From Brno Labs to the Finnish Wilderness
At the end of May, the global scientific community gathered in the Finnish town of Espoo, where the international conference Alkali Activated Materials and Geopolymers: High-End Technical Applications took place in the picturesque Hotel Korpilampi. Congratulations to FCH PhD student David Markusík, who won first place in the poster session!
Representing our faculty was, among others, PhD student David Markusík from the Institute of Materials Chemistry, who presented the results of his research titled Effect of activator type and molarity on rheology and surface chemistry of alkali-activated slag. And he certainly didn’t go unnoticed – his research drew great attention not only from academics but also from representatives of industrial companies. Thanks to his excellent results and engaging presentation style, David deservedly won first place in the poster session.
The award was more than symbolic – David also received a grant from the president of the European Ceramic Society, emeritus professor Paolo Colombo, covering all travel expenses. When science is done with heart (and mind), the world starts to take notice.
And since in Finland important matters are often resolved in the sauna, David joined other participants for a traditional evening of relaxation. The result was not only a pleasant rest but also a new collaboration with the University of Oulu, sealed in style: by swimming across a lake with water at 13 °C.
This trip was not only an opportunity for professional growth, but also proof that Czech science has something to offer the world. And that even in the cold waters of Finnish lakes, something very warm can emerge – like a new scientific partnership.
Congratulations to David – we can’t wait to see what he comes back with next time!
Source: Institute of Materials Chemistry, FCH BUT
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