Scientific interests

I focus on experimental condensed matter physics, including the physics of strongly correlated systems, antiferromagnetic compounds such as Cu-Mn-As system and, recently, also studies of van der Waals materials – misfit layer compounds.  

For the research, I use various crystal growth and bulk characterization techniques. Besides crystal growth and XRD characterization, I have experience in scanning electron microscopy  and focused ion beam (FIB) milling technique, electron-beam lithography, low-temperature magnetic force microscopy (serving as the principal operator of the microscope), and the „standard“ magnetization, specific heat or charge transport measurement techniques in cryostat systems

Work experience

• 2013 – present: assistant professor/scientist at the Department of Condensed Matter Physics (DCMP), Charles University, Prague  (unpaid leave during postdoc stay in Leiden from January 2011 to June 2013)
• 2011– 2013: Leiden Institute of Physics, Leiden University, the Netherlands, postdoctoral stay

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Teaching

• exercise to lecture NOFY025 -Atomic Physics and Electronic Structure of Matter
• NFPL500 - Practical application of atomic force microscopy
• NOFY024 -Practical Course II – Electricity and magnetism
• NFPL145 – Experimental Methods of Condensed Systems Physics I
• NOFY071 – Mechanics: Exercise Seminar
• Supervision of bachelor, master and PhD students.

Education

• 2005–2010 PhD at Charles University (Condensed Matter Physics and Materials Research)
• 2000–2005 Master's degree at Charles University (solid state physics) 

Language skills

• Czech (native), English (fluent), Dutch (fluent), German (passive)