Speakers

Michal Mazur

Michal Mazur, Assistant Professor at Charles University, specializes in material synthesis and characterization, focusing on two-dimensional zeolites and metal nanoparticles. His work centers on advanced electron microscopy and diffraction techniques.

Michael Londesborough

Michael Londesborough is a chemist and science communicator known for his research on boron chemistry and its applications in materials and energy. Passionate about making science accessible, he actively engages in public outreach, inspiring audiences through lectures, media appearances, and educational initiatives.

Paul Arthur Diddams

Paul Arthur Diddams completed his PhD in Physical Chemistry at Cambridge in 1985. He held senior roles at Johnson Matthey, BP, Total, and others, specializing in zeolites and Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC). In 2023, he joined the Faculty of Science, focusing on catalyst design and data evaluation in the Heterogeneous Catalysis group.

Kateřina Poláková

Kateřina Poláková leads the BioMed group at CATRIN-RCPTM, focusing on advanced drug delivery systems, imaging technologies, and plasmonic biosensors. Her team also develops antibacterial nanomaterials and studies the toxicity of novel nanoparticles. In collaboration with other CATRIN groups, they design and functionalize multifunctional nanomaterials for biomedical and technological applications.

Jean-Marie Lehn

Prof. Jean-Marie Lehn, Nobel Laureate in Chemistry (1987), is a pioneer in supramolecular chemistry. His groundbreaking work on molecular recognition and self-organization has revolutionized the understanding of chemical interactions, with wide-ranging applications in materials science, nanotechnology, and medicine.

Paul Verkade

Paul Verkade is a professor at the University of Bristol and a leading expert in advanced microscopy techniques. His work focuses on cryo-electron microscopy and correlative imaging, with applications in cell biology and nanomaterials. He plays a key role in developing innovative imaging methods to study complex biological systems.