Jakub Herman

Jakub Herman is an Assistant Professor at the Military University of Technology, specializing in chemical sciences with a primary focus on liquid crystal research. His work bridges chemistry, physics, and materials science, emphasizing the synthesis, characterization, and application of advanced liquid crystalline materials. Key research areas include nematic phase behavior, dielectric properties, and optical material design for high-frequency and electro-optical applications.

Research Interests:

• Design and synthesis of novel liquid crystal compounds
• Phase transitions and symmetry breaking phenomena
• Dielectric and electro-optical properties of mesogenic materials
• Applications in infrared/optical devices and nanocomposites

His 67+ publications highlight contributions to understanding fluorine substitution effects, ferroelectric nematic phases, and deuterium-labeled materials. He has supervised 8 PhD/MSc theses and led 5 research projects. Notable achievements include developing GHz-compatible liquid crystal materials and enhancing material performance via nanoparticle dispersion.

Grants & Projects:

• 5 completed projects focusing on liquid crystal applications in optoelectronics and nanotechnology

Labs/Teams: Active in the university's materials science research group, collaborating on interdisciplinary projects involving molecular design and device prototyping.