prof. Ing. Jiří Brožek, Ph.D.

Research Interests

• Ring-opening polymerization, mainly using lactones and lactams
• (Nano)composites
• (Nano)fibres and textiles
• Polymer degradation

Education

• Ph.D. in Macromolecular Chemistry, Institute of Chemical Technology, Prague, 1987
• M.Sc. in Technology of polymer manufacture and processing, Institute of Chemical Technology, Prague, 1980

Career

• Institute of Chemical Technology, Prague, Full Professor, 2012-
• Institute of Chemical Technology, Prague, Associate Professor, 2006-2012
• Institute of Chemical Technology, Prague, Assistant Professor, 1992-2006
• Research Institute of Feed Supplements and Veterinary Drug, Pohoří-Chotouň, researcher, 1985-1992

Teaching

• Bachelor (25 students), Diploma (45) and Doctoral Thesis supervisor (6, defended 5)

Research projects

• LUE241018 (2025-2027) Substitution of synthetic with biodegradable cellulose fibers in functional textiles, Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports): co-investigator
• SS07020107 (2024-2026) Sustainable electronic assembly using plastic waste; Technology Agency of the Czech Republic: team member

Foreign Experience

• Polytechnic University New York, USA (1998 - 6 months, 1995-1996 - 12 months) cooperation on flame retardancy of polyamides

Special Awards

• Emil Votoček medal (2021) – for Advancements in Chemistry and Other Fields at the University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague