Department of Physical Chemistry was established at the Faculty of Science in 1921 as the first department of physical chemistry in Czechoslovakia. Department was founded by prof. Jaroslav Heyrovský, who was later awarded a Nobel price (1959) for his discovery of polarography (1926). Prof. Heyrovský was a Head of the department until 1952, when he has become a director of newly established Institute of Polarography of the Academy of Sciences.

The research in the department was primarily focused on electrochemistry; other branches of physical chemistry has become popular in 60's. Due to a strong interest in polymer science the department has been renamed to the Department of Physical and Macromolecular Chemistry in 1992. Currently, variety of branches of modern physical chemistry, ranging from experimental to theoretical physical chemistry and chemical physics, biophysical chemistry and macromolecular chemistry, are actively investigated in the department.

More information on the research can be found on the pages of individual research groups.

Adéla Olšovská in the TOP 10 best diploma theses in the prestigious Werner von Siemens Award 2025

18 Mar 2026

Our PhD student, Adéla Olšovská, has secured 6th place for the best Master’s thesis in the 2025 Werner von Siemens Awards. Her thesis, titled 'Palladium Nanoparticles Stabilized by …

New research article within the TECHSCALE project published in scientific journal Small

18 Mar 2026

We are happy to inform you that a new research article within the TECHSCALE project, authored in collaboration with Dr. Michal Mazur from Prof. Čejka’s research group from our Department …

Seminars at the Department of Physical and Macromolecular Chemistry

9 Mar 2026

We are pleased to announce our departmental seminar series! Join us for engaging presentations from renowned guest speakers, international scientists, and our own Ph.D. and Master's students.

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Catalytic Properties of Different Types of Active Sites in Zirconosilicate Zeolites Distinguished for the First Time

23 Feb 2026

Jan Přech, together with postdoctoral researcher Kinga Gołabek and his students from the Heterogeneous Catalysis and Advanced Materials Group (KFMCh), has published an article in the prestigious journal ACS Catalysis. …

Open Doors Day at the Department

7 Jan 2026

We are happy to invite you to the OPEN DAYS at the Faculty of Science and at our Department on Friday 16/1 from 9am to 5pm and on Saturday 17/1 …

Christmas at Botič Restaurant

16 Dec 2025

Our department celebrated the end of the year at Restaurant Botič. It was a fun evening filled with good food, guitar, piano, and plenty of singing.

Erasmus Study Programmes – Application Deadline Approaching

15 Dec 2025

Students are reminded that the application deadline for Erasmus study programmes is fast approaching.

New course: Artificial Intelligence in Chemistry

10 Dec 2025

We are opening a new course Artificial Intelligence in Chemistry, starting in Oktober 2026. Over 12 meetings, students will be introduced to the fundamental concepts of modern artificial intelligence …

Departmental Night Run to Petřín

9 Dec 2025

On Monday evening, colleagues and students from our department set out for a night run to Petřín Hill. We covered over 6 km, climbed 142 m, and enjoyed beautiful night …