Obor: Materials

Ph.D. thesis: Development of hybrid composites compensating shrinkage at pyrolysis

This work aims to design and describe suitable methods of shrinkage compensation and/or control for the preparation of matrix composites and their effect on microstructural changes and fracture behaviour of hybrid composite materials containing such adapted matrix and ceramic fibres. The main goal of the doctoral thesis will be the design and characterization of hybrid…

Functional nanolayers for the real world

At the Laboratory of Functional Biointerfaces at the Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences, we focus on the development and study of functional nanolayers that can resist unwanted surface contamination – so-called antifouling coatings. These special surfaces find broad applications in medicine, biosensing, and industry. Our goal is to understand and control…

Intern for numerical modeling of failure in heterogeneous materials

This internship offers students the opportunity to participate in research on fracture processes in concrete and other heterogeneous materials. Due to its internal structure—cement matrix, aggregate, and pores—concrete is a complex material in which failure often develops at the cement paste/aggregate interface. The student will work on 2D/3D numerical modeling of this process using cohesive…

Determining the endurance life of selected construction materials

Current methods for determining the fatigue life of concrete structures focus on reducing stresses in structural elements. However, this approach only considers the degradation of mechanical properties due to cyclic loading and not the gradual development of microcracks. This topic is primarily concerned with the experimental determination of the fatigue life of construction materials, particularly…

Intern for research into hydrogen storage materials

This internship offers students the opportunity to participate in research into modern materials designed for the efficient storage of hydrogen – a key element in future energy solutions. The student will participate in the preparation of materials for hydrogen storage, the creation of graphs from measured data, and their basic processing. The internship will also…

Intern for experimental measurement of crack propagation velocity in polyethylene samples

This internship offers students the opportunity to participate in research on the durability of polymer materials, specifically high-density polyethylene (HDPE), which is commonly used in the manufacture of pressure pipes. The aim is to experimentally monitor and evaluate the mechanism of slow crack growth in different types of samples. While methods are well developed for…

Unlocking the Potential of 2D Materials

Are you fascinated by the potential of emerging 2D materials and their diverse applications across various fields? Join us in exploring the extraordinary features of these materials and unlocking their full potential! At our lab, we focus on the tuning of the properties of 2D materials to optimize their performance for specific applications. One of…

Photoswitches – graphene functionalization using chiral organic molecules

In the current project, we are particularly interested in the covalent attachment of small organic molecules to 2D materials[i] and the linking of the latter via the former. While in most of our projects, the organic molecules used for surface modification are commercially available or readily available from such, some projects require more extensive synthetic efforts.…

Supercapacitors based on 2D material Ti3C2 MXene

This topic connected with energy storage. In this project, student will use the 2D Ti3C2 MXene flakes for fabrication of supercapacitor. MXene is a new 2D material and has unusual electronic, mechanical and optical properties. The student will know the principle of the supercapacitor as well as how to fabricate it. The main parameters of…

Laser nanostructuring for medical applications

HiLASE Centre, part of the Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences, is a leader in applied laser research, contributing to a sustainable future, the development of both the Czech and European economies, and inspiring a new generation of scientists, engineers, and innovators. This internship offers students the opportunity to participate in cutting-edge…