NODE

NAME

Role in the team/ expertise

H-index (WOS, SCOPUS)

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1_SARPES

Wilfred Sunil D'Souza, Ph.D.

Key researcher for the area of computational simulation with a focus on spectroscopic properties and ARPES experiments.

14/13
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1_SARPES

Saleem Ayaz Khan, Ph.D.

Key researcher with a focus on theoretical support in the area of computer simulation, in the field of the effects of spin–orbit interactions.

 13/12

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1_SARPES

Ing.Petr Novák Ph.D.

Key researcher with a focus on research and preparation of thin-film oxide materials and their application in the area of photovoltaics and microelectronics.

 7/8

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2_POLYMER COMPOSITE

doc. Ing. Michal Petrů, Ph.D.

Excellent researcher.  Expertise: materials research in the area of polymers and biopolymers, fillers and structures from nanoparticles to 3D shapes. The process of preparation and processing of polymers and composites, the evaluation of composite degradability

 6/8

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2_POLYMER COMPOSITE

Ing. Seyed Koloor, Ph.D.

Key researcher. Expertise: applied mechanics with a focus on composite materials, preparation for the measurement and modelling of composite laminates; the study of delamination; the creation of fracture mechanics models and the study of cracks.

 3/8

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2_POLYMER COMPOSITE

Ing. Tayyab Noman, Ph.D.

Key researcher. Expertise: materials research, the preparation, study and application of nanoparticles, functionalisation of sonochemically synthesized nanoparticles (for example ZnO, TiO2), the preparation of experimental and material data for mathematical models.

 4/6

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3_POWDER METALLURGY

doc. Ing. Pavel Novák, Ph.D.

Excellent and lead researcher. Expertise: aluminium alloys, powder metallurgy, the characterisation of microstructures and mechanical properties.

 21/25

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3_POWDER METALLURGY

Ing. Filip Průša, Ph.D.

Key researcher. Expertise: aluminium alloys, high-entropy materials, powder metallurgy, the characterisation of microstructures and mechanical properties.

 10/12

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3_POWDER METALLURGY

Ing. Jiří Kubásek Ph.D.

Key researcher. Expertise: magnesium alloys, biomaterials, powder metallurgy, the characterisation of mechanical and corrosive properties.

 17/18

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4_STRUCTURAL MATERIALS

prof. Ing. Dobrovská Jana, CSc.

Key researcher. Expertise: the thermophysical and thermodynamic properties of materials (experimental and theoretical research); the rheological behaviour of materials (experimental research), the development of new methodologies in these fields for progressive material preparation technologies. Focus on inorganic materials.

 12/12

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4_STRUCTURAL MATERIALS

doc. Ing. Radim Kocich, Ph.D.

Excellent researcher. Expertise: conventional forming processes (rolling, forging, drawing, extrusion, etc.), unconventional forming processes (methods of extreme plastic deformation) physical and numerical modelling, processing of non-ferrous metals and alloys, thermomechanical processing of materials, evaluation of the properties and structure of materials.

 20/22

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4_STRUCTURAL MATERIALS

prof. Ing. Schindler Ivo, CSc.

Key researcher. Expertise: deformation resistance models, structure-forming processes during hot forming (dynamic and static recrystallisation; CCT and DCCT decay diagrams); optimisation of physical simulations of controlled forming and cooling processes. Professional specialisation: deformation behaviour of various metal materials under the influence of heat (formability, activation energy during hot forming).

 12/14

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4_STRUCTURAL MATERIALS

doc. Ing. Skotnicová Kateřina, Ph.D.

Key researcher. Expertise: research into functional materials prepared using the technologies of powder metallurgy (design of composition, study of the structural characteristics and functional properties of materials for diamond tools and magnetic materials.

 6/6

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5_INNOVATIVE STEEL M&T

Dr. Ing. Hana Jirková, Ph.D.

Excellent and lead researcher. Expertise: research and development of innovative methods of the thermal and thermomechanical processing of steels (conventional and 3D printed), material-technological modelling, unconventional forming methods (semi-solid forming), hot stamping.

