Within this programme the experts are educated, which will be able, based on the obtained knowledge during Ph.D. studies, to perform highly qualified scientific work in the field of physical chemistry (Universities, Czech Academy of Sciences, research institutes etc.). Ph.D. study programme Physical Chemistry is focused on different problems, which reflect the present orientation of the Institute of Physical and Applied Chemistry in the field of scientific work. Topics of Ph.D. thesis, guaranted by the corresponding advisors, are chosen in such a way, that by its development the personal and professional capacity of the institute is exploited. Some thesis can be solved, based on the agreement, on other Institutes out of the Faculty. Institute of Physical and Appllied Chemistry is concentrated on the investigation in physical and colloidal chemistry of macromolecular systems, chemistry of free radicals, photochemistry, plasmochemistry, plasmophysics, and computer application in chemistry, chemical technology and physics.

The post-graduate in Ph.D. study programme Physical Chemistry is able to formulate independently the scientific problem, to design the hypothesis for the solution and to carry out experimental and theoretical work for its confirmation. Simoultaneously, he is capable of critical evaluation of published scientific informations and of presentation of experimental results in english language as well.

prof. Ing. Miloslav Pekař, CSc.

1. Supervisor: Krčma František, prof. RNDr., Ph.D.

2. Application of organic electronic devices for testing of biological materials.

   The topic is focused to development and testing of organic electronic devices like organic electrochemical transistors (OECTs) and integrated circuits, activated selectively by enzymes as sensors of vitality of living cultures in pharmacy, food producing and biotechnology. The thin film devices will be fabricated by dip and spin coating and printing as well as vacuum deposition. The electrical response on biomaterials presence will be measured and evaluated.

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

3. Deposition and characterization of thin protective layers

   The aim of this work is plasma chemical and CVD deposition of thin films and thin multilayer coatings for protection of various materials, mainly archaeological and historical objects. The layers characterization by all accessible physical chemical and structural methods is included, too.

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

4. Development of materials based on hyaluronic acid hydrogels for myocardial regeneration

   Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring glycosaminoglycan and one of the chief components of the connective tissue or extracellular matrix. Thanks to its properties, mainly its biocompatibility, hyaluronic acid is a promising material for scaffold preparation in the field of tissue engineering. The main object of the dissertation will be the development of hyaluronic acid-based hydrogels for myocardium regeneration. The developed materials will be studied in terms of their chemical composition, mechanical properties, conditions of crosslinking reactions, kinetics of gelation etc. Also, factors influencing the mentioned parameters and enabling their optimisation for the intended use will be studied. The developed hydrogels will be used as scaffolds for selected cell types. Therefore, the biological properties of the hydrogels will be studied from the viewpoint of cell viability and function. During their doctorate, the candidate shall cooperate with experts on material engineering, organic chemistry, biology, medicine etc.

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

5. Energy interactions of donor-acceptor pairs for solar energy conversion

   The work is focused on the study of charge transfer in electron donor and acceptor pairs, and its use for the conversion of solar energy into electrical energy. The work includes the characterization of new materials, the study of energetic interactions using optical and electrical methods, the design of model devices of organic solar cells and other devices of organic electronics and photonics and their characterization. For the studies, the optical spectroscopy (absorption, fluorescence, fluorescence quantum yields, etc.) and time-resolved optical methods (fluorescence, transient absorption, etc.) will be used. Methods for electrical and optoelectronic characterization will be also used.

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

6. gel particles

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

7. Materials for integration of organic electronics with cells:towards future bioelectronic devices

   Supervisor: Weiter Martin, prof. Ing., Ph.D.

8. Microrheology of colloidal systems

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

9. Photocvatalytic activity of printed photocatalyst layers

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

10. Printed ozone dosimeters

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

11. Study of kinetic processes in post discharges

    The aim of this work is study of energy transfer reactions among excited states during the post discharge of various discharge kinds. The optical emission spectroscopy including time resolved spectroscopy will be used as the primary diagnostic technique.

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

12. Study of processes in electrical discharges in liquids

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

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

13. Study of the stability and durability of biological material using sensors based on image analysis methods

    The work will address the monitoring properties of biological substances (eg, cosmetics and food) with regard to their stability and durability. To monitor will use automated data collection with post-processing techniques using image and signal analysis. The objective of the work will study the influence of the environment (eg temperature, radiation, humidity) on the degradation phenomena taking place in the studied substances.

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

14. Study of thermal properties ofPCM materials

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

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

15. Thermodynamics of continnuum in studies of chemically reacting compounds

    This PhD. thesis would develop the well-known knowledge concerning applications of rational thermodynamics to the description of chemically reacting compounds with the accent to their kinetics and the practical applications (description of heterogenous systems, non-linear liquids of lower order). The scope itself would be based on applications of mathematical methods standardly used in the thermodynamics of continuum for description of chemically reagent systems (vector, tensor and functional analysis). Therefore a good knowledge of mathematics as the foundation for the studies is expected, see e.g. Samohýl I.: Racionální termodynamika chemicky reagujících směsí, Praha 1982; Šilhavý M.: The Mechanics and Thermodynamics of Continuous Media, Berlin 1997. The aim of the thesis is to find limits given by equations of thermodynamics and inequalities of the kinetics of chemical reactions in studied systems.

    Supervisor: Tomáš Jiří, doc. RNDr., Dr.

16. Thermodynamics of continnuum in studies of chemically reacting compounds

    This PhD. thesis would develop the well-known knowledge concerning applications of rational thermodynamics to the description of chemically reacting compounds with the accent to their kinetics and the practical applications (description of heterogenous systems, non-linear liquids of lower order). The scope itself would be based on applications of mathematical methods standardly used in the thermodynamics of continuum for description of chemically reagent systems (vector, tensor and functional analysis). Therefore a good knowledge of mathematics as the foundation for the studies is expected, see e.g. Samohýl I.: Racionální termodynamika chemicky reagujících směsí, Praha 1982; Šilhavý M.: The Mechanics and Thermodynamics of Continuous Media, Berlin 1997. The aim of the thesis is to find limits given by equations of thermodynamics and inequalities of the kinetics of chemical reactions in studied systems.

    Supervisor: Tomáš Jiří, doc. RNDr., Dr.

17. Thermodynamics of continnuum in studies of chemically reacting compounds

    This PhD. thesis would develop the well-known knowledge concerning applications of rational thermodynamics to the description of chemically reacting compounds with the accent to their kinetics and the practical applications (description of heterogenous systems, non-linear liquids of lower order). The scope itself would be based on applications of mathematical methods standardly used in the thermodynamics of continuum for description of chemically reagent systems (vector, tensor and functional analysis). Therefore a good knowledge of mathematics as the foundation for the studies is expected, see e.g. Samohýl I.: Racionální termodynamika chemicky reagujících směsí, Praha 1982; Šilhavý M.: The Mechanics and Thermodynamics of Continuous Media, Berlin 1997. The aim of the thesis is to find limits given by equations of thermodynamics and inequalities of the kinetics of chemical reactions in studied systems.

    Supervisor: Tomáš Jiří, doc. RNDr., Dr.

18. Time resolved fluorescence techniques - a tool to study condensed biopolymer phases

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

19. Transport of humic substances through plant cuticle.

    Study of penetration of foliar fertilizers containing humic substances through leaf.

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