The Department of Physics of Materials (DPM) is one of the fourteen institutes which belong to the “School of Physics” section of the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic.
Our primary objective is a complex characterization of structural and functional materials, as well as the development of perspective materials for advanced applications. We focus on the relation between microstructure and thermo-mechanical properties of metals, alloys, intermetallics, composites, foams, and materials with ultrafine microstructures. A great effort is also devoted to complex investigation of physical aspects of plastic deformation and phase transitions.
The scientific teams at DPM combine knowledge, experience, and state-of-the-art analytical techniques in order to provide solutions to contemporary problems in materials science in the framework of numerous domestic and international collaborations.
Key research equipment:
For more information, see the Research & Collaboration section.
DPM also participates in teaching in the Bachelor, Master, and Doctoral study programs and offers supervision of a variety of student theses (BSc., MSc., Ph.D) and projects. The integration of students and young scientists into the scientific and social life at DPM is of great importance.
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The project “Biodegradable magnesium-based implants with tailored microstructure and defined degradation rate” funded by the Ministry of Health of the Czech Republic, carried out in collaboration with our colleagues doc. Král, Assoc. doc. Minárik, and Dr. Zemková, was awarded an Honorary Commendation of the Minister of Health for its outstanding contribution to medical research [see also MFF press release (in Czech only)].
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Our student, Elena Chochoľáková, BSc., received an award for the best bachelor’s thesis at the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics in the field of Physics.
Thesis: Properties of Aluminum-Copper Nanostructures
Supervisor: Lucia Bajtošová. MSc.
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Department seminar:
December 17 • 12:30 pm • room F2
Veronika Zamkovská, Ph.D. (Columbia University):
"Disruptions in Tokamaks: What We Know, What We Can Control, and What Remains to Be Solved in the Coming Fusion Industrial Era"
January 7 • 12:30 pm • room F2
Lucia Bajtošová, MSc. (DPM MFF UK):
[Title will be announced soon]
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Prof. Kristián Máthis received a prestiguous award for inovations in the field of Mg alloys: The 2024 Annual International Magnesium Science and Technology Award - Special Contribution on Innovation of the Year.
International Mg Society - Annual Award Ceremony 2024, Chongqing, China.
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Ke Karlovu 5 (1st floor)
121 16 Prague 2
