Department of Physical and Macromolecular Chemistry CU

Department of physical and macromolecular chemistry

Charles University in Prague
Department of physical and macromolecular chemistry

Charles University in Prague
Department of physical and macromolecular chemistry

Charles University in Prague
Department of physical and macromolecular chemistry

Charles University in Prague

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.

3 Oct 2025

Join us for Open Doors Day on the 13th of October (starting from 13:30) at the Department of Physical and Macromolecular Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Charles University! Explore our ...

New Course: Planning of Future Career

3 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)

30 Sep 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 consists of twelve weekly ...

New Course: Solid State Theory. Essential Knowledge for Chemists

15 Sep 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 ...

Summer School Discover Your Future at Our Department

9 Sep 2025

This summer, our department hosted part of the international summer school Discover Your Future, organized by the Institute for Language and Preparatory Studies of Charles University (ÚJOP).

Students aged 15 ...