Dear fans of inorganic non-metallic materials,
we would like to invite you to the 31th annual Doctoral Students‘ Seminar Inorganic Non-metallic Materials, organized by the Department of Glass and Ceramics at the University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague, which will be held on 5 and 6 February 2026.
Abstracts
The seminar is open to all doctoral students and is free of charge for all participants. Abstracts must be sent till January 9, 2026 to the simonovb@vscht.cz. The abstract template will be made available during November. By submitting an abstract, you are automatically registered for the seminar.
Preliminary programme
Thursday, February 5, 2026
9:00-9:30 Registration
9:30-9:40 Opening remarks
9:40-12:00 1st session
12:00-13:00 Lunch
13:00-15:00 2nd session
From 17:00 Social programme
Friday, February 6, 2026
9:00-9:30 Registration
9:30-12:00 3rd session
12:00-13:00 Lunch
13:00-15:00 4th session
15:00 Winner announcement and end of the seminar
During the seminar, small refreshments will be available during coffee breaks.
Presentation
Presentation duration is set for 15 minutes plus 5 minutes for discussion.
Competitions
The seminar will also include a competition section, with further details to be announced in autumn 2025.
Venue
The seminar will take place at Uhelna, located in Building A at UCT Prague in Dejvice (Technická 5, 160 00 Praha 6 Dejvice, map here).
Accommodation
- Accommodation can be arranged at the Masaryk Dormitory of CTU, which is within walking distance of UCT Prague. More information here.
- It is also possible to stay in the UCT Prague dormitories, which are 30 minutes away by public transport from the UCT Prague building. More information here. Book your accommodation directly through the contact listed on the dormitories page or, in case of confusion, send an email to simonovb@vscht.cz.
- It is also possible to use classic portals such as booking.com or airbnb.com, where you can also find many accommodations at similar prices within walking distance of UCT Prague.
For any questions or concerns, please contact Petra Špringer Šimonová (simonovb@vscht.cz).
Dear fans of inorganic non-metallic materials,
on February 5-6, 2024, the University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague hosted the 30th annual Doctoral Seminar on Inorganic Non-Metallic Materials, traditionally organized by the Department of Glass and Ceramics. This year, the seminar welcomed 20 doctoral students from six different institutions in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
The program featured three competitions, including the Prof. Rudolf Bárta Foundation Award, organized by the Department of Glass and Ceramics. The winners of this competition were selected by an expert committee consisting of Assoc. Prof. Jaroslav Kloužek (UCT Prague), Dr. Richard Pokorný (UCT Prague), Dr. Jan Hostaša (CNR-ISSMC Italy), and Dr. Anna Prnová (FunGlass).
Winners of the Prof. Rudolf Bárta Foundation Award:
- 1st place: Ing. Petra Šimonová (Department of Glass and Ceramics, UCT Prague) – Energy-Efficient Ceramic Processing: Insights into Microwave Sintering of SnO₂-ZnO-Based Ceramics.
- 2nd place: Ing. Marek Rotter (CEITEC Brno) – SPS as an Effective Pre-Sintering Technique for Transparent/Translucent HEC.
- 3rd place: Ing. Vojtěch Ševčík (Department of Inorganic Chemistry, UCT Prague) – Preparation of Carbonate-Free BaCeO₃ Powder for REBCO Superconductors.
Additional awards were granted by professional societies:
Silicate Society Award: Ing. Herbert Kindl (Department of Inorganic Chemistry, UCT Prague) was recognized for his contribution Development and Characterization of Nanoparticle-Infused Phosphite Glass Rods via the Micro-Pulling-Down Method. Herbert Kindl will also represent the Czech Republic at the ECerS 2025 conference in Dresden in the international Student Speech Contest.
Glass Society Award: Ing. Jan Zich (University of Pardubice) was awarded for his contribution Anomalous properties of Bi₂O₂Se monocrystals.
The two-day seminar also included a social evening with a pub quiz, which was met with great enthusiasm. This event provided an excellent opportunity for informal exchanges of experiences and the establishment of new professional connections among participants.
We look forward to the next edition of this traditional gathering and believe it will continue to foster the development of the scientific community in the field of inorganic non-metallic materials.
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