UNIVERITY OF CHEMISTRY AND TECHNOLOGY PRAGUE

The University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague (UCT Prague) is the largest educational institution of its kind in Central Europe with a tradition spanning almost two centuries. With progressive fields of study and a prestigious international reputation, UCT Prague provides every student with education in advanced technologies and excellent preparation for lucrative careers worldwide. UCT Prague was founded in 1952 but its origins date back to 1807 when the first course in chemistry was delivered at Prague Polytechnic. Reorganization of the polytechnic in 1920 resulted in the transformation of the chemistry department into the School of Chemical Technology, one of the seven sections of the Czech Technical University. The University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague consists of four faculties and several other departments • Faculty of Chemical Technology • Faculty of Environmental Technology • Faculty of Food and Biochemical Technology • Faculty of Chemical Engineering • University Research and Education Centers • The Administration of University Facilities • Service Departments for all UCT Prague Faculties • Rectors Offices UCT Prague in Numbers UCT Prague has 871 staff members (2014 Annual Report data), including 510 academic staff and 361 research staff. UCT Prague is accredited to provide three-year Bachelor (BSc) program, two-year Master (MSc/Ing.) program, and PhD program. Total enrollment at UCT Prague in 2014: 3,606 Bachelor and Master students and 843 PhD students (2014 Annual Report data). Worldwide Cooperation and Collaboration UCT Prague cooperates with more than 100 universities and institutions worldwide. The university is the most active Czech university participant in the Erasmus+ student exchange program and has also participated in other program such as the 5th and 6th framework program, COST, EUREKA, and Leonardo da Vinci. UCT Prague researchers were very successful within the European Community framework program, HORIZON 2020, and are actively involved in developing many new research projects and collaborations. Notable prior efforts include: RECOBA, Assoc. Prof. Juraj Kosek, Cross-sectorial real-time sensing, advanced control and optimization of batch processes saving energy and raw materials PARTIAL-PGMs, Assoc. Prof. Petr Kočí, Development of novel, high Performance hybrid TWV/GPF Automotive after treatment systems by rational design: substitution of PGMs and Rare earth materials SElySOs, Prof. Karel Bouzek, Development of new electrode materials and understanding of degradation mechanisms on Solid Oxide High Temperature Electrolysis Cells Super-W, Prof. Pavel Jeníček, Assoc. Prof. Jan Bartáček, Sustainable Product, Energy and Resource Recovery from Wastewater Food Quality Projects : Food Smartphone, Smartphone analyzers for on-site testing of food quality and safety; Multi Coop, Multidisciplinary approach to strengthen cooperation and establish novel platform for comprehensive assessment of food and feed safety; AUTHENT-NET – Food Authenticity Research Network, Prof. Jana Hajšlová, Monika Tomaniová, PhD Science education: SCICHALLENGE, Petr Holzhauser, MSc, Next generation science challenges using participatory techniques and digital media
Last Updated on: Nov 26, 2024