterial sps Myroides gitamensis from slaughter house soil sample
- Scientific reviewer for mega research project proposals
for the year 2017 at Gondar University. - Project fellow in “Studies on immunomodulators from
seaweeds of Bay of Bengal at Visakhapatnam Coast”
- My achievements, awards:
- UGC – Project fellowship sponsored by University Grants Commission, India.
- Merit cum Means Scholarship awarded by GITAM University.
Scientific specialization & research interest at UCT
- The aim in our lab is to develop the process, in which the membrane separation is connected with fermentation/bioprocess to continuously separate the product from fermentation broth. In frame of a long standing research in the field of mechanically agitated fermenters design, the necessity rises to combine the fermentation process with a continuous separation of the product. For the future completion of the methodology of industrial fermenters design, it is necessary to broaden this research topic, including membrane separation experimental study.
Type of collaborations I am looking for
- Screening and characterization of butanol-tolerant microorganisms
- Genetic engineering in biobutanol production and tolerance
- Membrane technology (New type of Membrane designs)
- Downstream processing especially separation of butanol form the fermentation broth
- Hydrodynamics and Oxygen Transfer studies in diferent bioreactors
Tleuova Aiym (ChemJets)
Scientific specialization & research interest and experience before UCT
- PhD from: Kazakh National Research Technical University named after K.I.Satpayev, Republic of Kazakhstan
- My last position: Senior lecturer, M. Auezov South Kazakhstan State University, Shymkent, Kazakhstan
- Country of my last position: Republic of Kazakhstan
- My former collaborations
- Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP
- Max-Plank Institute of Colloids and Interfaces
- My scientific highlights
- Study of microencapsulation (lubricants, biocides) using
Pickering emulsions. - Study of spontaneous emulsification mechanism.
- Study of interface by mean of interfacial tension measurements and dilational rheology.
- Synthesis of silver, gold and copper nanoparticles for bactericidal coatings.
- Study of microencapsulation (lubricants, biocides) using
- My achievements, awards:
- 2018 – Entered the TOP-50 of the General rating of professors and teaching staff of higher education institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan of the National rating of 2018, conducted by the Independent Accreditation and Rating Agency.
- 2016 – The best poster - 21st Symposium on surfactants in solution Jinan, China, June 5-11, 2016.
- 2015 – Certificate of Reviewer at the journal Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects (IF 2,752), Elsevier, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- 2015 – Certificate of Reviewer at the journal Advances in Colloid and Interface Science (IF 7,776), Elsevier, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- 2012 – The best report at International scientific-practical conference «Colloids and Nanotechnologies in Industry 2012”, Almaty, Kazakhstan, October 2012
- 2011 – III-degree Diploma at The Republic diplomas (projects) competition
- 2010 – The 2nd place at Student’s 3rd Republic Olympiad among the Universities in the specialty “Chemical Technology of Inorganic Substances”
- 2009 – The best report at the 12th Students scientific conference dedicated to Kazakhstan Republic President’s message to Kazakhstan people named “From crisis to renewal”
Scientific specialization & research interest at UCT
- Development of biopolymer latex green technology of the creation of functionalized micro- and nanocapsules for use in the agroindustry, particularly, plant protection products microencapsulation.
Type of collaborations I am looking for
- Microencapsulation of pesticides, Emulsion characterization, release of microcapsules ingredients
Tourinho Paula (CHEMFELLS4UCTP)
Scientific specialization & research interest and experience before UCT
- PhD from: University of Aveiro, Portugal
- My last position: Post-doctoral fellow at University of Aveiro,
Portugal - My former collaborators:
- Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, United Kingdom
- My scientific highlights:
- Toxicokinetics of Ag in the terrestrial isopod Porcellionides pruinosus exposed to Ag NPs and AgNO3 via soil and food (Ecotoxicology, 25: 267-278)
- Metal-based nanoparticles in soil: fate, behavior and effects on soil invertebrates (Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 31: 1679–1692)
Scientific specialization & research interest at UCT
- Ecotoxicity of silver nanoparticles and microplastic fibers on aquatic and terrestrial organisms
Type of collaborations I am looking for
- Microscopy analysis to characterize nanoparticles and microplastics in environmental samples and to detect microplastics in biological samples
Urbaniak Magdalena (CHEMFELLS4UCTP)
Scientific specialization & research interest and experience before UCT
- PhD from: University of Lodz, Poland
- My last position: Associate Professor at European Regional Centre for Ecohydrology of the Polish Academy of Sciences
- Country of my last position: Poland
- My former collaborations:
- Institute of Occupational Medicine in Lodz, Lodz, Poland,
- Laboratory of Soil Science and Geoecology of the Department of Physical Geography Faculty of Geography, University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland,
- Institute of Soil Science and Plant Cultivation National Research Institute in Pulawy, Pulawy, Poland
- Trace Analysis Laboratory of Cracow University of Technology, Krakow, Poland,
- Medical University of Gdansk, Department of Environmental Toxicology, Gdansk, Poland
- International Hydrological Program of UNESCO (UNESCO IHP), Paris, France
- Institute of Agroenvironmental and Forest Biology (IBAF) National Research Council of Italy (CNR), Rome, Italy
- New York State Department of Health, and Department of Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health, State University of New York at Albany, Albany, USA
- The Polish Embassy in Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Ministry of Water and Energy of Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Natural Resources Management Institute for Eastern Africa (Yeha), Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
- Ethiopian Institute of Water Resources (EIWR), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Amhara Regional Agricultural Research Institute (ARARI), Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
- Bahir Dar Fishery and Aquatic Research Center (BFALRC), Bahir Dar Fishery and Aquatic Lifes Research Center, Bahir, Dar, Ethiopia
- Organization for Rehabilitation and Development of Amhara (ORDA), Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
- My scientific highlights:
- My scientific interest is centred on the use of biotechnology to reduce pollution of the environment, with a particular emphasis on priority hazardous substances in the field of water policy, which include, among others, PCDDs/PCDFs and PCBs.
