Topics of PhD. 2023/2024

Submission of applications until 31. May 2023 – Selection of PhD students for 2023/2024 is already CLOSED

Development of advanced relativistic methods for prediction of X-ray spectra

Supervisor: Mgr. Stanislav Komorovský, PhD. stanislav.komorovsky@savba.sk
Study program: Theoretical and computational chemistry

  • The recent experimental advances both in large 4th generation synchrotron facilities as well as in table-top sources, lead to the widespread adoption of X-ray spectroscopies with applications in medicine, inorganic chemistry, nuclear-waste treatment, and others. The main goal of the thesis is read more →

Fluorides for modern applications

Supervisor: doc. Ing. Miroslav Boča, DrSc. miroslav.boca@savba.sk
Study program: Inorganic chemistry

  • Object of the work will be the study of inorganic fluorides for various branches (e.g. senzors, lasers, batteries). The content of the study will be the development of synthetic methods, consequent read more →

Composite materials based on layered hydrosilicates and cationic polymers

Supervisor: Ing. Helena Pálková, PhD. helena.palkova@savba.sk
Study program: Inorganic chemistry, Inorganic technology and materials

  • The work will be targeted to the optimization of the preparation of composite materials read more →

Study of properties of advanced inorganic materials by modelling approach

Supervisor: Ing. Eva Scholtzová, CSc. eva.scholtzova@savba.sk
Study program: Inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, theoretical and computational chemistry, inorganic technology and materials

  • The advanced materials based on layered inorganic structures (clays, graphene, etc.) and their properties will be studied using computational methods read more →

Hydrogel nanocomposites with photoactive and antimicrobial molecules

Supervisor: prof. RNDr. Juraj Bujdák, DrSc. e-mail: juraj.bujdak@savba.sk
Study program: Physical chemistry

  • The study’s objective will be to design, develop and synthesize hydrogel nanocomposites composed of a suitable polymer and layered silicate particles read more →

Design, synthesis and mechanical properties of novel multi-principal element ceramics

Supervisor: Ing. Peter Tatarko, PhD. e-mail: peter.tatarko@savba.sk
Study program: Inorganic chemistry

  • The work will be focused on theoretical predictions and design of new structures of ultra-refractory diborides or carbides for extreme read more →

Development and application of quantum chemical tools for interpretation and analysis of NMR and EPR parameters of heavy-element compounds

Supervisor: Dr. Oľga Malkin, DrSc., PhD. e-mail: uacholga@savba.sk
Supervisor: Mgr. Stanislav Komorovský, PhD., PhD. e-mail: stanislav.komorovsky@savba.sk
Study program: Theoretical and computational chemistry

  • Nowadays quantum-chemical programs became indispensable tools in different areas in chemistry. Different options for analyzing read more →

Fluoride melts with potential applications in electrochemical aluminum production

Supervisor: Ing. František Šimko, PhD., PhD. e-mail: frantisek.simko@savba.sk
Study program: Inorganic chemistry, inorganic technology and materials

  • The work is related to phase and structural analysis of MF−AlF3−Al2O3 systems (M = Na, K and Rb). These read more →

Preparation and study of thermal properties and crystallization kinetics of aluminate glasses in the Al2O3-RE2O3 system

Supervisor: Ing. Anna Prnová, PhD., PhD. e-mail: anna.prnova@tnuni.sk
Supervisor: Ing. Jana Valúchová, PhD., PhD. e-mail: uachjaha@savba.sk
Study program: Inorganic technology and materials

  • The topic of the doctoral study will be focused on the highly current preparation and study of thermal properties and crystallization kinetics of glasses in the Al2O3-RE2O3 read more →

Interpretation of NMR spin-spin couplings in transition metal complexes

Supervisor: Dr. Vladimír Malkin, DrSc., PhD. e-mail: uachmalk@savba.sk
Supervisor: Dr. Oľga Malkin, DrSc., PhD. e-mail: uacholga@savba.sk
Study program: Theoretical and computational chemistry

  • The topic of the doctoral study will be focused on the highly current preparation and study of thermal properties and crystallization kinetics of glasses in the Al2O3-RE2O3 read more →
  • Development of advanced relativistic methods for prediction of spectroscopic parameters

    Supervisor: Mgr. Stanislav Komorovský, PhD., e-mail: stanislav.komorovsky@savba.sk
    Study program: Theoretical and computational chemistry

    • Nowadays, the study of heavy-element-containing molecular systems is becoming more important in various scientific areas, for instance: a) in the development of advanced magnetic read more →