Dr. Zdenek Remes | Nanoscale Awards | Innovative Nanomaterials Research Award

Dr. Zdenek Remes , Institute of Physics CAS , Czech Republic

Mgr. Zdeněk Remeš, Ph.D., is a senior scientist at the Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences, where he has been employed since 1993, and served as an assistant professor at the Czech Technical University in Prague from 2013 to 2022. Born in Czechoslovakia in 1971, he holds a MSc in solid state physics (1994), a BSc in financial mathematics (1998), and a PhD in solid state physics and material research (1999) from the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University, Prague. With a H-index of 30, Dr. Remeš has authored 202 published papers with 2321 citations in Scopus. His research focuses on the optical and electrical properties of thin films and nanoparticles, plasma treatment, photovoltaics, and photocatalysis. He has held long-term research positions in Belgium, Israel, France, and the Netherlands. Fluent in Czech and English, and proficient in Slovak, German, and Russian, Dr. Remeš is actively engaged in international collaborations and currently leads multiple research projects.

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Education:

Mgr. Zdeněk Remeš, Ph.D., obtained his MSc in Solid State Physics in 1994, a BSc in Financial Mathematics in 1998, and a PhD in Solid State Physics and Material Research in 1999, all from the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics at Charles University, Prague, Czechia. Additionally, he earned a Certificate in “Teaching General Subject – Mathematics” in 2018 from the same institution.

Work Experience:

Since 1993, Mgr. Zdeněk Remeš, Ph.D., has served as a Senior Scientist at the Institute of Physics, Czech Academy of Sciences. From 2013 to 2022, he held the position of Assistant Professor at the Czech Technical University in Prague. Dr. Remeš has undertaken extensive international research engagements, including long-term attachments at the Institute of Materials Research (IMO), Hasselt University, Belgium, during 1999–2002, 2003–2004, and for 10 months in 2022. He also spent 12 months at TECHNION – Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel, in 2002–2003, 6 months at CEA/Saclay, France, in 2006, and 3 months at EWI TU Delft, The Netherlands, in 2013.

Research Focus:

Dr. Zdeněk Remeš’s research focuses on several key areas within materials science and physics. He specializes in studying the optical and electrical properties of thin films and nanoparticles, exploring their applications in fields such as photovoltaics and photocatalysis. Additionally, his work includes investigating plasma treatment techniques to enhance the properties and functionalities of these materials, contributing significantly to advancements in renewable energy and environmental remediation technologies.

Publication Top Notes:

Enhanced antimicrobial and photocatalytic effects of plasma-treated gallium-doped zinc oxide
- Authors: Rutherford, D., Remes, Z., Kolarova, K., Micova, J., Rezek, B.
- Journal: Applied Surface Science, 2024
Charge trapping and luminescence of the mixed size CsPbBr3 particles grown in one batch
- Authors: Buryi, M., Babin, V., Děcká, K., Ma, C.-G., Brik, M.G.
- Journal: Optical Materials, 2024
Spatial Localization of Defects in Halide Perovskites Using Photothermal Deflection Spectroscopy
- Authors: Vlk, A., Remes, Z., Landova, L., Fejfar, A., Ledinsky, M.
- Journal: Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters, 2024
SURFACE CHANGES INDUCED BY PLASMA TREATMENT AND HIGH TEMPERATURE ANNEALING OF SILICON DIOXIDE MICROPARTICLES
- Authors: Babčenko, O., Remeš, Z., Beranová, K., Prošek, Z., Tesárek, P.
- Conference: NANOCON Conference Proceedings – International Conference on Nanomaterials, 2024
CORRELATIVE PROBE ELECTRON MICROSCOPY ANALYSIS OF PLASMA-TREATED GALLIUM-DOPED ZINC OXIDE NANORODS
- Authors: Rutherford, D., Remes, Z., Micova, J., Ukraintsev, E., Rezek, B.
- Conference: NANOCON Conference Proceedings – International Conference on Nanomaterials, 2024

Mrs. María José Tapia , Laboratorio de Fisiología y Genética Marina , Chile

María José Tapia De la Jara, based in Coquimbo and available to relocate, is a dedicated marine biologist with extensive experience in research and community engagement. She holds a Marine Biology degree with distinction from Universidad Católica del Norte, Coquimbo, Chile, and has completed a student exchange program at Universidad Católica de Valencia, Spain. Her professional roles have included scientific monitoring and education at Proyecto Asociativo Regional Explora Coquimbo and Oceanogràfic de Valencia. María José has also worked as a research assistant at the Centro de Estudios Avanzados en Zonas Áridas, contributing to studies on protein extraction from fish and antimicrobial tests. She has been actively involved in raising environmental awareness through educational tours and traveling exhibits. Her certifications include PADI Open Water Diver and Deep Trekker Pilot ROV DTG3. Fluent in English and experienced with software like R and Microsoft Excel, María José combines her scientific expertise with strong communication skills to foster marine conservation and research.

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Education:

María José Tapia De la Jara earned her Marine Biology degree with distinction from Universidad Católica del Norte in Coquimbo, Chile, where she studied from 2018 to 2024. As part of her education, she participated in a student exchange program at Universidad Católica de Valencia San Vicente Martir in Valencia, Spain, during 2023-2024. Her thesis focused on the characterization and analysis of the antibacterial capacity of protein extracts from the mucus of native marine fish Seriolella violacea, Cilus gilberti, and Seriola lalandi.

Work Experience:

María José Tapia De la Jara has accumulated extensive work experience in various roles. As a Scientific Monitor at Proyecto Asociativo Regional Explora Coquimbo from March 2018 to December 2020, she guided educational tours through the Faculty of Marine Sciences, the Mundo Mar Rescue Center, and the Aquarium and Museum of the University. She continued her role as a Scientific Monitor at Oceanogràfic de Valencia from January 2019 to December 2022, engaging the community with the marine environment and raising awareness through traveling exhibits addressing environmental issues and solutions. In October and November 2023, she worked as a Monitor of Attention and Logistics at Universidad Católica del Norte in Coquimbo.

Publication Top Notes:

Acciones por wrongful birth y wrongful life: ¿la vida como un perjuicio?

Author: María José Tapia
Source: Estudios de Derecho Privado. III Jornadas Nacionales de Profesoras de Derecho Privado
Year: 2023
Type: Book chapter (Writing – original draft)