Past Events

Martin Nikl from the Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences received the Czech Technical University Medal, First Class. He received the award for his significant contribution to the development of scientific and educational cooperation between the Faculty of Nuclear Sciences and Physical Engineering of CTU and the Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences in the field of materials research and applications (lasers, sensors, scintillation materials).

On 11 November, FZU hosted a conference on the creation of start-ups and spin-offs rooted in scientific research.

Jindřich Musil was born on January 19, 1934, in Březina. After graduating from the University of Defense in Brno in 1957, he started to pursue his career in science; first as a researcher at Tesla, then, from 1961, at the Czechoslovak Academy of Sciences at the Institute of Plasma Physics and the Institute of Physics. 

The first ever FZU Theater Days were part of the Open Days at the Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences at Slovanka. Over the course of two days, five performances of various genres were presented, demonstrating that events combining science and art have the potential to appeal to audiences of all ages, from experts to the general public. 

Jan Loos, an emeritus member of the Department of Magnetics and Superconductors at the Cukrovarnická site, passed away on 9 November 2025 at the age of 95.

In addition to a wide range of tours, lectures, and workshops for schools and the public, the Open Days at the Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences also brought something new in the form of the Institute of Physics Theater Days. 

Professor Tomáš Jungwirth from the Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences has been included in the Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers 2025 list of the world's most cited scientists for the fourth time. This annual list recognizes researchers whose contributions have demonstrated broad and significant influence in their fields. 

On Friday, November 7, during the Open Days at FZU, the winners of the FZU photo competition were announced and received their awards from FZU Director Michael Prouza. In the employee category, first place went to a photograph byintern Lucie Krejčová entitled Crack. The student category was dominated by Adam Lorenc, a second-year student at Faculty of Nuclear Sciences and Physical Engineering, whose photographs of crystalline silicon carbide took first and second place. 

Leading scientists and talented experts received awards, which include financial support for their research, from Radomír Pánek, President of the Czech Academy of Sciences. Lukáš Palatinus received the prestigious Praemium Academiae Award, while Filip Křížek received the Lumina quaeruntur Award. Both award winners work at the Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences.