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Associate Professor
Assoc. Prof. Luděk Beneš, Ph.D. is affiliated with the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics at Charles University , where he works in the Department of Atmospheric Physics . His research focuses on atmospheric physics, climate science, and computational modeling of environmental systems. Email: ludek.benes@matfyz.cuni.cz
Associate Professor
Assoc. Prof. Jan Hubička, Ph.D. is affiliated with the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics at Charles University , serving as a member of the Department of Applied Mathematics . Contact details include phone number 95155 4390, mobile 776 812 650, and office location S 223, 2nd floor, Lesser Town, Malostranské nám. 2/25, Prague 1. Research interests align with theoretical mathematics and applied computational methods, inferred from departmental affiliation. No publications, student advisement records, or awards information was explicitly stated in the provided materials.
Research Fellow
Martin Pergel is a Research Fellow at the Department of Software and Computer Science Education within the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics at Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic. His work focuses on advancing software development practices and computer science education methodologies. His research interests include Educational technology integration in computer science curricula Programming pedagogy and digital literacy Software engineering for educational applications
Associate Professor
Mykhaylo Tyomkyn is an Associate Professor at the Department of Applied Mathematics, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University in Prague. His research focuses on extremal and probabilistic combinatorics. He teaches courses such as Probability and Statistics 1 and Probabilistic Techniques at Charles University. University: Charles University School: Faculty of Mathematics and Physics Department: Department of Applied Mathematics Email: tyomkyn@kam.mff.cuni.cz Research His work centers on extremal combinatorics, probabilistic methods in discrete mathematics, and applications in theoretical computer science. Key research areas include Ramsey theory, graph theory, and randomized algorithms. Teaching Probability and Statistics 1 (Summer 2025) Probabilistic Techniques (Winter 2024) Contact Postal Address: Charles University Faculty of Mathematics and Physics Department of Applied Mathematics Malostranské nám. 25 118 00 Praha 1 Czech Republic
Senior Lecturer
Julie Šťastná is a faculty member at the Department of Macromolecular Physics , Faculty of Mathematics and Physics , Charles University in Prague. She holds the academic titles of RNDr. (Doctor of Natural Sciences) and Ph.D. , reflecting her advanced expertise in the physical sciences. Her research is centered within the domain of macromolecular physics , with a likely focus on the physical properties of polymers, soft matter systems, and complex biological or synthetic macromolecules. The department's specialization suggests her work may involve theoretical modeling, computational simulations, or experimental investigations into polymer dynamics, phase transitions, or nanostructured materials. Julie Šťastná is actively engaged in teaching and supervising students, as indicated by her presence on the university's teaching schedule and supervised work listings. Her office is located in the Troja campus , specifically in room A 533 of the Cathedral building, providing a collaborative environment for research and student interaction. Contact Information: Email: julie.stastna@mff.cuni.cz Phone: +420 95155 2361 Office: A 533 (607), 5th floor, Cathedral building, Troja campus, V Holešovičkách 747/2, Prague 8
Associate Professor
Jiří Klimeš is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics , Charles University , Prague, where he leads the APES group in the Department of Chemical Physics and Optics . He is the Principal Investigator of the ERC-funded project APES: Accuracy and precision for molecular solids . His expertise lies at the intersection of quantum chemistry, materials science, and computational physics. Education & Career: PhD in Theoretical Chemistry, University College London (UCL) , with Prof. Angelos Michaelides Post-doctoral research, University of Vienna , with Prof. Georg Kresse Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellow, Heyrovsky Institute of Physical Chemistry , Prague Research Interests: Development of highly-accurate, low-scaling quantum-chemical methods (RPA, GW, MP2) Non-covalent interactions and van der Waals forces in molecular solids, surfaces, and confined systems Crystal-structure prediction and polymorphism of molecular crystals Adsorption on porous and layered materials (zeolites, graphene, TMDCs) Phase transitions and freezing of confined water Machine-learned potentials for molecular interactions Scientific Awards & Funding: European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grant APES (2020–2025) Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowship, European Commission Supervision & Teaching: Current PhD students: Kyrylo Prokofiev, Pham Ngoc Khanh Former PhD student: Jaroslav Hofierka (MSc 2017 → PhD 2019) Post-doctoral researchers: Dr. Sirous Yourdkhani (current), Dr. Marcin M. Modrzejewski, Dr. Lu Ding (former) Lecture courses: Ab-initio methods for periodic systems , Introduction to quantum mechanics , Basics of quantum mechanics tutorials Labs & Facilities: The APES group operates a dedicated high-performance computing cluster funded by the ERC project, enabling routine RPA and GW calculations on systems with hundreds of atoms.
