Scientific interests

I specialise in experimental condensed matter physics, with a focus on strongly correlated systems, antiferromagnetic compounds such as altermagnetic MnTe, and, more recently, van der Waals materials—specifically misfit layer compounds.

My research involves crystal growth and bulk characterisation techniques. In addition to crystal growth and XRD analysis, I have hands-on experience with scanning electron microscopy (SEM), focused ion beam (FIB) milling, electron-beam lithography, and low-temperature magnetic force microscopy, where I serve as the principal operator.

Work experience

• 2013 – present: assistant professor/scientist at the Department of Condensed Matter Physics (DCMP), Charles University, Prague 
• 2011– 2013: Leiden Institute of Physics, Leiden University, the Netherlands, postdoctoral stay

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Teaching

• exercise to lecture NOFY025 -Atomic Physics and Electronic Structure of Matter
• NFPL500 - Practical application of atomic force microscopy
• NOFY024 -Practical Course II – Electricity and magnetism
• NFPL145 – Experimental Methods of Condensed Systems Physics I
• NOFY071 – Mechanics: Exercise Seminar
• Supervision of bachelor's, master's, and PhD students.

Education

• 2005–2010 PhD at Charles University (Condensed Matter Physics and Materials Research)
• 2000–2005 Master's degree at Charles University (solid state physics) 

Language skills

• Czech (native), English (fluent), Dutch (fluent), German (passive)