 10/13

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5_INNOVATIVE STEEL M&T

Ing. Štěpán Jeníček

Key and lead researcher, head of the laboratory of experimental forming. Expertise: material-technological simulations of real thermal and thermomechanical production processes, mechanical testing.

 2/5              

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5_INNOVATIVE STEEL M&T

RNDr. Iveta Tichá, Ph.D.

Key researcher in the area of metallography. Expertise: scanning electron microscopy and in-situ analysis, materials chemistry.

1/1

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6_MINIATURE SAMPLES

Ing. Pavel Konopík, Ph.D.

Key researcher. Expertise: mechanical testing of metal materials, miniature samples testing, fatigue tests, fracture mechanics tests, tests under increased and decreased temperatures, the creation of complex material models, characterisation of sheet metal formability.

 7/9

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7_DEGRADATION OF MATERIALS

doc. Ing. Ladislav Cvrček, Ph.D.

Excellent researcher. Expertise: surface treatment for increased lifespan, tribology, 3D printing of metal materials.

 7/9

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7_DEGRADATION OF MATERIALS

prof. Ing. Milan Růžička, CSc.

Key researcher. Expertise: phenomenological models of HCF metals and composites, damage and degradation of composite materials, materials testing.

 6/6

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8_INTERNAL DEFECTS OF AM COMPONENTS

Ing. Jan Kec

Key researcher.  Head of the ZL30 laboratory in Čelákovice. Expertise: the evaluation of the material properties and corrosion degradation of high-pressure gas pipelines, fractographic analysis using electron microscopy.

 1/2

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9_CRITICAL APPLICATIONS

doc. Ing. Pavel Hutař, Ph.D.

Excellent researcher.  Head of the fatigue laboratory for material fatigue resistance and durability. Expertise: materials fatigue and lifespan prediction, fracture mechanics, singular stress concentrators, generalised fracture mechanics, numerical simulations.

 12/17

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9_CRITICAL APPLICATIONS

prof. Ing. Václav Sklenička, DrSc.

Excellent researcher.  Head of the creep laboratory. Expertise: mechanical and creep properties of metallic materials and composites, creep damage and fracture, microstructure analysis, processing and properties of ultrafine-grained and nanostructured materials.

 20/21

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10_TRIBOLOGY

prof. Ing. Ivan Křupka, Ph.D.

Excellent researcher, head of the sub-department tribology. Expertise: tribology (ultrathin lubricating films, lubricant additives, plastic lubricants, targeted topography modification of friction bodies); the development of laboratory devices for the experimental modelling of tribological nodes.

 19/22

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10_TRIBOLOGY

doc. Ing. Martin Vrbka, Ph.D.

Key researcher.  Biotribology research team head. Expertise: biotribology of the eye and fascia; biotribology of joint cartilage, viscosupplementation of synovial fluid; biotribology of artificial implants of large human joints.

 12/13

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10_TRIBOLOGY

Ing. Petr Šperka, Ph.D.

Key researcher. Advanced Lubrication Problems research team head. Expertise: optical methods for the study of surface topography; optical methods for the study of thin liquid films; elastohydrodynamic and mixed lubrication; lubrication of contact objects with surface aberrations; liquid rheology under high pressures; lubrication of rolling bearings, gear teeth and cams.

 10/10

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10_TRIBOLOGY

Ing. Milan Omasta, Ph.D.

Key researcher. Railway transport research team head. Expertise: experimental study of thin elastohydrodynamic lubricating films; tribology of wheel and track contact; study of friction and wear in dry and lubricated contacts; strength-stress analysis of prosthetic components.

9/9

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11_TRANSPORTATION PHENOMENA

Ing. Jan Fišer, Ph.D.

Key researcher. Team leader of the Thermal Management Laboratory. Expertise: prediction of thermal comfort using measurement and simulation approaches, thermal management in a vehicle with a focus on HVAC and accumulators, applications of thermoregulation in the development of new technologies for HVAC systems and their management, development of environmental quality control research methods based on volunteer testing.

 5/6

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11_TRANSPORTATION PHENOMENA

doc. Ing. František Lízal, Ph.D.

