Igor Jex

Igor Jex is a Professor at Czech Technical University in Prague and has served as Dean of the Faculty of Nuclear Sciences and Physical Engineering since 2001. His academic career spans multiple international institutions with research positions in Germany, Austria, Finland, and Japan.

His educational background includes:

• DrSc. Physics (2000) from Czech Technical University in Prague
• CSc. in Physics equivalent to PhD (1991) from Institute of Physics, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Bratislava
• Ing. degree (1987) from Czech Technical University in Prague

Professor Jex's research focuses on quantum mechanics with particular emphasis on quantum walks (both theoretical and experimental aspects), quantum communication protocols including state transfer and quantum key-distribution, and quantum optics covering both Markovian and non-Markovian dynamics. His work explores fundamental interactions between matter and radiation, quantum networks applications, and quantum cryptography systems. His research has significantly advanced understanding in quantum information science, particularly in the dynamics of quantum walks and perfect state transfer mechanisms.

His scientific honors include numerous prestigious awards recognizing his contributions to quantum physics research:

• Fellow of the Optical Society of America (2017)
• Multiple Science Awards from CTU in Prague spanning 2004-2012 for quantum walk research
• Siemens National Awards for fundamental science and PhD supervision
• Junior Humboldt Fellowship and IOP Bristol Fellowship

Professor Jex has actively contributed to the scientific community as a referee for major physics journals including Physical Review Letters and has participated extensively in research projects. He has supervised 12 PhD students, 11 MSc students, and 9 BSc students throughout his career. His research program includes leadership of 1 EU-funded project as principal investigator, involvement in 2 additional EU projects, 5 national projects, 6 bilateral projects, and coordination of the Center for Basic Research. With 163 refereed journal publications including papers in Science, Science Advances, and 12 Physical Review Letters articles, his work has accumulated 2884 citations (WoS, without self-citations) with an h-factor of 28.