Lubos MatousekWhy did you choose the study of chemistry and which school did you study?

I chose the study of chemistry due to the growth of the demand for 'chemically' educated people. Young people do not want to study chemistry or they are afraid of it. Actually, technical studies do not attract young people too much, which is probably due to the difficulty of this kind of study. Young people simply choose a lower evil that they see in the study of economic and humanities. But already at the grammar school I was most interested in subjects of technical direction (physics, mathematics and chemistry). After completing grammar school, I knew I would study technical fields. I chose Czech Technical University and University of Chemistry and Technology. After a year, I discovered that the chemistry is closer to me and started the study at the University of Chemistry and Technology, Faculty of Chemical Technology. Then I went on a master's degree at the Faculty of Environmental Technology, where I chose the specialization dealing with technology of fuels.

What made you work in UniCRE?

I think in the third year of studies at university, when I worked on a bachelor thesis, I realized I would like to work in research. Therefore UniCRE was a good choice, because it is a new and modern research facility that furthermore focuses on industrial production in Chempark. Moreover, during the master study, I had the opportunity to go through almost all laboratories of the centre and I was enabled to work on my diploma thesis in UniCRE.

What is the scope of your work here?

In UniCRE I work as a Junior Researcher in the Department of Industrial Chemistry. Specifically, I deal with the development of new bituminous binders and research of alternative raw materials for the production of bitumen. In the first step I study appropriate technical literature connected with the given topic. In the second step, we find out whether we have the technical possibilities to solve these problems. If yes, I propose the procedure for the problem solution together with my colleagues. In cooperation with laboratory technicians we devote the appropriate analyses. Finally, I evaluate the results of analyses and work out a report containing:

  • Which topic was solved
  • Why was the topic solved
  • How was the topic solved
  • Evaluation of results

Mission and Goals

Unipetrol Centre for Research and Education, a.s. is an independent legal entity whose primary mission is to research activities and provide support to the chemical industry in areas which are defined in our research program.

The main goals of UniCRE include:

  • Obtaining grants at the national level for the individual research programs in the priority areas of research UniCRE.
  • Integration into European structures, promotion of science, research and development and win support for priority projects of individual research areas UniCRE.
  • Deepening cooperation with academic institutions such as The University of Jan Evangelista Purkyně in Ústí nad Labem, Pardubice University or The Institute of Chemical Process Fundamentals of the Czech Academy of Science, v.v..
  • Active involvement in organizations supporting applied research and collaboration with industry, both within the region and at the national and European level.

Offer of Collaboration with Industry

UniCRE company offers quality knowledge and instrumental platform for refinery-petrochemical industry, as well as for implementation of new technologies in area of renewable energy sources and environmental protection, including perfectly equipped experimental centre and highly qualified analytical hinterland.

Offer of Collaboration with Research Institutions

UniCRE centre collaborates and offers collaboration with other research institutes at handling of projects in the framework of national and international grants and contracts.

 

 

Offer of Collaboration with Students

UniCRE company offers bilaterally profitable collaboration with czech and foreign students of master and postgradual degree. Currently it collaborates with universities (for example Institute of Chemical Technology in Prague, University of Pardubice) and with prominent workplaces of Academy of Sciences in Czech Republic (UCHP, UFCH JH).

Offer of Renting Conference RoomsOffer of Renting Conference Rooms

UniCRE company offers to rent the conference rooms in Chempark Záluží and Ústí nad Labem locations. All rooms are equipped with the presentation equipment. Arrangement of tables and chairs in the individual rooms can be changed according to customer needs. We will arrange a flipchart or presenter on request.