Key researcher. Aerosol laboratory head. Expertise: specialising in aerosol technologies, the generation, dispersion, measurement and filtering of particles, experimental modelling of mutually interacting aerosols and lungs.

 9/9

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11_TRANSPORTATION PHENOMENA

Ing. Milan Malý

Key researcher. Head of the Spray laboratory operations. Expertise: turbulent two-phase flow with a focus on sprays and nozzles (internal and external flow), experimental methods in two-phase flow (Doppler anemometry, PIV, high-speed visualisation), numeric simulations of multi-phase flow.

 5/6

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11_TRANSPORTATION PHENOMENA

Ing. Jan Pokorný, Ph.D.

Key researcher for research know-how of the Thermal Management Laboratory. Expertise: development of models for the prediction of thermal comfort using simulation approaches, processing of experimental data and analyses of phenomena, development of methods for research into human thermoregulation.

 4/5

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12_MACHINE DYNAMIC BEHAVIOR

Ing. Martin Pustka, Ph.D.

Excellent researcher. Head of the “Noise and Vibration” group. Expertise: measurement and analysis of noise and vibration, designing measures for their reduction, vibration isolation, designs and applications of piezo elements, modal analysis and operating shapes of oscillations.

 3/3

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12_MACHINE DYNAMIC BEHAVIOR

Ing. Zdeněk Braier, Ph.D.

Key researcher. Expertise: the measurement and analysis of non-electric quantities, measurement of the dynamic behaviour of machines and mechanisms, measurement of angular quantities, analysis of the behaviour of electric drives.

 1/2

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13_SLM & CS ADDITIVE TECHNOLOGY

Ing. Tomáš Koutecký,
Ph.D.

Key researcher.  Expertise:  3D optical digitisation and its automation, quality control, reverse engineering, additive manufacturing.

 3/3

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14_DED & LPD ADDITIVE TECHNOLOGY

Ing. Kristýna Halmešová, Ph.D.

Key and lead researcher. Experise: additive technologies for metal materials, thermophysical measurements, titanium alloys, characterisation of 3D printed materials and components, mechanical testing of metal materials, technologies of intensive plastic deformation, bulk nano-materials.

 8/8

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15_ADDITIVE TECHNOLOGY & SURFACE INTEGRITY

prof. Ing. Sergej Hloch, PhD.

Excellent researcher. Expertise: development of natural solutions for medical applications based on the hydrodynamic effects of water / liquid jets. This requires interdisciplinary research, which can be seen as an opportunity to interconnect various engineering fields.

 23/25

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15_ADDITIVE TECHNOLOGY & SURFACE INTEGRITY

 prof. dr hab. inž. Stanisław Legutko

Excellent researcher. Expertise: surface integrity, the production and operation of machine tools (especially through thin layers), new trends in technology and nanotechnology, rapid prototyping, rapid tooling and high-speed machining. His secondary activities include the production and use of gear wheels and drives, select machine maintenance and repair issues, cleaning of machine parts, controlled mobility, company logistics and project planning and efficiency.

 26/26

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15_ADDITIVE TECHNOLOGY & SURFACE INTEGRITY

prof. Ing. et Ing. Mgr. Jana Petrů, Ph.D.

Excellent researcher. Expertise: machining and its optimisation, testing of machine materials. 3D printing of metal, polymer and composite materials, establishing the machinability of construction materials, the evaluation of surface quality after machining and 3D printing, assembly work and automated assembly, measurement of basic metrological quantities.

 8/10

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15_ADDITIVE TECHNOLOGY & SURFACE INTEGRITY

Ing. Marek Pagáč, Ph.D.

Key researcher. Expertise: 3D printing of metal, polymer and composite materials, evaluation of surface quality after machining and 3D printing.

 3/5

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16_ADVANCED MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS

Ing. Pavel Zeman, Ph.D.

Key researcher. Head of the research topics in the field of WAAM laser and cladding technologies; head of a research group; problem solver and project manager for collaborative and contract research projects; mentor and lead for student thesis works. Expertise: laser and additive technologies, machining; laser machining and structuring of material surfaces for cutting tools; laser modification of surfaces to change properties; DMD cladding methods.