Researcher
Jan Schier, Dr. is a researcher at the Institute of Information Theory and Automation (ÚTIA) of the Czech Academy of Sciences . He is affiliated with the Department of Software and Computer Science Education , where he contributes to both research and pedagogical initiatives. His research interests span software engineering , computer science education , and the didactics of programming . He is particularly focused on improving how foundational computing concepts are taught and how software systems can be designed to support educational outcomes. While no specific publications or awards are listed in the available text, his affiliation with a leading national research institute and his doctoral credentials indicate a strong academic and research background.
Associate Professor
Assoc. Prof. Adam Sporka, Ph.D., is an academic at Charles University's Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Department of Software and Computer Science Education. He serves as a guest lecturer at universities across the Czech Republic, France, and the UK, while also teaching audio direction at University of California, Santa Cruz. His expertise spans game audio, focusing on interactive and adaptive music systems. Co-author of adaptive music middleware for Kingdom Come: Deliverance (Warhorse Studios) Published over 50 academic works in journals and conferences Developed music technologies like Gradrigo, Plexigan, and Adhaesio His collaborations include tech companies (Techland, devcom), cultural institutions (Prague Spring International Music Festival), and research partners (Czech Technical University, University of Edinburgh).
Researcher
Naděžda Krylová is a faculty member at the Department of Applied Mathematics, Charles University in Prague. With academic titles RNDr. (Master of Science) and CSc. (Candidate of Sciences, equivalent to PhD), she contributes to research and teaching in computational mathematics and algorithmic methods. Her research interests focus on applied mathematical disciplines, including numerical analysis, discrete mathematics, and computational modeling. These areas align with the Department of Applied Mathematics' emphasis on theoretical and practical problem-solving techniques. Contact: krylova@natur.cuni.cz
Associate Professor
Barbara Zitová, Ph.D., serves as an Associate Professor at the Department of Software and Computer Science Education within the Institute of Information Theory and Automation (UTIA) at the Czech Academy of Sciences, where she actively contributes to academic instruction and research in computing disciplines. Her scholarly focus encompasses: Computer Science Education methodologies Software Engineering principles Programming Languages pedagogy She maintains active supervision of student theses and academic projects as evidenced by institutional references to her supervised work and listed academic positions, directly supporting the next generation of computer science professionals through structured educational guidance.
Associate Professor
Pavel Stránský is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Particle and Nuclear Physics , Faculty of Mathematics and Physics , Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic. Since 2025 he holds this academic rank after serving as an academic researcher from 2014 to 2024. His career also includes postdoctoral stays at the Instituto de Ciencias Nucleares (UNAM, Mexico) and European Centre for Theoretical Studies in Nuclear Physics and Related Areas (ECT*, Italy), along with shorter research visits in Israel, Uzbekistan, Spain, Germany, the USA, Poland, and the UK. Research interests revolve around quantum and classical chaos , nuclear collective dynamics , and quantum phase transitions . Specific topics include: Geometric collective model (GCM) and Interacting Boson Model (IBM) Excited-state quantum phase transitions (ESQPT) Algebraic many-body models: Dicke, Tavis-Cummings, Lipkin, Rabi, vibron Non-hermitian extensions of quantum mechanics Out-of-time-ordered correlators (OTOC) as chaos indicators Complex systems, time-series analysis, 1/f noise, DFA, EMD Classical and quantum dynamics of simple chaotic systems (double pendulum, extensible pendulum) Shapes of atomic nuclei and optical Dicke model Publications (2015–2024) demonstrate a consistent focus on excited-state quantum phase transitions , quantum chaos diagnostics , and collective nuclear models . Recent works explore unitary collapse of Schrödinger cat states , decoherence-assisted quantum driving , and complex-time survival amplitudes , indicating a move toward quantum control and non-equilibrium dynamics in mesoscopic systems. Teaching activities include courses on Quantum Theory I & II , Selected Topics in Quantum Theory , Computers in Physics , Chaos , and Atomic Physics at Charles University. He also offers thesis supervision and maintains scheduled office hours. Outreach and dissemination efforts are extensive: he has delivered more than 50 public lectures and seminars for high-school students, science cafés, and major Czech festivals (Colours of Ostrava, Masters of Puppets, Science to Go!). Topics range from Einstein’s relativity and fractals to the origin of gold in the universe and radiocarbon dating. Digital presence is strong: personal website https://pavelstransky.cz , Google Scholar profile (j0GAh4AAAAAJ), ORCID (0000-0002-8483-9369), ResearcherID (N-2697-2017), and GitHub (PavelStransky). Multilingual abilities (Czech, English, Spanish, Italian, basic Uzbek/German/French/Latin) and musical talents—bassoonist in the Nové Město Philharmonic and singer in the Charles University Choir —underscore a broad cultural engagement.