- I began my scientific career investigating the spatial distribution of the aforementioned toxic compounds in reservoirs located in Central Poland, culminating in the doctoral dissertation. The next outcomes of my research helped to identify the migration paths of priority hazardous substances in river basins and the possibility of reducing their concentrations in the environment.
- From 2008 to 2012, I participated to an aid project of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Ethiopia. Major achievements were a series of publications on the identification of risks arising from the presence of PCDDs/PCDFs and dl-PCBs in the environment and the implementation of advanced but low-cost solutions to improve the quality of the ecosystem and people's lives.
- The obtained knowledge and experience became the basis for further challenges aimed at developing efficient and environmentally-friendly methods for the elimination of xenobiotics based on the use of biotechnology and taking into account range of biological, chemical and physical parameters. On the whole I managed integrating technical solutions and biological processes, including inter alia bio- and phytoremediation processes.
- My achievements, awards:
- Recipient of the Kosciuszko Fellowship Award, Wadsworth Center, New York State Department of Health, and Department of Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health, State University of New York at Albany;
- Recipient of the research project SONATA of the National Science Centre dedicated to young scientists (up to 5 years after PhD)
- Recipient of the research project IUVENTUS PLUS of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education dedicated to young, outstanding researchers;
- Supervisor of the Student Research Grant at University of Lodz “Plant Secondary Metabolites as stimulators of bacterial degradation of 2,4-D and MCPA”
- Contribution to the UNESCO IHP Programme (Demonstration Site of the UNESCO IHP Ecohydrology Programme).
- Contribution to the EU Life + program: “Ecohydrologic rehabilitation of Arturowek recreational reservoirs (in Lodz) as a model approach to rehabilitation of urban reservoirs (EH-REK)” LIFE08 ENV/PL/000517”.
- Five scientific research expeditions to Ethiopia in the framework of the Polish Aid Programme of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Author of over 60 articles published in peer revived journals
- Over 200 citations (ISI Web of Science)
- Editor of two books
- Promoter of several Master’s Thesis at ULO
- Supervisor of 13 trainees from Ethiopia, Indonesia, Mongolia
Scientific specialization & research interest at UCT
- Acquiring new knowledge on the role of plant secondary metabolites (PSMs) in the microbial degradation of structurally related xenobiotics: assessing changes in the microbial community composition, assessing the presence and expression of degradative genes, assessing the degradation efficiency of the studied xenobiotics.
Type of collaborations I am looking for
- Collaborations in the research area of environmental microbiology and genetics (including bioinformatics) and chromatography (chromatographic analysis of organic compounds such phenoxy acid herbicides (2,4-D and MCPA), synthetic hormone (EE2), and PSMs).
Wielogorska Ewa (ChemJets)
Scientific specialization & research interest and experience before UCT
- PhD from: Queen’s University Belfast, The United Kingdom
- My last position – Research Fellow
- Country of my last position – The United Kingdom
- My scientific highlights:
- development, validation and application of fast and rugged biomarker based qualitative/semi-quantitative methods successfully applied in the field of food adulteration
- characterisation and assessment of cold plasma technology for application in environmental and food decontamination
Scientific specialization & research interest at UCT
- Broad field of mass spectrometry, with special focus of analytical performance of different mass analysers and ionisation sources in different types of analysis applied in clinical, environmental or food safety area as well as verification of acquired data quality through different validation approaches.
Type of collaborations I am looking for
- I am looking for various collaborators, mainly from food industry sector, to facilitate further development of fast and economic MS based tools to improve food quality and deter food fraud in order to protect both consumers and the food sector competitiveness. I am also looking forward to cooperate with producers of novel protein sources and promoting alternative farming practices to support the development process with high quality scientific data.
