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CATRIN-MAT

Synthesis and Characterization of Advanced Materials

The group supports research and industry through advanced material synthesis, characterization and contract research.
Research Areas
Mgr. Petr Jakubec, Ph.D.
Group leader
Phone +420585634474
E-mail p.jakubec@upol.cz

About the group

Our research group specializes in the synthesis, characterization and application of advanced materials to support both scientific research and industrial partners. We are a key partner for research teams within CATRIN-RCPTM, ensuring the operation of laboratories, management of measurement technology and implementation of contract research.

Our Main Activities

  • Advanced Material Analysis – We perform measurements and provide detailed reports, including comprehensive data management.
  • Material Synthesis and Development – We prepare new materials tailored to the specific requirements of research teams and industrial partners.
  • Technology Transfer and Industrial Collaboration – We actively seek opportunities to commercialize research results and carry out contract research in cooperation with the technology transfer office and the Science and Technology Park of Palacký University.

The group also participates in European and national projects focused on the synthesis, characterization and upscaling of nanomaterials, aiming to transfer innovations from the laboratory into real-world applications.

Through an interdisciplinary approach, we bridge the gap between research and industry, contributing to the development of modern materials with high application potential.

News

List of Employees

Name Academic title E-mail Phone Position
Petr Jakubec Mgr., Ph.D. p.jakubec@upol.cz +420585634474 Group leader
Šárka Adámková Mgr. sarka.adamkova@upol.cz +420585634955
Klára Čépe Mgr., Ph.D. klara.cepe@upol.cz +420585631429
Jacob Gifty MSc. gifty.jacob@upol.cz
Jiří Hošek Mgr. jiri.hosek@upol.cz +420585631429
Eirini Ioannou Ph.D. eirini.ioannou@upol.cz
Renata Jakubcová Mgr. renata.jakubcova@upol.cz
Josef Kašlík Mgr., Ph.D. josef.kaslik@upol.cz +420585634487
Jana Kašlíková Mgr. jana.kaslikova@upol.cz +420585634955
Jan Kolařík Mgr., Ph.D. jan.kolarik@upol.cz +420585604485
Radim Mach Mgr. radim.mach@upol.cz
Gabriela Macháčková Mgr. gabriela.machackova@upol.cz +420585634485
Ondřej Malina Mgr., Ph.D. ondrej.malina@upol.cz +420585634485
Ivo Medřík Mgr. ivo.medrik@upol.cz +420585631432
Zdenka Medříková Mgr., Ph.D. zdenka.medrikova@upol.cz +420585634955
Pavel Mišák Ing. pavel.misak@upol.cz
Jan Pauswang Mgr. jan.pauswang@upol.cz +420585634391
Martin Petr Mgr., Ph.D. martin.petr@upol.cz +420585634485
Jiří Polách RNDr., Ph.D. jiri.polach@upol.cz +420603342954
Igor Popa Mgr., CSc. igor.popa@upol.cz +420585634497
Barbora Přidalová b.pridalova@upol.cz
Vishnu Pullangatil MSc. vishnu.pullangatil@upol.cz
Oleksandr Riabonenko Mgr. oleksandr.riabonenko@upol.cz +420776126090
Anežka Šindlerová anezka.sindlerova@upol.cz
Tomáš Steklý Mgr. tomas.stekly@upol.cz +420603102517
Jana Stráská Mgr. jana.straska@upol.cz +420585631429
Ondřej Tomanec Ing. ondrej.tomanec@upol.cz +420585631429
Petr Zajíček Mgr., Ph.D. petr.zajicek@upol.cz +420585634488

Group publications

D. Panáček, V. Kupka, M. Nalepa, I. Dědek, R. Álvarez-Diduk, S. Olenik, J. Flauzino, J. Zdražil, P. Jakubec, L. Zdražil, L. Spíchal, K. K. Sonigara, R. Zbořil, M. Pumera, A. Merkoçi, J. Wang, N. De Diego, F. Güder and M. Otyepka
"Printing technologies for monitoring crop health",
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS, vol. 17, article no. 2009, 2026.
IF = 18.1
CATRIN-MAT CATRIN-BIO
DOI: 10.1038/s41467-026-68778-6
M. Nalepa, D. Panáček, V. Hrubý, M. Jendrišák, R. Langer, M. Langer, P. Jakubec, I. Dědek, V. Kupka, M. Mazur, R. Zbořil and M. Otyepka
"Single‐Atom‐Enhanced Fully Inkjet‐Printed Electrochemical Sensor for Dopamine Detection",
ADVANCED SCIENCE, vol. 13, iss. 58, article no. e76796, 2026.
IF = 14.1
CATRIN-MAT
DOI: 10.1002/advs.76796
I. Dědek, V. Kupka, V. Šedajová, P. Jakubec, M. Navrátil and M. Otyepka
"Toward transitioning to green and sustainable supercapacitors",
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL, vol. 529, pp. 172220, 2026.
IF = 12.5
CATRIN-MAT
DOI: 10.1016/j.cej.2025.172220
K. Vaid, I. Verma, V. Pullagantil, R. Zboril and A. Bakandritsos
"Matrix tolerance, probe orientation, and antifouling interfaces in graphene biosensors",
BIOSENSORS AND BIOELECTRONICS, vol. 312, pp. 118986, 2026.
IF = 11.8
CATRIN-MAT
DOI: 10.1016/j.bios.2026.118986
M. Nalepa, L. Kulla, P. Jakubec, V. Hrubý, D. Panáček, I. Dědek, M. Vasjari and M. Otyepka
"Scalable Fabrication of Electrochemical Sensors Via Inkjet Printing of Functionalized Graphene for Pesticide Detection",
ADVANCED MATERIALS TECHNOLOGIES, vol. 11, iss. 1, article no. e01765, 2026.
IF = 6
CATRIN-MAT
DOI: 10.1002/admt.202501765
M. Jendrišák, M. Nalepa, V. Hrubý, P. Jakubec, I. Dědek, V. Kupka, J. Urbánek, D. Panáček and M. Otyepka
"Deposition methods govern the electrochemical performance of graphene-derivative functionalized screen-printed electrodes: A practical framework for electrode surface characterization",
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA, vol. 565, pp. 148780, 2026.
IF = 5.8
CATRIN-MAT
DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2026.148780
All group publications