Lecturer
Petr Šimůnek serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Software and Computer Science Education at Charles University's Faculty of Mathematics and Physics (Matfyz) in Prague. His institutional profile confirms active teaching responsibilities, exam administration, and membership in the Faculty Academic Senate. His research interests center on computer science education and software engineering pedagogy, inferred from his departmental affiliation. Key focus areas include programming instruction methodologies and educational technology development for computational disciplines. He actively supervises student academic work as documented in official university records. Institutional resources indicate standard faculty access to Charles University's academic infrastructure including libraries, IT services, and research support systems.
Researcher
Anna Yaghobová is a PhD student and Research Assistant at the Department of Software and Computer Science Education, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University, while simultaneously teaching mathematics and computer science at Gymnázium Christiana Dopplera in Prague. Education: Doctorate in General Questions of Mathematics and Computer Science, Charles University (2021–present); Dissertation: Digital systems – computing education after curricular reform Master’s Degree in Training Teachers of Mathematics and Computer Science, Charles University (2019–2021); Thesis: Preconceptions of secondary school students about the internet Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics and Computer Science Education, Charles University (2016–2019); Thesis: Engagement of Ozobots in teaching algorithmization and computer science thinking Research Focus: Anna investigates preconceptions about internet infrastructure and computer principles among primary/secondary students and teachers. Her work develops evidence-based educational materials using conceptual change theory, with emphasis on making abstract digital systems tangible for young learners through model lessons and multimedia resources. Current projects address curriculum gaps following Czech educational reforms in digital technology education. Scientific Recognition: Winner of research section Czech-Slovak Student Scientific Conference in Didactics of Computer Science (2023) Best poster awards at CERA 2022 and CERA 2021 Research Leadership: Anna serves as principal investigator for Charles University Grant Agency project GAUK 360322 and research assistant on Czech Science Foundation project GAČR 22-20771S (Internet4Kids). She supervises graduate theses and teaches university courses while maintaining active K-12 teaching practice. Her international collaborations include academic internships at German and Portuguese universities, reflecting her commitment to global perspectives in computing education research. Lab Affiliation: She conducts research at Charles University's Advanced Multimedia Learning Laboratory, which supports development of the Internet4Kids educational portal and other multimedia teaching resources for digital literacy education.
Researcher
Martin Veis is a researcher at the Institute of Physics of Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic. His work focuses on magneto-optical properties , thin film physics , and advanced materials characterization . He collaborates extensively in interdisciplinary projects involving Heusler compounds , tellurite glasses , and carbon nanostructures . Research Themes : Investigation of magneto-optic effects in metallic and van der Waals systems Development of high-performance optical and photonic materials Structural analysis of epitaxial thin films and glassy systems Laser-based processing of boron-doped diamond electrodes Techniques : Spectroscopic ellipsometry, Raman/FTIR spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, magnetometry, and ab initio calculations His publications demonstrate expertise in materials synthesis , magnetic domain engineering , and optical parameter determination across wide spectral ranges. Recent studies include systematic exploration of Fe 2 YZ Heusler compounds and VI 3 degradation mechanisms .
Assistant Professor
Vladimír Kopecký is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Physics , Charles University, with a focus on biophysics and optical spectroscopy . He earned his PhD in Biophysics from the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Charles University, and has been affiliated with the Institute of Physics since 2004. Education : MSc in Physics of Molecular and Biological Systems (1993–1998), PhD in Biophysics (1998–2004) His research centers on applying Raman spectroscopy , infrared spectroscopy , and circular dichroism to study protein structures , glycoproteins , and modified nucleotides , with applications in medical diagnosis and quantum-chemical modeling . Recent publications highlight interdisciplinary work in materials science , neurobiology , and saccharide analysis . Scientific awards include the Young Scientist Award (2004) and the Bernard Bolzano Foundation Prize (2003) . He is also the Director-in-chief of Astropis , a science popularization journal, and has co-edited conference proceedings such as the 9th European Conference on the Spectroscopy of Biological Molecules .
