RNDr. Petr Šittner, CSc.
I have been working in the field of martensitic transformations and shape memory alloys in the last 30 years. I studied the temperature, orientation and sense of load dependence of martensitic transformations on SMA single crystals (CuAlNi,NiMnGa, NiTi), investigated mechanics of the deformation of these materials in polycrystalline form with help of synchrotron and neutron […]
Mgr. Daniel Šimek, Ph.D.
The high-resolution X-ray tomography combined with in-situ mechanical loading allows identifying defects or other microstructure constituents suspected to be responsible for alternated mechanical or other material properties. Due to crystallographic anisotropy, the interaction of a defect or inclusion with a surrounding matrix depends on their mutual crystallographic relationship. A combination of tomography and subsequent focused-ion-beam […]
Ing. Ladislav Straka, D.Sc. (Tech.)
I focus on multiferroics, magnetic functional materials, and especially magnetic shape memory alloys. These display a unique interplay of magnetism with crystal structure and martensite microstructure and are an endless source of scientific excitement. Mostly experimental research goes half and half in magnetism and materials science – magnetic properties and characterization are essential, while the […]
Ing. Štěpán Stehlík, Ph.D.
Stepan Stehlik leads the Nanoparticles and Interfaces research group in the Department of Semiconductors and closely collaborate with the Diamond growth research group lead by Alexander Kromka. The research is oriented mainly on diamond nanoparticles, nanodiamonds, and covers both fundamental research and application-oriented topics with industrial partners. Nanodiamonds (NDs) is a high impact nanomaterial that […]
Prof. Jan Soubusta, Ph.D.
Our recent activities cover: a) cloning of single-photon quantum states in bulk and fiber optics, b) optical arrangements for quantum information processing, routers and amplifiers, c) various optical gates for the preparation and modification of quantum states of light, d) new sources of correlated photon pairs based on waveguide layered structures. Motivated by different forms […]
Ing. Martin Smrž, Ph.D.
Department of Advanced laser development focuses on research in the field of (ultra)short pulse lasers and nonlinear optics with breakthrough parameters. Our laboratory holds several world records in this research field. You can participate in the further development of kW-class lasers, frequency conversion of the light pulses to UV spectral range, research of new laser […]
Ing. Ondřej Slezák, Ph.D.
I am interested in all the topics connected to the numerical modelling and theory of the processes arisen in high-power laser amplifiers as well as in other optical components and devices. Since there are many deleterious phenomena which decrease the performance of high-power laser systems, my goal is their identification, analysis, and suggestion of the […]
Dr. Constantinos Skordis
My primary field of research is cosmology and gravitation. I am particularly interested in the role gravity plays at various scales: from the smallest laboratory scales to those of the whole Universe. I have worked and published on the physics behind the observed cosmic acceleration using theoretical models based on scalar fields, commonly called dark […]
Mgr. Martin Schnabl, Ph.D.
I work at the intersection of string field theory and two-dimensional conformal field theory. String field theory is a powerful tool to understand relevant deformations in string theory known also as tachyon condensation. In open string theory, the story is fairly well understood, and one can use OSFT to learn about new consistent boundary conditions […]
Dr. Ignacy Sawicki
As a theoretical cosmologist, my focus lies in exploring how the universe can serve as a laboratory to experimentally test fundamental physics, particularly the theory of gravity, at scales that are beyond our reach on Earth. I am eager on overseeing fellows who are working towards similar goals. My particular expertise lies in model building […]