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.

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 …

Introducing new research group MacroMolecular Modeling (MaMoMo)

24 Nov 2025

We are pleased to introduce a new research group at our department: MacroMolecular Modeling, also called MaMoMo, with assoc. prof. Peter Košovan as the group leader. We wish …

New Course: Planning of Future Career

30 Oct 2025

A new interdisciplinary course Planning of Future Career will be offered this semester. Students will explore academic career choices, ethics, leadership, project proposals, AI in chemistry, entrepreneurship, and science diplomacy …

New Course: Scientific Oral Presentations (MC280P84)

29 Oct 2025

Starting in the winter semester 2025, our department will offer a new modular, active learning course: Scientific Oral Presentations (MC280P84) by Dr. Carlos Melo.

The course …

New Course: Solid State Theory. Essential Knowledge for Chemists

28 Oct 2025

Taught by Dr. Junjie together with Dr. Lukáš Grajciar and Dr. Christopher Heard, the course introduces key concepts and models of solid-state theory, showing how simple quantum principles explain the …