 5/5

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16_ADVANCED MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS

doc. Ing. Ladislav Kolařík, Ph.D., IWE

Key researcher. Head of the research topics in the field of  welding, cladding and casting. Expertise: joining metal materials (especially welding and soldering), cladding and additive technologies using robotic welding, temperature cutting technologies, automatisation and robotisation of the welding process, monitoring of parameters and quality control (NDT methods), material weldability.

 4/7

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16_ADVANCED MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS

Ing. Libor Beránek, Ph.D.

Key researcher. Head of the research topics in the field of precise machining, additive technologies using powder bed technologies, FDM and SLA technologies and quality control using CMM and CT. Project problem solver for collaborative and contract research, commercialisation of R&D. Expertise: surface integrity of machined and AM parts, geometric product specification, NDT using computed tomography.

 1/5

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17_MECHATRONICS, SMART COMPONENTS, NVH

prof. Ing. Jindřich Petruška, CSc.

Key researcher. Expertise: Computational evaluation of the strength and reliability of structures using the FEM, focusing on the modelling of nonlinear effects in materials, large deformation and contact. Development of special software for the solution of inverse problems of elasticity, optimisation of structures with respect to plastic behaviour, etc.

 8/8

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17_MECHATRONICS, SMART COMPONENTS, NVH

prof. Ing. Josef Štětina, Ph.D.

Excellent and lead researcher. Head of the research topics in the field of NVH. Expertise: development of measurement and control systems for industrial applications, creation of mathematical models of thermomechanical systems.

 8/9

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17_MECHATRONICS, SMART COMPONENTS, NVH

doc. Ing. Pavel Novotný, Ph.D.

Key researcher, focus on the theory and mathematical modelling of NVH. Expertise: development of modelling methods and NVH-measuring technical systems, especially in mass transport.

 5/6

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17_MECHATRONICS, SMART COMPONENTS, NVH

doc. Ing Petr Blecha, Ph.D.

Key researcher. Expertise: machine security, Industry 4.0 in the area of production systems.

 4/7

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18_PRODUCTION OF NANOFIBRE STRUCTURES

prof. RNDr. David Lukáš, CSc.

Excellent researcher. Expertise: physical principles of nanofibre creation, materials engineering of nonwoven fabrics, stereology of textile materials, medical textiles, computer simulations of Rayleigh instability in liquid nozzles and liquid films on fibres, computer simulation of heat transfer in fibrous materials, the stereology of fibrous materials.

 19/20

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18_PRODUCTION OF NANOFIBRE STRUCTURES

doc. Ing. Martin Bílek, Ph.D.

Key researcher. Expertise: the construction of machines and devices with a focus on textile machines and nanofibre-producing machines. Experimental analysis of the spinning process, simulation of new machine structures using constructed mathematical models, study of the spinning process using high-speed cameras and corona cameras.

 5/6

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18_PRODUCTION OF NANOFIBRE STRUCTURES

doc. Ing. Pavel Pokorný, CSc.

Key researcher. Expertise: The design, construction and implementation of technologies for the production of nanofibres, the modification of standard measuring methods for measurements within a strong electrical field, the design, construction and implementation of laboratory devices, the study of the basic parameters of polymer solutions in a strong electrical field.

 8/8

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19_COMPLEX PRODUCTION UNITS

doc. Ing. Radek Šulc, Ph.D.

Key researcher. Head of various research subteams. Expertise: heat and mass transfer, diffusion separation processes and devices, mass and enthalpic balance of production lines and technologies; mass transfer in mixing reactors; wastewater treatment; flocculation; physical chemistry.

 3/4

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19_COMPLEX PRODUCTION UNITS

doc. Ing. Lukáš Krátký, Ph.D.

Key researcher. Head of various research subteams. Expertise: project design of technologies and construction of devices for the chemical industry, waste processing and biorefining; optimisation of processes and devices; experimental analysis of transfer of momentum, heat and mass in apparatuses, physical pre-treatment of waste materials for their subsequent processing; membrane processes; CSS/U technologies.

 4/5

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