The main objective of the study is to train the highly qualified professionals who will be prepared for independent, creative, scientific and research activities in the field of physical chemistry. Students are trained to formulate a scientific problem independently, propose hypotheses and procedures leading to its solving and attempt its confirmation on an experimental or theoretical level. Critical evaluation of published scientific information and the ability to communicate in English - both verbally and in written form, makes an integral part of the study.

The main objective of the study is to train the highly qualified professionals who will be prepared for independent, creative, scientific and research activities in the field of physical chemistry. Students are trained to formulate a scientific problem independently, propose hypotheses and procedures leading to its solving and attempt its confirmation on an experimental or theoretical level. Critical evaluation of published scientific information and the ability to communicate in English - both verbally and in written form, makes an integral part of the study.

The specialization trains professionals who will be able to participate in highly qualified scientific and research activities based on physically-chemical processes, namely in university departments, the departments of The Academy of Sciences, research institutes, but also in industrial research centres. The graduates are prepared for independent creative work in the area of physical chemistry. Due to a wide range of practical applications of physical chemistry, the graduates can find employments not only in physical and chemical research, but virtually in all chemical or chemistry related specializations.

The admission to the Faculty of Chemistry is conditioned by the completion of the Master's program in the same or a related field. The basic prerequisites for the admission are: interest and aptitude for scientific work, knowledge of the English language and a very good study record achieved in the Master's program (grade point average of all passed examinations usually does not exceed 2.0).

prof. RNDr. František Krčma, Ph.D.

1. Indicators for smart packaging

   The topic is focused on the study of gas indicators / sensors as part of a smart package that can inform the consumer when the critical concentration of gases in the package has been exceeded. These are indicators of gases released in food packaging during their spoilage, such as ammonia, hydrogen sulfide, mercaptans and others. Furthermore, indicators of the state of the atmosphere of the package, typically an indicator of oxygen in the atmosphere of carbon dioxide or oxygen in vacuum packages. The subject of the dissertation will be the preparation of indicators, the study of their properties and their calibration. The preparation of a printed indicator with a visually evaluable colour change or even with a change in fluorescence is assumed.

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