At the graduation ceremony, three new associate professors from our faculty received their appointment decrees from the hands of the rector Ladislav Janíček. Eighteen PhDs also took the oath of office.

Associate professor Lenka Nevřivová specializes in the field of physical and building materials engineering, focusing on the production of ceramic building materials with an emphasis on refractory materials.

Associate Professor Lukáš Novák holds a degree in structural and transport engineering, where he studies the influence of random phenomena on physical systems. He is the principal investigator of several prestigious Czech and international projects.

Associate professor Jakub Raček' s research in the field of water management and water engineering deals with the transformation of sewage sludge into a solid product and the use of thermal energy from wastewater.

Lukáš Novák from the Faculty of Civil Engineering of the BUT spoke on behalf of the newly appointed associate professors: 'Today is not only an opportunity to receive an award for our work, but also a reminder of the responsibility that this rank brings. Our role is not only about professional activity and teaching, but also about the ability to open a dialogue with society. In a world facing increasing scepticism about scientific results and new technologies, it is up to us to prove that science is the key to solving global challenges. Our task is to make the public aware that scientific work is not divorced from reality, but directly affects the quality of life at local, national and international levels."

He also concluded his speech by thanking his family and all his loved ones: "Thanks to them, we have overcome all obstacles and without their support we would never have reached today's moment."

New doctors

Together with colleagues from other faculties and institutes of the Brno University of Technology, 14  doctors from the Faculty of Civil Engineering received their diplomas.

• Doctor Michal Brandtner
• Doctor Jan Bubeník
• Doctor Dominik Cakl
• Doctor Denisa Djordjevicová
• Doctor Tomáš Funk
• Doctor Michal Hanák
• Doctor Barbora Jelínková
• Doctor Daniel Jindra
• Doctor Ivo Korytář
• Doctor Daniela Kysilková
• Doctor Juraj Lagiň
• Doctor Ondřej Nespěšný
• Doctor Jakub Oravec
• Doctor Jiří Patloka
• Doctor David Průša
• Doctor Adam Svoboda
• Doctor Eva Šoulová
• Doctor David Zemanek

More photos and other details about the graduation ceremony can be found in the article on the central website of the Brno University of Technology.