ERA Postdoctoral Fellow William Morton reflects on two years at CEITEC Masaryk University, discussing research, life in Brno, scientific culture, and international collaboration.

Why sample preparation, metrology, and LA-ICP-MS are critical for reliable analytical data. Learn how to ensure traceability, avoid common pitfalls, and improve data quality.

I waited two years for a start-up grant and wrote ten project versions. Anna Vanluchene explains the Illuminating Flow concept, photocatalysis in flow reactors, and building an independent research team.

On 28 February, we mark the 100th anniversary of Josef Dadok, a pioneer of NMR spectroscopy and Brno University of Technology graduate who shaped modern magnetic resonance.

Two outstanding early-career researchers at UCT Prague, Filipa Oliveira and Stella Gonsales, received prestigious GAČR JUNIOR STAR grants for innovative research in materials science and sustainable chemistry.

Dr. Petr Cígler receives the Rudolf Lukeš Prize 2025 for groundbreaking lipid and diamond nanoparticles that advance gene therapy, cancer treatment, imaging, and modern vaccine development.

A unique modular system for surface science, developed at JRC Karlsruhe by Thomas Gouder, is moving to Prague. Discover how it works, why it’s being transferred, and how it will support future research at FZU.

Mineralogist Jakub Plášil uncovers complex crystal structures and discovers new minerals. His research deepens understanding of uranium in nature and earned him a major EMU award.

Prof. David Hanigan explains why PFAS removal isn’t enough, how online FTIR reveals gas-phase products, and where EPA 1633 vs. 533/537 and OTM-45/50 fit in real-world PFAS analysis.

Tereza Havlíková from CEITEC BUT won the Brno PhD Talent for research on transparent ceramics with unique optical properties for lasers, LEDs, and scintillators.