Zubov Alexandr (ChemJets)
Scientific specialization & research interest and experience before UCT
- PhD from: University of Chemistry and Technology Prague, Czech Republic
- My last position: Postdoctoral fellow at Technical University of Denmark
- My former collaborations: BASF, Synthos, Lyondell Basell, University of Cambridge, RWTH Aachen, University of Hamburg
- My scientific highlights:
- Model development as part of successful pilot scale implementation of online control of a complex industrial polymerization process
- Model-based design and optimization of biosensors
- Development of automatized tools for thermodynamic data validation
- Achievements, awards:
- 2010 – 2013: Votoček Fellowship for excellent results during PhD studies
- 2009: Unipetrol Award for MSc Thesis, Josef Hlávka Award for best students and graduates, The Rector’s Award for excellent grades during studies
- 2007: The Dean’s Award for excellent grades during studies
Scientific specialization & research interest at UCT
- Process systems engineering, mathematical modelling, reaction engineering, polymerization processses
Type of collaborations I am looking for
- Model-based optimization of industrial processes
Ntie Kang Fidele (ChemJets)
Scientific specialization & research interest and experience before UCT
- PhD from: University of Douala, Cameroon (Conferred January 2014)
- My last position: Senior Researcher
- Country of my last position: Germany
- My former collaborations:
- Martin-Luther University, Germany
- University of Buea, Cameroon
- University of Cambridge, UK
- University of Freiburg, Germany
- University of Botswana, Botswana
- University of Nsukka, Nigeria
- Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, Canada
- My scientific highlights:
- Development of natural product databases from constituents of African medicinal plants (J. Chem. Inf. Model. 54, 2433 (2014), J. Nat. Prod. 80, 2067 (2017), Plos ONE. 8, e78085 (2013))
- Identification of bioactive natural products by virtual screening and bio-assays (Plos ONE. 10, e0121099. (2015), Molecules, 23, 416 (2018))
- Computer-aided drug design of inhibitors of Mycobacterium tuberculosis targets (Mol. BioSyst. 10, 223 (2014), Mol. Inf. 34, 292 (2015)).
- Co-wrote a successful German-African collaborative project proposal on the sustainable use of African medicinal plants with Prof. Peter Imming in Martin-Luther University, Halle, Germany. (estimated cost € 800, 000)
- My achievements, awards:
- Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellowship Award, 2015: Martin-Luther University, Halle, Germany
- Commonwealth Professional Fellowship Award, 2014: Lhasa Ltd, Leeds, UK
- German Academic Exchange Services (DAAD) Fellowship Award, 2011: Martin-Luther University, Halle, Germany
- ICS-UNIDO Research Fellowship Award, 2008: ICS-UNIDO, Trieste, Italy
Scientific specialization & research interest at UCT
- Computer-based design of new steroid receptor ligands
- Molecular modeling of plant-based secondary metabolites
- Biosynthetic pathways in medicinal plants
Type of collaborations I am looking for
- people with background in
- bioinformatics for genome based analysis
- oncology based assays
- screening medicinal plant extracts and isolates
Postnikov Pavel (ChemJets)
Scientific specialization & research interest and experience before UCT
- PhD from: Tomsk Polytechnic University, Russian Federation (2011)
- My last position: Associate Prof.
- Country of my last position Russian Federation
- My former collaborations
- University of Minnesota Duluth
- Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia
- University of Nantes
- My scientific highlights
- The research project is focused on the implementation of highly active cationic organic species for the development of new methods for the organic chemistry and materials science.
- My achievements, awards:
- Prize of the Administration of Tomsk region in the sphere of science and education, 2012
- Best associate prof. in Tomsk Polytechnic University, 2013
- Scholarship of President of Russian Federation for young scientists, 2016
- Laureate of Parliament of Tomsk region in the field of science, 2017
Scientific specialization & research interest at UCT
- Green and sustainable chemistry: (reactivity of diazonium salts and polyvalent iodine); solid surface chemical grafting; surface chemistry; design of new hybrid materials; smart materials; sensors.
Ashu Tufa Ramato (H2020-MSCA-IF, project MARVEL)
Scientific specialization & research interest and experience before UCT
- PhD from: Erasmus Mundus joint doctorate fellowship, EUDIME; University of Calabria (Italy), University of Twente (The Netherlands), University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague (Czech Republic)
- My last position: University of Calabria/Institute of Membrane Technology
- Country of my last position: Italy
Scientific specialization & research interest at UCT
- Ramato is doing an research on the future of sustainable energy. He is working on the Horizon 2020-funded project entitled Novel Material and Process Design for Reverse Electrodyalysis-Water Electrolysis Energy System (MARVEL) which targets on tackling energy challenges of society through the development of advanced materials and technologies for clean energy and hydrogen production using water. The major aim is developing novel materials and processes to advance renewable hydrogen production. The fellow actively participates in a high-quality research and training in the emerging areas of renewable energy research through multidisciplinary investigation approaches and intersectoral mobility. Successful implementation of MARVEL will not only contribute towards a secure and sustainable energy for the society but also lays a strong scientific and technical base for European science and technology, foster the competitiveness and growth of EU economy.